UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): January 31, 1997
Commission File Number: 333-05581
GOLDEN BEAR GOLF, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 65-0680880
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
11780 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(561) 626-3900
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
OASIS GOLF CENTER
On January 31, 1997, Golden Bear Golf, Inc. (the "Company") consummated the
acquisition of certain assets utilized in connection with Oasis Golf Center (an
existing "dome" type golf practice and instruction facility located in Plymouth,
Michigan) and the lease of the related real property, in accordance with an
agreement dated as of January 27, 1997, among the Company, All in Fun
Enterprises, Inc. ("All in Fun") and a shareholder of All in Fun. The total
purchase price for the assets was $3.2 million of which $1.0 million was paid in
cash at the closing and the remainder is evidenced by a non-interest bearing
installment of $200,000 due on August 1, 1997, another non-interest bearing
installment of $1.0 million due on May 1, 1998 and a $1.0 million promissory
note. Principal under the promissory note is payable in two $500,000
installments due two years and four years from the date of closing. The note is
secured by substantially all of the assets acquired in the transaction and bears
interest at 9% per annum, payable quarterly. For financial statement purposes,
interest at a rate of 9% per annum has been imputed on the non-interest bearing
installment of $1.0 million due May 1, 1998, reducing the present value of this
obligation to approximately $900,000.
The cash portion of the purchase price was funded from the proceeds of the
Company's recent initial public offering. The fair value of net assets acquired
(substantially all property and equipment) was approximately $1.7 million which
resulted in the recording of goodwill in the amount of $1.4 million.
In connection with the asset purchase transaction, the Company also entered into
a new ground lease for the real property underlying the golf center facilities.
The ground lease is for a term of 20 years and provides for rent starting at
$300,000 for the first lease year, with increases each subsequent year based on
increases in the Consumer Price Index. The Company also entered into a sublease
agreement for certain additional real property contiguous to the golf center
facilities. The sublease term is for 20 years, although the lessor may terminate
the sublease by providing 90 days notice, subject to certain limitations. Rent
under the sublease is $30,000 per year for the term of the lease. The primary
ground lease and related sublease for additional property are both with All in
Fun, which has granted the Company the right of first refusal with respect to
proposed sales of both properties.
The Company also entered into a consulting agreement with a shareholder of All
in Fun to perform various services in connection with the acquisition and
development of other new dome type golf center facilities. The term of the
agreement and compensation thereunder are based on meeting certain performance
objectives with respect to the acquisition and development of new golf centers.
OTHER GOLF CENTER ACQUISITIONS
In addition to the acquisition of Oasis Golf Center, the Company also recently
acquired four other golf center facilities in separate, unrelated transactions,
as previously announced. On November 20, 1996, the Company entered into an
agreement to assume a long-term lease for certain real property located in
College Park, Maryland, upon which the Company plans to build a golf center. The
remaining term of the lease expires on December 29, 2015. The rent due under the
lease is equal to $25,000 per year plus 2% of the project's annual revenues
attributable to food services and merchandise sales, plus 5% of all other annual
revenues associated with the operation of the project. In addition, under the
terms of a related finder's agreement, the Company will be obligated to pay a
percentage of the project's annual gross revenues, as follows: 18% of miniature
golf and driving range revenues, 6% of food services and lessons, together with
4% of retail merchandise sales, subject to certain adjustments and scheduled
increases based on the Consumer Price Index for the duration of such periods as
the Company owns and operates the facility.
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OTHER GOLF CENTER ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)
On December 31, 1996, certain assets utilized in connection with Pop's Golf
Center located in Lake Park, Florida were acquired for a total purchase price of
approximately $762,000 in cash and a profit participation obligation payable to
one of the former shareholders of the golf center, requiring payment of amounts
equal to the greater of $50,000 per year or 4.5% of the project's gross annual
revenues for the duration of such periods as the Company owns and operates the
facility. On December 31, 1996, the Company also acquired MacDivott's Golf
Center located in Royal Oak, Michigan in a stock purchase transaction for a
total purchase price of $1.45 million of which $1.1 million was paid in cash and
the remainder is evidenced by a $350,000 secured promissory note due in three
years with interest at prime plus 0.5% per annum, payable quarterly. The Company
entered into ground lease agreements for the real property underlying both of
these acquired golf centers.
In addition, on January 1, 1997, the Company entered into a long-term lease
agreement for certain assets and the underlying real property utilized in
connection with Sunset Golf Center located in Beaverton, Oregon. The lease
provides for a term of 20 years, with rent based on the greater of a minimum
base rent or a percentage of the gross revenues of the project. Minimum base
rent starts at $175,000 for the first lease year with scheduled increases for
subsequent lease years. Under the terms of the lease agreement, the Company is
required to invest at least $500,000 in improvements to the property prior to
the end of the second lease year.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
The Company will furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule
to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
10 Agreement, dated as of January 27, 1997, between Golden Bear Golf
Centers, Inc., All in Fun Enterprises, Inc. and Brian Ashley.
99 Press Release, dated January 6, 1997, reporting the acquisition by
Golden Bear Golf, Inc. of four new golf centers.
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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.
GOLDEN BEAR GOLF, INC.
/S/JACK P. BATES
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Jack P. Bates
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 14, 1997
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBITS
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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10 Agreement, dated as of January 27, 1997, between Golden Bear Golf
Centers, Inc., All in Fun Enterprises, Inc. and Brian Ashley.
99 Press Release, dated January 6, 1997, reporting the acquisition by
Golden Bear Golf, Inc. of four new golf centers.
EXHIBIT 10
OASIS
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered as of the 27th day of January,
1997, by and between ALL IN FUN ENTERPRISES, INC., a Michigan corporation
("Seller"), having an address of 39500 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170;
BRIAN ASHLEY ("Ashley") having an address of 47612 Blue Heron Drive South,
Northville, Michigan 48167; and Golden Bear Golf Centers, Inc., a Florida
corporation with an address of 11780 U.S. Highway #1, North Palm Beach, Florida
33408 ("Buyer or "Purchaser"), recites and provides as follows:
RECITALS
A. Seller is the sole vendee of a "Land Sales Contract" with
respect to the real estate described on Exhibit "A" hereto (the "Real
Property").
B. Seller is also the owner of the business and assets located
at the Real Property (including the "Improvements" thereon) and described on
Exhibit "B" hereto (the "Assets"). The Assets include the intangible personal
property (e.g. contracts, licenses and permits) described on Exhibit "B" and all
rights of Seller in and to the name "Oasis Golf Center," and any related
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trademarks or copyrights. Ashley is the owner of the "Dome" described on Exhibit
"B".
C. Seller has agreed to grant to Buyer the right to (i) enter
into a lease of the Real Property, (ii) enter into a sublease of the "Other Real
Property" described on Exhibit "A-1" hereto and (iii) purchase the Assets
(including the Dome). The Real Property, Improvements and Assets (including the
Dome) are collectively referred to herein as the "Project."
D. Ashley has agreed to enter into a "Consulting Agreement" with
Buyer all as hereinafter provided.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged,
THE PARTIES HERETO DO HEREBY MUTUALLY COVENANT AND AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. AGREEMENT.
A. Seller hereby grants to Buyer the exclusive right (i) to
purchase the Assets and Improvements and (ii) to lease the Real Property and
(iii) to sublease the Other Real Property on the terms and conditions
hereinafter described.
B. Ashley joins herein to evidence his consent to all of the
matters set forth herein.
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2. GROUND LEASE.
A. Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, Buyer
shall lease the Real Property on the terms and conditions set forth herein and
on Exhibit "C" hereto.
B. If the parties do not execute the Ground Lease prior to
February 1, 1997, the Closing shall be extended to no later than February 17,
1997.
3. SUBLEASE.
A. Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, Buyer
shall have the right to sublease the Other Real Property on the terms and
conditions set forth herein and on Exhibit "D" hereto.
B. If the parties do not execute the Sublease prior to February
1, 1997, the Closing shall be extended to no later than February 17, 1997.
4. CLOSING.
A. Closing hereof shall occur on February 1, 1997, subject to
all matters set forth herein. Closing shall be extended to no later than
February 17, 1997 if necessary to allow both parties to satisfy all conditions
precedent hereof. Each party covenants to use reasonable best efforts and act in
good faith to close as quickly as practicable.
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B. At the Closing, Buyer, Seller and Ashley shall execute all
documents reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions hereof, including,
but not limited to, the Ground Lease, the Sublease, the Dome Consulting Services
Agreement in the form of Exhibit "E" hereto, a General Assignment of all
applicable contract rights and other intangible personal property (including all
construction warranties and all applicable licenses and permits); a Bill of Sale
conveying the Improvements, the Dome and all Assets; a Closing Statement; a
so-called FIRPTA Affidavit; a No-Lien, Gap and Parties in Possession Affidavit;
the Guaranty of Brian Ashley; the Second Mortgage; the Indemnity Agreement and a
letter to all vendors. A Memorandum of Ground Lease and Memorandum of the
Sublease shall be executed and recorded at Closing. Seller shall also provide
evidence of good standing, corporate resolution (with incumbency certificate)
and any other items reasonably required by Buyer or the title insurer.
C. At Closing, Buyer shall pay Seller the Purchase Price as
provided herein, and Seller shall provide the estoppel and non-disturbance
letter hereinafter provided with respect to the "Surviving Liens" hereinafter
described.
D. Buyer shall pay all recording costs incident to
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the transaction.
E. At or prior to Closing, Seller shall (i) provide a final
sales tax certificate from the State of Michigan and (ii) comply with all
requirements of the Michigan "Bulk Sales Law."
F. Possession of the Project shall be made available to the
Buyer at Closing.
G. All reasonable expenses, normal to the operation and
maintenance of the Project (including, without limitation, real estate and
personal property taxes, special assessments, and all other assessments), shall
be apportioned between Seller and Purchaser as of the date of closing. All
appropriate sums due Seller or credited to Buyer shall be ascertained at Closing
or, if not capable of ascertainment at Closing, within one hundred eighty (180)
days thereafter at the reasonable request of either Buyer or Seller.
H. (1) If the "Permanent Dome Approvals" are obtained on terms
and conditions satisfactory to Buyer on or before August 1, 1997, the balance of
the Purchase Price shall be disbursed to Seller as set forth on Exhibit "F"
hereto. If the Permanent Dome Approvals on terms and conditions satisfactory to
Buyer are not forthcoming on or before August 1, 1997, Buyer shall elect either
of the following: (i) waive this requirement
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or (ii) rescind this transaction, in which event Seller shall execute and
deliver a Promissory Note in form reasonably acceptable to Buyer in the
principal amount of the total of all sums paid to Seller by Buyer hereunder. The
Promissory Note shall bear interest at the rate of 9% per annum with quarterly
installments of interest only and principal payable twenty-four (24) months
after the date of the Promissory Note. The Promissory Note shall be secured as
follows: mortgage lien on the Real Estate and the Dome and the guaranty of Brian
Ashley.
(2) Ashley has initiated the required process and
expects the Permanent Dome Approvals to be forthcoming on or before May 1, 1997.
Ashley covenants and agrees to proceed in good faith and utilize his best
efforts to obtain the Permanent Dome Approvals as expeditiously as practicable.
(3) For purposes hereof, "Permanent Dome Approvals" are
described as all final non-appealable approvals of all governmental authorities
with jurisdiction over the Dome, including the necessary re-zoning.
5. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING.
The transaction contemplated hereby is contingent upon all
matters set forth herein. Seller and Buyer each agree to proceed in good faith
and take such action as is reasonably
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within its control in order to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby,
in accordance with the provisions hereof.
A. (1) As quickly as practicable, Buyer, at its expense, shall
obtain a commitment (the "Title Commitment") issued by a nationally recognized
title company (the "Title Company") for an A.L.T.A. Form B leasehold title
insurance policy (the "Title Policy"), showing title to the Real Property in
Buyer's vendor pursuant to the "Land Sales Contract" hereinafter defined and
title to the Other Real Property in the name of the landlord of Seller ("Ground
Lessor") and subject only to those matters acceptable to Buyer (the "Permitted
Exceptions") in the exercise of its sole discretion.
(2) If the Title Commitment contains exceptions other
than Permitted Exceptions, Buyer shall notify Seller of its approval or
rejection of such exceptions prior to the expiration of the Examination Period.
All such "Unpermitted Exceptions" and "Survey Defects" (as defined below), shall
be corrected at Seller's expense, and/or removed of record in a manner
satisfactory to Buyer, and shall not appear on the Title Policy when issued;
provided, however, that Seller shall not be obligated to expend more than
$100,000.00 to cure any such Unpermitted Exceptions which cannot be cured solely
by the payment of money. If Seller is unable to correct and/or remove
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of record any Unpermitted Exception(s) by the date of Closing set forth herein,
then Buyer may, upon written notice to Seller, postpone and repostpone the
Closing for a period totalling in the aggregate not more than ninety (90) days
so as to permit Seller to correct and/or remove of record such Unpermitted
Exception(s). If Seller is not obligated to or is unable to cure of record any
Unpermitted Exceptions, Buyer shall either (i) proceed to Closing with no
adjustment to the Purchase Price, or (ii) rescind this transaction in accordance
with the provisions of Section 4.H. hereof.
B. As quickly as practicable, Buyer, at its expense, shall
obtain a current survey (the "Survey") of the Real Property and the Other Real
Property (collectively the "Real Estate") certified to the Seller, Buyer, and to
the Title Company, and dated as of the then current date. The Survey shall be
reasonably satisfactory to Buyer in form and substance, shall locate all
Improvements and show all building set-back lines (public and private) and
applicable Schedule B exceptions on the Title Commitment, shall include flood
plain, wetland and conservation area designations, and shall be in such form as
the Title Company shall require to delete the standard survey exceptions in the
Title Policy. The Survey shall indicate that
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the Real Estate does not include any gaps, hiatuses, encroachments,
encumbrances, drainage canals or other matters not acceptable to Buyer. Any
survey matters which cause the Survey not to comply with the requirements are
referred to herein as "Survey Defects".
C. The sole liens (the "Surviving Liens") encumbering the Real
Estate, the Improvements, the Assets and/or the Dome and which shall survive
Closing are described on Exhibit "G" hereto. Prior to Closing, Seller shall
provide the following matters with respect to each of the Surviving Liens:
(a) Estoppel letter approving this transaction and
indicating the current unpaid principal balance
and that Seller is not in default thereunder.
(b) Notice of default and right to cure, to Buyer.
(c) Non-disturbance in the event of Seller's
default.
(d) No future modification without consent of Buyer.
At Closing Seller and Ashley shall enter into an Indemnity
Agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer
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with respect to the Surviving Liens. The Indemnity Agreement shall be secured by
a right of set-off under the Ground Lease, the Sublease and the Note described
on Exhibit "F".
D. As provided in Section 9.R. and S hereof, prior to Closing,
Seller shall provide the required estoppel letter and approval of the vendor
under the Land Sales Contract and the Ground Lessor of the Other Real Property.
E. In addition to all other matters set forth herein, Buyer
shall have no obligation to consummate the within contemplated transaction
unless and until the following conditions have either been satisfied or waived
by Buyer in writing. If all such conditions are neither satisfied nor waived,
Buyer may thereafter rescind this Agreement upon written notice to Seller in
accordance with Section 4.H. hereof. Such conditions are as follows:
(a) All representations, warranties and covenants of
Seller hereby shall be true and correct on the Closing Date and Buyer shall have
received such evidence thereof as Buyer may reasonably request;
(b) Between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date, there shall have been no intervening destruction or damage to or
condemnation of the Premises or any portion thereof,
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or any material adverse change in the profitability of the Project;
(c) Seller shall have performed all of its other
obligations under this Agreement; and
(d) UCC-Search indicating no outstanding
security interests affecting the Project except for the Surviving Liens.
6. PURCHASE PRICE. The Purchase Price shall be $3,200,000.00,
due and payable as set forth on Exhibit "F" hereto.
7. DEFAULT. Upon a default by either party hereunder, the
non-defaulting party shall have all rights and remedies available at law or in
equity, including, but not limited to, the right of specific performance.
8. EXAMINATION PERIOD.
A. Commencing on the Effective Date and terminating
hereof forty-five (45) days thereafter*(the "Examination Period"), Buyer and
Buyer's agents shall have the right to undertake the investigations set forth
herein.
B. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
Buyer may perform or cause to be performed soil tests,
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*or such longer period as may be required to obtain the appraisal and the
environmental
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inspections, radon, lead paint and asbestos investigations, environmental
audits, surveying and engineering services, appraisals and to otherwise view and
inspect the Project and all components thereof, any and all of Seller's
financial and other records in connection therewith. Any such entry upon the
Real Property shall be at Buyer's sole risk and expense and Buyer shall
indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any such entry, and of and from any and
all costs, expenses, loss, damage, claim or liability, arising out of or
incurred or claimed in connection with the exercise by Buyer of such right of
entry, and any such entry shall be performed in such a manner so as to minimize
damage to the Real Property. This indemnity shall survive recision.
C. Seller also hereby expressly grants Buyer permission
to investigate and to examine any and all governmental records and to conduct
interviews with any and all relevant governmental and regulatory authorities
with respect to the use and ownership of the Project, all of which examinations
and inspections shall be undertaken at the sole cost and expense of Buyer.
D. Immediately upon the execution hereof,
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Seller shall make available to Buyer for inspection or copying: any and all
zoning and platting information; all site plans and the like; any soil tests;
any existing title insurance policies and commitments; the"Land Sales Contract"
hereinafter described and all documents and correspondence in connection
therewith; the "Existing Ground Lease" hereinafter described and all documents
and correspondence in connection therewith; all governmental approvals, permits
and licenses (the "Licenses"); any existing surveys, together with as-built
plans and specifications; all construction contracts and records; sales tax
returns for the last twelve (12) months; real estate tax bills; all
architectural and construction contracts; existing insurance policies; all
Project agreements and any correspondence in connection therewith; all
appraisals, marketing studies and the like; all management and service
contracts; all operating and expense reports prepared by or for Seller; all
books and records of Seller or Seller's agents concerning the Project and any
other documents concerning the Project reasonably requested by Buyer and which
are in the possession or control of Seller or its agents.
E. Buyer may rescind this transaction for any material adverse
matter (as determined by Buyer) discovered during
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such Examination Period that is not set forth in the representations and
warranties contained in Section 9 hereof. In such event, each party shall take
all steps necessary to rescind this transaction as provided in Section 4.H.
hereof.
9. REPRESENTATIONS BY SELLER.
Seller and Ashley jointly and severally represent and warrant to
Buyer as follows:
A. MARKETABLE TITLE. Seller has unencumbered equitable title to
the Real Property pursuant to the Land Sales Contract and unencmbered leasehold
title to the Other Real Property pursuant to the "Existing Ground Lease." Seller
has good and marketable title to the Improvements and Assets and Ashley has good
and marketable title to the Dome, free and clear of all mortgages, liens and
security interests, except as shown on Exhibit "G" hereto.
B. CONDEMNATION PENDING OR THREATENED. There is no pending or
threatened condemnation or similar proceeding affecting the Real Estate or any
portion thereof, nor has Seller knowledge that any such action is presently
contemplated.
C. ADVERSE INFORMATION. Seller has no information or knowledge
of any change contemplated in any applicable laws, ordinances, or restrictions,
or any judicial or administrative
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action, or any action by adjacent landowners, or natural or artificial
conditions upon the Real Estate, or the condition thereof, which would prevent,
limit, impede, or render more costly Buyer's use of the Real Estate.
D. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Seller has complied with all applicable
laws, ordinances, regulations, statutes, rules and restrictions pertaining to
and affecting the Project. Performance of this Agreement will not result in any
breach of, or constitute any default under, or result in the imposition of, any
lien or encumbrance upon the Project under any agreement or other instrument to
which Seller is a party or by which Seller or the Project might be bound.
E. PENDING LITIGATION. Except as shown on Exhibit "H", there are
no legal actions, suits, or other legal or administrative proceedings, including
condemnation cases, pending or threatened, against the Project, and Seller is
not aware of any facts which might result in any such action, suit or other
proceedings.
F. DISCLOSURE OF ADVERSE FACTS. There is no significant adverse
fact or condition relating to the Project or its continued use which has not
been specifically disclosed in writing by Seller, and Seller knows of no fact or
condition of
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any kind or character whatsoever which adversely affects such intended use of
the Project.
G. BUILDING PERMITS. Except as set forth in Schedule "B" hereto,
all building permits required for the Project are in good standing and were
validly issued by the appropriate governmental authorities, and all required
certificates of occupancy have been issued and are outstanding.
H. EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS. All buildings and improvements have
been completed and installed in accordance with the plans and specifications
approved by the various governmental authorities having jurisdiction and
permanent certificates of occupancy, all licenses, permits, authorizations, and
approvals required by all governmental authorities having jurisdiction and the
requisite certificates of the local board of fire underwriters (or other body
exercising similar functions) have been issued for the buildings and
improvements and have been paid for.
I. NO VIOLATIONS OF LAWS, ETC. No building, or similar law,
ordinance or regulation is, or as of the Closing will be, violated by the
continued maintenance, operation, or use of any buildings, improvements, or
structures presently erected on the Real Property or by the continued
maintenance, operation,
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or use of the parking areas. There are no uncured violations of federal, state,
or municipal laws, ordinances, orders, regulations, or requirements affecting
any portion of the Project. No heating equipment, incinerators or other burning
devices violate, or as of the Closing will violate, any applicable federal,
state, or municipal laws, ordinances, orders, regulations or requirements.
J. SERVICE CONTRACTS. There are no contracts, oral or written,
with any employees nor any service contract, maintenance contract nor any other
contract or agreement relating to the Project which are not terminable at will.
All existing contracts are shown on Exhibit "I" hereto. Copies of all such
existing agreements shall have been delivered to Buyer during the Examination
Period.
K. CONDITION. All building and operating equipment, the
Improvements, the Dome and all Assets are in good and proper operating order and
the improvements are in good structural condition, free of termite infestation,
or any structural defect which substantially impairs the value or life
expectancy.
L. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. Seller hereby represents and warrants
to Buyer that (i) the Real Estate is not contaminated with any hazardous
substance; (ii) Seller has not
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caused and will not cause, and to the best of Seller's knowledge, there never
has occurred, the release of any hazardous substance on the Real Estate; (iii)
the Real Estate is not subject to any federal, state or local "superfund" lien,
proceedings, claim, liability or action, or the threat or likelihood thereof,
for the cleanup, removal, or remediation of any such hazardous substance from
the Real Property or from any adjacent real property owned or controlled by
Seller or in which Seller has any interest, legal or equitable; (iv) there is no
asbestos (or other regulated material) in any of the Improvements; (v) there are
no underground storage tanks on the Real Estate;(vi) by leasing the Real Estate,
Buyer will not incur or be subjected to any "superfund" liability for the
cleanup, removal or remediation of any hazardous substance from the Real Estate
or any liability, cost, or expense for the removal of any asbestos or
underground storage tank from the Real Estate; and (vii) Seller will indemnify,
defend, and hold Buyer harmless from and against any and all claims, demands,
liabilities, damages, suits, actions, judgments, fines, penalties, loss, cost
and expense (including, without limitation, attorneys fees) arising or resulting
from, or suffered, sustained or incurred as a result of, the material untruth or
inaccuracy of any of the foregoing representations and
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warranties of Seller, which indemnity shall survive the closing. The terms
"hazardous substance," "release" and "removal" as used herein shall have the
same meaning and definition as set forth in paragraphs (14), (22) and (23),
respectively, of Title 42 US.C. ss.9601 and under any applicable Michigan law
provided, however, that the term "hazardous substance" as used herein also shall
include "hazardous waste" as defined in paragraph (5) of 42 U.S.C. ss.6903 and
"petroleum" as defined in paragraph (8) of 42 U.S.C. ss.6991. The term
"superfund" as used herein means the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, as amended, being Title 42 U.S.C. ss.9601 et
seq., as amended, and any similar state statute or local ordinance applicable to
the Property, and all rules and regulations promulgated, administered and
enforced by any governmental agency or authority pursuant thereto. The term
"underground storage tank" as used herein shall have the same meaning and
definition as set forth in paragraph (1) of 42 U.S.C. ss.6991, and applicable
Michigan law.
M. AUTHORITY. Seller has the authority and power to enter into
this Agreement and to consummate the transaction provided for by this Agreement.
Consummation of this transaction will not breach any agreement to which Seller
is a party.
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N. ORGANIZATION. Seller is duly organized and existing in good
standing under the laws of the State of Michigan.
O. STATEMENTS. The revenue and expense statements delivered by
Seller to Buyer for 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 to date are true, correct and
complete.
P. LIENS. There are no mortgages or deeds of trust or security
agreements (other than the Land Sales Contract and those matters referred to on
Exhibit "G" hereto) encumbering the Real Estate, the Dome or the Assets. At
Closing, Seller shall deliver an appropriate agreement from each such lienholder
as required herein.
Q. LIABILITIES. All liabilities and obligations of Seller with
respect to the Project are clearly and completely reflected on Exhibit "K"
hereto. Except for those liabilities set forth on Exhibit "K-1" which are to be
assumed by Buyer, all of such liabilities shall be paid in full by Seller as of
Closing.
R. LAND SALES CONTRACT.
(a) The Land Sales Contract attached as Exhibit "L" is true,
accurate and complete. No other installment sales contract or similar agreement
affects the Real Property, the
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Assets or any portion thereof.
(b) The Land Sales Contract is in full force and effect,
unmodified and no event of default by vendor or vendee exists thereunder.
(c) The Land Sales Contract will not be changed, modified or
altered without the prior written consent of Buyer, before closing, and the
Joint Venture after closing.
(d) At closing, the vendor under the Land Sales Contract shall
approve the Ground Lease and otherwise conform with all requirements of the
Surviving Lien holders as set forth in Section 5.C. herein.
S. EXISTING GROUND LEASE.
(a) The Existing Ground Lease attached as Exhibit "M" is true,
accurate and complete. No other installment sales contract or similar agreement
affects the Other Real Property or any portion thereof.
(b) The Existing Ground Lease is in full force and effect,
unmodified and no event of default by Ground Lessor or Seller exists thereunder.
(c) The Existing Ground Lease will not be changed, modified or
altered without the prior written consent of Buyer.
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(d) At closing, the Ground Lessor shall approve the Sublease and
otherwise conform with all requirements of the Surviving Lien holders as set
forth in Section 5.C. herein.
T. ZONING. Except as set forth on Schedule "B" hereto, the Real
Property is zoned to permit the Project, without special exception; and the Real
Property is not a non-conforming use. Seller has no knowledge of any fact,
action or proceeding, whether actual, pending, or threatened, which could result
in a modification or the termination of such zoning.
U. NO SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. To the best of Seller's knowledge, no
portion of the Real Estate is affected by any special assessments, whether or
not constituting a lien thereon.
V. PARTIES IN POSSESSION, LEASES. There are no parties in
possession of any portion of the Property as lessees, licensees,
concessionaries, tenants at sufference or trespassers. There are no lease
agreements with respect to the Improvements or any of the Assets except as
indicated on Exhibit "N".
W. INSURANCE. Seller currently maintains, and shall maintain
until Closing, the insurance set forth on Schedule "A" hereto.
X. EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS/PLANS. Seller warrants that there are no
union contracts, collective bargaining agreements,
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ERISA Employee Benefit Plans, health benefit plans, or employment agreements
with respect to the Project. No employee agreements or obligations of Seller in
connection therewith shall survive Closing.
Y. TAXES.
a. All federal, state and local returns, forms or reports
required to be filed with respect to any Tax (as defined below) liability of
Seller or the Project have been filed in a timely manner (taking into account
all extensions of due dates) and any tax of Seller that is due and payable has
been paid and no deficiencies for any Tax in respect of Seller or the Project
have been asserted or assessed against Seller or the Project in writing which
remain unpaid. Any Tax attributable to periods prior to the closing Date, but
not yet payable shall be paid when due by Seller.
b. "Tax" means any federal, state or local income, gross
receipts, franchise, privilege, estimated, alternative minimum, add-on minimum,
sales, use, transfer, registration, value added, excise, natural resources,
severance, stamp, occupation, premium, windfall profit, customs, duties, real
property, personal property, ad valorem, capital, stock, social security,
unemployment, disability, payroll, license, employee or
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other withholding, or other tax, of any kind whatsoever, and including any
interest, penalties or additions to tax. For purposes of this Agreement, income
taxes shall mean taxes based on or measured by net income but shall not include
franchise, capital, stock, minimum, gross receipts or other taxes not based
solely on net income.
Z. SOLVENT. Seller and Ashley are each solvent and neither is
contemplating bankruptcy or any other debtor relief proceeding.
10. OPINION OF SELLER'S COUNSEL. At Closing, Seller shall
deliver to Buyer an opinion of Seller's counsel dated on the date of closing to
the following effect:
(a) Seller is a duly organized and validly existing corporation
in good standing under the laws of the State of Michigan
(b) Seller has the power to carry on its business as it is
presently being conducted, to enter into this Agreement, to assign, transfer,
and deliver the properties, assets and business of Seller as contemplated by
this Agreement.
(c) All proceedings required by law or by the provisions of
Seller's articles of incorporation or bylaws to be taken by the Seller on or
before the date of this Agreement in
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connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement have been duly and validly taken.
(d) This Agreement and the instruments executed and delivered by
Seller and Ashley pursuant to this Agreement have been fully and properly
authorized, executed and delivered and constitute the legal, valid and binding
obligation of Seller and Ashley, as appropriate, enforceable in accordance with
their terms.
(e) The performance of this Agreement and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in any breach or
violation of any of the terms or provisions of, Seller's articles of
incorporation or bylaws.
(f) Seller's counsel has no knowledge of any litigation,
proceeding or governmental investigation (whether state or federal) or labor
dispute or labor trouble pending or threatened against or relating to Seller or
its properties, assets or business.
11. ASSIGNMENT. Buyer shall have the right to assign this
Agreement to a related or affiliated entity.
12. LIABILITIES OF SELLER. Buyer shall not, except as expressly
set forth herein, assume or become liable for any costs, expenses, liabilities
or obligations of Seller or the
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Project and Seller agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from any
such liabilities. This indemnity shall survive termination hereof at closing.
Seller shall comply with all relevant "bulk sales act" or
similar requirements with respect to any Project vendors or creditors.
13. BROKERAGE. Buyer and Seller each represent to the other that
they have dealt with no broker in connection with this transaction. Any fees or
commissions which may be claimed by any agent, salesman or broker shall be the
sole responsibility of the party who has dealt with any such agent, salesman or
broker. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party hereto
for any and all judgments, costs of suit, attorneys' fees and other reasonable
expenses that the indemnitee may incur by reason of any action or claim made
against the indemnitee by any agent, salesman or broker dealing, or claiming to
have dealt, with indemnitors. This provision shall survive Closing, or
termination of this Agreement, for a period of five (5) years.
14. NOTICES. Any notice provided for by this Agreement and any
other notice or communication that one party may wish to send to another shall
be in writing and sent by
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overnight commercial courier service (i.e., Federal Express or Purolator)
addressed to the party for which such notice or communication is intended, at
such party's address set forth below or at any other address provided in writing
by such party to the other party by notice complying with this Section.
Seller and Ashley: Mr. Brian Ashley
47612 Blue Heron Drive South
Northville, Michigan 48167
With a copy to:
Gary Hahn, Esq.
Pierce & Hahn
790 West Huron, Suite 200
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
Phone: (313) 769-9191
Fax: (313) 747-7450
Buyer:
Golden Bear Golf
Centers, Inc.
11780 U.S. Highway #1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Attention: Mr. Gary Rosmarin,
President
Phone: (561) 626-3900
Fax: (561) 626-4104
With a copy to:
David M. Shaw, Esq.
Fleming, Haile & Shaw, P.A.
440 Royal Palm Way, Suite 100
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Phone: (561) 833-5600
Fax: (561) 833-5604
15. ATTORNEYS' FEES. If either party commences an action against
the other to enforce any of the terms of this
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Agreement or because of the breach by either party of any of the terms hereof,
the losing or defaulting party shall pay to the prevailing party the reasonable
attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the prosecution
or defense of such action, at trial and all appellate levels. Each party agrees
to jurisdiction and venue in Palm Beach County, Florida.
16. CONFIDENTIALITY. The terms of this Agreement and the
information made available as a result of the investigations which preceded the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are confidential
and are personal or trade or business secrets of the parties. The parties shall
not disclose to any other person the nature, terms, or conditions of this
Agreement or any information concerning the respective parties unless required
by this Agreement, applicable law or as a result of litigation relating to this
Agreement or the respective parties.
17. NON-COMPETE. As part of the consideration to Buyer for
entering into and consummating this transaction, Seller and Ashley covenant and
agree not to directly or indirectly enter into any competing or similar business
within a 25-mile radius of the Project, provided that the existing facilities
known as Hock's Acres and Mulligan's Golf Center are excluded from this
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restriction; provided, however, that no dome (or the equivalent) shall be added
to the Hock's Acres Facility for a period of three years after the date hereof.
Seller and Ashley further covenant and agree not to directly or indirectly enter
into any competing or similar business within a 10-mile radius of any Gold Bear
Golf Center owned or licensed facility outside of the State of Michigan for a
period of five years after the date hereof; provided, however, that this
restriction shall not apply to the "Excluded Sites" described on Schedule "D"
hereto.
Seller and Ashley covenant and agree that the provisions hereof
may be enforced by injunction or other equitable relief without the necessity of
Buyer placing a bond with the Court. Any violation of the covenants (or any of
them) set forth herein by Seller and Ashley would materially and irrevocably
harm Buyer and its business. This provision shall survive Closing.
18. SURVIVAL. All representations, warranties and indemnities of
Seller and Ashley, and all applicable covenants and agreements of Buyer, Ashley
and Seller, shall survive closing hereunder for a period of three (3) years and
shall not merge into such agreement or the closing instruments hereunder. Seller
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shall indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from any loss, cost, damage or expense
whatsoever arising from a breach of any such representation, warranty, covenant
or agreement. This indemnity shall be secured by a right of set-off as
hereinbefore set forth.
19. COOPERATION. Buyer and Seller will cooperate with respect to
all matters pertaining to Closing hereunder.
20. INVENTORY. During the Examination Period, Buyer shall
determine what inventory (if any) shall be purchased at the Closing, at the
purchase price agreed to by Buyer and Seller.
21. MAINTENANCE AND RISK OF LOSS. Seller shall maintain the
Project in its current condition and with the same standard of care as it
presently maintains the Project. All risk of loss to the Project prior to the
Closing shall be upon the Seller.
22. AUTHORITY OF SELLER. Each party signing on behalf of Seller
hereby represents and warrants to Buyer that he has full authority to sign this
Agreement and bind the Seller on behalf of the Seller.
23. AUTHORITY OF THE BUYER. The undersigned represents that it
has full power and authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Buyer.
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24. LICENSES. Seller shall cooperate with, and execute all
necessary documents requested by, Buyer in the transfer (and issuance as
applicable) of all Licenses for the Project.
25. AUDIT. Seller shall make the books and records for the
Project available to Buyer for a period of ninety (90) days after the Closing to
permit Buyer's accountants to conduct an audit at Buyer's cost. In connection
with such audit, Seller agrees to execute and deliver a letter in the form of
Schedule C hereof. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive Closing.
26. PREPARATION OF AGREEMENT. Although this document has been
prepared by counsel to Buyer, it reflects extensive negotiations with the Seller
and Seller's counsel and shall not be construed against Buyer.
27. EFFECTIVE DATE. The date of this Agreement ("Effective
Date") shall be the date upon which the last one of Seller and Buyer has signed
this Agreement.
28. TIME FOR ACCEPTANCE. If this Agreement is not executed by
Seller and returned to Buyer on or before January 29, 1997, the offer set forth
herein shall terminate.
29. FACSIMILE. The parties agree that a facsimile transmission
of the signed Agreement constitutes an original and
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binding document.
30. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously
in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all
of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
31. OPERATIONS. Seller shall continue to operate its business
only in the ordinary and usual course consistent with past practices and in
conformity with its current business plan, including all advertising and
promotions and shall (i) preserve intact its business organization and goodwill
in all respects, (ii) maintain and keep the Project in good repair and
condition, (iii) continuously maintain insurance coverage as required herein,
and(iv) maintain its relationships with franchisers, licensors, distributors,
suppliers and others having business relationships with it. Seller shall not (i)
alter in any way the manner of keeping its books, accounts or records or the
accounting practices therein reflected; (ii) take any action which would affect
the current zoning classification of the Real Estate; (iii) enter into any
material contract or agreement or amend, terminate, renew or modify any existing
Service Contract,(iv) enter into any licensing, royalty, or franchise agreement
with respect to the Project or amend, terminate, renew
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or modify any existing License; (v) do any act, or omit to do any act, or permit
any act or omission to act which would cause a violation or breach of any of the
representations, warranties or covenants set forth in this Agreement; or (vi)
enter into any agreement or take any action which could have a material adverse
effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, assets,
liabilities, properties, business or prospects of the Project.
32. ADDITIONAL COVENANTS OF SELLER.
(a) Seller agrees not to enter into any new leases,
contracts, or any other agreements with respect to the Project without the
prior written consent of Purchaser.
(b) Seller agrees to cooperate fully with Purchaser
with respect to Purchaser's efforts to obtain all relevant information with
respect to the Project; to make available all relevant information in its
possession with respect to the Project and the permitted uses thereof; and to
satisfy all conditions precedent set forth herein.
(c) From and after the date hereof, Seller agrees not
to(i) perform any grading or excavation, construction, or removal of any
Improvements, or making any other change or improvement upon or about the
Project;(ii) create or incur, or
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suffer to exist, any new mortgage, lien, pledge, or other encumbrance in any way
affecting the Project;(iii) order any inventory outside of the ordinary course
of business; (iv) take any action which would adversely affect the Project; and
(v) committing any waste or nuisance upon the Project; and Seller will maintain
and keep the Property in neat condition and will observe all applicable laws,
ordinances, regulations, and statutes.
(d) Seller will advise Purchaser promptly of any
change known to Seller in the status of its business or in any applicable laws,
regulations, restrictions, rulings, or orders which might affect the value or
use of the Project to Purchaser of which Seller obtains knowledge.
(e) During the period between the date hereof and the
Closing Date,Seller shall continue its existing insurance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement for
themselves, their respective heirs, executors, personal representatives,
successors and assigns as of the date and year first above written.
BUYER:
GOLDEN BEAR GOLF
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CENTERS, INC.
By: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
Date: _______________________________
SELLER:
ALL IN FUN ENTERPRISES, INC.
By: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
Date: _______________________________
_____________________________________
Brian Ashley
Date: _______________________________
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OASIS
SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS
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Exhibit "A" Real Property
Exhibit "A-1" Other Real Property
Exhibit "B" Improvements and Assets
Exhibit "C" Terms of Ground Lease
Exhibit "D" Terms of Sublease
Exhibit "E" Consulting Agreement
Exhibit "F" Purchase Price
Exhibit "G" Surviving Liens
Exhibit "H" Litigation
Exhibit "I" Service Contracts
Exhibit "J" Intentionally Deleted
Exhibit "K" Liabilities
Exhibit "K-1" Liabilities Assumed by
Buyer
Exhibit "L" Land Sales Contract
Exhibit "M" Existing Ground Lease
Exhibit "N" Personal Property Leases
Schedule "A" Insurance
Schedule "B" Permanent Dome Approvals
Schedule "C" Audit Letter
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Schedule "D" Excluded Sites
NOTE: All Exhibits not appended hereto on the Effective Date shall be
appended hereto (and initialed) prior to Closing, except as otherwise
provided herein.
EXHIBIT 99
NEWS
Immediate Release
January 6, 1997
GOLDEN BEAR GOLF ACQUIRES FOUR GOLF CENTERS
BRINGS TOTAL COMPANY FACILITIES TO 12; SURPASSES 1996 GOAL
N. PALM BEACH, FL -- Golden Bear Golf, Inc. (NASD: JACK) announced today
the acquisition of four golf practice and instruction facilities, bringing total
company facilities to 12.
"We have exceeded our 1996 goal of ten golf center facilities," said
Dick Bellinger, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Bear Golf. "We're extremely
pleased with the quality of our 1996 acquisitions and plan to build on our
initial success by raising our total number of facilities to 22 in 1997. We
continue to believe that this highly fragmented segment of the golf industry
presents tremendous opportunities for the Company," added Bellinger.
The latest acquisitions, all separate transactions which closed in
December 1996, are located in Lake Park, Florida; Royal Oak, Michigan; Portland,
Oregon; and College Park, Maryland. With respect to the College Park property,
Golden Bear Golf, Inc. leased the land and will build a facility. The remaining
newly-acquired facilities will undergo the appropriate remodeling before
operating under the Golden Bear Golf Center name.
Golden Bear Golf is a diversified, international brand name golf
products and services company engaged in the development, marketing and
management of golf-related businesses including the licensing, ownership and
operation of golf practice and instruction facilities, the operation of golf
instructional schools, the construction and renovation of golf courses, the
marketing of golf course design services and the licensing, distribution and
sale of golf-related consumer products.
Media Contact: Chris Millard
Golden Bear Golf, Inc.
(561) 626-3900
