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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement under Section 13(e) of the
Securities Act of 1934
[Amendment No. ______________]
Sunburst Hospitality Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
Sunburst Hospitality Corporation
Barbara Bainum
Bruce Bainum
Stewart Bainum, Jr.
Stewart Bainum
James A. MacCutcheon
Nova Finance Company LLC
(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
866948-10-2
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
________________________________________________________________________________
James A. MacCutcheon
Sunburst Hospitality Corporation
10770 Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 592-3800
With copies to:
Richard W. Cass, Esq. W. Leslie Duffy, Esq.
Roger J. Patterson, Esq. Richard E. Farley, Esq.
Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering Cahill Gordon & Reindel
2445 M Street, N.W. 80 Pine Street
Washington, D.C. 20037 New York, NY 10005
(202) 663-6000 (212) 701-3000
________________________________________________________________________________
(Name, Address and Telephone Numbers of Person Authorized to Receive Notices
and Communications on Behalf of Persons Filing Statement)
This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):
a. [X] The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement
subject to Regulation 14A ((S)(S) 240.14a-1 through 240.14b-2), Regulation 14C
((S)(S) 240.14c-1 through 240.14c-101) or Rule 13e-3(c) ((S) 240.13e-3(c)) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("the Act").
b. [ ] The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of
1933.
c. [ ] A tender offer.
d. [ ] None of the above.
Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information statement
referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies: [X]
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the
results of the transaction: [ ]
Calculation of Filing Fee
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Transaction valuation* Amount of filing fee
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$66,697,833.25 $13,339.57
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* Based on the dollar amount to be paid to stockholders for shares and options
in the Recapitalization Agreement described herein.
[X] Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by (S) 240.0-
11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously
paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form
or Schedule and the date of its filing.
Amount Previously Paid: $13,339.57
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Form or Registration No.: Form 14A
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Filing Party: Sunburst Hospitality Corporation
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Date Filed: October 6, 2000
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INTRODUCTION
This Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3 (the "Schedule 13E-3")
is being filed by Sunburst Hospitality Corporation, a Delaware corporation
("Sunburst"), the issuer of the equity securities which are the subject of a
Rule 13e-3 transaction, Barbara Bainum, Bruce Bainum, Stewart Bainum, Jr.,
Stewart Bainum, James A. MacCutcheon and Nova Finance Company LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company. Pursuant to a Recapitalization Agreement, dated as
of September 20, 2000, Nova Finance Company LLC ("Nova") will merge into
Sunburst. Nova was organized at the direction of certain affiliates of Sunburst
for the purpose of facilitating the recapitalization. Accordingly, it does not
have and is not expected to have any business activities, assets or liabilities,
other than those arising under the Recapitalization Agreement. The other filing
persons are affiliates of Sunburst who will be stockholders of Sunburst
following the recapitalization.
In the recapitalization, each issued and outstanding share of Sunburst common
stock, other than shares held by the continuing stockholders identified in the
Recapitalization Agreement or held by dissenting stockholders, will be converted
into the right to receive $7.375 in cash. Each share of Sunburst common stock
held by Sunburst as treasury shares or by any subsidiary of Sunburst will be
canceled and retired. Shares held by dissenting stockholders will be subject to
appraisal in accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware.
Concurrently with the filing of this Schedule 13E-3, Sunburst is filing a
preliminary proxy statement pursuant to which the stockholders of Sunburst will
be given notice of the recapitalization. The cross reference sheet below is
being supplied pursuant to General Instruction F to Schedule 13E-3 and shows the
location in the proxy statement of the information required to be included in
response to the items of this Schedule 13E-3. The information set forth in the
proxy statement, including all schedules, exhibits, appendices and annexes
thereto, is hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference and the responses
to each item in this Schedule 13E-3 are qualified in their entirety by the
information contained in the proxy statement and the schedules, exhibits,
appendices and annexes thereto.
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Item 1. Summary Term Sheet.
The information contained in the sections entitled "Summary Term
Sheet" and "Questions and Answers about the Transaction" of the
proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2. Subject Company Information.
(a) NAME AND ADDRESS. The information contained in the section
entitled "Introduction" in the proxy statement is incorporated
herein by reference.
(b) SECURITIES. The information contained in the section entitled
"Information About the Special Meeting -- Vote Required for
Approval" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
reference.
(c) TRADING MARKET AND PRICE. The information contained in the
section entitled "Market for Sunburst's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters--Common Stock Market Price Information" in
the proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) DIVIDENDS. The information contained in the section entitled
"Market for Sunburst's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters--Dividend Information" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
(e) PRIOR PUBLIC OFFERINGS. None.
(f) PRIOR STOCK PURCHASES. The information contained in the section
entitled "Market for Sunburst's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters -- Common Stock Purchase Information" of the
proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 3. Identity and Background of Filing Person.
(a) NAME AND ADDRESS. The following sets forth the name of each of
the filing persons. Except as noted below, the address and
telephone number of each person is 10770 Columbia Pike, Silver
Spring, MD 20901, (301) 592-3800.
1. Sunburst Hospitality Corporation
2. Nova Finance Company LLC
7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 592-3803
3. Barbara Bainum
4. Bruce Bainum
5. Stewart Bainum
6. Stewart Bainum, Jr.
7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 592-3803
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7. James A. MacCutcheon
The executive officers and directors of Sunburst Hospitality
Corporation are identified in the section entitled "Directors and
Executive Officers" in the proxy statement. Their business
address is 10770 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901,
(301) 952-3800.
The only members of Nova Finance Company LLC are Stewart Bainum,
Jr. and James A. MacCutcheon.
(b) BUSINESS AND BACKGROUND OF ENTITIES. The information contained
in the section entitled "Introduction" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference. Neither Nova nor Sunburst has
been convicted in a criminal proceeding during the past five
years nor been a party to any judicial or administrative
proceeding, regarding securities during the past five years that
resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the
person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities
subject to, federal or state securities laws, or finding any
violation of state securities laws.
(c) BUSINESS AND BACKGROUND OF NATURAL PERSONS. Barbara Bainum is
employed by Commonweal Foundation which is located at 10770
Columbia Pike, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Ms. Bainum has
been president and director of the Commonweal Foundation since
December 1990 and December 1994, respectively. Ms. Bainum is a
U.S. citizen.
Bruce Bainum is employed as a professor of psychology. His
business address is 10770 Columbia Pike, Suite 100, Silver
Spring, MD 20901. Professor Bainum has been professor of
psychology at Pacific Union College since 1988. Mr. Bainum is a
U.S. citizen.
Stewart Bainum, Jr. is employed by Sunburst and Choice Hotels
International, Inc. His business address is: 7361 Calhoun Place,
Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20855. His employment history for the
past five years is found in the section entitled "Directors and
Executive Officers" in the proxy statement, which is incorporated
herein by reference. Mr. Bainum is a U.S. citizen.
Stewart Bainum is employed by Realty Investment Company, Inc. His
business address is: 10770 Columbia Pike, Suite 100, Silver
Spring, MD 20901. Mr. Bainum has been chairman of the board of
Realty Investment Company since 1965. Mr. Bainum is a U.S.
citizen.
James A. MacCutcheon is employed by Sunburst. His business
address is: 10770 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901. His
employment history information is contained in the section
entitled "Directors and Executive Officers--Executive Officers of
Sunburst" of the proxy statement, which is incorporated herein by
reference. Mr. MacCutcheon is a U.S. citizen.
None of the foregoing persons has been convicted in any criminal
proceeding during the past five years, nor has he or she been
party to any judicial or administrative proceeding during the
past five years.
Item 4. Terms of the Transaction.
(a) (1) TENDER OFFERS. Not applicable.
(a) (2) (i) TRANSACTION DESCRIPTION. The information contained in the
sections entitled "Questions and Answers about the Transaction,"
"Summary Term Sheet" and "The Recapitalization and Related
Agreements" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
reference.
(a) (2) (ii) CONSIDERATION. The information contained in the section entitled
"Questions and Answers
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about the Transaction," "Summary Term Sheet" and "The
Recapitalization and Related Agreements--The Recapitalization
Agreement" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
reference.
(a) (2) (iii) REASONS FOR TRANSACTION. The information contained in the
sections entitled "Special Factors--Background of the
Transaction," "Special Factors--Sunburst's Purpose for the
Recapitalization" and "Special Factors--Reasons for
Recapitalization" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein
by reference.
(a) (2) (iv) VOTE REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL. The information contained in the
section entitled "Information about the Special Meeting--Vote
Required for Approval" in the proxy statement is incorporated
herein by reference.
(a) (2) (v) DIFFERENCES IN THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS. Not applicable.
(a) (2) (vi) ACCOUNTING TREATMENT. The information contained in the section
entitled "Special Factors--Accounting Treatment" in the proxy
statement is incorporated herein by reference.
(a) (2) (vii) INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES. The information contained in the
section entitled "Special Factors--Material Federal Income Tax
Consequences of the Recapitalization" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
(c) DIFFERENT TERMS. The information contained in the sections
entitled "Special Factors--Certain Effects of the
Recapitalization," "The Recapitalization and Related Agreements--
The Recapitalization Agreement--Consideration in the
Recapitalization," "The Recapitalization and Related Agreements--
Exchange and Voting Agreement," "Special Factors--Arrangements
with Continuing Stockholders" and "Special Factors--Conflicts of
Interest of Certain Persons in the Recapitalization" in the proxy
statement is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) APPRAISAL RIGHTS. The information contained in the sections
entitled "The Recapitalization and Related Agreements--The
Recapitalization Agreement--Appraisal Rights" and "Appraisal
Rights" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
reference.
(e) PROVISIONS FOR UNAFFILIATED SECURITY HOLDERS. The information
contained in the sections entitled "Special Factors--Background
of the Transaction" and "Special Factors--Opinion of the Special
Committee's Financial Advisor" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
(f) ELIGIBILITY FOR LISTING OR TRADING. Not applicable.
Item 5. Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements.
(a) TRANSACTIONS. The information contained in the sections entitled
"Market for Sunburst's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters--Common Stock Purchase Information" and "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
(b)-(c) SIGNIFICANT CORPORATE EVENTS; NEGOTIATIONS OR CONTACTS. The
information contained in the sections entitled "Special Factors--
Background of the Transaction" and "Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions" in the proxy statement is incorporated
herein by reference.
(e) AGREEMENTS INVOLVING THE SUBJECT COMPANY'S SECURITIES. The
information contained in the sections entitled "Special Factors--
Background of the Transaction,"
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"Special Factors--Plans for Sunburst After the Recapitalization,"
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions," "Special
Factors--Arrangements with Continuing Stockholders," "The
Recapitalization and Related Agreements--Exchange and Voting
Agreement" and "Special Factors--Conflicts of Interest of Certain
Persons in the Recapitalization" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 6. Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals.
(b) USE OF SECURITIES ACQUIRED. The information contained in the
section entitled "Special Factors--Effects of the
Recapitalization" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein
by reference.
(c) PLANS. The information contained in the sections entitled
"Special Factors--Effects of the Recapitalization," "Special
Factors--Plans for Sunburst after the Recapitalization," "Special
Factors--Arrangements with Continuing Stockholders," "Special
Factors--Financing of the Recapitalization," "The
Recapitalization and Related Agreements--Exchange and Voting
Agreement" and "Market for Sunburst's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters--Dividend Information" in the proxy statement
is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects.
(a), (c) PURPOSES; REASONS. The information contained in the sections
entitled "Introduction," "Special Factors--Background of the
Transaction," "Special Factors--Sunburst's Purpose for the
Transaction," "Special Factors--Reasons for the
Recapitalization," "Special Factors--Nova's Purpose and Reasons
for the Recapitalization" and "Special Factors--Position of Nova
and the Continuing Stockholders" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
(b) ALTERNATIVES. The information contained in the sections entitled
"Special Factors--Background of the Transaction" and "Special
Factors--Alternatives to the Recapitalization" in the proxy
statement is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) EFFECTS. The information contained in the sections entitled
"Summary Term Sheet," "Questions and Answers about the
Transaction," "Introduction," "Special Factors--Effects of the
Recapitalization," "Special Factors--Plans for Sunburst After the
Recapitalization," "Special Factors--Arrangements with Continuing
Stockholders," "Special Factors--Material Federal Income Tax
Consequences of the Recapitalization" and "The Recapitalization
and Related Agreements--The Recapitalization Agreement" in the
proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8. Fairness of the Transaction.
(a), (b) FAIRNESS; FACTORS CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING FAIRNESS. The
information contained in the sections entitled "Special Factors--
Background of the Transaction," "Special Factors--Recommendation
of the Special Committee and Board of Directors; Fairness of the
Recapitalization" and "Special Factors--Opinion of the Special
Committee's Financial Advisor" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
(c) APPROVAL OF SECURITY HOLDERS. The information contained in the
section entitled "Information about the Special Meeting--Vote
Required for Approval" and "Special Factors--
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Recommendation of the Special Committee and Board of Directors;
Fairness of the Recapitalization" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
(d) UNAFFILIATED REPRESENTATIVE. The information contained in the
sections entitled "Special Factors--Background of the
Transaction," "Special Factors--Recommendation of the Special
Committee and Board of Directors; Fairness of the
Recapitalization" and "Special Factors--Opinion of the Special
Committee's Financial Advisor" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
(e) APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS. The information contained in the sections
entitled "Special Factors--Background of the Transaction" and
"Special Factors--Recommendation of the Special Committee and
Board of Directors; Fairness of the Recapitalization" in the
proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.
(f) OTHER OFFERS. The information contained in the section entitled
"Special Factors--Background of the Transaction" in the proxy
statement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9. Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Negotiations.
(a) - (c) REPORT, OPINION, OR APPRAISAL; PREPARER AND SUMMARY OF THE
REPORT; AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS. The information contained in
the sections entitled "Special Factors--Background of the
Transaction," "Special Factors--Opinion of the Special
Committee's Financial Advisor" and "Annex C--Opinion of Salomon
Smith Barney" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 10. Source and Amounts of Funds or Other Consideration.
(a), (b), (d) SOURCE OF FUNDS; CONDITIONS; BORROWED FUNDS. The information
contained in the section entitled "Special Factors--Financing of
the Recapitalization" and "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
reference.
(c) EXPENSES. The information contained in the section entitled
"Special Factors--Expenses of the Recapitalization" in the proxy
statement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 11. Interest in Securities of the Subject Company.
(a) SECURITIES OWNERSHIP. The information contained in the sections
entitled "Beneficial Ownership of Sunburst Common Stock" and "The
Recapitalization and Related Agreements--Exchange and Voting
Agreement" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS. The information contained in the
sections entitled "Market for Sunburst's Common Equity and
Related Stockholder Matters--Common Stock Purchase Information"
in the proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 12. The Solicitation or Recommendation.
(d) INTENT TO TENDER OR VOTE IN A GOING-PRIVATE TRANSACTION. The
information contained in the sections entitled "Information About
the Special Meeting--Vote Required for Approval," "Special
Factors--Background of the Transaction," "Special Factors--
Arrangements with Continuing Stockholders" and "The
Recapitalization Agreement and Related Agreements--Exchange and
Voting Agreement" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein
by reference.
(e) RECOMMENDATIONS TO OTHERS. The information contained in the
section entitled "Special Factors--Recommendations of the Special
Committee and Board of Directors; Fairness of the
Recapitalization" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 13. Financial Statements.
(a) FINANCIAL INFORMATION. The information contained in the sections
entitled "Summarized Financial Data for Sunburst,"
"Annex D--Sunburst's Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 1999" and "Annex E--Sunburst's Form 10-Q for the
Quarter Ended June 30, 2000" in the proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
(b) PRO FORMA INFORMATION. Not applicable.
(c) SUMMARY INFORMATION. The information contained in the section
entitled "Summarized Financial Data for Sunburst" in
the proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14. Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used.
(a), (b) SOLICITATIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS; EMPLOYEES AND CORPORATE ASSETS.
The information contained in the sections entitled "Questions and
Answers about the Transaction," "Information about the Special
Meeting--This Proxy Solicitation," "Special Factors--Background
of the Transaction" and "Special Factors--Expenses of the
Recapitalization" in the proxy statement is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 15. Additional Information.
(b) OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION. The information contained in the
section entitled "Special Factors--Litigation" in the proxy
statement is incorporated herein by reference. As a result of
the proposed recapitalization, Sunburst, its directors, and
certain past and present officers have been named as defendants
in the following lawsuits:
-Audrey Goldberg v. Stewart Bainum, Jr., et al., Delaware
Chancery Court, New Castle County C.A. No. 18356NC; filed
September 26, 2000.
-Jerry Krim v. Sunburst Hospitality Corporation, et al., Delaware
Chancery Court, New Castle County C.A. No. 18354NC; filed
September 22, 2000.
-J.B. McBride v. Stewart Bainum, Jr., et al., Delaware Chancery
Court, New Castle County C.A. No. 18343NC; filed September 21,
2000.
-Robert Frost v. Christine A. Shreve, et al., Delaware Chancery
Court, New Castle County
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C.A. No. 18349; filed September 21, 2000.
-Filippo Teresi v. Stewart Bainum, Jr., et al., Delaware Chancery
Court, New Castle County C.A. No. 18344NC; filed September 21,
2000.
Item 16. Exhibits
The Exhibit Index is incorporated by reference.
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SIGNATURES
After due inquiry and to the best of their knowledge and belief, the
undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
SUNBURST HOSPITALITY CORP.
By: /s/ DOUGLAS H. VERNER
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Name: Douglas H. Verner
Title: Secretary and General Counsel
NOVA FINANCE COMPANY, LLC
By: /s/ JAMES A. MACCUTCHEON
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Name: James A. MacCutcheon
Title: Member
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes
and appoints James A. MacCutcheon and Douglas H. Verner, and each of them, as
his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of
substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in
any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Rule 13e-3
Transaction Statement and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other
documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power
and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and
necessary to be done in connection therewith and about the premises, as fully to
all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or their
or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof.
Date
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/s/ BARBARA BAINUM October 6, 2000
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Barbara Bainum
/s/ BRUCE BAINUM October 6, 2000
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Bruce Bainum
/s/ STEWART BAINUM, JR. October 6, 2000
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Stewart Bainum, Jr.
/s/ STEWART BAINUM October 6, 2000
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Stewart Bainum
/s/ JAMES A. MACCUTCHEON October 6, 2000
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James A. MacCutcheon
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EXHIBIT INDEX
(a) Preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2000 (incorporated herein by
reference to the proxy statement).
(b)(1) Commitment Letter from The Chase Manhattan Bank to Nova Finance Company
LLC, regarding the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, dated as of
September 20, 2000.
(b)(2) Side Letter from The Chase Manhattan Bank to Stewart Bainum, Jr.,
dated as of September 20, 2000.
(b)(3) Side Letter regarding Indemnification from The Chase Manhattan Bank to
Nova Finance Company LLC, dated as of September 20, 2000.
(b)(4) Side Letter from Stewart Bainum, Jr. to Sunburst regarding Payment of
Recapitalization Agreement Expenses, dated as of September 20, 2000.
(c)(1) Opinion of Salomon Smith Barney Inc. (incorporated herein by reference
to Annex C of the proxy statement).
(c)(2) Presentation Materials, dated September 20, 2000, of Salomon Smith
Barney Inc.
(d)(1) Recapitalization Agreement, dated September 20, 2000, by and between
Sunburst and Nova (incorporated herein by reference to Annex A of the
proxy statement).
(d)(2) Exchange and Voting Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2000, by and
between the Continuing Stockholders of Sunburst and Nova.
(d)(3) Heads of Agreement, dated as of September 20, 2000, by and between
Choice and Sunburst.
(d)(4) Rights Agreement (incorporated by reference to Sunburst's Report on
Form 8-K dated March 11, 1998, File No. 1-11915).
(d)(5) Amendment No. 1 to the Rights Agreement, dated as of September 20,
2000.*
(f) Section 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
(incorporated herein by reference to Annex B of the proxy statement).
(g) Not applicable.
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* To be filed by amendment.
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