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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MARCH 23, 1998
REGISTRATION NO. 333-
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 7372 33-0102707
(STATE OR OTHER (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
JURISDICTION OF CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
INCORPORATION OR
ORGANIZATION)
16815 VON KARMAN AVENUE, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92606
(714) 553-6655
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF
REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
CHRISTOPHER J. KILPATRICK, PRESIDENT
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
16815 VON KARMAN AVENUE
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92606
(714) 553-6655
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
COPIES TO:
NICK E. YOCCA, ESQ. JEFFREY D. SAPER, ESQ.
K.C. SCHAAF, ESQ. PATRICK J. SCHULTHEIS, ESQ.
STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH, WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI,
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
660 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 1600 650 PAGE MILL ROAD
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660 PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94304-1050
(714) 725-4000 (650) 493-9300
APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box. [_]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following
box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [_]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [_]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED
TITLE OF EACH CLASS MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED OFFERING PRICE(1)(2) REGISTRATION FEE
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Common Stock ($.001 par value per
share)............................... $71,875,000 $21,203
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(1) Includes shares of Common Stock which may be purchased by the Underwriters
to cover over-allotments, if any.
(2) Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(o) solely for the purpose of calculating
the registration fee.
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT
SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID
SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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+INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A +
+REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE +
+SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY +
+OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT +
+BECOMES EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR +
+THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE +
+SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE +
+UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF +
+ANY STATE. +
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED MARCH 23, 1998
PROSPECTUS
dated , 1998
Shares
[LOGO OF INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP.]
Common Stock
All of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby (the "Offering") are
being issued and sold by Interplay Entertainment Corp. ("Interplay" or the
"Company"). A stockholder of the Company (the "Selling Stockholder") has
granted the Underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional
shares of Common Stock. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale
of stock by the Selling Stockholder.
Prior to the Offering, there has been no public market for the Common Stock of
the Company. It is currently estimated that the initial public offering price
of the Common Stock offered hereby will be between $ and $ per share. See
"Underwriting" for a discussion of the factors to be considered in determining
the initial public offering price. Application has been made for the quotation
of the Company's Common Stock on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
"IPLY," subject to official notice of issuance.
SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 5 FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN FACTORS THAT
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS
A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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PRICE TO UNDERWRITING PROCEEDS TO
PUBLIC DISCOUNT(1) COMPANY(2)
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(1) The Company and the Selling Stockholder have agreed to indemnify the
Underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. See "Underwriting."
(2) Before deducting offering expenses payable by the Company estimated at $ .
(3) The Selling Stockholder has granted the Underwriters a 30-day option to
purchase up to an additional shares of Common Stock solely to cover
over-allotments, if any, at the Price to Public less the Underwriting
Discount. If all such shares are purchased, the total Price to Public and
Underwriting Discount will be $ and $ , respectively, and the Selling
Stockholder will receive proceeds of $ . See "Underwriting."
The shares of Common Stock are offered by the several Underwriters subject to
prior sale, when, as and if delivered to and accepted by the Underwriters and
subject to their right to reject orders in whole or in part. It is expected
that delivery of the certificates representing shares of the Common Stock will
be made at the offices of Piper Jaffray Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota on or
about , 1998.
Piper Jaffray inc.
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.
UBS Securities
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INTERPLAY
PRODUCTIONS
[ANIMATED DEPICTIONS OF CHARACTERS AND ARTWORK
FROM THE COMPANY'S STAR TREK, REDNECK RAMPAGE,
EARTHWORM JIM, CLAY FIGHTER AND VR SPORTS
POWERBOAT RACING TITLES]
CERTAIN PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS OFFERING MAY ENGAGE IN TRANSACTIONS THAT
STABILIZE, MAINTAIN OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE PRICE OF THE COMMON STOCK OF THE
COMPANY, INCLUDING OVER-ALLOTMENT, STABILIZING AND SHORT-COVERING TRANSACTIONS
IN SUCH SECURITIES, AND THE IMPOSITION OF A PENALTY BID, DURING AND AFTER THE
OFFERING. FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACTIVITIES, SEE "UNDERWRITING."
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BY GAMERS.
[Title names interspersed with animated
FOR GAMERS. product artwork and pictures of product
packaging]
STRATEGY
FLAT CAT
ACTION M.A.X.
MECHANIZED ASSAULT & EXPLORATION
TANTRUM
CONQUEST OF THE NEW WORLD
DESCENT
CAESARS PALACE
DESCENT II
BRIDGE DELUXE II WITH OMAR SHARIF
STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY
BATTLE CHESS
CARMAGEDDON
USCF CHESS
REDNECK RAMPAGE
BEAT THE HOUSE
CLAY FIGHTER 63 1/3
ROLE PLAYING
BLACK ISLE STUDIOS
FALLOUT
STONEKEEP
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SHINY
EARTHWORM JIM
MDK
ADVENTURE
TRIBAL DREAMS
OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS -- THE PROPHECY
SPORTS
VR SPORTS
VIRTUAL POOL
VIRTUAL POOL 2
VR BASEBALL
JIMMY JOHNSON'S VR FOOTBALL
[Wording interspersed with animated product artwork and pictures of product
packaging]
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in
conjunction with, the more detailed information and Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes thereto (the "Consolidated Financial Statements") included
elsewhere in this Prospectus. Except as otherwise noted, all information in
this Prospectus, including financial information, share and per share data,
assumes no exercise of the Underwriters' over-allotment option. See
"Underwriting." Investors should carefully consider the information set forth
under the heading "Risk Factors."
THE COMPANY
Interplay Entertainment Corp. ("Interplay" or the "Company") is a leading
developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for
both core gamers and the mass market. The Company, which commenced operations
in 1983, is most widely known for its titles in the action/arcade,
adventure/role-playing game ("RPG"), strategy/puzzle and sports categories, and
has published such hit titles as Descent, Fallout, Stonekeep, Battle Chess and
Virtual Pool. The Company has produced titles for many of the most popular
interactive entertainment software platforms, and currently balances its
development efforts by publishing interactive entertainment software for
personal computers ("PCs") and current generation video game consoles, such as
the PlayStation(R) manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment ("PlayStation")
and Nintendo 64. Interplay was named Publisher of the Year in 1996 by Computer
& Net Player magazine.
The worldwide market for interactive entertainment software has grown
significantly in recent years. According to the International Development Group
("IDG"), a market research firm, the worldwide market for interactive
entertainment software generated sales of more than 220 million retail units in
1997 and is projected to generate more than 437 million retail units in 1999,
representing a 41% compound annual growth rate. The interactive entertainment
software market is composed primarily of software for PCs and current
generation video game consoles.
The Company seeks to publish interactive entertainment software titles that
are, or have the potential to become, franchise titles that can be leveraged
across several releases and/or platforms, and has published many such
successful franchise titles to date. In addition, the Company secures licenses
to use popular intellectual properties, such as Star Trek, Caesars Palace and
Major League Baseball, for incorporation into certain of its products. Of the
more than 40 titles currently in development by the Company, more than half are
sequels to successful titles or incorporate licensed intellectual properties.
In addition to developing products through its internal product development
group of approximately 290 employees worldwide, the Company seeks to publish
titles from leading third party interactive entertainment software developers.
Through relationships with such developers, the Company believes that it is
able to supplement its internally developed product line with products
developed by talented third party developers while reducing its exposure to
certain of the financial risks associated with internal product development.
The Company believes that one of its core strengths is its developer-friendly
management culture, which the Company believes provides it with a competitive
advantage in forging strategic relationships with successful third party
interactive entertainment software developers. The Company's internal software
producers manage external product development efforts to ensure that externally
developed titles satisfy the Company's product development standards. The
Company also seeks to leverage its investments in existing gameplay
technologies into new titles, while internally and externally developing new
technologies which can be used in multiple future title releases.
The Company has developed a worldwide sales and distribution capability. In
North America, Interplay sells and distributes its products primarily through
its direct sales force and, to a lesser extent, through third party
distribution arrangements. In certain international markets, the Company has
established direct sales and distribution capabilities, while in the majority
of international markets the Company utilizes third party distribution
arrangements. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Interplay OEM, Inc.,
distributes both Company-published and third party-published titles to computer
hardware and peripheral device manufacturers for use in bundling arrangements.
In addition, the Company sells its games directly through its web site and
generates royalty-based revenues from use of its games by providers of on-line
gameplay who distribute through popular on-line services, such as America
Online.
The Company was incorporated in the State of California in 1982, and conducts
business under the trade name "Interplay Productions." The Company will be
reincorporated in the State of Delaware prior to the effective date of the
Offering. The principal executive offices of the Company are located at 16815
Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, California 92606, and its telephone number at that
location is (714) 553-6655.
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THE OFFERING
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Common Stock offered by the
Company.................... shares
Common Stock to be
outstanding after the
Offering................... shares(1)
Use of Proceeds............. For repayment of indebtedness and for working
capital and other general corporate purposes. See
"Use of Proceeds."
Proposed Nasdaq National
Market symbol.............. IPLY
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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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EIGHT MONTHS
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1995 1996 1997 1996 1997
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
DATA(2):
Net revenues............. $ 79,546 $ 96,952 $ 83,262 $ 50,364 $ 85,961
Gross profit............. 34,055 47,013 20,782 14,639 41,097
Operating income (loss).. 6,047 (417) (34,684) (22,302) (2,786)
Net income (loss)........ 4,249 (744) (27,219) (17,469) (5,059)
Net income (loss) per
share(3):
Basic.................... $ 0.40 $ (0.07) $ (2.46) $ (1.58) $ (0.45)
Diluted.................. $ 0.35 $ (0.07) $ (2.46) $ (1.58) $ (0.45)
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QUARTER ENDED
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MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPT. 30, DEC. 31,
1997 1997 1997 1997
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QUARTERLY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
DATA:
Net revenues...................... $ 22,910 $ 17,002 $ 23,833 $ 54,369
Gross profit...................... 9,402 3,061 9,680 27,575
Operating income (loss)........... (6,524) (12,077) (4,431) 8,950
Net income (loss)................. (5,157) (12,740) (5,481) 7,398
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ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(4)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital...................................... $ 13,616 $
Total assets......................................... 77,821
Total long-term debt (including current portion)..... 38,154
Stockholders' equity (deficit)....................... (1,267)
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(1) Based on shares outstanding at December 31, 1997. Includes shares of
Common Stock issuable upon the closing of the Offering upon the exercise of
Common Stock Warrants by the cancellation of Subordinated Secured
Promissory Notes at an exercise price of $ per share (based on an assumed
initial public offering price of $ per share). Excludes (i) 1,838,972
shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of stock options outstanding
at December 31, 1997, which had a weighted average exercise price of $5.31
per share (does not reflect option repricing subsequent to December 31,
1997), (ii) 240,100 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
certain stock options granted subsequent to December 31, 1997, which had a
weighted average exercise price of $8.00 per share, (iii) 1,679,041 shares
of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Company's 1997 Stock
Incentive Plan and (iv) 200,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for
issuance under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. See
"Management--Employee Benefit Plans--Stock Incentive Plans," "Description
of Capital Stock--Common Stock Warrants" and Notes 6 and 13 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) Effective May 1, 1997, the Company changed its fiscal year end from April
30 to December 31.
(3) See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for an explanation
of the number of shares used in computing net income per share.
(4) As adjusted to reflect the sale by the Company of shares of
Common Stock offered hereby at an assumed initial public offering price of
$ per share and the application of the estimated net proceeds therefrom,
and the exercise of Common Stock Warrants having an aggregate purchase
price of $87,488 by the cancellation of Subordinated Secured Promissory
Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $8,661,320. See "Use of
Proceeds," "Description of Capital Stock--Common Stock Warrants" and Notes
6 and 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
As used in this Prospectus, references to Interplay or the Company refer to
Interplay Entertainment Corp., a Delaware corporation, its California
predecessor, and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. Interplay(TM),
Interplay Productions(R), the Interplay logo(R), By Gamers. For Gamers(TM), and
certain of the Company's product names and publishing labels referred to herein
are trademarks of the Company. This Prospectus also includes trademarks of
other companies.
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RISK FACTORS
An investment in the shares of Common Stock offered hereby involves a high
degree of risk. In addition to the other information in this Prospectus, the
following factors should be considered carefully in evaluating the Company and
its business before purchasing shares of Common Stock offered by this
Prospectus. This Prospectus contains, in addition to historical information,
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The
cautionary statements made in this Prospectus should be read as being
applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in
this Prospectus. The Company's actual results may differ materially from the
results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause
such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed below, as
well as those discussed elsewhere in this Prospectus.
FLUCTUATIONS IN OPERATING RESULTS; UNCERTAINTY OF FUTURE RESULTS; SEASONALITY
The Company's operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past
and will likely fluctuate significantly in the future, both on a quarterly and
an annual basis. A number of factors may cause or contribute to such
fluctuations, and many of such factors are beyond the Company's control. Such
factors include, but are not limited to, demand for the Company's and its
competitors' products, the size and rate of growth of the market for
interactive entertainment software, changes in computing platforms, the number
of new products and product enhancements released by the Company and its
competitors during the period, changes in product mix, product returns, the
timing of orders placed by distributors and dealers, delays in shipment, the
timing of development and marketing expenditures, price competition and the
level of the Company's international and OEM, royalty and licensing net
revenues. The uncertainties associated with the interactive entertainment
software development process, lengthy manufacturing lead times for Nintendo-
compatible products, possible production delays, and the approval process for
products compatible with the Sony Computer Entertainment, Nintendo and Sega
video game consoles, as well as approvals required from other licensors, make
it difficult to accurately predict the quarter in which shipments will occur.
Because of the limited number of products introduced by the Company in any
particular quarter, a delay in the introduction of a product may materially
adversely affect the Company's operating results for that quarter. A
significant portion of the Company's operating expenses is relatively fixed,
and planned expenditures are based primarily on sales forecasts. If net
revenues do not meet the Company's expectations in any given quarter,
operating results may be materially adversely affected. The interactive
entertainment software industry is highly seasonal, with the highest levels of
consumer demand occurring during the year-end holiday buying season, followed
by demand during the first calendar quarter resulting both from demand for
interactive entertainment software for PCs and video game consoles purchased
during the holidays and from continuing demand for titles released in the
preceding fourth calendar quarter. As a result, net revenues, gross profits
and operating income for the Company have historically been highest during the
fourth and the following first calendar quarters, and have declined from those
levels in the subsequent second and third calendar quarters.
The failure or inability of the Company to introduce products on a timely
basis to meet such seasonal increases in demand may have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.
The Company may over time become increasingly affected by the industry's
seasonal patterns. Although the Company seeks to reduce the effect of such
seasonal patterns on its business by distributing its product release dates
more evenly throughout the year, there can be no assurance that such efforts
will be successful. There can be no assurance that the Company will be
profitable in any particular period given the uncertainties associated with
software development, manufacturing, distribution and the impact of the
industry's seasonal patterns on the Company's net revenues.
As a result of the foregoing factors and the other factors discussed in
"Risk Factors," it is likely that the Company's operating results in one or
more future periods will fail to meet or exceed the expectations of securities
analysts or investors. In such event, the trading price of the Common Stock
would likely be materially adversely affected. See "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
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RECENT LOSSES
The Company has experienced significant losses in recent periods, including
losses of $5.1 million and $27.2 million, respectively, in the eight months
ended December 31, 1997 and in the Company's former fiscal year ended April
30, 1997. The losses resulted primarily from delays in the completion of
certain products, which led the Company to release alternative titles
developed by third parties which did not achieve broad market acceptance, and
the sharp decline in the market for titles for the Macintosh and Sega Saturn
platforms, both of which resulted in a high level of product returns and
markdowns which reduced net revenues. Operating results for the year ended
April 30, 1997, were also negatively affected by the Company's decision to
write-off $5.9 million in prepayments to third party developers relating to
titles or platform versions of titles which had been cancelled or which were
expected to achieve lower unit sales than were originally forecast, an
excessive reliance on development projects utilizing new technologies in the
face of increasing development costs, slower than expected growth in sales in
the Japanese market, and investments in new product lines in the sports and
edutainment categories. There can be no assurance that the Company will not
experience similar problems in current or future periods or that the Company
will be able to generate sufficient net revenues to attain or sustain
profitability in the future. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
DEPENDENCE ON NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS; RISK OF PRODUCT DELAYS AND PRODUCT
DEFECTS
The Company's products typically have short life cycles, and the Company
depends on the timely introduction of successful new products, including
enhancements of or sequels to existing products and conversions of previously
released products to additional platforms, to generate net revenues to fund
operations and to replace declining net revenues from older products. In the
Company's former fiscal year ended April 30, 1997, the Company's results of
operations were adversely affected by a number of factors, including delays in
the completion of certain new products which led the Company to release
alternative titles developed by third parties that did not achieve broad
market acceptance. If in the future for any reason net revenues from new
products were to fail to replace declining net revenues from existing
products, the Company's business, operating results and financial condition
could be materially adversely affected. The timing and success of new
interactive entertainment software product releases remains unpredictable due
to the complexity of product development, including the uncertainty associated
with new technology. The development cycle of new products is difficult to
predict but typically ranges from 12 to 24 months and another six to 12 months
for the porting of a product to a different technology platform. In the past,
the Company has repeatedly experienced significant delays in the introduction
of certain new products, and the Company anticipates that it will experience
such delays in the future. Because net revenues associated with the initial
shipments of a new product generally constitute a high percentage of the total
net revenues associated with a product, any delay in the introduction of, or
the presence of a defect in, one or more new products expected in a period
could have a material adverse effect on the ultimate success of such products
and on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition. The
costs of developing and marketing new interactive entertainment software have
increased in recent years due to such factors as the increasing complexity and
content of interactive entertainment software, increasing sophistication of
hardware technology and consumer tastes and increasing costs of obtaining
licenses for intellectual properties, and the Company expects this trend to
continue. There can be no assurance that new products will be introduced on
schedule, if at all, or that, if introduced, they will achieve significant
market acceptance or generate significant net revenues. In addition, software
products as complex as those offered by the Company may contain undetected
errors when first introduced or when new versions are released. There can be
no assurance that, despite testing by the Company, errors will not be found in
new products or releases after commencement of commercial shipments, resulting
in loss of or delay in market acceptance, which could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations."
UNCERTAINTY OF MARKET ACCEPTANCE; DEPENDENCE ON HIT TITLES
Consumer preferences for interactive entertainment software are continually
changing and are extremely difficult to predict. Historically, few interactive
entertainment software products have achieved sustained market acceptance.
Rather, a limited number of releases have become "hits" and have accounted for
a substantial
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portion of revenues in the industry. Further, publishers with a history of
producing hit titles have enjoyed a significant marketing advantage because of
their heightened brand recognition and customer loyalty. The Company expects
the importance of introducing hit titles to increase in the future. There can
be no assurance that new products introduced by the Company will achieve
significant market acceptance, that such acceptance, if achieved, will be
sustainable for any significant period, or that product life cycles will be
sufficient to permit the Company to recover development and other associated
costs. Most of the Company's products have a relatively short life cycle and
sell for a limited period of time after their initial release, usually less
than one year. The Company believes that these trends will continue and that
the Company's future revenue will continue to be dependent on the successful
production of hit titles on a continuous basis. Because the Company introduces
a relatively limited number of new products in a given period, the failure of
one or more of such products to achieve market acceptance could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and
financial condition. Further, if market acceptance is not achieved, the
Company could be forced to accept substantial product returns or grant
significant markdown allowances to maintain its relationship with retailers
and its access to distribution channels. In the event that the Company is
forced to accept significant product returns or grant significant markdown
allowances, its business, operating results and financial condition could be
materially adversely affected.
DEPENDENCE ON THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
The Company relies on third party interactive entertainment software
developers for the development of a significant number of its interactive
entertainment software products. As reputable and competent third party
developers continue to be in high demand, there can be no assurance that third
party software developers that have developed products for the Company in the
past will continue to be available to develop products for the Company in the
future. Many third party software developers have limited financial resources,
which could expose the Company to the risk that such developers may go out of
business prior to completing a project. In addition, due to the limited
control that the Company exercises over third party software developers, there
can be no assurance that such developers will complete products for the
Company on a timely basis or within acceptable quality standards, if at all.
Increased competition for skilled third party software developers has required
the Company to enter into agreements with licensors of intellectual property
and developers of games that involve advance payments by the Company of
royalties and guaranteed minimum royalty payments, and the Company expects to
continue to enter into such arrangements. If the sales volumes of products
subject to such arrangements are not sufficient to recover such royalty
advances and guarantees, the Company would be required to write-off
unrecovered portions of such payments, which could have a material adverse
effect on its business, operating results and financial condition. Further,
there can be no assurance that third party developers will not demand
renegotiation of their agreements with the Company. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and
"Business--Product Development."
RAPIDLY CHANGING TECHNOLOGY; PLATFORM RISKS
The interactive entertainment software industry is subject to rapid
technological change. The introduction of new technologies, including
operating systems such as Microsoft Windows 95, technologies that support
multi-player games, new media formats such as on-line delivery and digital
video disks ("DVDs") and as yet unreleased video game platforms could render
the Company's current products or products in development obsolete or
unmarketable. The Company must continually anticipate and assess the emergence
of, and market acceptance of, new interactive entertainment software platforms
well in advance of the time the platform is introduced to consumers. Because
product development cycles are difficult to predict, the Company is required
to make substantial product development and other investments in a particular
platform well in advance of introduction of the platform. If the platforms for
which the Company develops software are not released on a timely basis or do
not attain significant market penetration, the Company's business, operating
results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Alternatively, if the Company fails to develop products for a platform that
does achieve significant market penetration, then the Company's business,
operating results and financial condition could also be materially adversely
affected.
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The emergence of new interactive entertainment software platforms and
technologies and the increased popularity of new products and technologies may
materially and adversely affect the demand for products based on older
technologies. In this regard, the Company's results of operations in its
former fiscal year ended April 30, 1997 were adversely affected by a sharp
decline in the market for titles for the Macintosh and Sega Saturn platforms,
which declines resulted in a high level of product returns and markdown
allowances. The broad range of competing and incompatible emerging
technologies may lead consumers to postpone buying decisions with respect to
products until one or more of such technologies gain widespread acceptance.
Such postponement could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, operating results and financial condition. The Company's success
will depend in part on its ability to anticipate technological changes and to
adapt its products to emerging game platforms. There can be no assurance that
the Company will be able to anticipate future technological changes, to obtain
licenses to develop products for those platforms on terms favorable to the
Company or to create software for those new platforms, and any failure to do
so could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating
results and financial condition.
INDUSTRY COMPETITION; COMPETITION FOR SHELF SPACE
The interactive entertainment software industry is intensely competitive and
is characterized by the frequent introduction of new interactive entertainment
software platforms and software products. The Company's competitors vary in
size from small companies to very large corporations with significantly
greater financial, marketing and product development resources than those of
the Company. Due to these greater resources, certain of the Company's
competitors are able to undertake more extensive marketing campaigns, adopt
more aggressive pricing policies, pay higher fees to licensors of desirable
motion picture, television, sports and character properties and pay more to
third party software developers than the Company. The Company believes that
the principal competitive factors in the interactive entertainment software
industry include product features, brand name recognition, access to
distribution channels, quality, ease of use, price, marketing support and
quality of customer service.
The Company competes primarily with other publishers of PC and video game
console interactive entertainment software. Significant competitors include
Electronic Arts, GT Interactive Software Corp., Cendant Corporation,
Activision, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, LucasArts Entertainment Company,
Midway Games Inc., Acclaim Entertainment Inc., Microprose (Spectrum Holobyte),
Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc. and Hasbro Inc. In addition, integrated
video game console hardware/software companies such as Sony Computer
Entertainment, Nintendo and Sega compete directly with the Company in the
development of software titles for their respective platforms. Large
diversified entertainment companies, such as The Walt Disney Company, many of
which own substantial libraries of available content and have substantially
greater financial resources than the Company, may decide to compete directly
with the Company or to enter into exclusive relationships with competitors of
the Company. The Company also believes that the overall growth in the use of
the Internet and on-line services by consumers may pose a competitive threat
if customers and potential customers spend less of their available home PC
time using interactive entertainment software and more on the Internet and on-
line services.
Retailers of the Company's products typically have a limited amount of shelf
space and promotional resources, and there is intense competition among
consumer software producers, and in particular interactive entertainment
software products, for high quality retail shelf space and promotional support
from retailers. To the extent that the number of consumer software products
and computer platforms increases, competition for shelf space may intensify
and may require the Company to increase its marketing expenditures. Due to
increased competition for limited shelf space, retailers and distributors are
in an increasingly better position to negotiate favorable terms of sale,
including price discounts, price protection, marketing and display fees and
product return policies. The Company's products constitute a relatively small
percentage of any retailer's sales volume, and there can be no assurance that
retailers will continue to purchase the Company's products or to provide the
Company's products with adequate levels of shelf space and promotional
support, and a prolonged failure in this regard may have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.
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DEPENDENCE UPON THIRD PARTY LICENSES
Many of the Company's products, such as its Star Trek, Major League Baseball
and Caesars Palace titles, are based on original ideas or intellectual
properties licensed from third parties. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be able to obtain new licenses, or renew existing licenses, on
commercially reasonable terms, if at all. Should the Company be unable to
obtain licenses for the underlying content that it believes offers the
greatest consumer appeal, the Company would either have to seek alternative,
potentially less appealing licenses, or release the products without the
desired underlying content, either of which events could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial
condition. There can be no assurance that acquired properties will enhance the
market acceptance of the Company's products based on such properties, that the
Company's new product offerings will generate net revenues in excess of their
costs of development and marketing or minimum royalty obligations, or that net
revenues from new product sales will meet or exceed net revenues from existing
product sales. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and "Business--Products."
DEPENDENCE ON DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS; RISK OF CUSTOMER BUSINESS FAILURES;
PRODUCT RETURNS
The Company currently sells its products directly through its own sales
force to mass merchants, warehouse club stores, large computer and software
specialty chains and through catalogs in the U.S. and Canada, as well as to
certain distributors. Outside North America, the Company generally sells to
third party distributors. The Company's sales are made primarily on a purchase
order basis, without long-term agreements. The loss of, or significant
reduction in sales to, any of the Company's principal retail customers or
distributors could materially adversely affect the Company's business,
operating results and financial condition.
The distribution channels through which consumer software products are sold
are characterized by continuous change, including consolidation, financial
difficulties of certain distributors and retailers, and the emergence of new
distributors and new retailers such as warehouse chains, mass merchants and
computer superstores. As more consumers own PCs, the distribution channels for
interactive entertainment software have changed and are expected to continue
to change. Mass merchants have become the most important distribution channels
for retail sales of interactive entertainment software. A number of these mass
merchants, includingWal-Mart, have entered into exclusive buying arrangements
with other software developers or distributors, which arrangements prevent the
Company from selling certain of its products directly to that mass merchant.
If the number of mass merchants entering into exclusive buying arrangements
with software distributors other than the Company were to increase, the
Company's ability to sell to such merchants would be restricted to selling
through the exclusive distributor. Because sales to distributors typically
have a lower gross margin than sales to retailers, this would have the effect
of lowering the Company's gross margin. In addition, this trend could increase
the Company's exposure to product returns and expose the Company to greater
risks, any of which could have a material adverse impact on the Company's
business, operating results and financial condition. In addition, emerging
methods of distribution, such as the Internet and on-line services, may become
important in the future, and it will be important for the Company to maintain
access to these channels of distribution. There can be no assurance that the
Company will maintain such access or that the Company's access will allow the
Company to maintain its historical levels of sales volume.
Distributors and retailers in the computer industry have from time to time
experienced significant fluctuations in their businesses, and there have been
a number of business failures among these entities. The insolvency or business
failure of any significant distributor or retailer of the Company's products
could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating
results and financial condition. Sales are typically made on unsecured credit,
with terms that vary depending upon the customer and the nature of the
product. Although the Company has obtained insolvency risk insurance to
protect against any bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation that may occur
involving its customers, such insurance contains a significant deductible and
a co-payment obligation, and the policy does not cover all instances of non-
payment. In addition, while the Company maintains a reserve for uncollectable
receivables, the actual reserve may not be sufficient in every circumstance.
As a result, a payment default by a significant customer could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial
condition.
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The Company is exposed to the risk of product returns and markdown
allowances with respect to its distributors and retailers. The Company allows
distributors and retailers to return defective, shelf-worn and damaged
products in accordance with negotiated terms, and also offers a 90-day limited
warranty to its end users that its products will be free from manufacturing
defects. In addition, the Company provides markdown allowances to its
customers to manage its customers' inventory levels in the distribution
channel. Although the Company maintains a reserve for returns and markdown
allowances, and although the Company's agreements with certain of its
customers place certain limits on product returns and markdown allowances, the
Company could be forced to accept substantial product returns and provide
markdown allowances to maintain its relationships with retailers and its
access to distribution channels. Product returns and markdown allowances that
exceed the Company's reserves could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, operating results and financial condition. In this regard,
the Company's results of operations for the former fiscal year ended April 30,
1997 were adversely affected by a sharp decline in the market for titles for
the Macintosh and Sega Saturn platforms, which resulted in a higher than
expected level of product returns and markdown allowances and consequently
reduced net revenues. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations--General."
DEPENDENCE ON LICENSES FROM AND MANUFACTURING BY HARDWARE COMPANIES
The Company is required to obtain a license to develop and distribute
software for each of the video game console platforms for which the Company
develops products, including a separate license for each of North America,
Japan and Europe. The Company has obtained licenses to develop software for
the PlayStation in North America and Japan and is currently negotiating
agreements covering additional territories. In addition, the Company has
obtained a license to develop software for the Nintendo 64 in North America
and is currently negotiating with Nintendo for licenses covering additional
territories. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain
licenses from hardware companies on acceptable terms or that any existing or
future licenses will be renewed by the licensors. In addition, each of Sony
Computer Entertainment, Nintendo and Sega have the right to approve the
technical functionality and content of the Company's products for such
platform prior to distribution. Due to the nature of the approval process, the
Company must make significant product development expenditures on a particular
product prior to the time it seeks such approvals. The inability of the
Company to obtain such approvals could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, operating results and financial condition.
Hardware companies such as Sony Computer Entertainment, Nintendo and Sega
may impose upon their licensees a restrictive selection and product approval
process, such that licensees are restricted in the number of titles that will
be approved for distribution on the particular platform. While the Company has
prepared its future product release plans taking this competitive approval
process into consideration, if the Company has incorrectly predicted the
impact of this restrictive approval process, and as a result the Company fails
to obtain approvals for all products in the Company's development plans, such
failure could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
operating results and financial condition. The Company depends upon Sony
Computer Entertainment and Nintendo for the manufacture of the Company's
products that are compatible with their respective video game consoles. As a
result, Sony and Nintendo have the ability to raise prices for supplying such
products at any time and effectively control the timing of the Company's
release of new titles for those platforms. PlayStation products consist of CD-
ROMs and are typically delivered by Sony Computer Entertainment within a
relatively short lead time. Manufacturers of Nintendo and other video game
cartridges typically deliver software to the Company within 45 to 60 days
after receipt of a purchase order. If the Company experiences unanticipated
delays in the delivery of video game console products from Sony Computer
Entertainment or Nintendo, or if actual retailer and consumer demand for its
interactive entertainment software differs from that forecast by the Company,
its business, operating results and financial condition could be materially
adversely affected.
FUTURE CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The Company expects that its capital requirements will increase
significantly in the future. The Company failed to generate cash flow from
operations in both the eight months ended December 31, 1997 and the former
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fiscal year ended April 30, 1997. There can be no assurance that the Company
will ever generate cash flow from operations. The Company's ability to fund
its capital requirements out of available cash, its bank line of credit and
cash generated from operations will depend on numerous factors, including the
progress of the Company's product development programs, the rate of growth of
the Company's business, and the commercial success of the Company's products.
The Company will likely be required to seek additional funds through debt or
equity financing. The issuance of additional equity securities by the Company
could result in substantial dilution to stockholders. If adequate funds are
not available on acceptable terms, the Company would be required to delay or
scale back its product development and marketing programs, which could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and
financial condition. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources."
DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL
The Company's success depends to a significant extent on the continued
service of its key product design, development, sales, marketing and
management personnel, and in particular on the leadership, strategic vision
and industry reputation of its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Brian
Fargo. The Company's future success will also depend upon the Company's
ability to continue to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified employees
and contractors, particularly key software design and development personnel.
Competition for highly skilled employees is intense, and there can be no
assurance that the Company will be successful in attracting and retaining such
personnel. Specifically, the Company may experience increased costs in order
to attract and retain skilled employees. The Company's failure to retain the
services of Brian Fargo or its other key personnel or to attract and retain
additional qualified employees could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, operating results and financial condition.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS; CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS
International net revenues accounted for 28.7%, 38.4% and 25.4% of the
Company's total net revenues in the eight months ended December 31, 1997 and
in the former fiscal years ended April 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The
Company intends to continue to expand its direct and indirect sales, marketing
and product localization activities worldwide. Such expansion will require
significant management time and attention and financial resources in order to
develop improved international sales and support channels. There can be no
assurance, however, that the Company will be able to maintain or increase
international market demand for its products. International sales and
operations are subject to a number of inherent risks, including the impact of
possible recessionary environments in economies outside the U.S., the time and
financial costs associated with translating and localizing products for
foreign markets, longer accounts receivable collection periods and greater
difficulty in accounts receivable collection, unexpected changes in regulatory
requirements, difficulties and costs of staffing and managing foreign
operations, and political and economic instability. For example, the Company
has recently experienced difficulties selling products in certain Asian
countries as a result of economic instability in such countries, and there can
be no assurance that such difficulties will not continue or occur in other
countries in the future. There can be no assurance that the foregoing factors
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's future international
net revenues and, consequently, on the Company's business, operating results
and financial condition. The Company currently does not engage in currency
hedging activities. Although exposure to currency fluctuations to date has
been insignificant, there can be no assurance that fluctuations in currency
exchange rates in the future will not have a material adverse effect on net
revenues from international sales and licensing, and thus on the Company's
business, operating results and financial condition. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
MANAGEMENT OF GROWTH
The Company has recently undergone a period of rapid growth that has placed
a significant strain on the Company's financial, management and other
resources. The Company's ability to manage its growth effectively, should it
continue, will require it to continue to improve its operational, financial
and management information systems and to attract, train, motivate, manage and
retain key employees. If the Company's executives are unable
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to manage growth effectively, the Company's business, operating results and
financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
The Company regards its software as proprietary and relies primarily on a
combination of copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, employee and third
party nondisclosure agreements and other methods to protect its proprietary
rights. The Company owns or licenses various copyrights and trademarks. While
the Company provides "shrinkwrap" license agreements or limitations on use
with its software, the enforceability of such agreements or limitations is
uncertain. The Company is aware that unauthorized copying occurs within the
computer software industry, and if a significantly greater amount of
unauthorized copying of the Company's interactive entertainment software
products were to occur, the Company's operating results could be materially
adversely affected. While the Company does not copy protect its products, it
does not provide source code to third parties unless they have signed
nondisclosure agreements with respect thereto.
The Company relies on existing copyright laws to prevent unauthorized
distribution of its software. Existing copyright laws afford only limited
protection. Policing unauthorized use of the Company's products is difficult,
and software piracy can be expected to be a persistent problem, especially in
certain international markets. Further, the laws of certain countries in which
the Company's products are or may be distributed either do not protect the
Company's products and intellectual property rights to the same extent as the
laws of the U.S. or are weakly enforced. Legal protection of the Company's
rights may be ineffective in such countries, and as the Company leverages its
software products using emerging technologies, such as the Internet and on-
line services, the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property
rights, and to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of others,
becomes more difficult. In addition, the intellectual property laws are less
clear with respect to such emerging technologies. There can be no assurance
that existing intellectual property laws will provide adequate protection to
the Company's products in connection with such emerging technologies.
As the number of interactive entertainment software products in the industry
increases and the features and content of these products further overlap,
software developers may increasingly become subject to infringement claims.
Although the Company makes reasonable efforts to ensure that its products do
not violate the intellectual property rights of others, there can be no
assurance that claims of infringement will not be made. Any such claims, with
or without merit, can be time consuming and expensive to defend. From time to
time, the Company has received communication from third parties asserting that
features or content of certain of its products may infringe upon the
intellectual property rights of such parties. There can be no assurance that
existing or future infringement claims against the Company will not result in
costly litigation or require the Company to license the intellectual property
rights of third parties, either of which could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition. See
"Business--Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights."
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING SYSTEM; GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTIONS
Legislation is periodically introduced in the U.S., in individual states and
in foreign countries to establish a system for providing consumers with
information about graphic violence and sexually explicit material contained in
interactive entertainment software products. Such a system would include
procedures with which interactive entertainment software publishers would be
expected to comply by identifying particular products within defined rating
categories and communicating such ratings to consumers through appropriate
package labeling and through advertising and marketing presentations
consistent with each product's rating. In addition, many foreign countries
have laws which permit governmental entities to censor the content of certain
works, including interactive entertainment software. In certain instances, the
Company may be required to modify its products to comply with the requirements
of such governmental entities, which could delay the release of those products
in such countries. Such delays could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, operating results and financial condition. While the
Company currently voluntarily submits its products to industry-created review
boards and publishes their ratings on its game packaging, the Company believes
that mandatory government-run interactive entertainment software products
rating systems eventually will be
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adopted in many countries which represent significant markets or potential
markets for the Company. Due to the uncertainties inherent in the
implementation of such a rating system, confusion in the marketplace may
occur, and the Company is unable to predict what effect, if any, such a rating
system would have on the Company's business.
DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNET/ON-LINE SERVICES OR PRODUCTS
The Company seeks to establish an on-line presence by creating and
supporting sites on the Internet. The Company's future plans envision
conducting and supporting on-line product offerings through these sites or
others. The ability of the Company to successfully establish an on-line
presence and to offer on-line products will depend on several factors that are
outside the Company's control, including the emergence of a robust on-line
industry and infrastructure and the development and implementation of
technological advancements to the Internet to increase bandwidth and the speed
of responsiveness to the point that will allow the Company to conduct and
support on-line product offerings. Because global commerce and the exchange of
information on the Internet and other similar open, wide area networks are
relatively new and evolving, there can be no assurance that a viable
commercial marketplace on the Internet will emerge from the developing
industry infrastructure, that the appropriate complementary products for
providing and carrying Internet traffic and commerce will be developed, that
the Company will be able to create or develop a sustainable or profitable on-
line presence or that the Company will be able to generate any significant
revenue from on-line product offerings in the near future, or at all. If the
Internet does not become a viable commercial marketplace, or if such
development occurs but is insufficient to meet the Company's needs or if such
development is delayed beyond the point when the Company plans to have
established an on-line service, the Company's business, operating results and
financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
Many currently installed computer systems and software products are coded to
accept only two digit entries in the date code field. These date code fields
will need to accept four digit entries to distinguish 21st century dates from
20th century dates. As a result, in less than two years, computer systems and
software used by many companies may need to be upgraded to comply with such
Year 2000 requirements. The Company believes that its products, which are
self-contained software programs that run independently of external
chronology, will not be significantly affected by Year 2000 problems. The
Company is currently in the process of investigating whether its internal
accounting systems and other operational systems are Year 2000 compliant. The
Company has been informed by the vendor of its internal accounting software
that upgrades that will bring such software into Year 2000 compliance will be
provided to the Company under its existing software maintenance agreement in
the third quarter of 1998. The Company expects to effect the conversion of its
internal accounting system to such upgraded software by the end of 1998. There
can be no assurance that such upgrades will be provided on a timely basis or
will be free of errors. In addition, there can be no assurance that certain of
the Company's products or the Company's internal computer systems and networks
or those of its key vendors, developers and distributors will not be adversely
affected by Year 2000 issues, which could have a material adverse effect on
the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ACQUISITIONS
As part of its strategy to enhance distribution and product development
capabilities, the Company intends to pursue acquisitions of complementary
businesses, products and technologies. Some of these acquisitions could be
material in size and scope. While the Company will continue to search for
appropriate acquisition opportunities, there can be no assurance that the
Company will be successful in identifying suitable acquisition opportunities.
If any potential acquisition opportunity is identified, there can be no
assurance that the Company will consummate such acquisition, and if such
acquisition does occur, there can be no assurance that it will be successful
in enhancing the Company's business or will be accretive to the Company's
earnings. As the interactive entertainment software industry continues to
consolidate, the Company may face increased competition for acquisition
opportunities, which may inhibit its ability to complete suitable transactions
or increase the cost thereof. Future acquisitions could also divert
substantial management time, could result in short term reductions in earnings
or special transaction or other charges and may be difficult to integrate with
existing operations or assets.
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The Company may, in the future, issue additional shares of Common Stock in
connection with one or more acquisitions, which may dilute its stockholders,
including investors in the Offering. Additionally, with respect to future
acquisitions, the Company's stockholders may not have an opportunity to review
the financial statements of the entity being acquired or to vote on such
acquisitions.
CONTROL BY DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Company's directors and officers and Universal, which currently has two
representatives on the Company's Board of Directors, will, in the aggregate,
beneficially own approximately % of the Company's outstanding Common Stock
following the completion of the Offering, assuming that the Underwriters' over-
allotment option is not exercised. These stockholders, if acting together,
would be able to control substantially all matters requiring approval by the
stockholders of the Company, including the election of directors and the
approval of mergers or other business combination transactions. Such
concentration of ownership could discourage or prevent a change in control of
the Company. See "Principal Stockholders." Certain directors, officers and
other affiliates of the Company will receive a material benefit as a result of
the Offering. See "Use of Proceeds."
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Sales of Common Stock, including Common Stock issued upon the exercise of
outstanding options, in the public market after the Offering could materially
adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock. Such sales also might
make it more difficult for the Company to sell equity or equity-related
securities in the future at a time and price that the Company deems acceptable,
or at all. Upon the completion of the Offering, the Company will have
shares of Common Stock outstanding. Of these shares, the
shares sold in the Offering ( shares if the Underwriters' over-allotment
option is exercised in full) will be freely tradable without restriction under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), unless purchased
by "affiliates" of the Company, as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the
Securities Act ("Rule 144"). The remaining shares of Common Stock
held by existing stockholders ( shares if the Underwriters' over-allotment
option is exercised in full) are "restricted securities," as that term is
defined in Rule 144 and were issued and sold by the Company in reliance on
exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. These
restricted shares may be sold in the public market only if registered or
pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144. Holders of an
aggregate of shares of Common Stock ( shares if the Underwriters'
over-allotment option is exercised in full) and holders of options and warrants
to purchase an aggregate of shares of Common Stock have agreed,
pursuant to certain lock-up agreements with the Representatives (or pursuant to
similar market standoff agreements with the Company), that they will not offer,
sell, contract to sell, grant any option to sell or otherwise dispose of,
directly or indirectly, any shares of Common Stock owned by them or that could
be purchased by them through the exercise of options to purchase Common Stock
of the Company for a period of 180 days after the date of this Prospectus
without prior written consent of Piper Jaffray Inc. Such lock-up agreements
will not apply to the sale of Common Stock by the Selling Stockholder pursuant
to the exercise of the Underwriters' over-allotment option. Upon expiration of
the lock-up agreements, shares held by existing stockholders (
shares if the Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full) will be
eligible for sale subject to the volume and other restrictions of Rule 144, and
shares will be eligible for sale without restriction under Rule 144(k).
As of the date hereof, shares were subject to outstanding options to
purchase Common Stock, of which shares are subject to the lock-up
agreements described above. Following completion of the Offering, holders of
shares ( shares if the Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised
in full) will be entitled to certain demand and piggyback registration rights
upon termination of lock-up agreements. Any exercise of these registration
rights could impair the Company's ability to raise capital through the sale of
its equity securities and, if such registered shares are sold, could have a
material adverse effect on the market price of the Common Stock. See
"Description of Capital Stock--Registration Rights" and "Shares Eligible for
Future Sale."
BROAD DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT TO ALLOCATE OFFERING PROCEEDS
The Company expects to utilize the net proceeds from the Offering to repay
the outstanding portion of its bank line of credit, to repay certain
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes, to repay an accrued bonus owed to
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an officer and director of the Company and other amounts payable to certain
affiliates of the Company, to expand its sales and marketing activities, to
fund product development, and for working capital and general corporate
purposes. The Company may use a portion of the net proceeds for acquisitions
of complementary products, technologies or businesses. However, no commitments
or agreements with respect to any acquisition currently exist. The Company
currently is not able to estimate precisely the allocation of the proceeds
among such uses, and the timing and amount of expenditures will vary depending
upon numerous factors. The Company's management will have broad discretion to
allocate the net proceeds of the Offering and to determine the timing of
expenditures, and there can be no assurance that the net proceeds can or will
be invested to yield a significant return. See "Use of Proceeds," "Certain
Transactions--Transactions with Fargo and Universal" and "--Other
Transactions."
ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS; DELAWARE LAW AND CERTAIN CHARTER AND BYLAW PROVISIONS;
PREFERRED STOCK
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, as well as Delaware
corporate law, contain certain provisions that could have the effect of
delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company and could
materially adversely affect the prevailing market price of the Common Stock.
Certain of such provisions impose various procedural and other requirements
that could make it more difficult for stockholders to effect certain corporate
actions. See "Description of Capital Stock."
DILUTION
The initial public offering price is substantially higher than the net
tangible book value per share of Common Stock. Investors purchasing shares of
Common Stock in the Offering will incur immediate and substantial net tangible
book value dilution of $ per share, assuming an initial public offering
price of $ per share. To the extent that options to purchase the Company's
Common Stock are exercised, there will be further dilution. In addition, the
Company may issue additional shares in connection with compensation of
employees, acquisition of complementary products, technologies or businesses
or strategic relationships. To the extent that such pool is increased or
additional shares are issued, there will be additional dilution. See
"Dilution," "Capitalization" and "Description of Capital Stock."
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USE OF PROCEEDS
The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the shares of Common
Stock offered by the Company hereby are estimated to be approximately $ at
an assumed initial public offering price of $ per share and after deducting
the estimated underwriting discount and offering expenses. If the
Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised, the Company will not receive
any proceeds from the sale of Common Stock by the Selling Stockholder. The
Company expects to use approximately $27.5 million of the net proceeds to
repay amounts outstanding under the Company's current bank line of credit,
which terminates in May 1999 and which bears interest at a rate per annum
equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate plus 4.87%. In addition, the
Company expects to use approximately $6.1 million of the net proceeds to repay
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes, which bear interest at the rate of 12%
per annum and are payable upon the closing of the Offering, and accrued
interest thereon. See "Description of Capital Stock--Common Stock Warrants."
In addition, the Company expects to use $1.0 million of the net proceeds to
pay an accrued bonus awarded to Brian Fargo, the Company's Chief Executive
Officer and Chairman of the Board, by the Board of Directors in 1994. The
Company expects to use approximately $1.5 million of the net proceeds to pay
certain amounts due to Universal Interactive Studios under the terms of an
existing distribution agreement. See "Certain Transactions." The Company
expects to use the remainder of the net proceeds of the Offering for working
capital and general corporate purposes, including increasing the Company's
product development and sales and marketing activities. From time to time, the
Company reviews possible strategic acquisitions of businesses, products or
technologies complementary to those of the Company, and a portion of the net
proceeds may also be used for such acquisitions. The Company is not currently
a party to any commitments or agreements with respect to any acquisitions.
Pending such uses, the Company intends to invest the net proceeds of the
Offering in short-term, interest bearing, investment-grade securities.
DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company anticipates that all future earnings will be retained to finance
future growth, and the Company does not anticipate paying any dividends on its
Common Stock in the foreseeable future. The Company's bank line of credit
agreement currently restricts the Company from paying cash dividends without
the prior written consent of the bank. See "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and
Capital Resources."
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DILUTION
The net tangible book value (deficit) of the Company as of December 31, 1997
was $(3,361,000) or $(0.31) per share. "Net tangible book value (deficit) per
share" is determined by dividing the number of shares of Common Stock
outstanding into the net tangible book value of the Company (tangible assets
less liabilities). After giving effect to the Offering and use of net proceeds
described herein, and the exercise of certain Common Stock Warrants by the
cancellation of certain Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes, the pro forma
net tangible book value of the Company at December 31, 1997 would have been
approximately $ or $ per share based on an assumed initial public
offering price of $ per share. This represents an immediate increase in the
net tangible book value of approximately $ to present stockholders and an
immediate dilution of $ per share to new investors purchasing shares of
Common Stock at the assumed initial public offering price. The following table
sets forth this per share dilution:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Initial public offering price per share: $
Net tangible book value (deficit) before the Offering........ $(0.31)
Increase resulting from the Offering......................... $
------
Pro forma net tangible book value per share after the Offer-
ing........................................................... $
---
Dilution per share to new investors............................ $
===
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes the difference between existing stockholders
and new investors with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock
purchased from the Company, the total cash consideration paid and the average
price paid per share (before deducting the estimated underwriting discount and
offering expenses):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES OF COMMON AVERAGE
STOCK PURCHASED TOTAL CONSIDERATION PRICE
------------------- ------------------- PER
NUMBER PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT SHARE
----------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Existing Stockholders(1)....... 10,951,828 % $15,486,000 % $1.41
New Investors..................
----------- ----- ----------- -----
Total........................ 100.0% $ 100.0%
=========== ===== =========== =====
</TABLE>
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(1) Based on shares outstanding at December 31, 1997. Excludes shares of
Common Stock issuable upon the closing of the Offering upon the exercise
of Common Stock Warrants by the cancellation of Subordinated Secured
Promissory Notes at an exercise price of $ per share (based on an
assumed initial public offering price of $ per share). Also excludes
(i) 1,838,972 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of stock
options outstanding at December 31, 1997, which had a weighted average
exercise price of $5.31 per share (does not reflect option repricing
subsequent to December 31, 1997), (ii) 240,100 shares of Common Stock
issuable upon the exercise of certain stock options granted subsequent to
December 31, 1997, which had a weighted average exercise price of $8.00
per share, (iii) 1,679,041 shares reserved for issuance pursuant to future
option grants under the Company's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan and (iv)
200,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Company's
Employee Stock Purchase Plan. See "Management--Employee Benefit Plans--
Stock Incentive Plans," "Description of Capital Stock--Common Stock
Warrants" and Notes 6 and 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the capitalization of the Company as of
December 31, 1997, and as adjusted to give effect to (i) the sale of
shares of Common Stock offered by the Company hereby at an assumed initial
public offering price of $ per share and the application of the net proceeds
after deducting the estimated underwriting discount and offering expenses
payable by the Company, and (ii) the issuance of shares of Common
Stock upon the closing of the Offering upon the exercise of Common Stock
Warrants at an exercise price of $ per share by the cancellation of
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes. This table should be read in
conjunction with "Use of Proceeds," "Selected Consolidated Financial
Information" and the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in
this Prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1997
---------------------
ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED
-------- -----------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt......................... $ 14,767 $
======== ====
Accrued Expenses.......................................... $ 22,549 $
======== ====
Long-Term Debt:
Bank line of credit..................................... $ 23,246 $
Notes payable to former employee........................ 101
Other long-term debt.................................... 40
-------- ----
Total long-term debt, net of current portion.......... $ 23,387 $
-------- ----
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock, $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares
authorized; no shares issued and outstanding, actual
and as adjusted........................................ -- --
Common Stock, $.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares autho-
rized; 10,951,828 and shares issued and outstand-
ing, actual and as adjusted(1)......................... $ 11 $
Paid-in capital......................................... 18,408
Accumulated deficit..................................... (19,877)
Cumulative translation adjustment....................... 191
-------- ----
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity.................... $ (1,267) $
-------- ----
Total capitalization (including long-term debt): $ 22,120 $
======== ====
</TABLE>
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(1) Based on shares outstanding at December 31, 1997. Includes shares of
Common Stock issuable upon the closing of the Offering upon the exercise
of Common Stock Warrants by the cancellation of Subordinated Secured
Promissory Notes at an exercise price of $ per share (based on an assumed
initial public offering price of $ per share). Excludes (i) 1,838,972
shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of stock options outstanding
at such date, which had a weighted average exercise price of $5.31 per
share (does not reflect option repricing subsequent to December 31, 1997),
(ii) 240,100 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of certain
stock options granted subsequent to December 31, 1997, which had a
weighted average exercise price of $8.00 per share, (iii) 1,679,041 shares
reserved for issuance pursuant to future option grants under the Company's
1997 Stock Incentive Plan and (iv) 200,000 shares of Common Stock reserved
for issuance under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. See
"Management--Employee Benefit Plans--Stock Incentive Plans" and
"Description of Capital Stock--Common Stock Warrants" and Notes 6 and 13
of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
The selected consolidated statements of operations data for the former
fiscal years ended April 30, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and the eight months ended
December 31, 1997, and the selected consolidated balance sheets data as of
April 30, 1996 and 1997 and as of December 31, 1997 are derived from the
Company's audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this
Prospectus. The selected consolidated statements of operations data for the
years ended April 30, 1993 and 1994, and the selected consolidated balance
sheets data as of April 30, 1993, 1994, and 1995 are derived from the
Company's audited consolidated financial statements not included in this
Prospectus. The selected consolidated statements of operations data for the
eight months ended December 31, 1996 is derived from the Company's unaudited
consolidated financial statements. The unaudited pro forma loss per share is
derived from the unaudited pro forma data included elsewhere in this
Prospectus. The Company's historical results are not necessarily indicative of
the results that may be achieved for any other period. The following data
should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the Consolidated Financial
Statements included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EIGHT MONTHS ENDED
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------- --------------------
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
DATA(1):
Net revenues............ $25,355 $52,668 $79,546 $96,952 $ 83,262 $ 50,364 $ 85,961
Cost of goods sold...... 13,374 31,223 45,491 49,939 62,480 35,725 44,864
------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------- --------
Gross profit............ 11,981 21,445 34,055 47,013 20,782 14,639 41,097
------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------- --------
Operating expenses:
Marketing and sales.... 4,421 7,698 14,280 23,285 24,627 15,747 20,603
General and administra-
tive.................. 1,589 4,805 5,528 9,025 9,408 8,730 8,989
Product development.... 2,054 3,646 8,200 15,120 21,431 12,464 14,291
------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------- --------
Total operating ex-
penses................ 8,064 16,149 28,008 47,430 55,466 36,941 43,883
------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------- --------
Operating income
(loss)................. 3,917 5,296 6,047 (417) (34,684) (22,302) (2,786)
Other income (expense).. 112 68 1,046 (807) (1,600) (1,085) (2,273)
------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------- --------
Income (loss) before in-
come taxes............. 4,029 5,364 7,093 (1,224) (36,284) (23,387) (5,059)
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes........... 1,406 2,161 2,844 (480) (9,065) (5,918) --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------- --------
Net income (loss)....... $ 2,623 $ 3,203 $ 4,249 $ (744) $(27,219) $ (17,469) $ (5,059)
======= ======= ======= ======= ======== ========= ========
Net income (loss) per
share(2):
Basic.................. $ 0.32 $ 0.37 $ 0.40 $ (0.07) $ (2.46) $ (1.58) $ (0.45)
======= ======= ======= ======= ======== ========= ========
Diluted................ $ 0.29 $ 0.32 $ 0.35 $ (0.07) $ (2.46) $ (1.58) $ (0.45)
======= ======= ======= ======= ======== ========= ========
Pro forma (unaudited).. $ (1.78) $ (0.17)
======== ========
SELECTED OPERATING DATA:
Net revenues by segment:
North America.......... $19,436 $41,752 $51,892 $54,702 $ 38,606 $ 27,755 $ 51,833
International.......... 2,919 569 13,829 24,579 32,006 13,935 24,642
OEM, royalty and li-
censing............... 3,000 10,347 13,825 17,671 12,650 8,674 9,486
Net revenues by plat-
form:
Personal computer...... $16,988 $25,281 $44,546 $73,684 $ 53,288 $ 31,729 $ 47,771
Video game console..... 8,367 27,387 35,000 23,268 29,974 18,635 38,190
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
-----------------------------------------
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEETS DATA:
Working capital......... $ 5,546 $22,775 $25,227 $18,485 $ 7,890 $13,616
Total assets............ 10,073 35,450 44,226 68,511 69,005 77,821
Total long-term debt
(including current por-
tion).................. 469 384 262 108 14,970 38,154
Stockholders' equity
(deficit).............. 5,953 25,053 30,069 30,195 3,401 (1,267)
</TABLE>
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(1) Effective May 1, 1997, the Company changed its fiscal year end from April
30 to December 31.
(2) See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for an
explanation of the number of shares used in computing net income (loss)
per share.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The Company commenced operations in 1983, and operated as an independent
development studio until 1988, creating interactive entertainment software
games for publishers including Electronic Arts and Activision. In 1988, the
Company began publishing software through an affiliate label relationship with
Activision, pursuant to which Activision distributed the Company's software in
North America. The Company began publishing and distributing its own
interactive entertainment software for both PCs and video game consoles in
1992 and has continued to build its publishing and distribution infrastructure
since that date. In addition to developing products through its internal
product development group, the Company publishes titles developed by third
party interactive entertainment software developers.
The Company derives net revenues primarily from direct sales of interactive
entertainment software for PCs and video game consoles to retailers and mass
merchants, from indirect sales to software distributors in North America and
internationally, from the distribution by the Company on an affiliate label
basis of titles published by third parties, and from direct sales to end-users
through the Company's catalogs and the Internet. The Company also derives
royalty-based revenues from licensing arrangements, from the sale of products
by third party distributors in international markets, and from OEM bundling
transactions.
The Company recognizes net revenues from the sale of its products upon
shipment. Subject to certain limitations, the Company permits customers to
obtain exchanges within certain specified periods and provides price
protection on certain unsold merchandise. Net revenues from product sales are
reflected after deducting an allowance for returns and price protection. With
respect to license agreements which provide customers the right to multiple
copies in exchange for guaranteed amounts, net revenues are recognized upon
delivery of the product master or the first copy. Per copy royalties on sales
which exceed the guarantee are recognized as earned.
In order to expand the Company's distribution channels and engage in
software development in overseas markets, in 1995 the Company established
operations in the United Kingdom and in Japan. In July 1997, the Company
initiated a licensing strategy in Japan and terminated its operations there.
International net revenues accounted for approximately 28.7%, 38.4% and 25.4%
of the Company's net revenues during the eight months ended December 31, 1997
and the former fiscal years ended April 30, 1997 and April 30, 1996,
respectively.
In January 1997, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Interplay
OEM, Inc. ("Interplay OEM"), which had previously operated as a division of
the Company. Interplay OEM distributes the Company's interactive entertainment
software titles, as well as those of other software publishers, to computer
hardware and peripheral device manufacturers for use in bundling arrangements.
OEM, royalty and licensing net revenues accounted for 11.0% of the Company's
total net revenues for the eight months ended December 31, 1997 in comparison
to 15.2% for the former fiscal year ended April 30, 1997. OEM, royalty and
licensing net revenues generally are incremental net revenues and do not have
significant additional product development or sales and marketing costs, and
accordingly have a more significant impact on the Company's operating results.
The Company expects that OEM, royalty and licensing net revenues may continue
to decline, both in dollars and as a percentage of net revenues, as a larger
proportion of OEM, royalty and licensing net revenues are generated from
royalty-based licensing transactions as opposed to the shipment of finished
goods and as the OEM channel of distribution becomes more competitive.
Cost of goods sold related to PC and video game console net revenues
represents the manufacturing and related costs of interactive entertainment
software products, including costs of media, manuals, duplication, packaging
materials, assembly, freight and royalties paid to developers, licensors and
hardware manufacturers. Cost of goods sold related to royalty-based net
revenues primarily represents third party licensing fees and royalties paid by
the Company. Typically, cost of goods sold as a percentage of net revenues for
video game console products and affiliate label products are higher than cost
of goods sold as a percentage of net revenues for PC based products due to the
relatively higher manufacturing and royalty costs associated with these
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products. Also included in the cost of goods sold is the amortization of
prepaid royalty and license fees paid to third party software developers.
Prepaid royalties are expensed over a period of six months from initial
shipment. The Company evaluates the likelihood of future realization of
prepaid royalties quarterly, on a product by product basis, and charges cost
of goods sold for any amounts that it deems unlikely to be realized through
future product sales.
The Company's results of operations for the former fiscal year ended April
30, 1997 were adversely affected by a number of factors, including delays in
the completion of certain products, which led the Company to release
alternative titles developed by third parties which did not achieve broad
market acceptance, and a sharp decline in the market for titles for the
Macintosh and Sega Saturn platforms, both of which resulted in a higher than
expected level of product returns and markdown allowances. Operating results
for the period were also negatively affected by (i) the Company's decision to
write-off $5.9 million in prepayments to third party developers relating to
titles or platform versions of titles which had been cancelled or which were
expected to achieve lower unit sales than were originally forecast, (ii) an
excessive reliance on development projects utilizing new technologies in the
face of increasing development costs, (iii) slower than expected growth in
sales in the Japanese market, and (iv) investments in new product lines in the
sports and edutainment categories. The Company has taken a number of steps to
address these issues, both strategically and operationally. During the second
half of 1997, the Company restructured and reduced its internal development
organization into five divisions, each of which is dedicated to the production
and development of products for a particular product category. The Company
believes that this divisional approach will enable the Company to better
manage its internal and external development processes and to obtain greater
efficiency and predictability in its product development process. The Company
is also in the process of restructuring its product development pipeline such
that a significant number of the products under development will be utilizing
existing core technologies or other game content in order to reduce the
development costs and development time for such products. In addition, in July
1997 the Company closed its Japanese office, and initiated a licensing
strategy in Japan in order to avoid the high costs of conducting operations
there. The Company also discontinued and absorbed the cost of numerous
Macintosh and Sega Saturn development projects, and, due to lower than
expected sales growth and intense competition in the edutainment product
category, the Company suspended its product development plans for its
edutainment product line.
Effective May 1, 1997, the Company changed its fiscal year end from April 30
to December 31. Accordingly, the discussion of financial results set forth
below compares the eight months ending December 31, 1997 to the comparable
1996 period, and compares the Company's previous fiscal years ended April 30,
1997, 1996 and 1995.
The Company's operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past
and will likely fluctuate significantly in the future, both on a quarterly and
an annual basis. A number of factors may cause or contribute to such
fluctuations, and many of such factors are beyond the Company's control. There
can be no assurance that the Company will be profitable in any particular
period. It is likely that the Company's operating results in one or more
future periods will fail to meet or exceed the expectations of securities
analysts or investors. See "Risk Factors--Fluctuations in Operating Results;
Uncertainty of Future Results; Seasonality."
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain consolidated statements of operations
data and segment and platform data for the periods indicated expressed as a
percentage of net revenues:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EIGHT MONTHS ENDED
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31,
----------------------- ------------------
1995 1996 1997 1996 1997
------ ------ ------ --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DA-
TA:
Net revenues................ 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of goods sold.......... 57.2 51.5 75.0 70.9 52.2
------ ------ ------ --------- ---------
Gross profit............ 42.8 48.5 25.0 29.1 47.8
Operating expenses:
Marketing and sales....... 18.0 24.0 29.6 31.3 24.0
General and administra-
tive..................... 6.9 9.3 11.3 17.3 10.5
Product development....... 10.3 15.6 25.7 24.7 16.6
------ ------ ------ --------- ---------
Total operating ex-
penses................. 35.2 48.9 66.6 73.3 51.1
------ ------ ------ --------- ---------
Operating income (loss)..... 7.6 (0.4) (41.7) (44.3) (3.3)
Other income (expense)...... 1.3 (0.9) (1.9) (2.1) (2.6)
------ ------ ------ --------- ---------
Income (loss) before income
taxes...................... 8.9 (1.3) (43.6) (46.4) (5.9)
Provision (benefit) for in-
come taxes................. 3.6 (0.5) (10.9) (11.7) --
------ ------ ------ --------- ---------
Net income (loss)....... 5.3% (0.8)% (32.7)% (34.7)% (5.9)%
====== ====== ====== ========= =========
SELECTED OPERATING DATA:
Net revenues by segment:
North America............. 65.2% 56.4% 46.4% 55.1% 60.3%
International............. 17.4 25.4 38.4 27.7 28.7
OEM, royalty and licens-
ing...................... 17.4 18.2 15.2 17.2 11.0
------ ------ ------ --------- ---------
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
====== ====== ====== ========= =========
Net revenues by platform:
Personal computer......... 56.0% 76.0% 64.0% 63.0% 55.6%
Video game console........ 44.0 24.0 36.0 37.0 44.4
------ ------ ------ --------- ---------
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
====== ====== ====== ========= =========
</TABLE>
EIGHT MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 COMPARED TO THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996
Net Revenues.
Net revenues for the eight months ended December 31, 1997 increased 70.7% to
$86.0 million from $50.4 million in the comparable 1996 period. North American
net revenues increased to $51.8 million from $27.8 million in the 1996 period,
and international net revenues increased to $24.6 million from $13.9 million
in the 1996 period. The increase in net revenues in the 1997 period was
primarily due to increased title releases across multiple platforms, including
significant video game console title releases in the calendar fourth quarter
of 1997, and a higher than expected level of product returns and markdowns
recorded during the 1996 period. OEM, royalty and licensing net revenues
decreased to 11.0% of net revenues in the 1997 period from 17.2% in the 1996
period. The Company expects that OEM, royalty and licensing net revenues will
continue to decline, both in dollars and as a percentage of net revenues, as a
larger proportion of OEM net revenues are generated from royalty-based
licensing transactions as opposed to the shipment of finished goods and as the
OEM channel of distribution becomes more competitive.
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Cost of Goods Sold; Gross Margin
Cost of goods sold increased 25.6% in the eight months ended December 31,
1997 to $44.9 million, or 52.2% of net revenues, from $35.7 million, or 70.9%
of net revenues, in the comparable 1996 period. Gross margin increased to
47.8% in the 1997 period from 29.1% in the 1996 period. The increase in gross
margin was primarily due to reductions in sales by the Company on an affiliate
label basis of titles published by third parties, reductions in OEM royalty
expenses as a percentage of net revenues, and changes in the product mix of
externally developed products released during the periods, offset in part by
greater manufacturing costs attributable to an increased number of video game
console products released during the 1997 period. The 1996 period also
included the effects of additional write-offs of prepaid royalties relating to
titles or platform versions of titles which had been cancelled or which were
expected to achieve lower unit sales than were originally forecast.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased 18.8% to $43.9 million, or 51.1% of net
revenues, in the eight months ended December 31, 1997 from $36.9 million, or
73.3% of net revenues, for the comparable 1996 period.
Marketing and Sales. Marketing and sales expenses primarily include
advertising and retail marketing support, sales commissions, marketing and
sales personnel, customer support services, fulfillment and other costs.
Marketing and sales expenses increased 30.8% to $20.6 million, or 24.0% of net
revenues, for the eight months ended December 31, 1997 from $15.7 million, or
31.3% of net revenues, for the comparable 1996 period. The increase in
absolute dollars was primarily due to advertising and other marketing costs
associated with the increase in products launched during the period. The
decrease as a percentage of net revenues was primarily attributable to
operating efficiencies gained as a result of an increased net revenues base.
The Company expects that marketing and sales expense in future periods will
increase both in absolute dollars and as a percentage of net revenues from the
levels experienced in the eight months ended December 31, 1997 as the Company
increases its marketing and sales operations.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses primarily
include administrative personnel expenses, facilities costs, professional
expenses and other overhead charges. General and administrative expenses
increased 3.0% to $9.0 million, or 10.5% of net revenues, in the eight months
ended December 31, 1997 from $8.7 million, or 17.3% of net revenues, in the
comparable 1996 period. The increase in absolute dollars was primarily
attributable to increased personnel and operations and facilities costs both
in North America and Europe in support of increased net revenues. The decrease
as a percentage of net revenues was primarily attributable to operating
efficiencies gained as a result of an increased net revenues base. The Company
expects that in future periods general and administrative expenses will
increase in absolute dollars, but may vary as a percentage of net revenues.
Product Development. Product development expenses, which primarily include
personnel and support costs, are charged to operations in the period incurred.
Product development expenses increased 14.7% to $14.3 million, or 16.6% of net
revenues, in the eight months ended December 31, 1997 from $12.5 million, or
24.7% of net revenues, in the comparable 1996 period. The increase in absolute
dollars was primarily due to the addition of personnel in the Company's
product development group, an increase in the number of products under
development and the initiation of European and OEM product development in the
1997 period. The decrease as a percentage of net revenues primarily reflected
operating efficiencies gained as a result of increased net revenues. The
Company expects that in future periods product development expenses will
increase in absolute dollars, but may vary as a percentage of net revenues.
Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) primarily includes interest expense on the Company's
bank line of credit and Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes. Interest
expense increased to $3.0 million in the eight months ended December 31, 1997
from $1.1 million in the comparable 1996 period. This increase was due to
increased borrowings under the Company's line of credit to support increased
working capital requirements in the 1997 period and interest on the
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes, which were issued from October 1996
through February 1997 and were outstanding throughout the 1997 period.
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Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
The Company recorded no tax provision in the eight months ended December 31,
1997, compared to a tax benefit of $5.9 million in the comparable 1996 period.
No tax benefit was recorded in the 1997 period due to the uncertainty of
realization in future periods.
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1997 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1996
Net Revenues
Net revenues in the year ended April 30, 1997 decreased 14.1% to $83.3
million from $97.0 million in the comparable 1996 period. North American net
revenues decreased to $38.6 million in the 1997 period from $54.7 million in
the 1996 period and international net revenues increased to $32.0 million in
the 1997 period from $24.6 million in the 1996 period. OEM, royalty and
licensing net revenues accounted for 15.2% of total net revenues for the 1997
period, compared to 18.2% for the 1996 period. The decrease in net revenues
for the 1997 period was primarily due to a decreased number of title releases
resulting from certain product delays across multiple platforms, lower unit
sales of the titles released during the period and a higher than expected
level of product returns and markdowns recorded during the period.
Cost of Goods Sold; Gross Margin
Cost of goods sold increased 25.1% to $62.5 million, or 75.0% of net
revenues, in the year ended April 30, 1997 from $49.9 million, or 51.5% of net
revenues, in the comparable 1996 period. Gross margin decreased to 25.0% in
the 1997 period from 48.5% in the 1996 period. The decrease in gross margin in
the 1997 period was primarily due to an increase in royalty expenses
attributable to the write-off of $5.9 million in prepaid royalties relating to
titles or platform versions of titles which had been cancelled or which were
expected to achieve lower unit sales than originally forecast, increased sales
of video game console titles and affiliate label products and disproportionate
returns and markdowns in the 1997 period, offset in part by increased OEM
volumes.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased 16.9% to $55.5 million, or 66.6% of net
revenues, in the year ended April 30, 1997 from $47.4 million, or 48.9% of net
revenues, in the comparable 1996 period.
Marketing and Sales. Marketing and sales expenses increased 5.8% to $24.6
million, or 29.6% of net revenues, in the 1997 period from $23.3 million, or
24.0% of net revenues, in the 1996 period. The increase in absolute dollars
was primarily due to increased commissions expense on European sales offset in
part by lower marketing and advertising expenses due to a decrease in titles
released during the period.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased
4.2% to $9.4 million, or 11.3% of net revenues, in the 1997 period from $9.0
million, or 9.3% of net revenues, in the 1996 period. The increase in absolute
dollars was primarily attributable to increased personnel and facilities costs
in North America, Europe and Japan.
Product Development. Product development expenses increased 41.7% to $21.4
million, or 25.7% of net revenues, in the 1997 period from $15.1 million, or
15.6% of net revenues, in the 1996 period. The increase in absolute dollars
was primarily attributable to an increase in the number of products under
development, the inclusion of a full year of operations of Shiny, an
interactive entertainment software developer in which the Company acquired a
91% interest in 1995, localization and development costs in Japan, initiation
of European and OEM product development and increased product development
personnel and facilities costs.
Other Income (Expense)
Other expense increased to $1.6 million in the 1997 period from $0.8 million
in the 1996 period. The increase was due to interest expense related to
borrowings under the Company's bank line of credit to support
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increased working capital requirements and interest on the Subordinated
Secured Promissory Notes which were issued from October 1996 through February
1997.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
The Company's income tax benefit in the 1997 period was $9.1 million,
compared to an income tax benefit of $0.5 million in the 1996 period. The
benefit for income taxes as a percentage of pre-tax income declined from 39.2%
to 25.0% due to the recording of a valuation allowance of $2.9 million in the
1997 period.
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1996 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
Net Revenues
Net revenues in the year ended April 30, 1996 increased 21.9% to $97.0
million from $79.5 million in the comparable 1995 period. North American net
revenues increased to $54.7 million and international net revenues increased
to $24.6 million in the 1996 period from $51.9 million and $13.8 million,
respectively, in the 1995 period. OEM, royalty and licensing net revenues were
18.2% of net revenues for the 1996 period, compared to 17.4% for the 1995
period. The increase in net revenues in the 1996 period was primarily due to
an increase in the number of title releases across multiple platforms with
increased individual title successes, which resulted in increased
international net revenues, particularly in Europe, and increased net revenues
from retailers and resellers. The increase was also due to increases in OEM,
royalty and licensing net revenues. These increases were offset in part by
reduced affiliate label sales and increased product returns and markdowns.
Cost of Goods Sold; Gross Margin
Cost of goods sold increased 9.8% to $49.9 million, or 51.5% of net
revenues, in the year ended April 30, 1996 from $45.5 million, or 57.2% of net
revenues, in the comparable 1995 period. Gross margin was 48.5% in the 1996
period, as compared to 42.8% in the 1995 period. The increase in gross margin
was primarily attributable to the increase in overall product sales, a product
mix emphasizing higher margin PC titles and reductions in affiliate label net
revenues.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased 69.3% to $47.4 million, or 48.9% of net
revenues, in the year ended April 30, 1996 from $28.0 million, or 35.2% of net
revenues, in the comparable 1995 period.
Marketing and Sales. Marketing and sales expenses increased 63.1% to $23.3
million, or 24.0% of net revenues, in the 1996 period from $14.3 million, or
18.0% of net revenues, in the comparable 1995 period. The increase for the
1996 period both in absolute dollars and as a percentage of net revenues was
primarily attributable to increased advertising and marketing costs in support
of increased product releases, promotional programs, commissions on
international sales and personnel and overhead.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased
63.3% to $9.0 million, or 9.3% of net revenues, in the 1996 period from $5.5
million, or 6.9% of net revenues in the 1995 period. The increase in both
absolute dollars and as a percentage of net revenues was primarily
attributable to increased personnel and operating and facilities costs in
North America, Europe and Japan.
Product Development. Product development expenses increased 84.4% to $15.1
million, or 15.6% of net revenues, in the 1996 period from $8.2 million, or
10.3% of net revenues, in the 1995 period. The increase in product development
expenses in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of net revenues was
primarily attributable to an increase in the number and complexity of products
in development, the expansion of the Company's internal development
capabilities (including the acquisition of Shiny), the initiation of
localization and development in Japan and increased facilities costs and
overhead requirements.
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Other Income (Expense)
Other expense increased $1.8 million to $0.8 million in the year ended April
30, 1996, compared to other income of $1.0 million in the comparable 1995
period. The increase was primarily due to interest expense in the 1996 period
related to borrowings under the Company's bank line of credit to support
operations, while the Company earned income on cash balances during the 1995
period.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
The Company's income tax benefit in the year ended April 30, 1996 was $0.5
million, compared to an income tax provision of $2.8 million in the comparable
1995 period.
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QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following tables set forth certain unaudited consolidated statements of
operations data for each of the eight calendar quarters in the period ended
December 31, 1997, as well as the percentage of the Company's net revenues
represented by each item. This information was derived from the Company's
unaudited consolidated financial statements that include, in the opinion of
the Company, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for a fair presentation when read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
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QUARTER ENDED
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MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPT. 30, DEC. 31, MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPT. 30, DEC. 31,
1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997
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(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
DATA:
Net revenues............ $27,260 $17,074 $13,669 $32,038 $22,910 $ 17,002 $23,833 $54,369
Cost of goods sold...... 15,056 10,210 10,459 20,952 13,508 13,941 14,153 26,794
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Gross profit............ 12,204 6,864 3,210 11,086 9,402 3,061 9,680 27,575
Operating expenses:
Marketing and sales.... 7,925 4,898 4,744 8,052 7,280 5,954 5,851 8,305
General and administra-
tive.................. 2,771 3,311 3,016 3,645 3,262 3,264 2,948 4,778
Product development.... 3,274 4,353 4,648 4,851 5,384 5,920 5,312 5,542
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Total operating ex-
penses................ 13,970 12,562 12,408 16,548 15,926 15,138 14,111 18,625
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Operating income
(loss)................. (1,766) (5,698) (9,198) (5,462) (6,524) (12,077) (4,431) 8,950
Other income (expense).. (249) (260) (294) (875) (352) (663) (1,050) (1,552)
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Income (loss) before in-
come taxes............. (2,015) (5,958) (9,492) (6,337) (6,876) (12,740) (5,481) 7,398
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes........... (786) (2,324) (2,373) (1,584) (1,719) -- -- --
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Net income (loss)....... $(1,229) $(3,634) $(7,119) $(4,753) $(5,157) $(12,740) $(5,481) $ 7,398
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Net income (loss) per
share:
Basic.................. $ (0.12) $ (0.34) $ (0.64) $ (0.43) $ (0.46) $ (1.15) $ (0.49) $ 0.67
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Diluted................ $ (0.12) $ (0.34) $ (0.64) $ (0.43) $ (0.46) $ (1.15) $ (0.49) $ 0.55
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QUARTER ENDED
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MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPT. 30, DEC. 31, MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPT. 30, DEC. 31,
1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997
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PERCENTAGE OF NET REVE-
NUES:
Net revenues............ 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of goods sold...... 55.2 59.8 76.5 65.4 59.0 82.0 59.4 49.3
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Gross profit............ 44.8 40.2 23.5 34.6 41.0 18.0 40.6 50.7
Operating expenses:
Marketing and sales.... 29.1 28.7 34.7 25.1 31.8 35.0 24.5 15.3
General and administra-
tive.................. 10.2 19.4 22.1 11.4 14.2 19.2 12.4 8.8
Product development.... 12.0 25.5 34.0 15.1 23.5 34.8 22.3 10.2
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Total operating ex-
penses................ 51.3 73.6 90.8 51.6 69.5 89.0 59.2 34.3
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Operating income
(loss)................. (6.5) (33.4) (67.3) (17.1) (28.5) (71.0) (18.6) 16.5
Other income (expense).. (0.9) (1.5) (2.2) (2.7) (1.5) (3.9) (4.4) (2.9)
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Income (loss) before in-
come taxes............. (7.4) (34.9) (69.5) (19.8) (30.0) (74.9) (23.0) 13.6
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes........... (2.9) (13.6) (17.4) (4.9) (7.5) -- -- --
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Net income (loss)....... (4.5)% (21.3)% (52.1)% (14.9)% (22.5)% (74.9)% (23.0)% 13.6%
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Net revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 1997 were $54.4 million. The
increase for the quarter reflected the market's seasonality and the Company's
successful introduction of a number of new product titles. Net revenues of
$13.7 million, $32.0 million and $17.0 million for the quarters ended
September 30, 1996, December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997, respectively,
reflected lower net revenues arising from product delays during those periods
and the resulting introduction of fewer titles than in other quarters and a
higher than expected level of product returns and markdown allowances.
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Cost of goods sold for the quarters ended September 30, 1996, December 31,
1996, March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1997 included the effects of additional
write-offs of prepaid royalties relating to titles or platform versions of
titles which had been cancelled or which were expected to achieve lower unit
sales than were originally forecast, which, combined with the lower net
revenues, resulted in lower gross margin during such periods.
Interest expense has increased on a comparative basis over the periods
presented, reflecting debt service on the Company's $14.7 million in
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes issued from October 1996 through
February 1997 together with increased borrowings on the Company's bank line of
credit.
The Company's operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past
and will likely fluctuate significantly in the future, both on a quarterly and
an annual basis. A number of factors may cause or contribute to such
fluctuations, and many of such factors are beyond the Company's control. Such
factors include, but are not limited to, demand for the Company's and its
competitors' products, the size and rate of growth of the market for
interactive entertainment software, changes in computing platforms, the number
of new products and product enhancements released by the Company and its
competitors during the period, changes in product mix, product returns, the
timing of orders placed by distributors and dealers, delays in shipment, the
timing of development and marketing expenditures, price competition and the
level of the Company's international net revenues. The uncertainties
associated with the interactive entertainment software development process,
lengthy manufacturing lead times for Nintendo-compatible products, possible
production delays, and the approval process for products compatible with the
Sony Computer Entertainment, Nintendo and Sega video game consoles, as well as
approvals required from other licensors, make it difficult to accurately
predict the quarter in which shipments will occur. Because of the limited
number of products introduced by the Company in any particular quarter, a
delay in the introduction of a product may materially adversely affect the
Company's operating results for that quarter. A significant portion of the
Company's operating expenses is relatively fixed, and planned expenditures are
based primarily on sales forecasts. If net revenues do not meet the Company's
expectations in any given quarter, operating results may be materially
adversely affected.
The interactive entertainment software industry is generally highly
seasonal, with the highest levels of consumer demand occurring during the
year-end holiday buying season, followed by demand during the calendar first
quarter resulting both from demand for interactive entertainment software for
PC's and video game consoles acquired during the holidays and from continuing
demand for titles released in the preceding fourth quarter. As a result, net
revenues, gross profits and operating income for the Company have historically
been highest during the fourth and the following first calendar quarters, and
have declined from these levels in the subsequent second and third calendar
quarters. The failure or inability of the Company to introduce products on a
timely basis to meet such seasonal increases in demand may have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial
condition. The Company may over time become increasingly affected by the
industry's seasonal patterns. Although the Company seeks to reduce the effect
of such seasonal patterns on its business by distributing its product release
dates throughout the year, particularly during the quarters ending June 30 and
September 30, there can be no assurance that such efforts will be successful.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be profitable in any
particular period given the uncertainties associated with software
development, manufacturing, distribution and the impact of the industry's
seasonal patterns on the Company's net revenues. As a result of the foregoing
factors and the other factors discussed in "Risk Factors," it is likely that
the Company's operating results in one or more future periods will fail to
meet or exceed the expectations of securities analysts or investors. In such
event, the trading price of the Common Stock would likely be materially
adversely affected. See "Risk Factors--Fluctuations in Operating Results;
Uncertainty of Future Results; Seasonality."
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has funded its operations to date primarily through cash
generated from operations, the use of bank lines of credit and equipment
leases, and through cash generated by the sale of securities. As of
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December 31, 1997, the Company's principal sources of liquidity included cash
and short term investments of approximately $1.5 million and the Company's
bank line of credit bearing interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate plus
4.87%, expiring May 31, 1999. The Company's bank line of credit balance was
$23.9 million at February 28, 1998. Under the terms of the bank line of
credit, the Company has available borrowings up to $35.0 million through
August 30, 1998, $30.0 million through December 30, 1998 and $25.0 million
through May 31, 1999, based in part on qualifying receivables and inventory.
Within the overall credit limit of $35.0 million is the Company's ability to
draw down up to $10.0 million in excess of its borrowing base through August
30, 1998, and up to $5.0 million in excess of its borrowing base through
December 30, 1998. The Company is currently in compliance with all terms of
its credit agreement.
The Company's primary capital needs have historically been to fund working
capital requirements necessitated by its sales growth, the development and
introduction of products and related technologies and the acquisition or lease
of equipment and other assets used in the product development process. The
Company's operating activities used cash of $15.3 million during the eight
months ended December 31, 1997, used cash of $17.0 million during the year
ended April 30, 1997, provided cash of $2.5 million in the year ended April
30, 1996 and used cash of $8.7 million in the year ended April 30, 1995. The
cash used by operating activities in the eight months ended December 31, 1997
was primarily attributable to increased trade receivables, particularly in the
year-end holiday selling season, together with a net loss of $5.1 million. The
increase in cash used by operating activities in the year ended April 30, 1997
was primarily due to a net loss of $27.2 million, offset in part by increased
liabilities and accrued expenses. Cash provided by operations in the year
ended April 30, 1996 primarily resulted from increases in liabilities, and the
use of operating cash in the year ended April 30, 1995 primarily resulted from
increased royalty advances and receivables, offset by net income during the
period.
Cash provided by financing activities was $12.2 million in the eight months
ended December 31, 1997, primarily resulting from borrowings under the
Company's bank line of credit, $20.7 million in the year ended April 30, 1997,
primarily resulting from the issuance of Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes
and borrowings under the Company's bank line of credit, and $5.5 million in
the year ended April 30, 1996, primarily resulting from borrowings under the
Company's bank line of credit.
Capital expenditures, primarily for office and computer equipment used in
Company operations, were $0.8 million, $3.5 million, $4.6 million and $3.3
million in the eight months ended December 31, 1997 and the years ended April
30, 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. The Company does not currently have
any material commitments with respect to any capital expenditures.
The Company believes that funds available under its bank line of credit, the
net proceeds from the Offering and anticipated funds from operations will be
sufficient to satisfy the Company's projected working capital, capital
expenditure requirements and debt obligations in the normal course of business
for at least the next twelve months. See "Use of Proceeds." There can be no
assurances, however, that the Company will not be required to raise additional
debt or equity financing during such period, nor that if the Company is
required to raise additional financing during such period it will be able to
do so on commercially reasonable terms. See "Risk Factors--Future Capital
Requirements."
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income" and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information." In addition, the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position ("SOP") 97-2,
"Software Revenue Recognition" and SOP 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of
Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." SFAS Nos. 130 and
131 and SOP 97-2 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1997. SOP 98-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1998. The Company does not believe that adoption of these standards will have
a material impact on the Company's results of operations.
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YEAR 2000 ISSUE
Many currently installed computer systems and software products are coded to
accept only two digit entries in the date code field. These date code fields
will need to accept four digit entries to distinguish 21st century dates from
20th century dates. This inability to recognize or properly treat the Year
2000 may cause the Company's systems and applications to process critical
financial and operational information incorrectly. The Company continues to
assess the impact of the Year 2000 issue on its reporting systems and
operations.
The Company is currently in the process of investigating whether its
internal accounting systems and other operational systems are Year 2000
compliant. The Company has been informed by the vendor of its internal
accounting software that upgrades that will bring such software into Year 2000
compliance will be provided to the Company under its existing software
maintenance agreement in the third quarter of 1998. The Company expects to
effect the conversion of its internal accounting system to such upgraded
software by the end of 1998. The Company believes that necessary conversions
of other operational systems can also be accomplished through vendor upgrades
and enhancements as provided under its system maintenance agreements currently
in effect. The Company does not anticipate significant costs associated with
any necessary conversions. However, there can be no assurance that certain of
the Company's internal computer systems or networks or those of its key
vendors and distributors will not be adversely affected by such Year 2000
issues, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
operating results or financial condition. See "Risk Factors--Year 2000
Compliance."
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BUSINESS
Interplay is a leading developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment software for both core gamers and the mass market. The Company,
which commenced operations in 1983, is most widely known for its titles in the
action/arcade, adventure/RPG, strategy/puzzle and sports categories, and has
published such hit titles as Descent, Fallout, Stonekeep, Battle Chess and
Virtual Pool. The Company has produced titles for many of the most popular
interactive entertainment software platforms, and currently balances its
development efforts by publishing interactive entertainment software for PCs
and current generation video game consoles, such as the PlayStation and
Nintendo 64. Interplay was named Publisher of the Year in 1996 by Computer &
Net Player magazine.
The Company seeks to publish interactive entertainment software titles that
are, or have the potential to become, franchise software titles that can be
leveraged across several releases and/or platforms, and has published many
such successful franchise titles to date. In addition, the Company secures
licenses to use popular intellectual properties, such as Star Trek, Caesars
Palace and Major League Baseball, for incorporation into certain of its
products. Of the more than 40 titles currently in development by the Company,
more than half are sequels to successful titles or incorporate licensed
intellectual properties.
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
The worldwide market for interactive entertainment software has grown
significantly in recent years. According to the International Development
Group ("IDG"), a market research firm, the worldwide market for interactive
entertainment software generated sales of more than 220 million retail units
in 1997, and is projected to generate more than 437 million retail units in
1999, representing a 41% compound annual growth rate. The interactive
entertainment software market is composed primarily of software for PC
platforms and video game consoles.
This market growth has been driven by the significant growth in the
worldwide installed base of PCs and video game consoles, the emergence of a
strong international market for interactive entertainment software,
particularly in Western Europe, and the emergence of powerful software
distribution channels capable of reaching a broad consumer base.
According to IDG, U.S. retail sales of PC interactive entertainment software
exceeded 45 million units in the U.S. in 1997 and are projected to grow 27%
annually to more than 73 million units in 1999. Also, according to IDG,
approximately 43 million units of interactive entertainment software for
PlayStation and Nintendo 64 video game consoles were sold in the U.S. in 1997,
and these unit sales are expected to grow 56% annually to approximately 106
million in 1999.
The international market for PC interactive entertainment software is
growing rapidly as well. According to IDG, international sales of interactive
entertainment software for PCs were 53 million units in 1997 and are projected
to grow 27% annually to 85 million units in 1999. Similarly, the growth in the
video game console installed base outside of the U.S. has driven an increase
in international sales of interactive entertainment software for video game
consoles, with 77 million units sold outside of the U.S. in 1997 and 171
million units projected to be sold in 1999, representing a compound annual
growth rate of 48%, according to IDG.
The distribution channels for interactive entertainment software have
changed significantly in recent years and have become increasingly
competitive. During the 1980s, consumer software was typically sold through
specialty stores. Today, mass merchants and consumer electronics stores such
as Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Price-Costco, Kmart, CompUSA and Target are the most
important distribution channels for retail sales of consumer software.
Competition for shelf space has intensified due to the fact that these high
volume retailers generally only stock a limited number of titles which are
expected to sell large numbers of units. This trend has increased the
importance of developing well-known brands and publishing labels with a
history of successful sales.
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Today, a limited number of titles capture a majority of the sales in the
interactive entertainment software market. According to PC Data, in 1997 the
top 100 PC titles released (approximately nine percent of the titles released)
generated 67% of the industry's overall revenues. This hit-driven market has
led to higher production budgets for titles as well as more complex
development and production processes and longer development cycles. Publishers
with a history of producing hit titles have enjoyed a significant marketing
advantage because of their heightened brand recognition and customer loyalty.
The importance of the timely release of hit titles, as well as the increased
scope and complexity of the product development and production process, have
increased the need for disciplined product development processes that limit
cost and schedule overruns. This in turn has increased the importance of
leveraging the technologies, characters or storylines of such hit titles into
additional interactive entertainment software products in order to spread
development costs among multiple products.
The Internet and on-line services represent an emerging segment of the
interactive entertainment software market. While competing with interactive
entertainment software as an alternative use of the home PC, the Internet and
on-line services also present a new platform on which publishers and
distributors can market, advertise and distribute their products, whether
through direct sales from web sites or through sponsoring multi-player on-line
tournaments featuring their games. The ability for users to compete on-line
provides an additional product feature which may increase demand for
interactive entertainment software products.
As interactive entertainment software gains more mass market acceptance, it
will become increasingly important for publishers of such software (i) to
achieve brand name recognition for their products among both core gamers and
the mass market by offering innovative products with captivating gameplay
across multiple platforms, (ii) to secure relationships with third party
interactive entertainment software developers with proven track records of
developing hit titles, (iii) to identify and address the technical, creative
and marketing risks before committing significant development resources to a
title, (iv) to aggressively market and sell these products through traditional
and emerging distribution channels and (v) to leverage their existing software
technology, and the brand recognition associated with it, by producing sequel
and add-on titles.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Company's objective is to enhance its position as a leading developer,
publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for both core
gamers and the mass market. The key elements of the Company's business
strategy are as follows:
Maximize Franchise and Brand Value. The Company seeks to publish hit titles
whose strong consumer appeal and resulting consumer loyalty create franchise
titles for the Company. Further, the Company seeks to leverage its franchise
titles into recurring sources of revenue by publishing sequels and add-ons and
by pursuing merchandising opportunities as they arise. To date, the Company
has published many successful franchise titles, including Descent, Virtual
Pool, Clay Fighter and Stonekeep, and believes that many of its products
slated for release in 1998 may become additional franchise titles. In
addition, the Company has developed or is developing products based on popular
intellectual properties licensed to the Company, such as Star Trek, Caesars
Palace and Major League Baseball. The Company believes that the exposure and
name recognition of these properties, combined with well-designed gameplay,
may create franchise titles for the Company. The Company currently publishes
titles under the Interplay, Shiny, VR Sports and Signature Series labels. To
create franchise value within specific product genres, the Company plans to
introduce genre-specific labels over time, including its Tantrum, Tribal
Dreams, Flat Cat and Black Isle Studios labels.
Secure Relationships with Proven Hit Developers. In order to maintain its
competitive position in its hit driven industry, the Company devotes
significant resources to securing relationships with third party interactive
entertainment software developers with proven track records of developing hit
titles. The Company believes that its developer-friendly culture, distribution
capability and success as a publisher of well-known titles has enabled it to
attract and retain proven hit developers. Relationships such as these have led
to the release of such franchise titles as the Descent series, Virtual Pool
and Redneck Rampage. In furtherance of this strategy, in 1995 the Company
acquired a 91% interest in Shiny Entertainment, Inc. ("Shiny"), the developer
of the hit Earthworm Jim title.
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Manage Product Development Process. In order to limit cost and schedule
overruns while maintaining a creative and entrepreneurial environment for its
development group, the Company has implemented a divisional product
development and production process, based on product genres. The Company
believes that breaking down the development function into divisions enables it
to improve its software design capabilities, to better manage its internal and
external development processes and to enhance its software development tools
and techniques, thereby allowing for greater efficiency and improved
predictability in the software development process.
Leverage and Expand Distribution Channels. The Company seeks to leverage and
expand its channels of distribution in order to reach a larger number of
consumers in the retail, direct, budget and on-line markets, both domestically
and internationally. The Company has also established a wholly-owned OEM
subsidiary ("Interplay OEM") that distributes the Company's interactive
entertainment software titles, as well as those of other software publishers,
to computer hardware and peripheral device manufacturers for use in bundling
arrangements. In 1995, the Company established a European subsidiary
("Interplay Europe") to focus on distribution to the European markets, both
directly and through third-party distributors and joint ventures. The Company
also plans to increase its presence in other international markets by
licensing its titles to publishers in such markets, by entering into
distribution arrangements and by establishing direct distribution
capabilities. Finally, the Company seeks to leverage and expand its
capabilities to distribute its products over the Internet both through direct
on-line marketing and sales efforts and through the use of certain of its
games by providers of on-line gameplay who distribute through popular on-line
services such as America Online.
Develop and Leverage Advanced Technology. The Company seeks to leverage its
investments in existing game technologies while internally and externally
developing new technologies which can be used in multiple future titles. The
Company develops proprietary engines, development tools and related technology
which enable it to develop advanced 3D games on a timely and cost-effective
basis and with reduced technology risk. For example, the Company is
incorporating the advanced proprietary human motion and depth perception
technology developed by Shiny into certain of the Company's sports titles.
PRODUCTS
The Company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment
software titles that provide immersive game experiences by combining advanced
technology with engaging content, vivid graphics and rich sound. The Company
utilizes the experience and judgment of the avid gamers in its product
development group to select and produce the products it publishes. This has
resulted in the publication of a wide variety of games that have received
numerous awards, including the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' Best
Title, Computer Game Review's Gold and Platinum Triads and PC Entertainment's
Editor's Choice Awards.
The Company's strategy is to develop products for those platforms, whether
PC or video game console, that have or will have sufficient installed bases
for such development to be economically viable. The Company currently
publishes products for multiple PC platforms, including Windows 95, and for
the current generation of video game consoles, including the PlayStation and
Nintendo 64.
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The interactive entertainment software market can generally be divided into
five major categories or product genres: action/arcade, adventure/RPG,
strategy/puzzle, sports and simulation. Since 1995, the Company has released
42 titles, and currently has approximately 40 titles in various stages of
development. Below are two tables, the first highlighting selected Company
releases since 1995 which the Company believes are, or will become, franchise
titles, and the second listing selected titles currently scheduled for release
during calendar 1998 which are either sequels to franchise titles or which the
Company believes present franchise title opportunities.
SELECTED RELEASES SINCE 1995
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Carmageddon Action/Arcade PC Third party
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Clay Fighter 63 1/3 Action/Arcade N64 Interplay
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Descent Action/Arcade PC, PlayStation, Mac Third party
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Descent II Action/Arcade PC, PlayStation, Mac Third party
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MDK Action/Arcade PC, PlayStation Shiny
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Redneck Rampage Action/Arcade PC Third party
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Action/Arcade PC, Mac Interplay
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Fallout Adventure/RPG PC, Mac Interplay
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Stonekeep Adventure/RPG PC Interplay
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Caesars Palace Strategy/Puzzle PC, PlayStation Third party
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M.A.X. Strategy/Puzzle PC Interplay
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Jimmy Johnson's VR Football
'97 Sports PlayStation Third party
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Virtual Pool Sports PC, PlayStation, Mac Third party
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Virtual Pool 2 Sports PC Third party
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VR Baseball '97 Sports PC, PlayStation Interplay
SELECTED 1998 ANTICIPATED RELEASES
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TITLE GENRE PLATFORM DEVELOPER
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Crime Killer Action/Arcade PlayStation Third party
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Descent: Freespace The Great
War Action/Arcade PC Third party
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Earthworm Jim 3D Action/Arcade PC, PlayStation, N64 Third party
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Messiah Action/Arcade PC, PlayStation Shiny
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Wild 9 Action/Arcade PlayStation Shiny
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Die By the Sword Action/Arcade PC Third party
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Redneck Rampage Rides Again Action/Arcade PC Third party
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Baldur's Gate Adventure/RPG PC Interplay
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Star Trek: Secret of Vulcan
Fury Adventure/RPG PC Interplay
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Fallout 2 Adventure/RPG PC Interplay
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Caesars Palace VIP Series Strategy/Puzzle PC Interplay
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M.A.X. 2 Strategy/Puzzle PC Interplay
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Jimmy Johnson's VR Football
'99 Sports PlayStation Third party
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VR Baseball '99 Sports PC, PlayStation Interplay
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VR Sports Powerboat Racing Sports PC, PlayStation Third party
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Although the Company anticipates that it will release the titles listed in
the table immediately above in 1998, the timing and success of new interactive
entertainment software product releases remains unpredictable due to the
complexity of product development, including the uncertainty associated with
new technology. The development cycle of new products is difficult to predict
but can typically range from 12 to 24 months, and there can be no assurance
that such titles will be released in 1998 or at all. There also can be no
assurance that, if introduced, such new titles will become franchise titles,
achieve market acceptance or generate any significant revenues. A significant
delay in the introduction of, or the presence of a defect in, one or more of
such titles or other new products, or the failure of one or more of such
titles to generate significant net revenues, could have a material adverse
effect on the success of such products and on the Company's business,
operating results and financial condition. See "Risk Factors--Dependence on
New Product Introductions; Risk of Product Delays and Product Defects" and "--
Uncertainty of Market Acceptance; Dependence on Hit Titles."
The Company has the right to distribute certain of the titles listed in the
above tables only in specified territories. For example, the Company only has
the right to distribute Carmageddon in North America. In addition, the
Company's right to distribute certain of its sports titles, such as VR
Baseball '99, in a given international territory varies depending upon the
relevant sports league's approvals obtained by the Company.
As part of its strategy to develop franchises, the Company has recently
adopted a separate publishing label for each of its five major product
categories: Tantrum, for the action/arcade division; Tribal Dreams, for the
adventure division; Black Isle Studios, for the RPG division; Flat Cat, for
the strategy division, and VR Sports, for the sports division. The Company
also releases titles under the Shiny label. The length of time required to
attract consumer awareness of each of these product labels will vary based on
a number of factors, including the number of commercially successful titles
released by the particular development group. Below is a partial summary of
the Company's internally and externally developed titles being developed for
release in 1998 in the various product categories.
TANTRUM--ACTION/ARCADE TITLES
The Descent Series. Developed by Parallax and originally published in
February 1995, Descent and its sequel have sold more than 1.1 million retail
units worldwide. Descent has also earned critical acclaim, winning Best
Computer Game of 1995 and Best Title of 1995 from the Academy of Interactive
Arts and Sciences and Golden Triad honors from Computer Game Review. Descent:
FreeSpace The Great War, which Parallax is currently developing for release in
1998, will be a 3D space simulator featuring large-scale dog-fights and huge
capital ships as "landscapes" for the environments, and includes an on-line,
multi-player option which allows up to 12 users to join a game.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Developed internally by the Company and based
on Paramount's original Star Trek television and motion picture series, Star
Trek: Starfleet Academy combines real-time 3D action with strategic game play.
The game includes full motion video of actors, including three members of the
original cast, William Shatner as Captain Kirk, Walter Koenig as Ensign Chekov
and George Takei as Lieutenant Sulu. Released in September 1997, the game has
sold in excess of 350,000 retail units worldwide.
Die By The Sword (under development). Under development for the Company by
Treyarch Invention, Die By The Sword includes advanced technology that allows
full motion control of the game's characters, which engage in hand-to-hand
combat. The proprietary graphics engine includes a four person multi-player
mode and allows players to attack and defend themselves in a 360(degrees)
environment featuring realistic combat graphics and gameplay.
TRIBAL DREAMS--ADVENTURE TITLES
Star Trek: Secret of Vulcan Fury (under development). Star Trek: Secret of
Vulcan Fury is the third in a series of original Star Trek adventure games
developed internally by the Company. The game is expected to combine
proprietary motion-capture animation technology with original Star Trek
episodes written by one of the original Star Trek television writers. The game
will feature the voices of certain members of the original cast, challenging
story-based puzzles and the opportunity for players to assume the roles of six
Star Trek characters: Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Doctor McCoy, Lieutenant Sulu,
Ensign Chekov and Chief Engineer Scott.
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BLACK ISLE STUDIOS--RPG TITLES
Stonekeep. The Company internally developed Stonekeep, an RPG that takes
place in a subterranean labyrinth and features 3D rendered dungeons and
creatures, a rich soundtrack and vivid special effects. Stonekeep has sold in
excess of 300,000 retail units worldwide since its release in November 1995.
Stonekeep was named Best RPG of 1995 by Computer Player and Editor's Choice
for Best RPG by PC Entertainment. The Company is currently developing a sequel
to Stonekeep.
Fallout 2 (under development). The Company is currently developing Fallout 2
as the sequel to Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game, an RPG set in the
aftermath of a catastrophic nuclear war, which has sold in excess of 100,000
retail units worldwide since its release in October 1997. The original Fallout
won numerous industry awards including the Editor's Choice Award and RPG of
the Year 1997 by PC Gamer and the CG Choice Award and RPG of the Year 1997 by
Computer Gaming World. Fallout 2 will combine the original Fallout's gameplay
with new scenarios and characters.
FLAT CAT--STRATEGY/PUZZLE TITLES
M.A.X. Mechanized Assault & Exploration ("M.A.X."). Developed internally by
the Company, M.A.X., which allows players to lead a modern military unit into
various combat scenarios, has sold in excess of 150,000 retail units worldwide
since its release in January 1997. M.A.X. includes both real-time and turn-
based strategy elements. The Company is currently developing M.A.X. 2, which
will include three gameplay modes including real-time gameplay, simultaneous
turn-based gameplay and classic turn-based gameplay.
The Caesars Palace VIP Series. The Company is internally developing a series
of simulated gambling products based on its license to use the Caesars Palace
brand. The Company is releasing Caesars Palace VIP Series, which will include
individual products for blackjack, craps and video poker, each of which
include casino sound effects, official tutorials and authenticated odds. In
1997 the Company released Caesars Palace for the PC and PlayStation.
VR SPORTS--SPORTS TITLES
VR Baseball. Developed internally by the Company, VR Baseball '97 is
licensed by the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League
Baseball Properties, Inc. and delivers real-time, 360(degrees), 3D
professional baseball that allows players to view and play from any angle or
position. VR Baseball '97 has sold more than 100,000 retail units worldwide
since its release in March 1997. The Company is currently developing VR
Baseball '99, which will incorporate the advanced proprietary human motion and
depth perception technology developed by Shiny.
Virtual Pool. Developed by Celeris, Virtual Pool, the Company's first sports
title, is a realistic billiards simulation that has sold more than 250,000
retail units worldwide and has won a number of awards, including Best
Simulation of 1995 from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, Best
Sports Game of 1995 from PC Gamer magazine and Best VR Game of 1995 from
Computer Player magazine. The Company has also published Celeris' Virtual
Snooker and Virtual Pool 2 titles.
VR Sports Powerboat Racing. Developed by East Point for the PC and
PlayStation, VR Sports Powerboat Racing allows the user to race powerboats on
up to eight different watertracks against computer opponents or up to eight
Internet or networked players. The player's perspective can be either from the
driver's seat or from behind the boat, and races can take place during the day
or at night.
SHINY
Shiny development teams have created games in the action/arcade and
adventure categories. Shiny titles include the following:
MDK. MDK, a futuristic 3D fighting game released in March 1997, was the
first title released by Shiny after its acquisition by Interplay in 1995 and
has sold in excess of 400,000 retail units worldwide. The game was
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released by Shiny and Interplay internationally and by Playmates Interactive
Entertainment, Inc. in North America. The Company is currently developing a
sequel to MDK for which it will have worldwide distribution rights.
Messiah (under development). Messiah will be a surrealistic 3D action game
centered on the player's ability to invade the bodies of game characters and
take possession of their actions. The game includes advanced proprietary human
motion and depth perception technology that creates realistic skin texture and
movement. Though still under development, the game has received significant
market exposure, including an appearance on the cover of Next Generation
magazine.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The Company develops or acquires its products from a variety of sources,
including its five internal development divisions, Shiny, Interplay Europe and
publishing relationships with leading independent developers.
The Development Process. The Company develops original products both
internally, using its in-house development staff, and externally, using third
party software developers working under contract with the Company. Producers
on the Company's internal staff monitor the work of both inside and third
party development teams through design review, progress evaluation, milestone
review and quality assurance. In particular, each milestone submission is
thoroughly evaluated by the Company's product development staff to ensure
compliance with the product's design specifications. The Company enters into
consulting or development agreements with third party developers which are
generally on a flat-fee, work-for-hire basis or on a royalty basis, whereby
advances are paid based on the achievement of milestones. In royalty
arrangements, the Company ultimately pays continuation royalties to developers
once the Company's advances have been recouped. In addition, in certain cases,
the Company will utilize third party developers to port products to new
platforms.
The Company's products typically have short life cycles, and the Company
depends on the timely introduction of successful new products, including
enhancements of or sequels to existing products and conversions of previously
released products to additional platforms, to generate net revenues to fund
operations and to replace declining net revenues from existing products. The
development cycle of new products is difficult to predict, and involves a
number of risks. See "Risk Factors--Dependence on New Product Introductions;
Risk of Product Delays and Product Defects."
INTERNAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
U.S. Product Development. The Company's U.S. internal product development
group presently consists of approximately 250 people. Once a design is
selected by the Company, a production team, development schedule and budget
are established. The Company's internal development process includes initial
design and concept layout, computer graphic design, 2D and 3D artwork,
programming, prototype testing, sound engineering and quality control. The
development process for an original, internally developed product typically
takes from 12 to 24 months, and another six to 12 months for the porting of a
product to a different technology platform. The Company utilizes a variety of
advanced hardware and software development tools, including animation, sound
compression utilities, clay modeling and video compression for the production
and development of its interactive entertainment software titles. The Company
recently restructured its internal development organization into five
divisions, each dedicated to the production and development of products for a
particular product category. Within each division, development teams are
assigned to a particular project. These teams are generally led by a producer
or associate producer and include game designers, software programmers,
artists, product managers and sound technicians. The Company believes that
this divisional approach promotes the creative and entrepreneurial environment
necessary to develop innovative and successful titles. In addition, the
Company believes that breaking down the development function into divisions
enables it to improve its software design capabilities, to better manage its
internal and external development processes and to create and enhance its
software development tools and techniques, thereby enabling the Company to
obtain greater efficiency and improved predictability in the software
development process.
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Shiny. In 1995, in order to supplement its development capabilities and to
obtain innovative software development talent, particularly in the development
of software for video game consoles, the Company acquired a 91% interest in
Shiny. Prior to the acquisition, David Perry, Shiny's President and founder,
produced a number of highly successful interactive entertainment software
titles, including CoolSpot, Aladdin, Earthworm Jim and Earthworm Jim II. Shiny
recently completed MDK and currently has three original titles under
development including Wild 9 and Messiah, which will be distributed worldwide
by the Company under the Shiny label. Shiny's development group presently
consists of approximately 23 people.
International Development. The Company is building international development
resources through Interplay Europe, whose software producers manage the
efforts of local third party developers in European countries. Historically,
the Company's international product development efforts have consisted
primarily of the localization of existing Company products. The Company
currently has several original products, including Earthworm Jim 3D, VR Sports
Powerboat Racing and Crime Killer, under development through Interplay Europe.
Interplay Europe's development group presently consists of 15 people.
EXTERNAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
In order to expand its product offerings to include hit titles created by
third party developers, and to leverage its sales and distribution
capabilities, the Company enters into publishing arrangements with third party
developers, including foreign developers and publishers who wish to utilize
the Company's sales and distribution network in North America. The Company's
focus in obtaining publishing products is to select titles that combine
advanced technologies with creative game design. The publishing agreements
usually provide the Company with the exclusive right to distribute a product
on a worldwide basis (however, in certain instances the agreement provides for
a specified territory). The Company typically funds external development
through the payment of advances upon the completion of milestones, which
advances are credited against royalties based on sales of the products.
Further, the Company's publishing arrangements typically provide the Company
with ownership of the trademarks relating to the product as well as exclusive
rights to sequels to the product. The Company manages the production of
external development projects by appointing a producer from one of its
internal product development divisions to oversee the product's development
and work with the third party developer to design, develop and test the game.
The Company believes this strategy of cultivating relationships with talented
third party developers, such as the developers of Descent and TombRaider,
provides an excellent source of quality products, and a number of the
Company's commercially successful products have been developed under this
strategy. However, the Company's reliance on independent software developers
for the development of a significant number of its interactive software
entertainment products involves a number of risks. See "Risk Factors--
Dependence on Third Party Software Developers."
SALES AND DISTRIBUTION
The Company's sales and distribution efforts are designed to broaden product
distribution and to increase the penetration of the Company's products in
domestic and international markets. The Company supplements its direct
distribution efforts in North America with third party distributors and
affiliate label relationships. Over the past several years, the Company has
increased its sales and distribution efforts in international markets through
the formation of Interplay Europe and through licensing and third party
distribution strategies elsewhere. The Company also distributes its software
products through Interplay OEM in bundling transactions with hardware and
peripheral companies and through on-line services.
North America. In North America, the Company sells its products primarily to
mass merchants, warehouse club stores, large computer and software specialty
retail chains and through catalogs. A majority of the Company's North American
retail sales are to direct accounts, and a lesser percentage are to third
party distributors. The Company's principal direct retail accounts include
CompUSA, Best Buy, Electronics Boutique, Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart and Kmart. The
Company's principal distributors in North America include GT Interactive,
Ingram Micro, Beam Scope and Merisel. The Company also distributes product
catalogs and related promotional material to end-users who can order products
by direct mail, by using a toll-free number, or by accessing the Company's web
site. See "Risk Factors--Dependence on Distribution Channels; Risk of Customer
Business Failures; Product Returns."
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The Company sells to retailers and distributors through its North American
sales organization. The Company's North American sales force is largely
responsible for generating retail demand for the Company's products by
presenting new products to the Company's retail customers in advance of the
products' scheduled release dates, by providing technical advice with respect
to the Company's products and by working closely with retailers and
distributors to sell the Company's products. The Company typically ships its
products within a short period of time after acceptance of purchase orders
from distributors and other customers. Accordingly, the Company typically does
not have a material backlog of unfilled orders, and net sales in any quarter
are substantially dependent on orders booked in that quarter. Any significant
weakening in customer demand would therefore have a material adverse impact on
the Company's operating results and on the Company's ability to maintain
profitability. See "Risk Factors--Fluctuations in Operating Results;
Uncertainty of Future Results; Seasonality."
The Company seeks to extend the life cycle and financial return of many of
its products by marketing those products differently along the product's sales
life. Although the product life cycle for each title varies based on a number
of factors, including the quality of the title, the number and quality of
competing titles, and in certain instances seasonality, the Company typically
considers a title as "back catalog" six months after its initial release. The
Company utilizes marketing programs appropriate for the particular title,
which generally include progressive price reductions over time to increase the
product's longevity in the retail channel as the Company shifts its
advertising support to new releases. The Company introduced its Signature
Series product line in 1996 to market its older titles as they reach prices of
$15.00 or less.
The Company has acquired the right to distribute certain products on an
affiliate label basis whereby it distributes products that are produced and
published by a third party and are marketed under the third party's name with
the package bearing a notation that the product is being distributed by the
Company. The Company's focus in obtaining affiliate label products is to
select titles that complement the Company's product families. Products that
are distributed through the Company's affiliate label program are generally
purchased directly from the third party and sold based on a distribution mark-
up. These products generally have a lower gross margin than internally and
externally developed products.
The Company provides terms of sale comparable to competitors in its
industry. In addition, the Company provides technical support in North America
for its products through its customer support department and a 90-day limited
warranty to end-users that its products will be free from manufacturing
defects. While to date the Company has not experienced any material warranty
claims, there can be no assurance that the Company will not experience
material warranty claims in the future. See "Risk Factors--Dependence on
Distribution Channels; Risk of Customer Business Failures; Product Returns."
International. The Company, through Interplay Europe, employs 20 persons
dedicated to sales to the European market. Interplay Europe maintains
relationships with distributors and retailers throughout the continent. For
example, Interplay Europe has entered into an agreement with Ocean Software
Limited and Virgin Interactive Entertainment Limited to pool resources in
order to distribute PC and video game console software to independent software
retailers in the United Kingdom, and has entered into distribution agreements
with Acclaim Entertainment pursuant to which Acclaim Entertainment distributes
certain of the Company's titles in selected European countries. Net revenues
from such distribution agreements with Acclaim Entertainment represented 7.4%,
14.9% and 7.0% of the Company's net revenues in the eight months ended
December 31, 1997 and the Company's former fiscal years ended April 30, 1997
and 1996, respectively. In addition, Interplay Europe manages sales and
distribution efforts in Central and Eastern Europe, the Near East, the Middle
East, and Africa. The Company seeks to localize its products for the various
markets in Europe and intends to release in Europe localized versions of many
of its products simultaneously with the commercial release of the English
versions in North America.
The Company has built a distribution capability in certain of the developed
markets in Asia and the Americas utilizing third party distribution
arrangements for specified products and platforms. The Company seeks to
localize, or have its third party distributors localize, its products to
ensure market acceptance in foreign countries. In 1995 the Company established
operations in Japan in order to expand its Japanese sales. In July 1997, the
Company initiated a licensing strategy in Japan and terminated its operations
there. For example, the
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Company recently licensed a number of its titles to Sony Computer
Entertainment to publish in Japan on the PlayStation. The Company has recently
entered into an agreement with Electronic Arts Pty. Ltd. pursuant to which
Electronic Arts has the exclusive right to market and distribute the Company's
PC products in Australia and New Zealand, and an agreement with Roadshow
Entertainment Pty. Ltd., pursuant to which Roadshow Entertainment Pty. Ltd.
has the exclusive right to market and distribute the Company's video game
console products in those countries.
OEM. Interplay OEM employs 20 people focused on the distribution of
interactive entertainment software in bundling transactions to hardware and
peripheral companies. Under these arrangements, one or more software titles,
which are typically limited feature versions of the retail version of a game,
are bundled with hardware or peripheral devices and are sold by the OEM so
that the purchaser of the hardware device obtains the software on a discounted
basis as part of the hardware purchase. In addition, Interplay OEM has
established a development capability in order to create modified versions of
titles which support its customers' technologies. Although it is customary for
OEM customers to pay the Company a lower per unit price on sales through OEM
bundling arrangements, such arrangements typically involve a high unit volume
commitment to the Company. OEM net revenues generally are incremental net
revenues and do not have significant additional product development or sales
and marketing costs, and accordingly have a more significant impact on the
Company's operating results. There can be no assurance, however, that OEM
sales will continue to generate consistent profits for the Company, and a
decrease in OEM sales or margins could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, operating results and financial condition. In addition to
distributing the Company's titles, Interplay OEM serves as the exclusive OEM
distributor for a number of interactive entertainment software publishers,
including LucasArts Entertainment Company, Microprose (Spectrum Holobyte) and
Sales Curve Interactive Ltd. Interplay OEM's hardware customers include many
of the industry's largest computer and peripheral manufacturers including IBM,
Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, Apple Computer, NEC, Diamond Multimedia, Packard
Bell, Creative Labs and Rockwell. The Company currently devotes seven
employees to modifying existing Company products into suitable OEM products.
On-Line Services. The Company has entered into an agreement with Games On-
Line, Inc., doing business as Engage Games Online ("Engage"), an Internet/on-
line games and entertainment company, pursuant to which Engage modifies the
Company's games to enable them to be offered as multi-player games on on-line
services, such as America Online, and through a number of Internet access
providers. Engage performs certain services which include modifying the
Company's games, managing the on-line game site and chat areas and organizing
activities and tournaments to promote the games. Engage pays the Company
royalty fees based upon the revenue generated by the Company's games through
subscriber fees, player use fees, advertising revenue, bounty fees and
transaction fees. See "Certain Transactions--Engage Transactions."
The distribution channels through which the Company's products are sold are
characterized by continuous change, including consolidation, financial
difficulties of certain distributors and retailers, and the emergence of new
distributors and new retailers such as warehouse chains, mass merchants and
computer superstores. See "Risk Factors--Dependence on Distribution Channels;
Risk of Customer Business Failures; Product Returns."
MARKETING
The Company's marketing department is organized into five product groups,
mirroring the Company's five product development groups, to promote a focused
marketing strategy and brand image for each product group. In addition, the
marketing department has three functional groups (public relations, creative
services and direct sales) that support the five product groups.
The Company's marketing department develops and implements marketing
programs and campaigns for each of the Company's titles and product groups.
The Company's marketing activities in preparation for a product launch include
print advertising, game reviews in consumer and trade publications, retail in-
store promotions, attendance at trade shows and public relations. The Company
sends direct and electronic mail promotional materials to its large database
of gamers. The Company has also selectively used radio advertisements in
connection with the introduction of certain of its products. The Company
budgets a portion of each product's sales for cooperative advertising and
market development funds with retailers. Every title and
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brand is launched with a multi-tiered marketing campaign that is developed on
an individual basis to promote product awareness and customer pre-orders. The
Company anticipates that over time, as the market for its products matures and
competition becomes more intense, it will become necessary to devote more
resources to marketing its products and the marketing costs for its products
will increase accordingly.
The Company uses on-line marketing primarily through the maintenance of
several web sites. These sites provide news and information of interest to its
customers through free demonstration versions, contests, games, tournaments
and promotions. Also, to generate interest in new product introductions, the
Company provides free demonstration versions of upcoming titles both through
magazine cover mounts and through game samples that consumers can download
from the Company's web site.
COMPETITION
The interactive entertainment software industry is intensely competitive and
is characterized by the frequent introduction of new hardware systems and
software products. The Company's competitors vary in size from small companies
to very large corporations with significantly greater financial, marketing and
product development resources than those of the Company. Due to these greater
resources, certain of the Company's competitors are able to undertake more
extensive marketing campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing policies, pay
higher fees to licensors of desirable motion picture, television, sports and
character properties and pay more to third party software developers than the
Company. The Company believes that the principal competitive factors in the
interactive entertainment software industry include product features, brand
name recognition, access to distribution channels, quality, ease of use,
price, marketing support and quality of customer service.
The Company competes primarily with other publishers of PC and video game
console interactive entertainment software. Significant competitors include
Electronic Arts, GT Interactive Software Corp., Cendant Corporation,
Activision, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, LucasArts Entertainment Company,
Midway Games Inc., Acclaim Entertainment Inc., Microprose (Spectrum Holobyte),
Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc. and Hasbro Inc. In addition, integrated
video game console hardware/software companies such as Sony Computer
Entertainment, Nintendo and Sega compete directly with the Company in the
development of software titles for their respective platforms. Large
diversified entertainment companies, such as The Walt Disney Company, many of
which own substantial libraries of available content and have substantially
greater financial resources than the Company, may decide to compete directly
with the Company or to enter into exclusive relationships with competitors of
the Company. The Company also believes that the overall growth in the use of
the Internet and on-line services by consumers may pose a competitive threat
if customers and potential customers spend less of their available home PC
time using interactive entertainment software and more on the Internet and on-
line services.
Retailers of the Company's products typically have a limited amount of shelf
space and promotional resources, and there is intense competition among
consumer software producers, and in particular interactive entertainment
software products, for high quality retail shelf space and promotional support
from retailers. To the extent that the number of consumer software products
and computer platforms increases, competition for shelf space may intensify
and may require the Company to increase its marketing expenditures. Due to
increased competition for limited shelf space, retailers and distributors are
in an increasingly better position to negotiate favorable terms of sale,
including price discounts, price protection, marketing and display fees and
product return policies. The Company's products constitute a relatively small
percentage of any retailer's sales volume, and there can be no assurance that
retailers will continue to purchase the Company's products or to provide the
Company's products with adequate levels of shelf space and promotional
support, and a prolonged failure in this regard may have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.
See "Risk Factors--Industry Competition; Competition for Shelf Space."
MANUFACTURING
The Company's PC-based products consist primarily of CD-ROMs, user manuals
and packaging. Substantially all of the Company's CD-ROM duplication is
performed by unaffiliated third parties. Printing of
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the user manual and packaging, manufacturing of related materials and assembly
of completed packages are performed to the Company's specifications by
unaffiliated third parties. To date, the Company has not experienced any
material difficulties or delays in the manufacture and assembly of its CD-ROM-
based products, and has not experienced significant returns due to
manufacturing defects.
Sony Computer Entertainment and Nintendo manufacture the Company's products
that are compatible with their respective video game consoles, as well as the
manuals and packaging for such products, and ship finished products to the
Company for distribution. PlayStation products consist of CD-ROMs and are
typically delivered by Sony Computer Entertainment within a relatively short
lead time. Manufacturers of Nintendo and other video game cartridges typically
deliver software to the Company within 45 to 60 days after receipt of a
purchase order. If the Company experiences unanticipated delays in the
delivery of manufactured software products, its net sales and operating
results could be materially adversely affected. Furthermore, the long
manufacturing cycle associated with video game cartridges requires that the
Company forecast retailer and consumer demands for its manufactured titles
further in advance of shipment than for PC-based products or PlayStation CD-
ROMs. See "Risk Factors--Dependence on Licenses from and Manufacturing by
Hardware Companies."
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
The Company holds copyrights on its products, product literature and
advertising and other materials, and holds trademark rights in the Company's
name, the Interplay logo, its "By Gamers. For Gamers.(TM)" slogan and the
names of certain of the titles published by the Company. The Company does not
currently hold any patents. The Company has licensed certain products to third
parties for distribution in particular geographic markets or for particular
platforms, and receives royalties on such licenses. The Company also
outsources some of its product development to third party developers,
contractually retaining all intellectual property rights related to such
projects. The Company also licenses certain products developed by third
parties and pays royalties on such products. See "--Product Development."
The Company regards its software as proprietary and relies primarily on a
combination of copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, employee and third
party nondisclosure agreements and other methods to protect its proprietary
rights. The Company owns or licenses various copyrights and trademarks. While
the Company provides "shrinkwrap" license agreements or limitations on use
with its software, the enforceability of such agreements or limitations is
uncertain. The Company is aware that unauthorized copying occurs within the
computer software industry, and if a significantly greater amount of
unauthorized copying of the Company's interactive entertainment software
products were to occur, the Company's operating results could be materially
adversely affected. While the Company does not copy protect its products, it
does not provide source code to third parties, unless they have signed
nondisclosure agreements with respect thereto.
The Company relies on existing copyright laws to prevent unauthorized
distribution of its software. Existing copyright laws afford only limited
protection. Policing unauthorized use of the Company's products is difficult,
and software piracy can be expected to be a persistent problem, especially in
certain international markets. Further, the laws of certain countries in which
the Company's products are or may be distributed either do not protect the
Company's products and intellectual property rights to the same extent as the
laws of the U.S. or are weakly enforced. Legal protection of the Company's
rights may be ineffective in such countries, and as the Company leverages its
software products using emerging technologies, such as the Internet and on-
line services, the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property
rights, and to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of others,
becomes more difficult. In addition, the intellectual property laws are less
clear with respect to such emerging technologies. There can be no assurance
that existing intellectual property laws will provide adequate protection to
the Company's products in connection with such emerging technologies.
As the number of software products in the interactive entertainment software
industry increases and the features and content of these products further
overlap, interactive entertainment software developers may increasingly become
subject to infringement claims. Although the Company makes reasonable efforts
to ensure that its products do not violate the intellectual property rights of
others, there can be no assurance that claims of infringement will not be
made. Any such claims, with or without merit, can be time consuming and
expensive to
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defend. From time to time, the Company has received communication from third
parties asserting that features or content of certain of its products may
infringe upon the intellectual property rights of such parties. There can be
no assurance that existing or future infringement claims against the Company
will not result in costly litigation or require the Company to license the
intellectual property rights of third parties, either of which could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and
financial condition. See "Risk Factors--Protection of Proprietary Rights."
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1997, the Company had 496 full time employees, including
295 in product development, 121 in sales and marketing and 78 in finance,
general and administrative. This includes 24 full time employees of Shiny, 17
full time employees of Interplay OEM and 50 full time employees of Interplay
Europe. The Company also retains independent contractors to provide certain
services, primarily in connection with its product development activities. The
Company and its full time employees are not subject to any collective
bargaining agreements and the Company believes that its relations with its
employees are good.
From time to time the Company has retained actors and/or "voice over" talent
to perform in certain of the Company's products, and the Company expects to
continue this practice in the future. These performers are typically members
of the Screen Actors Guild ("SAG") or other performers' guilds, which guilds
have established collective bargaining agreements governing their members'
participation in interactive media projects. The Company or an affiliated
entity may be required to become subject to the jurisdiction of SAG's
collective bargaining agreement, or some other applicable performers guild,
with respect to the Company's development projects in the future in order to
engage the services of performers in the development of the Company's
products.
FACILITIES
The Company's headquarters are located in Irvine, California, where the
Company leases approximately 101,325 square feet of office space. This lease
expires in June 2006 and provides the Company with one five year option to
extend the term of the lease and expansion rights, on an "as available basis,"
to approximately double the size of the office space. Interplay Europe leases
approximately 10,000 square feet of space in Buckinghamshire, England. This
lease expires, at Interplay Europe's option, either in November 2000 or in
November 2005. Shiny leases approximately 4,100 square feet of space in Laguna
Beach, California, which lease expires in October 1998, and provides Shiny
with an option to extend the term for an additional five years. The Company
believes that its facilities are adequate for its current needs and that
suitable additional or substitute space will be available in the future to
accommodate expansion of the Company's operations.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On July 24, 1997, S3 Incorporated ("S3") filed a complaint against the
Company in the California Superior Court for the County of Santa Clara. The
lawsuit claims, among other things, that the Company breached its obligations
under a license agreement with S3, a computer chip manufacturer. Under the
license agreement the Company was to provide one or more software programs for
S3 to sell in bundled units with its chipsets. The license agreement also
provides for S3 to pay a guaranteed sum to the Company. On September 24, 1997,
the Company filed a cross-complaint against S3 claiming, among other things,
that S3 breached the license agreement by failing to make the guaranteed
payments. Both parties are seeking in excess of $1,000,000 in the lawsuit. The
Company believes it has meritorious claims against S3, and intends to
vigorously pursue such claims. However, litigation is costly and time-
consuming, and there can be no assurance that the Company will ultimately
prevail in its lawsuit.
From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to
claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. As of
the date of this Prospectus, the Company is not a party to any legal
proceedings, the final outcome of which, in management's opinion, individually
or in aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, operating results or financial condition.
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Company's
directors and executive officers and certain significant employees, and their
ages as of March 31, 1998:
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<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION WITH THE COMPANY
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<S> <C> <C>
Brian Fargo............. 35 Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Christopher J. Kilpa-
trick.................. 41 President and Director
Richard S.F. Lehrberg... 50 Executive Vice President and Director
James C. Wilson......... 48 Chief Financial Officer
Steven "Chuck" Camps.... 38 Chief Operating Officer and Assistant Secretary
Phillip G. Adam......... 44 Vice President of Business Development
Kim Motika.............. 37 Vice President of Sales
Patricia J. Wright...... 37 Vice President of Development
Keven F. Baxter......... 38 Vice President of Corporate Affairs and General Counsel
Peter A. Bilotta........ 43 President of Interplay Productions Limited
Jill S. Goldworn........ 34 President of Interplay OEM, Inc.
David Perry............. 30 President of Shiny Entertainment, Inc.
David R. Dukes(1)(2).... 53 Director
Charles S. Paul(2)...... 48 Director
Mark Pinkerton(1)....... 37 Director
Paul A. Rioux(1)(2)..... 52 Director
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(1) Member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
(2) Member of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
Brian Fargo, founder of the Company, has served as Chairman of the Board of
Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since June 1995. Prior to
June 1995, Mr. Fargo served as President of the Company. Mr. Fargo also
currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Interactive
Digital Software Association.
Christopher J. Kilpatrick has served as President of the Company since June
1995, and served as Vice President and General Counsel of the Company from May
1994 to May 1995. From June 1990 to September 1997 Mr. Kilpatrick was a
shareholder of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, counsel to the Company.
Mr. Kilpatrick currently serves as a director of several privately-held
companies, including Masimo Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices.
Richard S.F. Lehrberg joined the Company as Vice President in November 1991
and has served as Executive Vice President of the Company since October 1994.
Mr. Lehrberg served as a director of the Company since April 1989. Prior to
joining the Company, from December 1988 to November 1991, Mr. Lehrberg served
as President of Lehrberg Associates, an international licensing company. From
August 1982 to November 1988, Mr. Lehrberg was employed by Activision, Inc.,
an interactive entertainment software publisher, in various positions,
including Vice President and General Manager of the Entertainment Division.
James C. Wilson joined the Company in August 1997 and has served as Chief
Financial Officer of the Company since October 1997. Prior to joining the
Company, from January 1996 to August 1997, Mr. Wilson served as Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President of Administration of Cloud 9
Interactive Inc., a publisher and developer of educational and entertainment
multi-media products. Between October 1993 and December 1995, Mr. Wilson
served as Vice President--Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Applause
Enterprises Inc., a worldwide distributor of gifts and toys. Between February
1992 and October 1993, Mr. Wilson served as a Finance Executive for Sega of
America, a video game system manufacturer.
Steven "Chuck" Camps joined the Company in February 1993 and has served as
Chief Operating Officer of the Company since June 1995 and as Assistant
Secretary since October 1994. Mr. Camps served as Chief Financial Officer of
the Company from February 1993 through October 1997. Mr. Camps served as a
consultant
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to the Company from October 1992 to February 1993. Prior to consulting for the
Company, Mr. Camps served as Chief Financial Officer of Pratt Industries
(USA), Inc., a manufacturing and finance company. Prior to July 1987, Mr.
Camps served as a Manager at Arthur Andersen & Co., a worldwide accounting
firm.
Phillip G. Adam joined the Company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
in December 1990 and has served as Vice President of Business Development of
the Company since October 1994. Prior to joining the Company, from January
1984 to December 1990, Mr. Adam served as President of Spectrum Holobyte, an
interactive entertainment software publisher, where he was a co-founder. From
May 1990 to May 1996, Mr. Adam served as the Chairman or a member of the Board
of Directors of the Software Publishers Association and, during part of such
period, as President of the Software Publishers Association. From March 1997
to March 1998 Mr. Adam served as the Chairman of the Public Policy Committee
of the Interactive Digital Software Association.
Kim Motika joined the Company as National Sales Manager in November 1991,
and was promoted to Vice President of Sales of the Company in October 1994.
Prior to joining the Company, from May 1989 to October 1991, Ms. Motika served
as a Sales Manager for Ashton-Tate, a software publisher, and served as
Western Regional Vice President of Ingram Micro, a worldwide distributor of
information technology products, from 1983 to 1988.
Patricia J. Wright joined the Company as Vice President of Marketing of the
Company in October 1995 and has served as Vice President of Development since
June 1997. Prior to joining the Company, from April 1993 to October 1995, Ms.
Wright served as Vice President of Marketing for Activision, Inc. and as
Director of Marketing for the Barbie Products division of Mattel, Inc., a toy
manufacturer, from January 1990 to April 1993.
Keven F. Baxter joined the Company as Corporate Counsel in June 1995, was
promoted to General Counsel in June 1996 and has served as Vice President of
Corporate Affairs of the Company since October 1997. Prior to joining the
Company, from 1988 to 1994, Mr. Baxter practiced corporate law in the Business
and Technology Group of the law firm Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison.
Peter A. Bilotta has served as President of Interplay Europe since August
1994. Prior to joining the Company, from January 1992 to July 1994, Mr.
Bilotta served as Managing Director--Distributed Territories of Acclaim
Entertainment Ltd., an entertainment software publisher. Mr. Bilotta also
served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Arena Entertainment
Inc., an interactive entertainment software publisher, from March 1991 to
December 1991. Mr. Bilotta serves as a director of Interactive Media, Ltd., a
privately-held interactive entertainment software developer, and Bizarre Love
Triangle, a privately-held interactive entertainment software distributor.
Jill S. Goldworn has served as President of Interplay OEM, Inc., the
Company's OEM subsidiary, since December 1996. Prior to that, Ms. Goldworn
served as Vice President, OEM and Merchandising of the Company since June
1995. Prior to that, Ms. Goldworn served as Director of the OEM division of
the Company from September 1992 to June 1995. Prior to joining the Company,
from November 1991 to August 1992, Ms. Goldworn served as Director of Contract
Sales of PC Globe, Inc., a publisher of desktop geography software.
David Perry has served as President of Shiny Entertainment, Inc. since
October 1993. Mr. Perry founded Shiny, developer of Earthworm Jim, in October
1993. Prior to founding Shiny, from January 1991 to September 1993, Mr. Perry
served as a consulting engineer for Virgin Interactive Entertainment Inc., an
interactive entertainment software publisher.
David R. Dukes was elected to serve as a director of the Company in March
1998. Since September 1989, Mr. Dukes has been employed by Ingram Micro in
various executive capacities, including Acting President of Ingram Micro
Asia-Pacific since May 1997, Chief Executive Officer of Ingram Alliance since
January 1994, President of Ingram Micro from September 1989 to December 1991
and Chief Operating Officer of Ingram Micro from September 1989 to December
1993. Mr. Dukes currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Ingram Micro.
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Charles S. Paul has served as a director of the Company since October 1994.
Mr. Paul served as a member of the Compensation Committee from October 1994 to
December 1995. Since March 1995, Mr. Paul has been employed by Sega GameWorks,
a location-based entertainment company, and has served as the Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Sega GameWorks L.L.C., a location-based
entertainment software company, since March 1996. Mr. Paul previously served
as Executive Vice President of Universal from December 1986 to March 1995.
Mr. Paul is a director of National Golf Properties, Inc. and Entertainment
Properties Trust, both real estate investment trusts.
Mark Pinkerton has served as a director of the Company since March 1998. Mr.
Pinkerton has served as a Senior Manager of Corporate Development and
Strategic Planning for Universal since July 1996. From February 1995 to June
1996, Mr. Pinkerton was an independent consultant. Mr. Pinkerton was a Vice
President in the Mergers and Acquisitions Department of the Investment Banking
Division of Lehman Brothers Inc., an investment banking and stock brokerage
firm, from August 1991 to January 1995.
Paul A. Rioux has served as a director of the Company since July 1996. Mr.
Rioux has served as President of Universal Studios New Media, Inc., a
subsidiary of Universal, since April 1996. Previously, from November 1989 to
April 1996, Mr. Rioux served as Executive Vice President of Sega of America.
All members of the Board of Directors hold office until the next annual
meeting of stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified.
The Bylaws do not permit removal of directors except for cause, unless
approved by a two-thirds vote of the Company's stockholders. Officers serve at
the discretion of the Board of Directors. Messrs. Pinkerton and Rioux were
appointed as directors by Universal pursuant to its rights under the
Shareholders' Agreement. See "Certain Transactions--Transactions With Fargo
and Universal."
BOARD COMMITTEES
The Company has two standing committees of the Board of Directors: an Audit
Committee and a Compensation Committee. The Audit Committee reviews the
functions of the Company's management and independent auditors pertaining to
the Company's financial statements and performs such other related duties and
functions as are deemed appropriate by the Audit Committee and the Board of
Directors. The Compensation Committee determines officer and director
compensation and administers the Company's benefit plans.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The Company's directors currently do not receive cash or equity compensation
for attendance at Board of Directors or committee meetings. However, in the
future, non-employee directors may receive compensation for attendance and may
be reimbursed for certain expenses in connection with attendance at board and
committee meetings.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION.
The Compensation Committee currently consists of Messrs. Dukes, Paul and
Rioux. No member of the Compensation Committee or executive officer of the
Company has a relationship that would constitute an interlocking relationship
with executive officers and directors of another entity. During 1997,
decisions regarding executive compensation were made by the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors, which then consisted of Messrs. Fargo,
Kilpatrick and Rioux. Messrs. Fargo and Kilpatrick are directors, officers and
employees of the Company. Mr. Rioux is an officer of Universal Studios New
Media, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal, which has entered into various
transactions with the Company. See "Certain Transactions--Transactions with
Fargo and Universal."
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation
earned during the twelve months ended December 31, 1997 by the Company's Chief
Executive Officer, each of the two other most highly compensated executive
officers of the Company whose total salary and bonus during such year exceeded
$100,000 (collectively, the "Named Executive Officers") and a selected
executive officer.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION AWARDS
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SECURITIES
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION SALARY BONUS OTHER(1) UNDERLYING OPTIONS(#)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Brian Fargo....................... $237,500 $ -- $ -- --
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher J. Kilpatrick......... 200,000 -- 4,750 20,000
President
Richard S.F. Lehrberg............. 200,000 -- 4,792 --
Executive Vice President
James C. Wilson................... (2) (2) (2) 50,000
Chief Financial Officer
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(1) Consists of matching payments made under the Company's 401(k) plan. See
"Employee Benefit Plans--401(k) Plan."
(2) Mr. Wilson joined the Company in August 1997 at an annual base salary of
$135,000. Although not a Named Executive Officer for the year ended
December 31, 1997, the Company anticipates that he will so qualify in
future years.
OPTION MATTERS
Option Grants. The following table sets forth certain information concerning
stock options granted to the Named Executive Officers and a selected executive
officer during the twelve months ended December 31, 1997.
STOCK OPTION GRANTS DURING TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
POTENTIAL REALIZABLE
VALUE AT ASSUMED
ANNUAL RATES OF
NUMBER OF PERCENT OF TOTAL STOCK PRICE
SECURITIES OPTIONS APPRECIATION FOR
UNDERLYING GRANTED TO EXERCISE OPTION TERM ($)(4)
OPTIONS EMPLOYEES IN PRICE EXPIRATION ---------------------
NAME GRANTED FISCAL YEAR(1) ($/SH)(2) DATE(3) 5% 10%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Christopher J.
Kilpatrick(5).......... 20,000 5.7% $8.00 07/17/07 $100,623 $254,999
James C. Wilson......... 50,000 14.5 8.00 07/17/07 251,558 637,497
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(1) Represents options granted pursuant to the Company's 1997 Plan. All
options were granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value
of the Common Stock on the date of grant. All such options vest at the
rate of 20% per year on each anniversary of the grant date.
(2) Subsequent to December 31, 1997, the Compensation Committee repriced all
options granted at an exercise price of greater than $8.00 which were held
by current employees of the Company or its wholly owned subsidiaries,
including the options listed above, to an exercise price of $8.00.
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(3) Options granted pursuant to the 1997 Plan expire 10 years from the date of
grant.
(4) Represents amounts that may be realized upon exercise of the options
immediately prior to expiration of their terms assuming appreciation of 5%
and 10% over the option term. The 5% and 10% numbers are calculated based
on rules required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "
Commission") and do not reflect the Company's estimate of future stock
price growth. The actual value realized may be greater or less than the
potential realizable value set forth.
(5) Pursuant to the terms of his employment contract, Mr. Kilpatrick's options
will be fully vested as of the closing of the Offering. See "Management--
Employment Agreements."
Recent Option Grants. In February 1998, the Company granted options to
purchase an aggregate of 240,100 shares of Common Stock to certain officers
and other employees of the Company, including Brian Fargo (150,000 shares) and
Christopher J. Kilpatrick (20,000 shares). Such options have an exercise price
of $8.00 per share and vest over a period of five years from the date of
grant.
Option Exercises and Year-End Option Values. Shown below is information
relating to the exercise of stock options during the twelve months ended
December 31, 1997 for each of the Named Executive Officers and a selected
executive officer, and the year-end value of unexercised options.
AGGREGATE OPTION EXERCISES AND 1997 YEAR-END OPTION VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF SECURITIES VALUE OF
UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED IN-THE-
UNEXERCISED OPTIONS MONEY OPTIONS AT
AT YEAR-END YEAR-END(1)
SHARES ACQUIRED (EXERCISABLE/ (EXERCISABLE/
NAME ON EXERCISE VALUE REALIZED UNEXERCISABLE) UNEXERCISABLE)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Brian Fargo............. -- -- 0/ 0 $
Richard S.F. Lehrberg... -- -- 572,874/ 0
Christopher J. Kilpa-
trick.................. -- -- 251,528/ 0
James C. Wilson......... -- -- 0/ 50,000
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(1) Represents an amount equal to the difference between the assumed initial
public offering price of $ per share and the option exercise price,
multiplied by the number of unexercised in-the-money options.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Stock Incentive Plans. The Company has granted options under three stock
option plans. The Interplay Productions Incentive Stock Option, Nonqualified
Stock Option and Restricted Stock Purchase Plan--1991 (the "1991 Plan") was
adopted by the Board of Directors and stockholders of the Company in March
1992, the Interplay Productions 1994 Incentive Stock Option and Nonqualified
Stock Option Plan (the "1994 Plan") was adopted by the Board of Directors and
stockholders of the Company in March 1994 and the Interplay Productions 1997
Stock Incentive Plan (the "1997 Plan" and, together with the 1991 Plan and the
1994 Plan, the "Plans") was adopted by the Board of Directors and stockholders
of the Company in January 1997. The Plans have been amended from time to time.
The 1991 Plan and the 1994 Plan were terminated by the Board of Directors in
March 1998.
The Company believes that its equity compensation program is an important
element of the overall compensation package which it can offer to attract and
retain employees and that it represents a competitive advantage over certain
competitors. The Company anticipates that it will be necessary in the future
to grant options to attract key personnel, to retain its existing employees
and, where appropriate, as part of strategic acquisition opportunities. See
"Risk Factors--Dilution."
The Plans are administered by the Board of Directors, unless the Board of
Directors delegates such authority to a committee composed of members of the
Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to collectively as the
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"Board"). Subject to certain limitations set forth in the Plans, the Board has
the authority (i) to select the persons to whom rights under the Plans (the
"Awards") will be granted, (ii) to determine whether an Award will be an
incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal
Revenue Code (an "ISO"), an option that does not qualify as an ISO (a
"Nonqualified Stock Option," and together with ISOs, the "Options"), a right
to purchase restricted stock (a "Right to Purchase") under either the 1991
Plan or the 1997 Plan, or a combination of the foregoing, and (iii) to specify
the type of consideration to be paid to the Company upon the exercise of an
Award. All employees, directors, consultants, advisors or other independent
contractors of the Company or of any present or future parent or subsidiary
corporation of the Company are eligible to participate in the Plans. Any
eligible person may be granted a Nonqualified Stock Option or a Right to
Purchase under either the 1991 Plan or the 1997 Plan, but only employees may
be granted ISOs under the Plans.
An aggregate of 898,425, 639,984 and 2,219,891 shares of the Company's
Common Stock are authorized pursuant to the 1991 Plan, 1994 Plan and the 1997
Plan, respectively, of which, 302,198, 638,784, and 540,850 shares,
respectively, were subject to currently outstanding Options. Effective
February 23, 1998, the 1991 Plan and 1994 Plan were terminated for purposes of
future grants. An aggregate of 1,679,041 shares of Common Stock remain
available for grant under the 1997 Plan. No shares of the Company's Common
Stock have been issued pursuant to Rights to Purchase under any of the Plans.
In addition, 572,874 shares are subject to non-statutory options granted
outside the Company's stock option plans. To the extent any outstanding Award
expires or terminates prior to exercise in full or if shares issued upon
exercise of an Award are repurchased by the Company, the unexercised portion
of such Award or the repurchased shares are returned to the pool of shares
reserved under the 1997 Plan and will thereafter be available for grant or
offer under the 1997 Plan.
The exercise price per share of an ISO under the 1997 Plan must equal at
least the fair market value of a share of the Company's Common Stock on the
date of grant. However, the exercise price per share of any ISO granted to a
person who at the time of grant owns stock possessing more than ten percent of
the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any
parent or subsidiary corporation of the Company must be at least 110% of the
fair market value of a share of the Company's Common Stock on the date of
grant. The exercise price per share of Nonqualified Stock Options granted
under the 1997 Plan must be at least 85% of the fair market value of a share
of the Company's Common Stock on the date of grant. In no event shall any
person receive options or Rights to Purchase under the 1997 Plan in any one
calendar year pursuant to which the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock
that may be acquired thereunder exceeds 500,000 shares.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan
(the "Purchase Plan"), covering an aggregate of 200,000 shares of Common
Stock, was adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by the Company's
stockholders in March 1998. The Purchase Plan, which is intended to qualify as
an "employee stock purchase plan" under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), will be implemented by twelve-month
offerings with purchases occurring at six-month intervals commencing on the
date of this Prospectus. The Purchase Plan will be administered by the Board
of Directors. The Purchase Plan permits eligible employees to purchase Common
Stock through payroll deductions, which may not exceed 15% of an employee's
compensation. The price of stock purchased under the Purchase Plan will be 85%
of the lower of the fair market value of the Common Stock at the beginning of
the offering period or on the applicable purchase date.
401(k) Plan. The Company maintains a defined contribution retirement plan
with a cash or deferred arrangement as described in Section 401(k) of the Code
(the "401(k) Plan"). The 401(k) Plan is intended to be qualified under Section
401(a) of the Code. All employees of the Company are eligible to participate
in the 401(k) Plan on the first day of the plan year or the first day of the
seventh month of the plan year, whichever first occurs, following completion
of one year of service with the Company. The 401(k) Plan provides that each
participant may make elective contributions up to 15% of his or her
compensation, subject to statutory limits. The Company also provides a 50%
matching contribution, up to six percent of an employee's compensation,
subject to statutory limits. Under the terms of the 401(k) Plan, allocation of
the matching contribution is integrated with Social Security, in accordance
with applicable non-discrimination rules under the Code.
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Brian Fargo for a
term of five years commencing March 1994, pursuant to which he currently
serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company. The employment agreement provides for a base salary of $250,000
per year, with such annual raises as may be approved by the Board of
Directors. In the event that Mr. Fargo is terminated without cause or resigns
for good reason as set forth in the agreement, the Company is required to pay
Mr. Fargo 150% of his base salary and 75% of his imputed annual bonuses for
the remainder of the term of the agreement, which payments are contingent upon
Mr. Fargo's non-competition with the Company, as defined in the agreement. Mr.
Fargo is also entitled to participate in certain incentive compensation and
other employee benefit plans established by the Company from time to time.
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Christopher J.
Kilpatrick for a term of five years commencing May 1994, pursuant to which he
currently serves as President of the Company. The employment agreement
provides for a base salary of $157,200 per year, with annual raises of not
less than ten percent per year. In the event Mr. Kilpatrick is terminated
without cause or resigns for good reason as defined in the agreement, the
Company is required to pay Mr. Kilpatrick 150% of his base salary and 75% of
his imputed annual bonuses for the remainder of the term of the agreement,
which payments are contingent upon Mr. Kilpatrick's non-competition with the
Company, as set forth in the agreement. In addition, in the event
Mr. Kilpatrick is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason as
defined in the agreement, all stock options held by Mr. Kilpatrick will vest
to the extent they would have vested through the end of the term of the
agreement. In June 1995, following a change in control of the Company as
defined in the agreement, all of the stock options then held by Mr. Kilpatrick
automatically vested. Upon the closing of the Offering, the options granted
Mr. Kilpatrick in 1997 will automatically vest. Mr. Kilpatrick is also
entitled to participate in certain incentive compensation and other employee
benefit plans established by the Company from time to time.
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Richard S.F.
Lehrberg for a term of five years commencing March 1994, pursuant to which he
currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Company. The employment
agreement provides for a base salary of $200,000 per year, with annual raises
as approved by the Board of Directors. Mr. Lehrberg is also entitled to an
annual bonus based on objective criteria. In 1994 and 1995, Mr. Lehrberg
agreed to defer the receipt of bonuses in the amounts of $120,000 and $34,000,
respectively, payable under the agreement, and such accrued bonuses will be
paid following the closing of the Offering. In the event Mr. Lehrberg is
terminated without cause or resigns for good reason as set forth in the
agreement, the Company is required to pay Mr. Lehrberg 150% of his base salary
and 75% of his imputed annual bonuses for the remainder of the term of the
agreement, which payments are contingent upon Mr. Lehrberg's non-competition
with the Company, as defined in the agreement. Mr. Lehrberg is also entitled
to participate in certain incentive compensation and other employee plans
established by the Company from time to time.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS
The Company's Bylaws provide that the Company will indemnify its directors
and officers and may indemnify its employees and other agents to the fullest
extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the
"DGCL"). The Company believes that indemnification under its Bylaws covers at
least negligence and gross negligence by indemnified parties, and permits the
Company to advance litigation expenses in the case of stockholder derivative
actions or other actions, against an undertaking by the indemnified party to
repay such advances if it is ultimately determined that the indemnified party
is not entitled to indemnification. Prior to the closing of the Offering, the
Company expects to have in place liability insurance for its officers and
directors.
In addition, the Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides that,
pursuant to the DGCL, its directors shall not be liable for monetary damages
for breach of the directors' fiduciary duty to the Company and its
stockholders. This provision in the Certificate of Incorporation does not
eliminate the directors' fiduciary duty, and in appropriate circumstances
equitable remedies such as injunctive or other forms of non-monetary relief
will remain available under the DGCL. In addition, each director will continue
to be subject to liability for breach
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of the director's duty of loyalty to the Company, for acts or omissions not in
good faith or involving intentional misconduct, for knowing violations of law,
for actions leading to improper personal benefit to the director and for
payment of dividends or approval of stock repurchases or redemptions that are
unlawful under the DGCL. The provision also does not affect a director's
responsibilities under any other law, such as the federal securities laws or
state or federal environmental laws.
The Company has entered into separate indemnification agreements with its
directors and certain of its officers. These agreements require the Company,
among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may
arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers (other
than liabilities arising from actions not taken in good faith or in a manner
the indemnitee believed to be opposed to the best interests of the Company),
and to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against
them as to which they could be indemnified. Insofar as indemnification for
liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors,
officers or persons controlling the Company pursuant to the foregoing
provisions, the Company has been informed that in the opinion of the
Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. The Company believes that its
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaw provisions and indemnification
agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors
and officers.
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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following sets forth certain information concerning the beneficial
ownership of the Company's outstanding Common Stock as of December 31, 1997
for (i) each person (or group of affiliated persons) who is known by the
Company to own beneficially five percent or more of the Company's Common
Stock, (ii) each director of the Company, (iii) each of the Named Executive
Officers, and (iv) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a
group.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF OUTSTANDING
SHARES OWNED
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SHARES
BENEFICIALLY BEFORE AFTER
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNED(1)(2) OFFERING OFFERING(3)
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Universal Studios, Inc.(4)..... 5,408,216 44.2% %
Mark Pinkerton(5)
Paul A. Rioux(5)
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Brian Fargo(6)................. 4,922,897 40.2
16815 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92606
Christopher J. Kilpatrick(7)... 251,628 2.1
Richard S. F. Lehrberg(8)...... 574,557 4.7
James C. Wilson................ -- -- --
Charles S. Paul................ -- -- --
David R. Dukes................. -- -- --
All Directors and Executive
Officers as a Group
(7 persons)(9)................ 11,157,298 91.1% %
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(1) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with respect
to securities. Shares of Common Stock subject to options currently
exercisable, or exercisable within 60 days of May 1, 1998, are deemed
outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such
options but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any
other person. Except as indicated by footnote and subject to community
property laws where applicable, the persons named in the table have sole
voting and investment power with respect to all shares of Common Stock
shown as beneficially owned by them.
(2) Excludes shares which will be issued to such persons upon the closing of
the Offering pursuant to the conversion of Subordinated Secured Promissory
Notes and Common Stock Warrants held by such persons at an exercise price
of $ per share (based on an assumed initial public offering price of
$ per share), as follows: Brian Fargo ( shares), Christopher J.
Kilpatrick ( shares) and Richard S.F. Lehrberg ( shares). See
"Description of Capital Stock--Common Stock Warrants."
(3) The percentages indicated reflect the issuance of shares upon the
closing of the Offering pursuant to the exercise of Common Stock Warrants
by the cancellation of Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes at an
exercise price based on an assumed initial public offering price of $
per share. See "Description of Capital Stock--Common Stock Warrants."
(4) Universal has granted the Underwriters' 30-day option to purchase up to
shares to cover over-allotments, if any. If such option is exercised
in full, following the completion of the Offering Universal will
beneficially own shares, or %, of the Company's Common Stock.
(5) Messrs. Pinkerton and Rioux, who are employees of Universal or its
subsidiaries and have been appointed as directors by Universal, disclaim
beneficial ownership of the shares held by Universal.
(6) Does not include 5,408,216 shares held by Universal, as to which Mr. Fargo
may be deemed to have beneficial ownership due to certain contractual
rights held by Mr. Fargo, as such rights terminate upon the closing of the
Offering. See "Certain Transactions--Transactions with Fargo and
Universal."
(7) Includes 251,528 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of
May 1, 1998.
(8) Includes 572,874 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of
May 1, 1998.
(9) Includes 824,402 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of
May 1, 1998.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTIONS WITH FARGO
In April 1991, Brian Fargo, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Company, loaned $536,375 to the Company, evidenced
by a promissory note due April 30, 1996, which note was subsequently converted
into a demand note. The note provides that interest accrues at a rate of nine
percent per year with accrued interest paid on a semi-annual basis. As of
December 31, 1997, the loan balance was $16,107.
Prior to moving to its current business location in August 1996, the Company
occupied premises owned by Mr. Fargo consisting of approximately 22,792 square
feet located at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, California, pursuant to a Lease
Agreement, dated October 1, 1992, between the Company and Mr. Fargo. The
Company entered into a restated Lease Agreement with Mr. Fargo in October
1996. When the Company relocated to its present location in August 1996,
Interplay subleased such premises to Engage pursuant to a Sublease Agreement
dated October 1, 1996, and the Company concurrently executed an agreement with
Engage pursuant to which the Company subleased 5,000 square feet of
specialized audio facilities from Engage until December 1997. In December
1997, Engage entered into a direct lease with the owner of such property and
all leases and subleases involving the Company were terminated.
TRANSACTIONS WITH FARGO AND UNIVERSAL
The Company, Mr. Fargo and Universal entered into a Stock Purchase
Agreement, dated January 25, 1994, for the purchase of Common Stock. On March
30, 1994, pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, Universal purchased
1,824,897 shares of Common Stock from the Company and 1,216,598 shares of
Common Stock from Mr. Fargo. Pursuant to an Option Agreement, dated March 30,
1994, Universal purchased additional shares of Common Stock from Mr. Fargo on
April 25, 1995 and on April 26, 1996, such that Universal became a 35% owner
of the Company as of April 25, 1995 and a 45% owner of the Company as of April
26, 1996. In order to acquire sufficient shares of Common Stock for sale to
Universal on each of the three sale dates, Mr. Fargo acquired such number of
shares as was required for sale to Universal from existing shareholders of the
Company in simultaneous transactions. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement,
the Company, Mr. Fargo and Universal entered into a Shareholders' Agreement
dated March 30, 1994, as amended October 8, 1996, which contains certain
restrictions on transfer of shares, rights of first refusal, voting provisions,
registration rights and certain restrictions on corporate actions. Only the
mutual rights of first refusal as between Universal and Mr. Fargo and the
registration rights of Universal and Mr. Fargo will survive the closing of the
Offering. See "Description of Capital Stock--Registration Rights." For his
services in connection with such transaction, Mr. Fargo was awarded a bonus of
$1.0 million by the Board of Directors in 1994. Mr. Fargo agreed to defer the
payment of such bonus to a future date, and such bonus will be repaid following
the closing of the Offering. See "Use of Proceeds."
The Company has entered into three Merchandising License Agreements with
MCA/Universal Merchandising Inc., a subsidiary of Universal. Pursuant to an
agreement dated May 23, 1994, the Company has the exclusive right to use the
theme and characters of the Waterworld motion picture in software products for
specified platforms until July 31, 1998. Pursuant to an agreement dated May
23, 1994, the Company has the non-exclusive right to use the theme and
characters of the Casper motion picture in software products for specified
platforms for a period of three years following the release of such motion
picture. Pursuant to an agreement dated April 16, 1996, the Company has the
exclusive right to the theme and characters of the Flipper motion picture for
an interactive story book product on specified platforms until June 1, 2001.
Each of the agreements provide for the Company to pay specified advances
against royalties and for specified royalty guarantees. In addition, pursuant
to a letter agreement dated September 27, 1996, with Universal Interactive
Studios, a subsidiary of Universal ("UIS"), the Company has the exclusive
distribution rights in North America for PlayStation versions of Disruptor
(the "Disruptor Agreement"), plus the exclusive rights to manufacture, publish
and distribute Disruptor on any video game platform outside of North America.
Currently, approximately $1.9 million is due UIS pursuant to the Disruptor
Agreement, of which $1.5 million will be paid to UIS upon the closing of the
Offering. On August 16, 1995, the Company and UIS entered into an exclusive
distribution
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agreement pursuant to which UIS agreed to distribute the Company's interactive
software products in Europe through UIS's affiliate, MCA Home Video, Inc.,
which in turn distributes through Cinema International Corporation ("CIC").
The distribution agreement was subsequently terminated, and the Company and
UIS/CIC are currently negotiating a final accounting reconciliation to
determine the amounts owed to the Company. In December 1996 UIS, on behalf of
CIC, paid $300,000 to the Company as an interim payment pending the resolution
of the final accounting reconciliation. The Company issued a promissory note
to UIS dated December 20, 1996 in the principal amount of $300,000 (the
"Advance Note") evidencing the interim payment made to the Company. The
Advance Note is guaranteed by Interplay Europe, does not bear interest and was
payable on March 31, 1997. In March 1998, the Company entered into an
agreement with UIS whereby the Company agreed to pay to UIS all net amounts
owed to UIS under the Disruptor Agreement and the Company and UIS agreed to
work together to determine the final amount, if any, due to Interplay to
resolve such accounting dispute and to pay any amounts found to be owing to
the other party in connection therewith.
ENGAGE TRANSACTIONS
In June 1995, the Company formed a subsidiary to divest Engage, which
formerly operated as a division of the Company. Pursuant to a Stock Purchase
Agreement dated June 30, 1995, the Company sold 10,000,000 shares of common
stock of Engage to Mr. Fargo for $237,000. In connection with such sale, the
Company and Mr. Fargo entered into an Option Agreement dated June 30, 1995,
granting the Company an option to repurchase all of such shares at an
aggregate exercise price of $337,000 at any time prior to June 30, 2005 (the
"Termination Date"). In conjunction with a financing agreement between Engage
and Mr. Fargo, the Option Agreement was amended in March 1998 to reduce the
shares subject to such option to 19% of the shares held by Mr. Fargo and to
reduce the exercise price to $250,000. In the event the Company elects not to
exercise its option to repurchase the shares, upon certain events Universal
has an option to purchase the shares at the same exercise price. If Universal
exercises its option to purchase the shares, the Company has an option to
purchase such shares from Universal at the $250,000 exercise price until the
Termination Date.
Prior to March 1996, the Company loaned Engage approximately $1.8 million to
fund the operations of Engage, which debt was evidenced by a convertible
demand promissory note dated March 29, 1996, bearing interest at the prime
rate plus two percent per annum. A portion of the principal amount was repaid
to the Company in a number of installments during 1996 and 1997. In connection
with a secured debt financing in August 1997, the remaining outstanding
principal of approximately $1.0 million was converted into a secured
convertible promissory note due in August 1998, bearing interest at a rate of
eight percent per annum. As part of the August 1997 transaction, the Company
loaned an additional $100,000 to Engage.
In March 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with Engage which,
among other things, provides that the Company will provide certain
administrative services to Engage, and grants Engage the exclusive right to
use certain of the Company's products in Internet-based on-line services.
Engage currently owes the Company approximately $300,000 in connection with
such agreement.
FINANCING TRANSACTIONS
In October 1996, the Company issued an aggregate of $2,400,000 in
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes and Common Stock Warrants to Brian Fargo
($2,000,000), Richard S.F. Lehrberg ($300,000) and Christopher J. Kilpatrick
($100,000). The Secured Subordinated Promissory Notes bear interest at a rate
of 12% per annum. Messrs. Fargo, Lehrberg and Kilpatrick elected to receive
shares of Common Stock in lieu of the May 1997 interest payment due under the
Secured Subordinated Promissory Notes. In February 1998, the Company offered
to amend the terms of such Notes and Warrants to permit the exercise of the
Warrants or the repayment of the Notes upon the closing of this Offering
whether or not this Offering constitutes a Qualified Event (as defined in the
Notes and Warrants). Messrs. Fargo, Lehrberg and Kilpatrick have elected to
exercise such Warrants for an aggregate of shares of Common Stock by
canceling such Notes effective upon the closing of the Offering at an exercise
price of $ per share (based upon an assumed initial public offering price of
$ per share). See "Description of Capital Stock--Common Stock Warrants."
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OTHER TRANSACTIONS
In March 1998, the Company entered into Indemnification Agreements with all
of its directors and executive officers providing for indemnification rights
in certain circumstances. See "Management--Limitation of Liability and
Indemnification Matters."
Mark Pinkerton and Paul A. Rioux, directors of the Company, are employees of
Universal or its subsidiaries, with which the Company has several contractual
relationships. David R. Dukes, director of the Company, is an officer and
director of Ingram Micro, a customer of the Company. See "Business--Sales and
Distribution."
Until September 1997, Christopher J. Kilpatrick, an officer and director of
the Company, was a shareholder of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, counsel to
the Company.
The Company has entered into Employment Agreements with certain executive
officers. See "Management--Employment Agreements."
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
Upon the completion of the Offering, the authorized capital stock of the
Company will consist of 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $.001 par value,
and 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.001 par value.
COMMON STOCK
As of December 31, 1997, there were 10,951,828 shares of Common Stock issued
and outstanding and held by 17 stockholders of record and 1,838,972 shares of
Common Stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options
outstanding under the Company's 1991 Plan, 1994 Plan, 1997 Plan and non-
statutory stock options granted outside the Company's plans. Subsequent to
December 31, 1997, the Company granted options to purchase an additional
240,100 shares of Common Stock, such that as of March 7, 1998, there were
2,054,706 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock
options. The outstanding shares of Common Stock are fully paid and
nonassessable. The Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides that
holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters
submitted to a vote of stockholders, provided that, with respect to the
election of directors, stockholders shall be entitled to cumulate their votes
whereby each stockholder will have a number of votes equal to the number of
shares held multiplied by the number of directors to be elected. In addition,
with respect to the election of directors, certain preferential voting rights
will exist until the closing of the Offering. See "Certain Transactions--
Transactions with Fargo and Universal." The Certificate of Incorporation of
the Company provides that the authorized number of directors shall be fixed at
seven.
Subject to the preference in dividend rights of any series of Preferred
Stock which the Company may issue in the future, the holders of Common Stock
are entitled to receive such cash dividends, if any, as may be declared by the
Board of Directors out of legally available funds. Upon liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Company, after payment of all debts and
liabilities and after payment of the liquidation preferences of any shares of
Preferred Stock then outstanding, the holders of the Common Stock will be
entitled to all assets that are legally available for distribution.
Other than the rights described above, the holders of Common Stock have no
preemptive subscription, redemption, sinking fund or conversion rights and
have equal rights and preferences. The rights and preferences of holders of
Common Stock will be subject to the rights of any series of Preferred Stock
which the Company may issue in the future.
PREFERRED STOCK
The Board of Directors has the authority, without further action by the
stockholders, to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.001 par
value, in one or more series and to fix the rights, preferences and privileges
thereof, including voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices,
liquidation preference and number of shares constituting any series or the
designation of such series. The rights of the holders of the Common Stock will
be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of
any Preferred Stock that may be issued in the future. The issuance of
Preferred Stock could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third
party to acquire a majority of the outstanding voting stock of the Company,
thereby delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company.
Furthermore, such Preferred Stock may have other rights, including economic
rights senior to the Common Stock, and, as a result, the issuance thereof
could have a material adverse effect on the market value of the Common Stock.
The Company has no present plans to issue shares of Preferred Stock.
COMMON STOCK WARRANTS
In connection with its subordinated debt financing in October 1996 through
February 1997, the Company issued and sold certain Common Stock Warrants (the
"Warrants") to purchasers of its Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes (the
"Notes"), at a price equal to one percent of the purchaser's total investment
in the Notes and Warrants. The Company sold an aggregate of $14,803,000 of
such Notes and Warrants. The Warrants entitle the Warrant holder to purchase,
by surrender of such holder's Note, up to that number of shares of Common
Stock equal to the quotient determined by dividing the purchaser's aggregate
investment in the Notes and Warrants by the Exercise Price (as defined below),
rounded to the nearest whole number of shares. The
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"Exercise Price" per share of Common Stock under the Warrants is the product
of 0.70 multiplied by either of the following amounts, as applicable: (i) in
the event of a Qualified IPO (as defined in the Warrants), the initial public
offering price of Common Stock; or (ii) in the event of a Sales Transaction
(as defined in the Warrants), the fair market value per share of the Company's
Common Stock as established in such Sales Transaction or, if no such price is
established, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. In
February 1998, the Company offered to amend the terms of each holder's Note
and Warrant to permit such holder to exercise its Warrant upon the closing of
the Offering whether or not the Offering constitutes a Qualified IPO, and
offered each holder the option to either exercise its Warrant effective upon
the closing of the Offering or to have its Note repaid following the closing
of the Offering. Holders of an aggregate amount of $8,748,808 of the Notes and
Warrants elected to exercise their Warrants, and shares of Common Stock
will be issued to such holders upon the closing of the Offering at an exercise
price of $ per share (based on an assumed initial public offering price of
$ ). Holders of $5,993,650 in principal amount of the Notes elected to have
their Notes repaid out of the proceeds of the Offering. See "Use of Proceeds."
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
The Shareholders' Agreement provides each of Universal and Brian Fargo with
certain registration rights with respect to their respective shares of the
Common Stock of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Shareholders'
Agreement, each of Universal and Mr. Fargo have four demand registrations,
whereby such party may require the Company to register not less than 1,000,000
shares of the Common Stock owned by such party, subject to certain conditions
and restrictions contained therein. Each of Universal and Mr. Fargo also have
unlimited piggyback registrations whereby they are entitled to be notified of
and participate in registrations of the Company's Common Stock initiated by
the Company or a third party, subject to certain conditions and restrictions.
The Company has also agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the stockholders
who are a party to the Shareholders' Agreement and the officers and directors
of Universal from any loss, claim or damage arising from such registrations
unless, and to the extent that, such loss, claim or damage arises out of or is
based upon an untrue statement, alleged untrue statement or omission or
alleged omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with written
information furnished by or on behalf of such party for use in the preparation
of the documents related to the registration.
The Company and the holders of the Warrants have entered into an Investors
Rights Agreement, as amended ("Investors Rights Agreement") which provides
such holders with certain registration rights with respect to the shares of
Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants. Pursuant to the terms of
the Investors Rights Agreement, the Warrant holders have one demand
registration, whereby the holders of a majority of the shares of Common Stock
issuable upon exercise of the Warrants may require the Company to register the
shares of Common Stock owned by such parties, subject to certain conditions
and restrictions. In addition, the Investors Rights Agreement provides the
Warrant holders certain piggyback registration and S-3 registration rights,
subject to certain conditions and restrictions. The Company has also agreed to
indemnify and hold harmless the stockholders who are a party to the Investors
Rights Agreement from any loss, claim or damage arising from such
registrations unless, and to the extent that, such loss, claim or damage
arises out of or is based upon an untrue statement, alleged untrue statement
or omission or alleged omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with
written information furnished by or on behalf of such party for use in the
preparation of the documents related to the registration.
DELAWARE ANTI-TAKEOVER LAW
The Company is subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware
General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"). Section 203 provides, with certain
exceptions, that a Delaware corporation may not engage in certain business
combinations with a person or affiliate or associate of such person who is an
"interested stockholder" for a period of three years from the date such person
became an interested stockholder, unless: (i) the transaction resulting in the
acquiring person's becoming an interested stockholder, or the business
combination, is approved by the board of directors of the corporation before
the person becomes an interested stockholder, (ii) the interested stockholder
acquires 85% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation in the
same
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transaction that makes it an interested stockholder, excluding (a) shares held
by directors who are also officers, or (b) shares held in certain employee
stock plans in which employee participants do not have the right to determine
confidentially whether shares held subject to the plan will be tendered in a
tender or exchange offer, or (iii) on or after the date the person becomes an
interested stockholder, the business combination is approved by the
corporation's board of directors and by the holders of at least two-thirds of
the corporation's outstanding voting stock, at an annual or special meeting
(excluding shares held by the interested stockholder). Except as otherwise
specified in Section 203, an "interested stockholder" is defined as: (a) any
person that is the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the
corporation, (b) any person that is an affiliate or associate of the
corporation and was the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock
of the corporation at any time within the three-year period immediately prior
to the date on which it is sought to be determined whether such person is the
interested stockholder, or (c) the affiliates and associates of any such
person. By restricting the ability of the Company to engage in business
combinations with an interested person, the application of Section 203 to the
Company may provide a barrier to hostile or unwanted takeovers.
A "business combination" includes a merger, asset sale or other transaction
resulting in a financial benefit to such interested stockholder. For purposes
of Section 203, an "interested" stockholder is a person who, together with
affiliates and associates, owns (or within three years prior, did own) 15% or
more of the corporation's voting stock.
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation also provides that stockholder
action can be taken only at an annual or special meeting of stockholders and
may not be taken by written consent. The Bylaws provide that special meetings
of stockholders can be called only by the Board of Directors. Stockholders are
not permitted to call a special meeting or to require that the Board of
Directors call a special meeting of stockholders. Moreover, the business
permitted to be conducted at any special meeting of stockholders is limited to
the business set forth in the notice for the meeting. The Bylaws set forth an
advance notice procedure with regard to the nomination, other than by or at
the direction of the Board of Directors, of candidates for election as
directors and with regard to business to be brought before an annual meeting
of stockholders of the Company. The Bylaws do not permit removal of directors
except for cause, unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the Company's
stockholders. See "Management--Directors, Executive Officers and Certain
Significant Employees."
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation limits the liability of directors
to the Company and its stockholders to the fullest extent permitted by the
DGCL. Specifically, under the DGCL, a director will not be personally liable
for monetary damages for breach of the director's fiduciary duty as a
director, except liability (i) for a breach of the director's duty of loyalty
to the Company or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions by a director
not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing
violation of the law, (iii) for liability arising under Section 174 of the
DGCL (relating to the declaration of dividends and purchase or redemption of
shares in violation of the DGCL), or (iv) for any transaction from which the
director derived an improper personal benefit. The inclusion of this provision
in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation may have the effect of reducing
the likelihood of derivative litigation against Directors and may discourage
or deter stockholders or management from bringing a lawsuit against directors
for breach of their duty of care. This limitation on monetary liability does
not alter the duties of Directors, affect the availability of equitable
relief, or affect the availability of monetary relief predicated on claims
based on federal law, including the federal securities laws.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
The transfer agent and registrar for the Common Stock is ChaseMellon
Shareholder Services.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Prior to the Offering, there has been no public market for the Common Stock.
Future sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock in the public market could
adversely affect prevailing market prices and adversely affect the Company's
ability to raise additional capital in the capital markets at a time and price
favorable to the Company.
Upon completion of the Offering, the Company will have shares of Common
Stock outstanding, assuming no exercise of outstanding options. Of these
shares, the shares sold in the Offering ( shares assuming the
Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full) will be freely
transferable without restriction or further registration under the Securities
Act, unless they are purchased by "affiliates" of the Company as that term is
used under the Securities Act. The remaining shares held by existing
stockholders ( shares assuming the Underwriters' over-allotment option is
exercised in full) will be "restricted securities" as defined in Rule 144
("Restricted Shares"). Restricted Shares may be sold in the public market only
if registered or if they qualify for an exemption from registration under Rule
144, which is summarized below. Sales of Restricted Shares in the public
market, or the availability of such shares for sale, could adversely affect
the market price of the Common Stock.
All officers, directors, certain stockholders and certain option holders
have agreed with the Underwriters that they will not sell any Common Stock
owned by them for a period of 180 days after the effective date of the
Offering without the prior written consent of Piper Jaffray Inc. (the "180-Day
Lock-Up"). An aggregate of shares of Common Stock ( shares assuming
the Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full) are subject to
the 180-Day Lock-Up. Upon the expiration of the 180-Day Lock-Up (or earlier
upon the consent of Piper Jaffray Inc.), Restricted Shares (
Restricted Shares assuming the Underwriters' over-allotment option is
exercised in full) will become eligible for sale subject to the volume and
other restrictions of Rule 144, and Restricted Shares will be eligible
for sale without restriction under Rule 144(k).
In general, under Rule 144, beginning 90 days after the effective date of
the Offering, any person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who has
beneficially owned Restricted Shares for at least one year is entitled to
sell, within any three-month period, a number of shares that does not exceed
the greater of one percent of the then outstanding shares of the Company's
Common Stock (approximately shares immediately after the Offering, or
shares if the Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full) or the
average weekly trading volume during the four calendar weeks preceding such
sale. Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to certain requirements as to the
manner of sale, notice and availability of current public information about
the Company. In addition, Restricted Shares which have been beneficially owned
for at least two years and which are held by non-affiliates may, under Rule
144(k) be sold free of any restrictions under Rule 144.
The Company intends to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the
Act to register shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under its Plans,
thus permitting the resale by non-affiliates of shares issued under the plan
in the public market without restriction under the Securities Act. Such
registration statement will become effective immediately upon filing, which is
expected on or shortly after the closing of the Offering. As of the closing of
the Offering, options or rights to purchase 2,054,706 shares of Common Stock
will be outstanding under the Company's Plans, of which 1,845,578 shares are
subject to the 180-Day Lock-Up or are subject to equivalent market standoff
agreements with the Company.
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UNDERWRITING
The Company and the Selling Stockholder have entered into a Purchase
Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with the underwriter's listed in the
table below (the "Underwriters"), for whom Piper Jaffray Inc., Bear, Stearns &
Co. Inc., and UBS Securities LLC are acting as representatives (the
"Representatives"). Subject to the terms and conditions contained in the
Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to sell to the Underwriters, and
each of the Underwriters has severally agreed to purchase from the Company,
the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock set forth opposite their
respective names below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME OF UNDERWRITER NUMBER OF SHARES
------------------- ----------------
<S> <C>
Piper Jaffray Inc. .........................................
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. ...................................
UBS Securities LLC..........................................
----
Total.....................................................
====
</TABLE>
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, the
Underwriters have agreed to purchase all of the Common Stock being sold
pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, if any is purchased (excluding Common
Stock covered by the over-allotment option granted by the Selling Stockholder
to the Underwriters). In the event of a default by any Underwriter, the
Purchase Agreement provides that, in certain circumstances, purchase
commitments of nondefaulting Underwriters may be increased or the Purchase
Agreement may be terminated.
The Underwriters propose initially to offer the shares to the public at the
public offering price set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus. The
Underwriters may allow a selling concession not in excess of $ per share to
certain dealers. The Underwriters may allow, and such dealers may reallow, a
concession not in excess of $ per share to other dealers. After the
Offering, the public offering price and other selling terms may be changed by
the Underwriters.
The Selling Stockholder has granted the Underwriters an option, exercisable
by the Representatives within 30 days after the date of the Purchase
Agreement, to purchase up to an additional shares of Common Stock at the
same price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the shares offered
hereby. The Underwriters may exercise such option solely for the purpose of
covering over-allotments incurred in the sale of shares of Common Stock
offered hereby. To the extent such option to purchase is exercised, each
Underwriter will become committed to purchase such additional shares of Common
Stock in the same proportion as set forth in the above table.
The Company and its directors, officers and certain stockholders (holding in
the aggregate shares of Common Stock upon completion of the Offering, or
shares if the Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full)
have agreed to deliver to the Representatives prior to the date of this
Prospectus lock-up agreements under which they agree not to, directly or
indirectly, offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract
to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right
or warrant for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of or transfer any shares of
Common Stock or any securities exchangeable or exercisable for or convertible
into its Common Stock, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or with respect
to which the Company and any such director, officer or stockholder has or
hereafter acquires the power of disposition, or participate in any
registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to any of the
foregoing or enter into any swap or any other agreement or any transaction
that transfers, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, the economic
consequence of ownership of the Common Stock for a period of 180 days after
the date of this Prospectus, without the prior written consent of Piper
Jaffray Inc. on behalf of the Underwriters. Such lock-up agreements shall not
apply to the sale of Common Stock by the Selling Stockholder pursuant to the
exercise of the Underwriters' over-allotment option. Piper Jaffray Inc. may,
at its sole discretion and at any time without notice, release all or any
portion of the shares subject to such lock-up agreements. See "Shares Eligible
for Future Sale."
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In the Purchase Agreement, the Company, the Selling Stockholder and the
Underwriters have agreed to indemnify each other against certain liabilities,
including liabilities under the Securities Act, and to contribute to payments
the Underwriters may be required to make in respect thereof. The Company has
agreed to reimburse the Underwriters for their reasonable out of pocket
expenses incurred in connection with the Offering.
The Representatives have informed the Company and the Selling Stockholder
that they do not intend to confirm sales to accounts over which they exercise
discretionary authority without the prior written approval of the customer.
Prior to the Offering there has been no public market for the Common Stock.
The initial public offering price was determined by negotiation between the
Company, the Selling Stockholder and the Representatives. Among the factors
considered in determining such public offering price were the nature of the
Company's business, its history and present state of development, recent
financial operating information, prospects and management abilities, the
general conditions of the securities markets at the time of the Offering and
other factors deemed relevant.
During and after the Offering, the Underwriters may purchase and sell Common
Stock in the open market. These transactions may include overallotment,
stabilizing transactions and purchases to cover syndicate short positions
created in connection with the Offering. The Underwriters also may impose a
penalty bid, whereby selling concessions allowed to syndicate members or other
broker-dealers in respect of the Common Stock sold in the Offering for their
account may be reclaimed by the syndicate if such securities are repurchased
by the syndicate in stabilizing or covering transactions. These activities may
stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the Common Stock,
which may be higher than the price that might otherwise prevail in the open
market. These transactions may be effected on the Nasdaq National Market, in
the over-the-counter market or otherwise, and these activities, if commenced,
may be discontinued at any time.
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the Common Stock offered hereby will be passed upon for the
Company by Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a Professional Corporation,
Newport Beach, California. An investment partnership in which certain
shareholders of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth are partners holds an
aggregate of $100,000 of the Company's Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes
and Common Stock Warrants, which will be converted into shares of Common
Stock upon the closing of the Offering at an exercise price of $ per share
(based on an assumed initial public offering price of $ per share), and
holds 523 shares of the Company's Common Stock. Certain legal matters in
connection with the Offering will be passed upon for the Underwriters by
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation, Palo Alto,
California.
EXPERTS
The Consolidated Financial Statements and schedule of the Company as of
April 30, 1996 and 1997, and as of December 31, 1997, and for each of the
three years in the period ended April 30, 1997 and the eight months ended
December 31, 1997 included in this Prospectus and elsewhere in the
Registration Statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent
public accountants, as indicated in their reports with respect thereto, and
are included herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in
giving said reports.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company has filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form
S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the shares of Common Stock
offered hereby. This Prospectus, which constitutes a part of the Registration
Statement, does not contain all the information set forth in the Registration
Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto. For further information with
respect to the Company and the Common Stock offered hereby, reference is made
to the Registration Statement and to the exhibits and schedules filed
therewith. A copy of the Registration Statement may be inspected without
charge at the public reference facilities of the Commission located at 450
Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the regional offices of the
Commission located at 7 World Trade Center, Suite 1300, New York, New York
10048, and 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661.
Copies of all or any part of the Registration Statement may be obtained at the
prescribed rates from the Public Reference Section of the Commission at 450
Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 and its public reference facilities
in New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois, upon the payment of the fees
prescribed by the Commission. The Registration Statement is also available
through the Commission's website on the world wide web at http://www.sec.gov.
Statements made in this Prospectus as to the contents of any contract,
agreement or other document referred to are not necessarily complete. With
respect to each such contract, agreement or other document filed as an exhibit
to the Registration Statement, reference is made to the exhibit for a more
complete description of the matter involved, and each such statement shall be
deemed qualified by such reference.
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
----
<S> <C>
Report of Independent Public Accountants................................... F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets................................................ F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations...................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit).................. F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows...................................... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................. F-7
</TABLE>
F-1
<PAGE>
To Interplay Entertainment Corp.:
After the completion of the reincorporation and merger discussed in Note 13,
we expect to be in a position to render the following audit report and the
report on schedule included elsewhere in this Registration Statement.
Arthur Andersen LLP
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Interplay Entertainment Corp.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of INTERPLAY
ENTERTAINMENT CORP. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of April 30,
1996 and 1997 and December 31, 1997, and the related consolidated statements
of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended April 30, 1997 and the eight months ended
December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
The Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes mature on November 30, 1998 and
give the holders the option, 30 days thereafter, to notify the Company in
writing that the Notes are due and payable. In addition, the Company's line of
credit matures in May 1999. For further discussion about the terms of these
borrowings and management's plan in connection with their repayment, see Notes
6 and 13.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Interplay Entertainment
Corp. and subsidiaries as of April 30, 1996 and 1997 and December 31, 1997,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
(deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended April
30, 1997 and the eight months ended December 31, 1997 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
Orange County, California
March 20, 1998
F-2
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
---------------- DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
------- -------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
------
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents..................... $ 4,923 $ 5,410 $ 1,536
Trade receivables, net of allowances of
$9,100, $14,894, and $14,461, respectively... 22,983 22,346 34,684
Inventories................................... 5,896 7,404 6,338
Prepaid licenses and royalties................ 14,483 10,914 12,628
Income taxes receivable....................... 1,425 1,601 1,427
Deferred income taxes......................... 323 7,889 7,792
Other......................................... 6,053 2,354 4,218
------- -------- --------
Total current assets.......................... 56,086 57,918 68,623
------- -------- --------
Property and Equipment, net..................... 7,838 8,117 7,026
------- -------- --------
Other Assets.................................... 4,587 2,970 2,172
------- -------- --------
$68,511 $ 69,005 $ 77,821
======= ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
----------------------------------------------
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable.............................. $16,945 $ 16,975 $ 17,121
Accrued expenses.............................. 15,549 21,100 22,549
Short term borrowings......................... 5,050 10,950 --
Current portion of long-term debt............. 57 123 14,767
Income taxes payable.......................... -- 880 570
------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities................... 37,601 50,028 55,007
------- -------- --------
Long-Term Debt, net of current portion.......... 51 14,847 23,387
------- -------- --------
Deferred Income Taxes........................... 366 403 434
------- -------- --------
Minority Interest............................... 298 326 260
------- -------- --------
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Preferred stock, no par value--
Authorized--5,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding--none................. -- -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value--
Authorized 50,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding--10,829,781,
11,114,060, and 10,951,828 shares,
respectively................................. 11 11 11
Paid-in capital............................... 17,783 18,020 18,408
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)....... 12,401 (14,818) (19,877)
Cumulative translation adjustment............. -- 188 191
------- -------- --------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)........ 30,195 3,401 (1,267)
------- -------- --------
$68,511 $ 69,005 $ 77,821
======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
F-3
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EIGHT MONTHS ENDED
YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------- -----------------------
1995 1996 1997 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues............ $ 79,546 $ 96,952 $ 83,262 $ 50,364 $ 85,961
Cost of goods sold...... 45,491 49,939 62,480 35,725 44,864
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit.......... 34,055 47,013 20,782 14,639 41,097
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating expenses:
Marketing and sales... 14,280 23,285 24,627 15,747 20,603
General and
administrative....... 5,528 9,025 9,408 8,730 8,989
Product development... 8,200 15,120 21,431 12,464 14,291
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total operating
expenses........... 28,008 47,430 55,466 36,941 43,883
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income
(loss)............. 6,047 (417) (34,684) (22,302) (2,786)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Other income (expense):
Interest income....... 244 102 190 48 92
Interest expense...... (38) (531) (1,907) (1,088) (3,009)
Other................. 840 (378) 117 (45) 644
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total other income
(expense).......... 1,046 (807) (1,600) (1,085) (2,273)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) before
provision (benefit)
for income taxes..... 7,093 (1,224) (36,284) (23,387) (5,059)
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes........... 2,844 (480) (9,065) (5,918) --
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income (loss)... $ 4,249 $ (744) $ (27,219) $ (17,469) $ (5,059)
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Pro forma net income
(unaudited):
Historical loss before
benefit for income
taxes................ $ (36,284) $ (5,059)
Less interest ex-
pense................ 1,616 2,379
Benefit for income
taxes................ 9,065 --
---------- ----------
Pro forma net loss.... $ (25,603) $ (2,680)
========== ==========
Net income (loss) per
share:
Basic................. $ 0.40 $ (0.07) $ (2.46) $ (1.58) $ (0.45)
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Diluted............... $ 0.35 $ (0.07) $ (2.46) $ (1.58) $ (0.45)
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Pro forma (unau-
dited)............... $ (1.78) $ (0.17)
========== ==========
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding:
Basic................. 10,568,042 10,661,944 11,085,632 11,066,487 11,123,327
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Diluted............... 12,045,687 10,661,944 11,085,632 11,066,487 11,123,327
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Pro forma (unau-
dited)............... 14,368,776 15,772,694
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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<PAGE>
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK RETAINED CUMULATIVE
------------------ PAID-IN EARNINGS TRANSLATION
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL (DEFICIT) ADJUSTMENT TOTAL
---------- ------ ------- --------- ----------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, April 30,
1994................... 10,565,136 $11 $16,146 $ 8,896 $-- $25,053
Exercise of stock
options............... 176,763 -- 54 -- -- 54
Tax benefit from
exercise of stock
options............... -- -- 620 -- -- 620
Compensation of stock
options granted....... -- -- 93 -- -- 93
Net income............. -- -- -- 4,249 -- 4,249
---------- --- ------- -------- ---- -------
Balance, April 30,
1995................... 10,741,899 11 16,913 13,145 -- 30,069
Exercise of stock
options............... 177,104 -- 140 -- -- 140
Repurchase of common
stock................. (89,222) -- -- -- -- --
Tax benefit from
exercise of stock
options............... -- -- 424 -- -- 424
Compensation for stock
options granted....... -- -- 306 -- -- 306
Net loss............... -- -- -- (744) -- (744)
---------- --- ------- -------- ---- -------
Balance, April 30,
1996................... 10,829,781 11 17,783 12,401 -- 30,195
Exercise of stock
options............... 313,403 -- 58 -- -- 58
Repurchase of common
stock................. (29,124) -- (275) -- -- (275)
Proceeds from
warrants.............. -- -- 148 -- -- 148
Compensation for stock
options granted....... -- -- 306 -- -- 306
Net loss............... -- -- -- (27,219) -- (27,219)
Translation
adjustment............ -- -- -- -- 188 188
---------- --- ------- -------- ---- -------
Balance, April 30,
1997................... 11,114,060 11 18,020 (14,818) 188 3,401
Issuance of common
stock................. 16,362 -- 184 -- -- 184
Repurchase of common
stock................. (178,594) -- -- -- -- --
Compensation for stock
options granted....... -- -- 204 -- -- 204
Net loss............... -- -- -- (5,059) -- (5,059)
Translation
adjustment............ -- -- -- -- 3 3
---------- --- ------- -------- ---- -------
Balance, December 31,
1997................... 10,951,828 $11 $18,408 $(19,877) $191 $(1,267)
========== === ======= ======== ==== =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
F-5
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EIGHT MONTHS ENDED
YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------- --------------------
1995 1996 1997 1996 1997
------- ------- -------- ----------- --------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net income (loss)........... $ 4,249 $ (744) $(27,219) $(17,469) $ (5,059)
Adjustments to reconcile net
income (loss) to the cash
provided by (used in)
operating activities--.....
Depreciation and
amortization............... 756 1,985 3,172 1,817 2,138
Gain on sale of property
and equipment.............. -- (21) -- -- --
Noncash expense for stock
options.................... 93 306 306 204 204
Noncash interest expense.... -- -- -- -- 184
Write-off of non-current
assets..................... -- 388 250 -- --
Deferred income taxes....... 1,360 (335) (6,649) -- 128
Minority interest in
earnings (loss) of
subsidiary................. -- 25 28 (4) (66)
Changes in assets and
liabilities:
Trade receivables.......... (7,824) (3,229) 3,926 (1,823) (12,338)
Inventories................ (1,343) (2,193) (1,508) (824) 1,066
Income taxes receivable.... -- (1,403) (176) -- 174
Other current assets....... (1,364) (2,232) 5,732 2,713 (1,864)
Other assets............... (1,098) (467) 5,610 -- 543
Prepaid licenses and
royalties................. (6,897) (5,966) (4,102) (3,922) (1,714)
Accounts payable........... (328) 7,589 (1,999) (272) 146
Accrued expenses........... 4,027 9,223 5,618 7,047 (1,449)
Income taxes payable....... (347) (467) -- (5,919) (310)
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used
in) operating
activities............... (8,716) 2,459 (17,011) (18,452) (15,319)
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing
activities:
Purchase of property and
equipment.................. (3,323) (4,585) (3,451) (1,981) (792)
Proceeds from sales of
property and equipment..... -- 14 -- -- --
Acquisition of subsidiary,
net of cash acquired of
$119....................... -- (3,196) -- -- --
Proceeds from sale of
investment in affiliate.... -- 200 -- -- --
Proceeds from sale of
marketable securities...... 15,012 69 -- -- --
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used
in) investing
activities............... 11,689 (7,498) (3,451) (1,981) (792)
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing
activities:
Net borrowings on line of
credit..................... -- 5,050 5,900 5,392 12,296
Issuances of Subordinated
Secured Promissory Notes
and Warrants............... -- -- 14,803 13,230 --
Repayments on notes pay-
able....................... (122) (117) (75) (34) (62)
Proceeds from exercise of
stock options.............. 54 140 58 57 --
Tax benefit from stock op-
tion exercise.............. 620 424 -- -- --
Other financing activities.. -- (11) -- -- --
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by
financing activities..... 552 5,486 20,686 18,645 12,234
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and cash
equivalents................. -- (58) 263 -- 3
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents... 3,525 389 487 (1,788) (3,874)
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of year........... 1,009 4,534 4,923 4,923 5,410
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents,
end of year................. $ 4,534 $ 4,923 $ 5,410 $ 3,135 $ 1,536
======= ======= ======== ======== ========
Supplemental cash flow
information:
Cash paid during the year
for:
Interest.................... $ 22 $ 480 $ 1,638 $ 822 $ 2,936
======= ======= ======== ======== ========
Income taxes................ $ 1,318 $ 526 $ -- $ -- $ --
======= ======= ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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<PAGE>
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
1. LINE OF BUSINESS
Interplay Entertainment Corp., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries
(collectively with Interplay Productions, a California corporation, the
"Company"), develop, publish, and distribute interactive entertainment
software. In addition, the Company distributes certain titles to hardware or
peripheral device manufacturers for use in bundling arrangements. The
Company's software is developed for use on various interactive entertainment
software platforms, including personal computers and current generation video
game consoles, such as the PlayStation and Nintendo 64.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Interplay Entertainment Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Interplay
Productions, Ltd. (U.K.), Interplay OEM, Inc., Interplay Entertainment Pty Ltd
(Australia), Interplay Co. Ltd. (Japan) and its 91 percent-owned subsidiary
Shiny Entertainment, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated.
Change of Fiscal Year End
Effective May 1, 1997, the Company changed its fiscal year end from April 30
to December 31.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities
of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories consist of CD-ROMs, video game console cartridges (cartridges),
manuals, packaging materials, supplies and packaged software ready for
shipment and are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
Prepaid Licenses and Royalties
Prepaid licenses and royalties consist of payments for intellectual property
rights, payments to celebrities and sports leagues and certain other outside
production costs. Also included in prepaid licenses and royalties are payments
made to independent software developers under development agreements. Prepaid
royalties are expensed as cost of goods sold over a period of six months from
the initial shipment of product. Management evaluates the future realization
of prepaid royalties quarterly and charges to cost of goods sold any amounts
that management deems unlikely to be fully realized through future product
sales. Such costs are classified as current and noncurrent assets based upon
estimated net product sales.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of computers,
equipment and furniture and fixtures is provided using the straight-line
method over a five year period. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a
straight line basis over the lesser of the estimated useful life or the
remaining lease term.
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
Other Non-current Assets
Other non-current assets consist primarily of goodwill which the Company is
amortizing on a straight-line basis over seven years (see Note 3). Accumulated
amortization as of April 30, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and December 31, 1997 was $0,
$327, $710 and $965, respectively.
Long-lived Assets
As prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-lived Assets and for Long-lived Assets
to be Disposed of," the Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived
assets (including goodwill) by determining whether the asset balance can be
recovered over the remaining depreciation or amortization period through
projected undiscounted future cash flows. Cash flow projections, although
subject to a degree of uncertainty, are based on trends of historical
performance and management's estimate of future performance, giving
consideration to existing and anticipated competitive and economic conditions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
accounts payable and notes payable approximates the fair value. In addition,
the carrying value of all borrowings approximate fair value based on interest
rates currently available to the Company.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recorded when products are shipped to customers. For those
agreements that provide the customers the right to multiple copies in exchange
for guaranteed amounts, revenue is recognized at the delivery of the product
master or the first copy. Per copy royalties on sales that exceed the
guarantee are recognized as earned. The Company is generally not contractually
obligated to accept returns, except for defective product. However, the
Company permits customers to return or exchange product and may provide price
protection on products unsold by a customer. Revenue is recorded net of an
allowance for estimated returns, markdowns, price concessions, and warranty
costs. Such reserves are based upon management's evaluation of historical
experience, current industry trends and estimated costs. The amount of
reserves ultimately required could differ materially in the near term from the
amounts included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Product Development
Product development expenses are charged to operations in the period
incurred and consist primarily of payroll and payroll related costs.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method as
prescribed by the SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The statement
requires an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and
reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary
differences in the recognition of certain income and expense items for
financial reporting and tax purposes given the provisions of the enacted tax
laws.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company follows the principles of SFAS No. 52, "Foreign Currency
Translation," using the local currency of its operating subsidiaries as the
functional currency. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities outside the
United States are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange in
effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at
the weighted average exchange rate prevailing during the period.
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The Company accounts for net income per share in accordance with SFAS No.
128 "Earnings Per Share" and SFAS No. 129, "Disclosure of Information about
Capital Structure." Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing
income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed
by dividing income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of any dilutive
stock options and common stock warrants issued in connection with Subordinated
Secured Promissory Notes.
For the year ended April 30, 1995, 1,478,000 dilutive stock options were
included in the diluted net income per share calculation. For years ended
April 30, 1996 and 1997 and the eight months ended December 31, 1997, all
options and warrants to purchase common stock were excluded from the diluted
loss per share calculation as the effect of such inclusion would be
antidilutive (see Note 10).
Pro Forma Data (unaudited)
Pro forma net income represents the reduction of interest expense assuming
(i) the conversion or repayment of the Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes
(Notes) as of the beginning of the period, and (ii) the application of
proceeds of the Offering to repay the outstanding borrowings on the line of
credit.
Pro forma net income per share was computed by dividing pro forma net income
by the pro forma weighted average shares outstanding. Pro forma weighted
average shares includes an estimated number of shares of common stock from the
exercise of common stock warrants, and an estimated number of shares of common
stock issued in the Offering sufficient to repay the outstanding borrowings on
the line of credit and the Notes that are not expected to convert to common
stock.
Stock-Based Compensation
As permitted under generally accepted accounting principles, the Company
accounts for employee stock options in accordance with the Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25 and makes the necessary pro forma disclosures
mandated by SFAS No. 123 (see Note 10).
Pending Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." In addition, the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position (SOP)
97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition" and SOP 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs
of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." SFAS No. 130,
SFAS No. 131 and SOP 97-2 are effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997 and SOP 98-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1998. The Company does not believe that adoption of these
standards will have a material impact on the Company's results of operations.
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
3. ACQUISITION
Effective June 24, 1995, the Company acquired a 91 percent interest in Shiny
Entertainment, Inc. (Shiny) for $3.6 million in cash and stock. The
acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method. The allocation of
purchase price is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents............................................ $ 119
Receivables.......................................................... 107
Other current assets................................................. 6
Property and equipment............................................... 417
Goodwill............................................................. 3,057
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................................ (82)
------
Total purchase price............................................... $3,624
======
</TABLE>
The purchase agreement requires the Company to pay the former owner of Shiny
additional cash payments of up to $5,325 upon the delivery and acceptance of
five future Shiny interactive entertainment software titles, as defined.
Future payments, if any, will be expensed in the six-month period following
the initial shipment of such products. As of December 31, 1997, the Company
had not been required to make any additional payments.
4. DETAIL OF SELECTED BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS
Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
------------- DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
------ ------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Packaged software.............................. $4,211 $5,309 $4,171
CD-ROMs, cartridges, manuals, packaging and
supplies...................................... 1,685 2,095 2,167
------ ------ ------
$5,896 $7,404 $6,338
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Other Current Assets
Other current assets consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
------------- DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
------ ------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Prepaid expenses................................ $2,960 $ 977 $1,640
Royalties receivables........................... 1,331 581 1,644
Deposits........................................ 553 560 162
Other receivables............................... 236 236 772
Stockholder receivable.......................... 973 -- --
------ ------ ------
$6,053 $2,354 $4,218
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
---------------- DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
------- ------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Computers and equipment.................... $ 9,179 $11,325 $12,383
Furniture and fixtures..................... 336 702 474
Leasehold improvements..................... 1,249 1,514 1,125
------- ------- -------
10,764 13,541 13,982
Less -- accumulated depreciation and amor-
tization.................................. (2,926) (5,424) (6,956)
------- ------- -------
$ 7,838 $ 8,117 $ 7,026
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
--------------- DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
------- ------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Royalties payable.............................. $ 5,463 $ 8,178 $ 6,901
Accrued payroll................................ 2,621 2,261 2,707
Payable to distributor......................... 2,806 1,715 4,240
Accrued bundle and affiliate................... 2,115 4,149 2,923
Deferred income................................ -- 2,464 3,442
Other.......................................... 2,544 2,333 2,336
------- ------- -------
$15,549 $21,100 $22,549
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
5. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
In May 1993, the Company entered into a trade finance agreement with a bank,
bearing interest at prime (8.25 percent at April 30, 1996) plus one-half
percent. Amounts outstanding under this agreement were $5,050 at April 30,
1996. This agreement expired in October 1996. In April 1996, the Company
entered into a line of credit agreement with the same bank, bearing interest
at prime plus one-half percent. No amounts were outstanding under this line of
credit at April 30, 1996, and the line of credit expired in June 1996. In
October 1996, the Company entered into a trade finance agreement with two
banks, bearing interest at prime (8.5 percent at April 30, 1997) plus one-half
percent. Amounts outstanding under this agreement were $10,950 at April 30,
1997. In June 1997, the Company retired this trade finance agreement and
entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with a financial institution (see
Note 6).
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
6. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
-------------- DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
----- ------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes......... $ -- $14,655 $ 14,655
Loan Agreement................................ -- -- 23,246
Other......................................... 108 315 253
----- ------- --------
108 14,970 38,154
Less--current portion......................... (57) (123) (14,767)
----- ------- --------
$ 51 $14,847 $ 23,387
===== ======= ========
</TABLE>
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes
From October 1996 through February 1997, the Company issued $14,803 in
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes (Notes) and Warrants to purchase common
stock (Warrants). Employees, officers, and directors of the Company hold $2.6
million of the total Notes outstanding. Of the total proceeds received,
$14,655 represents the principal amount of the Notes and $148 represents the
purchase price of the Warrants. The amount paid for the Warrants approximates
management's estimate of the fair market value of the Warrants at the date of
issuance and is included in paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets.
The Notes bear interest at a rate of 12.0 percent per year. Interest is
payable quarterly, with the first payment due May 1, 1997. The principal
amount and all accrued but unpaid interest will be payable upon the
consummation of a qualified initial public offering (IPO), as defined or the
sale of substantially all of the Company's assets or a merger where the
Company is not the surviving entity (Sales Transaction). If neither of these
events occur prior to November 30, 1998, the Note holders may elect to extend
the Notes one additional year or may notify the Company in writing of their
desire to full payment in cash. Interest expense related to the notes was $856
for the year ended April 30, 1997 and $1,172 for the eight months ended
December 31, 1997.
Each Warrant holder has the right to purchase from the Company the number of
shares of common stock equal to the investor's aggregate investment (including
Notes and Warrants) divided by the product of .70 multiplied by (a) the IPO
price per share or (b) in the event of a Sales Transaction, the fair market
value per share as determined in the Sales Transaction. The term of the
Warrants commenced on the date of issuance and expire upon the redemption of
the Notes, as described above (see Note 13).
Effective May 1, 1997, certain Note holders elected to receive shares of
common stock of the Company in lieu of cash at the scheduled interest payment
date. The Company issued 16,362 shares in connection with this election.
Loan Agreement
In June 1997, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (Loan
Agreement) with a financial institution which was amended in February 1998.
Borrowings under the Loan Agreement bear interest at LIBOR (5.72 percent at
December 31, 1997) plus 4.87 percent. The agreement provides for a line of
credit and letters of credit to be issued, based in part on qualified
receivables and inventory. Combined borrowings under this Loan Agreement may
be up to a maximum of $35.0 million through August 30, 1998; $30.0 million
from August 31 to December 30, 1998; and $25.0 million thereafter. Within the
total credit limits, the Company may borrow up to $10.0 million in excess of
its borrowing base through August 1998 and up to $5.0 million in excess of its
borrowing
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
base thereafter through December 30, 1998. The line of credit is secured by
cash, accounts receivable and inventory and expires in May 1999.
7. INCOME TAXES
The provision (benefit) for income taxes is comprised of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED, APRIL EIGHT
30, MONTHS ENDED
--------------------- DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996 1997 1997
------ ----- ------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal................................ $ 915 $(275) $(1,689) $(179)
State.................................. 125 10 -- --
Foreign................................ -- 456 153 51
------ ----- ------- -----
1,040 191 (1,536) (128)
Deferred:
Federal................................ 1,591 (653) (7,303) 128
State.................................. 213 (18) (226) --
------ ----- ------- -----
1,804 (671) (7,529) 128
------ ----- ------- -----
$2,844 $(480) $(9,065) $ --
====== ===== ======= =====
</TABLE>
The Company's available net operating loss (NOL) carryforward for federal
tax reporting purposes approximates $17.3 million and may be subject to
certain limitations as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The federal NOL carryforwards expire through the year 2012. The Company's
NOL's for state tax reporting purposes approximate $13.0 million and expire
through the year 2002.
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective
tax rate as a percentage of pretax income is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED, EIGHT
APRIL 30, MONTHS ENDED
-------------------- DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996 1997 1997
---- ----- ----- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory income tax rate............... 34.0 % (34.0)% (34.0)% (34.0)%
State and local income taxes, net of
federal income tax benefit............. 6.6 (3.0) (3.0) (3.0)
Valuation allowance..................... -- -- 8.0 39.7
Other................................... (0.5) (2.2) 4.0 (2.7)
---- ----- ----- -----
Effective income tax rate............... 40.1 % (39.2)% (25.0)% -- %
==== ===== ===== =====
</TABLE>
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
The components of the Company's net deferred income tax asset (liability)
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
---------------- DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
------- ------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current deferred tax asset (liability):
Prepaid royalties......................... $(4,681) $(3,060) $(2,760)
Nondeductible reserves.................... 3,655 5,532 5,603
Accrued expenses.......................... 675 769 1,015
Foreign loss and credit carryforward...... 568 207 1,008
Federal and state net operating losses.... -- 6,264 6,668
Research and development credit
carryforward............................. -- 831 831
Other..................................... 106 241 330
------- ------- -------
323 10,784 12,695
Valuation allowance....................... -- (2,895) (4,903)
------- ------- -------
$ 323 $ 7,889 $ 7,792
======= ======= =======
Non-current deferred tax asset (liability):
Depreciation expense...................... $ (591) $ (585) $ (625)
Nondeductible reserves.................... 155 127 191
Other..................................... 70 55 --
------- ------- -------
$ (366) $ (403) $ (434)
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
The Company leases office space in Irvine, California for its corporate
offices. The lease expires in June 2006 with one five-year option to extend
the term of the lease. The Company has also entered into various computer
equipment operating leases. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable
operating leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Year ending December 31:
1998............................................................... $ 2,036
1999............................................................... 1,710
2000............................................................... 1,414
2001............................................................... 1,522
2002............................................................... 1,669
Thereafter......................................................... 6,133
-------
$14,484
=======
</TABLE>
Total rent expense was $362, $697 and $2,089 for the years ended April 30,
1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively, and $1,292 for the eight months ended
December 31, 1997.
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
Pending Internal Revenue Service Examination
The Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) is currently examining the Company's
consolidated federal income tax returns for the years ended April 30, 1994,
1995 and 1996. The consolidated federal income tax return for the year ended
April 30, 1997 remains open. The IRS has preliminarily challenged the timing
of certain tax deductions taken by the Company. The Company is currently
contesting such challenges. However, if the IRS is successful in its position,
the effect on the consolidated financial statements would be to reduce amounts
currently shown as deferred income taxes and net operating loss carryforwards
and the recording of interest expense of approximately $700. In conjunction
with this matter, the Company has recorded certain reserves and, in the
opinion of management, settlement of this matter will not have a material
adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or operating results of
the Company.
Litigation
In July 1997, S3 Incorporated (S3), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
customer, filed a complaint against the Company claiming, among other things,
that the Company breached its obligations to S3 under a license agreement. In
September 1997, the Company filed a cross-complaint against S3 claiming, among
other things, that S3 breached the license agreement by failing to make
guaranteed payments. Both parties are seeking in excess of $1 million in the
lawsuit. The Company is also involved in other litigation arising from the
normal course of business. Management believes that the final outcome of all
legal matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
Employment Agreements
The Company has entered into employment agreements with three of its
officers providing for, among other things, salary, bonuses and the right to
participate in certain incentive compensation and other employee benefit plans
established by the Company. Under these agreements, upon termination without
cause or resignation for good reason, as defined, the employees are entitled
to 150 percent of their annual salary and 75 percent of the imputed bonus, as
defined. These agreements expire in 1999.
9. COMMON STOCK
During 1994, the Company issued 1,824,897 shares of common stock for cash to
a corporate stockholder. In addition, the corporate stockholder purchased
1,216,598 shares of common stock for cash from the founder of the Company (the
Founder). In connection with this transaction, the corporate stockholder was
granted options to purchase additional shares from the Founder, which were
exercisable in 1995 and 1996. The corporate stockholder exercised these
options and purchased 1,150,123 and 1,216,598 shares from the Founder during
1996 and 1995, respectively.
10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Stock Option Plans
The Company has three stock option plans. Under the Incentive Stock Option,
Nonqualified Stock Option and Restricted Stock Purchase Plan--1991 (1991
Plan), the Company may grant options to its employees to purchase up to
2,250,000 shares of common stock. Under the Incentive Stock Option and
Nonqualified Stock Option Plan--1994 (1994 Plan), the Company may grant
options to its employees to purchase up to 808,300 shares of common stock.
Under the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, adopted in 1997, the Company may grant
options to its employees, consultants and directors to purchase up to 700,000
shares of common stock (See Note 13).
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
Options under all three plans generally vest over five years. Holders of
options under the 1991 Plan and the 1994 Plan shall be deemed 100 percent
vested in the event of a merger in which the Company is not the surviving
entity, a sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, or a sale of
all shares of common stock of the Company. The Company has treated the
difference, if any, between the exercise price and the estimated fair market
value, as determined by the board of directors on the date of grant, as
compensation expense for financial reporting purposes. Compensation expense
for the vested portion aggregated $306 for each of the years ended April 30,
1996 and 1997 and $204 for the eight months ended December 31, 1997.
The following is a summary of options granted pursuant to the Company's
stock option plans:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, 1996 APRIL 30, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1997
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
SHARES PRICE SHARES PRICE SHARES PRICE
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Options outstanding at
beginning of year...... 1,665,479 $1.69 1,824,025 $ 3.16 1,629,022 $ 4.58
Granted................. 418,050 8.79 135,800 14.08 261,250 11.25
Exercised............... (177,104) 0.79 (313,403) 0.18 -- --
Cancelled............... (82,400) 7.16 (17,400) 8.50 (51,300) 12.52
--------- ----- --------- ------ --------- ------
Options outstanding at
end of year............ 1,824,025 $3.16 1,629,022 $ 4.58 1,838,972 $ 5.31
========= ===== ========= ====== ========= ======
Options exercisable..... 1,434,775 1,217,902 1,324,132
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The following outlines the significant assumptions used to calculate the
fair value information presented utilizing the Black Scholes Single Option
approach with ratable amortization:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
---------------- DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
----- ----- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Risk free rate......................... 6.1% 6.1% 6.1%
Expected life.......................... 7.12years 7.13years 8.02years
Expected volatility.................... -- -- --
Expected dividends..................... -- -- --
Weighted-average grant-date fair value
of options granted.................... $2.34 $3.68 $3.61
</TABLE>
A detail of the options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 1997
is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
----------------------------------------- -----------------------------
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
REMAINING AVERAGE AVERAGE
RANGE OF NUMBER CONTRACT EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING LIFE PRICE OUTSTANDING PRICE
--------------- ----------- --------- -------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0.15-$ 0.47 572,874 4.24years $ 0.15 572,874 $ 0.15
2.00- 4.44 378,698 5.75years 2.66 378,698 2.66
4.50- 8.50 446,350 7.26years 7.91 278,360 7.84
13.20- 14.62 441,050 8.49years 11.65 94,200 11.62
------------- --------- ---- ------ --------- ------
$ 0.15-$14.62 1,838,972 6.30years $ 5.31 1,324,132 $ 3.30
============= ========= ==== ====== ========= ======
</TABLE>
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
The following table shows pro forma net loss as if the fair value based
accounting method prescribed by SFAS No. 123 had been used to account for
stock based compensation cost:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED APRIL 30,
---------------------- EIGHT MONTHS ENDED
1996 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1997
---------- ----------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net loss as reported............ $ (744) $ (27,219) $(5,059)
Pro forma compensation expense.. (121) (348) (276)
--------- ----------- -------
Pro forma net loss.............. $ (865) $ (27,567) $(5,335)
========= =========== =======
Basic and diluted net loss as
reported....................... $ (0.07) $ (2.46) $ (0.45)
Basic and diluted pro forma net
loss........................... $ (0.08) $ (2.49) $ (0.48)
</TABLE>
Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan
The Company sponsors a 401(k) plan (the Plan) for full-time employees over
18 years of age. Eligible employees may participate in the Plan in each year
in which the employee has greater than 1,000 hours of service with the
Company. The Company matches 50 percent of the participant's contributions up
to the first six percent of the participant's salary deferral. The profit
sharing contribution amount is at the sole discretion of the Company's board
of directors. Participants vest at a rate of 20 percent per year after the
first year of service for profit sharing contributions and 20 percent per year
after the first three years of service for matching contributions.
Participants become 100 percent vested upon death, permanent disability or
termination of the Plan. Benefit expense for the years ended April 30, 1995,
1996 and 1997 was $53, $160, and $229, respectively, and $178 for the eight
months ended December 31, 1997.
11. RELATED PARTIES
In the fiscal years ended April 30, 1996 and 1997, the Company made advances
to a business controlled by the Chairman and CEO of the Company. Such advances
are currently fully reserved. Through December 1997, the Company rented office
space from a stockholder of the Company. Rent expense paid to the stockholder
was $236, $248 and $191 for the years ended April 30, 1995, 1996 and 1997,
respectively and $160 for the eight months ended December 31, 1997.
12. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
For the year ended April 30, 1997 one customer accounted for approximately
15 percent of net revenues. No single customer accounted for ten percent or
more of net revenues in the years ended April 30, 1995 and 1996 and the eight
months ended December 31, 1997.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Reincorporation
On March 2, 1998, the Board of Directors of Interplay Productions approved a
reincorporation plan. Under the reincorporation plan Interplay Productions
formed a new subsidiary in Delaware into which Interplay Productions will be
merged. The new Delaware Corporation has 50,000,000 Shares of Common Stock and
5,000,000 Shares of Preferred Stock authorized for issuance.
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
Initial Public Offering
On March 2, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors authorized management to
pursue an initial public offering of the Company's common stock (IPO). The
Company plans to file an S-1 Registration Statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission to sell common stock to the public. The proceeds of the
offering will be used, in part, to repay debt.
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes
As discussed in Note 6, the Note holders may elect to convert their Notes to
common stock upon the closing of a qualified IPO, as defined. In accordance
with the terms of the Notes, the Company has requested that each holder elect
to either convert the outstanding principal amount to common stock upon the
closing of the IPO or receive full payment in cash from the proceeds of the
IPO. In the event this IPO is completed, the holders of approximately $8.7
million of Notes and Warrants have elected to exercise their Warrants by
cancellation of their Notes to common stock and the balance of approximately
$6.1 million have requested payment in cash.
If the Company does not complete the IPO prior to November 30, 1998, the
holders have the option, 30 days thereafter, to notify the Company in writing,
that they declare the Notes due and payable or may unilaterally elect to
extend the Notes one year. Management's current projections indicate that
there will be sufficient cash flow from operations to fund that obligation
should the Note holders elect cash payment. However, if the Company is not
able to achieve the operating plan and therefore cash flows from operations
are insufficient to repay the Notes, management would be prepared to implement
certain cost-cutting measures. Such measures would include deferrals of
advertising expenditures, capital additions and product development projects.
Stock Options
Effective February 9, 1998, the Company repriced substantially all
outstanding options with exercise prices greater than $8 per share and
subsequently reissued these options with exercise prices equal to $8 per
share. The effect of this has not been reflected in the information in Note
10. Effective February 23, 1998, the number of shares authorized under the
1991 Plan and the 1994 Plan were reduced to 898,425 and 639,984, respectively,
and such plans were terminated for purposes of future grants. The aggregate
reduction of 1,519,891 shares were contributed to the 1997 Plan resulting in
2,219,891 authorized shares under the 1997 Plan, of which 1,679,041 remain
available for grant. Also, on February 23, 1998, the Company granted 240,100
stock options with an exercise price equal to the estimated fair market value
of $8 per share.
A schedule of the options outstanding as of February 28, 1998 giving effect
for the repricing discussed above is as follows (unaudited):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
------------------------------------------------- --------------------
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
REMAINING AVERAGE AVERAGE
RANGE OF NUMBER CONTRACT EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING LIFE PRICE OUTSTANDING PRICE
--------------- ----------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$0.15-$ 0.47 676,659 4.16 years $0.20 676,659 $0.20
2.00- 4.44 274,913 6.00 years 3.48 274,913 3.48
4.50- 6.66 81,500 6.38 years 5.33 61,500 5.61
7.00- 11.25 1,023,134 8.39 years 8.16 321,760 8.21
------------ --------- ---------- ----- --------- -----
$0.15-$11.25 2,056,206 6.60 years $4.80 1,334,832 $3.06
============ ========= ========== ===== ========= =====
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
13. OPERATIONS BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
The Company operates in one industry segment. Information about the
Company's operations in the United States and foreign areas for the fiscal
years ended April 30, 1996 and 1997 and for the eight months ended December
31, 1997 is presented below (operations in foreign areas during fiscal year
1995 were insignificant):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues:
United States........................... $79,176 $ 54,469 $64,454
United Kingdom.......................... 17,774 27,867 21,434
Other................................... 2 926 73
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Consolidated net revenues............. $96,952 $ 83,262 $85,961
======= ======== =======
Loss from operations:
United States........................... $(2,291) $(30,764) $ (538)
United Kingdom.......................... 1,853 (3,871) (1,830)
Other................................... 21 (49) (418)
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Consolidated loss from operations..... $ (417) $(34,684) $(2,786)
======= ======== =======
Identifiable assets:
United States........................... $57,550 $ 53,722 $65,535
United Kingdom.......................... 10,234 13,836 12,033
Other................................... 727 1,447 253
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Consolidated identifiable assets...... $68,511 $ 69,005 $77,821
======= ======== =======
</TABLE>
Net revenues for the years ended April 30, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and the eight
months ended December 31, 1997 were made to geographic regions as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, 1995 APRIL 30, 1996 APRIL 30, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1997
--------------- --------------- --------------- -------------------
AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
North America........... $51,892 65.2% $54,702 56.4% $38,606 46.4% $ 51,833 60.3%
Europe.................. 12,911 16.2 17,683 18.3 26,752 32.1 19,941 23.2
Rest of world........... 918 1.2 6,896 7.1 5,254 6.3 4,701 5.5
OEM, royalty and
licensing.............. 13,825 17.4 17,671 18.2 12,650 15.2 9,486 11.0
------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- --------- -------
$79,546 100.0% $96,952 100.0% $83,262 100.0% $ 85,961 100.0%
======= ===== ======= ===== ======= ===== ========= =======
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
FUTURE
RELEASES
BALDUR'S GATE
CAESARS PALACE VIP SONS
CRIME KILLER
DESCENT:
[ANIMATED DEPICTIONS OF CHARACTERS AND FREESPACE THE
ARTWORK FROM CERTAIN OF THE LISTED FUTURE GREAT WAR
RELEASES ARE ARRANGED VERTICALLY
TO THE LEFT OF THE RIGHT COLUMN] EARTHWORM JIM 3D
FALLOUT 2
M.A.X. 2
MECHANIZED ASSAULT
+ EXPLORATION
MESSIAH
REDNECK RAMPAGE RIDES AGAIN
STARTREK:
SECRET OF VULCAN FURY
VR BASEBALL '99
VR FOOTBALL '99
WITH JIMMY JOHNSON
WILD 9
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NO DEALER, SALESPERSON OR OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFOR-
MATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS NOT CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS IN CON-
NECTION WITH THE OFFER MADE IN THIS PROSPECTUS AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH IN-
FORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED
BY THE COMPANY OR UNDERWRITERS. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY OFFER
TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY OF THE SECURITIES OFFERED
HEREBY TO ANY PERSON OR BY ANYONE IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH OFFER OR
SOLICITATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED OR IN WHICH THE PERSON MAKING SUCH OFFER OR SO-
LICITATION IS NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO OR TO ANYONE TO WHOM IT IS UNLAWFUL TO
MAKE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR
ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION
THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THE DATE
HEREOF OR THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUB-
SEQUENT TO THE DATE OF THE PROSPECTUS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
<TABLE>
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PAGE
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<S> <C>
Prospectus Summary....................................................... 3
Summary Consolidated Financial Data...................................... 4
Risk Factors............................................................. 5
Use of Proceeds.......................................................... 16
Dividend Policy.......................................................... 16
Dilution................................................................. 17
Capitalization........................................................... 18
Selected Consolidated Financial Data..................................... 19
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations........................................................... 20
Business................................................................. 31
Management............................................................... 44
Principal Stockholders................................................... 52
Certain Transactions..................................................... 53
Description of Capital Stock............................................. 56
Shares Eligible for Future Sale.......................................... 59
Underwriting............................................................. 60
Legal Matters............................................................ 62
Experts.................................................................. 62
Available Information.................................................... 62
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-1
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UNTIL , 1998 (25 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL DEALERS
EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE REGISTERED SECURITIES, WHETHER OR NOT
PARTICIPATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS.
THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATION OF DEALERS TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN
ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
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Shares
[LOGO OF INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP]
Common Stock
----------------
PROSPECTUS
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Piper Jaffray Inc.
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.
UBS Securities
, 1998
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The following table sets forth all costs and expenses, other than
underwriting discounts and commissions, payable by the Company in connection
with the sale of the Common Stock being registered hereunder. All of the
amounts shown are estimates except for the SEC registration fee and the NASD
filing fee.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TO BE PAID BY
THE COMPANY
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<S> <C>
SEC registration fee........................................... $21,203
NASD filing fee................................................ *
Nasdaq National Market application fee......................... *
Printing expenses.............................................. *
Legal fees and expenses........................................ *
Accounting fees and expenses................................... *
Blue sky fees and expenses..................................... *
Transfer agent and registrar fees.............................. *
Directors and officers insurance premiums...................... *
Miscellaneous.................................................. *
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Total........................................................ $ *
=======
</TABLE>
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* To be filed by amendment
ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
(a) As permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law ("DGCL"), the
Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (Exhibit 3.1 hereto) eliminates
the liability of directors to the Company or its stockholders for monetary
damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a directors, except to the extent
otherwise required by the DGCL.
(b) The Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Company will
indemnify each person who was or is made a party to any proceeding by reason
of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Company
against all expense, liability and loss reasonably incurred or suffered by
such person in connection therewith to the fullest extent authorized by the
DGCL. The Company's Bylaws (Exhibit 3.2 hereto) provide for a similar
indemnity to directors and officers of the Company to the fullest extent
authorized by the DGCL.
(c) The Certificate of Incorporation also gives the Company the ability to
enter into indemnification agreements with each of its directors and officers.
The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with certain of its
directors and officers (Exhibit 10.11 hereto), which provide for the
indemnification of such persons against any and all expenses, judgments,
fines, penalties and amounts paid in settlement, to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
(d) The Purchase Agreement to be entered into among the Company and the
Underwriters (the form of which is filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this Registration
Statement) requires the Underwriters to indemnify the Company and its officers
and directors for certain liabilities, including certain liabilities under the
Securities Act.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
The following is a summary of transactions by the Company during the last
three years preceding the date hereof involving sales of the Company's
securities that were not registered under the Securities Act:
From January 10, 1995 to February 23, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate
of 1,192,200 nonqualified stock options to purchase Common Stock pursuant to
the Company's Incentive Stock Option and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan--1994
(the "1994 Plan") and pursuant to the Company's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the
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"1997 Plan") to officers, directors and employees of the Company as described
in the Prospectus, at a weighted average exercise price of $9.56. Such options
were issued but not sold, in the view of the Company, and, therefore,
registration thereof was not required. During the same period, the Company
issued an aggregate of 313,403 shares of its Common Stock to one officer and
one employee upon the exercise of options issued under the Incentive Stock
Option, Nonqualified Stock Option and Restricted Stock Purchase Plan--1991
(the "1991 Plan") with purchase prices ranging from $0.153 to $0.472 per share
for an aggregate consideration of $57,241.21. During the period referred to
above, no options issued pursuant to the 1994 Plan and 1997 Plan were
exercised.
From October 10, 1996 to February 21, 1997, the Company issued Subordinated
Secured Promissory Notes (the "Notes") and Warrants to purchase Common Stock,
in the aggregate amount of $14,803,000 to 51 accredited investors, as defined
under the Act, in a private offering. Subsequent to the closing of the private
offering, the Company exchanged the original Notes bearing interest at the
prime rate plus five percent (5%), but not less than ten percent (10%), per
annum for Notes of equivalent principal value, but bearing interest at the
rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum. Between May 7, 1997 and June 4, 1997,
the Company issued 16,362 shares of Common Stock to Note holders who elected
to convert the accrued interest on their Notes in the aggregate amount of
$184,072.50 into such shares.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Exhibits
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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<C> <S>
1.1 Form of Purchase Agreement among the Company and the Underwriters.**
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger, dated , 1998,
between the Company and Interplay Productions.**
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.**
3.2 Bylaws of the Company.**
4.1 Specimen form of stock certificate for Common Stock.**
4.2 Shareholders' Agreement among MCA Inc., the Company, and Brian Fargo,
dated March 30, 1994, as amended.
4.3 Investors' Rights Agreement dated October 10, 1996, as amended, among
the Company and holders of its Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes
and Warrants to purchase Common Stock.
5.1 Opinion of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a Professional
Corporation.**
10.1 Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the "1997 Plan").**
10.2 Form of Stock Option Agreement pertaining to the 1997 Plan.
10.3 Form of Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement pertaining to the 1997
Plan.
10.4 Incentive Stock Option and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan--1994, as
amended (the "1994 Plan").
10.5 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement pertaining to the 1994
Plan.
10.6 Incentive Stock Option, Nonqualified Stock Option and Restricted Stock
Purchase Plan--1991, as amended (the "1991 Plan").
10.7 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement pertaining to the 1991 Plan.
10.8 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement pertaining to the 1991
Plan.
10.9 Intentionally omitted.
10.10 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10.11 Form of Indemnification Agreement for Officers and Directors of the
Company.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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<C> <S>
10.12 Form of Subordinated Secured Promissory Note between the Company and
note holders.
10.13 Form of Warrant to Purchase Common Stock between the Company and
warrant holders.
10.14 Von Karman Corporate Center Office Building Lease between the Company
and Aetna Life Insurance Company of Illinois ("Aetna"), dated
September 8, 1995, together with amendments thereto.
10.15 Loan and Security Agreement among Greyrock Business Credit, a Division
of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation ("Greyrock"), the Company,
and Interplay OEM, Inc. ("Interplay OEM"), dated June 16, 1997, as
amended, with Schedules.
10.16 Intentionally omitted.
10.17 Intentionally omitted.
10.18 Letter of Credit Agreement among Greyrock, the Company and Interplay
OEM, dated September 10, 1997.
10.19 Letter of Credit Agreement among Greyrock, the Company and Interplay
OEM, dated September 24, 1997.
10.20 Master Equipment Lease between Brentwood Credit Corporation and the
Company, dated March 28, 1996, with Schedules.
10.21 Intentionally omitted.
10.22 Master Equipment Lease Agreement between General Electric Capital
Computer Leasing Corporation ("GECC") and the Company, dated December
14, 1994, as amended, with Schedules.
10.23 Confidential License Agreement for Nintendo 64 Video Game System,
between the Company and Nintendo of America, Inc., dated October 7,
1997. (Portions omitted pursuant to Rule 406.)
10.24 PlayStation License Agreement, between Sony Computer Entertainment of
America and the Company, dated February 16, 1995. (Portions omitted
pursuant to Rule 406.)
10.25 Master Merchandising License Agreement between Paramount Pictures
Corporation and the Company, dated as of June 16, 1992. (Portions
omitted pursuant to Rule 406).
10.26 Employment Agreement between the Company and Brian Fargo, dated March
28, 1994, as amended.**
10.27 Employment Agreement between the Company and Christopher J.
Kilpatrick, dated May 1, 1994, as amended.**
10.28 Employment Agreement between the Company and Richard S.F. Lehrberg,
dated March 28, 1994, as amended.**
11.1 Statement regarding computation of pro forma net income per share.**
12.1 Statements regarding computation of ratios.**
15.1 Letter regarding unaudited interim financial information.**
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company.**
23.1 Consent of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a Professional Corporation
(to be contained in the opinion to be filed as Exhibit 5.1 hereto).**
23.2 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
24.1 Power of Attorney (contained on the signature page of this
Registration Statement).
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
</TABLE>
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** To be filed by amendment.
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(b) Financial Statement Schedules
NUMBER
Schedule II--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other schedules are omitted because they are not required under the
related instructions, are inapplicable, or the information is included in the
Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto.
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS
The Company hereby undertakes to provide to the Representatives at the
closing specified in the Purchase Agreement certificates in such denominations
and registered in such names as required by the Underwriters to permit prompt
delivery to each purchaser.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company
pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, the Company has been
advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Company of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Company
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by
such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities
being registered, the Company will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the
matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the
final adjudication of such issue.
The Company hereby undertakes that:
(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Act, the information
omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration
statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus
filed by the Company pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Act
shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it
was declared effective.
(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Act, each post-
effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a
new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the
offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, THE
REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS
BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED, IN THE CITY OF IRVINE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON THE 20TH DAY OF MARCH, 1998.
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
/s/ Brian Fargo
By: _________________________________
BRIAN FARGO CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
POWER OF ATTORNEY
We, the undersigned directors and officers of Interplay Entertainment Corp.,
do hereby constitute and appoint Brian Fargo and Christopher J. Kilpatrick, or
either of them, our true and lawful attorneys and agents, to sign for us or
any of us in our names and in the capacities indicated below, any and all
amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration
Statement, or any related registration statement that is to be effective upon
filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents required
in connection therewith, and to do any and all acts and things in our names
and in the capacities indicated below, which said attorneys and agents, or
either of them, may deem necessary or advisable to enable said corporation to
comply with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules,
regulations, and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in
connection with this Registration Statement; and we do hereby ratify and
confirm all that the said attorneys and agents, or either of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof.
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE
CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES INDICATED.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----
/s/ Brian Fargo Chairman of the March 20, 1998
- ------------------------------------- Board of Directors
BRIAN FARGO and Chief Executive
Officer (Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick President and March 20, 1998
- ------------------------------------- Director
CHRISTOPHER J. KILPATRICK
/s/ James C. Wilson Chief Financial March 20, 1998
- ------------------------------------- Officer (Principal
JAMES C. WILSON Financial and
Accounting Officer)
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/ Richard S.F. Lehrberg Executive Vice March 20, 1998
- ------------------------------------- President and
RICHARD S.F. LEHRBERG Director
/s/ Mark Pinkerton Director March 20, 1998
- -------------------------------------
MARK PINKERTON
/s/ Charles S. Paul Director March 20, 1998
- -------------------------------------
CHARLES S. PAUL
/s/ Paul A. Rioux Director March 20, 1998
- -------------------------------------
PAUL A. RIOUX
/s/ David R. Dukes Director March 20, 1998
- -------------------------------------
DAVID R. DUKES
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Interplay Entertainment Corp:
We have audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,
the consolidated financial statements of Interplay Entertainment Corp.
included in this registration statement and have issued our report thereon
dated March 20, 1998. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion
on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedule included on
page S-2 is the responsibility of the Company's management and is presented
for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules
and is not part of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic
financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all material
respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to
the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
Our report on the consolidated financial statements includes an explanatory
paragraph that states that the Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes ("Notes")
mature on November 30, 1998 and that the holders have the option to notify the
Company in writing that they declare the Notes due and payable. In addition,
the Company's line of credit matures in May 1999. Terms of these borrowings
and management's plans in connection with repayment are, 30 days thereafter,
discussed further in Notes 6 and 13 to the consolidated financial statements.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Orange County, California
March 20, 1998
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INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II--VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO BALANCE
BEGINNING COSTS AND AT END
DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES DEDUCTIONS OF PERIOD
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year Ended April 30, 1995
Allowance for doubtful accounts and
returns............................ $ 1,448 $10,878 $ (7,294) $ 5,032
======= ======= ======== =======
Year Ended April 30, 1996
Allowance for doubtful accounts and
returns............................ $ 5,032 $26,882 $(22,814) $ 9,100
======= ======= ======== =======
Year Ended April 30, 1997
Allowance for doubtful accounts and
returns............................ $ 9,100 $34,424 $(28,630) $14,894
======= ======= ======== =======
Eight Months Ended December 31, 1997
Allowance for doubtful accounts and
returns............................ $14,894 $21,915 $(22,348) $14,461
======= ======= ======== =======
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEQUENTIALLY
EXHIBIT NUMBERED
NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
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<C> <S> <C>
1.1 Form of Purchase Agreement among the Company and the
Underwriters.**
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger, dated
, 1998, between the Company and Interplay
Productions.**
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.**
3.2 Bylaws of the Company.**
4.1 Specimen form of stock certificate for Common Stock.**
4.2 Shareholders' Agreement among MCA Inc., the Company,
and Brian Fargo, dated March 30, 1994, as amended.
4.3 Investors' Rights Agreement dated October 10, 1996, as
amended, among the Company and holders of its
Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes and Warrants to
purchase Common Stock.
5.1 Opinion of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a
Professional Corporation.**
10.1 Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the
"1997 Plan").**
10.2 Form of Stock Option Agreement pertaining to the 1997
Plan.
10.3 Form of Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement pertaining
to the 1997 Plan.
10.4 Incentive Stock Option and Nonqualified Stock Option
Plan--1994, as amended (the "1994 Plan").
10.5 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement pertaining
to the 1994 Plan.
10.6 Incentive Stock Option, Nonqualified Stock Option and
Restricted Stock Purchase Plan--1991, as amended (the
"1991 Plan").
10.7 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement pertaining to
the 1991 Plan.
10.8 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement pertaining
to the 1991 Plan.
10.9 Intentionally omitted.
10.10 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10.11 Form of Indemnification Agreement for Officers and
Directors of the Company.
10.12 Form of Subordinated Secured Promissory Note between
the Company and note holders.
10.13 Form of Warrant to Purchase Common Stock between the
Company and warrant holders.
10.14 Von Karman Corporate Center Office Building Lease
between the Company and Aetna Life Insurance Company
of Illinois ("Aetna"), dated September 8, 1995,
together with amendments thereto.
10.15 Loan and Security Agreement among Greyrock Business
Credit, a Division of NationsCredit Commercial
Corporation ("Greyrock"), the Company, and Interplay
OEM, Inc. ("Interplay OEM"), dated June 16, 1997, as
amended, with Schedules.
10.16 Intentionally Omitted
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10.17 Intentionally omitted.
10.18 Letter of Credit Agreement among Greyrock, the Company
and Interplay OEM, dated September 10, 1997.
10.19 Letter of Credit Agreement among Greyrock, the Company
and Interplay OEM, dated September 24, 1997.
10.20 Master Equipment Lease between Brentwood Credit
Corporation and the Company, dated March 28, 1996,
with Schedules.
10.21 Intentionally omitted.
10.22 Master Equipment Lease Agreement between General
Electric Capital Computer Leasing Corporation ("GECC")
and the Company, dated December 14, 1994, as amended,
with Schedules.
10.23 Confidential License Agreement for Nintendo 64 Video
Game System, between the Company and Nintendo of
America, Inc., dated October 7, 1997. (Portions
omitted pursuant to Rule 406.)
10.24 PlayStation License Agreement, between Sony Computer
Entertainment of America and the Company, dated
February 16, 1995. (Portions omitted pursuant to Rule
406.)
10.25 Master Merchandising License Agreement between
Paramount Pictures Corporation and the Company, dated
as of June 16, 1992. (Portions omitted pursuant to
Rule 406).
10.26 Employment Agreement between the Company and Brian
Fargo, dated March 28, 1994, as amended.**
10.27 Employment Agreement between the Company and
Christopher J. Kilpatrick, dated May 1, 1994, as
amended.**
10.28 Employment Agreement between the Company and Richard
S.F. Lehrberg, dated March 28, 1994, as amended.**
11.1 Statement regarding computation of pro forma net income
per share.**
12.1 Statements regarding computation of ratios.**
15.1 Letter regarding unaudited interim financial
information.**
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company.**
23.1 Consent of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a
Professional Corporation (to be contained in the
opinion to be filed as Exhibit 5.1 hereto).**
23.2 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
24.1 Power of Attorney (contained on the signature page of
this Registration Statement).
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
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(b) Financial Statement Schedules
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ARTICLE I
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS...................................... 1
ARTICLE II
TRANSFER OF SHARES....................................... 4
Section 2.1. Transfer to Related Parties........... 4
Section 2.2. Transfers to Others................... 5
Section 2.3. MCA Right of First Refusal............ 5
Section 2.4. Individual Shareholder Right
of First Refusal.................... 9
Section 2.5. Legend on Certificates................ 10
Section 2.6. No Other Transfers; Termination
of Restrictions..................... 10
ARTICLE III
REGISTRATION OF COMMON STOCK............................. 10
Section 3.1. Piggyback Registration Rights......... 10
Section 3.2. Demand Registration Rights............ 12
Section 3.3. Provision of Information.............. 16
Section 3.4. New Certificates...................... 16
Section 3.5. Indemnification....................... 17
Section 3.6. Standby............................... 20
Section 3.7. Assignment............................ 20
ARTICLE IV
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE..................................... 20
Section 4.1. Representation on the Board
and Committees...................... 20
Section 4.2. Voting................................ 22
Section 4.3. Corporate Actions..................... 22
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CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION............................. 24
Section 5.1. Certificate of Incorporation.......... 24
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS............................................ 24
Section 6.1. Survival of Agreement; Term........... 24
Section 6.2. Directors' and Officers' Insurance
and Indemnification................. 24
Section 6.3. Notices............................... 25
Section 6.4. Further Assurances.................... 26
Section 6.5. Binding Effect........................ 26
Section 6.6. Complete Agreement.................... 26
Section 6.7. Counterparts.......................... 26
Section 6.8. Headings.............................. 26
Section 6.9. Conflict with Bylaws.................. 26
Section 6.10. Governing Law......................... 26
Section 6.11. Injunctive Relief..................... 27
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This Shareholders' Agreement, dated March 30, 1994, is by and among
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC., a California corporation (the "Company"), MCA INC.,
a Delaware corporation ("MCA"), and Brian Fargo (the "Individual Shareholder"
and with MCA, the "Shareholders").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Company, MCA and the Individual Shareholder have entered
into a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 25, 1994, pursuant to which,
among other things, MCA is purchasing from the Company and the Individual
Shareholder an aggregate of 3,041,495 shares of Common Stock, no par value, of
the Company;
WHEREAS, pursuant to and as a condition to the closing of the Stock
Purchase Agreement, the Company, MCA and the Individual Shareholder have agreed
to enter into this Shareholders' Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Company, MCA and the Individual Shareholder desire to
enter into this Shareholders' Agreement to provide certain rights and
obligations among them;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
agreements, covenants and provisions contained herein, and other valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
As used in this Shareholders' Agreement, the terms defined below shall
have the respective meanings hereinafter specified. Whenever used in this
Shareholders' Agreement, any noun or pronoun shall be deemed to include both the
singular and plural and to cover all genders. Unless otherwise specified, (a)
the terms "hereof," "herein" and similar terms refer to this Shareholders'
Agreement as a whole and (b) references herein to Sections refer to Sections of
this Shareholders' Agreement.
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"Board" shall have the meaning specified in Section 4.1.
"Common Stock" shall mean the Common Stock of the Company, no par
value.
"Company" shall mean Interplay Productions, Inc., a California
corporation.
"Control" (including the terms "controlling," "controlled by" and
"under common control with") means the possession, direct or indirect, of the
power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a
corporation partnership or other entity (including without limitation, the power
to direct the voting of any securities held by such corporation, partnership or
other entity), whether through the ownership of the voting securities of such
corporation, partnership or other entity, by contract, or otherwise, unless the
context indicates otherwise; provided, however, that the ownership of fifty
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percent (50%) or more of the voting securities of such corporation, partnership
or other entity shall in any event be deemed to constitute control.
"Employee Options" shall have the meaning specified in Section 4.3(a)
of the Stock Purchase Agreement.
"Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Incentive Plan" shall have the meaning specified in Section 4.4(ii).
"Individual Shareholder" shall have the meaning specified in the
preamble to this Shareholders' Agreement, and shall include his Permitted
Transferees.
"MCA" shall mean MCA, INC., a Delaware corporation.
"MCA Designees" shall have the meaning specified in Section 4.2.
"MCA Options" shall mean the options for the purchase of shares of
Common Stock granted pursuant to the Option Agreement.
"MCA Shareholders" shall mean MCA and its Permitted Transferees.
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"Option Agreement" shall mean the Option Agreement, dated the date
hereof, by and among MCA, the Company and the Shareholders listed therein.
"Permitted Transferees" shall mean individuals or entities to whom or
to which shares of Common Stock are transferred in accordance with Section 2.1
hereof.
"Person" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.1(b).
"Proposal" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.3.
"Public Offering" shall mean the completion of a sale by the Company
of shares of Common Stock pursuant to an effective registration statement under
the Securities Act.
"Purchaser" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.3.
"Purchaser Information" shall have the meaning specified in Section
2.3.
"Registration Statement" shall have the meaning specified in Section
3.1.
"Restricted Securities" shall have the meaning specified in Section
3.1.
"SEC" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Securities Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the rules and regulations thereunder.
"Shareholders" shall mean MCA and the Individual Shareholder, and,
subject to the transfer restrictions set forth herein, transferees which acquire
Common Stock in accordance with this Shareholders' Agreement, from time to time,
and are required by this Shareholders' Agreement to agree to be bound, and agree
to be bound, by the terms and conditions hereof (as amended). The term
"Shareholder" shall mean any one of the Shareholders and, in the case of a
Shareholder who is a natural person, the term "Shareholder" shall also include
such Shareholder's legal representatives, executors or administrators when the
context so requires.
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"Stock Purchase Agreement" shall mean the stock purchase agreement,
dated January 25, 1994, by and among the Company, MCA and the Individual
Shareholder.
"Third Party" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(b)
hereof.
"Third-Party Investment" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
2.3(b) hereof.
"Third-Party Shares" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
2.3(b) hereof.
ARTICLE II
TRANSFER OF SHARES
Section 2.1. Transfer to Related Parties. (a) The Individual
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Shareholder may transfer shares of Common Stock to a spouse or child of the
Individual Shareholder, to a trust for the benefit of a spouse or child of such
Individual Shareholder or as required by court order, and, upon the death of an
Individual Shareholder, such Individual Shareholder's executors, administrators
or legal representatives may transfer shares of the Common Stock to the
Individual Shareholder's heirs or legatees without complying with the
restrictions of Section 2.3 of this Shareholders' Agreement, so long as the
transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this
Shareholders' Agreement, as amended from time to time.
(b) The MCA Shareholders may transfer shares of Common Stock to any
corporation, partnership or other person or entity (collectively, a "Person"),
provided (i) the transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms and
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conditions of this Shareholders' Agreement, as amended from time to time, and
(ii) one of the following conditions has been met: (x) MCA owns, directly or
indirectly, 100% of the outstanding capital stock of the transferee; (y) MCA
owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the outstanding capital stock of
the transferee and MCA has given the Company 150 days prior notice of any such
transfer; or (z) the transfer is made to a transferee controlled by MCA in
connection with a corporate reorganization of MCA involving more than $1 billion
in assets of MCA. The provisions of this Section 2.1(b) shall apply for a
maximum period of two years from and after the date hereof and shall cease to
restrict transfers by MCA of any of the shares of Common Stock after the earlier
of the second anniversary of the date hereof or the date the Company is first
subject to the periodic reporting requirements under the Exchange Act; provided,
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that nothing in this Section 2.1(b) shall affect the voting restrictions and the
rights of first refusal set forth in this Agreement. The MCA Shareholders hereby
agree that, before MCA divests itself of control over any transferee hereunder,
the MCA Shareholders shall first transfer all of the shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by such transferee to another corporation, partnership or
other entity pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 2.1(b).
Section 2.2. Transfers to Others. (a) Following the earlier of the
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date the Company is first subject to the periodic reporting requirements under
the Exchange Act or two (2) years from the date hereof, in addition to transfers
permitted by Section 2.1, the Individual Shareholder may transfer shares of
Common Stock to any entity or individual, upon complying with the restrictions
of Section 2.3 of this Shareholders' Agreement, so long as such transfer is
accompanied by an opinion of counsel, satisfactory to the Company and MCA, that
such transfer may be effected without registration under the Securities Act and
so long as such transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms and
conditions of this Shareholders' Agreement, as amended from time to time.
(b) Following the earlier of the date the Company is first subject to
the periodic reporting requirements under the Exchange Act or two (2) years from
the date hereof, in addition to transfers permitted by Section 2.1, any MCA
Shareholder may transfer shares of Common Stock upon complying with the
restrictions set forth in Section 2.4 of this Shareholders' Agreement (i)
pursuant to a Registration Statement as contemplated by Article III or (ii)
pursuant to an opinion of counsel, satisfactory to the Company and MCA, that
such transfer may be effected without registration under the Securities Act, so
long as such transferee in the case of the foregoing clause (ii) agrees in
writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Shareholders' Agreement,
as amended from time to time.
Section 2.3. MCA Right of First Refusal. (a) For as long as the MCA
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Shareholders own 10% of the then outstanding Common Stock and except for the
transfer of shares of Common Stock (i) from the Individual Shareholder in
connection with the exercise of, and in accordance with the terms of, the MCA
Option, (ii) by the Individual Shareholder pursuant to Section 2.1, or (iii)
pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section 2.3, the Individual Shareholder may
not sell, give or transfer any shares of Common Stock to any other person or
entity unless (a) the Individual Shareholder shall have received a written offer
(the "Proposal") from a bona fide proposed purchaser of such shares (the
"Purchaser"), which Proposal shall remain open and
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available for acceptance for at least thirty (30) days and provide for the sale
of a designated number of shares to the Purchaser (subject only to the rights of
MCA under this Section 2.3) at a sales price consisting solely of cash at
closing, and containing the written agreement of the Purchaser to be bound by
the terms and conditions of this Shareholders' Agreement, as amended from time
to time, and (b) the Individual Shareholder shall have first offered such shares
of Common Stock to MCA in writing at the price and on the terms specified in the
Proposal. Each Proposal shall include the following information ("Purchaser
Information"): the name of the Purchaser; the identity of each holder of 10% or
more of the equity or voting power of the Purchaser; a description of any
agreement or understanding, written or oral, with any Shareholder, the Company,
or any affiliate of the Company; and any other information reasonably requested
by MCA. From and after the second anniversary of the date hereof, if MCA shall
not have exercised each of the MCA Options, MCA shall not be permitted to
exercise its right of first refusal under this Section 2.3 unless the price per
share at which the Individual Shareholder proposes to sell Common Stock shall be
less than $9 per share (adjusted to give effect to any stock splits, reverse
stock splits, reclassifications or other similar events occurring after the date
hereof), in which case MCA's rights of first refusal under this Section 2.3
shall continue to apply to such proposed sale. Subject to the first sentence of
this Section 2.3, the right of first refusal granted to MCA hereunder shall not
be transferable or assignable by MCA and may be retained by MCA notwithstanding
the transfer of Common Stock by MCA hereunder.
The offer to MCA shall be open for a period of fifteen (15) calendar
days from the date thereof. No exercise of a right of first refusal pursuant to
this section shall be effective unless such exercise shall be for the entire
number of shares to be sold, given or transferred.
Unless MCA elects to accept such offer as provided herein, the
Individual Shareholder may sell all (but not less than all) of such shares of
Common Stock to the Purchaser in accordance with the terms of the Proposal,
provided that such sale is made within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date
of the Proposal. If such sale is not consummated within such 120-day period, the
restrictions provided for herein shall again become effective, and no sale,
transfer, or assignment of such Common Stock may be made thereafter without
again offering the same to MCA in accordance with this Shareholders' Agreement.
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The Individual Shareholder may pledge or otherwise encumber his Common
Stock to secure indebtedness of the Individual Shareholder owing to a bank or
other financial institution approved in writing by MCA, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that any transferee pursuant to
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this paragraph shall acquire only a security interest in the Common Stock and
the Individual Shareholder shall retain all voting rights to such Stock while
pledged or encumbered, and title to such Common Stock shall not pass to such
transferee until he or it has first offered such Common Stock to MCA at fair
market value. For purposes of this section, fair market value is to be
determined by an appraiser selected by MCA and approved by the Individual
Shareholder. Any appraiser selected hereto shall be a nationally recognized
investment banking firm. The fees of any such appraiser are to be borne by the
Individual Shareholder.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, MCA shall not have any right of first
refusal with respect to (i) shares of Common Stock sold by the Individual
Shareholder pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act which are sold within
the volume limitations set forth in Rule 144(e) or pursuant to Rule 144(k)
(provided that any such transferee shall not be bound by the terms of this
Shareholders' Agreement) or (ii) shares of Common Stock sold pursuant to the
provisions of subsection (b) of this Section 2.3.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Section
2.3, for a period ending on the earlier of (x) the second anniversary of the
date hereof and (y) the date of the Company's initial Public Offering, MCA shall
not have a right of first refusal in respect of a single investment in shares of
Common Stock of the Company by one or more third parties (the "Third Party
Investment"), which is not, prior to such investment, affiliated with the
Company or the Individual Shareholder (the "Third Party"), so long as the Third-
Party Investment meets each of the following conditions:
(i) the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased by
the Third Party (the "Third-Party Shares") does not exceed fifteen (15%)
percent of the fully diluted outstanding shares of Common Stock of the
Company (the term "fully diluted" being used herein to mean after giving
effect to (A) the exercise of all then outstanding options, warrants or
other then-existing rights to purchase Common Stock, whether or not
immediately exercisable, (B) the issuance of shares of Common Stock to MCA
and (C) consummation of the Third-Party Investment);
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(ii) the price per share paid by the Third-Party for each of the
Third-Party Shares is not less than $8.22 in cash per share; and
(iii) the Third-Party is not one of the parties listed on Annex A
hereto.
The Individual Shareholder, the Company and MCA further covenant and
agree that (i) shares of Common Stock transferred to the Third Party in respect
of the first $14 million of the net proceeds to be paid in connection with the
Third Party Investment may be sold to the Third Party by the Individual
Shareholder and that the proceeds of any such sale may be retained by the
Individual Shareholder; (ii) shares of Common Stock transferred to the Third
Party in respect of the next $2 million of the net proceeds to be paid in
connection with the Third Party Investment shall be issued and sold by the
Company and that the proceeds of any such sale shall be retained by the Company;
and (iii) shares of Common Stock to be issued or transferred, as the case may
be, to the Third Party in respect of any amount in excess of $16 million to be
paid in connection with the Third Party Investment shall be issued or
transferred and sold by the Company and the Individual Shareholder,
respectively, in equal proportions and that the one half of the proceeds of any
such sale shall be retained by each of the Company and the Individual
Shareholder.
In connection with the Third-Party Investment, the Company shall be
permitted to grant to the Third-Party Investor (i) not more than one (1) seat on
the Company's Board of Directors; (ii) piggy-back registration rights which
shall be pari passu with those granted to MCA; and (iii) not more than one (1)
demand registration right, which shall not be exercisable prior to the second
anniversary of the date of this Agreement.
In the event of any issuance and sale of shares of Common Stock by the
Company pursuant to a Third-Party Investment, the Company and the Individual
Shareholder agree that, simultaneously with the consummation of any Third-Party
Investment, the Company shall issue to MCA, in exchange for the payment by MCA
of the aggregate par value, if any, of the Common Stock to be issued to MCA
pursuant to this paragraph, such number of shares of Common Stock so that MCA's
percentage ownership of the fully diluted outstanding Common Stock following the
consummation of the Third-Party Investment is identical to its percentage
ownership of the fully diluted outstanding Common Stock immediately prior to
such consummation.
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Section 2.4. Individual Shareholder Right of First Refusal. For so
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long as the Individual Shareholder owns 10% or more of the then outstanding
Common Stock and except for the transfer of shares of Common Stock by MCA
pursuant to Section 2.1, MCA may not sell, give or transfer any shares of Common
Stock to any other person or entity unless (a) MCA shall have received a
Proposal from a Purchaser, which Proposal shall remain open and available for
acceptance for at least thirty (30) days and provide for the sale of a
designated number of shares to the Purchaser (subject only to the rights of the
Individual Shareholder under this Section 2.4) at a sales price consisting
solely of cash at closing, and containing the written agreement of the Purchaser
to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Shareholders' Agreement, as
amended from time to time, and (b) MCA shall have first offered such shares of
Common Stock to the Individual Shareholder in writing at the price and on the
terms specified in the Proposal. Each Proposal shall include the Purchaser
Information and any other information reasonably requested by the Individual
Shareholder. For purposes of this paragraph, "MCA" shall be deemed to include
the MCA Shareholders.
The offer to the Individual Shareholder shall be open for a period of
fifteen (15) calendar days from the date thereof. No exercise of a right of
first refusal pursuant to this section shall be effective unless such exercise
shall be for the entire number of shares to be sold, given or transferred.
Unless the Individual Shareholder elects to accept such offer as
provided herein, MCA may sell all (but not less than all) of such shares of
Common Stock to the Purchaser in accordance with the terms of the Proposal,
provided that such sale is made within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date
of the Proposal. If such sale is not consummated within such 120-day period, the
restrictions provided for herein shall again become effective, and no sale,
transfer, or assignment of such Common Stock may be made thereafter without
again offering the same to the Individual Shareholder in accordance with this
Shareholders' Agreement.
MCA may pledge or otherwise encumber its Common Stock to secure
indebtedness of MCA or any of its affiliates; provided, however, that any
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transferee pursuant to this paragraph shall acquire only a security interest in
the Common Stock and MCA shall retain all voting rights to such Stock while
pledged or encumbered, and title to such Common Stock shall not pass to such
transferee until he or it has first offered such Common Stock to the Individual
Shareholder at fair market value. For purposes of this section, fair market
value is to be determined
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by an appraiser selected by the Individual Shareholder and approved by MCA. Any
appraiser selected hereto shall be a nationally recognized investment banking
firm. The fees of any such appraiser are to be borne by MCA.
If MCA proposes to sell all or substantially all of its Common Stock
in a transaction which would give rise to the Individual Shareholder's right of
first refusal under this Section 2.4, then the Individual Shareholder shall have
the right to assign his right of first refusal hereunder to the Company.
Section 2.5. Legend on Certificates. Each outstanding certificate
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representing shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by any Shareholder shall
bear an endorsement reading substantially as follows:
The transfer, sale, gift, pledge or encumbrance of the securities
represented by this certificate and the voting rights related thereto
(including the grant of an irrevocable proxy) are subject to the
provisions of an agreement dated March 28, 1994, among the Interplay
Productions, Inc. (the "Company"), MCA Inc. and the Individual
Shareholder (as defined therein), a copy of which is on file at the
principal executive office of the Company.
Section 2.6. No Other Transfers; Termination of Restrictions. Except
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as permitted by this Article II, none of the Shareholders shall transfer any
shares of Common Stock, and any purported transfer not permitted by this Article
II shall be void. The provisions of this Article II with respect to shares of
Common Stock shall apply equally to any rights or options to purchase Common
Stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock.
ARTICLE III
REGISTRATION OF COMMON STOCK
Section 3.1. Piggyback Registration Rights. If at any time while the
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Common Stock (shares of Common Stock and any securities issued as a dividend
thereon, or in exchange therefor, hereinafter in this Article III referred to as
"Restricted Securities") is outstanding, the Company proposes to file a
registration statement under the Securities Act (other than on Forms S-4 or S-8
under the Securities Act or their equivalent), with respect to any shares of
Common Stock (a "Registration Statement"), it will give written notice,
specifying the form and manner of, and all other relevant facts involved in,
such
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proposed registration (including without limitation, the identity of the
managing underwriter and the estimated price (net to the seller of any
underwriting commissions and discounts) at which the Restricted Securities are
expected to be sold), to each of the Shareholders that hold Restricted
Securities at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
Registration Statement. Upon written request by any Shareholder within fifteen
(15) days after receipt of such notice, the Company will include in the
securities transaction to be registered by such Registration Statement all of
the Restricted Securities of the Company that such Shareholder desires to sell,
subject to the following:
(a) The Company will pay the expense of such registration, except
that each holder of Restricted Securities that are included in such
registration shall pay all underwriting discounts and commissions
applicable to his or its Restricted Securities and all legal fees and
expenses of his or its counsel, if any; and
(b) If such Registration Statement is for a prospective underwritten
offering, the holder agrees to sell his or its Restricted Securities, if
the Company so requests, on the same basis as the other Restricted
Securities being sold under such Registration Statement, including
executing a customary underwriting agreement and providing customary
representations and warranties thereunder.
The Company may withdraw any Registration Statement before it becomes
effective or postpone the offering of Restricted Securities contemplated by such
Registration Statement without any obligation to the holder of any Restricted
Securities.
If such Registration Statement involves an underwritten offering by
the Company and the managing underwriter advises the Company in writing that, in
its opinion, the number of shares of Common Stock proposed to be included in
such Registration Statement exceeds the number which can be sold in such
offering without materially and adversely affecting the successful marketing
thereof, the Company will include in such Registration Statement to the extent
of the number of shares of Common Stock which the Company is so advised can be
sold in such offering without such material adverse effect (i) first, the shares
of Common Stock proposed by the Company to be sold for its own account; (ii)
second, the shares of Common Stock proposed to be registered by other
shareholders of the Company pursuant to a written demand registration right; and
(iii) third, other shares of Common Stock requested to be included in such
Registration Statement pro rata among all Shareholders and
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other Persons with piggyback registration rights both requesting and entitled to
such registration on the basis of the number of such securities requested to be
included by such Shareholders.
Section 3.2. Demand Registration Rights. (a) At any time after the
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second anniversary of the date hereof, the MCA Shareholders or the Individual
Shareholder may demand, by giving the notice set forth below, that the Company
file a registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to at least
1,000,000 shares of the Common Stock beneficially owned by the MCA Shareholders
or the Individual Shareholder; provided, however, that (x) the MCA Shareholders
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shall initially be entitled to two (2) demand registrations pursuant to this
Section 3.2 and shall be entitled to one (1) additional demand registration for
each exercise by MCA of the MCA Options under the Option Agreement and (y) the
Individual Shareholder shall be entitled to a total of four (4) demand
registrations pursuant to this Section 3.2; and provided, further, that the MCA
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Shareholders nor the Individual Shareholder shall be entitled to more than one
(1) demand registration per calendar year. The notice shall:
(i) be given in writing by an MCA Shareholder or the Individual
Shareholder;
(ii) set forth the number of shares of Common Stock subject to
registration;
(iii) be accompanied by an opinion of counsel to such MCA Shareholder
or the Individual Shareholder that the sale of the number of shares of
Common Stock proposed, and on the terms and to the prospective purchasers
proposed, must be registered under the Securities Act; and
(iv) request that the Company effect the registration of the sale of
such shares.
The MCA Shareholders or the Individual Shareholder desiring to sell
the shares of Common Stock described in the notice may not offer such shares
until the registration of the sale of such shares has been effected (unless such
registration is withdrawn or abandoned), and the consummation of any sale
pursuant thereto shall be subject to prior compliance by such MCA Shareholders
or the Individual Shareholder with Sections 2.4 and 2.3 hereof, respectively
(unless the provisions of either Section 2.4 or Section 2.3 are no longer in
effect). For purposes of this Section 3.2, if the sale of Common Stock hereunder
is underwritten, the MCA Shareholders or the Individual Shareholder shall
satisfy their respective obligations under
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Section 2.4 or Section 2.3 by: (i) delivering a letter from the managing
underwriter or underwriters of the proposed sale, specifying, in good faith, a
reasonable estimation of the offering price; (ii) offering all of the shares
included in the proposed sale to the MCA Shareholders or the Individual
Shareholder pursuant to either Section 2.4 or Section 2.3, in writing at the
price specified in the underwriter's letter; and (iii) complying with Section
2.4 or Section 2.3 in all other respects (other than with respect to the
provision of the Purchaser Information).
Upon receipt of a notice from any MCA Shareholders or the Individual
Shareholder demanding registration of the sale of such MCA Shareholders' or the
Individual Shareholder's shares of Common Stock, the Company shall, subject to
the provisions set forth below, use its best efforts to cause a registration
statement covering the sale of such MCA Shareholders' or the Individual
Shareholder's shares of Common Stock to become effective as soon as possible.
The Company's registration of the sale of MCA Shareholders' or the Individual
Shareholder's shares of Common Stock shall be subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in Subclauses (a) and (b) of Section 3.1 (provided, that
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the word "registration" shall be substituted for the words "Registration
Statement" in Subclause (b)). If the MCA Shareholders or the Individual
Shareholder shall have given written notice of the exercise of a demand right
pursuant to this Section 3.2 and such exercise shall thereafter be withdrawn
without any shares of Common Stock having been registered under the Securities
Act, the MCA Shareholder or the Individual Shareholder having delivered such
notice shall pay the expense of such registration.
If the Company has given written notice, pursuant to Section 3.1
hereof, to holders of Restricted Securities of its intention to file a
Registration Statement, and has not withdrawn such notice, no demand
registration notice shall be given under this Section 3.2 until sixty (60) days
after the effective date of a Registration Statement prepared pursuant to
Section 3.1.
The MCA Shareholders' or the Individual Shareholder's demand
registrations pursuant to this Section 3.2 shall be assignable to not more than
two (2) transferees each of the Common Stock held by any MCA Shareholder or the
Individual Shareholder.
Any MCA Shareholder's or the Individual Shareholder's right to demand
registration of any shares of Common Stock pursuant to this Section 3.2 shall
terminate on the date that such MCA Shareholder or the Individual Shareholder
shall be free to
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transfer such shares without restrictions as to volume pursuant to Rule 144(k)
under the Securities Act.
(b) If and whenever the Company is required by the provisions of this
Section 3.2 to use its best efforts to effect the registration of the sale of
any of its securities under the Securities Act, the Company shall, as
expeditiously as possible:
(i) prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement with
respect to such securities and use its best efforts to cause such
registration statement to become and remain effective;
(ii) cooperate with the MCA Shareholders or the Individual
Shareholder, as the case may be, and cooperate with any
underwriter who shall sell such shares in connection with its
review of the Company;
(iii) prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to
such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection
therewith as may be necessary to keep such registration statement
effective for sixty (60) days from the date of its effectiveness
and to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act and the
Exchange Act with respect to the disposition of all securities
covered by such registration statement for such period;
(iv) furnish to the MCA Shareholders or the Individual Shareholder, as
the case may be, such number of copies of the prospectus forming
a part of such registration statement (including each preliminary
prospectus), in conformity with the requirements of the
Securities Act, and such other documents as such MCA Shareholders
or the Individual Shareholder may reasonably request in order to
facilitate the disposition of such securities;
(v) use its best efforts to register or qualify the securities
covered by such registration statement under the "blue sky" laws
of such jurisdictions as the MCA Shareholders or the Individual
Shareholder, as the case may be, shall reasonably request, and do
any and all other acts and things which may be necessary or
advisable to enable the MCA Shareholders or the individual
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shareholder, as the case may be, or any underwriter offering such
securities for the MCA Shareholders or the Individual
Shareholder, as the case may be, to consummate the disposition
thereof, during the period provided in subclause (iii) above, in
such jurisdictions; provided, however, that in no event shall the
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Company be obligated to qualify to do business in any
jurisdiction where it is not then qualified or to take any action
which would subject it to the service of process in suits other
than those arising out of the offer or sale of the securities
covered by such registration statement in any jurisdictions where
it is not then subject;
(vi) (A) notify the MCA Shareholders or the Individual Shareholder, as
the case may be, at any time when a prospectus relating thereto
is required to be delivered under the Securities Act, of the
happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus
forming a part of such registration statement, as then in effect,
includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state
any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to
make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the
circumstances then existing, and (B) at the request of the MCA
Shareholders or the Individual Shareholder, prepare and furnish
to such of the MCA Shareholders or the Individual Shareholder a
reasonable number of copies of any supplement to or any amendment
of such prospectus that may be necessary to that, as thereafter
delivered to the purchasers of such securities, such prospectus
shall not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit
to state any material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the
light of the circumstances then existing; and
(vii) enter into an underwriting agreement in the form then currently
in use by major underwriters, and consistent with the provisions
of this Section 3.2, with the underwriters of the securities
covered by such registration statement.
In the case of any registration statement filed pursuant to a demand
delivered under this Section 3.2, the Company shall be permitted to include in
such registration statement a
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number of shares of common stock which can be sold within the limitations set
forth in the next sentence of this paragraph. If such registration statement
involves an underwritten offering and the managing underwriter advises the MCA
Shareholders or the Individual Shareholder, as the case may be, in writing that,
in its opinion, the number of shares of Common Stock proposed to be included in
such registration statement exceeds the number which can be sold in such
offering without materially and adversely affecting the successful marketing
thereof, the Company will include in such registration statement to the extent
of the number of shares of Common Stock which the MCA Shareholders or the
Individual Shareholder are so advised can be sold in such offering without such
material adverse effect (i) first, the shares of Common Stock proposed to be
sold by the MCA Shareholders or the Individual Shareholder, as the case may be,
and (ii) second, such other shares of Common Stock requested to be included in
such registration statement by the Company which, in the opinion of the managing
underwriter, would not have the material adverse effect referred to above.
Anything in this Section 3.2 to the contrary notwithstanding, the
Company may defer the filing of any registration statement required under
Section 3.2, or delay the effectiveness of any such registration statement, for
a maximum of ninety (90) days from the date on which such registration would
otherwise have been filed or become effective, and if the Company shall have
filed a Registration Statement to offer shares of Common Stock, as described in
Section 3.1 hereof, for a maximum of sixty (60) days after such Registration
Statement shall have been declared effective.
Section 3.3. Provision of Information. As a condition to the Company's
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obligations under Section 3.1 or Section 3.2 to cause shares to be included in a
Registration Statement, or to be registered, respectively, the holder of any
Restricted Securities which are to be included therein shall provide such
information and execute such documents (including any reasonable and customary
agreement or undertaking relating to expenses, indemnification or other matters
contemplated by this Shareholders' Agreement) as may be required by the Company
in connection therewith.
Section 2.4. New Certificates. As expeditiously as possible after the
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effectiveness of any Registration Statement or registration provided for in
Sections 3.1 or Section 3.2, respectively, the Company will deliver in exchange
for any certificates evidencing Restricted Securities so registered, new stock
certificates not bearing the legend set forth in Section 2.5 of this
Shareholders' Agreement. In the event that any such securities remain unsold
when such Registration Statement
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or registration ceases to be effective, the stock certificates not bearing such
legend evidencing such unsold securities shall be delivered to the Company in
exchange for certificates bearing such legend.
Section 3.5. Indemnification. In connection with any registration of
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securities pursuant to this Shareholders' Agreement, to the extent permitted by
law, the Company shall indemnify the MCA Shareholders and the Individual
Shareholder and the MCA Shareholders and the Individual Shareholder shall
indemnify the Company in the manner provided in this Section 3.5:
(a) The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each MCA
Shareholder and the Individual Shareholder, each officer and each director,
if any, of such MCA Shareholder, the underwriter, if any, for the sale or
distribution of such MCA Shareholder's or the Individual Shareholder's
securities, and each person, if any, who controls such MCA Shareholder or
underwriter, against all losses, claims, damages or liabilities, joint or
several, to which such MCA Shareholders, the Individual Shareholder or any
such officer, director, underwriter or controlling person may become
subject, under the Securities Act or otherwise, insofar as such losses,
claims, damages or liabilities (or actions or omissions in respect thereof)
arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue
statement of any material fact contained in any registration statement,
prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto, or arise out of or are
based upon the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material
fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements
therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing and,
subject to Section 3.5(c), the Company shall reimburse each MCA
Shareholder, the Individual Shareholder, and any such officer, director,
underwriter or controlling person, for any legal or other expenses
reasonably incurred by such MCA Shareholder, the Individual Shareholder,
and any such officer, director, underwriter or controlling person, in
connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage,
liability or action; provided, however, that the Company shall not be
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required to indemnify and hold harmless or reimburse the MCA Shareholders,
the Individual Shareholder, or any such officer, director, underwriter or
controlling person, as the case may be, to the extent that any such loss,
claim, damage, liability or expense arises out of or is based upon an
untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged
omission in any document made in reliance upon and in conformity with
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written information furnished to the Company by or on behalf of such MCA
Shareholders, the Individual Shareholder, or any such officer, director,
underwriter or controlling person for use in the preparation of such
documents.
(b) Each MCA Shareholder and the Individual Shareholder shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors and
officers, and each person, if any, who controls the Company, against all
losses, claims, damages or liabilities to which the Company or any such
director or officer or controlling person may become subject, under the
Securities Act or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages or
liabilities (or actions or omissions in respect thereof) arise out of or
are based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of any material fact
contained in any registration statement, prospectus or any amendment or
supplement thereto, or arise out of or are based upon the omission or
alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated
therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in light
of the circumstances then existing, in each case, to the extent, but only
to the extent, that such untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or
omission or alleged omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity
with written information furnished to the Company by and on behalf of such
MCA Shareholder or the Individual Shareholder, as the case may be, for use
in the preparation thereof; and, subject to Section 3.5(c), such MCA
Shareholder or the Individual Shareholder, as the case may be, shall
reimburse the Company for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred
by the Company or any such director, officer or controlling person in
connection with investigating or defending against any such loss, claim,
damage, liability or action.
(c) Within thirty (30) days after receipt by an indemnified party,
under (a) or (b) above, of notice of the commencement of any action or
proceeding, the indemnified party shall promptly notify the indemnifying
party, in writing, that such notice has been received. The failure to so
notify the indemnifying party shall not relieve the indemnifying party from
any liability hereunder with respect to the action or proceeding, except to
the extent that the indemnifying party is actually prejudiced by such
failure to give notice. In case any such action or proceeding is brought
against an indemnified party, the indemnifying party shall be entitled to
participate in and, unless in such indemnified party's reasonable judgment
a
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conflict of interest between such indemnified and indemnifying parties may
exist in respect of such claim or proceeding, to assume the defense
thereof, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly notified to
the extent that it may wish, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such
indemnified party, and after notice from the indemnifying party to such
indemnified party of its election to so assume the defense thereof, the
indemnifying party shall not be liable to such indemnified party for any
legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the latter in connection
with the defense thereof, other than reasonable costs of investigation. No
indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action or
proceeding effected without its written consent. No indemnifying party
shall, without the consent of the indemnified party, consent to entry of
any judgment or enter into any settlement which does not include as an
unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such
indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect of such claim
or proceeding.
(d) If the indemnification provided for in this Section shall for any
reason be held by a court to be unavailable to an indemnified party under
subparagraph (a) or (b) hereof in respect of any loss, claim, damage or
liability, or any action or proceeding in respect thereof, then, in lieu of
the amount paid or payable under subparagraph (a) or (b) hereof, the
indemnified party and the indemnifying party under subparagraph (a) or (b)
hereof shall contribute to the aggregate losses, claims, damages and
liabilities (including legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in
connection with investigating the same), (i) in such proportion as is
appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Company, the MCA
Shareholders and the Individual Shareholder with respect to the statements
or omissions which resulted in such loss, claim, damage or liability, or
action or proceeding in respect thereof, as well as any other relevant
equitable considerations, or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause (i)
above is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as shall be
appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company, the
MCA Shareholders and the Individual Shareholder from the offering of the
securities hereunder. No individual or entity guilty of fraudulent
misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities
Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any individual or entity who
was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.
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(e) The indemnification and contribution required by this Section
shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course
of the investigation or defense, as and when bills are received or expense,
loss, damage or liability is incurred.
Section 3.6. Standby. Each holder of any Restricted Securities agrees
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that, with respect to any registration statement under the Securities Act that
the Company may file, if requested by the managing underwriter of the sale to be
registered or, if such sale is not underwritten, the Company, such holder will
not sell any securities of the Company (whether or not such securities are
Restricted Securities, and however acquired), other than securities, if any, of
such holder included in such registration statement and securities sold to a
Permitted Transferee, for a period of at least five (5) days before, and up to
one hundred and twenty (120) days after, the date such registration statement is
declared effective.
Section 3.7. Assignment. The registration rights contained in this
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Shareholders' Agreement shall be transferable by the holder of any Restricted
Securities to any person or entity that acquires such Restricted Securities from
such holder (excluding any person or entity that acquires such Restricted
Securities in a transaction with respect to which a registration statement under
the Securities Act is effective at the time), provided that (a) the transfer of
such Restricted Securities is conducted in accordance with this Shareholders'
Agreement, and (b) such person or entity agrees, in writing, to be bound by the
terms and conditions of this Shareholders' Agreement, as amended from time to
time. Pursuant to Section 3.2 of this Shareholders' Agreement, the MCA
Shareholders' and the Individual Shareholder's rights to demand registration of
the Common Stock shall be assignable to not more than two (2) transferees of
each of the MCA Shareholders and the Individual Shareholder of the Common Stock
held by any MCA Shareholders or the Individual Shareholder.
ARTICLE IV
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Section 4.1. Representation on the Board and Committees. (a) The Board
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of Directors of the Company (the "Board") shall consist of nine (9) members.
Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Stock Purchase
Agreement, the Board shall consist of: five (5) designees of the Individual
Shareholder; two (2) designees of MCA; and one (1) designee of the Third Party,
if any, with one vacancy on the Board to be
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filled as provided in the following sentence. Upon exercise by MCA of its option
to purchase the First Period Shares (as defined in the Option Agreement) under
the Option Agreement, MCA shall have the right to fill the vacancy referred to
in the immediately preceding sentence with a designee of its choice so that,
immediately following the election of such designee, the Board shall consist of:
five (5) designees of the Individual Shareholder; three (3) designees of MCA;
and one (1) designee of the Third Party, if any. Upon exercise by MCA of its
option to purchase the Second Period Shares (as defined in the Option Agreement)
under the Option Agreement, one of the Individual Shareholder's designees shall
resign from the Board so that, immediately following such resignation, the Board
shall consist of: four (4) designees of the Individual Shareholder; three (3)
designees of MCA; and one (1) designee of the Third Party, if any, with one
vacancy on the Board which shall remain unfilled. Following the exercise by MCA
of its option to purchase the Second Period Shares, upon request of the
Individual Shareholder, MCA agrees to vote the shares of Common Stock then owned
by it to amend the Company's Bylaws to reduce the size of the Board to eight (8)
members. In the event that a resolution relating to a matter brought before the
Board for a vote of the Board results in an equal number of directors voting in
favor of and against such resolution, the Shareholders agree that the Individual
Shareholder, as Chairman of the Board, shall cast the deciding vote in favor of
or against such resolution, as the case may be, and that such vote shall be
deemed to have definitively resolved the matter with respect to which the Board
was otherwise at an impasse. The provisions of this Section 4.1(a) are subject
to the limitations set forth in the last sentence of Section 4.1(c).
(b) From and after the date hereof, the Board shall establish a
Compensation Committee which shall consist of 3 members, one of whom shall be
designated by the MCA Shareholders. The consent of the MCA Shareholders'
designee on the Compensation Committee shall be required (i) to grant options
under the Incentive Plan (as defined below) to any employee of the Company whose
salary exceeds $100,000 per year and (ii) to establish any bonus plan of the
Company.
(c) The Shareholders agree to take all necessary action to provide
the MCA Shareholders and the Individual Shareholder with representation on the
Board and all committees thereof as set forth in this Section 4.1 and to cause
their nominees to vote as required in 4.1; provided that the representation of
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the MCA Shareholders on the Board and each such committee shall be no fewer than
one member. Such necessary action shall include, but not be limited to, an
increase in the size of the Board or any such committee or the removal of
incumbent directors or
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incumbent members of any such committee. The provisions of this Section 4.1 and
of Section 4.2 shall terminate upon the date of the Company's initial Public
Offering.
Section 4.2. Voting. In the event that the MCA Shareholders and the
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holders of shares of Common Stock sold pursuant to any Third-Party Investment
together beneficially own, in the aggregate, shares of Common Stock in excess of
the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned, in the aggregate, by the
Individual Shareholder, then the MCA Shareholders shall only vote such number of
shares of Common Stock as, when added to the number of Third-Party Shares, is
equal to the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned, in the
aggregate, by the Individual Shareholders. In the event that a resolution
relating to a matter brought to a vote of the Shareholders results in an equal
number of votes in favor of and against such resolution, the Shareholders agree
that the Individual Shareholder, as Chairman of the Board, shall cast the
deciding vote in favor of or against the resolution, as the case may be, and
that such deciding vote shall be deemed to have definitely resolved the matter
with respect to which the Shareholders were otherwise at an impasse. The voting
restrictions set forth in this Section 4.2 will terminate upon the consummation
of a Public Offering. To the extent required to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement, MCA and the Individual Shareholder hereby grant to the Secretary of
the Company an irrevocable proxy to vote the shares of Common Stock held by them
as such shares are required to be voted under Section 4.1 hereof and under this
Section 4.2.
Section 4.3. Corporate Actions. Without the prior written consent of
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MCA, the Company will not:
(i) amend or otherwise change its charter or by-laws;
(ii) issue, sell or agree to or authorize for issuance or sale, shares
of any class of its equity securities, other than (A) pursuant to the
consummation of the Third Party Investment, if any, (B) pursuant to and in
accordance with the terms of Employee Options outstanding on the date
hereof, (C) pursuant to options issued to employees of the Company after
the date hereof covering a number of shares of Common Stock no greater than
and having an average exercise price no less than the number of shares of
Common Stock covered by and average exercise price of Employee Options
outstanding on the date hereof that expire unexercised, (D) pursuant to
options issued to employees of the Company after the date hereof under an
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option plan approved by MCA authorizing the grant of options in respect of
not more than an aggregate of 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock
(the "Incentive Plan") or (E) pursuant to a Public Offering;
(iii) issue, sell or agree to or authorize for issuance or sale any
securities convertible or exchangeable into, or options with respect to, or
warrants to purchase or rights to subscribe to, any shares of capital stock
of the Company, other than options referred to in clauses (C) and (D) of
the foregoing subparagraph (i);
(iv) effect any reorganization or reclassification of the capital
stock of the Company;
(v) other than pursuant to the agreements between the Company and
employees of the Company listed on schedule 4.4 hereto, declare, set aside,
make or pay any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, stock or
property) with respect to its capital stock;
(vi) redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire or agree to redeem,
purchase or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, any of its capital
stock (other than pursuant to non-cash exercise of options pursuant to
options granted pursuant to plans in effect on the date hereof or pursuant
to the Buy/Sell Agreements listed on the schedule of exceptions to the
Stock Purchase Agreement);
(vii) enter into any extraordinary corporate transaction such as a
merger or sale of all or substantially all of its assets;
(viii) make any capital expenditure, acquisition or divestiture above
$2,500,000;
(ix) incur any debt in excess of an aggregate of $17,000,000,
including currently available credit lines, whether or not the Company
shall have borrowed funds pursuant to such credit lines; or
(x) institute any material change in the overall composition of
senior management of the Company; provided, however, that the hiring of, or
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the termination of employment of any single individual by the Company
(other than the termination of employment of the Individual Shareholder)
shall not require the consent of MCA pursuant to this clause (x).
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The provisions of this Section 4.4 shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) such
time as the MCA Shareholders beneficially own in the aggregate less than fifteen
percent (15%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or (ii) the date of
consummation of the Company's initial Public Offering. If as of the second
anniversary of the date hereof, MCA has not exercised both of the MCA Options,
MCA's consent to the actions specified in this Section 4.3 shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE V
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
Section 5.1. Certificate of Incorporation. The Shareholders agree
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that, as of the date of this Shareholders' Agreement, the Certificate of
Incorporation of the Company shall be as attached hereto as Exhibit A.
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6.1. Survival of Agreement; Term. This Shareholders' Agreement
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shall not be terminated or amended, nor any provision hereof waived, except by
an instrument in writing signed by the Company, MCA and the Individual
Shareholder; provided that, without the consent of any party affected no such
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amendment, waiver or termination shall further restrict the transferability of
any Common Stock held by such party, impose any obligation on such party,
diminish the benefits of such party hereunder or restrict the rights of such
party as set forth herein; and provided further that this Shareholders'
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Agreement shall automatically terminate on the tenth anniversary of the date of
this Shareholders' Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any provision of
this Shareholders' Agreement which specifically provides for termination of such
provision on an earlier date shall terminate on such other date.
Section 5.2. Directors' and Officers' Insurance and Indemnification.
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To the extent commercially available, the Board shall consider maintaining
directors' and officers' insurance, and each director of the Company shall be
covered under such insurance. The Company at all times shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless the directors and officers of the Company against all losses,
claims, damages or liabilities to the full extent permitted under California Law
or the Company's
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Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws in effect at the date hereof (to the extent
consistent with applicable law).
Section 6.3. Notices. All notices to be given by any party hereunder
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shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed, by
first class or registered mail, three (3) business days after deposit in the
United States Mail, or if telexed or telecopied, sent by telegram, or delivered,
when confirmation is received, to the relevant party at its address set forth on
the stock ledger of the Company in the case of any Shareholder (excluding the
MCA Shareholders) or, in the case of the Company, to it at:
Interplay Productions, Inc.
17922 Fifth Avenue
Irvine, CA 92714
Attention: Chuck Camps
Telecopy: (714) 252-2820
with a copy to:
Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth
660 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Attention: Christopher J. Kilpatrick
Telecopy: (714) 725-4100
or, in the case of the MCA Shareholders, to them at:
MCA INC.
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Attention: Charles S. Paul
Telecopy: (818) 777-7180
with a copy to:
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
51 West 52nd Street
New York, New York 10019-6188
Attention: Pamela S. Seymon
Telecopy: (212) 371-1658
The parties may change their respective addresses for purposes of notice
hereunder by giving notice of such change to all other parties in the manner
provided in this Section.
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Section 6.4. Further Assurances. Each shareholder agrees to take, or
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cause to be taken, all such further and other commercially reasonable actions as
shall be necessary to make effective the provisions of this Agreement. The
Individual Shareholder further covenants and agrees to use his reasonable best
efforts to assist in the marketing and consummation of any Public Offering.
Section 6.5. Binding Effect. This Shareholders' Agreement supersedes
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all prior negotiations, statements and agreements of the parties hereto with
respect to the subject matter of this Shareholders' Agreement, and shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective permitted successors and
assigns of the parties hereto.
Section 6.6. Complete Agreement. This Shareholders' Agreement
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represents the entire agreement among the Shareholders and the Company with
respect to the matters set forth herein, and the parties hereto acknowledge that
there have been no representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made by
any party hereto other than those contained in this Shareholders' Agreement, the
Stock Purchase Agreement and the Option Agreement.
Section 6.7. Counterparts. This Shareholders' Agreement may be
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executed in counterparts, each of which shall be signed by the Company and one
or more Shareholders, and all of which are deemed to be one and the same
agreement binding upon the Company and each of the Shareholders.
Section 6.8. Headings. The headings of the various sections of this
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Shareholders' Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and
shall not be deemed to be a part of this Shareholders' Agreement.
Section 6.9. Conflict with Bylaws. If and to the extent that any
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provision of this Shareholders' Agreement conflicts with or is inconsistent with
any provision of the Bylaws of the Company, such provision of this Shareholders'
Agreement shall be controlling and, to the extent practicable, the conflicting
or inconsistent provision of the Bylaws shall be construed in a manner
consistent with such provision of this Shareholders' Agreement.
Section 6.10. Governing Law. This Shareholders' Agreement shall be
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governed by and construes in accordance with the laws of the State of
California, without regard to its conflicts of law doctrine. By execution and
delivery of this
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Shareholders' Agreement, each of the Shareholders accept, generally and
unconditionally, the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts in
California, and irrevocably consent to the service of process of any such court
in any action or proceeding concerning this Shareholders' Agreement by the
mailing of copies of such service by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, to his or its notice address specified in Section 6.3 hereof, such
service to become effective ten (10) days after deposit in the United States
mail.
Section 6.11. Injunctive Relief. Each Shareholder recognizes that in
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the event a Shareholder fails to observe the terms and conditions of this
Shareholders' Agreement any remedy at law may prove to be inadequate relief to
the Company, MCA and the other Shareholders; therefore, each Shareholder agrees
that the Company, MCA and the other Shareholders shall be entitled to temporary
and permanent injunctive relief in any such case without the necessity of
proving actual damages.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Shareholders'
Agreement as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Brian Fargo
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Brian Fargo
President
MCA INC.
By:______________________________
Charles S. Paul
Executive Vice President
/s/ Brian Fargo
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Brian Fargo
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Shareholders'
Agreement as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By:
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Brian Fargo
President
MCA INC.
By: /s/ Charles S. Paul
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Charles S. Paul
Executive Vice President
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Brian Fargo
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
16815 VON KARMAN
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92606
October 8, 1996
MCA INC.
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608
Attn: Robert Biniaz
RE: Amendment to the Shareholders' Agreement
Ladies and Gentlemen:
As you know, Interplay Productions, a California corporation (the "Company") is
contemplating the formation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Subsidiary")
for the purpose of conducting its OEM operations. In connection with such
formation, the Company may require certain waivers from and consents of MCA INC.
("MCA") pursuant to that certain Shareholders' Agreement dated March 30, 1994,
by and among the Company, MCA and Brian Fargo (the "Shareholders' Agreement").
In connection with obtaining such consent from MCA, the Company has agreed to
amend the Shareholders' Agreement to include certain restrictions on actions
that may be taken in connection with the Subsidiary. This Letter Agreement will
evidence such amendments. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in the Shareholders' Agreement.
Section 4.3 of the Shareholders' Agreement may preclude the Company from forming
the Subsidiary and transferring certain assets into such entity. The parties
hereby agree that, if the activities of the OEM division are spun off to the
Subsidiary, on and after the date on which assets are transferred to the
Subsidiary, existing Section 4.3 shall become subsection (a), and a new Section
4.3(b) shall be added which shall read as set forth on Attachment 1 hereto (with
"Subsidiary" defined as such Subsidiary).
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MCA INC.
October 8, 1996
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If the above conforms with your understanding of our agreement with respect to
these issues, please sign this Letter Agreement where indicated below and return
the enclosed copy of this letter to my attention at the Company at your earliest
convenience.
Very truly yours,
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By: /s/ Brian Fargo
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Brian Fargo
/s/ Brian Fargo
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Brian Fargo
AGREED AND ACKNOWLEDGED:
MCA INC.
By: /s/ Sanford R. Climan
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Sanford R. Climan
Name/Title: Executive Vice President
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cc: Ruth R. Fisher, Esq.
Munger, Tolles & Olson
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ATTACHMENT 1
(b) Without the prior written consent of MCA, the Subsidiary will not:
(i) amend or otherwise change its charter or bylaws;
(ii) issue, sell or agree to or authorize for issuance or sale,
shares of any class of its equity securities, other than (A) pursuant to options
issued to employees of the Subsidiary after the date hereof under an option plan
approved by MCA authorizing the grant of options in respect of not more than an
aggregate of 5% of the outstanding shares of Subsidiary common stock or (B)
pursuant to a Public Offering;
(iii) issue, sell or agree to or authorize for issuance or sale any
securities convertible or exchangeable into, or options with respect to, or
warrants to purchase or rights to subscribe to, any shares of capital stock of
the Subsidiary, other than options referred to in clause (A) of the foregoing
subparagraph (ii);
(iv) effect any reorganization or reclassification of the capital
stock of the Subsidiary;
(v) declare, set aside, make or pay any dividend or other
distribution (whether in cash, stock or property) with respect to its capital
stock unless, at the time of the record date and of the payment date related
thereto, the Subsidiary is wholly-owned by the Company;
(vi) redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire or agree to redeem,
purchase or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, any of its capital stock
(other than pursuant to non-cash exercise of options pursuant to options granted
pursuant to plans approved by MCA);
(vii) enter into any extraordinary corporate transaction such as a
merger or sale of all or substantially all of its assets;
(viii) make any capital expenditure, acquisition or divestiture above
$2,500,000; or
(ix) incur any debt in excess of an aggregate (together with the
Company) of $17,000,000, including currently available credit lines, whether or
not the Company or Subsidiary shall have borrowed funds pursuant to such credit
line.
In addition to the foregoing, MCA shall be entitled to have access to and to
make copies of such books and records of the Subsidiary related to the
Subsidiary's business, operations and affairs, as MCA shall request from time to
time, provided MCA shall not be entitled to access or copies in excess of that
access and information required to be provided to a director of the Subsidiary
under applicable law.
The provisions of this Section 4.3(b) shall terminate upon the earlier of
(i) such time as the MCA Shareholders beneficially own in the aggregate less
than fifteen percent (15%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or (ii) the
date of consummation of the Company's initial Public Offering.
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EXHIBIT 4.3
INVESTORS' RIGHTS AGREEMENT
THIS INVESTORS' RIGHTS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of October
10,, 1996, by and among Interplay Productions, a California corporation (the
"Company"), and the Purchasers listed on Exhibit 1 attached hereto (individually
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a "Holder" and collectively the "Holders").
R E C I T A L :
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In connection with the Company's issuance of subordinated secured
promissory notes (the "Promissory Notes") and warrants to purchase shares of
Common Stock of the Company (the "Warrants") to the Holders pursuant to those
certain Subscription Agreements executed by the Holders (the "Subscription
Agreements"), the Company and the Holders have agreed to enter into this
Agreement. The Promissory Notes and the Warrants shall be collectively referred
to herein as the "Securities."
A G R E E M E N T :
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants and
conditions and releases contained herein, the Company and the Holders hereby
agree as follows:
1. REGISTRATION RIGHTS
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The Company hereby grants to the Holders the registration rights set forth
in this Section 1, with respect to the Registrable Securities (as hereinafter
defined) owned by the Holders. The Company and the Holders agree that the
registration rights provided herein set forth the sole and entire agreement on
the subject matter between the Company and the Holders.
1.1 Definitions. As used in this Section 1:
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(a) The term "Qualified Public Offering" shall mean the closing
by the Company of a public offering raising gross proceeds of at least
$15,000,000 and at an offering price per share greater than or equal to $10.00,
subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and other corporate
events.
(b) The terms "register," "registered," and "registration" refer
to a registration effected by filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "SEC") a registration statement (the "Registration Statement") in
compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") and the
declaration or ordering by the SEC of the effectiveness of such Registration
Statement.
(c) The term "Registrable Securities" means (i) Common Stock
issued upon exercise of the Warrants held by the Holders pursuant to the
Subscription Agreements; and (ii) any Common Stock of the Company issued as (or
issuable upon the conversion or exercise of any warrant, right, or other
security that is issued as) a dividend or other distribution with respect to, or
in exchange or in replacement of, such Registrable Securities (as defined
herein). In the event of any recapitalization by the Company, whether by stock
split, reverse stock split, stock dividend
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or the like, the number of shares of Registrable Securities used throughout this
Agreement for various purposes shall be proportionately increased or decreased.
1.2 Demand Registration.
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(a) At any time after six (6) months after the closing of a
Qualified Public Offering, or such longer period of time as may be required by
the managing underwriter of the Company's Qualified Public Offering (provided
that such restrictions are placed on other substantial shareholders of the
Company and are not longer than twelve (12) months), the Holders (the
"Initiating Holders") of at least fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding
Registrable Securities may demand, by giving written notice thereof, that the
Company file a Registration Statement (other than a registration on Form S-3 or
any related form of Registration Statement, such a request being provided for
under Section 1.10 hereof) (a "Demand Registration"). Promptly after the receipt
of such notice, the Company shall:
(i) give written notice of the proposed registration to
all other Holders; and
(ii) use its best efforts to effect such registration as
soon as practicable as may be so demanded and as will permit or facilitate the
sale and distribution of all or such portion of the Initiating Holders'
Registrable Securities as are specified in such demand, together with all or
such portion of the Registrable Securities of any Holder or Holders joining in
such demand as are specified in a written demand received by the Company within
sixty (60) days after such written notice is given, provided that the Company
shall not be obligated to take any action to effect any such registration,
pursuant to this Section 1.2:
(A) Within one hundred eighty (180) days immediately
following the effective date of any Registration Statement pertaining to an
underwritten public offering of securities of the Company for its own account
(other than a registration on Form S-4 relating solely to an SEC Rule 145
transaction or a registration relating solely to employee benefit plans);
(B) After the Company has effected an aggregate of
one (1) such registration pursuant to this Section 1.2 and the sales of any
shares of Common Stock under such registration has closed; or
(C) If the Company shall furnish to the Holders a
certificate signed by the Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial
Officer of the Company, stating that in the judgment of the board of directors
of the Company it would be materially adverse to the Company for such
Registration Statement to be filed at the date filing would be required, in
which case the Company shall have an additional period of not more than one
hundred twenty (120) days within which to file such Registration Statement.
(b) If the Initiating Holders intend to distribute the
Registrable Securities covered by their demand by means of an underwriting, they
shall so advise the Company as part of the demand made pursuant to this Section
1.2, and the Company shall include such information in the written notice
referred to in Section 1.2(a)(i). The Company shall, together with the Holders
(if they are proposing to distribute their securities through such
underwriting), enter into an
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underwriting agreement in customary form with the underwriter or underwriters
selected by the Initiating Holders and reasonably satisfactory to the Company.
1.3 Company Registration.
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(a) If at any time or from time to time the Company shall
determine to register any of its securities, either for its own account or the
account of security holders (other than a registration relating solely to
employee benefit plans, a registration on Form S-4 relating solely to an SEC
Rule 145 transaction or a registration pursuant to Section 1.2 hereof), the
Company shall:
(i) promptly give to the Holders written notice thereof
(which shall include a list of the jurisdictions in which the Company intends to
attempt to qualify such securities under the applicable blue sky or other state
securities laws); and
(ii) include in such registration (and any related
qualification under blue sky laws or other compliance), and in any underwriting
involved therein, all the Registrable Securities specified in a written request
or requests, made within twenty (20) days after receipt of such written notice
from the Company, by the Holders, except as set forth in Section 1.4 below.
(b) If the registration of which the Company gives notice is for
a registered public offering involving an underwriting, the Company shall so
advise the Holders as a part of the written notice given pursuant to Section
1.3(a)(i). In such event, the right of the Holders to registration pursuant to
this Section 1.3 shall be conditioned upon the Holder's participation in such
underwriting and the inclusion of the Holder's Registrable Securities in the
underwriting to the extent provided herein. If the Holders are proposing to
distribute their securities through such underwriting, the Holders shall,
together with the Company and the other parties distributing their securities
through such underwriting, enter into an underwriting agreement in customary
form with the underwriter or underwriters selected for such underwriting by the
Company.
1.4 Underwriter's Cutback. Notwithstanding any other provision of
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Sections 1.2 and 1.3, if the underwriter shall advise the Company in writing
that marketing factors (including, without limitation, an adverse effect on the
per share offering price) require a limitation of the number of shares to be
underwritten, then the Company shall so advise the Holders, and the number of
shares of Registrable Securities that may be included in the registration and
underwriting shall be allocated as follows:
(a) In the event of an offering governed by Section 1.2, the
Company will include in the Registration Statement to the extent of the number
of shares of Common Stock which the Company is advised can be sold in such
offering without such material adverse effect; (i) first, the Registrable
Securities proposed to be registered by a Holder pursuant to a demand right
under Section 1.2 hereof; (ii) second, the shares of Common Stock proposed to be
sold by the Company for its own account; and (iii) third, Registerable
Securities and other equity securities requested to be included in such
Registration Statement by any Holder and all other shareholders of the Company
with piggyback registration rights applicable in such offering who request such
registration.
(b) In the event of an offering governed by Section 1.3 hereof,
the Company will include in the Registration Statement to the extent of the
number of shares of Common Stock which the Company is advised can be sold in
such offering without such material adverse
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effect (i) first, the shares of Common Stock proposed to be sold by the Company
(including, for this purpose, employees of the Company) for its own account;
(ii) second, the Registrable Securities proposed to be registered by a Holder
pursuant to a demand right under Section 1.2 hereof, if any; and (iii) third,
Registerable Securities and other equity securities requested to be included in
such Registration Statement by any Holder and all other shareholders of the
Company with piggyback registration rights applicable in such offering who
request such registration.
(c) In the event of an offering initiated pursuant to a demand
right granted by that certain Shareholders' Agreement dated March 30, 1994 by
and among the Company, MCA INC. and Brian Fargo (jointly, with MCA INC. and
their respective permitted transferees, the "Shareholders"), the Company will
include in the Registration Statement to the extent of the number of shares of
Common Stock which the Company is advised can be sold in such offering without
such material adverse effect (i) first, the shares of Common Stock proposed to
be sold by the Shareholders; (ii) second, the shares of Common Stock proposed to
be registered by the Company; and (iii) third, Registerable Securities and other
equity securities requested to be included in such Registration Statement by any
Holder and all other shareholders of the Company with piggyback registration
rights applicable in such offering who requests such registration.
(d) For purposes of Section 1.4(a) and Section 1.4(b), shares
requested to be registered by similarly situated shareholders of the Company
shall be allocated among such shareholders, to the extent necessary, pro-rata on
the basis of number of Registrable Securities or other equity securities
requested to be included by such similarly situated shareholders.
(e) For purposes of any underwriter cutback, all Registrable
Securities held by any Holder as a partnership shall also include any
Registrable Securities held by the partners, retired partners, or affiliated
entities of such Holder, or the estates and family members of any such partners
and retired partners and any trusts for the benefit of any of the foregoing
persons, and the Holder and other persons shall be deemed to be a single
"selling Holder," and any reduction with respect to such "selling Holder" shall
be based upon the aggregate amount of shares carrying registration rights owned
by all entities and individuals included in such "selling Holder," as defined in
this sentence. No Registrable Securities or shares other than Registrable
Securities excluded from the underwriting by reason of the underwriter's
marketing limitation shall be included in such registration.
(f) If any Holder disapproves of the terms of the underwriting,
it may elect to withdraw therefrom by written notice to the Company and the
underwriter. The Registrable Securities so withdrawn shall also be withdrawn
from registration.
(g) If the underwriter has not limited the number of Registrable
Securities to be underwritten, the Company may include securities for its own
account (or for the account of other shareholders) in such registration if the
underwriter so agrees and if the number of Registrable Securities that would
otherwise have been included in such registration and underwriting will not
thereby be limited.
1.5 Expenses of Registration. All expenses incurred in connection
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with the registration effected pursuant to Section 1.2 and all registrations
effected pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.10, including without limitation all
registration, filing, and qualification fees (including blue
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sky fees and expenses), printing expenses, escrow fees, fees and disbursements
of counsel for the Company and of one special counsel for the Holders, not to
exceed $15,000 for any such registration, and expenses of any special audits
incidental to or required by such registration, shall be borne by the Company;
provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to pay stock transfer
taxes or underwriters' discounts or commissions relating to Registrable
Securities. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, the Company shall
not be required to pay for any expenses of any registration proceeding under
Section 1.2 if the registration request is subsequently withdrawn at the request
of the Holders, unless the Holders agree to forfeit the right of the Holders to
a demand registration pursuant to Section 1.2. In the absence of such an
agreement to forfeit, the Holders requesting such registration shall bear all
such expenses. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, however, if at the time
of the withdrawal, the Holders have learned of a material adverse change in the
condition, business, or prospects of the Company from that known to the Holders
at the time of their request, of which the Company had knowledge at the time of
the request, then the Holders shall not be required to pay any of said expenses
and shall retain their rights pursuant to Section 1.2.
1.6 Obligations of the Company. Whenever required under this Section
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1 to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities, the Company shall,
as expeditiously as reasonably possible:
(a) Prepare and file with the SEC a Registration Statement with
respect to such Registrable Securities and use its best efforts to cause such
Registration Statement to become effective, and, upon the request of the Holders
of a majority of the Registrable Securities registered thereunder, keep such
Registration Statement effective for a period of up to one hundred twenty (120)
days or until the distribution contemplated in the Registration Statement has
been completed; provided, however, that (i) such 120-day period shall be
extended for a period of time equal to the period Holder refrains from selling
any securities included in such registration at the request of an underwriter of
Common Stock (or other securities) of the Company; and (ii) in the case of any
registration of Registrable Securities on Form S-3 which are intended to be
offered on a continuous or delayed basis, such 120-day period shall be extended
to a total of not more than two-hundred seventy (270) days, if necessary, to
keep the Registration Statement effective until all such Registrable Securities
are sold, provided that Rule 415, or any successor rule under the 1933 Act,
permits an offering on a continuous or delayed basis, and provided further that
applicable rules under the 1933 Act governing the obligation to file a post-
effective amendment permit, in lieu of filing a post-effective amendment which
(A) includes any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the 1933 Act or (B)
reflects facts or events representing a material or fundamental change in the
information set forth in the Registration Statement, the incorporation by
reference of information required to be included in (A) and (B) above to be
contained in periodic reports filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Act, as amended (the "1934 Act"), in the
Registration Statement.
(b) Prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and
supplements to such Registration Statement and the prospectus used in connection
with such Registration Statement as may be necessary to comply with the
provisions of the 1933 Act with respect to the disposition of all securities
covered by such Registration Statement;
(c) Furnish to the Holders such numbers of copies of a
prospectus, including a preliminary prospectus, in conformity with the
requirements of the 1933 Act, and such
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other documents as they may reasonably request in order to facilitate the
disposition of Registrable Securities owned by them;
(d) Use its commercially reasonable best efforts to register and
qualify the securities covered by such Registration Statement under such other
securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions as shall be reasonably
requested by the Holders, provided that the Company shall not be required in
connection therewith or as a condition thereto to qualify to do business or to
file a general consent to service of process in any such states or
jurisdictions;
(e) In the event of any underwritten public offering, enter into
and perform its obligations under an underwriting agreement, in usual and
customary form, with the managing underwriter of such offering. If the Holders
are participating in such underwriting, they shall also enter into and perform
their obligations under such an agreement; and
(f) Notify the Holders of Registrable Securities covered by such
Registration Statement at any time when a prospectus relating thereto is
required to be delivered under the 1933 Act of the happening of any event as a
result of which the prospectus included in such Registration Statement, as then
in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements
therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing.
(g) Cause all such Registrable Securities registered pursuant
hereunder to be listed on each securities exchange on which similar securities
issued by the Company are then listed.
(h) Provide a transfer agent and registrar for all Registrable
Securities registered hereunder and a CUSIP number for all such Registrable
Securities, in each case not later than the effective date of such registration.
1.7 Indemnification.
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(a) The Company will, and does hereby undertake to, indemnify
and hold harmless the Holders of Registrable Securities, each of the Holders'
officers, directors and partners, and each person controlling the Holders,
together with the respective agents of such persons, with respect to any
registration, qualification, or compliance effected pursuant to this Section 1,
and each underwriter, if any, and each person who controls any underwriter, of
the Registrable Securities held by or issuable to the Holders, against all
claims, losses, damages, and liabilities (or actions in respect thereto) to
which they may become subject under the 1933 Act or the 1934 arising out of or
based on (i) any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material
fact contained in any prospectus, offering circular, or other similar document
(including any related Registration Statement, notification, or the like)
incident to any such registration, qualification, or compliance, or based on any
omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a material fact required to be
stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or
(ii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of any federal, state or
common law rule or regulation applicable to the Company in connection with any
such registration, qualification, or compliance, and will reimburse, as
incurred, the Holders, each such underwriter, and each such director, officer,
partner, agent and controlling person, for any legal and any other expenses
reasonably incurred in connection with investigating or defending any such
claim, loss, damage, liability, or action; provided that the
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Company will not be liable in any such case to the extent that any such claim,
loss, damage, liability or expense, arises out of or is based on any untrue
statement or omission based upon written information furnished to the Company by
an instrument duly executed by the Holders or underwriter and stated to be
specifically for use therein.
(b) The Holders will, if Registrable Securities held by or
issuable to the Holders are included in such registration, qualification, or
compliance, severally and not jointly, indemnify the Company, each of its
directors, each officer, and each person controlling the Company, each
underwriter, if any, and, each person who controls any underwriter, together
with the respective agents of such persons, of the Company's securities covered
by such a Registration Statement, against all claims, losses, damages, and
liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arising out of or based on any
untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained in
any such Registration Statement, prospectus, offering circular, or other
document, or any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a material fact
required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not
misleading, and will reimburse, as incurred, the Company and each such
underwriter, for any legal or any other expenses reasonably incurred in
connection with investigating or defending any such claim, loss, damage,
liability, or action, in each case to the extent, but only to the extent, that
such untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) or omission (or alleged
omission) was made in such Registration Statement, prospectus, offering
circular, or other document, in reliance upon and in conformity with written
information furnished to the Company by an instrument duly executed by the
Holders and stated to be specifically for use therein; provided, however, that
the liability of each Holder hereunder shall be limited to the net proceeds
received by such Holder from the sale of securities under such Registration
Statement. In no event will any Holder be required to enter into any agreement
or undertaking in connection with any registration under this Section 1
providing for any indemnification or contribution obligations on the part of
such Holder greater than such Holder's obligations under this Section 1.7.
(c) Each party entitled to indemnification under this Section
1.7 (the "Indemnified Party") shall give notice to the party required to provide
such indemnification (the "Indemnifying Party") of any claim as to which
indemnification may be sought promptly after such Indemnified Party has actual
knowledge thereof, and shall permit the Indemnifying Party to assume the defense
of any such claim or any litigation resulting therefrom; provided that counsel
for the Indemnifying Party, who shall conduct the defense of such claim or
litigation, shall be subject to approval by the Indemnified Party (whose
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) and the Indemnified Party may
participate in such defense with its separate counsel at the Indemnifying
Party's expense if representation of such Indemnified Party would be
inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such
indemnified party and any other party represented by such counsel in such
proceeding; and provided further that the failure of any Indemnified Party to
give notice as provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its
obligations under this Section 1, except to the extent that such failure to give
notice shall materially adversely affect the Indemnifying Party in the defense
of any such claim or any such litigation. No Indemnifying Party, in the defense
of any such claim or litigation, shall, except with the consent of each
Indemnified Party, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement
that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the
claimant or plaintiff therein, to such Indemnified Party, of a release from all
liability in respect to such claim or litigation.
(d) If the indemnification provided for in this Section 1.7 is
held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unavailable to an indemnified
party with respect to any loss,
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liability, claim, damage, or expense referred to therein, then the indemnifying
party, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party hereunder, shall
contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result
of such loss, liability, claim, damage, or expense in such proportion as is
appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party on the one
hand and of the indemnified party on the other in connection with the statements
or omissions that resulted in such loss, liability, claim, damage, or expense as
well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the
indemnifying party and of the indemnified party shall be determined by reference
to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a
material fact or the omission to state a material fact relates to information
supplied by the indemnifying party or by the indemnified party and the parties'
relative intent, knowledge, access to information, and opportunity to correct or
prevent such statement or omission.
(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that the
provisions on indemnification and contribution contained in the underwriting
agreement entered into in connection with the underwritten public offering are
in conflict with the foregoing provisions, the provisions in the underwriting
agreement shall control.
(f) The obligations of the Company and Holders under this
Section 1.7 shall survive the completion of any offering of Registrable
Securities in a Registration Statement under this Section 1, and otherwise.
1.8 Information by the Holders. If the Holders of Registrable
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Securities include Registrable Securities in any registration, the Holders shall
furnish to the Company such information regarding the Holders and the
distribution proposed by the Holders, as the Company may reasonably request in
writing and as shall be required in connection with any registration,
qualification, or compliance referred to in this Section 1.
1.9 Transfer of Registration Rights. Subject to such other
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restrictions as may exist under any agreement between any Holder and the
Company, the rights of the Holders contained in Sections 1.2, 1.3 and 1.10
hereof, to cause the Company to register the Registrable Securities, may be
assigned or otherwise conveyed to a transferee or assignee of Registrable
Securities, who shall be considered a "Holder" for purposes of this Section 1;
provided that such transferee or assignee, (a) receives such securities as a
partner in connection with partnership distributions of the Holder, or (b)
acquires 100% of the Registrable Securities held by the Holder; provided
further, that such assignment shall be effective only if immediately following
such transfer the further disposition of such securities by the transferee be
restricted under the 1933 Act and that the Company is given written notice by
the Holder at the time of or within a reasonable time after said transfer
stating the name and address of said transferee or assignee and identifying the
securities with respect to which such registration rights are being assigned.
1.10 Form S-3. In the case the Company shall be eligible to register
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securities on Form S-3 and shall receive from any Holder or Holders of at least
fifty percent (50%) of the Outstanding Registrable Securities a written request
or requests that the Company effect a registration on Form S-3 and any related
qualification or compliance with respect to all or a part of the Registrable
Securities owned by such Holder or Holders at any time on or after twelve (12)
months following the consummation of a Qualified Public Offering, the Company
will:
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(a) promptly give written notice or the proposed registration,
and any related qualification or compliance, to all other Holders; and
(b) as soon as practicable, effect such registration and all
such qualifications and compliances as may be so requested and as would permit
or facilitate the sale and distribution of all or such portion of such Holder's
or Holders' Registrable Securities as are specified in such request, together
with all or such portion of the Registrable Securities of any other Holder or
Holders joining in such request as are specified in a written request given
within 15 days after receipt of such written notice from the Company; provided,
however, that the Company shall not be obligated to effect any such
registration, qualification or compliance, pursuant to this Section 1.10: (i) if
Form S-3 is not available for such offering by the Holders; (ii) if the Holders,
together with the holders of any other securities of the Company entitled to
inclusion in such registration, propose to sell Registrable Securities and such
other securities (if any) at an aggregate price to the public (net of any
underwriters' discounts or commissions) of less than $2,000,000; (iii) if the
Company shall furnish to Holders a certificate signed by the President of the
Company stating that in the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors of the
Company, it would be seriously detrimental to the Company and its shareholders
for such Form S-3 registration to be effected as such time, in which event the
Company shall have the right to defer the filing of the Form S-3 Registration
Statement for a period of not more than 120 days after receipt of the request of
the Holder or Holders under this Section 1.10; (iv) if the Company has, within
the twelve (12) month period preceding the date of such request, already
effected three (3) registrations on Form S-3 for the Holders pursuant to this
Section 1.10; or (v) in any particular jurisdiction in which the Company would
be required to qualify to do business or to execute a general consent to service
of process in effecting such registration, qualification or compliance.
(c) Subject to the foregoing, the Company shall file a
Registration Statement covering the Registrable Securities and other securities
so requested to be registered as soon as practicable after receipt of the
request or requests of the Holders. Registrations effected pursuant to this
Section 1.10 shall not be counted as demands for registration pursuant to
Section 1.2.
1.11 Delay of Registration. The Holders shall not have any right to
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obtain or seek an injunction restraining or otherwise delaying any such
registration as the result of any controversy that might arise with respect to
the interpretation or implementation of this Section 1.
1.12 Limitations on Subsequent Registration Rights. From and after
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the date of this Agreement, the Company shall not, without the prior written
consent of a majority of the Holders, enter into any agreement with any holder
or prospective holder of any securities of the Company which would allow such
holder or prospective holder to include any securities in any registration filed
under Section 1.2 or 1.3 hereof unless (i) under the terms of such agreement
with any person other than an institutional or venture capital investor, such
holder or prospective holder may include such securities in any such
registration only to the extent that the inclusion of such securities will not
diminish the amount of Registrable Securities which are included in such
registration, and (ii) under the terms of such agreement with an institutional
or venture capital investor, such holder or prospective holder may include such
securities in any such registration only on a pari passu basis with the Holders
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of Registrable Securities. Any agreement for such registration rights will
include the equivalent of Section 1.14 as a term.
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1.13 Rule 144 Reporting. With a view to making available to the
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Holders the benefits of certain rules and regulations of the SEC which may
permit the sale of the Registrable Securities to the public without
registration, the Company agrees to use its best efforts to:
(a) Make and keep public information available, as those terms
are understood and defined in SEC Rule 144 or any similar or analogous rule
promulgated under the 1933 Act, at all times commencing ninety (90) days after
the effective date of the first registration filed by the Company for an
offering of its securities to the general public;
(b) File with the SEC, in a timely manner, all reports and
other documents required of the Company under the 1933 Act and 1934 Act; and
(c) So long as the Holders own any Registrable Securities,
furnish to any Holder forthwith upon request: a written statement by the Company
as to its compliance with the reporting requirements of said Rule 144 of the
1933 Act, and of the 1934 Act (at any time after it has become subject to such
reporting requirements); and such other reports and documents as any Holder may
reasonably request in availing itself of any rule or regulation of the SEC
allowing it to sell any such securities without registration.
1.14 "Market Stand-Off" Agreement. The Holders hereby agree that
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during the 180-day period following the effective date of a Registration
Statement of the Company filed under the 1933 Act, it shall not, to the extent
requested by the Company and any underwriter, sell or otherwise transfer or
dispose of (other than to donees who agree to be similarly bound) any Common
Stock of the Company held by it at any time during such period except Common
Stock included in such registration; provided, however, that all officers and
directors of the Company enter into similar agreements. In order to enforce the
foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with
respect to the Registrable Securities of the Holders until the end of such
period.
1.15 Amendment of Registration Rights. Any provision of this Section
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1 may be amended and the observance thereof may be waived (either generally or
in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) only with
the written consent of the Company and the Holders of not less than a majority
of the Registrable Securities then outstanding. Any amendment or waiver
effected in accordance with this Section shall be binding upon the Holders, each
future holder of Registrable Securities and the Company.
1.16 Termination of Registration Rights. The Holders shall not be
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entitled to exercise any right provided for in Sections 1.2, 1.3 and 1.10 after
the earlier of (i) five (5) years following the consummation of a Qualified
Public Offering, or (ii) for an individual Holder, the date that such Holder
shall be free to transfer such shares without restriction as to volume pursuant
to Rule 144(k) under the 1933 Act.
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2. COMPANY COVENANTS
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The Company hereby covenants and agrees as follows:
2.1 Basic Financial Information.
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(a) So long as the Holder or any subsidiary, affiliate or
partner of the Holder holds at least Ninety-Nine Thousand Dollars ($99,000)
principal amount of Promissory Notes, the Company hereby covenants and agrees to
furnish the following reports:
(i) As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal
year, and in any event within 110 days thereafter, audited consolidated balance
sheets of the Company and its subsidiaries, if any, as at the end of such fiscal
year, and audited consolidated statements of income and cash flows of the
Company and its subsidiaries, if any, for such fiscal year, prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and setting forth in
each case in comparative form the figures for the previous fiscal year, all in
reasonable detail and accompanied by a report and opinion thereon, by
independent public accountants of national reputation selected by the Company's
board of directors.
(ii) As soon as practicable after the end of each of the
first three (3) fiscal quarters of the fiscal year, but in any event within
forty-five (45) days after the end of each such fiscal quarter, the Company's
unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of the end of such quarter, and its
unaudited consolidated statements of income and cash flows for such quarter, all
in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and certified by the principal financial or accounting
officer of the Company.
(b) The rights granted pursuant to this Section 2.1 may not be
assigned or otherwise conveyed by the Holders or by any subsequent transferee of
any such rights without the written consent of the Company, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld; provided that the Company may refuse such written
consent if the proposed transferee is a competitor of the Company; and provided
further, that no such written consent shall be required if the transfer is in
connection with the transfer of the Securities to any partner or retired partner
of any Holder or to any such partner's estate.
2.2 Reservation of Common Stock. The Company will at all times
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reserve and keep available solely for issuance and delivery upon exercise of the
Warrants, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise.
2.3 Expiration of Covenants. The covenants set forth in this Section
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2 (other than those set forth in Section 2.1(a)) shall expire and be of no
further force or effect upon the consummation of a Qualified Public Offering.
3. MISCELLANEOUS
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3.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects
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by the law of the State of California, without giving effect to its principles
regarding conflicts of law.
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3.2 Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the full
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and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof. Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.15 above, this
Agreement may be amended, waived, discharged or terminated only by written
consent of the Company and the Holders of at least a majority of the then
outstanding Registrable Securities.
3.3 Notices. All notices and other communications required or
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permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally,
mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by Federal Express
overnight delivery, at the respective addresses of the parties as set forth in
the Subscription Agreement, or at such other address as the parties shall have
furnished to the other parties in writing. Notices that are mailed shall be
deemed received three (3) days after deposit in the United States mail or one
(1) day after deposit with Federal Express for overnight delivery.
3.4 Counterparts; Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed in any
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number of counterparts and may be delivered by telecopy or facsimile, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
3.5 Severability. In case any provision of this Agreement shall be
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invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of
the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be any way affected or
impaired thereby.
3.6 Titles and Subtitles. The titles of the sections of this
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Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in
construing this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By: /s/ Brian Fargo
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Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By:_______________________________________________
Name:_____________________________________________
Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
ABS Employees' Venture Fund Limited Partnership
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By: /s/ Beverly L. Wright
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Name: Beverly L. Wright
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Title: Treasurer, Alex. Brown Investments, Inc.
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General Partner of the Partnership
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
375 West Padonia Road
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Timonium, MD 21093
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Attn: Stephanie Beran
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Peter A. Bilotta
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Name: Peter A. Bilotta
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Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
"Clearview"
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70, Waggon Road, Hadley Wood,
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Heartfordshire, England, EN4, OPP
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
The Binder 1989 Trust
By: Theodore R. Binder, Trustee
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By: /s/ Sandra L. Binder Trustee
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Name: The Binder 1989 Trust Theodore R. Binder and
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Sandra L. Binder
Title: Trustees
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
1905 Yacht Colinia
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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__________________________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Bowen Trust
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By: /s/ Jerry L. Bowen
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Name: Jerry L. Bowen
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Title: Trustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
5432 Catowba
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Irvine, CA 92715
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__________________________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Richard & Ellen Brown Living Trust Dated 1989
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By: /s/ Richard Brown
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Name: Richard Brown
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Title: Trustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
18765 Austin Way
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__________________________________________________
Monte Sereno, CA 95030
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Steven Camps & Kathy Foley Camps
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By: /s/ Steven Camps
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Name: Kathy Foley Camps
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Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
Steven Camps
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6942 Lawnhaven
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Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By: /s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick
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Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
NAME OF HOLDER:
Froley, Revy Investment co., Inc. Account: State
Street Bank as Trustee for Pension Reserves
Investment Management Board
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By: /s/ Andrea O'Connell
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Name: Andrea O'Connell
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Title: Managing Director
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
State Street Bank & Trust Co.
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Master Trust Division
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P. O. Box 1713
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Boston, MA 02105
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co. TTEE FBO
C/F James Banks MD
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By: /s/ James Banks
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Name: James Banks
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Title: Beneficial Owner
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust
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P. O. Box 8963
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Wilmington, DE 19899-8963
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Company TTEE
FBO SHINICHI HAMASHIGE
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By: /s/ SHINICHI HAMASHIGE
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Name: SHINICHI HAMASHIGE
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Title: Beneficial Owner
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co.
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P. O. Box 8963
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Wilmington, DE 19899-8963
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
DELAWARE CHARTER GUARANTEE & TRUST COMPANY TTEE
FBO DR. MARC LEITNER
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By: /s/ Dr. Marc Leitner
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Name: DR MARC LEITNER
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Title: BENEFICIAL OWNER
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
DELAWARE CHARTER GUARANTEE & TRUST CO.
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P.O. BOX 8963
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WILMINGTON, DE 19899 - 8963
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
DELAWARE CHARTER GUARANTEE & TRUST COMPANY TTEE
FBO MARC LEITNER
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By: /s/ Marc Leitner
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Name: MARC LEITNER
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Title: BENEFICIAL OWNER
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
DELAWARE CHARTER GUARANTEE & TRUST CO.
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P.O. BOX 8963
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WILMINGTON, DE 19899 - 8963
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
DELAWARE CHARTER GUARANTEE & TRUST CO. TTEE
WILLIAM E. TROMMALD ISDRP
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By: /s/ William E. Trommald
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Name: WILLIAM E. TROMMALD
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Title: BENEFICIAL OWNER
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
DELAWARE CHARTER GUARANTEE & TRUST
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P.O. BOX 8963
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WILMINGTON, DE 19899
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Orrin Devinsky
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Name: ORRIN DEVINSKY
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Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
97 WESTVIEW RD
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SHORT HILLS NJ 07078
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP OF SM PROFIT
SHARING PLAN FBO BEAHM
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By: /s/ Brent Beahm
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Name: DR BRENT BEAHM
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Title: BENEFICIAL OWNER
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
105 APPY WAY
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ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420
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__________________________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER: /s/ Craig J. Duchossois
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By:_______________________________________________
Name: CRAIG J. DUCHOSSOIS
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Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
VIRGINIA J. PILLMAN
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845 LARCH AVE
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ELMHURST, IL 60128
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
KIMBERLY T. DUCHOSSOIS
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By: /s/ Kimberly T. Duchossois
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Name: KIMBERLY T. DUCHOSSOIS
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Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
VIRGINIA J. PILLMAN
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845 LARCH AVENUE
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ELMHURST, IL 60126
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Craig J. Duchossois AS AGENT FOR
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Name: R. BRUCE DUCHOSSOIS
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Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
VIRGINIA J. PILLMAN
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845 LARCH AVE
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ELMHURST, IL 60126
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By: /s/ Chris Kilpatrick
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Chris Kilpatrick, President
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Brian Fargo
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Name: Brian Fargo
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Title: N/A
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
426 Harbor Island Drive
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Rick Frey
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Name: RICK FREY
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Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
1919 16th Ave.
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Oakland, CA 94606
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:___________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Frey Living Trust 3/20/96
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By: /s/ Philip Frey Jr
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Name: Philip Frey Jr
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Title: Trustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
48 Braeburn Ln
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Newport Beach CA, 92660
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By: /s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick
___________________________________________
Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
Froley, Revy Investment Co., Inc.
NAME OF HOLDER: Account: Bank Of Bermuda, Ltd.
Hamilton, Bermuda As Trustee For
WAFRA Discretionary Portfolio
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By: /s/ Andrea O'Connell
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Name: Andrea O'Connell
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Title: Managing Director
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
Bank of Bermuda, Ltd.
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6 Front St. P. O. Box HM 1020
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Hamilton, JMDX, Bermuda
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:___________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
The Gluck Family Trust
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By: /s/ Dr. Louis Gluck
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Name: Dr. Louis Gluck
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Title: Trustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
6578-B Luz Del Sol
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Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
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By:___________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Shinichi Hamashige
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By: /s/ Shinichi Hamashige
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Name: Shinichi Hamashige
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Title:________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
18772 Via Verona
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Irvine, CA 92715
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By: /s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick
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Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
Froley, Revy Investment Co., Inc.
NAME OF HOLDER: Account: The Northern Trust Company
as Trustee for Nalco Chemical
Company Retirement Trust
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By: /s/ Andrea O'Connell
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Name: Andrea O'Connell
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Title: Managing Director
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
The Northern Trust Company
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P. O. Box 92923
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Chicago, IL 60675
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:___________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Michael L. Hughes
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By:___________________________________________
Name: Michael L. Hughes
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Title: Individual
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
30901 Rivera Place
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Laguna Niguel CA 92677
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:____________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
James M. Peebles Living Trust Dated 1/3/91
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By: /s/ James M. Peebles
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Name: James M. Peebles
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Title: Trustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
15 Havenwood
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Irvine CA 92614
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:__________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
______________________________________________
By: /s/ Chris KilPatrick
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Name: Chris KilPatrick
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Title: Christopher J. KilPatrick &
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Linda Kilpatrick JTWROS
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
9 Wickland
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Irvine, California, CA 92720
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:___________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
_____________________________________________
By: /s/ Robert Klein MD.
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Name: Robert Klein MD.
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Title:________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
3840 North 40th Ave.
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Hollywood, Fl. 33021
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:___________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Robert H. Klein and Lorrie J. Klein, Trustees
of the Klein Revocable Trust Dated 2/7/91
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By: /s/ Robert Klein Lorrie Klein
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Name: Robert Klein Lorrie Klein
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Title: Trustees
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
Robert and Lorrie Klein
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30272 LA Fleur
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Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
___________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
______________________________
By: /s/ Michael Kulas
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Name: Mike Kulas
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Title:________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
/s/ Mike Kulas
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303 Tomaras Ave.
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Savoy IL 61874
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
LANDAU FAMILY TRUST
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By: /s/ Boris Landau
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Name: Boris Landau
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Title: CoTrustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
30762 La Mer
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Laguna Niguel
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CA 92677
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Richard Lehrberg
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By: /s/ Catherine Lehrberg
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Name: Richard & Catherine Lehrberg JTWROS
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Title: EXEC V.P.
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
1085 University Ave
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Palo Alto CA 94301
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__________________________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
LOUSEN LIVING TRUST
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By: /s/ Thomas P. Lousen
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/s/ Patricia A. Lousen
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Name: Thomas P. Lousen
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Patricia A. Lousen
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Title: Trust Managers
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
10885 San Marcos Rd.
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Atascadero, Ca 93422
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Neil T. Lynch
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By:______________________________________________
Name: Neil T. Lynch
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Title:___________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
638 Lindero Cyn Rd,
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#346 Agoura, Ca, 91301
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__________________________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Mitchell Partners, L.P.
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By: /s/ James E. Mitchell
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Name: James E. Mitchell
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Title: General Partner
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
P.O. Box 5119
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Irvine, Ca. 92616
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__________________________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Dr. M. Douglas Cunningham & Dr. Louis Gluck
Co-TTEES of Ocics Profit Shar Pln 12/31/88
FBO Jack Sills MD.
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By: /s/ Jack Sills
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Name: Jack Sills
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Title: Beneficial Owner
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
1581 Loma Verde Ln
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Santa Ana, Ca 92705
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Dr. M. Douglas Cunningham & Dr. Louis Gluck Co-
ttees of Ocics Profit Shar Plns 12/31/88 FBO
Federal Waffarn M.D
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By: /s/ Ferzal Waffarn
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Name: Ferzal Waffarn M.D
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Title: Beneficial Owner
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
10511 Grove Oak Drive
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Santa Ana. Ca 92705
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By: Christopher J. Kilpatrick
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Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
Forley, Revy Investment Co., Inc.
NAME OF HOLDER: Account: Wells Fargo Bank as Agent
for Oregon Equity Fund
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By: /s/ Andrea O'Connell
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Name: Andrea O'Connell
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Title: Managing Director
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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Master Trust Division
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26610 West Agoura Rd.
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Calabasas, Ca 91302
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER: Richard L. Duchossois as Trustee of the
Richard L. Duchossois Revocable Trust
U/A/D/ 1/18/80
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By: /s/ Richard L. Duchossois
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Name: Richard L. Duchossois
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Title: Trustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
Virginia J. Pillman
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845 Larch Avenue
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Elmhurst, IL 60126
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Barry Rodgers & Phyllis Rodgers JTTEN
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By: /s/ Barry Rodgers
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/s/ Phyllis Rodgers
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Name: Barry Rodgers
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Phyllis Rodgers
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Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
10213 Overhill DR.
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Santa Ana, Ca 92709
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
DR. JACK SILLS & DALE C. SILLS JTWROS
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By: /s/ Jack Sills, Dale Sills
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Name: DR. JACK SILLS DALE SILLS
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Title:
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
1581 LOMA VERDE LN
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SANTA ANA, CA. 92705
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
FRANK J. SINATRA & CAROL J. SINATRA
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By: /s/ Frank J. Sinatra
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Name: FRANK J. SINATRA & CAROL J. SINATRA
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Title:
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
13621 RUSHMORE LANE
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SANTA ANA, CA 92705
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Smith Family Trust
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By: /s/ Charles L. Smith
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Name: Charles L. Smith
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Title: Trustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Stephen J. Lendino Revocable Trust Vad 3/30/93
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By: /s/ Stephen Lendino
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Name: Steve J. Lendino (SL)
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Title: Trustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
43 Mirador
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Irvine, CA
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92612
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER: Stradling, Yocca Carlson & Rauth
Investment Partnership of 1982
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By: /s/ K. C. Schaaf
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Name: K. C. Schaaf
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Title: Partner
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Richard I. Tanaka
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By: /s/ Edith A. Tanaka
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Name: RICHARD I. & EDITH A. TANAKA
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Title:
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
10321 SHADYRIDGE DRIVE
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SANTA ANA, CA 92705
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Matthew A. Toschlog
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By: /s/ Matthew Toschlog
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Name:
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Title:
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
803 Sycamore
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER: FEIZEL WAFFARN & DOROTHY WAFFARN TR
UA 03-12-90 WAFFARN FAMILY TRUST
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By: /s/ Feizal Waffarn
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Name: FEIZEL WAFFARN MD
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Title: TRUSTEE
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
10511 GROVE OAK DRIVE
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SANTA ANA, CA 92705
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Walter & Edwin Scloss Associates LP
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By: /s/ Walter J. Schloss
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Name: Walter J. Schloss, Gen'l Partner
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Title: Portfolio Manager
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: Walter & Edwin Schloss Associates LP
52 Vanderbilt Avenue 8th Floor
New York NY 10017-3808
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Please note that all interest payments are t
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Walter & Edwin Schloss Associates LP
c/o Chase Manhattan Bank
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P.O.Box 1768 Attn: Marge Murray
Grand Central Station
New York NY 10163
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
WECHSLER & CO., INC
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By: /s/ Norman J. Wechsler
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Name: NORMAN J. WECHSLER
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Title: CHAIRMAN
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
105 SOUTH BEDFORD ROAD
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MT. KISCO, NY 10549
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the parties as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:
_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER: WILLIAM G. EDWARDS TTEE FOR THE WILLIAM G. EDWARDS
PENSION PLAN TR DTD 12-28-87
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By: /s/ William G. Edwards
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Name: WILLIAM G. EDWARDS
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Title: TRUSTEE
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
8990 GARFIELD ST., STE. #6
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RIVERSIDE, CA 92503-3922
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EXHIBIT 1
Purchasers
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EXHIBIT 1
LIST OF PURCHASERS
ABS Employees' Venture Fund
Limited Partnership (Alex. Brown
Investments, Inc., General Partner)
Belton Ventures, Ltd., a British Virgin
Islands Corporation
Bilotta, Peter Alan
Binder 1989 Trust,Theodore R. Binder & Sandra L. Binder, Trustees
Bowen Trust dated 1/27/93, Jerry L. Bowen, Trustee
Brown Living Trust dated 2/21/89, Richard W. & Ellen Murphy Brown, Trustees
Camps, Steven "Chuck" & Kathy Foley
CATAMARAN & CO. as nominee for Pension Reserves
Investment Management Board
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co., Trustee
for the benefit of James Banks,
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co., Trustee,
for the benefit of Shinichi Hamashige
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co., Trustee,
for the benefit of Marc Leitner
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co., Trustee
William E. Trommald Self-Employed for the benefit of
William E. Trommald Integrated Self-Directed
Retirement Plan dated 1/27/97
Devinsky, Orrin
Diagnostic Imaging Medical Group of Santa Maria Profit Sharing Plan,
for the benefit of Brent Beahm
Duchossois, Craig J.
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Duchossois, Kimberly T.
Duchossois, R. Bruce
Fargo, Brian
Frey, Rick
Frey Living Trust dated 3/20/96, Philip Frey, Jr., Trustee
GERLACH & CO. as nominee for Convertible
Securities Fund, WAFRA Portfolio
Gluck Family Trust, Louis Gluck, M.D., Trustee
Hamashige, Shinichi
HOW&CO as nominee for Nalco Chemical
Company Retirement Trust
Hughes, Michael L.
James M. Peebles Living Trust dated 1/31/91, James M. Peebles, Trustee
Kilpatrick, Christopher & Linda
Klein, Robert M., M.D.
Klein Revocable Trust dated 2/7/91, Robert H. & Lorrie J. Klein, Trustees
Korompis, Piter
Kulas, Michael J.
Landau Family Trust dated 11/29/90, Boris & Nataliya Landau, Trustees
Lehrberg, Richard & Catherine
Lousen Living Trust dated 10/26/94, Thomas P. & Patricia A. Lousen, Co-Trustees
Lynch, Neil T.
Mitchell Partners, L.P.
OCICS Profit Sharing Plan, Dr. M. Louis Gluck
& Dr. M. Douglas Cunningham, Co-Trustees for the benefit of Jack Sills, M.D.
2.
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OCICS Profit Sharing Plan, Dr. M. Louis Gluck &
Dr. M. Douglas Cunningham, Co-Trustees for the
benefit of Feizal Waffarn, M.D.
OREFUND as nominee for Oregon Equity Fund
Richard L. Duchossois Revocable Trust dated 1/18/90,
Richard L. Duchossois, Trustee
Rodgers, Barry & Phyllis
Sfreddo, R.L.
Sills, Dr. Jack and Dale C.
Sinatra, Frank J. & Carol J.
Smith Family Trust dated 10/2/92, Charles L. Smith & Janet Smith, Trustees
Stephen J. Lendino Revocable Trust dated 3/30/93, Stephen J. Lendino, Trustee
Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth Investment Partnership of 1982
Tanaka, Richard I. & Edith A.
Toschlog, Matt
Waffarn Family Trust dated 3/12/90, Feizal & Dorothy Waffarn, Trustees
Walter & Edwin Schloss Associates, L.P.
Wechsler & Co., Inc.
William G. Edwards Pension Plan Trust dated 12/28/87, William G. Edwards,
Trustee
3.
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AMENDMENT TO INVESTORS' RIGHTS AGREEMENT
This Amendment is made this 19th day of June, 1997, to that certain
Investors' Rights Agreement dated October 10, 1996 (the "Rights Agreement"), by
and among Interplay Productions, a California corporation (the "Company"), and
certain Purchasers listed on Exhibit 1 attached thereto (individually a "Holder"
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and collectively the "Holders").
RECITALS
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Rights Agreement, the Company granted to the
Holders certain registration and other rights; and
WHEREAS, the Company and the Holders desire to extend the rights under the
Rights Agreement to include shares of the Company's Common Stock issued upon the
May 1, 1997 conversion of the interest due to certain Holders under the
Promissory Notes and any additional shares of Common Stock and equity issued
upon future conversions of interest under the Promissory Notes that may be
approved by the Company's Board of Directors;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree to amend the Rights Agreement as follows:
1. Section 1.1.1(c) of the Rights Agreement is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"(c) The term 'Registrable Securities' means (i) Common Stock issued
upon exercise of the Warrants held by the Holders pursuant to the Subscription
Agreements; (ii) 16,362 shares of the Company's Common Stock issued upon the May
1, 1997 conversion of the interest due to certain Holders under the Promissory
Notes and any additional shares of Common Stock or equity issued upon future
conversions of interest under the Promissory Notes that may be approved by the
Company's Board of Directors; and (iii) any Common Stock of the Company issued
as (or issuable upon conversion or exercise of any warrant, right, or other
security that is issued as) a dividend or other distribution with respect to, or
in exchange or in replacement of, such Registrable Securities (as defined
herein). In the event of any recapitalization by the Company, whether by stock
split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or the like, the number of shares of
Registrable Securities used throughout this Agreement for various purposes shall
be proportionately increased or decreased."
2. The terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them
in the Rights Agreement.
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement as of the date as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS.
a California corporation
By:__________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________
By:_______________________________________
Name:_____________________________________
Title:____________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT __________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS.
a California corporation
By:__________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
ABS Employees' Venture Fund L.P.
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By: /s/ Beverly L. Wright
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Name: Beverly L. Wright
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Title: Treasurer, Alex Brown Investments,
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Inc., General Partner
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT /s/ Stephanie M. Beran
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1 South Street
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Baltimore, MD 21202
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fax: 410-453-5897
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement as of the date as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:__________________________________________
Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________
By: /s/ James Banks
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Name: Jim Banks
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Title: BENEFICIARY of trust
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT 4645 Caritina Dr
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Tarzana Calif
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91356
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2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
a California corporation
By:__________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Belton Ventures, Ltd,
------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Tisno Onggara
-------------------------------------
Name: Tisno Onggara for Belton Ventures
------------------------------------
Title:____________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT Tisno Onggara.
------------------------------------------
1999 Ave of the Stars, # 2590,
------------------------------------------
LA, CA 90067
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2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
a California corporation
By:__________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Peter A Bilotta
---------------------------------------
Name: Peter A Bilotta
------------------------------------
Title:____________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT "CLEARVIEW" 70 WAGGON ROAD
------------------------------------------
HADLEY WOOD, HERTS, EN40PP
------------------------------------------
ENGLAND
------------------------------------------
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
The Binder 1989 Trust
--------------------------------------------------
/s/ Theodore R. Binder
By: /s/ Sandra L. Binder
-----------------------------------------------
THEODORE R. BINDER
Name: SANDRA L. BINDER
-----------------------------------------------
Title: TRUSTEES
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
1905 YACHT COLINIA
--------------------------------------------------
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
BOWEN TRUST
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Jerry Bowen
-----------------------------------------------
Name: JERRY BOWEN
---------------------------------------------
Title: TRUSTEE
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
5432 Catowba
--------------------------------------------------
Irvine, CA 92612
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Richard and Ellen
Brown Trust Dated
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Richard Brown
-----------------------------------------------
Name: RICHARD BROWN
---------------------------------------------
Title: Trustee
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
CATAMARAN & CO.
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ K. Andrea O'Connell
-----------------------------------------------
Name: K. Andrea O'Connell
---------------------------------------------
Title: Managing Director,
--------------------------------------------
Froley, Revy Investment Co., Inc.
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
/s/ Orrin Devinsky
--------------------------------------------------
By:
-----------------------------------------------
NAME: Orrin Devinsky
---------------------------------------------
Title:
____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Craig J. Duchossois
-----------------------------------------------
Name: CRAIG J. DUCHOSSOIS
---------------------------------------------
Title:
____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
845 LARCH AVE
--------------------------------------------------
ELMHURST IL 60126
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Kimberly T. Duchossois
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Kimberly T. Duchossois
-----------------------------------------------
Name: KIMBERLY T. DUCHOSSOIS
---------------------------------------------
Title:
____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
845 LARCH AVE.
--------------------------------------------------
ELMHURST, IL. 60126
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
RICHARD L. DUCHOSSOIS
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Richard L. Duchossois
-----------------------------------------------
Name: Richard L. Duchossois
---------------------------------------------
REVOCABLE TRUST U/A/D1/18/80
Title: Trustee
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
845 Larch Avenue
--------------------------------------------------
Elmhurst, IL 60126
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:/s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick,
------------------------------------------
Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
NAME OF HOLDER:
William G. Edwards
--------------------------------------------------
By:
_______________________________________________
Name: William G. Edwards
---------------------------------------------
Title: [ILLEGIBLE]
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:___________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Brian Fargo
-----------------------------------------------
Name: Brian Fargo
---------------------------------------------
Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
16815 Von Karman Ave
--------------------------------------------------
Irvine CA 92606
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Rick Chan Frey
-----------------------------------------------
Name: Rick Chan Frey
---------------------------------------------
Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
GERLACH & CO.
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ K. Andrea O'Connell
-----------------------------------------------
Name: K. Andrea O'Connell
---------------------------------------------
Title: Managing Director,
--------------------------------------------
Froley, Revy Investment Co., Inc.
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By: /s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick
-----------------------------------------------
Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
NAME OF HOLDER:
Shinichi Hamashige
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Shinichi Hamashige
-----------------------------------------------
DELAWARE CHARTER GUARANTEE & TRUST CO.
Name: TRUSTEE FBO SHINICHI HAMASHIGE
---------------------------------------------
Title: BENEFICIAL OWNER
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
18772 VIA VERONA
--------------------------------------------------
IRVINE, CA 92715
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
HOW & CO.
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ K. Andrea O'Connell
-----------------------------------------------
Name: K. Andrea O'Connell
---------------------------------------------
Title: Managing Director,
--------------------------------------------
Froley, Revy Investment Co., Inc.
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By: /s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick
-----------------------------------------------
Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
NAME OF HOLDER:
EBM Family Trust
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Brad Hughes
-----------------------------------------------
Name: BRAD HUGHES
---------------------------------------------
Title: TRUSTEE
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
EBM Family Trust
1995 Temple Hills Road
--------------------------------------------------
LAGUNA BEACH CA 92651
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Chris Kilpatrick
-----------------------------------------------
Name: Chris Kilpatrick
---------------------------------------------
Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
9 Wickland
--------------------------------------------------
Irvine CA 92720
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Robert Klein, MD
--------------------------------------------------
By: ______________________________________________
Name:_____________________________________________
Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Robert Klein L. Klein
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Robert Klein
-----------------------------------------------
Name:_____________________________________________
Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
30272 LA Fleur
--------------------------------------------------
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Piter Korompis
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Piter Korompis
-----------------------------------------------
Name:_____________________________________________
Title:____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By: /s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick
-----------------------------------------------
Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
NAME OF HOLDER:
Boris Landau
--------------------------------------------------
By: LANDAU FAMILY TRUST DATED 11/29/90
-----------------------------------------------
Name: BORIS LANDAU
---------------------------------------------
Title: CO - TRUSTEE
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
30762 LA MER
--------------------------------------------------
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Richard Lehrberg
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Catherine Lehrberg
-----------------------------------------------
Name:/s/ Dick & Cathie Lehrberg
---------------------------------------------
Title:
____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: 1085 University
--------------------------------------------------
Palo Alto CA 94301
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Steven Lendino
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Steve Lenoino
-----------------------------------------------
Name: Trustee of the Stephen J. Lendino Revocable
trust
---------------------------------------------
Title:
____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Thomas P. Lousen Patricia J. Lousen
-----------------------------------------------
Name:/s/ THOMAS P LOUSEN PATRICIA A. LOUSEN
---------------------------------------------
Title: CO-TRUSTEES
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
/s/ Mitchell Partners L.P.
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ James E Mitchell
-----------------------------------------------
Name: /s/ James E. Mitchell
---------------------------------------------
Title: General Partner
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: 611 Anto Blvd, Ste 1110
--------------------------------------------------
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
/s/ James M. Pebbles Trust 1/3/91
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ James M. Peebbles
-----------------------------------------------
Name: /s/ James M. Peebles
---------------------------------------------
Title: Trustee
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: James M. Peebles
--------------------------------------------------
15 Havenwood
--------------------------------------------------
Irvine CA 92614
--------------------------------------------------
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
/s/ Barry Rodgers
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Phyllis Rodgers
-----------------------------------------------
Name: /s/ Barry & Phyllis Rodgers
---------------------------------------------
Title:
____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: 10213 OverHill Drive
--------------------------------------------------
Santa Ana CA 92705
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a california corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ R. L. Sfreddo
-----------------------------------------------
Name: R. L. Sfreddo
---------------------------------------------
Title: Note Holder
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: 429 Orange Blossom
--------------------------------------------------
Irvine CA 92620
--------------------------------------------------
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Walter & Edwin Schloss Associates LP
--------------------------------------------------
By: /s/ Walter J. Schloos
-----------------------------------------------
Name: /s/ Walter J. Schloos
---------------------------------------------
Title: General Partner
--------------------------------------------
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: 52 Vanderbilt Avenue 8th Floor
--------------------------------------------------
New York NY 10017-3803
--------------------------------------------------
3803
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Chris Kilpatrick, President
NAME OF HOLDER:
__________________________________________________
By: /s/ Jack Sills
-----------------------------------------------
Name:/s/ Jack Sills
---------------------------------------------
Title:
____________________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2
<PAGE>
3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investor's
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_______________________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Smith Family Trust
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By: /s/ C L. Smith
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Name:/s/ Charles L. Smith
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Title: Trustee
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: 18683 Santa Isadora
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Fountain Valley CA 92708
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c/o Jean Smith
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
a California corporation
By:____________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP OF 1982
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By: /s/ K.C. Schaaf
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Name: K.C. SCHAAF
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Title: PARTNER
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: 660 Newport Center Drive
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Suite 1600
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:___________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
Richard I. Tanaka
Edith A. Tanaka
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By:___________________________________
Name:_________________________________
Title:________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:_____________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
William Trommald
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By: /s/ William Trommald
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Name: W. E. Trommald
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Title:__________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: 8055 Rosina St.
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Long Beach, CA
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90808
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
a California corporation
By:____________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
/s/ Dorothy Waffarn
/s/ Feizal Waffarn
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By:____________________________________
Name: FEIZAL + DOROTHY WAFFARN
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Title: TRUSTEES WAFFARN FAMILY TRUST
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: FEIZAL WAFFARN
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10511 Groveoak Drive
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Santa Ana, CA. 92705
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:____________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
/s/ Feizal Waffarn
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By:____________________________________
Name: FEIZAL WAFFARN
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Title:_________________________________
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: 10511 Groveoak Drive
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SANTA ANA, CA 92705
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_______________________________________
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to Investors'
Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first above
written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By:____________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
WEKS, INC.
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By: /s/ Norman J. Wechsler
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Name: NORMAN J. WECHSLER
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Title: PRESIDENT
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ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT: WEKS, INC.
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105 South Bedford Road
Suite 310
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Mt. Kisco, New York 10549
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3. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the terms and
provisions of the Rights Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this parties have executed this Amendement to
Investors' Rights Agreement to be effective as of the date as of the date first
above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
a California corporation
By:____________________________________
Brian Fargo, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
NAME OF HOLDER:
WEST COAST & CO. OREFUND
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By: /s/ K. Andrea O'Connell
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Name: K. Andrea O'Connell
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Title: Managing Director,
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Froley, Revy Investment Co., Inc.
ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES
AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ARE TO BE SENT:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
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EXHIBIT 1
LIST OF PURCHASERS
ABS Employees' Venture Fund
Limited Partnership (Alex. Brown
Investments, Inc., General Partner)
Bilotta, Peter Alan
Binder 1989 Trust, Theodore R. Binder &
Sandra L. Binder, Trustees
Bowen Trust dated 1/27/93, Jerry L. Bowen, Trustee
Brown Living Trust dated 2/21/89, Richard W. & Ellen Murphy Brown, Trustees
Camps, Steven "Chuck" & Kathy Foley
CATAMARAN & CO. as nominee for Pension Reserves
Investment Management Board
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co., Trustee,
for the benefit of James Banks, M.D.
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co., Trustee,
for the benefit of Shinichi Hamashige
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co., Trustee,
for the benefit of Marc Leitner
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co., Trustee
William E. Trommald Self-Employed for the benefit of
William E. Trommald Integrated Self-Directed
Retirement Plan dated 1/27/97
Devinsky, Orrin
Diagnostic Imaging Medical Group of Santa Maria Profit Sharing Plan,
for the benefit of Brent Beahm
Duchossois, Craig J.
Duchossois, Kimberly T.
Duchossois, R. Bruce
Fargo, Brian
Frey, Rick
Frey Living Trust dated 3/20/96, Philip Frey, Jr., Trustee
GERLACH & CO. as nominee for Convertible
Securities Fund, WAFRA Portfolio
Gluck Family Trust, Louis Gluck, M.D., Trustee
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Hamashige, Shinichi
HOW&CO as nominee for Nalco Chemical
Company Retirement Trust
Hughes, Michael L.
James M. Peebles Living Trust dated 1/31/91, James M. Peebles, Trustee
Kilpatrick, Christopher & Linda
Klein, Robert M., M.D.
Klein Revocable Trust dated 2/7/91, Robert H. & Lorrie J. Klein, Trustees
Korompis, Piter
Kulas, Michael J.
Landau Family Trust dated 11/29/90, Boris & Nataliya Landau, Trustees
Lehrberg, Richard & Catherine
Lousen Living Trust dated 10/26/94, Thomas P. & Patricia A. Lousen, Co-Trustees
Lynch, Neil T.
Mitchell Partners, L.P.
OCICS Profit Sharing Plan, Dr. M. Louis Gluck &
Dr. M. Douglas Cunningham, Co-Trustees for the
benefit of Jack Sills, M.D.
OCICS Profit Sharing Plan, Dr. M. Louis Gluck &
Dr. M. Douglas Cunningham, Co-Trustees for the
benefit of Feizal Waffarn, M.D.
Richard L. Duchossois Revocable Trust dated 1/18/90,
Richard L. Duchossois, Trustee
Rodgers, Barry & Phyllis
Sfreddo, R.L.
Sills, Dr. Jack and Dale C.
Sinatra, Frank J. & Carol J.
Smith Family Trust dated 10/2/92, Charles L. Smith & Janet Smith, Trustees
Stephen J. Lendino Revocable Trust dated 3/30/93, Stephen J. Lendino, Trustee
Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth Investment Partnership of 1982
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Tanaka, Richard I. & Edith A.
Tek, Budiardjo
Toschlog, Matt
Waffarn Family Trust dated 3/12/90, Feizal & Dorothy Waffarn, Trustees
Walter & Edwin Schloss Associates, L.P.
Wechsler & Co., Inc.
WESTCOAST & CO. as nominee for Oregon Equity Fund
William G. Edwards Pension Plan Trust dated 12/28/87, William G. Edwards,
Trustee
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EXHIBIT 10.2
ISO/NQSO-_______
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
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TYPE OF OPTION (CHECK ONE): [_] INCENTIVE [_] NONQUALIFIED
This Stock Option Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of
________________, 19__, by and between Interplay Productions, a California
corporation (the "Company") and __________________ (the "Optionee") pursuant to
the Company's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan").
1. GRANT OF OPTION. The Company hereby grants to Optionee an option (the
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"Option") to purchase all or any portion of a total of _________________
(___________) shares of the Common Stock of the Company (the "Shares") at a
purchase price of _________ ($____________) per share (the "Exercise Price"),
subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and the provisions of the
Plan. If the box marked "Incentive" above is checked, then this Option is
intended to qualify as an "incentive stock option" as defined in Section 422 of
the Internal Revenue Code of l986, as amended (the "Code"). If this Option fails
in whole or in part to qualify as an incentive stock option, or if the box
marked "Nonqualified" is checked, then this Option shall to that extent
constitute a nonqualified stock option.
2. VESTING OF OPTION. The right to exercise this Option shall vest in
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installments, in the amounts and on the dates set forth below, provided that
Optionee remains in the "Continuous Service" (as defined in Section 3 below) of
the Company as of the date of vesting:
(i) One-fifth, or 20%, of the number of Shares subject to this Option
(rounded to the nearest whole number) shall vest on the first
anniversary of the Vesting Start Date (as defined below);
(ii) an additional one-fifth, or 20%, of the number of Shares subject to
this Option (rounded to the nearest whole number) shall vest annually
thereafter for three (3) successive years, commencing on the date
that is one year after the first anniversary of the Vesting Start
Date and continuing on the same date of each annual period
thereafter; and
(iii) the remaining Shares subject to this Option shall vest on the fifth
anniversary of the Vesting Start Date.
The "Vesting Start Date" shall be ____________________. No additional
shares shall vest after the date of termination of Optionee's Continuous
Service, but this Option shall continue to be exercisable in accordance with
Section 3 hereof with respect to that number of shares that have vested as of
the date of termination of Optionee's Continuous Service.
3. TERM OF OPTION. Optionee's right to exercise this Option shall
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terminate upon the first to occur of the following:
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(a) the expiration of ten (10) years from the date of this Agreement;
(b) the expiration of three (3) months from the date of termination
of Optionee's Continuous Service if such termination occurs for any reason other
than permanent disability, death or voluntary resignation; provided, however,
that if Optionee dies during such three-month period the provisions of Section
3(e) below shall apply;
(c) the expiration of one (1) month from the date of termination of
Optionee's Continuous Service if such termination occurs due to voluntary
resignation; provided, however, that if Optionee dies during such one-month
period the provisions of Section 3(e) below shall apply;
(d) the expiration of one (1) year from the date of termination of
Optionee's Continuous Service if such termination is due to permanent disability
of the Optionee (as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code);
(e) the expiration of one (1) year from the date of termination of
Optionee's Continuous Service if such termination is due to Optionee's death or
if death occurs during either the three-month or one-month period following
termination of Optionee's Continuous Service pursuant to Section 3(b) or 3(c)
above, as the case may be; or
(f) upon the consummation of a "Change in Control" (as defined in
Section 2.4 of the Plan), unless otherwise provided pursuant to Section 11
below.
As used herein, the term "Continuous Service" means (i) employment by
either the Company or any parent or subsidiary corporation of the Company, or by
a corporation or a parent or subsidiary of a corporation issuing or assuming a
stock option in a transaction to which Section 424(a) of the Code applies, which
is uninterrupted except for vacations, illness (except for permanent disability,
as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code), or leaves of absence which are
approved in writing by the Company or any of such other employer corporations,
if applicable, (ii) service as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company
until Optionee resigns, is removed from office, or Optionee's term of office
expires and he or she is not reelected, or (iii) so long as Optionee is engaged
as a consultant or service provider to the Company or other corporation referred
to in clause (i) above.
4. EXERCISE OF OPTION. On or after the vesting of any portion of this
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Option in accordance with Sections 2 or 11 hereof, and until termination of the
right to exercise this Option in accordance with Section 3 above, the portion of
this Option which has vested may be exercised in whole or in part by the
Optionee (or, after his or her death, by the person designated in Section 5
below) upon delivery of the following to the Company at its principal executive
offices:
(a) a written notice of exercise which identifies this Agreement and
states the number of Shares then being purchased (but no fractional Shares may
be purchased);
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(b) a check or cash in the amount of the Exercise Price (or payment
of the Exercise Price in such other form of lawful consideration as the
Administrator may approve from time to time under the provisions of Section 5.3
of the Plan);
(c) a check or cash in the amount reasonably requested by the Company
to satisfy the Company's withholding obligations under federal, state or other
applicable tax laws with respect to the taxable income, if any, recognized by
the Optionee in connection with the exercise of this Option (unless the Company
and Optionee shall have made other arrangements for deductions or withholding
from Optionee's wages, bonus or other compensation payable to Optionee, or by
the withholding of Shares issuable upon exercise of this Option or the delivery
of Shares owned by the Optionee in accordance with Section 10.1 of the Plan,
provided such arrangements satisfy the requirements of applicable tax laws); and
(d) a letter, if requested by the Company, in such form and substance
as the Company may require, setting forth the investment intent of the Optionee,
or person designated in Section 5 below, as the case may be.
5. DEATH OF OPTIONEE; NO ASSIGNMENT. The rights of the Optionee under
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this Agreement may not be assigned or transferred except by will or by the laws
of descent and distribution, and may be exercised during the lifetime of the
Optionee only by such Optionee. Any attempt to sell, pledge, assign,
hypothecate, transfer or dispose of this Option in contravention of this
Agreement or the Plan shall be void and shall have no effect. If the Optionee's
Continuous Service terminates as a result of his or her death, and provided
Optionee's rights hereunder shall have vested pursuant to Section 2 hereof,
Optionee's legal representative, his or her legatee, or the person who acquired
the right to exercise this Option by reason of the death of the Optionee
(individually, a "Successor") shall succeed to the Optionee's rights and
obligations under this Agreement. After the death of the Optionee, only a
Successor may exercise this Option.
6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF OPTIONEE.
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(a) Optionee represents and warrants that this Option is being
acquired by Optionee for Optionee's personal account, for investment purposes
only, and not with a view to the distribution, resale or other disposition
thereof.
(b) Optionee acknowledges that the Company may issue Shares upon the
exercise of the Option without registering such Shares under the Securities Act
of l933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), on the basis of certain exemptions
from such registration requirement. Accordingly, Optionee agrees that his or
her exercise of the Option may be expressly conditioned upon his or her delivery
to the Company of an investment certificate including such representations and
undertakings as the Company may reasonably require in order to assure the
availability of such exemptions, including a representation that Optionee is
acquiring the Shares for investment and not with a present intention of selling
or otherwise disposing thereof and an agreement by Optionee that the
certificates evidencing the Shares may bear a legend indicating such non-
registration under the Securities Act and the resulting restrictions on
transfer. Optionee acknowledges that, because Shares received upon exercise of
an Option may be unregistered, Optionee may be required to hold the Shares
indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered for resale under the
Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available.
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(c) Optionee acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and
understands that all rights and obligations connected with this Option are set
forth in this Agreement and in the Plan.
7. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL.
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(a) The Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of this Option may
be sold by the Optionee only in compliance with the provisions of this Section
7, and subject in all cases to compliance with the provisions of Section 6(b)
hereof. Prior to any intended sale, Optionee shall first give written notice
(the "Offer Notice") to the Company specifying (i) his or her bona fide
intention to sell or otherwise transfer such Shares, (ii) the name and address
of the proposed purchaser(s), (iii) the number of Shares the Optionee proposes
to sell (the "Offered Shares"), (iv) the price for which he or she proposes to
sell the Offered Shares, and (v) all other material terms and conditions of the
proposed sale.
(b) Within 30 days after receipt of the Offer Notice, the Company or
its nominee(s) may elect to purchase all or any portion of the Offered Shares at
the price and on the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer Notice by
delivery of written notice (the "Acceptance Notice") to the Optionee specifying
the number of Offered Shares that the Company or its nominees elect to purchase.
Within 15 days after delivery of the Acceptance Notice to the Optionee, the
Company and/or its nominee(s) shall deliver to the Optionee payment of the
amount of the purchase price of the Offered Shares to be purchased pursuant to
this Section 7, against delivery by the Optionee of a certificate or
certificates representing the Offered Shares to be purchased, duly endorsed for
transfer to the Company or such nominee(s), as the case may be. Payment shall
be made on the same terms as set forth in the Offer Notice or, at the election
of the Company or its nominees(s), by check or wire transfer of funds. If the
Company and/or its nominee(s) do not elect to purchase all of the Offered
Shares, the Optionee shall be entitled to sell the balance of the Offered Shares
to the purchaser(s) named in the Offer Notice at the price specified in the
Offer Notice or at a higher price and on the terms and conditions set forth in
the Offer Notice; provided, however, that such sale or other transfer must be
consummated within 60 days from the date of the Offer Notice and any proposed
sale after such 60-day period may be made only by again complying with the
procedures set forth in this Section 7.
(c) The Optionee may transfer all or any portion of the Shares to a
trust established for the sole benefit of the Optionee and/or his or her spouse
or children without such transfer being subject to the right of first refusal
set forth in this Section 7, provided that the Shares so transferred shall
remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and no further
transfer of such Shares may be made without complying with the provisions of
this Section 7.
(d) Any Successor of Optionee pursuant to Section 5 hereof, and any
transferee of the Shares pursuant to this Section 7, shall hold the Shares
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and no further transfer of
the Shares may be made without complying with the provisions of this Section 7.
(e) The provisions of this Section 7 shall not apply to a sale of the
Shares to the Company pursuant to Section 8 below.
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(f) The rights provided the Company and its nominee(s) under this
Section 7 shall terminate upon the closing of the initial public offering of
shares of the Company's Common Stock pursuant to a registration statement filed
with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the
Securities Act.
8. COMPANY'S REPURCHASE RIGHT.
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(a) The Company shall have the right (but not the obligation) to
repurchase (the "Repurchase Right") any or all of the Shares acquired pursuant
to the exercise of this Option in the event that the Optionee's Continuous
Service (as defined in Section 3 above) should terminate for any reason
whatsoever, including without limitation Optionee's death, disability, voluntary
resignation or termination by the Company with or without cause. Upon exercise
of the Repurchase Right, the Optionee shall be obligated to sell his or her
Shares to the Company, as provided in this Section 8. The Repurchase Right may
be exercised by the Company at any time during the period commencing on the date
of termination of Optionee's Continuous Service and ending ninety (90) days
after the last to occur of the following:
(i) the termination of Optionee's Continuous Service;
(ii) the expiration of Optionee's right to exercise this Option
pursuant to Section 3 hereof; or
(iii) in the event of Optionee's death, receipt by the Company of
notice of the identity and address of Optionee's Successor (as defined in
Section 5 hereof).
(b) The purchase price for Shares repurchased hereunder (the
"Repurchase Price") shall be the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock
(determined in accordance with Section 2.11 of the Plan) as of the date of
termination of Optionee's Continuous Service or the original Exercise Price paid
by the Optionee for those Shares the Company is repurchasing, whichever is
greater.
(c) Written notice of exercise of the Repurchase Right, stating the
number of Shares to be repurchased and the Repurchase Price per Share, shall be
given by the Company to the Optionee or his or her Successor, as the case may
be, during the period specified in Section 8(a) above.
(d) The Repurchase Price shall be payable, at the option of the
Company, by cash, check or by cancellation of all or a portion of any
outstanding indebtedness of Optionee to the Company, or by any combination
thereof. The Repurchase Price shall be paid without interest within thirty (30)
days after delivery of the notice of exercise of the Repurchase Right, against
delivery by the Optionee or his or her Successor of a certificate or
certificates representing the Shares to be repurchased, duly endorsed for
transfer to the Company. In no event shall such thirty (30) day period extend
beyond the period specified in Section 8(a) hereof.
(e) The rights provided the Company under this Section 8 shall
terminate upon the closing of the initial public offering of shares of the
Company's Common Stock pursuant to a
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registration statement filed with and declared effective by the Securities and
Exchange Commission under the Securities Act.
9. RESTRICTIVE LEGENDS.
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(a) Optionee hereby acknowledges that federal securities laws and the
securities laws of the state in which he or she resides may require the
placement of certain restrictive legends upon the Shares issued upon exercise of
this Option, and Optionee hereby consents to the placing of any such legends
upon certificates evidencing the Shares as the Company, or its counsel, may deem
necessary or advisable.
(b) In addition, all stock certificates evidencing the Shares shall
be imprinted with a legend substantially as follows:
"THE SHARES OF STOCK REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER, REPURCHASE RIGHTS AND A RIGHT OF
FIRST REFUSAL IN FAVOR OF THE CORPORATION AND/OR ITS NOMINEE(S), AS
SET FORTH IN A STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT DATED _____________, 19__.
TRANSFER OF THESE SHARES MAY BE MADE ONLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE
PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF SAID CORPORATION. SUCH TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS,
REPURCHASE RIGHTS AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL ARE BINDING ON
TRANSFEREES OF THESE SHARES."
10. ADJUSTMENTS UPON CHANGES IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE. In the event that the
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outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company are hereafter increased or
decreased or changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares
or other securities of the Company by reason of a recapitalization, stock split,
reverse stock split, combination of shares, reclassification, stock dividend or
other change in the capital structure of the Company, then appropriate
adjustment shall be made by the Administrator to the number of Shares subject to
the unexercised portion of this Option and to the Exercise Price per share, in
order to preserve, as nearly as practical, but not to increase, the benefits of
the Optionee under this Option, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2
of the Plan.
11. CHANGE IN CONTROL. In the event of a Change in Control of the Company
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(as defined in Section 2.4 of the Plan), the Plan and the Option shall
terminate, unless provision is made in writing in connection with such
transaction for the continuance of the Plan and for the assumption of the Option
theretofore granted, or the substitution for such Option of a new option of
comparable value covering shares of a successor corporation, with appropriate
adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and Exercise Price, in which
event the Plan and such Option, or the new option substituted therefor, shall
continue in the manner and under the terms so provided. If such provision is
not made in such transaction for the continuance of the Plan and the assumption
of such Option or the substitution for such Option of a new option covering
shares of the successor corporation, then the Administrator shall cause written
notice of the proposed transaction to be given to the Optionee not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the anticipated effective date of the
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proposed transaction and on or before the effective date of the proposed
transaction, such person shall have the right to exercise the vested portion of
the Option.
12. NO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CREATED. Neither the granting of this Option
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nor the exercise hereof shall be construed as granting to the Optionee any right
with respect to continuance of employment by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries. The right of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to terminate
at will the Optionee's employment at any time (whether by dismissal, discharge
or otherwise), with or without cause, is specifically reserved.
13. RIGHTS AS SHAREHOLDER. The Optionee (or transferee of this option by
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will or by the laws of descent and distribution) shall have no rights as a
shareholder with respect to any Shares covered by this Option until the date of
the issuance of a stock certificate or certificates to him or her for such
Shares, notwithstanding the exercise of this Option.
14. "MARKET STAND-OFF" AGREEMENT. Optionee agrees that, if requested by
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the Company or the managing underwriter of any proposed public offering of the
Company's securities, Optionee will not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of
any Shares held by Optionee without the prior written consent of the Company or
such underwriter, as the case may be, during such period of time, not to exceed
180 days following the effective date of the registration statement filed by the
Company with respect to such offering, as the Company or the underwriter may
specify.
15. INTERPRETATION. This Option is granted pursuant to the terms of the
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Plan, and shall in all respects be interpreted in accordance therewith. The
Administrator shall interpret and construe this Option and the Plan, and any
action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the
Administrator shall be final and binding on the Company and the Optionee. As
used in this Agreement, the term "Administrator" shall refer to the committee of
the Board of Directors of the Company appointed to administer the Plan, and if
no such committee has been appointed, the term Administrator shall mean the
Board of Directors.
16. NOTICES. Any notice, demand or request required or permitted to be
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given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when
delivered personally or three (3) days after being deposited in the United
States mail, as certified or registered mail, with postage prepaid, and
addressed, if to the Company, at its principal place of business, Attention:
the Chief Financial Officer, and if to the Optionee, at his or her most recent
address as shown in the employment or stock records of the Company.
17. ANNUAL AND OTHER PERIODIC REPORTS. During the term of this Agreement,
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the Company will furnish to the Optionee copies of all annual and other periodic
financial and informational reports that the Company distributes generally to
its shareholders.
18. GOVERNING LAW. The validity, construction, interpretation, and effect
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of this Option shall be governed by and determined in accordance with the laws
of the State of California.
19. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision or portion of this Agreement be
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held to be unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions and
portions of this Agreement shall be unaffected by such holding.
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20. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
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counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which
together shall be deemed one instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS "OPTIONEE"
By:________________________ ______________________________
(Signature)
Name:______________________
Title:_____________________ ______________________________
(Type or print name)
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CONSENT OF SPOUSE
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I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Stock Option Agreement (the
"Agreement") and that I know its contents. I am aware that by its provisions,
my spouse agrees, among other things, to a right of first refusal, to the
granting of rights to purchase and to the imposition of certain restrictions on
the transfer of the shares of INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation,
which my spouse acquires upon exercise of such option (the "Shares") including
my community interest therein (if any), which rights and restrictions may
survive my spouse's death. I hereby consent to such rights and restrictions.
I further agree that in the event of a dissolution of the marriage between
me and my spouse, in connection with which I secure or am awarded the Shares or
any interest therein through property settlement agreement or otherwise, I shall
receive and hold said Shares subject to all the provisions and restrictions
contained in the foregoing Agreement, including any option of the Company to
purchase such Shares or interest from me.
I also acknowledge that I have been advised to obtain independent counsel
to represent my interests with respect to the Agreement but that I have declined
to do so and I hereby expressly waive my right to such independent counsel.
Date:__________,1997 ________________________________________
(Signature of Spouse of Optionee)
________________________________________
(Type or print name)
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EXHIBIT 10.3
RSP-______
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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UNDER 1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
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This Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement is entered into as of
_______________, 19___, by and between INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California
corporation (the "Company"), and _______________________________________________
(the "Purchaser") pursuant to the Company's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the
"Plan").
R E C I T A L S:
A. Purchaser is employed by or is a member of the Board of Directors of
the Company or became a service provider to the Company ("employment status"),
and in such capacity is key to the future success of the Company.
B. The Company desires to issue and the Purchaser desires to purchase
Common Stock of the Company on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
AGREEMENT
1. PURCHASE AND SALE OF SHARES. The Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase
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from the Company, and the Company hereby agrees to sell to the Purchaser,
_________ shares of its Common Stock (the "Shares") for a purchase price of
$_________ per share or $___________ in the aggregate. The Purchaser's rights to
acquire the Shares hereunder are nontransferable other than by will or the laws
of descent and distribution. The Shares shall be duly issued and a certificate
or certificates for the Shares are concurrently herewith being issued in the
name of Purchaser. Purchaser shall thereupon be a shareholder with respect to
all of the Shares represented by such certificate(s) and shall have all of the
rights of a shareholder with respect to all of the Shares, including the right
to vote the Shares and to receive all dividends and other distributions paid
with respect to the Shares. The purchase price is payable as follows:
(a) By delivery of cash or check; or
(b) By delivery of a promissory note payable to the Company, bearing
interest from the date hereof and substantially in the form attached as Exhibit
A; or
(c) By the surrender of shares of Common Stock owned by the Offeree
that have been held by the Offeree for at least six (6) months, which
surrendered shares shall be valued at Fair Market Value (as defined in Section
2.11 of the Plan) as of the date of such exercise; or
(d) By the cancellation of indebtedness of the Company to the
Offeree; or
(e) By the waiver of compensation due or accrued to the Offeree for
services rendered; or
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(f) By any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or any
other consideration or method of payment as shall be permitted by applicable
corporate law.
In the event payment of any portion or all of the purchase price is to be made
by delivery of a promissory note, Purchaser shall deliver to the Company a
pledge of the Shares or other securities or assets which may be listed in the
Pledge Agreement dated the date hereof and substantially in the form attached as
Exhibit B. If the note is to be unsecured by the Shares or other collateral, the
Pledge Agreement shall so indicate.
2. STOCK RIGHTS AND BUY-BACK. The Shares acquired by the Purchaser
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pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to the following restrictions and
repurchase rights.
(a) The Shares acquired hereunder shall vest and become "Vested
Shares" in accordance with the following vesting schedule:
(i) Except as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement, prior
to the first anniversary of ________________, 19___ (the "Vesting Start
Date"), none of the Shares shall be vested; and
(ii) Following the expiration of such one-year period, the Shares
shall vest on a cumulative basis at the rate of Twenty Percent (20%) of the
aggregate number of Shares covered hereby per year on each successive
anniversary of the Vesting Start Date until the number of Shares acquired
hereunder shall thereby have become Vested Shares.
Shares which have not yet become vested are herein called "Unvested Shares." In
the event Purchaser's Continuous Service terminates for any reason whatsoever,
including without limitation, Purchaser's death, disability, voluntary
resignation or termination by the Company with or without cause (the
"Termination Date"), all vesting shall cease unless otherwise determined by the
Board of Directors. Continuous Service shall be defined as (i) employment by
either the Company or any parent or subsidiary corporation of the Company which
is uninterrupted except for vacations, illness (except for permanent disability,
as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code), or leaves of absence which are
approved in writing by the Company or any of such other employer corporations,
if applicable, (ii) service as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company
until Purchaser resigns, is removed from office, or Purchaser's term of office
expires and he or she is not reelected, or (iii) so long as Purchaser is engaged
as a consultant or service provider to the Company or other corporation referred
to in clause (i) above.
(b) The Company shall have the right (but not the obligation) to
repurchase (the "Repurchase Right") any or all of the Shares acquired pursuant
to this Agreement in the event that the Purchaser's Continuous Service (as
defined in Section 2(a) above) terminates. Upon exercise of the Repurchase
Right, the Purchaser shall be obligated to sell his or her Shares to the
Company, as provided in this Section 2. In the event the Company does not fully
exercise its repurchase rights hereunder, following any Termination Date, the
Company shall nevertheless continue to have a Right of First Refusal to
repurchase any Shares, during the period and as set forth in Section 3 below.
(c) For ninety (90) days after the Termination Date or other event
described in this Section 2, the Company may exercise its repurchase rights
hereunder by giving Purchaser and/or any other person obligated to sell written
notice of the number of Shares which the
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Company desires to purchase. The repurchase price, determined pursuant to
Section 2(e) below, shall be payable, at the option of the Company, by check or
by cancellation of all or a portion of any outstanding indebtedness of Purchaser
to the Company, or by any combination thereof.
(d) In aid of the repurchase provisions set forth herein, Purchaser
shall, immediately upon receipt of the certificate or certificates representing
the Shares, deposit the certificate or certificates, together with a stock power
or other instrument of transfer appropriately endorsed in blank, with the
Company as escrow holder of the certificate(s). In the event that the repurchase
rights are not exercised by the Company following any Termination Date, the
Company shall cause the certificate or certificates to be delivered into the
possession of Purchaser.
(e) Upon termination of Purchaser's Continuous Service, the Company
may repurchase any Vested or Unvested Shares at the price that is the greater of
the Fair Market Value per Share (determined in accordance with Section 2.11 of
the Plan) as of the date of termination of Purchaser's Continuous Service or the
original Purchase Price.
(f) The rights provided the Company under this Section 2 shall
terminate upon the closing of the initial public offering of shares of the
Company's Common Stock pursuant to a registration statement filed with and
declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the
Securities Act.
(g) If the Purchaser: (i) files a voluntary petition under any
bankruptcy or insolvency law or a petition for the appointment of a receiver or
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii) is subjected
involuntarily to such a petition or assignment or to an attachment or other
legal or equitable interest with respect to the Shares and such involuntary
petition or assignment or attachment is not discharged within sixty (60) days
after its date; or (iii) is required to transfer the Shares by operation of law
or by order or decree of any court, then the Company shall have the option to
exercise the Repurchase Right, exercisable at any time during the period of 60
days after receiving notice thereof, to purchase all of the Vested and Unvested
Shares owned by the Purchaser upon the terms set forth in this Section 2,
whether or not the employment status of the Purchaser has terminated.
(h) The Company may assign its rights to repurchase and its rights of
first refusal under this Section 2 and Section 3 below.
3. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL. The Shares acquired pursuant to this Agreement
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may be sold by the Purchaser only in compliance with the provisions of this
Section 3, and subject in all cases to compliance with the provisions of Section
7 hereof.
(a) Prior to any intended sale, Purchaser shall first give written
notice (the "Offer Notice") to the Company specifying (i) his or her bona fide
intention to sell or otherwise transfer such Shares, (ii) the name and address
of the proposed purchaser(s), (iii) the number of Shares the Purchaser proposes
to sell (the "Offered Shares"), (iv) the price for which he or she proposes to
sell the Offered Shares, and (v) all other material terms and conditions of the
proposed sale.
(b) Within 30 days after receipt of the Offer Notice, the Company or
its nominee(s) may elect to purchase all or any portion of the Offered Shares at
the price and on the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer Notice by
delivery of written notice (the "Acceptance
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Notice") to the Purchaser specifying the number of Offered Shares that the
Company or its nominees elect to purchase. Within 15 days after delivery of the
Acceptance Notice to the Purchaser, the Company and/or its nominee(s) shall
deliver to the Purchaser by check or wire transfer the amount of the purchase
price of the Offered Shares to be purchased pursuant to this Section 3, against
delivery by the Purchaser of a certificate or certificates representing the
Offered Shares to be purchased, duly endorsed for transfer to the Company or
such nominee(s), as the case may be. If the Company and/or its nominee(s) do not
elect to purchase all of the Offered Shares, the Purchaser shall be entitled to
sell the balance of the Offered Shares to the purchaser(s) named in the Offer
Notice at the price specified in the Offer Notice or at a higher price and on
the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer Notice, provided, however, that
such sale or other transfer must be consummated within 60 days from the date of
the Offer Notice and any proposed sale after such 60-day period may be made only
by again complying with the procedures set forth in this Section 3.
(c) The Purchaser may transfer all or any portion of the Shares to a
trust established for the sole benefit of the Purchaser and/or his or her spouse
or children without such transfer being subject to the right of first refusal
set forth in this Section 3, provided that the Shares so transferred shall
remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and no further
transfer of such Shares may be made without complying with the provisions of
this Section 3.
(d) Any successor of Purchaser and any transferee of the Shares
pursuant to this Section 3, shall hold the Shares subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and no further transfer of the Shares may be made
without complying with the provisions of this Section 3.
(e) The rights provided the Company and its nominee(s) under this
Section 3 shall terminate upon the consummation of a Public Offering as defined
in Section 2(f) above. All Shares of the Purchaser acquired under this
Agreement shall continue to be subject to all of the applicable restrictions
under Section 2 above prior to or following any Public Offering.
4. CHANGE IN CONTROL. In the event of a Change in Control of the Company
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(as defined in Section 2.4 of the Plan), the Plan and Right to Purchase (as
defined in Section 2.24 of the Plan) shall terminate, unless provision is made
in writing in connection with such transaction for the continuance of the Plan
and for the assumption of the Right to Purchase theretofore granted, or the
substitution for such Right to Purchase of a new right to purchase of comparable
value covering shares of a successor corporation, with appropriate adjustments
as to the number and kind of shares and Exercise Price, in which event the Plan
and such Right to Purchase, or the new right to purchase substituted therefor,
shall continue in the manner and under the terms so provided. If such provision
is not made in such transaction for the continuance of the Plan and the
assumption of such Right to Purchase or the substitution for such Right to
Purchase of a new right to purchase covering shares of the successor
corporation, then the Administrator shall cause written notice of the proposed
transaction to be given to the Purchaser not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to the anticipated effective date of the proposed transaction and on or before
the effective date of the proposed transaction, such person shall have the right
to accept the Right to Purchase.
5. RECAPITALIZATION. In the event that, as the result of a stock split or
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stock dividend or combination of shares or any other change, or exchange for
other securities, by reclassification, or recapitalization of the Shares,
Purchaser shall be entitled to new or additional or different shares of stock or
securities, the certificate or certificates for, or other evidences of, such new
or additional or different shares or securities shall be imprinted with the
legend provided in Section 6, and shall be deposited with the Company as escrow
holder under the terms and conditions provided
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in Section 2(d) herein, together with a stock power or other instrument or
transfer appropriately endorsed. In such event, any and all new, substituted or
additional securities or other property (other than cash) to which the Purchaser
is entitled by reason of his ownership of the Shares shall be immediately
subject to the Repurchase Right and Right of First Refusal and be included in
the word "Shares" for all purposes of the Repurchase Right and Right of First
Refusal with the same force and effect as the Shares subject to the Repurchase
Right and the Right of First Refusal under the terms of Sections 2 and 3. While
the total Vested and Unvested Share repurchase price shall remain the same after
each such event, the per share price shall be appropriately adjusted. Shares
acquired as provided in this Section 5 shall be deemed to have been acquired at
the time of acquisition of the Shares on which such Shares were distributed.
6. RESTRICTIVE LEGENDS. All certificates representing the Shares subject
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to the provisions of this Agreement shall, in addition to any legend required to
be placed thereon by federal or state securities laws, have endorsed thereon the
following legend:
"ANY DISPOSITION OF ANY INTEREST IN THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY
THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, AND THE SECURITIES
REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A REPURCHASE RIGHT
AND A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL CONTAINED IN A CERTAIN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE RECORD HOLDER AND THE CORPORATION, A COPY OF WHICH
WILL BE MAILED TO ANY HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE WITHOUT CHARGE
WITHIN 5 DAYS OF RECEIPT BY THE CORPORATION OF A WRITTEN REQUEST
THEREFOR."
7. INVESTMENT REPRESENTATIONS. The Purchaser acknowledges that he is
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aware that the Shares to be issued to him by the Company pursuant to this
Agreement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
In this connection, the Purchaser warrants and represents to the Company as
follows:
(a) The Purchaser is purchasing the Shares solely for the Purchaser's
own account for investment and not with a view to or for sale or distribution of
the Shares or any portion thereof and not with any present intention of selling,
offering to sell or otherwise disposing of or distributing the Shares or any
portion thereof. The Purchaser also represents that the entire legal and
beneficial interest of the Shares the Purchaser is purchasing is being purchased
for, and will be held for the account of, the Purchaser only and neither in
whole nor in part for any other person.
(b) The Purchaser has heretofore discussed the Company and its plans,
operations and financial condition with its officers and that the Purchaser has
heretofore received all such information as the Purchaser deems necessary and
appropriate to enable the Purchaser to evaluate the financial risk inherent in
making an investment in the Shares of the Company and the Purchaser further
represents and warrants that the Purchaser has received satisfactory and
complete information concerning the business and financial condition of the
Company in response to all inquiries in respect thereof.
(c) The Purchaser realizes that the purchase of the Shares will be a
highly speculative investment and that the Purchaser is able, without impairing
the Purchaser's financial
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condition, to hold the Shares for an indefinite period of time and to suffer a
complete loss on the investment.
(d) The Company hereby discloses to the Purchaser and the Purchaser
hereby acknowledges that:
(i) the sale of Shares which he is purchasing has not been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and such
shares must be held indefinitely unless a transfer of them is subsequently
registered under the Act or an exemption from such registration is available;
(ii) the share certificate representing the Shares will be
stamped with the legends restricting transfer specified in this Agreement
between the Company and the Purchaser; and
(iii) the Company will make a notation in its records of the
aforementioned restrictions on transfer and legends.
(e) The Purchaser understands that the Shares are restricted
securities within the meaning of Rule 144 promulgated under the Act; that the
exemption from registration under Rule 144 will not be available in any event
for at least two years from the date of sale of the Shares to the Purchaser, and
even then will not be available unless (i) a public trading market then exists
for the Shares of the Company, (ii) adequate current public information
concerning the Company is then available to the public, (iii) the Purchaser has
been the beneficial owner and the Purchaser has paid the full purchase price for
the Shares at least two years prior to the sale, and (iv) other terms and
conditions of Rule 144 are complied with; and that any sale of the Shares may be
made by it only in limited amounts in accordance with such terms and conditions,
as amended from time to time.
(f) Without in any way limiting any of the other provisions of this
Agreement or its representations set forth above, the Purchaser further agrees
that the Purchaser shall in no event make any disposition of all or any portion
of the Shares which the Purchaser is purchasing unless and until;
(i) there is then in effect a Registration Statement under the
Act covering such proposed disposition and such disposition is made in
accordance with said Registration Statement; or
(ii) (A) the Purchaser shall have notified the Company of the
proposed disposition and shall have furnished the Company with a detailed
statement of the circumstances surrounding the proposed disposition, (B) the
Purchaser shall have furnished the Company with an opinion of counsel to the
effect that such disposition will not require registration of such shares under
the Act, and (C) such opinion of counsel shall have been concurred in by counsel
for the Company and the Company shall have advised the Purchaser of such
concurrence.
8. UNPERMITTED TRANSFERS. The Company shall not be required (a) to
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transfer on its books any Shares of the Company which shall have been sold or
transferred in violation of any of the provisions set forth in this Agreement or
(b) to treat as owner of such shares or to accord the right to vote as such
owner or to pay dividends to any transferee to whom such shares shall have
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been so transferred. In the event of a sale of Shares by the Purchaser pursuant
to Section 3, the Purchaser shall furnish to the Company proof that such sale
was made in compliance with the provisions of Section 3 as to price and general
terms of such sale.
9. "MARKET STAND-OFF" AGREEMENT. Purchaser agrees that, if requested by
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the Company or the managing underwriter of any proposed Public Offering of the
Company's securities, Purchaser will not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose
of any Shares held by Purchaser without the prior written consent of the Company
or such underwriter, as the case may be, during such period of time, not to
exceed 180 days following the effective date of the registration statement filed
by the Company with respect to such Public Offering, as the Company or the
underwriter may specify.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
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between the parties pertaining to its subject matter and supersedes all
contemporaneous written or oral agreements and understandings of the parties,
either express or implied. The parties agree to execute such further instruments
and to take such further action as may reasonably be necessary to carry out the
intent of this Agreement.
11. NO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CREATED. Nothing in this Agreement shall
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affect in any manner whatsoever the right or power of the Company, or a parent
or subsidiary of the Company, to terminate the Purchaser's employment, for any
reason, with or without cause.
12. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in
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writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery or upon
deposit in the United States Post Office, by certified mail with postage and
fees prepaid, addressed to the other party at the address hereinafter shown
below his or its signature or at such other address as such party may designate
by ten days' advance written notice to the other party.
13. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of
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the successors and assigns of the Company and be binding upon the Purchaser and
his heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted
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under the laws of the State of California.
15. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any
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number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all
of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
16. FINANCIAL INFORMATION. The Company will furnish to the Purchaser
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copies of all annual and other periodic financial and informational reports that
the Company distributes generally to its shareholders for so long as the
Purchaser holds securities acquired pursuant to this Agreement.
17. RECEIPT OF PLAN. The Purchaser acknowledges that the Purchaser has
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been furnished with a copy of the Interplay Productions 1997 Stock Incentive
Plan.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS PURCHASER
By: ____________________________ _____________________________________
Its: ___________________________ Address: ____________________________
____________________________
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CONSENT OF SPOUSE
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I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Agreement and that I know its
contents. I am aware that by its provisions, my spouse agrees, among other
things, to a right of first refusal, to the granting of rights to purchase and
to the imposition of certain restrictions on the transfer of the shares of
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation (the "Company"), including my
community interest therein (if any), which rights and restrictions may survive
my spouse's death. I hereby consent to such rights and restrictions and approve
of the provisions of the Agreement.
I further agree that in the event of a dissolution of the marriage between
myself and my spouse, in connection with which I secure or am awarded shares of
the common stock of the Company, or any interest therein through property
settlement agreement or otherwise, I shall receive and hold said shares subject
to all the provisions and restrictions contained in the foregoing Agreement,
including any option of a shareholder or the Company to purchase such shares or
interest from me.
I also acknowledge that I have been advised to obtain independent counsel
to represent my interests with respect to this Agreement but that I have
declined to do so and I hereby expressly waive my right to such independent
counsel.
Date: ______________, 19___ ______________________________
Spouse of ____________________
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EXHIBIT A
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TO RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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RSP- ____
PROMISSORY NOTE
(_____ YEAR, _____%* Interest)
_________________, 19__
Irvine, California
For value received, the undersigned promises to pay to INTERPLAY
PRODUCTIONS (the "Company"), the sum of ____________________________________
Dollars ($_____) in full by or before the ________ anniversary date of the date
hereof, together with interest thereon as hereinafter provided.
The undersigned shall have the right to prepay said principal amount at any
time in whole or in part without penalty. Simple annual interest at the rate of
____________ percent (_____%) per annum on unpaid principal shall be paid
annually on each anniversary of the date hereof and upon each prepayment of
principal, if any.
The entire outstanding principal and interest shall be due and payable if
any one or more of the following events shall have occurred:
(a) The making by the undersigned of any assignment for the benefit
of creditors or the filing by or against the undersigned of any petition in
bankruptcy if such proceeding not be discharged within ninety (90) days of
any such making or filing.
(b) The occurrence of any termination of employment status as set
forth in the Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement of even date herewith
between the undersigned and the Company.
If any installment of principal and/or interest is not paid when due, the
holder hereof may, at its option, declare the entire amount of this note
immediately due and payable.
All payments hereon shall be credited first to accrued but unpaid interest,
and the balance, if any, shall be credited to principal.
If legal action is instituted for the collection of this note, the
undersigned promises to pay such sum as the Court may adjudge reasonable as
attorneys' fees.
This note is given pursuant to that certain Restricted Stock Purchase
Agreement of even date herewith, between the Company and the undersigned and is
subject to all of the terms, rights and remedies set forth therein.
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This note is secured by a Pledge Agreement of even date herewith between
the Company and the undersigned.
_______________________________________
_____________________________
* A fixed rate of interest is to be determined from time to time by action of
the Board of Directors in accordance with prevailing rates and the Internal
Revenue Service prescribed interest rules.
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EXHIBIT B
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TO RESTRICTED COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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RSP-_____
PLEDGE AGREEMENT
THIS PLEDGE AGREEMENT ("Agreement') is executed as of this _____ day of
____________, 19__, between INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation (the
"Company"), and __________________________________________ ("Purchaser").
W I T N E S S E T H:
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For the considerations and undertakings set forth herein, the parties do
hereby agree as follows:
1. To secure payment to the Company of a promissory note ("Note") in the
face amount of _______________________ Dollars ($__________), and extensions or
renewals thereof, which was executed concurrently with the execution of this
Pledge Agreement pursuant to a Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement of even date
herewith between the Company and Purchaser, Purchaser hereby assigns and grants
to the Company a security interest in ___________________ (______) shares
("Shares") of the Common Stock of the Company acquired under the Restricted
Stock Purchase Agreement, together with securities or other collateral (if any)
other than such Shares, all described as follows:
Issuer Certificate No. of Shares Registered Owner
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Purchaser does hereby deposit with the Company, as pledge holder, such
certificates, together with duly executed stock transfer powers.
2. Subject to any obligations of Purchaser under the Restricted Stock
Purchase Agreement, the Company agrees that within a reasonable time after all
or any portion of the Note is paid by Purchaser, the Company shall release and
deliver to Purchaser the number of Shares held hereunder for which such payment
was received. The Company, in its discretion, may release portions of the Shares
upon periodic principal payments or deposit of other or additional security
under the Note. All Shares released and delivered to Purchaser shall be free and
clear of the restrictions of this Pledge Agreement.
3. Unless and until Purchaser defaults in his performance under the terms
of the Note, the terms of this Pledge Agreement and/or the terms of the
Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement, the Shares held by the Company at any time
under this Pledge Agreement shall remain registered in the name of Purchaser on
the records of the Company, and Purchaser may vote the Shares on all
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corporate questions (if the same shall be entitled to voting rights) and shall
be entitled to receive all dividends and other amounts accruing as a result of
his ownership of the Shares.
4. In the event the Purchaser defaults in the performance of any of the
terms of the Note, this Pledge Agreement or the Restricted Stock Purchase
Agreement, the Company may exercise any and all rights which it may have under
the California Uniform Commercial Code or any other applicable statute, case,
ruling regulation or law; subject, however, to all permits, orders, consents,
rules and regulations of the California Commissioner of Corporations and the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Reserve Board relating
hereto, to which Purchaser agrees to be bound.
5. If during the term of this Pledge Agreement the Company should become
a party to any merger, consolidation or other reorganization, this Pledge
Agreement shall be adjusted so as to apply to the securities to which a holder
of the Shares subject to this Pledge Agreement would have been entitled upon
such merger, consolidation or reorganization; and, if during the term of this
Pledge Agreement the Company shall be dissolved or its existence otherwise
terminated, then that portion of the assets and consideration to which a holder
of the Shares subject to this Pledge Agreement would have been entitled in such
transaction shall be the subject matter of this Pledge Agreement for the
remainder of its term. This Section 5 shall in no way limit the right of the
Company to repurchase shares under the Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement.
6. This Pledge Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon the heirs, executors and administrators of the parties hereto.
7. The rights, powers and remedies given to the Company by this Agreement
shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to the Company
under the Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement or any statute or rule of law. Any
forbearance or failure or delay by the Company in exercising any right, power or
remedy hereunder shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such right, power or
remedy, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power or remedy
preclude the further exercise thereof.
8. The Board of Directors may demand and receive payment or additional
security if for any reason the collateral hereunder is insufficient to meet
minimum requirements established under federal or state securities or banking
regulations or as may be necessary to bring the Note and the security into
compliance with any such law or regulations. Any failure of Purchaser to meet
any such demand shall be deemed a default under this Pledge Agreement and under
the note secured hereby.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day
and year first above written.
PURCHASER
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(Signature)
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By: ______________________________
Its: _____________________________
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EXHIBIT 10.4
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AND NONQUALIFIED STOCK
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OPTION PLAN-1994
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1. Purposes of the Plan.
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The purposes of this Incentive Stock Option and Nonqualified Stock
Option Plan-1994 (the "Plan") of Interplay Productions, a California corporation
(the "Company"), are (a) to insure the retention of the services of existing
executive personnel, employees and non-employee directors of the Company or its
affiliates; (b) to attract and retain competent new executive personnel and
employees; (c) to provide incentive to all such personnel, employees and non-
employee directors to devote their utmost effort and skill to the advancement
and betterment of the Company, by permitting them to participate in the
ownership of the Company and thereby in the success and increased value of the
Company; and (d) to allow consultants, business associates and others with
important business relationships with the Company the opportunity to participate
in the ownership of the Company and thereby have an interest in the success and
increased value of the Company.
2. Shares Subject to the Plan.
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The shares of stock subject to the incentive options having the terms
and conditions set forth in Section 6 below (hereinafter "incentive options")
and/or nonqualified options having the terms and conditions set forth in Section
7 below (hereinafter "nonqualified options") and other provisions of the Plan
shall be shares of the Company's authorized but unissued or reacquired common
stock (herein sometimes referred to as the "Common Stock"). The total number of
shares of the Common Stock of the Company which may be issued under the Plan
shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 608,300. The limitations established by the
preceding sentence shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Section 8
below. In the event that any outstanding incentive option or nonqualified
option granted under the Plan can no longer under any circumstances be
exercised, or in the event that any shares purchased pursuant to the Plan are
reacquired by the Company, for any reason, the shares of Common Stock allocable
to the unexercised portion of such incentive option or nonqualified option, or
the shares reacquired, as the case may be, may again be subject to grant or
issuance under the Plan.
3. Eligibility.
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(a) Incentive Options. Officers and other employees of the Company or
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its parent or of any subsidiary corporation (including directors if they are
also employees of the Company or a subsidiary), as may be determined by the
Board or the Committee, who qualify for incentive stock options under the
applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, will be eligible for
selection to receive incentive options under the Plan. An employee who has been
granted an incentive option may, if otherwise eligible, be granted an additional
incentive option or options and/or receive nonqualified options if the Board or
Committee shall so determine.
(b) Nonqualified Options. Officers and other employees of the Company
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or of any subsidiary corporation, any member of the Board of Directors of the
Company, whether or
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not he or she is employed by the Company, or consultants, business associates or
others with important business relationships with the Company, will be eligible
to receive nonqualified options under the Plan. An individual who has been
granted a nonqualified option may, if otherwise eligible, be granted an
incentive option (if otherwise eligible) or an additional nonqualified option or
options if the Board or Committee shall so determine.
(c) Directors. Notwithstanding any provision hereof to the contrary,
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in the event shares of the Company's Common Stock are registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), no director of
the Company shall be eligible to receive any option under the Plan, unless (A)
if granted by action of the Board of Directors, all of the directors are at the
date of such action "disinterested persons", or (B) if granted by action of the
Committee, all members of the Committee are at the date of such action
"disinterested persons". For the purposes hereof, a "disinterested person"
shall mean a person so defined in Rule 16b-3 promulgated pursuant to the
Exchange Act as the same may be in effect from time to time, or any successor
rule or provision thereto.
(d) General Limitation. Notwithstanding any provision hereof to the
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contrary, no participant under the Plan shall be eligible to receive during any
calendar year an incentive option or nonqualified option in excess of the
limitations set forth in Sections 6(j), 7(a)(vi), and 7(b)(v) below.
4. Administration of the Plan.
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(a) This Plan shall be administered by the Board of Directors of the
Company (the "Board") or by a committee (the "Committee") consisting of two (2)
or more directors, who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the
Board. No person serving as a member of the Board or the Committee shall act on
any matter relating solely to such person's own interests under the Plan or any
option thereunder. For purposes of the Plan, the term "Administrator" shall
mean the Board, or if the Board delegates responsibility for any matter to the
Committee, the Committee. The Administrator may from time to time, in its
discretion, determine which persons shall be granted incentive options or
nonqualified options under the Plan, the terms thereof, and the number of shares
for which an incentive option or options or nonqualified option or options shall
be granted.
(b) The Administrator shall have full and final authority to
determine the persons to whom, and the time or times at which, incentive options
or nonqualified options shall be granted, the number of shares to be represented
by each incentive option or nonqualified option and the consideration to be
received by the Company upon the exercise thereof; to interpret the Plan; to
amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan; to determine the
form and content of the incentive options or nonqualified options to be issued
under the Plan; to determine the identity or capacity of any persons who may be
entitled to exercise a participant's rights under any incentive option or
nonqualified option agreement under the Plan; to correct any defect or supply
any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan or in any incentive
option or nonqualified option agreement in the manner and to the extent the
Board or Committee deems desirable to carry the Plan, incentive option or
nonqualified option agreement into effect; to accelerate the exercise date of
any incentive option or nonqualified option; to provide for an option to the
Company to repurchase any shares issued upon exercise of an option upon
termination of employment; and to make all other determinations necessary or
advisable for
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the administration of the Plan, but only to the extent not contrary to the
express provisions of the Plan. Any action, decision, interpretation or
determination by the Administrator with respect to the application or
administration of the Plan shall be final and binding on all participants and
prospective participants.
5. Option Price.
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(a) Incentive Options. The exercise price of the shares of Common
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Stock covered by each incentive option granted under the Plan shall not be less
than the fair market value of such shares on the date the incentive option is
granted; provided, however, that the exercise price shall not be less than 110%
of the fair market value if the person to whom such incentive option is granted
owns 10% or more of the total outstanding stock of the Company.
(b) Nonqualified Options. The exercise price of the shares of Common
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Stock covered by each nonqualified option granted under the Plan shall be set at
such price as the Administrator shall determine in its discretion.
(c) Fair Market Value. For purposes of this Section 5, fair market
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value shall, if the Common Stock is not listed or admitted to trading on a stock
exchange, be the average of the closing bid price and asked price of the Common
Stock in the over-the-counter market on the date the incentive option or
nonqualified option is granted, or, if the Common Stock is then listed or
admitted to trading on any stock exchange or the NASDAQ National Market System
in the over-the-counter market, the closing sale price on such day on the
principal stock exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or admitted to
trading, or, if no sale takes place on such day on such national market system
or principal exchange, then the closing sale price of the Common Stock on such
national market system or exchange on the next preceding day on which a sale
occurred. During such times as there is not a market price available, the fair
market value of the Company's Common Stock shall be determined by the
Administrator, which shall consider, among other facts which it considers to be
relevant, the book value of such stock, the earnings of the Company, and the
prices at which shares of Common Stock have been sold in recent transactions, if
any. The exercise price or the purchase price, as the case may be, shall be
subject to adjustment as provided in Section 8 below.
6. Terms and Conditions of Incentive Options.
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Each incentive option granted pursuant to this Plan shall be evidenced
by a written Incentive Option Agreement which shall specify that the options
subject thereto are incentive options within the meaning of Section 422 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The granting of an
incentive option shall take place only when a written Incentive Option Agreement
shall have been duly executed and delivered by or on behalf of the Company to
the optionee to whom such incentive option shall be granted. Neither anything
contained in the Plan nor in any resolution adopted or to be adopted by the
Administrator shall constitute the granting of any incentive option. The
Incentive Option Agreement shall be in such form as the Administrator shall,
from time to time, recommend, but shall comply with and be subject to the
following terms and conditions:
(a) Medium and Time of Payment. The option price upon the exercise of
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the incentive option shall be payable (i) in United States dollars payable in
cash, certified check, or
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bank draft; (ii) subject to any legal restrictions on the acquisition or
purchase of its shares by the Company, by the delivery of shares of Common Stock
which shall be deemed to have a value to the Company equal to the aggregate fair
market value of such shares determined at the date of such exercise in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5 above; (iii) by the issuance of a
promissory note in a form acceptable to the Administrator, (iv) by cancellation
of indebtedness of the Company to optionee, (v) by waiver of compensation due or
accrued to optionee for services rendered, (vi) provided that a public market
for the Company's stock exists, through a "same day sale" commitment from the
optionee and a broker-dealer that is a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers (an "NASD" Dealer) whereby the optionee irrevocably elects to
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exercise his Option and to sell a portion of the Shares so purchased to pay for
the exercise price and whereby the NASD Dealer irrevocably commits upon receipt
of such Shares to forward the exercise price directly to the Company, (vii)
provided that a public market for the Company's stock exists, through a "margin"
commitment from the optionee and a NASD Dealer whereby the optionee irrevocably
elects to exercise his Option and to pledge the Shares so purchased to the NASD
Dealer in a margin account as security for a loan from the NASD Dealer in the
amount of the exercise price, and whereby the NASD Dealer irrevocably commits
upon receipt of such Shares to forward the exercise price directly to the
Company, or (viii) any combination of (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), or
(vii) above. If payment, in whole or in part, is permitted to be made by
delivery of a promissory note, the Administrator may require the shares so
purchased to be pledged with the Company to secure the note. The pledge shall be
in such form and contain such terms as the Administrator deems appropriate.
(b) Grant of Incentive Option. Any incentive option shall be granted
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within ten years from the date of the adoption of this Plan or the date this
Plan is approved by the shareholders of the Company, whichever is earlier.
(c) Number of Shares. The incentive option shall state the total
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number of shares to which it pertains.
(d) Incentive Option Price. The incentive option price shall be not
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less than the fair market value of the shares of Common Stock on the date of the
granting of the option.
(e) Term of Incentive Option. Each incentive option granted under the
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Plan shall expire within a period of not more than ten (10) years from the date
the incentive option is granted; provided, however, that the incentive option
shall expire within a period of not more than five (5) years if granted to a
person who is the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the outstanding stock of
the Company.
(f) Date of Exercise. The Administrator may, in its discretion,
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provide that an incentive option may be exercised immediately or that it may not
be exercised in whole or in part for any specified period or periods of time or
subject to the completion of specified projects or fulfillment of specified
duties or responsibilities, or fulfillment of specified financial or other
objectives. Except as may be so provided, any incentive option may be exercised
in whole at any time or in part from time to time during its term.
(g) Termination of Employment Except Death or Disability. In the
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event that an optionee who is an employee of the Company shall cease to be
employed by the Company or a parent or any subsidiary corporation of the Company
or a corporation or a parent or subsidiary
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corporation of a corporation issuing and assuming an incentive option in a
transaction to which Section 425(a) of the Code, as amended, applies, for any
reason other than his or her death or disability, (i) all incentive options
granted to any such optionee pursuant to this Plan which are not exercisable at
the date of such cessation shall terminate immediately and become void and of no
effect, and (ii) all incentive options granted to any such optionee pursuant to
this Plan which are exercisable at the date of such cessation may be exercised
at any time within three (3) months of the date of such cessation, but in any
event no later than the date of expiration of the incentive option period, and
if not so exercised within such time shall become void and of no effect at the
end of such time.
(h) Death or Disability of Optionee. If the optionee shall cease to
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be employed by the Company due to his or her death or disability (within the
meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code) and shall not have fully exercised his
or her incentive options granted pursuant to the Plan, (i) all of such incentive
options that had not become exercisable by the date of such cessation shall
automatically terminate and be void and of no effect, and (ii) all of such
incentive options which had become exercisable prior to such cessation of
employment may be exercised at any time within one (1) year after the optionee's
cessation of employment as a result of such death or disability but in any event
no later than the date of expiration of the incentive option period, by such
optionee, or in the event of death, by the executors or administrators of the
optionee's estate or by any person or persons who shall have acquired the
incentive option directly from the optionee by bequest or inheritance.
(i) Rights as a Shareholder. An optionee or a transferee of an
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incentive option shall have no rights as a shareholder with respect to any
shares of Common Stock covered by his or her incentive option until the date of
the issuance of a share certificate to him or her for such shares. No
adjustment shall be made for dividends or distributions or other rights for
which the record date is prior to the date such share certificate is issued.
(j) Nonassignability of Rights. No incentive option shall be
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assignable or transferable by the person receiving same except by will or the
laws of descent and distribution. During the life of such person, the incentive
option shall be exercisable only by him or her.
(k) Limitation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Plan, to
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the extent that the aggregate fair market value (determined in accordance with
the provisions of Section 5 above as of the time the incentive option is
granted) of the shares of Common Stock with respect to which incentive stock
options are exercisable for the first time by the optionee during any calendar
year (under all such plans of the Company and its parent and subsidiary
corporations) exceeds $100,000, such options representing such excess shall be
Nonqualified Options.
(l) Other Provisions. Any Incentive Option Agreement may contain such
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other terms, provisions and conditions as may be determined by the
Administrator, which are not inconsistent with the provisions of Section 422 of
the Code, including, without limitation, provisions requiring restrictions to be
placed on the transferability of shares acquired on the exercise of stock
options under the plan and provisions granting the Company the option of the
Company to repurchase any shares issued upon the exercise of an option upon
termination of employment. Incentive options granted to different persons, or to
the same person at different times, may be subject to terms, conditions and
restrictions which differ from each other.
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7. Terms and Conditions of Nonqualified Options.
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Each nonqualified option granted pursuant to this Plan shall be
evidenced by a written Nonqualified Option Agreement which shall specify that
the options subject thereto are nonqualified options. The granting of a
nonqualified option shall take place only when this written Nonqualified Option
Agreement shall have been duly executed and delivered by or on behalf of the
Company to the optionee to whom such nonqualified option shall be granted.
Neither anything contained in the Plan nor in any resolution adopted or to be
adopted by the Administrator shall constitute the granting of any nonqualified
option. The Nonqualified Option Agreement shall be in such form as the
Administrator shall, from time to time, recommend, but shall comply with and be
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a) Medium and Time of Payment. The nonqualified option price shall
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be payable (i) in United States dollars payable in cash, certified check, or
bank draft; (ii) subject to any legal restrictions on the acquisition or
purchase of its shares by the Company, by the delivery of shares of Common Stock
which shall be deemed to have a value to the Company equal to the aggregate fair
market value of such shares determined at the date of such exercise in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5 above; (iii) or by the issuance of a
promissory note in a form acceptable to the Administrator; (iv) by cancellation
of indebtedness of the Company to optionee, (v) by waiver of compensation due or
accrued to optionee for services rendered, (vi) provided that a public market
for the Company's stock exists, through a "same day sale" commitment from the
optionee and an NASD Dealer whereby the optionee irrevocably elects to exercise
his Option and to sell a portion of the Shares so purchased to pay for the
exercise price and whereby the NASD Dealer irrevocably commits upon receipt of
such Shares to forward the exercise price directly to the Company, (vii)
provided that a public market for the Company's stock exists, through a "margin"
commitment from the optionee and a NASD Dealer whereby the optionee irrevocably
elects to exercise his Option and to pledge the Shares so purchased to the NASD
Dealer in a margin account as security for a loan from the NASD Dealer in the
amount of the exercise price, and whereby the NASD Dealer irrevocably commits
upon receipt of such Shares to forward the exercise price directly to the
Company, or (viii) any combination of (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), or
(vii) above. If payment, in whole or in part, is permitted to be made by
delivery of a promissory note, the Administrator may require the shares so
purchased to be pledged with the Company to secure the note. The pledge shall
be in such form and contain such terms as the Administrator deems appropriate.
(b) Number of Shares. The nonqualified option shall state the total
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number of shares to which it pertains.
(c) Term of Nonqualified Option. Each nonqualified option granted
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under the Plan shall expire within a period of not more than ten (10) years from
the date the nonqualified option is granted.
(d) Date of Exercise. The Administrator may, in its discretion,
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provide that a nonqualified option may be exercised immediately or that it may
not be exercised in whole or in part for any specified period or periods of time
or subject to the completion of specified projects or fulfillment of specified
duties or responsibilities or the fulfillment of specified financial or other
objectives. Except as may be so provided, any nonqualified option may be
exercised in whole at any time or in part from time to time during its term.
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(e) Termination of Employment Except Death or Disability. In the
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event that an optionee who is an employee of the Company shall cease to be
employed by the Company or any of its subsidiaries for any reason other than his
or her death or disability, or, in the event that an optionee who is a director
but not an employee of the Company shall cease to be a director of the Company
for any reason other than his or her death or disability, (i) all nonqualified
options granted to any such optionee pursuant to this Plan which are not
exercisable at the date of such cessation shall terminate immediately and become
void and of no effect, and (ii) all nonqualified options granted to any such
optionee pursuant to this Plan which are exercisable at the date of such
cessation may be exercised at any time within three (3) months of the date of
such cessation, but in any event no later than the date of expiration of the
nonqualified option period, and if not so exercised within such time shall
become void and of no effect at the end of such time.
(f) Death or Disability of Optionee. If the optionee shall cease to
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be employed by the Company (or, in the case of a non-employee director, shall
cease to be a director of the Company) due to his or her death or permanent
disability and shall not have fully exercised his or her nonqualified options
granted pursuant to the Plan prior to such cessation, (A) all nonqualified
options of such optionee outstanding under this Plan which were not exercisable
at the date of such cessation shall terminate immediately and become void and of
no effect, and (B) all of such options which were exercisable at the date of
cessation may be exercised at any time within one (l) year after the date of
cessation, but in any event no later than the date of expiration of the
nonqualified option period, by such optionee, or in the event of death, by the
executors or administrators of the optionee's estate or by any person or persons
who shall have acquired the nonqualified option directly from the optionee by
bequest or inheritance.
(g) Rights as a Shareholder. A nonqualified optionee shall have no
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rights as a shareholder with respect to any shares of Common Stock covered by
his or her nonqualified option until the date of the issuance of a share
certificate to such optionee for such shares. No adjustment shall be made for
dividends or distributions or other rights for which the record date is prior to
the date such share certificate is issued.
(h) Nonassignability of Rights. No nonqualified option shall be
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assignable or transferable by the person receiving same except by will or the
laws of descent and distribution. During the life of such person, the
nonqualified option shall be exercisable only by him or her.
(i) Other Provisions. Any Nonqualified Option Agreement may contain
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such other terms, provisions and conditions as may be determined by the
Administrator. Nonqualified options granted or offers to purchase restricted
shares made to different persons, or to the same person at different times, may
be subject to terms, conditions and restrictions which differ from each other.
8. Changes in Capital Structure.
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In the event that the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the
Company are hereafter increased or decreased or changed into or exchanged for a
different number or kind of shares or other securities of the Company by reason
of merger, consolidation or reorganization in which the Company is the surviving
corporation (other than a merger, consolidation or reorganization in which,
although the Company is the surviving corporation, there is a change in
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the ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the Company's outstanding
capital stock) or of a recapitalization, stock split, combination of shares,
reclassification, reincorporation, stock dividend (in excess of 2%), or other
change in the corporate structure of the Company, appropriate adjustments shall
be made by the Board of Directors in the aggregate number and kind of shares
subject to this Plan, and the number and kind of shares and the price per share
subject to outstanding incentive options and nonqualified options in order to
preserve, but not to increase, the benefits to persons then holding incentive
options and/or nonqualified options.
In the event that the Company at any time proposes to sell substantially
all of its assets, merge into, consolidate with or to enter into any other
reorganization (including the sale of substantially all of its assets) in which
the Company is not the surviving corporation, or if the Company is the surviving
corporation and there is a charge the ownership of more than fifty percent (50%)
of the Company's outstanding capital stock as a result of such transaction, the
Plan and all unexercised incentive options or nonqualified options granted
hereunder shall terminate, unless provision is made in writing in connection
with such transaction for the continuance of the Plan and for the assumption of
incentive options and nonqualified options theretofore granted, or the
substitution for such incentive options and nonqualified options of new options
covering shares of a successor corporation, with appropriate adjustments as to
number and kind of shares and prices, in which event the Plan and the incentive
options and nonqualified options theretofore granted or the new incentive
options and nonqualified options substituted therefor, shall continue in the
manner and under the terms so provided. If such provision is not made in such
transaction for the continuance of the Plan and the assumption of incentive
options and nonqualified options theretofore granted or the substitution for
such incentive options and nonqualified options of new incentive options and
nonqualified options covering the shares of a successor corporation, then the
Administrator shall cause written notice of the proposed transaction to be given
to the persons holding incentive options or nonqualified options not less than
thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated effective date of the proposed
transaction, and all incentive options and nonqualified options shall be
accelerated and, concurrent with the effective date of the proposed transaction,
such persons shall have the right to exercise incentive options and nonqualified
options in respect to any or all shares then subject thereto. The Administrator
shall have the right, with respect to any specific incentive option and
nonqualified option granted under the Plan, to provide that all incentive
options or nonqualified options shall be accelerated in any event upon the
effective date of the proposed transaction.
9. Amendment and Termination of the Plan.
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The Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time alter,
amend, suspend or terminate the Plan in such respects as the Board of Directors
may deem advisable; provided, however, that no such alteration, amendment,
suspension or termination shall be made which shall substantially affect or
impair the rights of any person under any incentive option or nonqualified
option theretofore granted to him without his consent. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the
Board of Directors of the Company may alter or amend the Plan to comply with
requirements under the Internal Revenue Code relating to restricted stock
options, incentive options, qualified options or other options which give the
optionee more favorable tax treatment than that applicable to options granted
under this Plan as of the date of its adoption. Upon any such alteration or
amendment, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any outstanding option
granted hereunder shall be
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subject to the more favorable tax treatment afforded to an optionee pursuant to
such terms and conditions as the Administrator may determine.
Unless the Plan shall theretofore have been terminated, the Plan shall
be effective as of April 1, 1994, and shall terminate on April 1, 2004.
10. Application of Funds.
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The proceeds received by the Company from the sale of Common Stock
pursuant to incentive options and nonqualified options, except as otherwise
provided herein, will be used for general corporate purposes.
11. No Obligation to Exercise Option or Right of Purchase.
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The granting of an incentive option or nonqualified option shall
impose no obligation upon the optionee to exercise such an incentive option or
nonqualified option.
12. Continuance of Employment.
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The Plan or the granting of any incentive option or nonqualified
option thereunder shall not impose any obligation on the Company to continue the
employment of any optionee.
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CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
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The undersigned Secretary of Interplay Productions, a California
corporation (the "Company"), hereby certifies that the following resolutions
amending the Incentive Stock Option and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan-1994 (the
"1994 Plan"), were duly adopted by the Board of Directors on September 9, 1996:
AMENDMENT OF 1994 PLAN
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Section 3(b) of the 1994 Plan is hereby amended and restated in its
entirety as follows:
"(b) Nonqualified Options. Officers and other employees of the
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Company or of any subsidiary corporation, any member of the Board of
Directors of the Company, whether or not he or she is employed by the
Company, or consultants, business associates or others with important
business relationships with the Company, including any trust, IRA account
or estate planning device (an "Estate Planning Device") for the benefit of
the foregoing, will be eligible to receive nonqualified options under the
Plan. An individual, or Estate Planning Device, who or that has been
granted a nonqualified option may, if otherwise eligible, be granted an
incentive option (if otherwise eligible) or an additional nonqualified
option or options if the Board or Committee shall so determine."
Section 7(h) of the 1994 Plan is hereby amended and restated in its
entirety as follows:
"(h) Nonassignability of Rights. No nonqualified option shall be
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assignable or transferable by the person receiving same without the prior
written consent of the Company except by will or the laws of descent and
distribution."
Section 7(j) shall be added to the 1994 Plan to read in full as follows:
"(j) Applicability to Estate Planning Devices. With respect to
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subsections (e) and (f) above, in the event of a termination of employment
of a person who is the beneficial owner of nonqualified options held by an
Estate Planning Device, the exercisability provisions of subsections (e)
and (f) above shall be applicable to such Estate Planning Device."
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the
Corporation effective this 14th day of February, 1997.
/s/ Lisa Ann Latham
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LISA ANN LATHAM, Secretary
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY
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The undersigned Assistant Secretary of Interplay Productions, a California
corporation (the "Company"), hereby certifies that the following resolutions
amending the Incentive Stock Option and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan-1994 (the
"1994 Plan"), were duly adopted by the Board of Directors and ratified by the
Shareholders effective June 3, 1996:
AMENDMENT OF 1994 PLAN
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Section 2 of the 1994 Plan is hereby amended and restated in its entirety
as follows:
"2. Shares Subject to the Plan.
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The shares of stock subject to the incentive
options having the terms and conditions set forth in Section
6 below (hereinafter "incentive options") and/or
nonqualified options having the terms and conditions set
forth in Section 7 below (hereinafter "nonqualified
options") and other provisions of the Plan shall be shares
of the Company=s authorized but unissued or reacquired
common stock (herein sometimes referred to as the "Common
Stock"). The total number of shares of the Common Stock of
the Company which may be issued under the Plan shall not
exceed, in the aggregate, eight hundred eight thousand three
hundred (808,300). The limitations established by the
preceding sentence shall be subject to adjustment as
provided in Section 8 below. In the event that any
outstanding incentive option or nonqualified option granted
under the Plan can no longer under any circumstances be
exercised, or in the event that any shares purchased
pursuant to the Plan are reacquired by the Company, for any
reason, the shares of Common Stock allocable to the
unexercised portion of such incentive option or nonqualified
option, or the shares reacquired, as the case may be, may
again be subject to grant or issuance under the Plan."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the
Corporation effective this 3rd day of June, 1996.
/s/ Lisa Ann Latham
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LISA ANN LATHAM, Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT 10.5
NQSO-XXX
NONQUALIFIED COMMON STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
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THIS NONQUALIFIED COMMON STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), made
this [DATE], between INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation
(hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), and [NAME], an employee of the
Company, its parent or one or more of its subsidiaries, or a director or advisor
of the Company (hereinafter referred to as the "Optionee"), is made with
reference to the following fact:
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The Company desires, by affording the Optionee an opportunity to purchase
shares of Common Stock in the Company (hereinafter called "Shares"), as
hereinafter provided, to carry out the purpose of the "Incentive Stock Option
and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan-1994" (the "Plan").
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants hereinafter set
forth, and for good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto have agreed,
and do hereby agree, as follows:
1. Grant of Option.
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The Company hereby irrevocably grants to the Optionee the right and
option (hereinafter called the "Option") to purchase all or any part of an
aggregate of [OPTION NO.] Shares (such number being subject to adjustment as
provided in Section 7 hereof) on the terms and conditions herein set forth. The
Option granted herein is a "nonqualified option" within the meaning of the Plan.
2. Purchase Price.
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The purchase price of the Shares covered by the Option shall be
[EXERCISE PRICE] per share.
3. Term of Option.
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The term of the Option shall commence on the date hereof and all
rights to purchase shares hereunder shall cease at 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2006,
subject to earlier termination as provided herein. Except as may otherwise be
provided in this Agreement, options granted hereunder may be cumulative and
exercised as follows:
During the Period: Optionee May Purchase:
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Before DATES 0% of the Shares
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On and after DATES, but
before DATES 20% of the Shares
On and after DATES, but
before DATES 40% of the Shares
On and after DATES, but
before DATES 60% of the Shares
On and after DATES, but
before DATES 80% of the Shares
On and after DATES 100% of the Shares
The purchase price of the Shares as to which the Option shall be
exercised shall be paid in full at the time of exercise (i) in cash, or by
certified check or by bank draft; (ii) subject to any legal restrictions on the
acquisition or purchase of its shares by the Company and with the prior written
consent and approval of the Company, by the delivery of shares of Common Stock
of the Company which shall be deemed to have a value to the Company equal to the
aggregate fair market value of such shares determined in accordance with Section
5 of the Plan; or (iii) any combination of (i) or (ii) above. Except as provided
in Section 5 hereof, the Option may not be exercised at any time unless (i) if
the Optionee is an employee of the Company, the Optionee shall have been
continuously, from the date hereof to the date of the exercise of the Option, an
employee of the Company, its parent, if any, or of one or more of its
subsidiaries or a corporation or a parent or subsidiary of a corporation issuing
or assuming an option to which Section 425(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, applies (collectively the "Affiliates"); or (ii) if the
Optionee is a director of the Company, the Optionee shall have been
continuously, from the date hereof to the date of the exercise of the Option, a
director of the Company, or its Affiliates. The holder of the Option shall not
have any of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the shares covered by
the Option as to any shares of Common Stock not actually issued and delivered to
Optionee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Optionee shall have no right to
exercise this Option to purchase Shares that have become exercisable herein
until such time as the Company takes such action as it deems necessary in good
faith to comply with the securities laws of the state of residence of Optionee.
4. Nontransferability.
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The Option shall not be transferable other than by will or the laws of
descent and distribution, and the Option may be exercised, during the lifetime
of the Optionee, only by Optionee. More particularly (but without limiting the
generality of the foregoing), the Option may not be assigned, transferred
(except as provided in Section 5 hereof), pledged or hypothecated in any way,
shall not be assignable by operation of law and shall not be subject to
execution, attachment or similar process. Any attempted assignment, transfer,
pledge, hypothecation or other disposition of the Option contrary to the
provisions hereof, and the levy of any execution, attachment or similar process
upon the Option, shall be null and void and without effect.
5. Termination of Employment or Status as a Director or Advisor.
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In the event that the Optionee is an employee of the Company and the
Optionee shall cease to be employed by the Company, or its Affiliates, or in the
event the Optionee is a director or advisor of the Company and ceases to be a
director or advisor of the Company or its Affiliates, for any reason whatsoever,
other than by reason of death or disability, this Option shall terminate
immediately; provided, however, that the Optionee shall have the right to
exercise this Option at any time within three (3) months after such cessation of
employment or status as a director or advisor, but in no event later than the
date of expiration of the option period, but the number of Shares purchasable
upon such exercise of the Option shall not in any case exceed the number which
would have been purchasable if the Optionee had exercised the Option on the date
of such cessation. If the Optionee shall become disabled (within the meaning of
Section 22(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) and shall not
have fully exercised his options granted pursuant to the Plan, all of such
options, whether or not otherwise exercisable, may be exercised at any time
within one (1) year after the Optionee's cessation of employment or status as a
director or advisor as a result of such disability but in any event no later
than the date of expiration of the option period, by the Optionee. If the
Optionee shall die while an employee, director or advisor of the Company, or its
Affiliates, Optionee's estate, personal representative or beneficiary shall have
the right to exercise all of the shares subject to this Option, whether or not
they would otherwise have been purchasable if the Optionee's death had not
occurred, at any time within one (1) year from the date of Optionee's death, but
in no event later than the date of expiration of the option period.
6. Other Expirations.
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In addition to any other event causing an expiration or termination of
this Option, this Option shall expire and all rights to purchase Shares shall
cease (to the extent not theretofore terminated or expired as herein provided)
upon the effective date of the dissolution or liquidation of the Company or upon
a merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or shares, separation or
reorganization of the Company with one or more entities, corporate or otherwise,
as a result of which the Company is not the surviving entity, or if the Company
is the surviving entity and the ownership of the outstanding capital stock of
the Company following the transaction changes by 50% or more as a result of such
transaction, or of a sale of substantially all of the property or shares of the
Company to another entity, corporate or otherwise; provided, however, that the
Company may, in its discretion, and immediately prior to any such transaction,
cause a new option to be substituted for this Option or cause this Option to be
assumed by an employer entity or a parent or subsidiary of such entity; and such
new option shall apply to all shares issued in addition to or substitution,
replacement or modification of the shares theretofore covered by such option;
provided that,
(1) the excess of the aggregate fair market value of the shares
subject to the option immediately after the substitution or assumption over
the aggregate option price of such shares shall not be more than the excess
of the aggregate fair market value of all shares subject to the option
immediately before such substitution or assumption over the aggregate
option price of such shares; and
(2) the new option or the assumption of the existing option shall not
give the Optionee additional benefits which he did not have under the old
option or prior to such assumption; and
(3) an appropriate adjustment of the original option price shall be
made among original shares subject to the option and any additional shares
or shares issued in substitution, replacement or modification thereof.
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If no provision is made for the continuance of the Plan and the assumption of
this Option, or the substitution of this Option of new options as hereinabove
provided, then the Company shall cause written notice to be given to the
Optionee of the proposed transaction not less than thirty (30) days prior to the
anticipated effective date thereof, and this Option, if not already exercisable,
shall thereupon become immediately exercisable and the Optionee shall have the
right to exercise this Option at any time prior to the effective date of the
termination of the option plan or the proposed transaction.
7. Adjustments.
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The number and class of shares subject to this Option, and the
purchase price per share (but not the total purchase price), and the minimum
number of shares as to which this Option may be exercised at any one time, shall
all be proportionately adjusted in the event of any change or increase or
decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock in the Company, without
receipt of consideration by the Company, which result from a split-up or
consolidation of shares, payment of a share dividend (in excess of two percent
(2%)), a recapitalization, combination of shares or other like capital
adjustment, so that, upon exercise of this Option, the Optionee shall receive
the number and class of shares Optionee would have received had Optionee been
the holder of the number of shares of Common Stock in the Company, for which
this Option is being exercised, on the date of such change or increase or
decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock in the Company. Subject
to any required action by its shareholders, if the Company shall be a surviving
entity in any reorganization, merger or consolidation, this Option shall be
proportionately adjusted so as to apply to the securities to which the holder of
the number of shares of Common Stock in the Company subject to this Option would
have been entitled. Adjustments under this paragraph shall be made by the Board
of Directors whose determination with respect thereto shall be final and
conclusive. No fractional share shall be issued under this Option or upon any
such adjustment. No adjustments shall be made for issuances of any securities if
any consideration is received by the Company.
8. Repurchase of Shares.
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The Optionee agrees to sign the form of Buy-Sell Agreement attached
hereto. Optionee shall have no right to any shares subject to this Option unless
such Buy-Sell Agreement is signed and agreed to by the Optionee.
9. Notice.
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All notices, requests, consents and other communications hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or
mailed, by United States certified or registered mail, prepaid, to the parties
or their assignees at the addresses set forth opposite their signatures below
(or such other address as shall be given in writing by either party to the
other).
10. Method of Exercising Option.
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this Nonqualified Common Stock
Option Agreement, this Option may be exercised by written notice to the Company,
at its principal office in the State of California, which presently is located
at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, California 92714. Such notice shall state the
election to exercise the Option and the number of shares in respect of which it
is being exercised and shall be signed by the person or persons so exercising
the Option. Such notice shall be accompanied by (i) payment in cash, certified
check, bank draft or certificates for shares of the
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Common Stock of the Company equal to, in the aggregate, the full purchase price
of such shares, and (ii) payment in cash, certified check or bank draft of any
payroll withholding taxes resulting from the exercise, as determined by the
Company. The Company shall deliver a certificate or certificates representing
the shares subject to such exercise as soon as practicable after the notice
shall be received. The certificate or certificates for the shares as to which
the Option shall have been so exercised shall be registered in the name of the
person or persons so exercising the Option and shall be delivered as provided
above to or upon the written order of the person or persons exercising the
Option. In the event the Option shall be exercised by any person or persons
other than the Optionee in accordance with the terms hereof, such notice shall
be accompanied by appropriate proof of the right of such person or persons to
exercise the Option. All shares that shall be purchased upon the exercise of the
Option as provided herein shall be fully paid and nonassessable. The holder of
this Option shall not be entitled to the privileges of share ownership as to any
shares of Common Stock not actually issued and delivered to Optionee. The
Optionee hereby certifies that all shares of Common Stock in the Company
purchased or to be purchased by Optionee pursuant to the exercise of this Option
are being or are to be acquired by Optionee for investment and not with a view
to the distribution thereof. In addition, the person exercising the Option shall
execute and deliver to the Company with the notice provided for above an
investment letter in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
11. No Agreement to Employ.
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Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to constitute or be
evidence of any agreement or understanding, express or implied, on the part of
the Company to employ or retain Optionee for any specific period of time.
12. General.
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The Company shall at all times during the term of the Option reserve
and keep available such number of shares of Common Stock as will be sufficient
to satisfy the requirements of this Nonqualified Common Stock Option Agreement,
shall pay all original issue and transfer taxes with respect to the issue and
transfer of shares pursuant hereto and all other fees and expenses necessarily
incurred by the Company in connection therewith, and will from time to time use
its best efforts to comply with all laws and regulations, which, in the opinion
of counsel for the Company, shall be applicable thereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Nonqualified Common Stock
Option Agreement to be duly executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized,
and the Optionee has hereunto set his hand, all as of the day and year first
above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
16815 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92606 By: ___________________________________________
Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
"Company"
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_____________________ _______________________________________________
NAME
"Optionee"
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EXHIBIT A
TO NONQUALIFIED OPTION AGREEMENT
Interplay Productions
17922 Fitch Avenue
Irvine, California 92714
Gentlemen:
1. (a) In connection with the acquisition of [NO. SHARES] shares of the
common stock of Interplay Productions, a California corporation (the "Company"),
by the undersigned, the undersigned represents that the shares which the
undersigned is acquiring are being acquired for investment and not with a view
to the sale or distribution of any part thereof, and that the undersigned has no
present intent of selling or otherwise distributing the same.
You have advised the undersigned that the shares have not been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), as the
offering of the shares is to be effected pursuant to an exemption from the
registration provisions of such Act, and, in this connection, you are relying in
part on the representations of the undersigned set forth herein.
Without in any way limiting the representations set forth above, the
undersigned further agrees in no event to make any dispositions of all or any
part of said shares unless and until (i) the undersigned shall have notified you
of the proposed disposition; (ii) the undersigned shall have furnished you with
an opinion of counsel to the effect that such disposition will not require
registration of such shares under the Act, and (iii) such opinion of counsel
shall have been concurred in by the Company's counsel and the Company shall have
advised you of such concurrence.
(b) The undersigned acknowledges receipt of all information as the
undersigned deems necessary and appropriate to enable the undersigned to
evaluate the financial risk inherent in acquiring said shares and acknowledges
receipt of satisfactory and complete information covering the business and
financial condition of the Company, including the opportunity to obtain
information regarding the Company's financial status, in response to all
inquiries in respect thereof.
2. (a) The undersigned represents that he is an investor of sufficient
sophistication to evaluate the risks and merits involved in the acquisition of
the shares and to make an informed investment decision based on the
undersigned's personal knowledge of the business and affairs of the Company,
based upon such additional information as he may have requested and received
from the Company, and the independent inquiries and investigations undertaken by
the undersigned. The undersigned certifies that his financial situation is such
that he is able to bear the economic risk of the investment in the securities.
(b) The undersigned understands and agrees that the certificate
evidencing said shares will bear the following legends, in addition to any other
legends called for under the Plan:
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THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933; THEY HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED
BY THE HOLDER FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED,
SOLD TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.
3. (a) The undersigned recognizes that said shares are unregistered and
must by held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Act
or an exemption from such registration is available, and further recognizes that
the Company is under no obligation to register said shares or to comply with any
exemption from such registration.
(b) The undersigned understands that Rule 144 under the Act does not
presently apply and may never apply to the Company's securities because the
Company does not now, and may never, file reports required by the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), and has not made, and may
never make, publicly available the information required by Rule 15c2-11 of the
Exchange Act. Furthermore, if Rule 144 were available, the undersigned
understands that sales of securities made in reliance thereof could be made only
in certain limited amounts, after certain holding periods and only when there
was available specified current public information, all in accordance with the
terms and conditions of said Rule. The undersigned understands that, in the case
of securities to which said Rule is not applicable, compliance with some other
exemption under the Act will be required.
DATED: ____________________
NAME
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EXHIBIT 10.6
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION, NONQUALIFIED STOCK
OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE PLAN - 1991
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION, NONQUALIFIED STOCK
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OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE PLAN - 1991
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1. Purpose of the Plan.
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The purposes of this Incentive Stock Option, Nonqualified Stock Option and
Restricted Stock Purchase Plan-1991 (the "Plan") of Interplay Productions, a
California corporation (the "Company"), are (a) to ensure the retention of the
services of existing executive personnel, key employees and non-employee
directors of the Company or its affiliates; (b) to attract and retain competent
new executive personnel and key employees; (c) to provide incentive to all such
personnel, employees and non-employee directors, consultants and advisors to
devote their utmost effort and skill to the advancement and betterment of the
Company, by permitting them to participate in the ownership of the Company and
thereby in the success and increased value of the Company; and (d) to allow
consultants, business associates and others with important business
relationships with the Company the opportunity to participate in the ownership
of the Company and thereby have an interest in the success and increased value
of the Company.
2. Shares Subject to the Plan.
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The shares of stock subject to the incentive options having the terms and
conditions set forth in Section 6 below (hereinafter "incentive options") and/or
nonqualified options or rights to purchase restricted shares having the terms
and conditions set forth in Section 7 below (hereinafter "nonqualified options"
and "rights of purchase") and other provisions of the Plan shall be shares of
the Company's authorized but unissued or reacquired common stock (hereinafter
sometimes referred to as the "Common Stock"). The total number of shares of the
Common Stock of the Company which may be issued under the Plan shall not exceed,
in the aggregate, 250,000. The limitations established by the preceding
sentence shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Section 8 below. In the
event that any outstanding incentive option, nonqualified option or right of
purchase granted under the Plan can no longer under any circumstances be
exercised, or in the event that any shares purchased pursuant to the Plan are
reacquired by the Company, for any reason, the shares of Common Stock allocable
to the unexercised portion of such incentive option, nonqualified option or such
right of purchase, or the shares reacquired, as the case may be, may again be
subject to grant or issuance under the Plan.
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3. Eligibility.
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(a) Incentive Options. Officers and other key employees of the
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Company or its parent or of any subsidiary corporation (including directors
if they are also employees of the Company or a subsidiary), as may be
determined by the Board or the Committee, who qualify for incentive stock
options under the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, will
be eligible for selection to receive incentive options under the Plan. An
employee who has been granted an incentive option may, if otherwise
eligible, be granted an additional incentive option or options and/or
receive nonqualified options or rights of purchase if the Board or
Committee shall so determine.
(b) Nonqualified Options and Rights of Purchase. Officers and other
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key employees of the Company or of any subsidiary corporation, any member
of the Board of Directors of the Company, whether or not he or she is
employed by the Company, or consultants, business associates or others with
important business relationships with the Company, will be eligible to
receive nonqualified options or rights of purchase under the Plan. An
individual who has been granted a nonqualified option or right of purchase
may, if otherwise eligible, be granted an incentive option (if otherwise
eligible) or an additional nonqualified option or options or rights of
purchase if the Board of Committee shall so determine.
4. Administration of the Plan.
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(a) This Plan shall be administered by the Board of Directors of the
Company (the "Board") or by a committee (the "Committee" consisting of two
(2) or more persons, all of whom shall be directors of the Company, who
shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Board of
Directors. No person serving as a member of the Board or the Committee
shall act on any matter relating solely to such person's own interests
under the Plan or any option thereunder. For purposes of the Plan, the term
"Administrator" shall mean the Board, or if the Board delegates
responsibility for any matter to the Committee, the Committee. The
Administrator may from time to time, in its discretion, determine which
persons shall be granted incentive options, nonqualified options or rights
of purchase under the Plan, the terms thereof, and the number of shares for
which an incentive option or options or nonqualified option or options or a
right or rights of purchase shall be granted.
(b) The Administrator shall have full and final authority to
determine the persons to whom, and the time or
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times at which, incentive options, nonqualified options and rights of
purchase shall be granted, the number of shares to be represented by each
incentive option, nonqualified option and right of purchase and the
consideration to be received by the Company upon the exercise thereof; to
interpret the Plan; to amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to
the Plan; to determine the form and content of the incentive options or
nonqualified options to be issued and terms and conditions of rights of
purchase to be offered under the Plan; to determine the identity or
capacity of any persons who may be entitled to exercise a participant's
rights under any incentive option, nonqualified option or right of purchase
under the Plan; to correct any defect or supply any omission or reconcile
any inconsistency in the Plan or in any incentive option, nonqualified
option or right of purchase in the manner and to the extent the board or
Committee deems desirable to carry the Plan, incentive option, nonqualified
option or right of purchase into effect; to accelerate the exercise date of
any incentive option, nonqualified option or release and/or waive any
repurchase rights of the Company contained in any right of purchase; to
provide for an option to the Company to repurchase any shares issued upon
exercise of an option upon termination of employment; and to make all other
determinations necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan,
but only to the extent not contrary to the express provisions of the Plan.
Any action, decision, interpretation or determination by the Administrator
with respect to the application or administration of the Plan shall be
final and binding on all participants and prospective participants
5. Option Price and Purchase Price of Shares.
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(a) Incentive Options. The exercise price of the shares of Common
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Stock covered by each incentive option granted under the Plan shall not be
less than the fair market value of such shares on the date the incentive
option; provided, however, that the exercise price shall not be less than
110% of the fair market value if the person to whom such incentive option
is granted owns 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all
classes of stock or the Company.
(b) Nonqualified Options and Rights of Purchase. The exercise price
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of the shares of Common Stock covered by each nonqualified option granted
and the purchase price of shares for which rights or purchase are offered
under the Plan shall not be less than 85% of the fair market value of such
shares on the date the nonqualified option is granted or right of purchase
is offered.
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(c) Fair Market Value. For purposes of this Section 5, fair market
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value shall, if the Common Stock is not listed or admitted to trading on a
stock exchange, be the average of the closing bid price and asked price of
the Common Stock in the over-the-counter market on the date the incentive
option or nonqualified option is granted or right of purchase is offered,
or, if the Common Stock is then listed or admitted to trading on any stock
exchange or the NASDAQ National Market System in the over-the-counter
market, the closing sale price on such day on the principal stock exchange
on which the Common Stock is then listed or admitted to trading, or, if no
sale takes place on such day on such national market system or principal
exchange, then the closing sale price of the Common Stock on such national
market system or exchange on the next preceding day on which a sale
occurred. During such times as there is not a market price available, the
fair market value of the Company's Common Stock shall be determined by the
Administrator, which shall consider, among other facts, which it considers
to be relevant, the book value of such stock and the earnings of the
Company and the prices at which shares of Common Stock have been sold in
recent transactions, if any. The exercise price or the purchase price, as
the case may be, shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Section 8
below.
6. Terms and Conditions of Incentive Options.
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Each incentive option granted pursuant to this Plan shall be evidenced by a
written Incentive Option Agreement which shall specify that the options subject
thereto are incentive options within the meaning of Section 422A of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Incentive Option Agreement shall be in
such form as the Administrator shall, from time to time, recommend, but shall
comply with and be subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a) Medium and Time of Payment. The option price upon the exercise of
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the incentive option shall be payable (i) in United States dollars payable
in cash, certified check, or bank draft; (ii) subject to any legal
restrictions on the acquisition or purchase of its shares by the Company,
by the delivery of shares of Common Stock which shall be deemed to have a
value to the Company equal to the aggregate fair market value of such
shares determined at the date of such exercise in accordance with the
provisions of Section 5 above; (iii) by the issuance of a promissory note
in a form acceptable to the Administrator, or (iv) any combination of (i),
(ii) or (iii) above. If payment, in whole or in part, is permitted to be
made by delivery of a promissory note, the Administrator may require the
shares so purchased to be pledged with the Company to secure the note. The
pledge shall be in such form and contain such terms as the Administrator
deems appropriate.
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(b) Grant of Incentive Option. Any incentive option shall be granted
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within ten years from the date of the adoption of this Plan or the date
this Plan is approved by the shareholders of the Company, whichever is
earlier.
(c) Number of Shares. The incentive option shall state the total
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number of shares to which it pertains.
(d) Incentive Option Price. The incentive option price shall not be
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less than the fair market value of the shares of Common Stock on the date
of the granting of the option.
(e) Term of Incentive Option. Each incentive option granted under the
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Plan shall expire within a period of not more than ten (10) years from the
date the incentive option is granted; provided, however, that the incentive
option shall expire within a period of not more than five (5) years if
granted to a person who is the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the
outstanding stock of the Company.
(f) Date of Exercise. The Administrator may, in its discretion,
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provided that an incentive option may be exercised immediately or that it
may not be exercised in whole or in part for any specified period or
periods of time. Furthermore, the Administrator may, in its discretion,
condition the exercise or vesting periods of the Incentive Options on the
performance and/or operating results, or such other performance goals, of
the Company, with such terms, provisions and conditions to be set forth in
the individual Incentive Option Agreements. Except as may be so provided,
any incentive option may be exercised in whole at any time or in part from
time to time during its term.
(g) Termination of Employment Except Death or Disability. In the
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event that any optionee who is an employee of the Company shall cease to be
employed by the Company or a parent or any subsidiary corporation of the
Company or a corporation or a parent or subsidiary corporation issuing and
assuming an incentive option in a transaction to which Section 425(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applies, for any reason
other than his death or disability, (i) all incentive options granted to
any such optionee pursuant to this Plan which are not exercisable at the
date of such cessation shall terminate immediately and become void and of
no effect, and (ii) all incentive options granted to any such optionee
pursuant to this Plan which are exercisable at the date of such cessation
may be exercised at any time within three (3) months of the date of such
cessation, but in any event no later than the date of expiration of the
incentive option period, and if not so exercised within such time shall be
void and of no effect at the end of such time.
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(h) Death or Disability of Optionee. If the optionee shall cease to
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be employed by the Company due to his or her death or disability (within
the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended) and shall not have fully exercised his or her incentive options
granted pursuant to the Plan, (i) all of such incentive options that had
not become exercisable by the date of such cessation shall automatically
terminate and be void and of no effect, and (ii) all such incentive options
which had become exercisable prior to such cessation of employment may be
exercised at any time within one (1) year after the optionee's cessation of
employment as a result of such death or disability but in any event no
later than the date of expiration of the incentive option period, by such
optionee, or in the event of death, by the executors or administrators of
the optionee's estate or by any person or persons who have acquired the
incentive option directly from the optionee by bequest or inheritance.
(i) Rights as a Shareholder. An optionee or a transferee of an
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incentive option shall have no rights as a shareholder with respect to any
shares of Common Stock covered by his or her incentive option until the
date of the issuance of a share certificate to him or her for such shares.
No adjustment shall be made for dividends or distributions or other rights
for which the record date is prior to the date such share certificate is
issued.
(j) Nonassignability of Rights. No incentive option shall be
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assignable or transferable by the person receiving same except by will or
the laws of descent and distribution. During the life of such person, the
incentive option shall be exercisable only by him.
(k) Limitation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Plan, the
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aggregate fair market value (determined in accordance with the provisions
of Section 5 above as of the time the incentive option is granted) of the
shares of Common Stock with respect to which incentive stock options are
exercisable for the first time by the optionee during any calendar year
(under all such plans of the Company and its parent and subsidiary
corporations) shall not exceed $100,000.
(l) Other Provisions. Any Incentive Option Agreement may contain such
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other items, provisions and conditions as may be determined by the
Administrator, which are not inconsistent with the provisions of Section
422A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including, without
limitation, provisions requiring restrictions to be placed on the
transferability of shares acquired on exercise of stock options under the
Plan and provisions granting to
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the Company a right to repurchase any shares issued upon the exercise of an
option upon termination of employment. Incentive options granted to
different persons, or to the same person at different times, may be subject
to terms, conditions and restrictions which differ from each other.
7. Terms and Conditions of Nonqualified Options and Rights of Purchase.
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(a) Terms and Conditions Applicable to Nonqualified Options. Each
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nonqualified option granted pursuant to this Plan shall be evidenced by a
written Nonqualified Option Agreement which shall specify that the options
subject thereto are nonqualified options. The Nonqualified Option Agreement
shall be in such form as the Administrator shall, from time to time,
recommend, but shall comply with and be subject to the following terms and
conditions:
(i) Medium and Time of Payment. The nonqualified option price
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shall be payable (A) in United States dollars payable in cash,
certified check, or bank draft; (B) subject to any legal restrictions
on the acquisition or purchase of its shares by the Company, by the
delivery of shares of Common Stock which shall be deemed to have a
value to the Company equal to the aggregate fair market value of such
shares determined at the date of such exercise in accordance with the
provisions of Section 5 above; (C) or by the issuance of promissory
note in a form acceptable to the Administrator; or (D) any combination
of (A), (B), or (C) above. If payment, in whole or in part, is
permitted to be made by delivery of a promissory note, the
Administrator may require that the shares so purchased be held in
pledge with the Company to secure payment of the note. The pledge
shall be in such form and shall contain such terms as the
Administrator deems appropriate.
(ii) Number of Shares. The nonqualified option shall state the
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total number of shares to which it pertains.
(iii) Term of Nonqualified Option. Each nonqualified option
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granted under the Plan shall expire within a period of not more than
ten (10) years from the date the nonqualified option is granted.
(iv) Date of Exercise. The Administrator may, in its discretion,
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provide that a nonqualified option may be exercised immediately or
that it may not be exercised in whole or in part for any specified
period or periods of time. Furthermore, the Administrator
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may, in its discretion, condition the exercise or vesting periods of
the Nonqualified Options on the performance and/or operating results,
or such other performance goals, of the Company, with such terms,
provisions and conditions to be set forth in the individual
Nonqualified Option Agreements. Except as may be so provided, any
nonqualified option may be exercised in whole at any time or in part
from time to time during its term.
(v) Termination of Employment Except Death or Disability. In the
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event that an optionee who is an employee of the Company shall cease
to be employed by the Company or any of its subsidiaries for any
reason other than his or her death or disability, or, in the event
that an optionee who is a director but not an employee of the Company
shall cease to be a director of the Company for any reason other than
his or her death or disability, (A) all nonqualified options granted
to any such optionee pursuant to this Plan which are not exercisable
at the date of such cessation shall terminate immediately and become
void and of no effect, and (B) all nonqualified options granted to any
such optionee pursuant to this Plan which are exercisable at the date
of such cessation may be exercised at any time within three (3) months
of the date of such cessation, but in any event no later than the date
of expiration of the nonqualified option period, and if not so
exercised within such time shall become void and of no effect at the
time of such time.
(vi) Death or Disability of Optionee. If the optionee shall cease
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to be employed by the Company (or, in the case of a non-employee
director, shall cease to be a director of the Company) due to his or
her death or permanent disability and shall not have fully exercised
his or her nonqualified options granted pursuant to the Plan prior to
such cessation, (A) all nonqualified options of such optionee
outstanding under this Plan which were not exercisable at the date of
such cessation shall terminate immediately and become void and of no
effect, and (B) all of such options which are exercisable at the date
of cessation may be exercised at any time within one (1) year after
the date of cessation, but in any event no later than the date of
expiration of the nonqualified option period, by such optionee, or in
the event of death, by the executors or administrators of the
optionee's estate or by any person or persons who shall have acquired
the nonqualified option directly from the optionee by bequest or
inheritance.
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(b) Terms and Conditions Applicable to Rights of Purchase Under the
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Plan. After the Administrator shall have determined to offer to a person
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eligible to participate (hereinafter "offeree") the right to purchase
shares under the Plan, it shall cause to be delivered to the offeree a
written notice thereof, together with a Stock Purchase Agreement which
shall constitute the Company's offer of the right of purchase and shall
contain the terms and conditions of purchase, including, without
limitation, the number of shares which the offeree shall be entitled to
purchase, the purchase price per share, any other terms, conditions or
restrictions relating thereto, and the number of days or period the offeree
shall have to accept such offer. The execution and delivery of the Stock
Purchase Agreement by the offeree to the Company within said number of days
or period shall constitute acceptance of the offer of said Stock Purchase
Agreement shall, thereupon, become a binding obligation of the Company and
the offeree. Each Stock Purchase Agreement shall be in such form as the
Administrator shall, from time to time, recommend, but shall comply with
and be subject to the following terms and conditions:
(i) Method of Payment. The purchase price of the shares shall be
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paid to the Company, (A) in cash; (B) by check or bank draft; (C) by a
promissory note, with or without interest, payable to the Company; or
(D) any combination of (A), (B) or (C) above, as the Administrator,
shall in its discretion determine. The terms, manner and timing of
such payment and the form and content of any promissory note, shall be
included or made a part of the Stock Purchase Agreement. If payment,
in whole or in part, is made by a promissory note, the shares so
purchased with such note shall be held in pledge with the Company to
secure payment of the note. The pledge shall be in such form and shall
contain such terms as the Administrator may deem appropriate.
(ii) Number of Shares. The Stock Purchase Agreement shall state
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the total number of shares which the offeree shall be entitled to
purchase and whether or not the offeree may purchase less than all of
the shares offered.
(iii) Term of Offer. The Stock Purchase Agreement shall specify
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the number of days or other period the offeree shall have to accept
the offer, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of such offer.
If not accepted by the offeree within such number of days or other
period, the offer shall automatically terminate upon expiration
thereof, and the offer shall thereupon be null and void and without
further effect, except
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that the Administrator may extend such number of days or other period
available for acceptance, not to exceed an additional thirty (30)
days. Acceptance of the offer shall occur when the offeree has
executed and redelivered to the Company one or more counterparts of
the Stock Purchase Agreement in the form delivered to him by the
Company and, to be effective, such acceptance must be without
condition or reservation of any kind whatsoever.
(iv) Escrow of Dividends. If payment for shares is made by a
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promissory note, all cash dividends paid with respect to the shares so
purchased shall be held in escrow by the Company for the account of
the purchaser without interest until such time as the shares are fully
paid. Upon full payment of the promissory note, all of such escrowed
dividends shall be paid to the purchaser without interest.
(c) Terms and Conditions Applicable Equally to Nonqualified Options
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Granted and to Rights of Purchase Offered Under the Plan.
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(i) Rights as a Shareholder. An optionee or an offeree or a
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transferee of a nonqualified option or right of purchase shall have no
rights as a shareholder with respect to any shares of Common Stock
covered by his or her nonqualified option or right of purchase until
the date of the issuance of a share certificate to him or her for such
shares. No adjustment shall be made for dividends or distributions or
other rights for which the record date is prior to the date such share
certificate is issued.
(ii) Nonassignability of Rights. No nonqualified option or right
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of purchase shall be assignable or transferable by the person
receiving same except by will or the laws of descent and distribution.
During the life of such person, the nonqualified option or right of
purchase shall be exercisable only by him or her.
(iii) Other Provisions. Any Nonqualified Option Agreement or any
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Stock Purchase Agreement may contain such other terms, provisions and
conditions as may be determined by the Administrator, and, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Board of Directors or
the Committee, as the case may be, shall have discretion to offer to a
person a choice between having nonqualified options granted or having
a right of purchase offered to him, or to grant both nonqualified
options and a right of purchase or to condition a grant
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of nonqualified options upon a purchase of shares under a right of
purchase under the Plan. Nonqualified options granted or offers made
to different persons, or to the same person at different times, may be
subject to terms, conditions and restrictions which differ from each
other.
8. Changes in Capital Structure.
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In the event that the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company are
hereafter increased or decreased or changed into or exchanged for a different
number of kind of shares of other securities of the Company by reason of merger,
consolidation or reorganization in which the Company is the surviving
corporation (other than a merger, consolidation or reorganization in which,
although the Company is a surviving corporation, there is a change in the
ownership of more than 50% of the Company's outstanding common stock) or of a
recapitalization, stock split, combination of shares, reclassification,
reincorporation, stock dividend (in excess of 2%), or other change in the
corporate structure of the Company, appropriate adjustments shall be made by the
Board of Directors in the aggregate number and kind of shares subject to this
Plan, and the number and kind of shares and the price per share subject to
outstanding incentive options, nonqualified options and rights of purchase in
order to preserve, but not to increase, the benefits to persons then holding
incentive options, nonqualified options and/or rights of purchase.
In the event that the Company at any time proposes to merge into,
consolidate with or to enter into any other merger, consolidation or
reorganization (including the sale of substantially all of its assets) in which
the Company is not the surviving corporation, or if the Company is the surviving
corporation and the ownership of more than 50% of the outstanding capital stock
of the Company changes as a result of such transaction, the Plan and all
unexercised incentive options, nonqualified options and rights of purchase
granted hereunder shall terminate, unless provision is made in writing in
connection with such transaction for the continuance of the Plan and for the
assumption of incentive options, nonqualified options and rights of purchase
theretofore granted, or the substitution for such incentive options,
nonqualified options and rights of purchase of new options and rights of
purchase covering the shares of a successor corporation, with appropriate
adjustments as to number and kind of shares and prices, in which event the Plan
and the incentive options, nonqualified options and rights of purchase
theretofore granted or the new incentive options, nonqualified options and
rights of purchase substituted therefor, shall continue in the manner and under
the terms so provided. If such provision is not made in such transaction for the
continuation of the Plan and the assumption of incentive
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options, nonqualified options and rights of purchase theretofore granted or the
substitution for such incentive options, nonqualified options and rights of
purchase of new incentive options, nonqualified options and rights of purchase
covering the shares of a successor corporation, then the Administrator shall
cause written notice of the proposed transaction to be given to the persons
holding incentive options, nonqualified options or rights of purchase not less
than thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated effective date of the proposed
transaction, and all incentive options, nonqualified options and rights of
purchase shall be accelerated and, concurrent with the effectiveness of the
proposed transaction, such person shall have the right to exercise incentive
options, nonqualified options and accept rights of purchase in respect of any or
all shares then subject thereto; provided, however, that the failure to give
such notice shall not invalidate or necessitate a delay in the consummation of
the transaction.
9. Amendment and Termination of the Plan.
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The Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time alter, amend,
suspend or terminate the Plan in such respects as the Board of Directors may
deem advisable; provided, however, that no such alteration, amendment,
suspension or termination shall be made which shall substantially affect or
impair the rights of any person under any incentive option, nonqualified option
or right of purchase theretofore granted to him without his consent. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, to the extent permitted by applicable
law, the Board of Directors of the Company may alter or amend the Plan to comply
with requirements under the Internal Revenue Code relating to restricted stock
options, incentive options, qualified options or other options which give the
optionee more favorable tax treatment than applicable to options granted under
this Plan as of the date of its adoption. Upon any such alteration or amendment,
to the extent permitted by applicable law, any outstanding option granted
hereunder shall be subject to the more favorable tax treatment afforded to an
optionee pursuant to such terms and conditions as the Administrator may
determine.
Unless the Plan shall theretofore have been terminated, the Plan shall be
effective on March 30, 1992, and shall terminate on March 30, 2002.
10. Application of Funds.
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The proceeds received by the Company from the sale of Common Stock pursuant
to incentive options, nonqualified options and rights of purchase, except as
otherwise provided herein, will be used for general corporate purposes.
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11. No Obligation to Exercise Option or Right of Purchase.
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The granting of an incentive option, nonqualified option or the offer of a
right of purchase shall impose no obligation upon the optionee to exercise such
an incentive option, nonqualified option or the offeree to accept such right of
purchase.
12. Continuance of Employment.
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The Plan or the granting of any incentive option, nonqualified option or
right of purchase thereunder shall not impose any obligation on the Company to
continue the employment of any optionee or offeree.
13. Financial Disclosure.
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Upon the granting of any incentive option, nonqualified option or right of
purchase under this Plan, the optionee or offeree shall be entitled to receive
such financial information as may from time to time be disclosed to the
stockholders of the Company. Such financial information shall be in the form
deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors for distribution to the
stockholders.
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CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
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The undersigned Secretary of Interplay Productions, a California
corporation (the "Company"), hereby certifies that the following resolutions
amending the Incentive Stock Option, Nonqualified Stock Option and Restricted
Stock Purchase Plan-1991 (the "1991 Plan"), were duly adopted by the Board of
Directors on September 9, 1996:
AMENDMENT OF 1991 PLAN
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Section 3(b) of the 1991 Plan is hereby amended and restated in its
entirety as follows:
"(b) Nonqualified Options and Rights of Purchase. Officers and other
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employees of the Company or of any subsidiary corporation, any member of
the Board of Directors of the Company, whether or not he or she is employed
by the Company, or consultants, business associates or others with
important business relationships with the Company, including any trust, IRA
account or estate planning device (an "Estate Planning Device") for the
benefit of the foregoing, will be eligible to receive nonqualified options
or rights of purchase under the Plan. An individual, or Estate Planning
Device, who or that has been granted a nonqualified option or right of
purchase may, if otherwise eligible, be granted an incentive option (if
otherwise eligible) or an additional nonqualified option or options or
rights of purchase if the Board or Committee shall so determine."
Section 7(a)(vii) shall be added to the 1991 Plan to read in full as
follows:
"(vii) Applicability to Estate Planning Devices. With respect to
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subsections (v) and (vi) above, in the event of a termination of employment
of a person who is the beneficial owner of nonqualified options held by an
Estate Planning Device, the exercisability provisions of subsections (v)
and (vi) above shall be applicable to such Estate Planning Device."
Section 7(c)(ii) of the 1991 Plan is hereby amended and restated in its
entirety as follows:
"(ii) Nonassignability of Rights. No nonqualified option or right of
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purchase shall be assignable or transferable by the person receiving same
without the prior written consent of the Company except by will or the laws
of descent and distribution."
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the
Corporation effective this 14th day of February, 1997.
/s/ Lisa Ann Latham
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LISA ANN LATHAM, Secretary
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EXHIBIT 10.7
ISO-____
INCENTIVE COMMON STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
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THIS INCENTIVE COMMON STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), made this
_____ day of _______________, between INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California
corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), and
___________________________, an employee of the Company, its parent or one or
more of its subsidiaries (the "Optionee"), is made with reference to the
following facts:
R E C I T A L S
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A. Optionee is employed with the Company and is a valued and key employee
of the Company.
B. The Company desires, by affording the Optionee an opportunity to
purchase shares of Common Stock of the Company (hereinafter called "Shares"), as
hereinafter provided, to carry out the purpose of the "Incentive Stock Option,
Nonqualified Stock Option and Restricted Stock Purchase Plan - 1991" (the
"Plan").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set
forth, and for good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto have agreed,
and do hereby agree, as follows:
1. Grant of Option.
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The Company hereby irrevocably grants to the Optionee the right and option
(hereinafter called the "Option") to purchase all or any part of an aggregate of
______ Shares (such number being subject to adjustment as provided herein) on
the terms and conditions herein set forth. The Option granted herein is an
"incentive option" within the meaning of the Plan and Section 422A of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
2. Purchase Price.
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The purchase price of the Shares covered by the Option shall be $_____ per
share, representing one hundred percent (100%) of the fair market value of the
shares as determined pursuant to Section 5 of the Plan as of the date hereof.
3. Term of Option.
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The term of the Option shall commence on the date hereof and all rights to
purchase shares hereunder shall cease at 11:59 P.M. on the day before the
________ (___th) anniversary of the date hereof, subject to earlier termination
as provided herein. Except as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement,
options granted hereunder may be cumulative and exercised as follows:
[To be determined on an option by option basis.]
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During the Period: Optionee May Purchase:
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On or before __________, 19_ __% of the Shares
After _______, 19__, but
before __________, 19_ __% of the Shares
After ______, 19__, but
before , 19_ __% of the Shares
After ______, 19__, but
before , 19_ __% of the Shares
After ______, 19__, but
before __________, 19_ __% of the Shares
The purchase price of the Shares as to which the Option shall be exercised shall
be paid in full at the time of exercise (i) in cash or by certified check or by
bank draft; (ii) subject to any legal restrictions on the acquisition or
purchase of such shares by the Company and with the prior written consent and
approval of the Company, by the delivery of shares of Common Stock of the
Company which shall be deemed to have a value to the Company equal to the
aggregate fair market value of such shares determined in accordance with Section
5 of the Plan; or with such consent and approval, any combination of (i) or (ii)
above. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 hereof, the Option may not be exercised
at any time unless the Optionee shall have been continuously, from the date
hereof to the date of the exercise of the Option, an employee of the Company,
its parent, if any, or of one or more of its subsidiaries or a corporation or a
parent or subsidiary of a corporation issuing or assuming an option to which
Section 425(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applies
(collectively, the "Affiliates"). The holder of the Option shall not have any of
the rights of a shareholder with respect to the shares covered by the Option as
to any shares of Common Stock not actually issued and delivered to Optionee.
4. Nontransferability.
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The Option shall not be transferable otherwise than by will or the laws of
descent and distribution, and the Option may be exercised, during the lifetime
of the Optionee, only by Optionee. More particularly (but without limiting the
generality of the foregoing), the Option may not be assigned, transferred
(except as provided in Paragraph 6 hereof), pledged or hypothecated in any way,
shall not be assignable by operation of law and shall not be subject to
execution, attachment or similar process. Any attempted assignment, transfer,
pledge, hypothecation or other disposition of the Option contrary to the
provisions hereof, and the levy of any execution, attachment or similar process
upon the Option, shall be null and void and without effect.
5. Termination of Employment.
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In the event that the Optionee shall cease to be employed by the Company,
or a parent or subsidiary of the Company, or a corporation or a parent or
subsidiary of a corporation issuing or assuming an option to which Section
425(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applies, for any reason
whatsoever, this Option shall terminate immediately; provided, however, that
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the Optionee shall have the right to exercise this Option at any time within
three (3) months after such cessation, but in no event later than the date of
expiration of the option period, if such cessation is for any reason other than
death or disability of the Optionee, or at any time within one (1) year after
such cessation if such cessation is due to the Optionee's death or disability
(within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of l986, as
amended but in no event later than the date of expiration of the option period);
but the number of Shares purchasable in any such event upon such exercise of the
Option shall not in any case exceed the number which would have been purchasable
if the Optionee had exercised the Option on the date of such cessation.
6. Other Expirations.
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In addition to any other event causing an expiration or termination of this
Option, this Option shall expire and all rights to purchase Shares shall cease
(to the extent not theretofore terminated or expired as herein provided) upon
the effective date of the dissolution or liquidation of the Company or upon a
merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or shares, separation or
reorganization of the Company with one or more entities, corporate or otherwise,
as a result of which the Company is not the surviving entity, or as a result of
which the Company is the surviving entity, but the ownership of more than 50% of
the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company following the transaction
changes as a result of such transaction, or of a sale of substantially all of
the property or shares of the Company to another entity, corporate or otherwise;
provided, however, that the Company may, in its discretion, and immediately
prior to any such transaction, cause a new option to be substituted for this
Option or cause this Option to be assumed by an employer entity or a parent or
subsidiary of such entity; and such new option shall apply to all shares issued
in addition to or substitution, replacement or modification of the shares
theretofore covered by such option; provided that,
(1) the excess of the aggregate fair market value of the shares
subject to the option immediately after the substitution or assumption over
the aggregate option price of such shares shall not be more than the excess
of the aggregate fair market value of all shares subject to the option
immediately before such substitution or assumption over the aggregate
option price of such shares; and
(2) the new option or the assumption of the existing option shall not
give the Optionee additional benefits which he did not have under the old
option or prior to such assumption; and
(3) an appropriate adjustment of the original option price shall be
made among original shares subject to the option and any additional shares
or shares issued in substitution, replacement or modification thereof.
If no provision is made for the continuance of the option plan and the
assumption of this Option, or the substitution for this Option of new options as
hereinabove provided, then the Company shall cause written notice to be given to
the Optionee of the proposed transaction not less than thirty (30) days prior to
the anticipated effective date thereof, and this Option, if not already
exercisable, shall thereupon become immediately exercisable and the Optionee
shall have the right to exercise this Option effectively concurrently with and
only on the happening of the consummation of the proposed transaction.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the failure of the Company to give
thirty (30) days' written notice of the proposed transaction to the Optionee
shall not affect the validity of nor shall it necessitate a delay in
consummation of the proposed transaction.
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7. Adjustments.
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The number and class of shares subject to this Option, and the purchase
price per share (but not the total purchase price), and the minimum number of
shares as to which this Option may be exercised at any one time, shall all be
proportionately adjusted in the event of any change or increase or decrease in
the number of issued shares of Common Stock in the Company, without receipt of
consideration by the Company, which result from a split-up or consolidation of
shares, payment of a share dividend (in excess of two percent (2%)), a
recapitalization, combination of shares or other like capital adjustment, so
that, upon exercise of this Option, the Optionee shall receive the number and
class of shares Optionee would have received had Optionee been the holder of the
number of shares of Common Stock in the Company, for which this Option is being
exercised, on the date of such change or increase or decrease in the number of
issued shares of Common Stock in the Company. Subject to any required action by
its shareholders, if the Company shall be a surviving entity in any
reorganization, merger or consolidation (other than in a merger, consolidation
or reorganization which is subject to Paragraph 6 above), this Option shall be
proportionately adjusted so as to apply to the securities to which the holder of
the number of shares of Common Stock in the Company subject to this Option would
have been entitled. Adjustments under this paragraph shall be made by the Board
of Directors whose determination with respect thereto shall be final and
conclusive. No fractional share shall be issued under this Option or upon any
such adjustment. No adjustments shall be made for issuances of any securities if
any consideration is received by the Company.
8. Repurchase of Shares.
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The Optionee agrees to sign the form of Buy-Sell Agreement attached
hereto. Optionee shall have no right to any shares subject to this Option unless
such Buy-Sell Agreement is signed and agreed to by the Optionee.
9. Notice.
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All notices, requests, consents and other communications hereunder shall be
in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or mailed,
by United States certified or registered mail, prepaid, to the parties or their
assignees at the addresses set forth opposite their signatures below (or such
other address as shall be given in writing by either party to the other).
10. Method of Exercising Option.
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement, this
Option may be exercised by written notice to the Company, at its principal
office in the State of California, which presently is located at 3710 S. Susan,
Suite 100, Santa Ana, California 92704. Such notice shall state the election to
exercise the Option and the number of shares in respect of which it is being
exercised and shall be signed by the person or persons so exercising the Option.
Such notice shall be accompanied by payment in cash, certified check, bank draft
or (subject to the limitations and with the prior approval required under
Paragraph 3 above) certificates for shares of the Common Stock of the Company
equal to at the time of exercise, in the aggregate, the full purchase price of
such shares, and the Company shall deliver a certificate or certificates
representing the shares subject to such exercise as soon as practicable after
the notice shall be received. The certificate or certificates for the shares as
to which the Option shall have been so exercised shall be registered in the name
of the person or persons so exercising the Option and shall be delivered as
provided above to or upon the written order of the person or persons exercising
the Option. In the event the Option shall be exercised by any person or
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persons other than the Optionee in accordance with the terms hereof, such notice
shall be accompanied by appropriate proof of the right of such person or persons
to exercise the Option. All shares that shall be purchased upon the exercise of
the Option as provided herein shall be fully paid and nonassessable. The holder
of this Option shall not be entitled to the privileges of share ownership as to
any shares of Common Stock not actually issued and delivered to Optionee. The
Optionee hereby certifies that all shares of Common Stock in the Company
purchased or to be purchased by Optionee pursuant to the exercise of this Option
are being or are to be acquired by Optionee for investment and not with a view
to the distribution thereof. In addition, as a condition to the effectiveness of
any exercise of this Option and the Company's obligation to issue a stock
certificate pursuant hereto, the person exercising the Option shall execute and
deliver to the Company with the notice provided for above an investment letter
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
11. No Agreement to Employ.
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Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to constitute or be evidence
of any agreement or understanding, express or implied, on the part of the
Company to employ or retain Optionee for any specific period of time.
12. General.
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The Company shall at all times during the term of the Option reserve and
keep available such number of shares of Common Stock as will be sufficient to
satisfy the requirements of this Option Agreement, shall pay all original issue
and transfer taxes with respect to the issue and transfer of shares pursuant
hereto and all other fees and expenses necessarily incurred by the Company in
connection therewith, and will from time to time use its best efforts to comply
with all laws and regulations, which, in the opinion of counsel for the Company,
shall be applicable thereto.
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties hereto, and
supersedes all prior agreements written or oral, with respect to the subject
matter hereof. This Agreement may only be amended or altered by a written
instrument signed by the parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Option Agreement to be duly
executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and the Optionee has
hereunto set his hand, all as of the day and year first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
17922 Fitch Avenue
Irvine, California 92714 By: ________________________________
____________________________________________
"Company"
___________________
___________________ ________________________________
"Optionee"
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EXHIBIT A
TO INCENTIVE COMMON STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
Interplay Productions
17922 Fitch Avenue
Irvine, California 92714
Gentlemen:
1. (a) In connection with the acquisition of _________ shares of the
common stock of INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation (the "Company"),
by the undersigned, the undersigned represents that the shares which the
undersigned is acquiring are being acquired for investment and not with a view
to the sale or distribution of any part thereof, and that the undersigned has no
present intent of selling or otherwise distributing the same.
You have advised the undersigned that the shares have not been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), as the
offering of the shares is to be effected pursuant to an exemption from the
registration provisions of such Act, and, in this connection, you are relying in
part on the representations of the undersigned set forth herein.
Without in any way limiting the representations set forth above, the
undersigned further agrees in no event to make any dispositions of all or any
part of said shares unless and until (i) the undersigned shall have notified you
of the proposed disposition; (ii) the undersigned shall have furnished you with
an opinion of counsel to the effect that such disposition will not require
registration of such shares under the Act, and (iii) such opinion of counsel
shall have been concurred in by the Company's counsel and the Company shall have
advised you of such concurrence.
(b) The undersigned acknowledges receipt of all information as the
undersigned deems necessary and appropriate to enable the undersigned to
evaluate the financial risk inherent in acquiring said shares and acknowledges
receipt of satisfactory and complete information covering the business and
financial condition of the Company, including the opportunity to obtain
information regarding the Company's financial status, in response to all
inquiries in respect thereof.
2. (a) The undersigned represents that he is an investor of sufficient
sophistication to evaluate the merits and risks involved in acquiring the shares
and to make an informed investment decision based on the undersigned's personal
knowledge of the business and affairs of the Company, based upon such additional
information as he may have requested and received from the Company, and the
independent inquiries and investigations undertaken by the undersigned. The
undersigned certifies that his financial situation is such that he is able to
bear the economic risk of the investment in the securities.
(b) The undersigned understands and agrees that the certificate
evidencing said shares will bear the following legends, in addition to any other
legends called for under the Plan:
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THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933; THEY HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED
BY THE HOLDER FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR
OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF, EXCEPT AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND THE
RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.
3. (a) The undersigned recognizes that said shares are unregistered and
must by held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Act
or an exemption from such registration is available, and further recognizes that
you are under no obligation to register said shares or to comply with any
exemption from such registration.
(b) The undersigned understands that Rule 144 under the Act does not
presently apply and may never apply to the Company's securities because the
Company does not now, and may never, file reports required by the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), and has not made, and may
never make, publicly available the information required by Rule 15c2-11 of the
Exchange Act. Furthermore, if Rule 144 were available, the undersigned
understands that sales of securities made in reliance thereof could be made only
in certain limited amounts, after certain holding periods and only when there
was available specified current public information, all in accordance with the
terms and conditions of said Rule. The undersigned understands that, in the case
of securities to which said Rule is not applicable, compliance with some other
exemption under the Act will be required.
DATED: _________________, 19__ _____________________________________
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EXHIBIT 10.8
NONQUALIFIED COMMON STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
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THIS NONQUALIFIED COMMON STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), made
this ______ day of ________________, 19___, between INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a
California corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), and
______________ ________________________, an employee of the Company, its parent
or one or more of its subsidiaries, or a director or advisor of the Company
(hereinafter referred to as the "Optionee"), is made with reference to the
following fact:
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The Company desires, by affording the Optionee an opportunity to purchase
shares of Common Stock in the Company (hereinafter called "Shares"), as
hereinafter provided, to carry out the purpose of the "Incentive Stock Option,
Nonqualified Stock Option and Restricted Stock Purchase Plan-1991" (the "Plan").
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants hereinafter set
forth, and for good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto have agreed,
and do hereby agree, as follows:
1. Grant of Option.
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The Company hereby irrevocably grants to the Optionee the right and
option (hereinafter called the "Option") to purchase all or any part of an
aggregate of __________ Shares (such number being subject to adjustment as
provided in Section 7 hereof) on the terms and conditions herein set forth. The
Option granted herein is a "nonqualified option" within the meaning of the Plan.
2. Purchase Price.
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The purchase price of the Shares covered by the Option shall be
$______ per share.
3. Term of Option.
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The term of the Option shall commence on the date hereof and all
rights to purchase shares hereunder shall cease at 11:59 p.m. on the day before
the tenth (10th) anniversary of the date hereof, subject to earlier termination
as provided
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herein. Except as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement, options granted
hereunder may be cumulative and exercised as follows:
[To be determined on an option by option basis.]
During the Period: Optionee May Purchase:
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On or before ____________, 19__ __% of the Shares
After __________, 19__, but
before _________, 19__ __% of the Shares
After ____________, 19__, but
before _________, 19__ __% of the Shares
After ____________, 19__, but
before _________, 19 __% of the Shares
After ____________, 19__, but
before _________, 19 __% of the Shares
After ____________, 19__, but
before _________, 19__ 100% of the Shares
The purchase price of the Shares as to which the Option shall be
exercised shall be paid in full at the time of exercise (i) in cash, or by
certified check or by bank draft; (ii) subject to any legal restrictions on the
acquisition or purchase of its shares by the Company and with the prior written
consent and approval of the Company, by the delivery of shares of Common Stock
of the Company which shall be deemed to have a value to the Company equal to the
aggregate fair market value of such shares determined in accordance with Section
5 of the Plan; or (iii) any combination of (i) or (ii) above. Except as
provided in Section 5 hereof, the Option may not be exercised at any time unless
(i) if the Optionee is an employee of the Company, the Optionee shall have been
continuously, from the date hereof to the date of the exercise of the Option, an
employee of the Company, its parent, if any, or of one or more of its
subsidiaries or a corporation or a parent or subsidiary of a corporation issuing
or assuming an option to which Section 425(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, applies (collectively the "Affiliates"); or (ii) if the
Optionee is a director of the Company, the Optionee shall have been
continuously, from the date hereof to the date of the exercise of the Option, a
director of the Company, or its Affiliates. The holder of the Option shall not
have any of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the shares covered by
the Option as to any shares of Common Stock not actually issued and delivered to
Optionee.
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4. Nontransferability.
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The Option shall not be transferable other than by will or the laws of
descent and distribution, and the Option may be exercised, during the lifetime
of the Optionee, only by Optionee. More particularly (but without limiting the
generality of the foregoing), the Option may not be assigned, transferred
(except as provided in Section 5 hereof), pledged or hypothecated in any way,
shall not be assignable by operation of law and shall not be subject to
execution, attachment or similar process. Any attempted assignment, transfer,
pledge, hypothecation or other disposition of the Option contrary to the
provisions hereof, and the levy of any execution, attachment or similar process
upon the Option, shall be null and void and without effect.
5. Termination of Employment or Status as a Director or Advisor.
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In the event that the Optionee is an employee of the Company and the
Optionee shall cease to be employed by the Company, or its Affiliates, or in the
event the Optionee is a director or advisor of the Company and ceases to be a
director or advisor of the Company or its Affiliates, for any reason whatsoever,
other than by reason of death or disability, this Option shall terminate
immediately; provided, however, that the Optionee shall have the right to
exercise this Option at any time within three (3) months after such cessation of
employment or status as a director or advisor, but in no event later than the
date of expiration of the option period, but the number of Shares purchasable
upon such exercise of the Option shall not in any case exceed the number which
would have been purchasable if the Optionee had exercised the Option on the date
of such cessation. If the Optionee shall become disabled (within the meaning of
Section 22(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) and shall not
have fully exercised his options granted pursuant to the Plan, all of such
options, whether or not otherwise exercisable, may be exercised at any time
within one (1) year after the Optionee's cessation of employment or status as a
director or advisor as a result of such disability but in any event no later
than the date of expiration of the option period, by the Optionee. If the
Optionee shall die while an employee, director or advisor of the Company, or its
Affiliates, Optionee's estate, personal representative or beneficiary shall have
the right to exercise all of the shares subject to this Option, whether or not
they would otherwise have been purchasable if the Optionee's death had not
occurred, at any time within one (1) year from the date of Optionee's death, but
in no event later than the date of expiration of the option period.
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6. Other Expirations.
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In addition to any other event causing an expiration or termination of
this Option, this Option shall expire and all rights to purchase Shares shall
cease (to the extent not theretofore terminated or expired as herein provided)
upon the effective date of the dissolution or liquidation of the Company or upon
a merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or shares, separation or
reorganization of the Company with one or more entities, corporate or otherwise,
as a result of which the Company is not the surviving entity, or if the Company
is the surviving entity and the ownership of the outstanding capital stock of
the Company following the transaction changes by 80% or more as a result of such
transaction, or of a sale of substantially all of the property or shares of the
Company to another entity, corporate or otherwise; provided, however, that the
Company may, in its discretion, and immediately prior to any such transaction,
cause a new option to be substituted for this Option or cause this Option to be
assumed by an employer entity or a parent or subsidiary of such entity; and such
new option shall apply to all shares issued in addition to or substitution,
replacement or modification of the shares theretofore covered by such option;
provided that,
(1) the excess of the aggregate fair market value of the shares
subject to the option immediately after the substitution or assumption over
the aggregate option price of such shares shall not be more than the excess
of the aggregate fair market value of all shares subject to the option
immediately before such substitution or assumption over the aggregate
option price of such shares; and
(2) the new option or the assumption of the existing option shall not
give the Optionee additional benefits which he did not have under the old
option or prior to such assumption; and
(3) an appropriate adjustment of the original option price shall be
made among original shares subject to the option and any additional shares
or shares issued in substitution, replacement or modification thereof.
If no provision is made for the continuance of the Plan and the assumption of
this Option, or the substitution of this Option of new options as hereinabove
provided, then the Company shall cause written notice to be given to the
Optionee of the proposed transaction not less than thirty (30) days prior to the
anticipated effective date thereof, and this Option, if not already exercisable,
shall thereupon become immediately exercisable and the Optionee shall have the
right to exercise this Option at any time prior to the effective date of the
termination of the option plan or the proposed transaction.
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7. Adjustments.
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The number and class of shares subject to this Option, and the
purchase price per share (but not the total purchase price), and the minimum
number of shares as to which this Option may be exercised at any one time, shall
all be proportionately adjusted in the event of any change or increase or
decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock in the Company, without
receipt of consideration by the Company, which result from a split-up or
consolidation of shares, payment of a share dividend (in excess of two percent
(2%)), a recapitalization, combination of shares or other like capital
adjustment, so that, upon exercise of this Option, the Optionee shall receive
the number and class of shares Optionee would have received had Optionee been
the holder of the number of shares of Common Stock in the Company, for which
this Option is being exercised, on the date of such change or increase or
decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock in the Company. Subject
to any required action by its shareholders, if the Company shall be a surviving
entity in any reorganization, merger or consolidation, this Option shall be
proportionately adjusted so as to apply to the securities to which the holder of
the number of shares of Common Stock in the Company subject to this Option would
have been entitled. Adjustments under this paragraph shall be made by the Board
of Directors whose determination with respect thereto shall be final and
conclusive. No fractional share shall be issued under this Option or upon any
such adjustment. No adjustments shall be made for issuances of any securities
if any consideration is received by the Company.
8. Repurchase of Shares.
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The Optionee agrees to sign the form of Buy-Sell Agreement attached
hereto. Optionee shall have no right to any shares subject to this Option
unless such Buy-Sell Agreement is signed and agreed to by the Optionee.
9. Notice.
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All notices, requests, consents and other communications hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or
mailed, by United States certified or registered mail, prepaid, to the parties
or their assignees at the addresses set forth opposite their signatures below
(or such other address as shall be given in writing by either party to the
other).
10. Method of Exercising Option.
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this Nonqualified Common Stock
Option Agreement, this Option may be exercised by written notice to the Company,
at its principal
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office in the State of California, which presently is located at 3710 S. Susan,
Suite 100, Santa Ana, California 92704. Such notice shall state the election to
exercise the Option and the number of shares in respect of which it is being
exercised and shall be signed by the person or persons so exercising the Option.
Such notice shall be accompanied by (i) payment in cash, certified check, bank
draft or certificates for shares of the Common Stock of the Company equal to, in
the aggregate, the full purchase price of such shares, and (ii) payment in cash,
certified check or bank draft of any payroll withholding taxes resulting from
the exercise, as determined by the Company. The Company shall deliver a
certificate or certificates representing the shares subject to such exercise as
soon as practicable after the notice shall be received. The certificate or
certificates for the shares as to which the Option shall have been so exercised
shall be registered in the name of the person or persons so exercising the
Option and shall be delivered as provided above to or upon the written order of
the person or persons exercising the Option. In the event the Option shall be
exercised by any person or persons other than the Optionee in accordance with
the terms hereof, such notice shall be accompanied by appropriate proof of the
right of such person or persons to exercise the Option. All shares that shall be
purchased upon the exercise of the Option as provided herein shall be fully paid
and nonassessable. The holder of this Option shall not be entitled to the
privileges of share ownership as to any shares of Common Stock not actually
issued and delivered to Optionee. The Optionee hereby certifies that all shares
of Common Stock in the Company purchased or to be purchased by Optionee pursuant
to the exercise of this Option are being or are to be acquired by Optionee for
investment and not with a view to the distribution thereof. In addition, the
person exercising the Option shall execute and deliver to the Company with the
notice provided for above an investment letter in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
11. No Agreement to Employ.
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Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to constitute or be
evidence of any agreement or understanding, express or implied, on the part of
the Company to employ or retain Optionee for any specific period of time.
12. General.
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The Company shall at all times during the term of the Option reserve
and keep available such number of shares of Common Stock as will be sufficient
to satisfy the requirements of this Nonqualified Common Stock Option Agreement,
shall pay all original issue and transfer taxes with respect to the issue and
transfer of shares pursuant hereto and all other fees and
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expenses necessarily incurred by the Company in connection therewith, and will
from time to time use its best efforts to comply with all laws and regulations,
which, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, shall be applicable thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Nonqualified Common
Stock Option Agreement to be duly executed by its officers thereunto duly
authorized, and the Optionee has hereunto set his hand, all as of the day and
year first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
17922 Fitch Avenue
Irvine, CA 92714 By: ____________________________________
"Company"
_____________________
_____________________ ____________________________________
"Optionee"
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EXHIBIT A
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TO NONQUALIFIED OPTION AGREEMENT
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Interplay Productions
17922 Fitch Avenue
Irvine, California 92714
Gentlemen:
1. (a) In connection with the acquisition of _________ shares of the
common stock of Interplay Productions, a California corporation (the "Company"),
by the undersigned, the undersigned represents that the shares which the
undersigned is acquiring are being acquired for investment and not with a view
to the sale or distribution of any part thereof, and that the undersigned has no
present intent of selling or otherwise distributing the same.
You have advised the undersigned that the shares have not been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), as the
offering of the shares is to be effected pursuant to an exemption from the
registration provisions of such Act, and, in this connection, you are relying in
part on the representations of the undersigned set forth herein.
Without in any way limiting the representations set forth above, the
undersigned further agrees in no event to make any dispositions of all or any
part of said shares unless and until (i) the undersigned shall have notified you
of the proposed disposition; (ii) the undersigned shall have furnished you with
an opinion of counsel to the effect that such disposition will not require
registration of such shares under the Act, and (iii) such opinion of counsel
shall have been concurred in by the Company's counsel and the Company shall have
advised you of such concurrence.
(b) The undersigned acknowledges receipt of all information as the
undersigned deems necessary and appropriate to enable the undersigned to
evaluate the financial risk inherent in acquiring said shares and acknowledges
receipt of satisfactory and complete information covering the business and
financial condition of the Company, including the opportunity to obtain
information regarding the Company's financial status, in response to all
inquiries in respect thereof.
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2. (a) The undersigned represents that he is an investor of sufficient
sophistication to evaluate the risks and merits involved in the acquisition of
the shares and to make an informed investment decision based on the
undersigned's personal knowledge of the business and affairs of the Company,
based upon such additional information as he may have requested and received
from the Company, and the independent inquiries and investigations undertaken by
the undersigned. The undersigned certifies that his financial situation is such
that he is able to bear the economic risk of the investment in the securities.
(b) The undersigned understands and agrees that the certificate
evidencing said shares will bear the following legends, in addition to any other
legends called for under the Plan:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933; THEY HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED
BY THE HOLDER FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED,
SOLD TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.
3. (a) The undersigned recognizes that said shares are unregistered and
must by held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Act
or an exemption from such registration is available, and further recognizes that
you are under no obligation to register said shares or to comply with any
exemption from such registration.
(b) The undersigned understands that Rule 144 under the Act does not
presently apply and may never apply to the Company's securities because the
Company does not now, and may never, file reports required by the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), and has not made, and may
never make, publicly available the information required by Rule 15c2-11 of the
Exchange Act. Furthermore, if Rule 144 were available, the undersigned
understands that sales of securities made in reliance thereof could be made only
in certain limited amounts, after certain holding periods and only when there
was available specified current public information, all in accordance with the
terms and conditions of said Rule. The undersigned understands that, in the
case of securities to which said Rule is not applicable, compliance with some
other exemption under the Act will be required.
DATED: ____________
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EXHIBIT 10.10
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
This EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN (the "Plan") is hereby established by
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), effective
__________ __, 1998 (the "Effective Date").
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
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1.1 PURPOSE. The Company has determined that it is in the best interests
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to provide an incentive to attract and retain employees and to increase employee
morale by providing a program through which employees of the Company, and of
such of the Company's subsidiaries as the Company's Board of Directors (the
"Board") may from time to time designate (each a "Designated Subsidiary", and
collectively, "Designated Subsidiaries"), may acquire a proprietary interest in
the Company through the purchase of shares of the common stock of the Company
("Company Stock"). The Plan is hereby established by the Company to permit
employees to subscribe for and purchase directly from the Company shares of the
Company Stock at a discount from the market price, and to pay the purchase price
in installments by payroll deductions. The Plan is intended to qualify as an
"employee stock purchase plan" under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended from time to time (the "Code"). The provisions of the Plan are
to be construed in a matter consistent with the requirements of Section 423 of
the Code. The Plan is not intended to be an employee benefit plan under the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and therefore is not required
to comply with that Act.
ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
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2.1 COMPENSATION. "Compensation" means the amount indicated on the Form
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W-2, including any elective deferrals with respect to a plan of the Company
qualified under either Section 125 or Section 401(a) of the Code, issued to an
employee by the Company.
2.2 EMPLOYEE. "Employee" means each person currently employed by the
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Company or any of its Designated Subsidiaries, any portion of whose income is
subject to withholding of income tax or for whom Social Security retirement
contributions are made by the Company or any Designated Subsidiary.
2.3 EFFECTIVE DATE. "Effective Date" means the effective date of the
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Company's first Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission registering Company Stock.
2.4 5% OWNER. "5% Owner" means an Employee who, immediately after the
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grant of any rights under the Plan, would own Company Stock or hold outstanding
options to purchase Company Stock possessing 5% or more of the total combined
voting power of all classes of stock of the
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Company. For purposes of this Section, the ownership attribution rules of Code
Section 425(d) shall apply.
2.5 GRANT DATE. "Grant Date" means the first day of each Offering Period
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(January 1 and July 1) under the Plan. In the first Plan Year only, the initial
Grant Date shall be the Effective Date.
2.6 PARTICIPANT. "Participant" means an Employee who has satisfied the
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eligibility requirements of Section 3.1 and has become a participant in the Plan
in accordance with Section 3.2.
2.7 PLAN YEAR. "Plan Year" means the twelve consecutive month period
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ending on December 31.
2.8 OFFERING PERIOD. "Offering Period" means the six-month periods from
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January 1 through June 30 and July 1 through December 31 of each Plan Year.
However, the first Offering Period shall commence on the Effective Date and end
June 30, 1996 regardless of whether such initial Offering Period is more or less
than six months.
2.9 PURCHASE DATE. "Purchase Date" means the last day of each Offering
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Period (June 30 or December 31).
ARTICLE III
ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION
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3.1 ELIGIBILITY. Each Employee of the Company, or any Designated
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Subsidiary, who, on the Grant Date, is customarily engaged on a regularly-
scheduled basis of more than twenty (20) hours per week for more than five (5)
months per calendar year and who has been employed for at least ninety (90) days
(or, for the initial Offering Period only, each Employee who is customarily
engaged on a regularly-scheduled basis of more than twenty (20) hours per week
for more than five (5) months per calendar year, even though such employee has
not been employed for at least ninety (90) days prior to _________ __, 1998) in
the rendition of personal services to the Company, or any Designated Subsidiary,
may become a Participant in the Plan on the Grant Date coincident with or next
following his satisfaction of such requirements of employment with the Company
or any Designated Subsidiary.
3.2 PARTICIPATION. An Employee who has satisfied the eligibility
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requirements of Section 3.1 may become a Participant in the Plan upon his
completion and delivery to the Human Resources Department of the Company of a
stock purchase agreement provided by the Company (the "Stock Purchase
Agreement") authorizing payroll deductions. Payroll deductions for a
Participant shall commence on the Grant Date coincident with or next following
the filing of the Participant's Stock Purchase Agreement and shall remain in
effect until revoked by the Participant by the filing of a notice of withdrawal
from the Plan under Article VIII or by the filing of a new Stock Purchase
Agreement providing for a change in the Participant's payroll deduction rate
under Section 5.2.
3.3 SPECIAL RULES. Under no circumstances shall:
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(a) A 5% Owner be granted a right to purchase Company Stock under the
Plan;
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(b) A Participant be entitled to purchase Company Stock under the
Plan which, when aggregated with all other employee stock purchase plans of the
Company, exceed an amount equal to the Aggregate Maximum. "Aggregate Maximum"
means an amount equal to [$25,000] worth of Company Stock (determined using the
fair market value of such Company Stock at each applicable Grant Date) during
each Plan Year; or
(c) The number of shares of Company Stock purchasable by a
Participant on any Purchase Date exceed [1,000] shares, subject to periodic
adjustments under Section 10.4.
ARTICLE IV
OFFERING PERIODS
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4.1 OFFERING PERIODS. The initial grant of the right to purchase Company
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Stock under the Plan shall occur on the Effective Date and terminate on June 30,
1998. Thereafter, the Plan shall provide for Offering Periods commencing on
each Grant Date and terminating on the next following Purchase Date.
ARTICLE V
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
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5.1 PARTICIPANT ELECTION. Upon the Stock Purchase Agreement, each
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Participant shall designate the amount of payroll deductions to be made from his
or her paycheck to purchase Company Stock under the Plan. The amount of payroll
deductions shall be designated in whole percentages of Compensation, not to
exceed 15%. The amount so designated upon the Stock Purchase Agreement shall be
effective as of the next Grant Date and shall continue until terminated or
altered in accordance with Section 5.2 below.
5.2 CHANGES IN ELECTION. A Participant may not increase the rate of
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payroll deductions for an Offering Period after he or she has completed and
delivered a Stock Purchase Agreement for such Offering Period. A Participant
may decrease the rate of payroll deductions during any Offering Period by
completing and delivering to the Human Resources Department of the Company a new
Stock Purchase Agreement setting forth the desired change, provided that such
decrease may be made only once during an Offering Period. A Participant may
also terminate payroll deductions and have accumulated deductions for the
Offering Period applied to the purchase of Company Stock as of the next Purchase
Date by completing and delivering to the Human Resources Department a new Stock
Purchase Agreement setting forth the desired change. A Participant may
terminate participation in the Plan at any time prior to the close of an
Offering Period as provided in Article VIII, in which case, the entire balance
of the Participant's Account shall be returned as provided in Article VIII. Any
change under this Section shall become effective on the next payroll period (to
the extent practical under the Company's payroll practices) following the
delivery of the new Stock Purchase Agreement.
5.3 PARTICIPANT ACCOUNTS. The Company shall establish and maintain a
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separate account ("Account") for each Participant. The amount of each
Participant's payroll deductions shall be credited to his Account. No interest
will be paid or allowed on amounts credited to a Participant's Account. All
payroll deductions received by the Company under the Plan are general corporate
assets of the
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Company and may be used by the Company for any corporate purpose. The Company
is not obligated to segregate such payroll deductions.
ARTICLE VI
GRANT OF PURCHASE RIGHTS
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6.1 RIGHT TO PURCHASE SHARES. On each Grant Date, each Participant shall
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be granted a right to purchase at the price determined under Section 6.2 that
number of shares and partial shares of Company Stock that can be purchased or
issued by the Company based upon that price with the amounts held in his
Account, subject to the limit set forth in Section 3.3(c). In the event that
there are amounts held in a Participant's Account that are not used to purchase
Company Stock, such amounts shall remain in the Participant's Account and shall
be eligible to purchase Company Stock in any subsequent Offering Period.
6.2 PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price for any Offering Period shall be
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the lesser of:
(a) [85%] of the Fair Market Value of Company Stock on the Grant
Date; or
(b) [85%] of the Fair Market Value of Company Stock on the Purchase
Date.
6.3 FAIR MARKET VALUE. "Fair Market Value" means for the initial Grant
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Date (which is the Effective Date), the price per share at which the Common
Stock is to be sold in the initial public offering of the Common Stock. For any
subsequent date thereafter, "Fair Market Value" shall mean the value of one
share of Company Stock, determined as follows:
(a) If the Company Stock is then listed or admitted to trading on the
Nasdaq National Market System or a stock exchange which reports closing sale
prices, the Fair Market Value shall be the closing sale price on the date of
valuation on the Nasdaq National Market System or principal stock exchange on
which the Company Stock is then listed or admitted to trading, or, if no closing
sale price is quoted or no sale takes place on such day, then the Fair Market
Value shall be the closing sale price of the Company Stock on the Nasdaq
National Market System or such exchange on the next preceding day on which a
sale occurred.
(b) If the Company Stock is not then listed or admitted to trading on
the Nasdaq National Market System or a stock exchange which reports closing sale
prices, the Fair Market Value shall be the average of the closing bid and asked
prices of the Company Stock in the over-the-counter market on the date of
valuation.
(c) If neither (a) nor (b) is applicable as of the date of valuation,
then the Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Administrator in good
faith using any reasonable method of valuation, which determination shall be
conclusive and binding on all interested parties.
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ARTICLE VII
PURCHASE OF STOCK
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7.1 PURCHASE OF COMPANY STOCK. Absent an election by the Participant to
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terminate and have his or her Account returned, on each Purchase Date, the Plan
shall purchase on behalf of each Participant the maximum number of whole shares
of Company Stock at the purchase price determined under Section 6.2 above as can
be purchased with the amounts held in each Participant's Account. In the event
that there are amounts held in a Participant's Account that are not used to
purchase Company Stock, all such amounts shall be held in the Participant's
Account and carried forward to the next Offering Period.
7.2 DELIVERY OF COMPANY STOCK.
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(a) Company Stock acquired under the Plan may either be issued
directly to Participants or may be issued to a contract administrator
("Administrator") engaged by the Company to administer the Plan under Article
IX. If the Company Stock is issued in the name of the Administrator, all
Company Stock so issued ("Plan Held Stock") shall be held in the name of the
Administrator for the benefit of the Plan. The Administrator shall maintain
accounts for the benefit of the Participants which shall reflect each
Participant interest in the Plan Held Stock. Such accounts shall reflect the
number of whole and partial shares of Company Stock that are being held by the
Administrator for the benefit of each Participant.
(b) Any Participant may elect to have the Company Stock purchased
under the Plan from his or her Account be issued directly to the Participant.
Any election under this paragraph shall be on the forms provided by the Company
and shall be issued in accordance with paragraph (c) below.
(c) In the event that Company Stock under the Plan is issued directly
to a Participant, the Company will deliver to each Participant a stock
certificate or certificates issued in his name for the number of shares of
Company Stock purchased as soon as practicable after the Purchase Date. Where
Company Stock is issued under this paragraph, only full shares of stock will be
issued to a Participant. The time of issuance and delivery of shares may be
postponed for such period as may be necessary to comply with the registration
requirements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the listing
requirements of any securities exchange on which the Company Stock may then be
listed, or the requirements under other laws or regulations applicable to the
issuance or sale of such shares.
ARTICLE VIII
WITHDRAWAL
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8.1 IN SERVICE WITHDRAWALS. At any time prior to the Purchase Date of an
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Offering Period, any Participant may withdraw the amounts held in his Account by
executing and delivering to the Human Resources Department for the Company
written notice of withdrawal on the form provided by the Company. In such a
case, the entire balance of the Participant's Account shall be paid to the
Participant, without interest, as soon as is practicable. Upon such
notification, the Participant shall cease to participate in the Plan for the
remainder of the Offering Period in which the notice is given. Any Employee who
has withdrawn under this Section shall be excluded from participation in the
Plan
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for the remainder of the Offering Period, but may then be reinstated as a
participant for a subsequent Offering Period by executing and delivering a new
Stock Purchase Agreement to the Committee.
8.2 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
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(a) In the event that a Participant's employment with the Company
terminates for any reason, the Participant shall cease to participate in the
Plan on the date of termination. As soon as is practical following the date of
termination, the entire balance of the Participant's Account shall be paid to
the Participant or his beneficiary, without interest.
(b) A Participant may file a written designation of a beneficiary who
is to receive any shares of Company Stock purchased under the Plan or any cash
from the Participant's Account in the event of his or her death subsequent to a
Purchase Date, but prior to delivery of such shares and cash. In addition, a
Participant may file a written designation of a beneficiary who is to receive
any cash from the Participant's Account under the Plan in the event of his death
prior to a Purchase Date under paragraph (a) above.
(c) Any beneficiary designation under paragraph (b) above may be
changed by the Participant at any time by written notice. In the event of the
death of a Participant, the Committee may rely upon the most recent beneficiary
designation it has on file as being the appropriate beneficiary. In the event
of the death of a Participant and no valid beneficiary designation exists or the
beneficiary has predeceased the Participant, the Committee shall deliver any
cash or shares of Company Stock to the executor or administrator of the estate
of the Participant, or if no such executor or administrator has been appointed
to the knowledge of the Committee, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may
deliver such shares of Company Stock or cash to the spouse or any one or more
dependents or relatives of the Participant, or if no spouse, dependent or
relative is known to the Committee, then to such other person as the Committee
may designate.
ARTICLE IX
PLAN ADMINISTRATION
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9.1 PLAN ADMINISTRATION.
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(a) Authority to control and manage the operation and administration
of the Plan shall be vested in the Board or a committee ("Committee") thereof.
The Board or Committee shall have all powers necessary to supervise the
administration of the Plan and control its operations.
(b) In addition to any powers and authority conferred on the Board or
Committee elsewhere in the Plan or by law, the Board or the Committee shall have
the following powers and authority:
(i) To designate agents to carry out responsibilities relating
to the Plan;
(ii) To administer, interpret, construe and apply this Plan and
to answer all questions which may arise or which may be raised under this Plan
by a Participant, his beneficiary or any other person whatsoever;
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(iii) To establish rules and procedures from time to time for the
conduct of its business and for the administration and effectuation of its
responsibilities under the Plan; and
(iv) To perform or cause to be performed such further acts as it
may deem to be necessary, appropriate, or convenient for the operation of the
Plan.
(c) Any action taken in good faith by the Board or Committee in the
exercise of authority conferred upon it by this Plan shall be conclusive and
binding upon a Participant and his beneficiaries. All discretionary powers
conferred upon the Board shall be absolute.
9.2 LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. No Employee of the Company nor member of the
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Board or Committee shall be subject to any liability with respect to his duties
under the Plan unless the person acts fraudulently or in bad faith. To the
extent permitted by law, the Company shall indemnify each member of the Board or
Committee, and any other Employee of the Company with duties under the Plan who
was or is a party, or is threatened to be made a party, to any threatened,
pending or completed proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or
investigative, by reason of the person's conduct in the performance of his
duties under the Plan.
ARTICLE X
COMPANY STOCK
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10.1 LIMITATIONS ON PURCHASE OF SHARES. The maximum number of shares of
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Company Stock that shall be made available for sale under the Plan shall be
_________ shares, subject to adjustment under Section 10.4 below. The shares of
Company Stock to be sold to Participants under the Plan will be issued by the
Company. If the total number of shares of Company Stock that would otherwise be
issuable pursuant to rights granted pursuant to Section 6.1 of the Plan at the
Purchase Date exceeds the number of shares then available under the Plan, the
Company shall make a pro rata allocation of the shares remaining available in as
uniform and equitable manner as is practicable. In such event, the Company
shall give written notice of such reduction of the number of shares to each
participant affected thereby and any unused payroll deductions shall be returned
to such participant if necessary.
10.2 VOTING COMPANY STOCK. The Participant will have no interest or voting
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right in shares to be purchased under Section 6.1 of the Plan until such shares
have been purchased.
10.3 REGISTRATION OF COMPANY STOCK. Shares to be delivered to a
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Participant under the Plan will be registered in the name of the Participant
unless designated otherwise by the Participant.
10.4 CHANGES IN CAPITALIZATION OF THE COMPANY. Subject to any required
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action by the stockholders of the Company, the number of shares of Company Stock
covered by each right under the Plan which has not yet been exercised and the
number of shares of Company Stock which have been authorized for issuance under
the Plan but have not yet been placed under rights or which have been returned
to the Plan upon the cancellation of a right, as well as the Purchase Price per
share of Company Stock covered by each right under the Plan which has not yet
been exercised, shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease
in the number of issued shares of Company Stock resulting from a stock split,
stock dividend, spin-off, reorganization, recapitalization, merger,
consolidation, exchange of shares or the like. Such adjustment shall be made by
the Board of Directors
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for the Company, whose determination in that respect shall be final, binding and
conclusive. Except as expressly provided herein, no issue by the Company of
shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of
any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with
respect to, the number or price of shares of Company Stock subject to any right
granted hereunder.
10.5 MERGER OF COMPANY. In the event that the Company at any time proposes
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to merge into, consolidate with or enter into any other reorganization pursuant
to which the Company is not the surviving entity (including the sale of
substantially all of its assets or a "reverse" merger in which the Company is
the surviving entity), the Plan shall terminate, unless provision is made in
writing in connection with such transaction for the continuance of the Plan and
for the assumption of rights theretofore granted, or the substitution for such
rights of new rights covering the shares of a successor corporation, with
appropriate adjustments as to number and kind of shares and prices, in which
event the Plan and the rights theretofore granted or the new rights substituted
therefor, shall continue in the manner and under the terms so provided. If such
provision is not made in such transaction for the continuance of the Plan and
the assumption of rights theretofore granted or the substitution for such rights
of new rights covering the shares of a successor corporation, then the Board of
Directors or its committee shall cause written notice of the proposed
transaction to be given to the persons holding rights not less than 10 days
prior to the anticipated effective date of the proposed transaction, and,
concurrent with the effective date of the proposed transaction, such rights
shall be exercised automatically in accordance with Section 7.1 as if such
effective date were a Purchase Date of the applicable Offering Period unless a
Participant withdraws from the Plan as provided in Section 8.1.
ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
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11.1 AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION. The Plan shall terminate on December 31,
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____. Since future conditions affecting the Company cannot be anticipated or
foreseen, the Company reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate the Plan
at any time. Upon termination of the Plan, all benefits shall become payable
immediately. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such amendment or termination
shall affect rights previously granted, nor may an amendment make any change in
any right previously granted which adversely affects the rights of any
Participant. In addition, no amendment may be made without prior approval of
the stockholders of the Company if such amendment would:
(a) Increase the number of shares of Company Stock that may be issued
under the Plan;
(b) Materially modify the requirements as to eligibility for
participation in the Plan; or
(c) Materially increase the benefits which accrue to Participants
under the Plan.
11.2 STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL. Continuance of the Plan and the effectiveness
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of any right granted hereunder shall be subject to approval by the stockholders
of the Company, within twelve months before or after the date the Plan is
adopted by the Board.
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11.3 BENEFITS NOT ALIENABLE. Benefits under the Plan may not be assigned
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or alienated, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. Any attempt at assignment,
transfer, pledge or other disposition shall be without effect, except that the
Company may treat such act as an election to withdraw funds in accordance with
Article VIII.
11.4 NO ENLARGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS. This Plan is strictly a voluntary
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undertaking on the part of the Company and shall not be deemed to constitute a
contract between the Company and any Employee or to be consideration for, or an
inducement to, or a condition of, the employment of any Employee. Nothing
contained in the Plan shall be deemed to give the right to any Employee to be
retained in the employ of the Company or to interfere with the right of the
Company to discharge any Employee at any time.
11.5 GOVERNING LAW. To the extent not preempted by federal law, all legal
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questions pertaining to the Plan shall be determined in accordance with the laws
of the State of Delaware.
11.6 NON-BUSINESS DAYS. When any act under the Plan is required to be
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performed on a day that falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, that act
shall be performed on the next succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or
legal holiday. Notwithstanding the above, Fair Market Value shall be determined
in accordance with Section 6.3.
11.7 COMPLIANCE WITH SECURITIES LAWS. Notwithstanding any provision of
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the Plan, the Committee shall administer the Plan in such a way to ensure that
the Plan at all times complies with any requirements of Federal Securities Laws.
For example, affiliates may be required to make irrevocable elections in
accordance with the rules set forth under Section 16b-3 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
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EXHIBIT 10.11
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made on ________, 199_,
among INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation ("Interplay California") and
________________ ("Indemnitee"), an officer and/or member of the Board of
Directors of the Company.
WHEREAS, the Company desires the benefits of having Indemnitee serve as an
officer and/or director of the Company secure in the knowledge that expenses,
liability and losses incurred by him in his good faith service to the Company
will be borne by the Company or its successors and assigns in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires that Indemnitee resist and defend against what
Indemnitee may consider to be unjustified investigations, claims, actions, suits
and proceedings which have arisen or may arise in the future as a result of
Indemnitee's service to the Company notwithstanding that conditions in the
insurance markets may make directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage
unavailable or available only at premium levels which the Company may deem
inappropriate to pay; and
WHEREAS, the parties believe it appropriate to memorialize and reaffirm the
Company's indemnification obligations to Indemnitee and, in addition, set forth
the indemnification agreements contained herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained,
the parties agree as follows:
1. INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Indemnitee shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Company
to the fullest extent permitted by the Company's Certificate of Incorporation,
Bylaws and applicable law, as the same exists from time to time, in connection
with any present or future threatened, pending or completed investigation,
claim, action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or
investigative (collectively, "Indemnifiable Litigation"), (i) to which
Indemnitee is or was a party or is threatened to be made a party by reason of
any action or inaction in Indemnitee's capacity as a director or officer of the
Company, or (ii) with respect to which Indemnitee is otherwise involved by
reason of the fact that Indemnitee is or was serving as a director, officer,
employee or agent of the Company, or of any subsidiary or division, or is or was
serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent
of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise,
against all reasonable expenses, liability and loss (including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, and amounts paid or to be paid in
any settlement approved in advance by the Company, such approval not to be
unreasonably withheld) (collectively, "Indemnifiable Expenses") actually
incurred or suffered by Indemnitee in connection with such Indemnifiable
Litigation, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
Company, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no
reasonable cause to
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believe Indemnitee's conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit
or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo
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contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that
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Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which Indemnitee reasonably
believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, or, with
respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to that
Indemnitee's conduct was unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Indemnitee
shall have no right to indemnification for expenses and the payment of profits
arising from the purchase and sale by Indemnitee of securities in violation of
Section 16(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company
hereby agrees to indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law,
notwithstanding that such indemnification is not specifically authorized by the
other provisions of this Agreement, the Company's Certificate of Incorporation
and By-laws or by statute. In the event of any change after the date of this
Agreement in any applicable law, statute or rule which expands the right of a
Delaware corporation to indemnify a member of its board of directors or an
officer, such changes shall be, ipso facto, within the purview of Indemnitee's
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rights and the Company's obligations under this Agreement. In the event of any
change after the date of this Agreement in any applicable law, statute or rule
which narrows the right of a Delaware corporation to indemnify a member of its
board of directors or an officer, such changes, to the extent not otherwise
required by such law, statute or rule to be applied to this Agreement, shall
have no effect on this Agreement or the parties' rights and obligations
hereunder.
2. INTERIM EXPENSES. The Company agrees to pay Indemnifiable Expenses
incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Indemnifiable Litigation in
advance of the final disposition thereof, provided that the Company has received
an undertaking by or on behalf of Indemnitee, substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A, to repay the amount so advanced to the extent that it is
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ultimately determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the
Company under this Agreement or otherwise. The advances to be made hereunder
shall be paid by the Company to Indemnitee within twenty (20) days following
delivery of a written request therefor by Indemnitee to the Company.
3. PARTIAL INDEMNIFICATION. If Indemnitee is entitled under any
provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a
portion of Indemnifiable Expenses, but not, however, for the total amount
thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with
this Agreement for such portion of Indemnifiable Expenses to which Indemnitee is
entitled.
4. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING DEMAND. Indemnitee shall, as a condition
precedent to his right to be indemnified under this Agreement, give the Company
notice in writing as soon as practicable of any claim made against Indemnitee
for which indemnification will or could be sought under this Agreement. Notice
to the Company shall be directed to the President of the Company at the address
set forth in Section 12 hereof (or such other address as the Company shall
designate in writing to Indemnitee). In addition, Indemnitee shall give the
Company such information and cooperation as it may reasonably require and as
shall be within Indemnitee's power. Any payment made to Indemnitee pursuant to
this Agreement shall be made no later than forty-five (45) days after receipt of
the written request of Indemnitee.
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5. FAILURE TO INDEMNIFY.
(a) If a claim made by Indemnitee under this Agreement, or any
statute, or under any provision of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation or
Bylaws providing for indemnification, is not paid in full by the Company within
forty-five (45) days after a written request for payment thereof has been
received by the Company, Indemnitee may, but need not, at any time thereafter
bring an action against the Company to recover the unpaid amount of the claim
and, subject to Section 13 of this Agreement, if successful in whole or in part,
Indemnitee shall be reimbursed by the Company for all costs and expenses
(including, without limitation, attorneys' fees) of bringing such action.
(b) It shall be a defense to such action (other than an action brought
to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in connection with any action, suit or
proceeding in advance of its final disposition) that Indemnitee has not met the
standard of conduct which make it permissible under applicable law for the
Company to indemnify Indemnitee for the amount claimed, but the burden of
proving such defense shall be on the Company and Indemnitee shall be entitled to
receive interim reimbursements of Indemnifiable Expenses pursuant to Section 2
hereof unless and until such defense may be finally adjudicated by court order
or judgment from which no further right of appeal exists. It is the parties'
intention that if the Company contests Indemnitee's right to indemnification,
the question of Indemnitee's right to indemnification shall be for the court to
decide, and neither the failure of the Company (including its board of
directors, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) to have made a
determination that indemnification of Indemnitee is proper in the circumstances
because Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct required by
applicable law, nor an actual determination by the Company (including its board
of directors, any committee or subgroup of the board of directors, independent
legal counsel, or its stockholders) that Indemnitee has not met such applicable
standard of conduct, shall create a presumption that Indemnitee has or has not
met the applicable standard of conduct.
6. NOTICE TO INSURERS. If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a
claim pursuant to Section 4 hereof, the Company has director and/or officer
liability insurance in effect, the Company shall give prompt notice of the
commencement of such proceeding to the insurers in accordance with the
procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company shall thereafter
take all necessary or desirable actions to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf
of the indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such proceeding in
accordance with the terms of such policies.
7. RETENTION OF COUNSEL. In the event that the Company shall be
obligated to pay Indemnifiable Expenses as a result of any proceeding against
Indemnitee, the Company, if appropriate, shall be entitled to assume the defense
of such proceeding, with counsel approved by Indemnitee, which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld, upon the delivery to Indemnitee of written notice
of its election to do so. After delivery of such notice, approval of such
counsel by Indemnitee and the retention of such counsel by the Company, the
Company will not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any fees of
counsel subsequently incurred by that Indemnitee with respect to that same
proceeding, provided that (i) Indemnitee shall have the right to employ his or
her counsel in any such proceeding at Indemnitee's expense, and (ii) if (A) the
employment of counsel by Indemnitee has been previously authorized by the
Company, (B) Indemnitee shall have reasonably concluded that there may be a
conflict of interest between the Company and Indemnitee
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in the conduct of any such defense, or (C) the Company shall not have employed
counsel to assume defense of such proceeding within a reasonable period, then
the fees and expenses of Indemnitee's counsel shall be at the expense of the
Company.
8. SUCCESSORS. This Agreement establishes contract rights which shall be
binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the successors, assigns, heirs
and legal representatives of the parties hereto.
9. MUTUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Both the Company and Indemnitee acknowledge
that in certain instances, Federal law or applicable public policy may prohibit
the Company from indemnifying its directors and officers under this Agreement or
otherwise. Indemnitee understands and acknowledges that the Company may be
required in the future to undertake to the Securities and Exchange Commission to
submit the question of indemnification to a court in certain circumstances for a
determination of the Company's right under public policy to indemnify
Indemnitee, and, in that event, the Indemnitee's rights and the Company's
obligations hereunder shall be subject to that determination.
10. CONTRACT RIGHTS NOT EXCLUSIVE. The indemnification provided by this
Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any right to which Indemnitee may be
entitled under the Company's Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, any
agreement, any vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, the Delaware
General Corporation Law, or otherwise, both as to action in Indemnitee's
official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such
position. The indemnification provided under this Agreement shall continue as
to Indemnitee for any action taken or not taken while serving in an indemnified
capacity even though he or she is not serving in such capacity or in any
capacity with the Company at the time of any action or other covered proceeding.
11. INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION. The parties hereto acknowledge that it is
their intent that Interplay California will, immediately prior to the
consummation of the initial public offering of the Company's common stock, be
merged with and into the Company (the "Merger"). Prior to the effective date of
the Merger, Interplay California hereby agrees to be jointly and severally
liable for all of the Company's obligations hereunder.
12. INDEMNITEE'S OBLIGATIONS. The Indemnitee shall promptly advise the
Company in writing of the institution of any investigation, claim, action, suit
or proceeding which is or may be subject to this Agreement and keep the Company
generally informed of, and consult with the Company with respect to, the status
of any such investigation, claim, action, suit or proceeding. Notices to the
Company shall be directed to Interplay Entertainment Corp., 16815 Von Karman
Avenue, Irvine, California 92606, Attn: President (or other such address as the
Company shall designate in writing to Indemnitee). Notice shall be deemed
received, if properly addressed, (i) three days after the date postmarked if
sent by certified or registered mail, or (ii) upon receipt if sent by messenger
with signed receipt, or (iii) one business day after the day sent, if sent via a
nationally recognized overnight delivery carrier.
13. ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event that any action is instituted by
Indemnitee under this Agreement to enforce or interpret any of the terms hereof,
Indemnitee shall be reimbursed by the Company for all court costs and expenses,
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees,
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incurred by Indemnitee with respect to such action, unless as a part of such
action, a court of competent jurisdiction determines that each of the material
assertions made by Indemnitee as a basis for such action were not made in good
faith or were frivolous. In the event of an action instituted by or in the name
of the Company under this Agreement, or to enforce or interpret any terms of
this Agreement, Indemnitee shall be reimbursed by the Company for all court
costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees,
incurred by Indemnitee in defense of such action (including with respect to
Indemnitee's counterclaims and cross-claims made in such action), unless as a
part of such action the court determines that each of Indemnitee's material
defenses to such action were made in bad faith or were frivolous.
14. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this Agreement, or any clause
hereof, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part,
the remaining provisions and clauses of this Agreement shall remain fully
enforceable and binding on the parties.
15. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER. No supplement, modification or amendment of
this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both of the
parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions hereof (whether of
not similar) nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
16. CHOICE OF LAW. The validity, interpretation, performance and
enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Delaware.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year first written above.
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP.,
a Delaware corporation
By: ________________________
Its: ________________________
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By: ________________________
Its: ________________________
INDEMNITEE:
_______________________________
(Signature)
_______________________________
(Print Name)
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EXHIBIT A
UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT
This UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT is made on _______________, 19__, between
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") and
__________________, a member of the board of directors or an officer of the
Company ("Indemnitee").
WHEREAS, Indemnitee may become involved in investigations, claims, actions,
suits or proceedings which have arisen or may arise in the future as a result of
Indemnitee's service to the Company; and
WHEREAS, Indemnitee desires that the Company pay any and all expenses
(including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees and court costs) actually and
reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee's behalf in defending or
investigating any such suits or claims and that such payment be made in advance
of the final disposition of such investigations, claims, actions, suits or
proceedings to the extent that Indemnitee has not been previously reimbursed by
insurance; and
WHEREAS, the Company is willing to make such payments but, in accordance
with Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, the
Company may make such payments only if it receives an undertaking to repay from
Indemnitee; and
WHEREAS, Indemnitee is willing to give such an undertaking;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,
the parties agree as follows:
1. In regard to any payments made by the Company to Indemnitee pursuant to
the terms of the Indemnification Agreement dated __________, 19__, between the
Company and Indemnitee, Indemnitee hereby undertakes and agrees to repay to the
Company any and all amounts so paid promptly and in any event within thirty (30)
days after the disposition, including any appeals, of any litigation or
threatened litigation on account of which payments were made, but only to the
extent that Indemnitee is ultimately found not entitled to be indemnified by the
Company under the Company's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws and Section
145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or other applicable
law.
2. This Agreement shall not affect in any manner rights which Indemnitee
may have against the Company, any insurer or any other person to seek
indemnification for or reimbursement of any expenses referred to herein or any
judgment which may be rendered in any litigation or proceeding.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Undertaking Agreement to
be executed on the date first above written.
INTERPLAY ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
By: _________________________
INDEMNITEE:
_______________________________
(Signature)
_______________________________
(Print Name)
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EXHIBIT 10.12
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED; THEY HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED BY THE HOLDER
FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR
OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, AS AMENDED, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
SUBORDINATED SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE
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Certificate No. ___ October 10, 1996
Irvine, California
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation (the
"Company"), hereby promises to pay to _____________ (hereinafter referred to as
the "Holder"), or registered assigns, upon the earliest to occur of (i) the
consummation of an initial public offering of the Common Stock of the Company,
which is effected pursuant to a registration statement filed with, and declared
effective by, the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, at a public offering price of at least $10.00 per share, as
presently constituted (and subject to adjustment for stock splits, combinations
and other corporate events), and with gross proceeds to the Company of not less
than $15,000,000 (a "Qualified IPO"), (ii) the sale or conveyance of all or
substantially all of the Company's assets or the merger or consolidation with
any other corporation where the Company is not the surviving entity (except for
a merger or consolidation effected for the sole purpose of reincorporating in a
different state), or if the Company is the surviving entity, the ownership of
the voting capital stock following such transaction changes by 50% or more (a
"Sales Transaction"), or (iii) November 30, 1998, subject to extension at the
option of the Holder for an additional one (1) year period, the principal sum of
___________________________________ Dollars ($_________) and to pay interest
from the date hereof until March 13, 1997 on the whole amount of said principal
at a floating rate of not less than ten percent (10%) nor more than twelve
percent (12%) per annum, with such rate within such range for a particular month
determined by adding five percent (5%) to the rate prevailing on the 25th day of
the preceding month as established by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
on advances to member banks. Beginning on March 13, 1997 and continuing
thereafter the Company shall pay interest on such whole amount of said principal
at a fixed rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum. For the purposes of this
Note, a Qualified IPO and a Sales Transaction shall be referred to collectively
as a "Qualified Event." Interest shall be payable in cash quarterly commencing
on May 1, 1997 and shall be payable on the first day of each fiscal quarter
thereafter (February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1) until the outstanding
principal amount has been fully redeemed. All accrued and unpaid interest shall
be paid in cash upon the redemption or other payment of principal outstanding
hereunder. Principal and interest shall be payable in lawful money of the
United States of America by check at the principal office of Holder or at such
other place Holder may designate from time to time in writing to the Company.
Interest shall be
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computed on the basis of a 365-day year. This Note is secured by a security
interest created under that certain Security Agreement of even date herewith
among the Company, Holder and certain other parties (the "Security Agreement"),
and Holder is entitled to all of the benefits and security of the Collateral as
set forth in the Security Agreement. This Note may not be prepaid without the
consent of the Holder.
1. The Subscription Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and is
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entitled to the benefits and subject to the conditions of, that certain
Subscription Agreement among the Company and Holder, as the same may be amended
from time to time (the "Subscription Agreement"), and Holder, and its successors
and assigns, by its acceptance hereof, agrees to be bound by the provisions of
said Subscription Agreement.
2. Default. If any of the following expressly identified events
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(hereafter called "Events of Default") shall occur:
(a) If the Company shall default in the payment of any principal due
under this Note when the same shall become due and payable at maturity or
upon a Qualified Event and shall not cure such default within thirty (30)
days of such default; or
(b) The Company shall commence a voluntary case concerning itself
under Title 11 of the United States Code entitled "Bankruptcy" as now or
hereafter in effect; or an involuntarily case shall be commenced against
the Company and the petition shall not be controverted within thirty (30)
days, or shall not be dismissed within one hundred eighty (180) days after
commencement of the case; or a custodian shall be appointed for, or shall
take charge of, all or substantially all of the property of the Company, or
the Company shall commence any other proceeding under any reorganization,
arrangement, adjustment of debt, relief of debtors, dissolution, insolvency
or liquidation or similar law of any jurisdiction whether now or hereafter
in effect relating to the Company, or there shall be commenced against the
Company any such proceeding, or the Company shall be adjudicated insolvent
or bankrupt;
then, and in each and every such case, Holder may by notice in writing to the
Company declare all amounts under this Note to be forthwith due and payable and
thereupon the balance shall become so due and payable, without presentation,
protest or further demand or notice of any kind, all of which are hereby
expressly waived. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company shall default
in the payment of any installment(s) of interest due under this Note when the
same shall be due and payable, and shall not cure such default within thirty
(30) days of such default, then Holder shall have the right as its sole remedy
at equity and law to bring an action to collect the interest payment then due
plus any interest accrued thereon, without any right to accelerate the principal
amount due hereunder.
3. Subordination.
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(a) General. The Company, for itself, its successors and assigns,
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covenants and agrees, and Holder and successor holder of this Note by his or its
acceptance hereof likewise covenants and agrees, that the payment of the
principal amount of and interest on
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this Note and all other amounts arising under or in connection with the
Subscription Agreement shall be subordinated in right of payment and otherwise,
to the extent and in the manner hereinafter set forth, to the prior payment in
full of all Senior Debt (as hereinafter defined) at any time outstanding. The
provisions of this Section 3 shall constitute a continuing representation to all
persons who, in reliance upon such provisions, become the holders of or continue
to hold Senior Debt, and such provisions are made for the benefit of the holders
of Senior Debt, and such holders are hereby made obligees hereunder the same as
if their names were written herein as such, and they or any of them may proceed
to enforce such provisions against the Company or against the holder of any Note
or any other person entitled to amounts hereunder without the necessity of
joining the Company as a party.
(b) Prior Payment of Senior Debt Upon Insolvency, Etc. In the event
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of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings, or any receivership, liquidation,
reorganization or other similar proceedings relative to the Company or to its
property, or in the event of any proceedings for voluntary liquidation,
dissolution or other winding up of the Company or any assignment for the benefit
of creditors of the Company or any distribution or marshalling of its assets or
any compromise with creditors of the Company, whether or not involving
insolvency or bankruptcy, then and in any such event all Senior Debt shall be
paid in full before any payment or distribution of any character, whether in
cash, securities or other property, shall be made on account of this Note or any
other amounts arising under or in connection with the Subscription Agreement.
(c) No Payment on Note for Benefit of All Holders of Senior Debt. No
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direct or indirect payment shall be made by or on behalf of the Company of
principal of, interest on, or other amounts arising under or in connection with
this Note or the Subscription Agreement if, at the time of such payment:
(i) there exists a default in the payment of all or any portion
of principal of or interest on any Senior Debt or a default under any
agreements or documents entered into in regard to Senior Debt; and
(ii) such default shall not have been cured or waived, or the
benefits of this sentence waived, by or on behalf of the holders of such
Senior Debt.
(d) In Furtherance of Subordination. Holder and each successor holder
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of this Note agrees as follows:
(i) Upon any distribution of all or any of the assets of the
Company to creditors of the Company in the event of any insolvency or
bankruptcy proceedings or any receivership, liquidation, reorganization, or
other similar proceedings relative to the Company or to its property, or in
the event of any proceeding for voluntary liquidation, dissolution or other
winding up of the Company, or any assignment for the benefit of creditors
of the Company or any distribution or marshalling of its assets or any
compromise with creditors of the Company, whether or not involving
insolvency or bankruptcy, any payment or distribution of any kind (whether
in cash, property or securities) which otherwise would be payable or
deliverable upon or with respect to this
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Note or the Subscription Agreement shall be paid or delivered directly to
the holders of Senior Debt for application (in case of cash) to or as
collateral (in the case of non-cash property or securities) for the payment
or prepayment of the Senior Debt until the Senior Debt shall have been paid
in full.
(ii) If any proceeding referred to in subsection (i) above is
commenced by or against the Company, the Holder of this Note and other
persons entitled to amounts under or in connection with the Subscription
Agreement shall duly and promptly take such action as such trustee(s) or
representative(s) may request to collect and receive any and all payments
or distributions which may be payable or deliverable upon or with respect
to this Note or other amounts owing under or in connection with the
Subscription Agreement.
(iii) All payments or distributions upon or with respect to this
Note and other amounts owing under or in connection with the Subscription
Agreement which are received by the holders of this Note or persons
entitled to other amounts under or in connection with the Subscription
Agreement contrary to the subordination provisions of the Subscription
Agreement shall be received in trust for the benefit of the holders of the
Senior Debt entitled thereto, shall be segregated from other funds and
property held by the holders of this Note and other persons entitled to
amounts under or in connection with the Subscription Agreement and shall be
forthwith paid over to the holders of the Senior Debt entitled thereto in
the same form as so received (with any necessary endorsement) to be applied
(in the case of cash) to or held as collateral (in the case of non-cash
property or securities) for the payment or prepayment of the Senior Debt in
accordance with the terms of any agreements governing the Senior Debt.
(iv) The trustee(s) or representative(s) of the holders of a
majority of the aggregate principal amount of all Senior Debt are hereby
authorized to demand specific performance of the subordination provisions
set forth in Section 3 of this Note, whether or not the Company shall have
complied with any of the provisions hereof applicable to it, at any time,
and the holders of this Note or any other persons entitled to amounts under
or in connection with the Subscription Agreement hereby irrevocably waive
any defense based on the adequate remedy at law which might be asserted as
a bar to such remedy of specific performance, it being understood that such
waiver by the holders of this Note and such other persons of any defense
based on the adequacy of a remedy at law shall not be deemed to be a waiver
by them of any other defense available to them at law or in equity with
respect to such remedy of specific performance or otherwise.
(v) The holders of this Note and other persons entitled to
amounts under or in connection with the Subscription Agreement hereby
acknowledge and confirm, and agree not to contest, that the Senior Debt,
and any guarantees thereof by any subsidiary of the Company, constitutes
the legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations of the Company and
such subsidiaries, are not subject to claims of fraudulent transfer or
conveyance, equitable subordination or any similar defense or limitation,
and are secured or are to be secured by security interests in various
assets of the Company and such
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subsidiaries, which security interests in favor of the holders of the
Senior Debt (or collateral agents acting on their behalf) are legal, valid,
enforceable and perfected to the extent contemplated by any related
agreements.
(vi) The subordination provisions of this Note shall continue in
effect and be reinstated if at any time payment or performance of the
Senior Debt is, pursuant to applicable law, rescinded or reduced in amount,
or must otherwise be restored or returned by any holder of the Senior Debt,
whether as avoidable preference, fraudulent conveyance or otherwise, all as
if such payment or performance had not been made.
(e) Scope of Section. The provisions of this Section 3 are intended
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solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of the holders of this
Note, on the one hand, and the holders of Senior Debt, on the other hand.
Nothing contained in this Section 3 or elsewhere in the Subscription Agreement
or this Note is intended to or shall impair, as between the Company, its
creditors, other than the holders of Senior Debt, and the holders of this Note,
the obligation of the Company, which is unconditional and absolute, to pay to
the holders of this Note the principal of and interest on this Note as and when
the same shall become due and payable in accordance with the terms hereof, or to
affect the relative rights of the holders of this Note and creditors of the
Company other than the holders of the Senior Debt.
(f) Certain Definitions. The term "Senior Debt" shall mean (i) all
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indebtedness, obligations and liabilities whether now existing or arising or
created from time to time hereafter (including interest as provided in the
agreement governing such Senior Debt accruing on or after the filing of any
petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to the Company, whether or
not a claim for post-filing interest is allowed in such proceeding), whether
short-term or long-term, whether secured or unsecured, and whether or not
contingent (including all indebtedness evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or
other securities sold by the Company for money) ("Indebtedness") under or in
respect of any contracts, agreements, instruments or any other arrangement of
any kind or character with any bank, insurance company, pension fund, savings
and loan, equipment lessor or other financial or institutional lender, or (ii)
guarantees by the Company of Indebtedness for borrowed money of any bank,
insurance company, pension fund, savings and loan institution, equipment lessors
or other financial or institutional lender, unless in any such case, by the
terms of the instrument creating, governing or evidencing such Indebtedness, it
is provided that such Indebtedness is not senior or superior in right of payment
to this Note.
(g) Proof of Subordination; Further Assurances. Holder and any
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successor or assign of the Holder agrees that it will execute and deliver any
agreements and other documents evidencing the subordination of this Note to
Senior Debt that may be requested by the Company or the holders of Senior Debt.
4. Transfer. This Note shall not be transferable or assignable except to
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an Affiliate (as defined herein) of Holder without the prior written consent of
the Company. In addition, this Note may only be assigned in its entirety and
may not be assigned separately from that certain Warrant to purchase shares of
Common Stock of the Company of even date herewith issued to Holder. For
purposes of this Note, "Affiliate" shall mean any wholly-owned subsidiary
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or parent of, or any corporation, entity or other person which is, within the
meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, controlling, controlled by or
under common control with, Holder. Subject to the restrictions and limitations
set forth above, upon surrender of this Note for transfer or exchange, a new
Note or new Notes of the same tenor, dated the date to which interest has been
paid on the surrendered Note and in an aggregate principal amount equal to the
unpaid principal amount of the Note so surrendered, will be issued to and
registered in the name of the transferee or transferees. The Company may treat
the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the
purpose of receiving payments and for all other purposes.
5. Note Register. This Note is transferable only upon the books of
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the Company which it shall cause to be maintained for such purpose. The Company
may treat the registered holder of this Note as he, she or it appears on the
Company's books at any time as the Holder for all purposes.
6. Loss, Etc., of Note. Upon receipt of evidence satisfactory to the
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Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Note, and of
indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company if lost, stolen or destroyed,
and upon surrender and cancellation of this Note if mutilated, and upon
reimbursement of the Company's reasonable incidental expenses, the Company shall
execute and deliver to Holder a new Note of like date, tenor and denomination.
7. Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in
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accordance with the laws of the State of California.
8. Notices. All notices and other communications required or
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permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally,
mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by Federal Express
overnight delivery, at the respective addresses of the parties as set forth in
the Subscription Agreement, or at such other address as the parties shall have
furnished to the other parties in writing. Notices that are mailed shall be
deemed received three (3) days after deposit in the United States mail or one
(1) day after deposit with Federal Express for overnight delivery.
The Company hereby waives presentment, demand, notice of nonpayment,
protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery,
acceptance, performance or enforcement of this Note.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By _______________________________________________
Christopher J. Kilpatrick, President
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EXHIBIT 10.13
FORM OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED; THEY HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED BY THE HOLDER
FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR
OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, AS AMENDED, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
WARRANT CERTIFICATE
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Warrant Certificate No. ____ October __, 1996
THIS WARRANT CERTIFICATE (the "Warrant Certificate"), certifies that, for
value received, ______________ ("Holder") is entitled, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth below, to subscribe for and purchase from Interplay
Productions, a California corporation (the "Company") that number of shares of
fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock of the Company equal to the
quotient determined by dividing the Base Amount (as defined below) by the
Exercise Price (as defined below), rounded to the nearest whole number of shares
(the "Warrants).
1. EXERCISE PRICE. The "Base Amount" applicable to this Warrant
Certificate shall be $__________. The "Exercise Price" per share of Common
Stock covered by the Warrant shall be the product of .70 multiplied by either of
the following amounts, as applicable: (i) in the event of an initial public
offering by the Company of the Company's Common Stock at an offering price of at
least $10.00 per share (subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends
and other corporate events), with aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of at
least $15,000,000 (a "Qualified IPO"), the initial public offering price of
Common Stock; or (ii) in the event of a sale or conveyance of all or
substantially all of the Company's assets or the merger or consolidation with
any other corporation where the Company is not the surviving entity (except a
merger or consolidation effected for the sole purpose of reincorporating in a
different state) or, if the Company is the surviving entity, the ownership of
the voting capital stock of the Company following such transaction changes by
50% or more (a "Sales Transaction"), the fair market value per share of the
Company's Common Stock as established in such Sales Transaction or, if not so
established, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. For the
purposes of this Warrant Certificate, a Qualified IPO and a Sales Transaction
shall be referred to collectively as a "Qualified Event."
2. TERM OF WARRANT. This Warrant may not be exercised unless and until
the closing of a Qualified Event. The Holder of the Warrant shall not have any
of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the shares covered by the Warrant
as to any shares of Common Stock not actually issued and delivered to it. Unless
exercised in conjunction with the closing of a Qualified Event, this Warrant
shall terminate, and all rights to purchase shares of Common Stock hereunder
shall
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cease, immediately following (i) the closing of a Qualified Event or (ii) upon
repayment of that certain Subordinated Secured Promissory Note issued by the
Company to Holder in connection with that certain Subscription Agreement between
the Company and the Holder, whichever is earlier.
3. TRANSFERABILITY. The Warrant shall not be transferable or assignable
except to an Affiliate (as defined herein) of Holder without the prior written
consent of the Company. In addition, this Warrant may only be assigned in its
entirety and may not be assigned separately from that certain Subordinated
Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith issued to Holder. Holder may
transfer or assign the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the
Warrant; provided, however, that (i) a registration statement with respect
thereto has become effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act"); or (ii) in the opinion of counsel to Holder such registration
is not necessary; or (iii) such transfer complies with the provisions of Rule
144 under the Securities Act. The legend imprinted on the certificates pursuant
to Paragraph 8 shall be removed, and the Company shall issue a new certificate
without such legend to Holder of such security if such security is registered
under the Securities Act or, in the opinion of counsel to Holder, such legend is
no longer required under the Securities Act or the conditions for a permissible
sale or transfer under Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act have been complied
with. For purposes of this Warrant Certificate, "Affiliate" shall mean any
wholly-owned subsidiary or parent of, or any corporation, entity or other person
which is, within the meaning of the Securities Act, controlling, controlled by
or under common control with, Holder.
4. ADJUSTMENTS FOR CONSOLIDATIONS, ETC. If the Company shall reorganize
or consolidate or merge with or into any other corporation in a transaction
which does not constitute a Sales Transaction, then each share of Common Stock
shall be convertible into the consideration to which the shares of Common Stock
subject to this Warrant Certificate would have been entitled to receive upon the
effectiveness of such reorganization, merger or consolidation. Adjustments
under this paragraph shall be made by the Board of Directors in its reasonable,
good faith judgment, whose determination with respect thereto shall be final and
conclusive. No fractional shares shall be issued under this Warrant Certificate
or upon any such adjustment.
5. METHOD OF EXERCISING WARRANT. The Company shall provide written notice
(a "Notice of Qualified Event") to Holder of a Qualified Event prior to the
consummation of such Qualified Event. Such Notice of Qualified Event shall
include, in each case if available, the range of the proposed initial public
offering price in the case of a Qualified IPO or, in the case of a Sales
Transaction, the price established as the fair market value of the shares of the
Company's Common Stock in such Sales Transaction, if so established, or, if not
established, the fair market value determined by the Company's Board of
Directors. Holder expressly acknowledges that the information provided in the
Notice of Qualified Event represents the Company's best estimate of same and
shall be subject to change or adjustment, as appropriate. Holder shall within
ten (10) days of the date stated in the Notice of Qualified Event, make an
irrevocable election by delivery of written notice to the Company (an "Election
Notice") to either (i) exercise the Warrant for all or a portion of the shares
of Common Stock issuable hereunder, or (ii) to forego Holder's right to exercise
this Warrant as to all shares issuable hereunder; provided, however, that in the
event a Qualified Event is not consummated within one hundred twenty (120) days
from the date of such Election Notice the Holder's election thereunder shall
become revocable in its discretion. If the Warrant is being exercised for only a
portion of the shares issuable hereunder, then the Election Notice must also
state the number of shares for which the Warrant is being exercised. If the
Holder delivers an Election Notice stating its election to exercise this
Warrant, but fails to specify the
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number of shares it is electing to purchase, it shall be conclusively presumed
that the Holder has irrevocably elected to purchase all of the shares issuable
under this Warrant. The Holder shall pay the purchase price of the exercise of
this Warrant by offsetting existing indebtedness owed by the Company to Holder
against the purchase price therefor and then, to the extent existing
indebtedness is insufficient to pay the full purchase price, by delivery in
cash, check or bank draft, payable to the Company, an amount equal to the
balance of the purchase price. Holder must deliver to the Company the Election
Notice together with the original Warrant, the original Subordinated Secured
Promissory Note for cancellation, the signed warrant subscription agreement in
the form attached hereto as Annex I and cash, a check or bank draft payable to
the Company for any portion of the purchase price not covered by the
cancellation of indebtedness within the ten (10) day period for the election to
be valid. In the event Holder fails to validly make its election as required
hereunder, then the Holder shall be conclusively presumed to have irrevocably
elected to forego its right to exercise this Warrant.
6. REGISTRATION RIGHTS. The Holder hereunder has been made a party to
that certain Investors' Rights Agreement dated of even date herewith (the
"Investors' Rights Agreement"). The shares of Common Stock issuable upon
exercise of the Warrant are included as "Registrable Securities" under the
Investors' Rights Agreement (as that term is defined in the Investors' Rights
Agreement) with all registration rights pertaining to such Registrable
Securities.
7. GENERAL. The Company shall at all times during the term of the Warrant
reserve and keep available such number of shares of Common Stock as will be
sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this Warrant Certificate, shall pay
all original issue and transfer taxes with respect to the issue and transfer of
shares pursuant hereto and all other fees and expenses necessarily incurred by
the Company in connection therewith, and will from time to time use its best
efforts to comply with all laws and regulations, which, in the opinion of
counsel for the Company, shall be applicable thereto.
8. LEGENDS. It is understood that the certificates evidencing the Common
Stock purchased upon exercise of this Warrant may bear the following legend:
"THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED; THEY HAVE
BEEN ACQUIRED BY THE HOLDER FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE PLEDGED,
HYPOTHECATED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT AS
MAY BE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND
THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER."
9. NOTICES. All notices and other communications required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, mailed by first
class mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by Federal Express overnight delivery,
at the respective addresses of the parties as set forth in that certain
Subscription Agreement between the parties, or at such other address as the
parties shall have furnished to each other in writing. Notices that are mailed
shall be deemed received three (3) days after deposit in the United States mail
or one (1) day after deposit with Federal Express for overnight delivery.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant Certificate to be
duly executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the day and
year first above written.
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By: _______________________________
Its: _______________________________
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ANNEX I TO WARRANT CERTIFICATE
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
The undersigned holder of the Warrant Certificate to which this
Subscription Agreement is attached as Annex I hereby irrevocably subscribes for
___________ shares of Common Stock which the undersigned is entitled to purchase
pursuant to the terms of such Warrant Certificate. Payment of the purchase
price for the Warrant is being made concurrently herewith.
I hereby certify that all of the shares of Common Stock, no par value, of
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, purchased by the undersigned pursuant to the exercise on
this date of the Warrant granted to the undersigned by the Warrant Certificate
are being acquired by the undersigned for investment and not with a view to the
distribution thereof.
Date:_____________________
________________________________________
Signature
________________________________________
Type or Print Name
________________________________________
Street Address
________________________________________
City State Zip Code
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EXHIBIT 10.14
VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER
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OFFICE BUILDING LEASE
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BETWEEN
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS
(LANDLORD)
AND
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
(TENANT)
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1. BASIC LEASE TERMS....................................................... 1
2. PREMISES AND COMMON AREAS; EXPANSION SPACE;
TEMPORARY SPACE......................................................... 2
3. TERM; EXTENSION OPTIONS................................................. 5
4. POSSESSION.............................................................. 9
5. RENT.................................................................... 9
6. OPERATING EXPENSES...................................................... 10
7. SECURITY DEPOSIT........................................................ 12
8. USE..................................................................... 12
9. NOTICES................................................................. 15
10. BROKERS................................................................. 15
11. SURRENDER; HOLDING OVER................................................. 15
12. TAXES ON TENANT'S PROPERTY.............................................. 16
13. ALTERATIONS............................................................. 16
14. REPAIRS................................................................. 18
15. LIENS................................................................... 19
16. ENTRY BY LANDLORD....................................................... 19
17. UTILITIES AND SERVICES.................................................. 19
18. ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION.................................. 20
19. INSURANCE............................................................... 21
20. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION................................................... 23
21. EMINENT DOMAIN.......................................................... 24
22. DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES................................................... 25
23. LANDLORD'S DEFAULT...................................................... 28
24. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING............................................... 28
25. SUBORDINATION........................................................... 30
26. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES................................................... 31
27. BUILDING PLANNING....................................................... 28
28. RULES AND REGULATIONS................................................... 31
29. MODIFICATION AND CURE RIGHTS OF LANDLORD'S MORTGAGEES AND LESSORS....... 32
30. DEFINITION OF LANDLORD.................................................. 32
31. WAIVER.................................................................. 32
32. PARKING................................................................. 32
33. FORCE MAJEURE........................................................... 34
34. SIGNS................................................................... 34
35. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY................................................. 34
36. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.................................................... 34
37. QUIET ENJOYMENT......................................................... 35
38. MISCELLANEOUS........................................................... 35
39. EXECUTION OF LEASE...................................................... 36
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EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT "A-I" (SITE PLAN)
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EXHIBIT "A-II" (OUTLINE OF FLOOR PLAN OF PREMISES)
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EXHIBIT "B" (RENTABLE SQUARE FEET AND USABLE SQUARE FEET)
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EXHIBIT "C" (WORK LETTER AGREEMENT)
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EXHIBIT "D" (NOTICE OF LEASE TERM DATES AND TENANT'S PERCENTAGE)
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EXHIBIT "E" (DEFINITION OF OPERATING EXPENSES)
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EXHIBIT "F" (STANDARDS FOR UTILITIES AND SERVICES)
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EXHIBIT "G" (ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE)
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EXHIBIT "H" (RULES AND REGULATIONS)
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EXHIBIT "I" (TEMPORARY SPACE)
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EXHIBIT "J" (INITIAL ADDITIONAL PARKING)
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VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER
OFFICE BUILDING LEASE
This VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER OFFICE BUILDING LEASE ("Lease") is entered into
as of the 8th day of September, 1995 by and between AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF ILLINOIS, an Illinois corporation ("Landlord"), and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a
California corporation ("Tenant").
1. BASIC LEASE TERMS. For purposes of this Lease, the following terms have
the following definitions and meanings:
(a) Landlord: AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, an Illinois
corporation.
(b) Landlord's Address For Notices:
Koll Management Services
4350 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100
Newport Beach, California 92660
Attention: Von Karman Corporate Center Manager
or such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate by notice to
Tenant.
(c) Tenant: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation.
(d) Tenant's Address For Notices:
Prior to the Commencement Date:
Interplay Productions
17922 Fitch Avenue
Irvine, California 92714
Attention: Mr. Troy Worrell
After the Commencement Date:
To the Premises, Attention: Mr. Troy Worrell
(e) Development: The parcel(s) of real property commonly known as VON KARMAN
CORPORATE CENTER located in the City of Irvine (the "City"), County of
Orange (the "County"), State of California (the "State"), as shown on the
site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A-I".
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(f) Buildings: The two (2) story office buildings located within the
Development with the street addresses of 16815 Von Karman Avenue and 16795
Von Karman Avenue in Irvine, California. As used in this Lease, the term
"Buildings" shall include: (i) said buildings; (ii) any other buildings in
the Development in which Tenant leases space under or pursuant to this
Lease; and (iii) the building located at 2121 Alton (i.e., the building in
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which the Temporary Space described in Subparagraph 2(f) is located).
(g) Premises: All of the building located at 16815 Von Karman Avenue in Irvine,
California and the second floor of the building located at 16795 Von Karman
Avenue in Irvine, California. The Premises contain approximately 77,869
Rentable Square Feet and 71,945 Usable Square Feet (subject to adjustment
as provided in Exhibit "B" and Exhibit "D").
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(h) Tenant's Percentage: Tenant's percentage of the Development on a Rentable
Square Foot basis, which initially is 17.1367%, subject to adjustment as
provided in Exhibit "B" and Exhibit "D" and in Subparagraphs 2(e), 2(f) and
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3(b).
(i) Term: Five Years and two (2) months (subject to extension in accordance
with Subparagraph 3(b) or Subparagraph 3(c)).
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(j) Estimated Commencement Date: To be determined by Landlord and Tenant in
good faith within ten (10) business days after execution of this Lease.
(k) Commencement Date: The date on which the Term of this Lease will commence
as determined in accordance with the provisions of Exhibit "C" and as
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stated on Exhibit "D".
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(l) Initial Monthly Base Rent: $77,869.00, subject to adjustment as provided in
Subparagraph 1(m) below and as otherwise provided in this Lease.
(m) Adjustment to Monthly Base Rent: Monthly Base Rent will be adjusted in
accordance with the following:
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3-30 $ 77,869.00 $1.00
31-end of the Term $101,229.70 $1.30
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(n) Operating Expense Base Year: As used in this Lease, the term "Base Year"
shall mean the 1996 calendar year.
(o) Security Deposit: None.
(p) Tenant Improvements: All tenant improvements installed or to be installed
by Landlord within the Premises to prepare the Premises for occupancy
pursuant to the terms of the Work Letter Agreement attached hereto as
Exhibit "C".
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(q) Tenant Improvement Allowance: $18.75 per Usable Square Foot of the
Premises, to be applied as provided in the Work Letter Agreement attached
hereto as Exhibit "C".
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(r) Permitted Use: General office uses, the assembly and manufacture of
computer software, and research and development activities for computer
software, and no other uses without the express written consent of
Landlord, which consent Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute
discretion.
(s) Parking: 311 unreserved parking spaces, subject to the terms and conditions
of Paragraph 32 below and the Rules and Regulations regarding parking
contained in Exhibit "H".
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(t) Broker(s): Cushman & Wakefield; Lee & Associates.
(u) Guarantor(s): None.
(v) Interest Rate: shall mean the greater of ten percent (10%) per annum or two
percent (2%) in excess of the prime lending or reference rate of Wells
Fargo Bank N.A. or any successor bank in effect on the twenty-fifth (25th)
day of the calendar month immediately prior to the event giving rise to the
Interest Rate imposition; provided, however, the Interest Rate will in no
event exceed the maximum interest rate permitted to be charged by
applicable law.
(w) Exhibits: "A" through "J," inclusive, which Exhibits are attached to this
Lease and incorporated herein by this reference. As provided in Paragraph 3
below, a completed version of Exhibit "D" will be delivered to Tenant after
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Landlord delivers possession of the Premises to Tenant.
This Paragraph 1 represents a summary of the basic terms and definitions of this
Lease. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms contained in this
Paragraph 1 and any specific provision of this Lease, the terms of the more
specific provision shall prevail.
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2. PREMISES AND COMMON AREAS; EXPANSION RIGHTS; TEMPORARY SPACE.
(a) Premises. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from
Landlord the Premises as improved or to be improved with the Tenant
Improvements described in the Work Letter Agreement, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "C".
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(b) Mutual Covenants. Landlord and Tenant agree that the letting and hiring of
the Premises is upon and subject to the terms, covenants and conditions
contained in this Lease and each party covenants as a material part of the
consideration for this Lease to keep and perform their respective
obligations under this Lease.
(c) Tenant's Use of Common Areas. During the Term of this Lease, Tenant shall
have the nonexclusive right to use in common with Landlord and all persons,
firms and corporations conducting business in the Development and their
respective customers, guests, licensees, invitees, subtenants, employees
and agents (collectively, "Development Occupants"), subject to the terms of
this Lease, the Rules and Regulations referenced in Paragraph 32 below and
all covenants, conditions and restrictions now or hereafter affecting the
Development, the following common areas of the Buildings and/or the
Development (collectively, the "Common Areas"):
(i) The Buildings' common entrances, hallways, lobbies, public
restrooms on multi-tenant floors, elevators, stairways and accessways,
loading docks, ramps, drives and platforms and any passageways and
serviceways thereto, and the common pipes, conduits, wires and appurtenant
equipment within the Buildings which serve the Premises (collectively,
"Building Common Areas"); and
(ii) The parking facilities of the Development which serve the
Buildings (subject to the provisions of Exhibit "H"), loading and unloading
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areas, trash areas, roadways, sidewalks, walkways, parkways, driveways,
landscaped areas, plaza areas, fountains and similar areas and facilities
situated within the Development and appurtenant to the Buildings which are
not reserved for the exclusive use of any Development Occupants
(collectively, "Development Common Areas").
(d) Landlord's Reservation of Rights. Provided Tenant's use of and access to
the Premises and parking to be provided to Tenant under this Lease is not
interfered with in an unreasonable manner, Landlord reserves for itself and
for all other owner(s) and operator(s) of the Development Common Areas and
the balance of the Development, the right from time to time to: (i)
install, use, maintain, repair, replace and relocate pipes, ducts,
conduits, wires and appurtenant meters and equipment above the ceiling
surfaces, below the floor surfaces, within the walls and in the central
core areas of the Buildings; (ii) make changes to the design and layout of
the Development, including, without limitation, changes to buildings,
driveways, entrances, loading and unloading areas, direction of traffic,
landscaped areas and walkways, and, subject to the parking provisions
contained in Paragraph 32 and Exhibit "H", parking spaces and parking
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areas; and (iii) use or close temporarily the Building Common Areas, the
Development Common Areas and/or other portions of the Development while
engaged in making improvements, repairs or alterations to the Buildings,
the Development, or any portion thereof.
(e) Tenant's Expansion Rights. The rights described in this Subparagraph 2(e)
are personal to Tenant and may only be exercised by and for the benefit of
Tenant and may not be assigned or otherwise transferred to, or exercised
directly or indirectly by or for the benefit of any person or entity other
than Tenant. Within fifteen (15) days after the end of each calendar
quarter during the Term of this Lease (i.e., between January 1 and January
15, March 1 and March 15, July 1 and July 15, and October 1 and October 15
of each calendar year during the Term of this Lease), Landlord shall notify
Tenant (and, unless otherwise directed by Tenant, Tenant's Broker, as
hereinafter defined) of any space which is available for lease from
Landlord in the buildings located at 16845 Von Karman Avenue (Building 3),
16795 Von Karman Avenue (Building 5) or 16775 Von Karman Avenue (Building
6). Additionally, in the event that Landlord receives a proposal from any
existing tenant of the Development or any other person or entity to lease
available space in the Development or if Landlord intends to deliver to any
existing tenant of the Development or any other person or entity a proposal
to lease such available space to such tenant, person or entity (and in the
case of a proposal to or from an existing tenant of the Development,
Landlord is not obligated to first offer such space, or lease such space,
to such tenant, or negotiate to lease such space to such tenant, pursuant
to a lease existing as of the date of this Lease), then Landlord shall
notify Tenant (and, unless otherwise
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directed by Tenant, Tenant's Broker, as hereinafter defined) that such
space is available for lease from Landlord. Landlord's notices to Tenant
described in the preceding two sentences are hereinafter referred to as the
"Expansion Space Notices" and the space available for lease from Landlord
described in said Expansion Space Notices is hereinafter referred to as
"Expansion Space." Expansion Space Notices shall be delivered to Tenant and
shall also be delivered to Lee & Associates ("Tenant's Broker") in
accordance with Paragraph 9 of this Lease and the notice to Tenant's Broker
shall be addressed as follows:
Lee & Associates
3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 100
Newport Beach, California 92660
Attention: Richard Silva and Lauralee Blanchard
Within five (5) business days after Landlord gives any Expansion Space
Notice to Tenant, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing whether it
accepts the Expansion Space described therein or declines to accept such
Expansion Space, and Tenant's failure to timely respond in writing or an
ambiguous response by Tenant shall constitute Tenant's election to decline
such Expansion Space. If Tenant elects (or is deemed to have elected) to
decline any Expansion Space, then Landlord may lease the applicable
Expansion Space to any person or entity on any terms. If Tenant timely
agrees to accept the Expansion Space, then provided Tenant is not then in
default under this Lease and shall not have exercised its Termination
Option (described in Subparagraph 3(b)(iii) below), the Expansion Space
shall immediately become part of the Premises and shall be subject to all
of the terms and conditions set forth in this Lease except that: (i) Tenant
shall not be obligated to pay Monthly Base Rent for any Expansion Space for
which Landlord is obligated to provide an Expansion Space Improvement
Allowance until the earlier of Tenant's occupancy of the applicable
Expansion Space, or the date of the Monday after the date on which the
applicable tenant improvements are substantially completed, as such Monday
date is accelerated by Tenant Delays, as defined in Exhibit "C", (or if the
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date of substantial completion is a Saturday or Sunday, then the date of
the second Monday after such date, as such second Monday date is
accelerated by Tenant Delays); (ii) Tenant shall pay Monthly Base Rent for
any Expansion Space at the same rates as applicable to the remainder of the
Premises from time to time; (iii) Tenant's Percentage shall be increased to
reflect the addition of the applicable Expansion Space to the Premises; and
(iv) Landlord shall not be obligated to provide a tenant improvement
allowance for any Expansion Space except as hereinafter provided. If Tenant
leases any Expansion Space prior to the second anniversary of the
Commencement Date and Tenant shall not have exercised Tenant's First Year
Extension Option as of the date Tenant leases such Expansion Space, then
Landlord shall provide Tenant with a tenant improvement allowance for the
applicable Expansion Space (an "Expansion Space Improvement Allowance") in
an amount per usable square foot of the applicable Expansion Space equal
to: (x) $18.75 if the Expansion Space is leased to Tenant during the first
six months of the Term; (y) $13.67 if the applicable Expansion Space is
leased to Tenant during the second six months of the Term; and (z) $5.00 if
the applicable Expansion Space is leased to Tenant during the second year
of the Term. Landlord shall not be obligated to provide any tenant
improvement allowance for Expansion Space leased by Tenant after the second
anniversary of the Commencement Date unless Tenant shall have exercised its
First Year Extension Option as of the date the applicable Expansion Space
is leased by Tenant. If Tenant leases Expansion Space after Tenant shall
have exercised Tenant's First Year Extension Option, then Landlord shall
provide a tenant improvement allowance for the applicable Expansion Space
equal to: (a) the number of usable square feet in the applicable Expansion
Space multiplied by (b) the portion of the sum of $18.75 remaining
unamortized as of the date which is ninety (90) days after the applicable
Expansion Space is leased by Tenant (calculated by amortizing the sum of
$18.75 on a straight line basis over the term of this Lease, as extended).
If Tenant leases any Expansion Space and Landlord is obligated under this
Subparagraph 2(e) to provide an Expansion Space Improvement Allowance for
the applicable Expansion Space, then Landlord and Tenant shall promptly
enter into a Work Letter Agreement in substantially the form attached
hereto as Exhibit "C" for the improvements to be constructed by Landlord in
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the applicable Expansion Space.
(f) Temporary Space. Upon Tenant's execution of this Lease, Landlord shall
allow Tenant to occupy the premises outlined on Exhibit "I" on the second
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floor of the building located at 2121 Alton Avenue (the "Temporary Space")
until the Commencement Date. All of the terms and conditions of this Lease
(including, without limitation, terms relating to insurance,
indemnification and after-hours utility charges) shall apply to Tenant's
occupancy of the Temporary Space except that (i) Tenant shall not be
obligated to pay any Monthly Base Rent for
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or in connection with Tenant's occupancy of the Temporary Space; (ii)
during Tenant's occupancy of any portion of the Temporary Space, Tenant
shall pay on an estimated basis (subject to reconciliation after the
Commencement Date) on the first date of each calendar month, without
deduction or offset, Tenant's Temporary Space Percentage (hereinafter
defined) of all Operating Taxes and Real Property Taxes and Assessments (as
defined in Exhibit "E" for the Development, and without deduction of any
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expenses or taxes incurred in a "Base Year") from time to time within ten
(10) business days after being billed by Landlord therefor; (iii) Landlord
shall not be obligated to provide any allowance for or make any
improvements to the Temporary Space; and (iv) Tenant shall not make any
improvements to the Temporary Space. As used herein, the term "Tenant's
Temporary Space Percentage" shall mean a fraction, the numerator of which
is the number of Rentable Square Feet in the Temporary Space and the
denominator of which is the number of Rentable Square Feet in the
Development. Tenant shall accept the Temporary Space in it current "AS-IS"
condition and without any representations or warranty, express or implied,
with respect to the Temporary Space or the condition thereof. Upon notice
from Landlord that the Tenant Improvements for the Premises are
substantially complete, Tenant shall promptly comply with the second
sentence of Subparagraph 11(a) of this Lease with respect to the Temporary
Space and shall promptly move out of the Temporary Space and into the
Premises.
(g) Relocation Requests. Upon written notice by Tenant identifying premises
within the Development which Tenant desires to lease (the "Relocation
Premises") but which are occupied by another tenant (the "Relocation
Tenant"): (A) Landlord shall request the applicable Relocation Tenant to
relocate to other premises in the Development that are available to be
leased to the Relocation Tenant (the "Relocation Space"); provided,
however, that in no event shall Landlord be obligated to make any such
request if: (i) leasing the applicable Relocation Space would make any
premises adjacent to the Relocation Space more difficult to lease, as
determined by Landlord in its sole and absolute discretion; or (ii) Tenant
is in default under this Lease; and (B) upon Landlord's receipt from the
Relocation Tenant of a written description of the terms of the relocation
acceptable to Landlord and Tenant, Landlord and Tenant shall negotiate in
good faith the terms of Tenant's leasing of the Relocation Premises. In no
event shall Landlord be obligated to exercise any rights it may have under
the Relocation Tenant's lease or otherwise to relocate any Relocation
Tenant. If the Relocation Tenant agrees to relocate to Relocation Space,
then Landlord and Tenant shall negotiate the relocation with the Relocation
Tenant and Tenant shall pay all sums (including, without limitation, fees,
charges, moving costs and tenant improvement costs) required by the
Relocation Tenant to be paid by Landlord or Tenant in connection with the
relocation, as well as any and all costs incurred by Landlord in engaging
in such negotiations or in connection with the relocation, and such sums
and costs shall not be considered by Landlord and Tenant in negotiating the
terms of Tenant's leasing of the Relocation Premises, nor shall such sums
and costs be credited against or reduce the rent and other sums payable by
Tenant in connection with its leasing any Relocation Premises.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Subparagraph 2(g), in no
event shall Landlord be obligated to agree to the relocation unless all of
the terms and conditions of the relocation and Tenant's leasing of the
Relocation Premises are acceptable to Landlord in its sole and absolute
discretion and in no event shall Landlord be obligated to lease any
Relocation Premises to Tenant unless the Relocation Tenant has actually
vacated the applicable Relocation Premises and has no further rights
thereto, and is asserting no claims for possession thereof.
3. TERM; EXTENSION OPTIONS.
(a) Initial Term. The term of this Lease ("Term") will be for the period
designated in Subparagraph 1(i), commencing on the Commencement Date.
Landlord's Notice of Lease Term Dates and Tenant's Percentage ("Notice"),
in the form of Exhibit "D" attached hereto, will set forth (among other
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things) the Commencement Date, the date upon which the Term of this Lease
shall end, the Rentable Square Feet within the Premises, and Tenant's
Percentage and will be delivered to Tenant after Landlord delivers
possession of the Premises to Tenant. The Notice will be binding upon
Tenant unless Tenant objects to the Notice in writing within five (5) days
of Tenant's receipt of the Notice.
(b) First Year Extension Option. Tenant shall have the option (the "First Year
Extension Option") to extend the term of this Lease for a period of five
(5) years provided that Tenant is not in default under any of the terms or
provisions of this Lease as of the date of Tenant's exercise of said First
Year Extension Option and as of the date of the beginning of the extension
of the Term pursuant thereto. Tenant may exercise its First Year Extension
Option only by giving
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written notice to Landlord on or before the first anniversary of the
Commencement Date specifying that Tenant is exercising its First Year
Extension Option (the "First Year Extension Option Notice"). All of the
terms of this Lease shall apply to the extension of the Term pursuant to
Tenant's exercise of its First Year Extension Option except that:
(i) the Monthly Base Rent payable during the first half of such
extension shall be $105,123.15, and the Monthly Base Rent payable during
the second half of such extension shall be $116,803.50;
(ii) if Tenant notifies Landlord in writing prior to the last day of
the forty-sixth month after the Commencement Date (the "Additional Space
Demand Notice") that Tenant requires a specific amount of additional space
in the Development (the "Requested Additional Space"), and within four (4)
months after receipt of Tenant's Additional Space Demand Notice (the
"Requested Additional Space Search Period"), Landlord does not deliver to
Tenant a description (the "Landlord's Additional Space Description"), of
space in the Development that is 95% to 110% as large as the Requested
Additional Space described in Tenant's Additional Space Demand Notice and
that is scheduled to be available for leasing within such four (4) month
period, then: (A) as of the end of said four (4) month period, the first
sentence of Subparagraph 2(e) above (Tenant's Expansion Rights) shall apply
not only to space available to lease from Landlord in Buildings 3, 5 and 6
of the Development as described in Subparagraph 2(e) above, but also to
space available to lease from Landlord in the other buildings in the
Development; and (B) Tenant shall have a personal, non-assignable right to
terminate this Lease (the "Termination Option") as of the end of the 62nd
month after the Commencement Date (the "Termination Date") by giving at
least twelve (12) months prior written notice (the "Termination Notice") to
Landlord and concurrently paying to Landlord, in immediately available
funds, a sum equal to: (a) $303,689.10 (representing a termination fee
equal to three months of Monthly Base Rent); plus (b) the portions of the
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Tenant Improvement Allowance, any Rent Credit or Additional Allowance and
Cat Walk Costs (defined in Subparagraph 3(b)(iv) below), and all Expansion
Space Improvement Allowances remaining unamortized as of the Termination
Date (calculated by amortizing the Tenant Improvement Allowance on a
straight line basis over the term of this Lease, as extended, and by
amortizing any Additional Allowance, Rent Credit or Cat Walk Costs over the
period commencing on the date when the first disbursement of the Additional
Allowance or Catwalk Costs is made or the date on which such Rent Credit is
first credited against Base Rent, as applicable, and ending on the date on
which the terms of this Lease, as extended, will expire, and by amortizing
each Expansion Space Improvement Allowance on a straight line basis over
the period commencing on the date on which the applicable Expansion Space
is leased by Tenant and ending on the date on which the term of this Lease,
as extended, will expire); plus (c) the unamortized portion of the
brokerage commissions payable by Landlord in connection with this Lease,
including, without limitation, commissions payable in connection with the
extension of the Term and any expansion of the Premises (calculated by
amortizing all such commissions on a straight line basis over the term of
this Lease, as extended, but with respect to commissions payable in
connection with any Expansion Space, calculated by amortizing such
commissions on a straight line basis over the period commencing on the date
on which the applicable Expansion Space is leased by Tenant and ending on
the date on which the term of this Lease, as extended, will expire); plus
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(d) interest on the sums described in clauses (b) and (c) from the
beginning of the applicable amortization period used to calculate such sums
to the date such sums are paid to Landlord, at the rate of eleven percent
(11%) per annum, compounded annually. The Termination Option shall be
personal to Tenant and may only be exercised by and for the benefit of
Tenant and may not be assigned or otherwise transferred to, or exercised
directly or indirectly by or for the benefit of, any person or entity other
than Tenant;
(iii) if Landlord delivers a Requested Additional Space Description to
Tenant within the Requested Additional Space Search Period, then Landlord
and Tenant shall promptly enter into a Work Letter Agreement substantially
in the form of Exhibit "C" hereto, with a tenant improvement allowance for
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the applicable Requested Additional Space equal to: (a) the number of
usable square feet in the applicable Requested Additional Space multiplied
by (b) the portion of the sum of $18.75 remaining unamortized as of the
date which is ninety (90) days after the applicable Requested Additional
Space is leased by Tenant (calculated by amortizing the sum of $18.75 on a
straight line basis over the term of this Lease, as extended) (the
"Requested Additional Space Allowance"), and the Requested Additional Space
described therein shall become part of the Premises and shall be subject to
all of the terms of this Lease upon substantial completion of the tenant
improvements therefor, if any, and actual vacation of the
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Requested Additional Space by any tenant in occupancy thereof. Upon request
by Landlord, Tenant shall confirm the date of substantial completion of the
tenant improvements for the Requested Additional Space in writing. The date
asserted by Landlord as such date of substantial completion shall be
binding upon Tenant unless Tenant objects thereto in writing within five
(5) days.
(iv) if Tenant exercises its First Year Extension Option, and Tenant
expressly elects in its First Year Extension Option Notice to cause
Landlord to construct the "cat walk," then Landlord shall design and
construct a so-called "cat walk" from the second floor of the building
located at 16815 Von Karman Avenue (Building 4) to the second floor of the
building located at 16795 Von Karman Avenue (Building 5) (the "Cat Walk");
provided, however, that Landlord shall not be obligated to construct the
Cat Walk unless permitted by applicable laws, statutes and ordinances then
in effect and provided, further, that Landlord shall not be obligated to
expend more than $250,000 in connection with the Cat Walk (including,
without limitation, the design, engineering and construction of the Cat
Walk and any improvements required as a result of the Cat Walk and costs of
satisfying any conditions to any governmental authorities relating to the
Cat Walk, permits and approvals for the Cat Walk and such improvements, and
legal fees and costs incurred in connection with the Cat Walk and such
costs are hereinafter collectively referred to in this Lease as the "Cat
Walk Costs"). If Landlord concludes in good faith that it is not possible
to construct a first-class Cat Walk for less than $250,000, or if Landlord
does not in good faith desire to comply with any particular conditions of
governmental authorities related to the Cat Walk because they may adversely
affect Landlord, the Development or other tenants in the Development, then
Landlord shall not be obligated to construct the Cat Walk. Within ninety
(90) days after receipt of a First Year Extension Notice in which Tenant
elects to cause Landlord to construct the Cat Walk, Landlord shall use good
faith efforts to determine in good faith whether it is possible to
construct a first-class Cat Walk for less than $250,000, whether applicable
law permits construction of the Cat Walk and whether conditions or other
improvements that would be imposed by governmental authorities on the
construction of the Cat Walk are acceptable to Landlord and notify Tenant
of its determinations (the "Landlord Determination Notice"). If Landlord
constructs the Cat Walk, then Tenant shall fully cooperate with Landlord,
at Tenant's expense, in connection with the design and construction of the
Cat Walk and any interference with Tenant's use or enjoyment of the
Premises which results from Landlord's construction of the Cat Walk shall
not constitute an actual or constructive eviction, or entitle Tenant to any
damages or abatement of rent or any other sums payable under this Lease.
Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize interference
with Tenant's use and enjoyment of the Premises during construction of the
Cat Walk to the extent practicable given the nature and scope of the work.
If Tenant elects in its First Year Extension Option Notice to cause
Landlord to construct the "Cat Walk" and Landlord determines that it is not
possible to construct a Cat Walk for less than $250,000, or if the Cat Walk
is not constructed for any other reason, then by written notice to Landlord
given within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Landlord Determination
Notice: (i) Tenant may elect to cause Landlord to provide an additional
tenant improvement allowance in the amount of $250,000 (the "Additional
Allowance") for use by Tenant in constructing additional improvements to
the Premises subject to Article 13 hereof (and Landlord shall disburse such
Additional Allowance in accordance with reasonable construction loan
disbursement procedures); or (ii) Tenant may elect to cause Landlord to
provide a credit against Monthly Base Rent in the amount of $250,000 (the
"Rent Credit"); or (iii) if Landlord determines the Cat Walk cannot be
completed for less than $250,000, but that applicable law permits the Cat
Walk to be constructed and if Landlord has no reasonable basis for
objecting to any governmental conditions relating to the Cat Walk, then
Tenant may elect to cause Landlord to construct the Cat Walk provided
Tenant pays to Landlord, within thirty (30) days after written demand from
Landlord from time to time, the amount of Landlord's good faith estimate,
or adjusted good faith estimate, as applicable, of the difference between
$250,000 and the Cat Walk Costs (with any overpayments to be returned by
Landlord upon completion of construction), and Landlord may adjust its
estimate in good faith from time to time by written notice to Tenant. If
Tenant does not elect to cause Landlord to construct the Cat Walk in the
First Year Extension Notice, then Tenant may elect in its First Year
Extension Notice to cause Landlord to provide Tenant with either the
Additional Allowance on the terms provided above or the Rent Credit.
(c) Additional Extension Option(R). Whether or not Tenant shall have exercised
its First Extension Option, Tenant shall have an additional option (the
"Additional Extension Option") to extend the term of this Lease for a
period of five (5) years (the "Extension Term") provided that Tenant is not
in default under any of the terms or provisions of this Lease as of the
date of Tenant's
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exercise of the Additional Extension Option and as of the date of the
beginning of the Extension Term. Tenant may exercise its Additional
Extension Option only by giving written notice to Landlord at least twelve
(12) calendar months prior to the expiration of the then-current Term
specifying that Tenant is exercising its Additional Extension Option (an
"Additional Extension Notice") and specifying the length of the extension.
All of the terms of this Lease shall apply to the Extension Term except
that (i) Tenant shall have no further right to extend the term of this
Lease; (ii) the Monthly Base Rent for the Extension Term shall be ninety-
five percent (95%) of the Fair Market Rental Rate (hereinafter defined) for
the Premises; and (iii) Landlord shall not be obligated to provide an
additional improvement allowance for any additional tenant improvements to
the Premises.
The "Fair Market Rental Rate" shall be the annual rental rate per Rentable
Square Foot then being charged in new leases (or executed letters of intent
for new leases), for space to be delivered on or about the beginning of the
Extension Term, which is non-sublease, non-equity space in Comparable
Buildings (hereinafter defined), similarly improved, taking into
consideration annual rental rates per Rentable Square Foot, the number of
Rentable Square Feet leased, the length of the Extension Term and that no
additional improvement allowance will be provided. As used herein, the term
"Comparable Buildings" shall mean the Buildings and office buildings of
similar age, size and quality in the Orange County airport area.
Upon Landlord's receipt of Tenant's Additional Extension Notice, Landlord
and Tenant shall negotiate the Fair Market Rental Rate. If Landlord and
Tenant have not agreed upon the Fair Market Rental Rate within thirty (30)
days after Landlord's receipt of Tenant's Additional Extension Notice, then
the Fair Market Rental Rate shall be determined as follows:
(i) Landlord and Tenant shall each appoint an independent real estate
broker who shall not have been previously used by either party and who
shall have been continuously active over the preceding five (5) year period
in the leasing of first class office space in the Orange County office
market. Each such broker shall be appointed within fifteen (15) days after
said thirty (30) day period.
(ii) The two brokers so appointed shall within fifteen (15) days after
the appointment of the last appointed broker agree upon and appoint a third
broker who shall have the same qualifications required for the initial two
brokers.
(iii) Within thirty (30) days after the selection of the third broker,
a majority of the brokers selected shall determine the Fair Market Rental
Rate. If a majority of the brokers are unable to determine the Fair Market
Rental Rate within the stipulated period of time, the three brokers'
determinations of the Fair Market Rental Rate shall be added together and
the total divided by three (3). The resulting quotient shall be the Fair
Market Rental Rate; however, if the low determination or the high
determination or both is/are more than five percent (5%) lower or higher
than the middle determination, the low determination or the high
determination or both, as applicable, shall be disregarded. If only one
determination is disregarded, the remaining two (2) determinations shall be
added together and their total divided by two (2), and the resulting
quotient shall be the Fair Market Rental Rate. The determination of the
Fair Market Rental Rate hereunder shall be binding on Landlord and Tenant.
(iv) Each party will pay the costs and charges of its broker and fifty
percent (50%) of the costs and charges of the third broker.
(v) If either Landlord or Tenant fails to appoint a broker within the
time period in Subparagraph 3(c)(i) above, then the broker appointed by one
of them shall reach a decision, notify Landlord and Tenant thereof, and
such broker's decision shall be binding upon Landlord and Tenant.
(vi) If the two brokers fail to agree upon and appoint a third broker,
then both brokers shall be dismissed and the matter shall be submitted to
arbitration under the commercial arbitration provisions of the American
Arbitration Association.
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(vii) If the Fair Market Rental Rate for the Extension Term is not
established prior to the end of the initial Term of this Lease for any
reason, Tenant shall continue to pay the Base Monthly Rent payable under
this Lease, but when the Fair Market Rental Rate for the Extension Term
shall have been determined under this Subparagraph 3(c), Tenant shall
immediately pay to Landlord any underpayments of Basic Rent for the
Extension Term, or if Tenant has overpaid Basic Rent for the Extension
Term, Landlord shall refund the amount of any overpayments to Tenant within
thirty (30) days after such determination.
4. POSSESSION.
(a) Delivery of Possession. Landlord agrees to deliver possession of the
Premises to Tenant in accordance with the terms of the Work Letter
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "C", provided, however, that if
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Landlord is unable to deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant on the
Commencement Date, this Lease will not be void or voidable and Landlord
will not be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage resulting therefrom,
but the Commencement Date and the Expiration Date will be extended by the
number of days Landlord is late in delivering the Premises to Tenant, and
rent will not commence to accrue under this Lease until Landlord delivers
the Premises to Tenant; provided, however, that if the Commencement Date
and delivery of the Premises do not occur by the date which is three (3)
calendar months after the Estimated Commencement Date, as extended by
delays in the completion of the Tenant Improvements caused by Tenant Delays
(as defined in Exhibit "C") and Force Majeure delays (as defined in
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Paragraph 33) (such date, as so extended, being hereinafter referred to as
the "Mandatory Commencement Date"), then Tenant may as its sole and
exclusive remedy, terminate this Lease by written notice to Landlord given
within ten (10) days after said Mandatory Commencement Date.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord will not be obligated to deliver
possession of the Premises to Tenant (but Tenant will be liable for rent if
Landlord can otherwise deliver the Premises to Tenant) until Landlord has
received from Tenant all of the following: (i) a copy of this Lease fully
executed by Tenant; (ii) the first installment of Monthly Base Rent; (iii)
executed copies of policies of insurance or certificates thereof as
required under Paragraph 19 of this Lease; (iv) copies of all governmental
permits and authorizations, if any, required in connection with Tenant's
operation of its business within the Premises; and (v) if Tenant is a
corporation or partnership, such evidence of due formation, valid existence
and authority as Landlord may reasonably require, which may include,
without limitation, a certificate of good standing, certificate of
secretary, articles of incorporation, statement of partnership, or other
similar documentation.
(b) Condition of Premises. Prior to the Commencement Date and in accordance
with the Work Letter Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "C", Landlord and
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Tenant (and/or their respective representatives, who shall be designated in
writing and shall be paid by the party for whom the applicable
representative is acting) will jointly conduct a walk-through inspection of
the Premises and will jointly prepare a punch-list ("Punch-List") of items
required to be installed by Landlord under the Work Letter Agreement which
require finishing or correction. The Punch-List will not include any items
of damage to the Premises caused by Tenant's move-in or early entry, if
permitted, which damage will be corrected or repaired by Landlord, at
Tenant's expense or, at Landlord's election, by Tenant, at Tenant's
expense. Other than the items specified in the Punch-List, by taking
possession of the Premises, Tenant will be deemed to have accepted the
Premises in its condition on the date of delivery of possession and to have
acknowledged that the Tenant Improvements have been installed as required
by the Work Letter Agreement and that there are no additional items needing
work or repair. Landlord will cause all items in the Punch-List to be
repaired or corrected within thirty (30) days following the preparation of
the Punch-List or as soon as practicable after the preparation of the
Punch-List. Tenant acknowledges that neither Landlord nor any agent of
Landlord has made any representation or warranty, express or implied, with
respect to the Premises, the Buildings, the Development or any portions
thereof or with respect to the suitability of same for the conduct of
Tenant's business and Tenant further acknowledges that Landlord will have
no obligation to construct or complete any additional buildings or
improvements within the Development.
5. RENT.
(a) Monthly Base Rent. Subject to the second proviso in Subparagraph 11(a) of
the Work Letter Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "C", Tenant shall pay
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Landlord the Monthly Base Rent for the Premises (subject to adjustment as
hereinafter provided) in advance on the first day of each calendar month
during the Term without prior notice or demand. Notwithstanding the
foregoing,
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Tenant shall pay the Monthly Base Rent for the first month of the Term
directly to Landlord concurrently with Tenant's execution and delivery of
this Lease to Landlord. If the Term of this Lease commences or ends on a
day other than the first day of a calendar month, then the rent for such
period will be prorated in the proportion that the number of days this
Lease is in effect during such period bears to the number of days in such
month. All rent must be paid to Landlord, without any deduction or offset,
in lawful money of the United States of America, at the address designated
by Landlord on Tenant's monthly rent statement or to such other person or
at such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing.
Monthly Base Rent will be adjusted during the Term of this Lease as
provided in Subparagraph l(m) and Subparagraphs 3(b) and 3(c).
(b) Additional Rent. All amounts and charges to be paid by Tenant hereunder,
including, without limitation, payments for Operating Expenses, insurance,
repairs and reserved parking (if any), will be considered additional rent
for purposes of this Lease, and the word "rent" as used in this Lease will
include all such additional rent unless the context specifically or clearly
implies that only Monthly Base Rent is intended.
(c) Late Payments. Late payments of Monthly Base Rent and/or any item of
additional rent will be subject to interest and a late charge as provided
in Subparagraph 22(g) below.
6. OPERATING EXPENSES.
(a) Operating Expenses. Tenant shall pay to Landlord Tenant's Percentage of the
Operating Expenses (as defined in Exhibit "E") for the Development for the
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first and second months of the Term (without deduction for any "base year"
Operating Expenses), such payments to be made on an estimated basis within
ten (10) business days after billing of such estimate by Landlord as
additional rent, without deduction or offset, subject to reconciliation in
March, 1997 with actual Operating Expenses for said first and second
months. Additionally, commencing on the first anniversary of the
Commencement Date, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as additional rent in
accordance with the terms of this Paragraph 6, in an amount equal to
Tenant's Percentage of the amount by which the Operating Expenses (as
defined in Exhibit "E" attached hereto) for each calendar year after the
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Base Year or portions thereof included in the Term of this Lease, exceeds
the Operating Expenses for the Base Year ; provided, however, that
notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 6, for purposes of
calculating the additional rent payable by Tenant under this Section 6, the
actual annual percentage increase in Operating Expenses which are
controllable by Landlord shall not exceed: (a) ten percent (10%), plus (b)
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the sum of the amounts by which the maximum percentage increase in
controllable Operating Expenses permitted under this sentence for each
previous calendar year after the Base Year exceeded the actual percentage
increase in controllable Operating Expenses from the preceding year. (The
sum described in clause (b) will be zero for 1997.) For example: (i) if
controllable Operating Expenses for the Base Year (1996) are $10.00, and
the controllable Operating Expenses for 1997 are $12.00, then controllable
Operating Expenses for 1997 shall be limited to $11.00 (i.e., 110% of
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$10.00); (ii) if controllable Operating Expenses for the Base Year are
$10.00, controllable Operating Expenses for 1997 are $12.00, and
controllable Operating Expenses for 1998 are $13.20, then controllable
Operating Expenses for 1998 shall be $13.20 (i.e., 110% of $12.00); and
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controllable Operating Expenses for 1997 are $10.50 and the controllable
Operating Expenses for 1998 are $13.00, then the maximum percentage
increase in controllable Operating Expenses for 1998 shall be 15% (10% plus
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5% [with the 5% representing the amount by which the 10% maximum percentage
increase for 1997 exceeds the actual percentage increase for 1997]) and the
controllable Operating Expenses for 1998 shall be limited to $12.075 (i.e.,
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115% of $10.50). As used herein, the term "controllable Operating Expenses"
shall not include Real Property Taxes and Assessments (as defined in
Exhibit "E") or utilities, but the foregoing exclusions shall not be
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construed to limit the types of Operating Expenses that are not
controllable by Landlord.
(b) Estimate Statement. Landlord will use good faith efforts to deliver to
Tenant on or about March 1, 1996 and, thereafter, on or about March 1 of
each later Comparison Year during the Term of this Lease, a statement
("Estimate Statement") wherein Landlord will estimate both the Operating
Expenses for the then-current Comparison Year and Tenant's Percentage of
the excess of the Operating Expenses for the then-current Comparison Year
over the Operating Expenses for the Base Year. If Landlord is unable to
provide such a statement by March 1 of any year, then Landlord shall use
good faith efforts to deliver such a statement to Tenant as soon as
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possible thereafter. Commencing on the first anniversary of the
Commencement Date, Tenant shall pay Landlord, as "Additional Rent," one-
twelfth (1/12th) of Tenant's Percentage of Landlord's estimate of the
amount by which Landlord's estimate of Operating Expenses for the
applicable Comparison Year will exceed the Operating Expenses for the Base
Year. Such payments shall begin with the next installment of rent due,
until such time as Landlord issues a revised Estimate Statement or the
Estimate Statement for the succeeding Comparison Year, except that
concurrently with the next regular monthly rent payment due following the
receipt of each such Estimate Statement, Tenant agrees to pay Landlord an
amount equal to one monthly installment of Tenant's Percentage of
Landlord's estimate of such excess (less any applicable Operating Expenses
already paid) multiplied by the number of months from the beginning of the
then-current Comparison Year, to the month of such rent payment next due,
all months inclusive. If at any time during the Term of this Lease, but not
more often than quarterly, Landlord reasonably determines that Tenant's
Percentage of increases in Operating Expenses payable for the then-current
Comparison Year will be greater than the amount set forth in the then-
current Estimate Statement, Landlord may issue a revised Estimate Statement
and Tenant agrees to pay Landlord, within ten (10) days of receipt of the
revised Estimate Statement, the difference between the amount owed by
Tenant under such revised Estimate Statement and the amount owed by Tenant
under the original Estimate Statement for the portion of the then current
Comparison Year which has expired. Thereafter, Tenant shall pay Tenant's
Percentage of increases in Operating Expenses based on such revised
Estimate Statement until Tenant receives the next Comparison Year Estimate
Statement or a new revised Estimate Statement for the current Comparison
Year. If Operating Expenses for any Comparison Year is less than Operating
Expenses for the Base Year, Tenant will not be entitled to a credit against
any rent, additional rent or Tenant's Percentage of Operating Expenses
payable hereunder.
(c) Actual Statement. Landlord will also use good faith efforts to deliver to
Tenant by March 1, 1997 and by March 1 of each Comparison Year during the
Term of this Lease after the Base Year, a statement ("Actual Statement")
which states the actual Operating Expenses for the preceding Comparison
Year. If Landlord is unable to provide such a statement by March 1 of any
year, then Landlord shall use good faith efforts to deliver such a
statement to Tenant as soon as possible thereafter. If the Actual Statement
reveals that Tenant's Percentage of the actual increases in Operating
Expenses is more than the total Additional Rent paid by Tenant for
Operating Expenses on account of the preceding Comparison Year (with
Operating Expenses for the Base Year and any partial Comparison Year being
prorated to calculate Tenant's percentage of increases in Operating
Expenses payable for any partial Comparison Year), then Tenant shall pay
Landlord the difference in a lump sum within thirty (30) days after receipt
of the Actual Statement. If the Actual Statement reveals that Tenant's
Percentage of increases in actual Operating Expenses is less than the
Additional Rent paid by Tenant for increases in Operating Expenses on
account of the preceding Comparison Year, Landlord shall credit any
overpayment toward the next monthly installment(s) of Tenant's Percentage
of increases in Operating Expenses due under this Lease, or if the Term has
expired, Landlord shall pay such overpayment to Tenant within thirty (30)
days after Landlord's determination.
(d) Miscellaneous. Any delay or failure by Landlord in delivering any Estimate
Statement or Actual Statement pursuant to this Paragraph 6 will not
constitute a waiver of its right to require an increase in rent nor will it
relieve Tenant of its obligations pursuant to this Paragraph 6, except that
Tenant will not be obligated to make any payments based on such Estimate
Statement or Actual Statement until ten (10) days after receipt of such
Estimate Statement or Actual Statement. Even though the Term has expired
and Tenant has vacated the Premises, when the final determination is made
of Tenant's Percentage of the actual increases in Operating Expenses for
the Comparison Year in which this Lease terminates (with Operating Expenses
for the Base Year and any partial Comparison Year being prorated to
calculate Tenant's percentage of increases in Operating Expenses payable
for any partial Comparison Year), Tenant agrees to promptly pay any
increase due over the estimated expense increases paid and, conversely, any
overpayments shall be promptly be rebated by Landlord to Tenant. Prior to
the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease Term and Landlord's
acceptance of Tenant's surrender of the Premises, Landlord will have the
right to estimate the actual increases in Operating Expenses for the then-
current Comparison Year and to collect any estimated underpayment from
Tenant prior to Tenant's surrender of the Premises.
(e) Audits. At reasonable times and upon at least seventy-two (72) hours'
prior written notice to Landlord describing the Operating Expense years
which Tenant desires to audit, Tenant and Tenant's accountants and
representatives may inspect books and records in Landlord's
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possession which relate to the Operating Expenses for the years specified
in Tenant's notice at the location in Orange County where such books and
records are kept and in the presence of a Landlord representative. All such
inspections shall be conducted at Tenant's sole cost and expense. Tenant
shall keep the results of such inspections confidential, except that Tenant
may disclose the results: (i) to its attorneys and consultants provided
they agree in writing to keep the results of such inspections confidential;
and (ii) to the extent required by law or court order. Landlord shall not
be obligated to retain books and records for Operating Expenses for any
particular calendar year for more than two (2) years after the end of the
applicable calendar year.
7. SECURITY DEPOSIT. None.
8. USE.
(a) Tenant's Use of the Premises. The Premises may be used for the use or uses
set forth in Subparagraph 1(r) only, and Tenant will not use or permit the
Premises to be used for any other purpose without the prior written consent
of Landlord, which consent Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute
discretion. Nothing in this Lease will be deemed to give Tenant any
exclusive right to such use in the Building or the Development.
(b) Compliance. At Tenant's sole cost and expense, Tenant agrees to procure,
maintain and hold available for Landlord's inspection, all governmental
licenses and permits required for the proper and lawful conduct of Tenant's
business from the Premises, if any. Tenant agrees not to use, alter or
occupy the Premises or allow the Premises to be used, altered or occupied
in violation of, and Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, agrees to use
and occupy the Premises and cause the Premises to be used and occupied in
compliance with: (i) any and all laws, statutes, zoning restrictions,
ordinances, rules, regulations, orders and rulings now or hereafter in
force and any requirements of any insurer, insurance authority or duly
constituted public authority having jurisdiction over the Premises, the
Buildings or the Development now or hereafter in force, (ii) the
requirements of the Board of Fire Underwriters and any other similar body
(iii) the Certificates of Occupancy issued for the Buildings, and (iv) any
recorded covenants, conditions and restrictions and similar regulatory
agreements, if any, which affect the use, occupation or alteration of the
Premises, the Buildings and/or the Development; provided, however, that in
no event shall Tenant be required to make or remove any improvements or
alterations to the Premises that are required by law to be made or removed
in order to use the Premises for office purposes, nor shall Tenant be
required to remove any Hazardous Materials (as defined in Subparagraph 8(c)
below) if neither the presence or release of the Hazardous Materials was
caused by Tenant or any of Tenant's Parties (as defined in Subparagraph
18(b) below). Tenant agrees to comply with the Rules and Regulations
referenced in Paragraph 28 below. Tenant agrees not to do or permit
anything to be done in or about the Premises which will obstruct or
interfere with the rights of other tenants or occupants of the Development,
or injure or unreasonably annoy them, or use or allow the Premises to be
used for any unlawful or unreasonably objectionable purpose. Tenant agrees
not to cause, maintain or permit any nuisance or waste in or about the
Premises or elsewhere within the Development. Tenant agrees not to place a
load upon the Premises exceeding the average pounds of live load per square
foot of floor area specified for the Building by Landlord's architect, with
the partitions to be considered a part of the live load. Landlord reserves
the right to reasonably prescribe the weight and positions of safes, files
and heavy equipment which Tenant desires to place in the Premises so as to
distribute properly the weight thereof. Tenant agrees to install, maintain
and use Tenant's business machines and mechanical equipment which may cause
vibration or noise that may be transmitted to the structure of the
Buildings or to any other space in the Building in a manner so as to
eliminate or minimize such vibration or noise. Tenant will be responsible
for all structural engineering required to determine structural load, as
well as the expense thereof. Notwithstanding anything contained in this
Lease to the contrary, all transferable development rights related in any
way to the Development are and will remain vested in Landlord, and Tenant
hereby waives any rights thereto.
(c) Hazardous Materials.
(i) As used in this Lease, the term "Hazardous Materials" shall mean
and include any substance or material which has been determined by any
state, federal or local governmental authority to be capable of posing a
risk of injury to health, safety or property, including all of those
materials and substances designated as hazardous or toxic by the City of
Irvine, the County of Orange, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the
Consumer Product Safety
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Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, the California Water
Resources Control Board, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the
California Air Resources Board, CAL/OSHA Standards Board, Division of
Occupational Safety and Health, the California Department of Food and
Agriculture, the California Department of Health Services, and any federal
agencies that have overlapping jurisdiction with such California agencies,
or any other governmental agency now or hereafter authorized to regulate
materials and substances in the environment. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, the term "Hazardous Material" shall include
all of those materials and substances defined as "hazardous materials" or
"hazardous waste" in Sections 66680 through 66685 of Title 22 of the
California Administrative Code, Division 4, Chapter 30, as the same shall
be amended from time to time, petroleum, petroleum-related substances and
the by-products, fractions, constituents and sub-constituents of petroleum
or petroleum-related substances, asbestos, asbestos containing materials,
and any other materials requiring remediation now or in the future under
federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, regulations or policies.
(ii) Except for ordinary and general office supplies and cleaners
typically used in the ordinary course of business within office buildings,
such as copier toner, liquid paper, glue, ink and common household cleaning
materials (some or all of which may constitute "Hazardous Materials" as
defined in this Lease), Tenant agrees not to cause or knowingly permit any
Hazardous Materials to be brought upon, stored, used, handled, generated,
released or disposed of on, in, under or about the Premises, the Buildings,
the Common Areas or any other portion of the Development by Tenant, its
agents, employees, subtenants, assignees, contractors or invitees
(collectively, "Tenant's Parties"), without the prior written consent of
Landlord, which consent Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute
discretion. Tenant hereby agrees that respect to any such permitted
Hazardous Materials, Tenant shall comply with all applicable federal, state
and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, permits, and authorities
relating to the storage, use, disposal or cleanup of Hazardous Materials
("Hazardous Materials Requirements"), including, but not limited to, the
obtaining of proper permits and with good business practices, and that it
will not dispose of any Hazardous Materials in, on or about the Premises,
or the Buildings or the Development under any circumstances.
(iii) In the event of any release of Hazardous Materials caused or
knowingly permitted by Tenant or any of Tenant's Parties, Landlord shall
have the right, but not the obligation, to cause Tenant to immediately take
all steps Landlord deems necessary or appropriate to remediate such release
and prevent any similar future release to the satisfaction of Landlord and
Landlord's mortgagee(s).
(iv) Tenant shall promptly indemnify, protect, defend and hold
harmless Landlord and its partners, officers, directors, employees, agents,
successors and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and
against any and all claims, damages, judgments, suits, causes of action,
losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, expenses and costs (including,
without limitation, clean-up, removal, remediation and restoration work and
costs, sums paid in settlement of claims, attorneys' fees, consultant fees
and expert fees and court costs) which arise or result from the release,
use, storage, transportation or disposal of Hazardous Materials on, in or
about the Premises, Buildings or Development by the Tenant or its agents,
employees, subtenants and assignees and Tenant's indemnity and defense
obligations shall cover and include acts of Tenant Parties. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in this Subparagraph 8(c)(iv), . Tenant shall
immediately notify Landlord of any inquiry, test, investigation or
enforcement proceeding by or against Tenant, Landlord or the Development
concerning a Hazardous Material in, on or about the Premises, Buildings or
Development of which Tenant has knowledge or notice. Tenant acknowledges
that Landlord, as the owner of the Development, shall have the right, at
its election, in its own name or as Tenant's agent, to negotiate, defend,
approve and appeal, at Tenant's expense, any action taken or order issued
by governmental authority with regard to the presence or release of a
Hazardous Material that is caused or knowingly permitted by Tenant or any
of Tenant's Parties.
(v) Landlord shall indemnify, protect, defend (with counsel
reasonably acceptable to Tenant) and hold harmless Tenant and its partners,
officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns
(collectively, "Indemnitees") from and against (a) any and all judgments
and reasonable defense costs in connection with any lawsuit or
administrative enforcement action brought against Tenant by a governmental
agency or authority or a private party (other than a Tenant Affiliate,
hereinafter defined) seeking remediation or contribution toward the cost of
remediation of any Hazardous Materials placed in or at the Leased Premises
by any person or
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entity (other than Tenant or a Tenant Affiliate) prior to the date Tenant
first occupies the Premises, and (b) any other claims, losses, liabilities
and expenses (collectively "Claims") sustained by Tenant attributable to
any Hazardous Materials placed on, under, at, in or about the Premises,
Buildings or Development by Landlord or its officers, directors, employees
or agents; provided, however, the foregoing indemnification shall not apply
to any Claims, judgments or costs attributable to Hazardous Materials where
Tenant has contributed to or exacerbated the condition or quantity of such
Hazardous Materials or any damage or injury resulting therefrom. Tenant
shall give written notice to Landlord in reasonable detail of the
occurrence of any event or the existence of any claim or condition that
could constitute the basis for any Indemnitee seeking indemnification by
Landlord promptly upon Tenant becoming aware of same. Upon receiving such
notice, Landlord shall promptly indemnify, protect, defend (with counsel
reasonably acceptable to Tenant) and hold harmless all Indemnitees to the
extent required under this Subparagraph 8(c)(v). As used in this
Subparagraph 8(c)(v), the term "Tenant Affiliate" shall mean and include
any affiliate, agent, employee, contractor, licensee or invitee of Tenant
or of an affiliate of Tenant. As used in the preceding sentence, the term
"affiliate" shall mean any person or entity which, either directly or
indirectly, owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common
ownership or control with, Tenant.
(vi) Upon the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, Tenant
agrees to remove from the Premises, the Buildings and the Development, at
its sole cost and expense, any and all Hazardous Materials, including any
equipment or systems containing Hazardous Materials, which are installed,
brought upon, stored, used, generated or released upon, in or under the
Premises, the Buildings and/or the Development or any portion thereof by
Tenant or any of Tenant's Parties.
(vii) Notwithstanding any other right of entry granted to Landlord
under this Lease, Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises or to
have consultants enter the Premises throughout the term of this Lease for
the purpose of: (1) determining whether the Premises are in conformity with
Hazardous Materials Requirements and other federal, state and local
statutes, regulations, ordinances, and policies; (2) conducting an
environmental audit or investigation of the Premises for purposes of sale,
transfer, conveyance or financing; (3) determining whether Tenant has
complied with this Paragraph; (4) determining the corrective measures, if
any, required of Tenant to ensure the safe use, storage and disposal of
Hazardous Materials; or (5) removing Hazardous Materials (except to the
extent used, stored or disposed of by Tenant or any of Tenant's Parties in
compliance with "Hazardous Materials Requirements"). Tenant agrees to
provide access and reasonable assistance for such inspections. Such
inspections may include, but are not limited to, entering the Premises or
adjacent property with drill rigs or other machinery for the purpose of
obtaining laboratory samples. Landlord shall not be limited in the number
of such inspections during the Term of this Lease. To the extent such
inspections disclose the presence of Hazardous Materials used, stored or
disposed of by Tenant or any of Tenant's Parties, and provided Landlord
shall not have approved the presence in question, Tenant shall reimburse
Landlord for the cost of such inspections within ten (10) days of receipt
of a written statement thereof. If such consultants determine that the
Premises are contaminated with Hazardous Materials used, stored or disposed
of by Tenant or any of Tenant's Parties, Tenant shall, in a timely manner,
at its expense, remove such Hazardous Materials or otherwise comply with
the recommendations of such consultants to the reasonable satisfaction of
Landlord and any applicable governmental agencies. The right granted to
Landlord herein to inspect the Premises shall not create a duty on
Landlord's part to inspect the Premises, or liability of Landlord for
Tenant's use, transportation, storage or disposal of Hazardous Materials,
it being understood that Tenant shall be solely responsible for all
liability in connection with Tenant's use, transportation, storage and
disposal of Hazardous Materials.
(viii) Landlord hereby discloses to Tenant that the Premises, the
Building and the Development are or may be in an area in which
contamination of soils or groundwater by Hazardous Materials may exist. If
Tenant desires more definite information regarding the existence or
possible existence of contamination by Hazardous Materials of soils or
groundwater of or beneath the Premises, the Building, the Development, or
other real property in the general area of the Development, then Tenant
shall investigate such matters.
(ix) The provisions of this Subparagraph 8(c) will survive the
expiration or any earlier termination of this Lease.
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9. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder must be in
writing and may be given by personal delivery (including delivery by overnight
courier or an express mailing service) or by mail, if sent by registered or
certified mail. Notices to Tenant shall be sufficient if delivered to Tenant at
the Premises and notices to Landlord shall be sufficient if delivered to
Landlord at the address designated in Subparagraph 1(b). Either party may
specify a different address for notice purposes by written notice to the other,
except that the Landlord may in any event use the Premises as Tenant's address
for notice purposes.
10. BROKERS. The parties acknowledge that the broker(s) who negotiated this
Lease are described in Subparagraph 1(t). Each party represents and warrants to
the other, that, to its knowledge, no other broker, agent or finder (a)
negotiated or was instrumental in negotiating or consummating this Lease on its
behalf, and (b) is or might be entitled to a commission or compensation in
connection with this Lease. Landlord and Tenant each agree to promptly
indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the other from and against any and
all claims, damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses, liabilities,
penalties, fines, expenses and costs (including attorneys' fees and court costs)
resulting from any breach by the indemnifying party of the foregoing
representation, including, without limitation, any claims that may be asserted
by any broker, agent or finder undisclosed by the indemnifying party. The
foregoing mutual indemnity shall survive the expiration or earlier termination
of this Lease. Landlord shall pay brokerage commissions to Cushman & Wakefield
in connection with this Lease in accordance with the existing, separate written
agreement between Landlord and Cushman & Wakefield for payment of leasing
commissions, and if Tenant extends the Term of this Lease pursuant to
Subparagraph 3(b) or 3(c), then such brokerage commissions shall include
brokerage commissions payable by Landlord to Cushman & Wakefield for such
extension pursuant to said written agreement.
11. SURRENDER; HOLDING OVER.
(a) Surrender. The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Tenant, or a
mutual cancellation thereof, shall not constitute a merger, and shall, at
the option of Landlord, operate as an assignment to Landlord of any or all
subleases or subtenancies. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of
this Lease, Tenant agrees to peaceably surrender the Premises to Landlord
broom clean and in the same condition as delivered to Tenant except for
ordinary wear and tear, casualty damage (if this Lease is terminated as a
result thereof pursuant to Paragraph 20), condemnation, the Tenant
Improvements, all Alterations not required to be removed pursuant to or as
provided in Paragraph 13 and all maintenance, repairs and replacements
which are the responsibility of Landlord under this Lease, and with all of
Tenant's personal property and Alterations (as defined in Paragraph 13)
removed from the Premises to the extent required under Paragraph 13 and all
damage caused by such removal repaired as required by Paragraph 13. Prior
to the date Tenant is to actually surrender the Premises to Landlord,
Tenant agrees to give Landlord reasonable prior notice of the exact date
Tenant will surrender the Premises so that Landlord and Tenant can schedule
a walk-through of the Premises to review the condition of the Premises and
identify the Alterations and personal property which Tenant is to remove
and any repairs Tenant is to make upon surrender of the Premises. The
delivery of keys to any employee of Landlord or to Landlord's agent or any
employee thereof alone will not be sufficient to constitute a termination
of this Lease or a surrender of the Premises.
(b) Holding Over. Tenant will not be permitted to hold over possession of the
Premises after the expiration or earlier termination of the Term without
the express written consent of Landlord, which consent Landlord may
withhold in its sole discretion. If Tenant holds over after the expiration
or earlier termination of the Term, Landlord may, at its option, treat
Tenant as a tenant at sufferance only, and such continued occupancy by
Tenant shall be subject to all of the terms, covenants and conditions of
this Lease, so far as applicable, except that Tenant shall not be entitled
to exercise any options or rights to expand, extend or negotiate and the
Monthly Base Rent for any such holdover period shall be equal to (i) for
the first two months of the holdover, one hundred twenty-five percent
(125%) of the Monthly Base Rent in effect under this Lease immediately
prior to such holdover, and (ii) thereafter, one hundred and fifty percent
(150%) of the monthly Base Rent in effect under this Lease immediately
prior to the holdover. Acceptance by Landlord of rent after such expiration
or earlier termination will not result in a renewal of this Lease. The
foregoing provisions of this Paragraph 11 are in addition to and do not
affect Landlord's right of re-entry or any rights of Landlord under this
Lease or as otherwise provided by law. If Tenant fails to surrender the
Premises upon the expiration of this Lease in accordance with the terms of
this Paragraph 11 despite demand to do so by Landlord, Tenant agrees to
promptly indemnify, protect, defend and hold Landlord harmless from all
claims, damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses, liabilities,
penalties, fines, expenses and costs
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(including attorneys' fees and costs), including, without limitation, costs
and expenses incurred by Landlord in returning the Premises to the
condition in which Tenant was to surrender it and claims made by any
succeeding tenant founded on or resulting from Tenant's failure to
surrender the Premises. The provisions of this Subparagraph 11(b) will
survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
12. TAXES ON TENANT'S PROPERTY. Tenant agrees to pay before delinquency, all
taxes and assessments (real and personal) levied against any personal property
or trade fixtures placed by Tenant in or about the Premises (including any
increase in the assessed value of the Premises based upon the value of any such
personal property or trade fixtures). If any such taxes or assessments are
levied against Landlord or Landlord's property, Landlord may, after written
notice to Tenant (and under proper protest if requested by Tenant) pay such
taxes and assessments, in which event Tenant agrees to reimburse Landlord all
amounts paid by Landlord within ten (10) business days after demand by Landlord;
provided, however, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, will have the right,
with Landlord's cooperation, to bring suit in any court of competent
jurisdiction to recover the amount of any such taxes and assessments so paid
under protest.
13. ALTERATIONS. Subject to Tenant's compliance with all of the provisions of
this Paragraph 13, Tenant may, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, replace the
existing security system serving the Premises concurrently with Landlord's
construction of the Tenant Improvements; however, such new security system (the
"New Security System") and the installation thereof may not interfere with
Landlord's construction of the Tenant Improvements or with Landlord's exercise
of its rights under Paragraph 16 of this Lease, and Tenant shall at all times
provide Landlord such sufficient access to the Premises as may be necessary for
Landlord to construct the Tenant Improvements and exercise its rights under
Paragraph 16 of this Lease. Prior to the expiration of this Lease and upon any
earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost and
expense, remove the New Security System and replace it with a security system of
the same type and quality as the security system which currently serves the
Premises. After installation of the initial Tenant Improvements for the Premises
pursuant to Exhibit "C", Tenant may, at its sole cost and expense, make other
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alterations, additions, improvements and decorations to the Premises subject to
the terms and conditions of this Paragraph 13. The New Security System and all
other alterations, additions, improvements and decorations to the Premises are
hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Alterations".
(a) Prohibited Alterations. Tenant may not make any Alterations which: (i)
affect any area outside the Premises; (ii) affect the Building's structure,
equipment, services or systems, or the proper functioning thereof, or
Landlord's access thereto; (iii) affect the outside appearance, character
or use of the Buildings or the Building Common Areas; (iv) in the
reasonable opinion of Landlord, lessen the value of the Buildings; or (v)
will violate or require a change in any occupancy certificate applicable to
the Premises.
(b) Landlord's Approval. Before proceeding with any Alterations which are not
prohibited in Subparagraph 13(a) above, Tenant must first obtain Landlord's
written approval of the plans, specifications and working drawings for such
Alterations, which approval Landlord will not unreasonably withhold or
delay; provided, however, Landlord's prior approval will not be required
for any such Alterations which are not prohibited by Subparagraph 13(a)
above and which: (A) consist of installation of business or trade fixtures,
or (B) cost less than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in any one year period
provided that Tenant delivers to Landlord notice and a copy of any final
plans, specifications and working drawings therefor at least ten (10) days
prior to commencement of the work. Alterations which do not require
Landlord's consent shall nevertheless be subject to all of the other
requirements and conditions of this Paragraph 13, including, without
limitation, the condition that Tenant conform to Landlord's rules,
regulations and insurance requirements which govern contractors. Landlord's
approval of plans, specifications and/or working drawings for Alterations
will not create any responsibility or liability on the part of Landlord for
their completeness, design sufficiency, or compliance with applicable
permits, laws, rules and regulations of governmental agencies or
authorities.
(c) Contractors. Alterations may be made or installed only by contractors and
subcontractors which have been approved by Landlord, which approval
Landlord will not unreasonably withhold or delay; provided, however,
Landlord reserves the right to require that Landlord's contractor for the
Building be given an equal opportunity to bid for any Alteration work.
Before proceeding with any Alterations, Tenant agrees to provide Landlord
with ten (10) days' prior written notice and Tenant's contractors must
obtain, on behalf of Tenant and at Tenant's sole cost and expense: (i) all
necessary governmental permits and approvals for the commencement and
completion of
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such Alterations; and (ii) if requested by Landlord, a completion and lien
indemnity bond, or other surety, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord for
such Alterations. Throughout the performance of any Alterations, Tenant
agrees to obtain, or cause its contractors to obtain, workers compensation
insurance and general liability insurance in compliance with the provisions
of Paragraph 19 of this Lease.
(d) Manner of Performance. All Alterations must be performed: (i) in accordance
with the approved plans, specifications and working drawings; (ii) in a
lien-free and first-class and workmanlike manner; (iii) in compliance with
all applicable permits, laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations,
orders and rulings now or hereafter in effect and imposed by any
governmental agencies and authorities which assert jurisdiction; (iv) in
such a manner so as not to interfere with the occupancy of any other tenant
in the Buildings, nor impose any additional expense upon nor delay Landlord
in the operation of any multi-tenant Building nor unreasonably delay
Landlord in the maintenance of the Building; and (v) at such times, in such
manner, and subject to such rules and regulations as Landlord may from time
to time reasonably designate.
(e) Ownership. The Tenant Improvements, including, without limitation, all
affixed sinks, dishwashers, microwave ovens and other fixtures, and all
Alterations (but not the New Security System nor any personal property or
trade fixtures of Tenant) will become the property of Landlord and (except
for the New Security System and such personal property and trade fixtures)
will remain upon and be surrendered with the Premises at the end of the
Term of this Lease; provided, however, Landlord shall, by written notice
delivered to Tenant prior to or within three (3) business days after
Landlord's approval of the final working drawings for any Alterations,
identify those Alterations which Landlord will require Tenant to remove at
the end of the Term of this Lease (except that the New Security System
shall, in any event, be removed as provided in Subparagraph 13(a) above)
and if Landlord does not deliver such a notice to Tenant, then Tenant shall
not be obligated to remove the applicable Alteration at the end of the
Term. Landlord may also require Tenant to remove Alterations which Landlord
did not have the opportunity to approve as provided in this Paragraph 13.
If Landlord requires Tenant to remove any Alterations pursuant to this
Subparagraph 13(e), then Tenant, at its sole cost, shall remove the
identified Alterations on or before the expiration or sooner termination of
this Lease and repair any damage to the Premises caused by such removal
(or, at Landlord's option, Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord all of
Landlord's costs of such removal and repair).
(f) Plan Review. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord, as additional rent, the
reasonable costs of professional services and costs for general conditions
of Landlord's third party consultants if utilized by Landlord (but not
Landlord's "in-house" personnel) for review of all plans, specifications
and working drawings for any Alterations, within ten (10) business days
after Tenant's receipt of invoices either from Landlord or such
consultants. In addition, Tenant agrees to pay Landlord, within ten (10)
business days after completion of any Alterations, a fee to cover
Landlord's costs of supervising and administering the installation of such
Alterations, in the amount of eight percent (8%) of the cost of such
Alterations, but in no event less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).
(g) Personal Property. All articles of personal property owned by Tenant or
installed by Tenant at its expense in the Premises (including, without
limitation, Tenant's business and trade fixtures, furniture, movable
partitions and equipment [such as telephones, copy machines, computer
terminals, refrigerators and facsimile machines]) will be and remain the
property of Tenant, and must be removed by Tenant from the Premises, at
Tenant's sole cost and expense, on or before the expiration or sooner
termination of this Lease. Tenant agrees to repair any damage caused by
such removal at its cost on or before the expiration or sooner termination
of this Lease.
(h) Removal of Alterations. If Tenant fails to remove by the expiration or
sooner termination of this Lease all of its personal property, the New
Security System or any Alterations identified by Landlord pursuant to
Subparagraph 13(e) above for removal, Landlord may, at its option, treat
such failure as a hold-over pursuant to Subparagraph 11(b) above, and/or
Landlord may (without liability to Tenant for loss thereof) treat such
personal property and/or Alterations as abandoned and, at Tenant's sole
cost and in addition to Landlord's other rights and remedies under this
Lease, at law or in equity: (a) remove and store such items; and/or (b)
upon ten (10) days' prior notice to Tenant, sell, discard or otherwise
dispose of all or any such items at private or public sale for such price
as Landlord may obtain or by other commercially reasonable means. Tenant
shall be liable for all costs of disposition of Tenant's abandoned property
and Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant with respect to any such
abandoned property. Landlord agrees to
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apply the proceeds of any sale of any such property to any amounts due to
Landlord under this Lease from Tenant (including, without limitation,
Landlord's attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in the removal, storage
and/or sale of such items), with any remainder to be paid to Tenant.
14. REPAIRS.
(a) Landlord's Obligations. Landlord agrees to reasonably repair and maintain
the portions of the Buildings and the portions of the Premises not required
to be maintained and repaired by Tenant (including, without limitation,
floors [excluding floor coverings except to the extent of janitorial
services to be provided to the Premises], foundations, exterior structural
walls [excluding the wall coverings], ceilings [excluding ceiling
coverings, but including Building standard lighting fixtures], roofs,
driveways and parking lots and the plumbing, heating, ventilating, air
conditioning, elevator and electrical systems installed or furnished by
Landlord) in good condition and repair, and shall replace such items as
Landlord determines in good faith can no longer be repaired and are
resulting in a material adverse effect on Tenant's use of the Premises,
except that Landlord shall be under no obligation to perform maintenance,
repairs or replacements that are: (i) for, or attributable to, items
installed in Tenant's Premises which are above standard interior
improvements (such as, for example, custom lighting, special HVAC and/or
electrical panels or systems, kitchen or restroom facilities and appliances
constructed or installed within Tenant's Premises) or (ii) caused in part
or in whole by the act, neglect or omission of any duty by Tenant, its
agents, employees or invitees, and Tenant will pay to Landlord, as
additional rent, the reasonable cost of all maintenance, repairs and
replacements described by the preceding clauses (i) and (ii). Landlord will
not be liable for any failure to make any such repairs or to perform any
maintenance unless such failure shall persist for an unreasonable time
after written notice of the need of such repairs or maintenance is given to
Landlord by Tenant. Except as provided in Paragraph 20, Tenant will not be
entitled to any abatement of rent and, in any event, Landlord will not have
any liability by reason of any injury to or interference with Tenant's
business (as opposed to property damage or personal injury) arising from
the making of any repairs, alterations or improvements in or to any portion
of the Buildings or the Premises or in or to fixtures, appurtenances and
equipment therein. Tenant waives the right to make repairs at Landlord's
expense under any law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order or
ruling (including, without limitation, to the extent the Premises are
located in California, the provisions of California Civil Code Sections
1941 and 1942 and any successor statutes or laws of a similar nature).
(b) Tenant's Obligations. Tenant shall keep, maintain and preserve the non-
structural, interior and accessible portions of the Premises in first class
condition and repair and, when and if needed, at Tenant's sole cost and
expense, Tenant shall make all repairs to the non-structural, interior and
accessible portions of the Premises; however, in no event shall Tenant be
required to make or remove any improvements or alterations to be made or
removed in order to use the Premises for office purposes, nor shall Tenant
be obligated to remove any Hazardous Materials (defined in Subparagraph
8(c) above) the presence and release of which was not caused by Tenant or
any of Tenant's Parties (as defined in Subparagraph 8(c) above). Any
repairs required to be made by Tenant which involve or affect any Building
utility systems or other Building system or any structural portions of the
Building shall, at Landlord's option, be performed by such contractor or
contractors as Tenant may choose from an approved list to be submitted by
Landlord and Tenant agrees to pay all costs and expenses incurred in such
maintenance and repair within seven (7) days after billing by Landlord or
such contractor or contractors. All maintenance and other repairs may be
performed by a contractor selected and hired by Tenant and reasonably
approved by Landlord. Tenant agrees to cause any mechanics' liens or other
liens arising as a result of work performed by Tenant or at Tenant's
direction to be eliminated as provided in Paragraph 15 below. Except as
provided in Subparagraph 14(a) above, and except for Landlord's
construction of the Tenant Improvements, Landlord has no obligation to
alter, remodel, improve, repair, decorate or paint the Premises or any part
thereof.
(c) Tenant's Failure to Repair. If Tenant refuses or neglects to repair and
maintain the Premises properly as required hereunder to the reasonable
satisfaction of Landlord, or fails to promptly commence and diligently
pursue any such repair or maintenance, Landlord, at any time following ten
(10) days from the date on which Landlord makes a written demand on Tenant
to effect such repair or maintenance, may enter upon the Premises and make
such repairs and/or maintenance, and upon completion thereof, Tenant agrees
to pay to Landlord as additional rent, Landlord's costs for making such
repairs or performing such maintenance plus an amount not to
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exceed ten percent (10%) of such costs for overhead, within ten (10) days
of receipt from Landlord of a written itemized bill therefor. Any amounts
not reimbursed by Tenant within such ten (10) day period will bear interest
at the Interest Rate until paid by Tenant.
15. LIENS. Tenant agrees not to permit any mechanic's, materialmen's or
other liens to be filed against all or any part of the Development, the
Buildings or the Premises, nor against Tenant's leasehold interest in the
Premises, by reason of or in connection with any repairs, alterations,
improvements or other work contracted for or undertaken by Tenant or any other
act or omission of Tenant or Tenant's agents, employees, contractors, licensees
or invitees. At Landlord's request, Tenant agrees to provide Landlord with
enforceable, conditional and final lien releases (or other evidence reasonably
requested by Landlord to demonstrate protection from liens) from all persons
furnishing labor and/or materials to or for the benefit of Tenant. Landlord
will have the right at all reasonable times to post on the Premises and record
any notices of non-responsibility which it deems necessary for protection from
such liens. If any such liens are filed, Tenant will, at its sole cost,
promptly cause such liens to be released of record or bonded so that it no
longer affects title to the Development, the Buildings or the Premises. If
Tenant fails to cause any such liens to be so released or bonded within ten (10)
days after filing thereof, such failure will be deemed a material breach by
Tenant under this Lease without the benefit of any additional notice or cure
period described in Paragraph 22 below, and Landlord may, without waiving its
rights and remedies based on such breach, and without releasing Tenant from any
of its obligations, cause such liens to be released by any means it shall deem
proper, including payment in satisfaction of the claims giving rise to such
liens. Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord within ten (10) days after receipt of
invoice from Landlord, any sum paid by Landlord to remove such liens, together
with interest at the Interest Rate from the date of such payment by Landlord.
16. ENTRY BY LANDLORD. Subject to giving Tenant at least one (1) business
days' prior written notice except in an emergency, Landlord and its employees
and agents will at all times have the right to enter the Premises to inspect
the same, to supply janitorial service and any other service to be provided by
Landlord to Tenant hereunder, to show the Premises to prospective purchasers,
tenants or lenders, to post notices of nonresponsibility, to install reasonable
"for sale" or "for lease" signs, and/or to repair the Premises as permitted or
required by this Lease. In exercising such entry rights, Landlord will endeavor
to minimize, as reasonably practicable, the interference with Tenant's business,
and will provide Tenant with reasonable advance notice of any such entry (except
in emergency situations). Landlord may, in order to carry out such purposes,
erect scaffolding and other necessary structures where reasonably required by
the character of the work to be performed. Landlord will at all times have and
retain a key with which to unlock all doors in the Premises, excluding Tenant's
vaults and safes. Landlord will have the right to use any and all means which
Landlord may reasonably deem proper to open said doors in an emergency in order
to obtain entry to the Premises. Any entry to the Premises obtained by Landlord
by any of said means, or otherwise, will not be construed or deemed to be a
forcible or unlawful entry into the Premises, or an eviction of Tenant from the
Premises. Landlord will not be liable to Tenant for any damages or losses for
any entry by Landlord in an emergency, or for any damages or losses to Tenant's
business for any entry by Landlord. Landlord shall not be liable for any other
damages or losses for any entry by Landlord unless caused by the gross
negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord.
17. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Throughout the Term of the Lease so long as the
Premises are occupied, Landlord agrees to furnish or cause to be furnished to
the Premises the utilities and services described in the Standards for Utilities
and Services attached hereto as Exhibit "F", subject to the conditions and in
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accordance with the standards set forth therein. Landlord may require Tenant
from time to time to provide Landlord with a list of Tenant's employees and/or
agents which are authorized by Tenant to subscribe on behalf of Tenant for any
additional services which may be provided by Landlord. Any such additional
services will be provided to Tenant at Tenant's cost. Landlord will not be
liable to Tenant for any failure to furnish any of the foregoing utilities and
services if such failure is caused by all or any of the following: (i) accident,
breakage or repairs; (ii) strikes, lockouts or other labor disturbance or labor
dispute of any character; (iii) governmental regulation, moratorium or other
governmental action or inaction; (iv) inability despite the exercise of
reasonable diligence to obtain electricity, water or fuel; or (v) any other
cause beyond Landlord's reasonable control. In addition, in the event of any
stoppage or interruption of services or utilities, Tenant shall not be entitled
to any abatement or reduction of rent (except as expressly provided in
Subparagraphs 20(f) or 21(b), if such failure results from a damage or taking
described therein, and except that in the case of interruption caused by the
negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord which continues for ten (10)
business days after written notice to Landlord of the interruption, rent shall
abate to the extent that, and for so long as, Tenant cannot use the Premises for
the purposes permitted hereunder), no eviction of Tenant will
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result from such failure and Tenant will not be relieved from the performance of
any covenant or agreement in this Lease because of such failure. In the event of
any failure, stoppage or interruption thereof, Landlord agrees to diligently
attempt to resume service promptly. If Tenant requires or utilizes more water or
electrical power than is considered reasonable or normal by Landlord, Landlord
may at its option require Tenant to pay, as additional rent, the cost, as fairly
determined by Landlord, incurred by such extraordinary usage and/or Landlord may
install separate meter(s) for the Premises, at Tenant's sole expense, and Tenant
agrees thereafter to pay all charges of the utility providing service and
Landlord will make an appropriate adjustment to Tenant's Operating Expenses
calculation to account for the fact Tenant is directly paying such metered
charges, provided Tenant will remain obligated to pay its proportionate share of
Operating Expenses subject to such adjustment.
18. ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Tenant's Assumption of Risk and Waiver. Tenant, as a material part of the
consideration to Landlord, hereby agrees that neither Landlord nor any
Indemnified Landlord Party (defined in Subparagraph 18(b) below) will be
liable to Tenant for, and Tenant expressly assumes the risk of and waives
any and all claims it may have against Landlord or any Landlord Indemnified
Parties with respect to: (i) any and all damage to property or injury to
persons in, upon or about the Premises, the Buildings or the Development
resulting from any act or omission of Landlord or of any Indemnified
Landlord Party, except for any active negligence or willful misconduct of
any Indemnified Landlord Party; (ii) any such damage caused by other
tenants or persons in or about the Building or the Development, or caused
by quasi-public work; (iii) any damage to personal property that Tenant
entrusts to any person or entity, (iv) any loss of or damage to property by
theft or otherwise, or (v) any injury or damage to persons or property
resulting from any casualty, explosion, falling plaster or other masonry or
glass, steam, gas, electricity, water or rain which may leak from any part
of the Buildings or any other portion of the Development or from the pipes,
appliances or plumbing works therein or from the roof, street or subsurface
or from any other place, or resulting from dampness. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in the preceding sentence or elsewhere
in this Lease, neither Landlord nor any Landlord Indemnified Parties will
be liable for consequential damages arising out of any loss of the use of
the Premises or any equipment or facilities therein by Tenant or any Tenant
Parties or for interference with light or other incorporeal hereditaments.
Tenant agrees to give prompt notice to Landlord in case of fire or
accidents in the Premises or the Buildings, or of defects therein or in the
fixtures or equipment.
(b) Indemnification. Tenant will be liable for, and agrees to promptly
indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Landlord and Landlord's
partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns
(collectively, "Indemnified Landlord Parties"), from and against, any and
all claims, damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses,
liabilities, penalties, fines, expenses and costs, including attorneys'
fees and court costs (collectively, "Indemnified Claims"), arising or
resulting from (i) any act or omission of Tenant or any of Tenant's agents,
employees, contractors, subtenants, assignees, licensees or invitees
(collectively, "Tenant Parties") which directly or indirectly relate to or
affect Landlord or the Development in any way; (ii) the use of the Premises
and Development Common Areas and conduct of Tenant's business by Tenant or
any Tenant Parties, or any other activity, work or thing done, knowingly
permitted by Tenant or any Tenant Parties, in or about the Premises, the
Buildings or elsewhere within the Development; and/or (iii) any default by
Tenant of any obligations on Tenant's part to be performed under the terms
of this Lease. In case any action or proceeding is brought against Landlord
or any Landlord Indemnified Parties by reason of any such Indemnified
Claims, Tenant, upon notice from Landlord, agrees to defend the same at
Tenant's expense by counsel approved in writing by Landlord, which approval
Landlord will not unreasonably withhold. Landlord shall defend and
indemnify Tenant from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities,
causes of action, damages, costs and expenses (including, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from the active negligence
or willful misconduct by Landlord or Landlord's agents or employees or from
any breach of this Lease by Landlord which continues after notice and the
expiration of all applicable cure periods.
(c) Survival; No Release of Insurers. The parties' obligations under
Subparagraph 18(b) above will survive the expiration or earlier termination
of this Lease. The covenants, agreements and indemnification obligations in
Subparagraphs 18(a) and 18(b) above are not intended to and will not
relieve any insurance carrier of its obligations under policies required to
be carried by Landlord or Tenant pursuant to the provisions of this Lease.
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19. INSURANCE.
(a) Tenant's Insurance. On or before the earlier to occur of (i) the
Commencement Date, or (ii) the date Tenant commences any work of any type
in the Premises pursuant to this Lease (which may be prior to the
Commencement Date), and continuing throughout the entire Term hereof and
any other period of occupancy, Tenant agrees to keep in full force and
effect, at its sole cost and expense, the following insurance:
(i) "All Risks" property insurance including at least the
following perils: fire and extended coverage, smoke damage, vandalism,
malicious mischief, sprinkler leakage (including earthquake sprinkler
leakage). This insurance policy must be upon all property owned by Tenant,
for which Tenant is legally liable, or which is installed at Tenant's
expense, and which is located in the Building including, without
limitation, any Tenant Improvements which satisfy the foregoing
qualification and any Alterations, and all furniture, fittings,
installations, fixtures and any other personal property of Tenant, in an
amount not less than the full replacement cost thereof. If there is a
dispute as to full replacement cost, the decision of Landlord or any
mortgagee of Landlord will be presumptive.
(ii) One (1) year insurance coverage for business interruption and
loss of income and extra expense insuring the same perils described in
Subparagraph 19(a)(i) above, in such amounts as will reimburse Tenant for
any direct or indirect loss of earnings attributable to any such perils
including prevention of access to the Premises, the parking areas or the
Buildings as a result of any such perils.
(iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance or Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance (on an occurrence form) insuring bodily injury,
personal injury and property damage including the following divisions and
extensions of coverage: Premises and Operations; Owners and Contractors
protective; blanket contractual liability (including coverage for Tenant's
indemnity obligations under this Lease); products and completed operations;
liquor liability (if Tenant serves alcohol on the Premises); and fire and
water damage legal liability in an amount sufficient to cover the
replacement value of the Premises, including Tenant Improvements, that are
rented under the terms of this Lease. Such insurance must have the
following minimum limits of liability: bodily injury, personal injury and
property damage - $1,000,000 each occurrence, provided that if liability
coverage is provided by a Commercial General Liability policy the general
aggregate limit shall apply separately and in total to this location only
(per location general aggregate), and provided further, such minimum limits
of liability may be adjusted no more frequently than annually to reflect
increases in coverages as recommended by Landlord's insurance carrier as
being prudent and commercially reasonable for tenants of buildings
comparable to the Building and tenants whose use of their leased premises
is comparable to Tenant's use of the Premises, rounded to the nearest five
hundred thousand dollars.
(iv) Comprehensive Automobile Liability insuring bodily injury and
property damage arising from all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, if
any, with minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000 per accident.
(v) Worker's Compensation as required by the laws of the State of
California with the following minimum limits of liability: Coverage A-
statutory benefits; Coverage B - $1,000,000 per accident and disease.
(vi) Any other form or forms of insurance as Tenant or Landlord or
any mortgagees of Landlord may reasonably require from time to time in
form, in amounts, and for insurance risks against which, a prudent tenant
would protect itself, but only to the extent coverage for such risks and
amounts are available in the insurance market at commercially acceptable
rates. Landlord makes no representation that the limits of liability
required to be carried by Tenant under the terms of this Lease are adequate
to protect Tenant's interests and Tenant should obtain such additional
insurance or increased liability limits as Tenant deems appropriate.
(b) Supplemental Tenant Insurance Requirements.
(i) All policies must be in a form reasonably satisfactory to
Landlord and issued by an insurer admitted to do business in the State of
California.
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(ii) All policies must be issued by insurers with a policyholder
rating of "A" and a financial rating of "X" in the most recent version of
Best's Key Rating Guide.
(iii) All policies must contain a requirement to notify Landlord
(and Landlord's property manager and any mortgagees or ground lessors of
Landlord who are named as additional insureds, if any) in writing not less
than thirty (30) days prior to any material change, reduction in coverage,
cancellation or other termination thereof. Tenant agrees to deliver to
Landlord, as soon as practicable after placing the required insurance, but
in any event within the time frame specified in Subparagraph 19(a) above,
certificate(s) of insurance and/or if required by Landlord, certified
copies of each policy evidencing the existence of such insurance and
Tenant's compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 19. Tenant agrees
to cause replacement policies or certificates to be delivered to Landlord
not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any such policy
or policies. If any such initial or replacement policies or certificates
are not furnished within the time(s) specified herein, Tenant will be
deemed to be in material default under this Lease without the benefit of
any additional notice or cure period provided in Subparagraph 22(a)(iii)
below, and Landlord will have the right, but not the obligation, to procure
such insurance as Landlord deems necessary to protect Landlord's interests
at Tenant's expense. If Landlord obtains any insurance that is the
responsibility of Tenant under this Paragraph 19, Landlord agrees to
deliver to Tenant a written statement setting forth the cost of any such
insurance and showing in reasonable detail the manner in which it has been
computed and Tenant agrees to promptly reimburse Landlord for such costs as
additional rent.
(iv) General Liability and Automobile Liability policies under
Subparagraphs 19(a)(iii) and (iv) must name Landlord and Landlord's
property manager (and at Landlord's request, Landlord's mortgagees and
ground lessors of which Tenant has been informed in writing) as additional
insureds and must also contain a provision that the insurance afforded by
such policy is primary insurance and any insurance carried by Landlord and
Landlord's property manager or Landlord's mortgagees or ground lessors, if
any, will be excess over and non-contributing with Tenant's insurance.
(c) Tenant's Use. Tenant will not keep, use, sell or offer for sale in or upon
the Premises any article which may be prohibited by any insurance policy
periodically in force covering the Buildings or the Development Common
Areas. If Tenant's occupancy or business in, or on, the Premises, whether
or not Landlord has consented to the same, results in any increase in
premiums for the insurance periodically carried by Landlord with respect to
the Buildings or the Development Common Areas or results in the need for
Landlord to maintain special or additional insurance, Tenant agrees to pay
Landlord the cost of any such increase in premiums or special or additional
coverage as additional rent within ten (10) days after being billed
therefor by Landlord. In determining whether increased premiums are a
result of Tenant's use of the Premises, a schedule issued by the
organization computing the insurance rate on the Buildings, the Development
Common Areas or the Tenant Improvements showing the various components of
such rate, will be conclusive evidence of the several items and charges
which make up such rate. Tenant agrees to promptly comply with all
reasonable requirements of the insurance authority or any present or future
insurer relating to the Premises.
(d) Cancellation of Landlord's Policies. If any of Landlord's insurance
policies are cancelled or cancellation is threatened or the coverage
materially reduced or threatened to be materially reduced in any way
because of the use of the Premises or any part thereof by Tenant or any
assignee or subtenant of Tenant or by anyone Tenant permits on the Premises
and, if Tenant fails to remedy the condition giving rise to such
cancellation, threatened cancellation, material reduction of coverage,
threatened material reduction of coverage, within forty-eight (48) hours
after notice thereof, Tenant will be deemed in material default of this
Lease and Landlord may terminate this Lease and Landlord will have all of
the remedies provided for in this Lease in the event of a default by
Tenant. Additionally, in event of any cancellation, threatened
cancellation, reduction in coverage (whether or not material), threatened
reduction in coverage (whether or not material), increase in premium or
threatened increase in premiums because of such use, Landlord may enter
upon the Premises and attempt to remedy such condition, and Tenant shall
promptly pay Landlord the reasonable costs of such remedy as additional
rent.
(e) Waiver of Subrogation. The insurance policies required to be maintained by
Landlord and Tenant under this Lease shall contain a clause or endorsement
whereby the insurer waives all rights of recovery by way of subrogation
against the other party required to carry the applicable
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insurance except that such waiver of subrogation need not apply to rights
of recovery based on personal injury claims. Landlord and Tenant shall
obtain and furnish evidence to each other evidence of the waiver by their
insurance carrier(s) of all rights of recovery by way of subrogation.
20. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION.
(a) Partial Destruction. If the Premises or the Buildings are damaged by fire
or other casualty to an extent not exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of
the full replacement cost thereof, and Landlord's contractor reasonably
estimates in a writing delivered to Landlord and Tenant that the damage
thereto may be repaired, reconstructed or restored to substantially its
condition immediately prior to such damage within one hundred eighty (180)
days from the date of such casualty, and Landlord will receive insurance
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proceeds sufficient to cover the costs of such repairs, reconstruction and
restoration (including proceeds from Tenant and/or Tenant's insurance which
Tenant is required to deliver to Landlord pursuant to Subparagraph 20(e)
below to cover Tenant's obligation for the costs of repair, reconstruction
and restoration of any portion of the Tenant Improvements and any
Alterations for which Tenant is responsible under this Lease) or Tenant
agrees in writing to promptly pay to Landlord sums sufficient (with
insurance proceeds received by Landlord) to pay for all such work and
Tenant promptly delivers to Landlord reasonable evidence that Tenant will
be able to pay such sums without materially and adversely affecting
Tenant's ability to operate its business or perform its obligations under
this Lease, then Landlord shall commence and proceed diligently with the
work of repair, reconstruction and restoration and this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect. Tenant shall have no right to repayment
or reimbursement of any sums paid by Tenant to fund the work, nor shall
Tenant have any interest in or to the Premises, Building or Development as
a result of any such payment by Tenant.
(b) Substantial Destruction. Any damage or destruction to the Premises or the
Buildings which Landlord is not obligated to repair pursuant to
Subparagraph 20(a) above shall be deemed a substantial destruction. In the
event of a substantial destruction, Landlord may elect to either (i)
repair, reconstruct and restore the portions of the Buildings or the
Premises damaged by such casualty, in which case this Lease shall continue
in full force and effect, subject to Tenant's termination right contained
in Subparagraph 20(d) below; or (ii) terminate this Lease effective as of
the date which is thirty (30) days after Tenant's receipt of Landlord's
election to so terminate.
(c) Notice. Under any of the conditions of Subparagraph 20(a) or (b) above,
Landlord agrees to give written notice to Tenant of its intention to repair
or terminate, as permitted in such paragraphs, within the earlier of sixty
(60) days after the occurrence of such casualty, or fifteen (15) days after
Landlord's receipt of the estimate from Landlord's contractor (the
applicable time period to be referred to herein as the "Notice Period").
(d) Tenant's Termination Rights. If Landlord elects to repair, reconstruct and
restore pursuant to Subparagraph 20(b)(i) above, and if Landlord's
contractor estimates that as a result of such damage, Tenant cannot be
given reasonable use of and access to the Premises within three hundred
(300) days after the date of such damage, then Tenant may terminate this
Lease effective upon delivery of written notice to Landlord within ten (10)
days after Landlord delivers notice to Tenant of its election to so repair,
reconstruct or restore.
(e) Tenant's Costs and Insurance Proceeds. In the event of any damage or
destruction of all or any part of the Premises, Tenant agrees to
immediately (i) notify Landlord thereof, and (ii) deliver to Landlord all
property insurance proceeds actually received by Tenant with respect to any
Tenant Improvements and any Alterations (but not proceeds for Tenant's
furniture, fixtures, equipment and other personal property) whether or not
this Lease is terminated as permitted in this Paragraph 20, and Tenant
hereby assigns to Landlord all rights to receive such insurance proceeds.
If Tenant fails to obtain insurance for the full replacement cost of any
Tenant Improvements and any Alterations covering any and all casualties,
then Tenant will be deemed to have self-insured the replacement cost of
such items, and upon any damage or destruction thereto, Tenant shall
immediately pay to Landlord the full replacement cost of such items, less
any insurance proceeds actually received by Landlord from Landlord's or
Tenant's insurance with respect to such items.
(f) Abatement of Rent. In the event of any damage, repair, reconstruction
and/or restoration described in this Paragraph 20, rent will be abated or
reduced, as the case may be, in proportion
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to the degree to which Tenant's use of the Premises is impaired during such
period of repair until such use is restored. Except for abatement of rent
as provided hereinabove, Tenant will not be entitled to any compensation or
damages for loss of, or interference with, Tenant's business or use or
access of all or any part of the Premises, or for lost profits or for any
other consequential damages of any kind or nature (except for damages for
property damage and personal injury caused by active negligence or willful
misconduct), which results from any such damage, repair, reconstruction or
restoration.
(g) Inability to Complete. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
in this Paragraph 20, if Landlord is obligated or elects to repair,
reconstruct and/or restore the damaged portion of the Building or the
Premises pursuant to Subparagraph 20(a) or 20(b)(i) above, but is delayed
from completing such repair, reconstruction and/or restoration beyond the
date which is one hundred twenty (120) days after the date estimated by
Landlord's contractor for completion thereof by reason of any causes which
are beyond the reasonable control of Landlord as described in Paragraph 33,
then either Landlord or Tenant may elect to terminate this Lease upon ten
(10) days' prior written notice given to the other after the expiration of
such one hundred twenty (120) day period; provided, however, that if delays
in completion are caused by Tenant or its subtenants, employees, agents or
contractors, then Tenant may not terminate this Lease until the date which
is one hundred and twenty (120) days after the date estimated by Landlord's
contractor for completion as extended by such delay(s).
(h) Damage Near End of Term. Landlord and Tenant shall each have the right to
terminate this Lease if any damage to the Premises or the Building occurs
during the last twelve (12) months of the Term of this Lease where
Landlord's contractor estimates in a writing delivered to Landlord and
Tenant that the repair, reconstruction or restoration of such damage cannot
be completed within forty-five (45) days after the date of such casualty.
If either party desires to terminate this Lease under this Subparagraph
(h), it shall provide written notice to the other party of such election
within ten (10) days after receipt of Landlord's contractor's repair
estimates.
(i) Waiver of Termination Right. Landlord and Tenant agree that the foregoing
provisions of this Paragraph 20 are to govern their respective rights and
obligations in the event of any damage or destruction and supersede and are
in lieu of the provisions of any applicable law, statute, ordinance, rule,
regulation, order or ruling now or hereafter in force which provide
remedies for damage or destruction of leased premises (including, without
limitation, the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1932,
Subsection 2, and Section 1933, Subsection 4 and any successor statute or
laws of a similar nature).
(j) Termination. Upon any termination of this Lease under any of the provisions
of this Paragraph 20, the parties will be released without further
obligation to the other from the date possession of the Premises is
surrendered to Landlord except for items which have accrued and are unpaid
as of the date of termination and matters which are to survive any
termination of this Lease as provided in this Lease.
21. EMINENT DOMAIN.
(a) Substantial Taking. If the whole of the Premises, or such part thereof as
shall substantially interfere with Tenant's use and occupancy of the
Premises, as contemplated by this Lease, is taken for any public or quasi-
public purpose by any lawful power or authority by exercise of the right of
appropriation, condemnation or eminent domain, or sold to prevent such
taking, either party will have the right to terminate this Lease effective
as of the date possession is required to be surrendered to such authority.
(b) Partial Taking; Abatement of Rent. In the event of a taking of a portion of
the Premises which does not substantially interfere with Tenant's use and
occupancy of the Premises, then, neither party will have the right to
terminate this Lease and Landlord will thereafter proceed to make a
functional unit of the remaining portion of the Premises (but only to the
extent Landlord receives proceeds therefor from the condemning authority),
and rent will be abated with respect to the part of the Premises which
Tenant is deprived of on account of such taking. Notwithstanding the
immediately preceding sentence to the contrary, if any portion(s) of the
Buildings or the Development is taken (whether or not such taking
substantially interferes with Tenant's use of the Premises), Landlord may
terminate this Lease upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Tenant
if Landlord also terminates the leases of at least two other tenants of the
Buildings.
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(c) Condemnation Award. In connection with any taking of the Premises or the
Buildings, Landlord will be entitled to receive the entire amount of any
award which may be made or given in such taking or condemnation, without
deduction or apportionment for any estate or interest of Tenant, it being
expressly understood and agreed by Tenant that no portion of any such award
will be allowed or paid to Tenant for any so-called bonus or excess value
of this Lease, and such bonus or excess value will be the sole property of
Landlord. Tenant agrees not to assert any claim against Landlord or the
taking authority for any compensation because of such taking (including any
claim for bonus or excess value of this Lease); provided, however, if any
portion of the Premises is taken, Tenant will have the right to recover
from the condemning authority (but not from Landlord) any compensation as
may be separately awarded or recoverable by Tenant for the taking of
Tenant's furniture, fixtures, equipment and other personal property within
the Premises, for Tenant's relocation expenses, and for any loss of
goodwill or other damage to Tenant's business by reason of such taking.
(d) Temporary Taking. In the event of taking of the Premises or any part
thereof for temporary use, (i) this Lease will remain unaffected thereby
and rent will not abate, and (ii) Tenant will be entitled to receive such
portion or portions of any award made for such use with respect to the
period of the taking which is within the Term, provided that if such taking
remains in force at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease,
Tenant will then pay to Landlord a sum equal to the reasonable cost of
performing Tenant's obligations under Paragraph 11 with respect to
surrender of the Premises and upon such payment Tenant will be excused from
such obligations. For purpose of this Subparagraph 21(d), a temporary
taking shall be defined as a taking for a period of ninety (90) days or
less.
(e) Waiver. The provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section
1265.130, which allows either party to petition the Superior Court to
terminate the Lease in the event of a partial taking of the Premises, and
any successor or similar law now or hereafter enacted, are hereby waived by
Landlord and Tenant.
22. DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES.
(a) Defaults. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events will be
deemed a default by Tenant:
(i) The vacation of the Premises by Tenant for sixty (60) days or
longer (whether or not Tenant is otherwise in default under any provision
of this Lease).
(ii) The failure by Tenant to make any payment of rent or
additional rent or any other payment required to be made by Tenant
hereunder, as and when due, where such failure continues for a period of
three (3) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant;
provided, however, that any such notice will be in lieu of, and not in
addition to, any notice required under applicable law (including, without
limitation, to the extent the Premises are located in California, the
provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 regarding
unlawful detainer actions or any successor statute or law of a similar
nature).
(iii) Failure of Tenant to execute and deliver to Landlord any
subordination agreement, estoppel certificates, lease amendment or separate
lease within the time periods and in the manner required by Paragraph 25,
26, 29 or 30;
(iv) An assignment or sublease, or attempted assignment or sublease
by Tenant contrary to the provision of Paragraph 24;
(v) The failure by Tenant to observe or perform any of the express
or implied covenants or provisions of this Lease to be observed or
performed by Tenant, other than as specified in Subparagraph 22(a)(i) or
(ii) above, where such failure continues for a period of ten (10) days
after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant. The provisions of any
such notice will be in lieu of, and not in addition to, any notice required
under applicable law (including, without limitation, to the extent the
Premises are located in California, California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1161 regarding unlawful detainer actions and any successor statute
or similar law). If the nature of Tenant's default is such that more than
ten (10) days are reasonably required for its cure, then Tenant will not be
deemed to be in default if Tenant commences such cure within such ten (10)
day period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such
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cure to completion and, in any event, completes the cure within one
hundred and twenty (120) days after the notice from Landlord.
(vi) (A) The making by Tenant of any general assignment for the
benefit of creditors; (B) the filing by or against Tenant of a petition to
have Tenant adjudged a bankrupt or a petition for reorganization or
arrangement under any law relating to bankruptcy (unless, in the case of a
petition filed against Tenant, the same is dismissed within sixty (60)
days); (C) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of
substantially all of Tenant's assets located at the Premises or of Tenant's
interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to Tenant within
thirty (30) days; or (D) the attachment, execution or other judicial
seizure of substantially all of Tenant's assets located at the Premises or
of Tenant's interest in this Lease where such seizure is not discharged
within thirty (30) days.
(b) Landlord's Remedies; Termination. In the event of any default by Tenant, in
addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity
under applicable law and under this Lease (except for the remedy described
in Subparagraph 22(c) below), Landlord will have the immediate right and
option to terminate this Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder. If
Landlord elects to terminate this Lease then, to the extent permitted under
applicable law, Landlord may recover from Tenant: (i) The worth at the time
of award of any unpaid rent which had been earned at the time of such
termination; plus (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by
which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until
the time of award exceeds the amount of such rent loss that Tenant proves
could have been reasonably avoided; plus (iii) the worth at the time of
award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the Term
after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rent loss that Tenant
proves could be reasonably avoided; plus (iv) any other amount necessary to
compensate Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant's
failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which, in the
ordinary course of things, results therefrom including, but not limited to:
attorneys' fees and costs; brokers' commissions; the costs of
refurbishment, alterations, renovation and repair of the Premises, and
removal (including the repair of any damage caused by such removal) and
storage (or disposal) of Tenant's personal property, equipment, fixtures,
Alterations, the Tenant Improvements and any other items which Tenant is
required under this Lease to remove but does not remove, as well as the
unamortized value of any free rent, reduced rent, free parking, reduced
rate parking and any Tenant Improvement Allowance or other costs or
economic concessions provided, paid, granted or incurred by Landlord
pursuant to this Lease. The unamortized value of such concessions shall be
determined by taking the total value of such concessions and multiplying
such value by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of months of
the Lease Term not yet elapsed as of the date on which the Lease is
terminated, and the denominator of which is the total number of months of
the Lease Term. As used in Subparagraphs 22(b)(i) and (ii) above, the
"worth at the time of award" is computed by allowing interest at the
Interest Rate. As used in Subparagraph 22(b)(iii) above, the "worth at the
time of award" is computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate
of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one
percent (1%).
(c) Landlord's Remedies; Continuation of Lease. In the event of any default by
Tenant, then in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law
or in equity and under this Lease (except for the remedy described in
Subparagraph 22(b) above), Landlord shall have the remedy described in
California Civil Code Section 1951.4 (Landlord may continue this Lease in
effect after Tenant's default and abandonment and recover Rent as it
becomes due, provided Tenant has the right to sublet or assign, subject
only to reasonable limitations).
(d) Landlord's Remedies; Re-Entry Rights. In the event of any default by
Tenant, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord under this
Lease, at law or in equity, Landlord will also have the right, with or
without terminating this Lease, to re-enter the Premises and remove all
persons and property from the Premises; such property may be removed and
stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere and/or disposed of at the cost of
and for the account of Tenant in accordance with the provisions of
Subparagraph 13(i) of this Lease or any other procedures permitted by
applicable law. No re-entry or taking possession of the Premises by
Landlord pursuant to this Subparagraph 22(d) will be construed as an
election to terminate this Lease unless a written notice of such intention
is given to Tenant or unless the termination thereof is decreed by a court
of competent jurisdiction.
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(e) Landlord's Remedies; Re-Letting. In the event of the vacation or
abandonment of the Premises by Tenant or in the event that Landlord elects
to re-enter the Premises or takes possession of the Premises pursuant to
legal proceeding or pursuant to any notice provided by law, then if
Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease, Landlord may from time to
time, without terminating this Lease, either recover all rent as it becomes
due or relet the Premises or any part thereof on terms and conditions as
Landlord in its sole discretion may deem advisable with the right to make
alterations and repairs to the Premises in connection with such reletting.
If Landlord elects to relet the Premises, then rents received by Landlord
from such reletting will be applied: first, to the payment of any
indebtedness other than rent due hereunder from Tenant to Landlord; second,
to the payment of any cost of such reletting; third, to the payment of the
cost of any alterations and repairs to the Premises incurred in connection
with such reletting; fourth, to the payment of rent due and unpaid
hereunder and the residue, if any, will be held by Landlord and applied to
payment of future rent as the same may become due and payable hereunder.
Should that portion of such rents received from such reletting during any
month, which is applied to the payment of rent hereunder, be less than the
rent payable during that month by Tenant hereunder, then Tenant agrees to
pay such deficiency to Landlord immediately upon demand therefor by
Landlord. Such deficiency will be calculated and paid monthly.
(f) Landlord's Remedies; Performance for Tenant. All covenants and agreements
to be performed by Tenant under any of the terms of this Lease are to be
performed by Tenant at Tenant's sole cost and expense and without any
offset against, or abatement of, rent. If Tenant fails to pay any sum of
money owed to any party other than Landlord, for which it is liable under
this Lease, or if Tenant fails to perform any other act on its part to be
performed hereunder, and such failure continues for ten (10) days after
notice thereof by Landlord, Landlord may, without waiving or releasing
Tenant from its obligations, but shall not be obligated to, make any such
payment or perform any such other act to be made or performed by Tenant;
provided, however, that if Tenant commences to perform such act and
diligently continues to perform such act within the ten (10) day period
following notice by Landlord, then Landlord shall not have the rights
provided by this sentence until such time as Tenant ceases to diligently
perform such act. Tenant agrees to reimburse Landlord upon demand for all
sums so paid by Landlord and all necessary incidental costs, together with
interest thereon at the Interest Rate, from the date of such payment by
Landlord until reimbursed by Tenant. This remedy shall be in addition to
any other right or remedy of Landlord set forth in this Paragraph 22.
(g) Late Payment. If Tenant fails to pay any installment of rent within five
(5) days after it is due, or if Tenant fails to make any other payment for
which Tenant is obligated under this Lease within five (5) days of when
due, such late amount will accrue interest at the Interest Rate and Tenant
agrees to pay Landlord as additional rent such interest on such amount from
the date such amount becomes due until such amount is paid. In addition,
Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord concurrently with such late payment
amount, as additional rent, a late charge equal to five percent (5%) of the
amount due to compensate Landlord for the extra costs Landlord will incur
as a result of such late payment. The parties agree that (i) it would be
impractical and extremely difficult to fix the actual damage Landlord will
suffer in the event of Tenant's late payment, (ii) such interest and late
charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the detriment that
Landlord will suffer by reason of late payment by Tenant, and (iii) the
payment of interest and late charges are distinct and separate in that the
payment of interest is to compensate Landlord for the use of Landlord's
money by Tenant, while the payment of late charges is to compensate
Landlord for Landlord's processing, administrative and other costs incurred
by Landlord as a result of Tenant's delinquent payments. Acceptance of any
such interest and late charge will not constitute a waiver of the Tenant's
default with respect to the overdue amount, or prevent Landlord from
exercising any of the other rights and remedies available to Landlord. If
Tenant incurs a late charge more than three (3) times in any period of
twelve (12) months during the Lease Term, then, notwithstanding that Tenant
cures the late payments for which such late charges are imposed, Landlord
will have the right to require Tenant thereafter to pay all installments of
Monthly Base Rent quarterly in advance throughout the remainder of the
Lease Term.
(h) Landlord's Security Interest. [INTENTIONALLY DELETED]
(i) Rights and Remedies Cumulative. All rights, options and remedies of
Landlord contained in this Lease will be construed and held to be
cumulative, and no one of them will be exclusive of the other, and Landlord
shall have the right to pursue any one or all of such remedies or any other
remedy or relief which may be provided by law or in equity, whether or not
stated in this Lease. Nothing in this Paragraph 22 will be deemed to limit
or otherwise affect Tenant's indemnification of Landlord pursuant to any
provision of this Lease.
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Nothing in this Paragraph 22 will be deemed to limit or otherwise affect
Tenant's indemnification of Landlord pursuant to any provision of this
Lease.
(j) No Surrender. No act or conduct of Landlord, whether consisting of the
acceptance of the keys to the Premises, or otherwise, shall be deemed to be
or constitute an acceptance of the surrender of the Premises by Tenant
prior to the expiration of the Term, and such acceptance by Landlord of
surrender by Tenant shall only flow from and must be evidenced by a written
acknowledgment of acceptance of surrender signed by Landlord. The surrender
of this Lease by Tenant, voluntarily or otherwise, shall not work a merger
unless Landlord elects in writing that such merger take place, but shall
operate as an assignment to Landlord of any and all existing subleases, or
Landlord may, at its option, elect in writing to treat such surrender as a
merger terminating Tenant's estate under this Lease, and thereupon Landlord
may terminate any or all such subleases by notifying the sublessee of its
election so to do within five (5) days after such surrender.
23. LANDLORD'S DEFAULT. Landlord will not be in default in the performance
of any obligation required to be performed by Landlord under this Lease unless
Landlord fails to perform such obligation within thirty (30) days after the
receipt of written notice from Tenant specifying in detail Landlord's failure to
perform; provided however, that if the nature of Landlord's obligation is such
that more than thirty (30) days are required for performance, then Landlord will
not be deemed in default if it commences such performance within such thirty
(30) day period and thereafter diligently pursues the same to completion. Upon
any default by Landlord, Tenant may exercise any of its rights provided at law
or in equity, subject to the limitations on liability set forth in Paragraph 35
of this Lease. In the event that Landlord fails to commence performance of any
obligation which Landlord may have under Subparagraph 14(a) above to repair any
utility system in the Premises within ten (10) business days after written
notice from Tenant describing the necessary repairs in reasonable detail, or
Landlord thereafter fails to prosecute such performance in good faith, and if
such failure renders this Premises untenantable, then Tenant may upon prior
written notice to Landlord and subject to Landlord's reasonable approval of
plans therefor, cure the failure, in compliance with all applicable laws, at
Tenant's cost, using due care, and Landlord shall reimburse Tenant for all of
Tenant's reasonable out-of-pocket costs in connection therewith within fifteen
(15) business days after receipt of copies of the bills therefor and appropriate
mechanics lien releases. Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to investigate
the need for such repairs within five (5) business days after receipt of
Tenant's notice.
24. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
(a) Restriction on Transfer. Except as expressly provided in this Paragraph 24,
Tenant will not, either voluntarily or by operation of law, assign or
encumber this Lease or any interest herein or sublet the Premises or any
part thereof, or permit the use or occupancy of the Premises by any party
other than Tenant (any such assignment, encumbrance, sublease or the like
will sometimes be referred to as a "Transfer"), without the prior written
consent of Landlord, which consent Landlord shall not unreasonably
withhold.
(b) Corporate and Partnership Transfers. For purposes of this Paragraph 24,
each of the following shall be deemed a Transfer and will be subject to all
of the restrictions and provisions contained in this Paragraph 24: (i) Any
transfer, assignment, encumbrance or hypothecation of fifty percent (50%)
or more (individually or in the aggregate) of any stock or other ownership
interest in such Tenant; and (ii) Any transfer, assignment, hypothecation
or encumbrance of any controlling ownership or voting interest in Tenant
(whether or not such transfer is less than 50% of the stock or ownership
interests of Tenant, but excluding any such transfer, assignment,
hypothecation or encumbrance by MCA, Inc. of its ownership interest) which
results in the transferee having the right, and actually exercising the
right, to change the majority of the board of directors of Tenant. Tenant
represents and warrants to Landlord that MCA, Inc. does not have the right
to elect or appoint a majority of the board of directors of Tenant.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the immediately preceding sentence will not
apply to any transfers of stock of Tenant if Tenant is a publicly-held
corporation and such stock is transferred publicly over a recognized
security exchange or over-the-counter market.
(c) Permitted Controlled Transfers. Notwithstanding the provisions of this
Paragraph 24 to the contrary, Tenant may assign this Lease or sublet the
Premises or any portion thereof ("Permitted Transfer"), without Landlord's
consent and without extending any sublease termination option to Landlord,
to any parent, subsidiary or affiliate corporation which controls, is
controlled by or is under common control with Tenant, or to any corporation
resulting from a merger or
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consolidation with Tenant, or to any person or entity which acquires all or
substantially all of the assets or capital stock of Tenant, Tenant's
business as a going concern, provided that: (i) at least twenty (20) days
prior to such assignment or sublease, Tenant delivers to Landlord the
financial statements and other financial and background information of the
assignee or sublessee described in Subparagraph 24(d) below; (ii) if an
assignment, the assignee assumes, in full, the obligations of Tenant under
this Lease (or if a sublease, the sublessee of a portion of the Premises or
Term assumes, in full, the obligations of Tenant with respect to such
portion); (iii) the financial net worth of the assignee or sublessee as of
the time of the proposed assignment or sublease equals or exceeds that of
Tenant as of the date of execution of this Lease; (iv) Tenant remains fully
liable under this Lease; (v) the use of the Premises under Paragraph 8
remains substantially the same; and (vi) the use of the Premises by the
assignee or subtenant does not involve any types or quantities of Hazardous
Materials in addition to the types and quantities of Hazardous Materials
used by Tenant that have been approved by Landlord.
(d) Transfer Notice. If Tenant desires to effect a Transfer, then at least
thirty (30) days prior to the date when Tenant desires the Transfer to be
effective (the "Transfer Date"), Tenant agrees to give Landlord a notice
(the "Transfer Notice"), stating the name, address and business of the
proposed assignee, sublessee or other transferee (sometimes referred to
hereinafter as "Transferee"), reasonable information (including references)
concerning the character, ownership, and financial condition of the
proposed Transferee, the Transfer Date, any ownership or commercial
relationship between Tenant and the proposed Transferee, and the
consideration and all other material terms and conditions of the proposed
Transfer, all in such detail as Landlord may reasonably require. If
Landlord reasonably requests additional detail, the Transfer Notice will
not be deemed to have been received until Landlord receives such additional
detail, and Landlord may withhold consent to any Transfer until such
information is provided to it.
(e) Landlord's Options. Within fifteen (15) days of Landlord's receipt of any
Transfer Notice, and any additional information requested by Landlord
concerning the proposed Transferee's financial condition, Landlord will
elect to do one of the following (i) consent to the proposed Transfer; or
(ii) refuse such consent, which refusal shall be on reasonable grounds
including, without limitation, those set forth in Subparagraph 24(f) below.
(f) Reasonable Disapproval. Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge that
Landlord's disapproval of any proposed Transfer pursuant to Subparagraph
24(e) will be deemed reasonably withheld if based upon any reasonable
factor, including, without limitation, any or all of the following factors:
(i) if the Development is less than seventy percent (70%) occupied, if the
net effective rent payable by the Transferee (adjusted on a rentable square
foot basis) is less than the net effective rent then being quoted by
Landlord for new leases in the Development for comparable size space for a
comparable period of time; (ii) the proposed Transferee is a governmental
entity; (iii) the portion of the Premises to be sublet or assigned is
irregular in shape with inadequate means of ingress and egress; (iv) the
use of the Premises by the Transferee (A) is not permitted by the use
provisions in Paragraph 8 hereof, or (B) violates any exclusive use granted
by Landlord to another tenant in the Development; (v) the Transfer would
likely result in a significant increase in the use of the parking areas or
Development Common Areas by the Transferee's employees or visitors, and/or
significantly increase the demand upon utilities and services to be
provided by Landlord to the Premises; and (vi) the Transferee does not have
the financial capability to fulfill the obligations imposed by the Transfer
and this Lease.
(g) Additional Conditions. A condition to Landlord's consent to any Transfer
of this Lease will be the delivery to Landlord of a true copy of the fully
executed instrument of assignment, sublease, transfer or hypothecation,
and, in the case of an assignment, the delivery to Landlord of an agreement
executed by the Transferee in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Landlord, whereby the Transferee assumes and agrees to be bound by all of
the terms and provisions of this Lease and to perform all of the
obligations of Tenant hereunder. As a condition to Landlord's consent to
any sublease, such sublease must provide that it is subject and subordinate
to this Lease and to all mortgages; that Landlord may enforce the
provisions of the sublease, including collection of rent; that in the event
of termination of this Lease for any reason, including without limitation a
voluntary surrender by Tenant, or in the event of any reentry or
repossession of the Premises by Landlord, Landlord may, at its option,
either (i) terminate the sublease, or (ii) take over all of the right,
title and interest of Tenant, as sublessor, under such sublease, in which
case such sublessee will attorn to Landlord, but that nevertheless Landlord
will not (1) be liable for any previous act or omission of Tenant under
such sublease, (2) be subject to any defense or offset previously accrued
in favor of the sublessee against Tenant, or (3) be bound by any previous
modification of any sublease made without Landlord's written consent, or by
any previous prepayment by sublessee of more than one month's rent; and
that
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upon written notice from Landlord, the assignee or sublessee remit directly
to Landlord on a monthly basis, all monies due to Tenant from the assignee
or sublessee.
(h) Excess Rent. If Landlord consents to any assignment of this Lease, Tenant
agrees to pay to Landlord, as additional rent, fifty percent (50%) of the
amount by which all sums and other consideration payable to and for the
benefit of Tenant by the assignee on account of the assignment, as and when
such sums and other consideration are due and payable by the assignee to or
for the benefit of Tenant (or, if Landlord so requires, and without any
release of Tenant's liability for the same, Tenant shall instruct the
assignee to pay such sums and other consideration directly to Landlord). If
for any proposed sublease Tenant receives rent or other consideration,
either initially or over the term of the sublease, in excess of the rent
fairly allocable to the portion of the Premises which is subleased based on
square footage, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as additional rent the excess
of each such payment of rent or other consideration received by Tenant
promptly after its receipt. In calculating excess rent or other
consideration which is to be split between Landlord and Tenant under this
Subparagraph 24(b), Tenant will be entitled to first deduct commercially
reasonable third party brokerage commissions, reasonable attorneys' fees
and other reasonable out-of-pocket amounts actually expended by Tenant in
connection with such assignment or subletting if reasonable written
evidence of such expenditures is provided to Landlord.
(i) Termination Rights. [INTENTIONALLY DELETED]
(j) No Release. No Transfer will release Tenant of Tenant's obligations under
this Lease or alter the primary liability of Tenant to pay the rent and to
perform all other obligations to be performed by Tenant hereunder. However,
the acceptance of rent by Landlord from any other person will not be deemed
to be a waiver by Landlord of any provision hereof. Consent by Landlord to
one Transfer will not be deemed consent to any subsequent Transfer. In the
event of default by any Transferee of Tenant or any successor of Tenant in
the performance of any of the terms hereof, Landlord may proceed directly
against Tenant without the necessity of exhausting remedies against such
Transferee or successor. Landlord may consent to subsequent assignments of
this Lease or sublettings with assignees of Tenant, without notifying
Tenant, or any successor of Tenant, and without obtaining its or their
consent thereto and any such actions will not relieve Tenant of liability
under this Lease.
(k) Administrative and Attorneys' Fees. If Tenant effects a Transfer or
requests the consent of Landlord to any Transfer (whether or not such
Transfer is consummated), then, upon demand, Tenant agrees to pay Landlord
a non-refundable administrative fee of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00),
plus any reasonable attorneys' and paralegal fees incurred by Landlord in
connection with such Transfer or request for consent (whether attributable
to Landlord's in-house attorneys or paralegals or otherwise) not to exceed
One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each one thousand (1,000) rentable square
feet of area contained within the Premises or portion thereof to be
assigned or sublet. Acceptance of the Two Hundred Fifty Dollar ($250.00)
administrative fee and/or reimbursement of Landlord's attorneys' and
paralegal fees will in no event obligate Landlord to consent to any
proposed Transfer.
25. SUBORDINATION. This Lease will be subject and subordinate at all times to
(i) all ground leases or underlying leases which may now exist or hereafter be
executed affecting any of the Buildings and (ii) the lien of any mortgage or
deed of trust may now exist or hereafter be executed for which any of the
Buildings, the Development or any leases thereof, or Landlord's interest and
estate in any of said items, is specified as security; provided, however, that
such subordination is hereby conditioned upon the execution and delivery to
Tenant by any mortgagee or beneficiary with a deed of trust encumbering any of
the Buildings and/or the Development, or any lessor of a ground or underlying
lease with respect to any of the Buildings, of the mortgagee's, beneficiary's or
ground or underlying lessor's (as applicable) standard "subordination,
nondisturbance and attornment agreement." Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Landlord and Landlord's lender(s) with a security interest in the Development or
any of the Buildings and any ground lessor may by written notice to Tenant
subordinate any such ground leases or underlying leases or any such liens to
this Lease. If any such ground lease or underlying lease terminates for any
reason or any such mortgage or deed of trust is foreclosed or a conveyance in
lieu of foreclosure is made for any reason, , Tenant shall attorn to and become
the tenant of such successor, in which event Tenant's right to possession of the
applicable portions of the Premises will not be disturbed so long as Tenant is
not in default under this Lease. Tenant hereby waives its rights under any law
which gives or purports to give Tenant any right to terminate or otherwise
adversely affect this Lease and the obligations of Tenant hereunder in the event
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of any such foreclosure proceeding or sale. Tenant covenants and agrees to
execute and deliver, upon demand by Landlord and in the form reasonably required
by Landlord or its secured lender(s) or any ground lessor, any additional
documents evidencing the priority or subordination of this Lease and Tenant's
attornment agreement with respect to any such ground lease or underlying leases
or the lien of any such mortgage or deed of trust. If Tenant fails to sign and
return any such documents within ten (10) days of receipt, Tenant will be in
default hereunder.
26. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES.
(a) Tenant's Obligations. Within ten (10) days following any written request
which Landlord may make from time to time, Tenant agrees to execute and
deliver to Landlord a statement, in a form substantially similar to the
form of Exhibit "G" attached hereto or as may reasonably be required by
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Landlord's lender, certifying: (i) the date of commencement of this Lease;
(ii) the fact that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect
(or, if there have been modifications, that this Lease is in full force and
effect, and stating the date and nature of such modifications); (iii) the
date to which the rent and other sums payable under this Lease have been
paid; (iv) that there are no current defaults under this Lease by either
Landlord or Tenant except as specified in Tenant's statement; (v) that this
Lease represents the entire agreement between the parties with respect to
Tenant's right to use and occupy the Premises (or specifying such other
agreements, if any); (vi) that all obligations under this Lease to be
performed by Landlord as of the date of such certificate have been
satisfied (or specifying those as to which Tenant claims that Landlord has
yet to perform); (vii) that all required contributions by Landlord to
Tenant on account of Tenant's improvements have been received (or stating
exceptions thereto); (viii) that on such date there exist no defenses or
offsets that Tenant has against the enforcement of this Lease by Landlord
(or stating exceptions thereto); and (ix) that no Rent or other sum payable
by Tenant hereunder has been paid more than one (1) month in advance (or
stating exceptions thereto); (x) that security has been deposited with
Landlord, stating the amount thereof; (xi) any other matters evidencing the
status of this Lease that may be required either by a lender making a loan
to be secured by a deed of trust covering the Premises or by a purchaser of
the Premises; and (xii) such other matters reasonably requested by
Landlord. Landlord and Tenant intend that any statement delivered pursuant
to this Paragraph 26 may be relied upon by any mortgagee, beneficiary,
purchaser or prospective purchaser of any of the Buildings or any interest
therein.
(b) Tenant's Failure to Deliver. Tenant's failure to deliver such statement
within such time will be conclusive upon Tenant (i) that this Lease is in
full force and effect, without modification except as may be represented by
Landlord, (ii) that there are no uncured defaults in Landlord's
performance, (iii) that not more than one (1) month's rent has been paid in
advance; (iv) that this Lease represents the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to Tenant's right to use and occupy the Premises; (v)
that all obligations under this Lease to be performed by Landlord as of the
date of such certificate have been satisfied; (vi) that all required
contributions by Landlord to Tenant on account of Tenant's improvements
have been received; (vii) that on such date there exist no defenses or
offsets that Tenant has against the enforcement of this Lease by Landlord
(or stating exceptions thereto); and (viii) that no Rent or other sum
payable by Tenant hereunder has been paid more than one (1) month in
advance. Without limiting the foregoing, if Tenant fails to deliver any
such statement within such ten (10) day period, Landlord may deliver to
Tenant an additional request for such statement and Tenant's failure to
deliver such statement to Landlord within ten (10) days after delivery of
such additional request will constitute a default under this Lease. Tenant
agrees to indemnify and protect Landlord from and against any and all
claims, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses (including attorneys'
fees and costs) attributable to any failure by Tenant to timely deliver any
such estoppel certificate to Landlord as required by this Paragraph 26.
27. BUILDING PLANNING. [INTENTIONALLY DELETED]
28. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Tenant agrees to faithfully observe and comply with
the "Rules and Regulations," a copy of which is attached hereto and marked
Exhibit "H", and all reasonable and nondiscriminatory modifications thereof and
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additions thereto from time to time put into effect by Landlord. Landlord will
not be responsible to Tenant for the violation or non-performance by any other
tenant or occupant of the Buildings of any of the Rules and Regulations.
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29. MODIFICATION AND CURE RIGHTS OF LANDLORD'S MORTGAGEES AND LESSORS(R).
(a) Modifications. If, in connection with Landlord's obtaining or entering
into any financing or ground lease for any portion of any of the Buildings
or the Development, the lender or ground lessor requests modifications to
this Lease, Tenant, within ten (10) days after request therefor, agrees to
execute an amendment to this Lease incorporating such modifications,
provided such modifications are reasonable and do not increase the
obligations of Tenant under this Lease or adversely affect the leasehold
estate created by this Lease.
(b) Cure Rights. In the event of any default on the part of Landlord, Tenant
will give notice by registered or certified mail to any beneficiary of a
deed of trust or mortgage covering the Premises or ground lessor of
Landlord whose address has been furnished to Tenant, and Tenant agrees to
offer such beneficiary, mortgagee or ground lessor a reasonable opportunity
to cure the default (including with respect to any such beneficiary or
mortgagee, time to obtain possession of the Premises, subject to this Lease
and Tenant's rights hereunder, by power of sale or a judicial foreclosure,
if such should prove necessary to effect a cure).
30. DEFINITION OF LANDLORD. The term "Landlord," as used in this Lease, so far
as covenants or obligations on the part of Landlord are concerned, means and
includes only the owner or owners, at the time in question, of the fee title of
the Premises or the lessees under any ground lease, if any. In the event of any
transfer, assignment or other conveyance of any such title (other than a
transfer for security purposes only), Landlord herein named (and in case of any
subsequent transfers or conveyances, the then grantor) will be automatically
relieved from and after the date of such transfer, assignment or conveyance of
all liability as respects the performance of any covenants or obligations on the
part of Landlord contained in this Lease thereafter to be performed. Landlord
and Landlord's transferees and assignees have the absolute right to transfer all
or any portion of their respective title and interest in the Development, the
Building, the Premises and/or this Lease without the consent of Tenant, and such
transfer or subsequent transfer will not be deemed a violation on Landlord's
part of any of the terms and conditions of this Lease. If Landlord transfers,
assigns, sells, encumbers, or otherwise conveys one Building separately from any
other Building then Tenant shall, within ten (10) days after delivery from
Landlord, execute and return separate leases substantially in the form of this
Lease for the Premises in each such Building provided that such separate leases
do not, collectively, reduce the rights or increase the obligations of Tenant
under this Lease.
31. WAIVER. The waiver by either party of any breach of any term, covenant or
condition herein contained will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent
breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained,
nor will any custom or practice which may develop between the parties in the
administration of the terms hereof be deemed a waiver of or in any way affect
the right of either party to insist upon performance in strict accordance with
said terms. The subsequent acceptance of rent or any other payment hereunder by
Landlord will not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach by Tenant of
any term, covenant or condition of this Lease, other than the failure of Tenant
to pay the particular rent so accepted, regardless of Landlord's knowledge of
such preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such rent. No acceptance by
Landlord of a lesser sum than the basic rent and additional rent or other sum
then due will be deemed to be other than on account of the earliest installment
of such rent or other amount due, nor will any endorsement or statement on any
check or any letter accompanying any check be deemed an accord and satisfaction,
and Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord's
right to recover the balance of such installment or other amount or pursue any
other remedy provided in this Lease. The consent or approval of Landlord to or
of any act by Tenant requiring Landlord's consent or approval will not be deemed
to waive or render unnecessary Landlord's consent or approval to or of any
subsequent similar acts by Tenant.
32. PARKING.
(a) Grant of Parking Rights. So long as this Lease is in effect and provided
Tenant is not in default hereunder, Landlord grants to Tenant and Tenant's
Authorized Users (as defined below) a license to use, at no charge, the
number of parking spaces described in Subparagraph 1(s) which are located
in the surface parking areas of the Development, subject to the terms and
conditions of this Paragraph 32 and the Rules and Regulations regarding
parking contained in Exhibit "H" attached hereto. If Tenant requires more
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parking spaces, Tenant shall so notify Landlord and, provided additional
parking (the "Additional Parking") is then available, Landlord shall permit
Tenant and Tenant's Authorized Users to use Additional Parking at no
charge, at locations designated in writing by Landlord during such periods
as such Additional Parking is not needed
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for prospective or new tenants of the Development and is not required to be
provided to any then existing tenants pursuant to the terms of their
leases; however, Landlord shall give Tenant prior written notice of any
termination by Landlord of the use of any Additional Parking by Tenant and
Tenant's Authorized Users. All such parking shall be on a non-exclusive, in
a common basis with all visitors, guests and tenants of the Development.
Tenant agrees to submit to Landlord or, at Landlord's election, directly to
Landlord's parking operator with a copy to Landlord, written notice in a
form reasonably specified by Landlord containing the names, home and office
addresses and telephone numbers of those persons who are authorized by
Tenant to use Tenant's parking spaces on a monthly basis ("Tenant's
Authorized Users") and shall use its best efforts to identify each vehicle
of Tenant's Authorized Users by make, model and license number. Tenant
agrees to deliver such notice prior to the beginning of the Term of this
Lease and to periodically update such notice as well as upon specific
request by Landlord or Landlord's parking operator to reflect changes to
Tenant's Authorized Users or their vehicles.
(b) Visitor Parking. So long as this Lease is in effect, Tenant's visitors and
guests will be entitled to use the unreserved surface parking area(s) in
the Development which serve the Buildings. Landlord may restrict visitor
parking to certain parking areas. All non-reserved visitor parking will be
on a non-exclusive, in-common basis with all other visitors, guests and
tenants of the Development.
(c) Use of Parking Spaces. Tenant will not use or allow any of Tenant's
Authorized Users to use any parking spaces which have been specifically
assigned by Landlord to other tenants or occupants or for other exclusive
uses such as visitor parking or which have been designated by any
governmental entity as being restricted to certain uses. If specific
parking spaces are later reserved for Tenant, then Tenant will not be
entitled to increase or reduce such spaces except as follows. If at any
time Tenant desires to increase or reduce the number of such reserved
parking spaces, Tenant must notify Landlord in writing of such desire and
Landlord will have the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to
either (a) approve such requested increase in the number of reserved
parking spaces allocated to Tenant, (b) approve such requested decrease in
the number of reserved parking spaces allocated to Tenant, or (c)
disapprove such requested increase or decrease in the number of reserved
parking spaces allocated to Tenant. Promptly following receipt of Tenant's
written request, Landlord will provide Tenant with written notice of its
decision.
(d) General Provisions. Landlord may assign any unreserved and unassigned
parking spaces and/or make all or any portion of such spaces reserved, if
Landlord reasonably determines that it is necessary for orderly and
efficient parking or for any other reasonable reason. The failure by Tenant
or any of Tenant's Authorized Users to comply with any terms and conditions
of this Lease applicable to parking may be treated by Landlord as a default
under this Lease and, in addition to all other remedies available to
Landlord under the Lease, at law or in equity, Landlord may elect to
recapture such parking spaces for the balance of the Term of this Lease if
Tenant does not cure such failure within the applicable cure period set
forth in Paragraph 22 of this Lease. In such event, Tenant and Tenant's
Authorized Users will be deemed visitors for purposes of parking space use
and will be entitled to use only those parking areas specifically
designated for visitor parking subject to all provisions of this Lease
applicable to such visitor parking use. Tenant's parking rights and
privileges described herein are personal to Tenant and may not be assigned
or transferred, or otherwise conveyed, without Landlord's prior written
consent, which consent Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute
discretion. In any event, under no circumstances may Tenant's parking
rights and privileges be transferred, assigned or otherwise conveyed
separate and apart from Tenant's interest in this Lease.
(e) Cooperation with Traffic Mitigation Measures. Tenant agrees to use its
reasonable, good faith efforts to cooperate in traffic mitigation programs
which may be undertaken by Landlord independently, or in cooperation with
local municipalities or governmental agencies or other property owners in
the vicinity of the Buildings. Such programs may include, but will not be
limited to, carpools, vanpools and other ridesharing programs, public and
private transit, flexible work hours, preferential assigned parking
programs and programs to coordinate tenants within the Development with
existing or proposed traffic mitigation programs.
(f) Parking Rules and Regulations. Tenant and Tenant's Authorized Users shall
comply with all rules and regulations regarding parking set forth in
Exhibit "H" attached hereto and Tenant agrees to cause its employees,
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subtenants, assignees, contractors, suppliers, customers and invitees to
comply with such rules and regulations. Landlord reserves the right from
time to
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time to modify and/or adopt such other reasonable and non-discriminatory
rules and regulations for the parking facilities as it deems reasonably
necessary for the operation of the parking facilities.
33. FORCE MAJEURE. If either Landlord or Tenant is delayed, hindered in or
prevented from the performance of any act required under this Lease by reason of
strikes, lock-outs, labor troubles, inability to procure standard materials,
failure of power, restrictive governmental laws, regulations or orders or
governmental action or inaction (including, without limitation, failure, refusal
or delay in issuing permits, approvals and/or authorizations which is not the
result of the action or inaction of the party claiming such delay), riots,
unforeseen conditions of the Premises or any of the Buildings, insurrection,
war, fire, earthquake, flood or other natural disaster, unusual and
unforeseeable delay which results from an interruption of any public utilities
(e.g., electricity, gas, water, telephone) or other unusual and unforeseeable
delay not within the reasonable control of the party delayed in performing work
or doing acts required under the provisions of this Lease, then performance of
such act will be excused for the period of the delay and the period for the
performance of any such act will be extended for a period equivalent to the
period of such delay. The provisions of this Paragraph 33 will not operate to
excuse Tenant from prompt payment of rent or any other payments required under
the provisions of this Lease.
34. SIGNS. Landlord will designate the location on the Premises, if any, for
one or more Tenant identification sign(s). Tenant agrees to have Landlord
install and maintain Tenant's identification sign(s) in such designated location
in accordance with this Paragraph 34 at Tenant's sole cost and expense. Tenant
has no right to install Tenant identification signs in any other location in, on
or about the Premises or the Development and will not display or erect any other
signs, displays or other advertising materials that are visible from the
exterior of any of the Buildings or from within any of the Buildings in any
interior or exterior common areas. The size, design, color and other physical
aspects of any and all permitted sign(s) will be subject to (i) Landlord's
written approval prior to installation, which approval may be withheld in
Landlord's discretion, (ii) any covenants, conditions or restrictions governing
the Premises, and (iii) any applicable municipal or governmental permits and
approvals. Tenant will be responsible for all costs for installation,
maintenance, repair and removal of any Tenant identification sign(s). If Tenant
fails to remove Tenant's sign(s) upon termination of this Lease and repair any
damage caused by such removal, Landlord may do so at Tenant's expense. Tenant
agrees to reimburse Landlord for all costs incurred by Landlord to effect any
installation, maintenance or removal on Tenant's account, which amount will be
deemed additional rent, and may include, without limitation, all sums disbursed,
incurred or deposited by Landlord including Landlord's costs, expenses and
actual attorneys' fees with interest thereon at the Interest Rate from the date
of Landlord's demand until paid by Tenant. Any sign rights granted to Tenant
under this Lease are personal to Tenant and may not be assigned, transferred or
otherwise conveyed to any assignee or subtenant of Tenant without Landlord's
prior written consent, which consent Landlord may withhold in its sole and
absolute discretion.
35. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. In consideration of the benefits accruing
hereunder, Tenant on behalf of itself and all successors and assigns of Tenant
covenants and agrees that, in the event of any actual or alleged failure, breach
or default hereunder by Landlord: (a) while Landlord is Aetna Life Insurance
Company of Illinois, Tenant's recourse against Landlord for monetary damages
will be limited to an amount equal to the current fair market value of the
Development, and if the Development is transferred, sold or conveyed to any
other entity or person, then upon such a transfer, sale or conveyance, Tenant's
recourse against the successor Landlord (and any other future Landlords) for
monetary damages shall be limited to the Landlord's interest in the Development,
including (subject to the prior rights of any holder of a lien on the
Development), the Landlord's interest in the rents of the Development and any
insurance proceeds paid to the Landlord for damage or destruction of the
Development;; (b) except as may be necessary to secure jurisdiction of the
partnership, no partner of Landlord shall be sued or named as a party in any
suit or action and no service of process shall be made against any partner of
Landlord; (c) no partner of Landlord shall be required to answer or otherwise
plead to any service of process; (d) no judgment will be taken against any
partner of Landlord and any judgment taken against any partner of Landlord may
be vacated and set aside at any time after the fact; (e) no writ of execution
will be levied against the assets of any partner of Landlord; (f) the
obligations under this Lease do not constitute personal obligations of the
individual partners, directors, officers or shareholders of Landlord, and Tenant
shall not seek recourse against the individual partners, directors, officers or
shareholders of Landlord or any of their personal assets for satisfaction of any
liability in respect to this Lease; and (g) these covenants and agreements are
enforceable both by Landlord and also by any partner of Landlord.
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36. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Prior to the execution of this Lease by Landlord and
at any time during the Term of this Lease upon ten (10) days prior written
notice from Landlord, Tenant agrees to provide Landlord with then-current
financial statements for Tenant and financial statements for the two (2) years
prior to the current financial statement year for Tenant. Such financial
statements are to be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and, if such is the normal practice of Tenant, such financial
statements are to be prepared and audited by an independent certified public
accountant.
37. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Landlord covenants and agrees with Tenant that upon
Tenant paying the rent required under this Lease and paying all other charges
and performing all of the covenants and provisions on Tenant's part to be
observed and performed under this Lease, Tenant may peaceably and quietly have,
hold and enjoy the Premises in accordance with this Lease.
38. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) Conflict of Laws. This Lease shall be governed by and construed pursuant
to the laws of the State of California.
(b) Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, all of
the covenants, conditions and provisions of this Lease shall be binding
upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.
(c) Professional Fees and Costs. If either Landlord or Tenant should bring
suit against the other with respect to this Lease, then all costs and
expenses, including without limitation, actual professional fees and costs
such as appraisers', accountants' and attorneys' fees and costs, incurred
by the prevailing party therein shall be paid by the other party, which
obligation on the part of the other party shall be deemed to have accrued
on the date of the commencement of such action and shall be enforceable
whether or not the action is prosecuted to judgment. As used herein,
attorneys' fees and costs shall include, without limitation, attorneys'
fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with any (i) post-judgment
motions; (ii) contempt proceedings; (iii) garnishment, levy, and debtor and
third party examination; (iv) discovery; and (v) bankruptcy litigation. Any
such attorneys' fees and other expenses incurred by either party in
enforcing a judgment in its favor under this Lease shall be recoverable
separately from and in addition to any other amount included in such
judgment, and such attorneys' fees obligation is intended to be severable
from the other provisions of this Lease and to survive and not be merged
into any such judgment.
(d) Terms and Headings. The words "Landlord" and "Tenant" as used herein shall
include the plural as well as the singular. Words used in any gender
include other genders. The paragraph headings of this Lease are not a part
of this Lease and shall have no effect upon the construction or
interpretation of any part hereof.
(e) Time. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of every
provision of this Lease in which time of performance is a factor.
(f) Prior Agreement; Amendments. This Lease constitutes and is intended by the
parties to be a final, complete and exclusive statement of their entire
agreement with respect to the subject matter of this Lease. This Lease
supersedes any and all prior and contemporaneous agreements and
understandings of any kind relating to the subject matter of this Lease.
There are no other agreements, understandings, representations, warranties,
or statements, either oral or in written form, concerning the subject
matter of this Lease. No alteration, modification, amendment or
interpretation of this Lease shall be binding on the parties unless
contained in a writing which is signed by both parties.
(g) Separability. If any provision of this Lease is invalid, void or illegal,
the same shall not affect, impair or invalidate any other provision hereof,
and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
(h) Recording. Tenant shall not record this Lease nor any memorandum thereof
without the consent of Landlord, which Landlord may withhold in its sole
and absolute discretion.
(i) Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall constitute an original and all of which shall be one
and the same agreement.
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(j) Nondisclosure of Lease Terms. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that the
terms of this Lease are confidential and constitute proprietary information
of Landlord. Disclosure of the terms could adversely affect the ability of
Landlord to negotiate other leases and impair Landlord's relationship with
other tenants. Accordingly, Tenant agrees that it, and its partners,
officers, directors, employees and attorneys, shall not intentionally and
voluntarily disclose the terms and conditions of this Lease to any
newspaper or other publication or any other tenant or apparent prospective
tenant of the Building or other portion of the Development, or real estate
agent, either directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of
Landlord, provided, however, that Tenant may disclose the terms to
prospective subtenants or assignees under this Lease.
(k) No Light, Air, View Easement. Tenant shall have no easement for light,
air or view.
(l) Waiver of Jury Trial. LANDLORD AND TENANT WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY
JURY OF ALL CLAIMS WHICH MAY BE BROUGHT IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS LEASE. THIS WAIVER IS KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY,
AND VOLUNTARILY MADE BY TENANT, AND TENANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NEITHER
LANDLORD NOR ANY PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF LANDLORD HAS MADE ANY
REPRESENTATION OF FACT TO INDUCE THIS WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY OR IN ANY WAY
TO MODIFY OR NULLIFY ITS EFFECT. TENANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS
BEEN REPRESENTED (OR HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE REPRESENTED) BY
INDEPENDENT COUNSEL IN THE SIGNING OF THIS LEASE AND IN THE MAKING OF THIS
WAIVER. TENANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE
MEANING AND RAMIFICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER PROVISION.
[SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE] [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
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Landlord's Initials Tenant's Initials
(m) Non-Discrimination. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that there shall be no
discrimination against, or segregation of, any person, group of persons, or
entity on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital
status, national origin, or ancestry in the leasing, subleasing,
transferring, assignment, occupancy, tenure, use, or enjoyment of the
Premises, or any portion thereof.
39. EXECUTION OF LEASE.
(a) Joint and Several Obligations. If more than one person executes this Lease
as Tenant, their execution of this Lease will constitute their covenant and
agreement that (i) each of them is jointly and severally liable for the
keeping, observing and performing of all of the terms, covenants,
conditions, provisions and agreements of this Lease to be kept, observed
and performed by Tenant, and (ii) the term "Tenant" as used in this Lease
means and includes each of them jointly and severally. The act of or notice
from, or notice or refund to, or the signature of any one or more of them,
with respect to the tenancy of this Lease, including, but not limited to,
any renewal, extension, expiration, termination or modification of this
Lease, will be binding upon each and all of the persons executing this
Lease as Tenant with the same force and effect as if each and all of them
had so acted or so given or received such notice or refund or so signed.
(b) Tenant as Corporation or Partnership. If Tenant executes this Lease as a
corporation or partnership, then Tenant and the persons executing this
Lease on behalf of Tenant represent and warrant that such entity is duly
qualified and in good standing to do business in California and that the
individuals executing this Lease on Tenant's behalf are duly authorized to
execute and deliver this Lease on its behalf, and in the case of a
corporation, in accordance with a duly adopted resolution of the board of
directors of Tenant, a copy of which is to be delivered to Landlord on
execution hereof, if requested by Landlord, and in accordance with the by-
laws of Tenant, and, in the case of a partnership, in accordance with the
partnership agreement and the most current amendments thereto, if any,
copies of which are to be delivered to Landlord on execution hereof, if
requested by Landlord, and that this Lease is binding upon Tenant in
accordance with its terms.
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(c) Examination of Lease. Submission of this instrument by Landlord to Tenant
for examination or signature by Tenant does not constitute a reservation of
or option for lease, and it is not effective as a lease or otherwise until
execution by and delivery to both Landlord and Tenant.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Lease to be duly executed by
their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written.
TENANT: LANDLORD:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS,
a California corporation an Illinois corporation
By: /s/ Chris KilPatrick By: /s/ Stephen J. Pilch
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Name: Chris KilPatrick Stephen J. Pilch
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Title: President Assistant Treasurer
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EXHIBIT "A-I"
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SITE PLAN
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The Site Plan comprising this Exhibit "A-I" is attached hereto and
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incorporated herein by reference.
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[SITE PLAN OF ALTON PARKWAY APPEARS HERE]
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EXHIBIT "A-II"
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OUTLINE OF FLOOR
PLAN OF PREMISES
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The outline of the floor plan of the Premises which comprises this
Exhibit "A-II" is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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EXHIBIT A-II
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[FLOOR OF VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER APPEARS HERE]
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[FLOOR OF VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER APPEARS HERE]
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EXHIBIT A-II
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[FLOOR OF VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER APPEARS HERE]
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EXHIBIT "B"
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RENTABLE SQUARE FEET AND USABLE SQUARE FEET
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1. The term "Rentable Square Feet" as used in the Lease will be deemed to
include: (a) with respect to the Premises, the usable area of the Premises
determined in accordance with the Method for Measuring Floor Area in Office
Buildings, ANSI Z65.1-1980 (the "BOMA Standard"), plus a pro rata portion of all
ground floor lobbies, all elevator machine rooms, electrical and telephone
equipment rooms and mail delivery facilities and other areas used by all tenants
of the Building, if any, plus (i) for single tenancy floors, all the area
covered by elevator lobbies, corridors, special stairways, restrooms, mechanical
rooms, electrical rooms and telephone closets on such floors, or (ii) for
multiple tenancy floors, a pro-rata portion of all of the area covered by the
elevator lobbies, corridors, special stairways, restrooms, mechanical rooms,
electrical rooms and telephone closets on such floor; and (b) with respect to
the Building, the total rentable area for all floors in the Building computed in
accordance with the provisions of Subparagraph 1(a) above. In calculating the
"Rentable Square Feet" of the Premises or any Building, the area contained
within the exterior walls of the Building stairs, fire towers, vertical ducts,
elevator shafts, flues, vents, stacks and major pipe shafts will be excluded.
2. The term "Usable Square Feet" as used in Exhibit "C" with respect to the
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Premises will be deemed to include the usable area of the Premises as determined
in accordance with the BOMA Standard.
3. For purposes of establishing the initial Tenant's Percentage and Monthly
Base Rent as shown in Paragraph 1 of the Lease, the number of Rentable Square
Feet of the Premises is deemed to be as set forth in Subparagraph 1(g) of the
Lease, and the number of Rentable Square Feet of the Development is deemed to be
454,400. For purposes of establishing the amount of the Tenant Improvement
Allowance in Exhibit "C", the number of Usable Square Feet of the Premises is
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deemed to be as set forth in Subparagraph 1(g). From time to time at Landlord's
option, Landlord's architect may redetermine the actual number of Rentable
Square Feet of the Premises and the Development and the actual number of Usable
Square Feet of the Premises based upon the criteria set forth in Paragraph 1 and
Paragraph 2 above, which determination will be conclusive, and thereupon
Tenant's Percentage, Monthly Base Rent, and the Tenant Improvement Allowance, as
applicable, will be adjusted accordingly.
EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "C"
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WORK LETTER AGREEMENT
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(ALLOWANCE)
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This WORK LETTER AGREEMENT ("Work Letter Agreement") is entered into as of the
8th day of September, 1995 by and between AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
ILLINOIS, an Illinois Corporation ("Landlord"), and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a
California corporation ("Tenant").
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A. Concurrently with the execution of this Work Letter Agreement, Landlord and
Tenant have entered into a lease (the "Lease") covering certain premises (the
"Premises") more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached to the Lease.
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All terms not defined herein have the same meaning as set forth in the Lease.
To the extent applicable, the provisions of the Lease are incorporated herein by
this reference.
B. In order to induce Tenant to enter into the Lease and in consideration of
the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, Landlord and Tenant agree as
follows:
1. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS. As used in the Lease and this Work Letter Agreement,
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the term "Tenant Improvements" or "Tenant Improvement Work" means those items of
general tenant improvement construction shown on the Final Plans (described in
Paragraph 4 below) and the work described in Paragraph 6 below.
2. CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVES.
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(a) Landlord. Landlord hereby appoints the following person(s) as Landlord's
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representative ("Landlord's Representative") to act for Landlord in all matters
covered by this Work Letter Agreement; Stein Kingsley Stein; 235 Montgomery St.,
Suite 1810, San Francisco, CA 94104; Attn.: Mr. Daniel R. Kingsley; Telephone
(415) 393-9666, Fax (415) 393-8066.
(b) Tenant. Tenant hereby appoints the following person(s) as Tenant's
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representative ("Tenant's Representative") to act for Tenant in all matters
covered by this Work Letter Agreement: Troy Worrell, Interplay Productions,
17922 Fitch Street, Irvine, California 92714; Telephone: (714) 553-6655; Fax:
(714) 252-2820.
(c) Communications. All communications with respect to matters covered by this
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Work Letter Agreement are to be made to Landlord's Representative or Tenant's
Representative, as the case may be, in writing in compliance with the notice
provisions of the Lease. Either party may change its representative under this
Work Letter Agreement at any time by written notice to the other party in
compliance with the notice provisions of the lease.
3. WORK SCHEDULE.
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(a) Work Schedule. Landlord and Tenant hereby agree to cooperate with one
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another in good faith to complete the Tenant Improvements on or before the
Estimated Commencement Date described in Subparagraph 1(j) of the Lease. Within
ten (10) days after the date on which the Lease is executed (the "Execution
Date") Landlord will deliver to Tenant, for Tenant's review and approval, a
schedule ("Work Schedule") which will set forth the timetable for the planning,
design and construction of the Tenant Improvements and the Estimated
Commencement Date of the Lease; provided, however, that Tenant shall have no
right to disapprove any time periods in the Work Schedule which are set forth in
this Work Letter Agreement. The Work Schedule will incorporate the activities
and durations described in this Work Letter Agreement (including the various
items of work to be done or approvals to be given by Landlord and Tenant in
connection with the completion of the Tenant Improvements) and may not be
changed without written consent of both Landlord and Tenant.
(b) Tenant Approval. The Work Schedule will be submitted to Tenant for its
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approval, which approval Tenant shall not unreasonably withhold or delay, and
once approved by both Landlord and Tenant, the Work Schedule will become the
basis for completing the Tenant Improvements. All plans and drawings required by
this Work Letter Agreement and all work performed pursuant thereto are to be
prepared and performed in accordance with the Work Schedule. If Tenant fails to
approve the Work Schedule, as it may be modified after discussions between
Landlord and Tenant within five (5)
EXHIBIT "C"
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business days after the date the Work Schedule is first received by Tenant, the
Work Schedule shall be deemed to be approved by Tenant as submitted or Landlord
may, at its option, terminate the Lease upon written notice to Tenant.
4. TENANT IMPROVEMENT PLANS.
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(a) Space Plan. Within three (3) business days after delivery from Landlord,
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Tenant shall approve or disapprove in writing the Space Plan to be prepared by
LPA (Landlord's space planner), and the failure by Tenant to notify Landlord of
its approval or disapproval of said Space Plan within said three (3) business
day period shall constitute Tenant's approval of said Space Plan. If Tenant
objects to said Space Plan, Tenant shall provide specific, detailed, written
directions for the revisions of the Space Plan to Landlord within said three (3)
business day period. Landlord then shall, to the extent consistent with the
design, utility, character, construction and best interests of the Buildings,
revise the Space Plan based on Tenant's objections thereto and resubmit them to
Tenant within five (5) business days, and Tenant shall have three (3) business
days thereafter to approve such resubmitted Space Plan or provide further
specific objections. If Tenant disapproves the resubmitted Space Plan, Landlord
and Tenant, together with the Architect, shall meet to resolve Tenant's
objections and if Landlord and Tenant cannot promptly resolve their differences
between themselves, the determination of the Architect with respect thereto
shall be binding on the parties. If Tenant disapproves the revised Space Plan,
the time required for resolution of Tenant's objections will be a "Tenant Delay"
under Paragraph 8 of this Work Letter Agreement. Following resolution and
approval of the Space Plan by Tenant in accordance with the procedures outlined
above, no further changes may be made without prior written approval of
Landlord.
(b) Preparation of Final Plans. Promptly following the approval of the Space
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Plan, based on the Space Plan and in accordance with the Work Schedule, an
architect and engineers selected by Landlord ("Landlord's Architect') and
("Landlord's Engineers," respectively) will prepare complete architectural
plans, drawings and specifications and Landlord's Engineers will prepare
complete engineered mechanical, structural and electrical working drawing for
all of the Tenant Improvements for the Premises (collectively, the "Final
Plans"). Concurrently with Tenant's approval of the Space Plan, Tenant shall
deliver all necessary programming information and technical requirements for the
Premises to Landlord's Architect. Within ten (10) days after Tenant's approval
of the Space Plan, Tenant shall deliver all additional programming information
requested by Landlord's Architect. Failure to deliver all requested information
in sufficient detail within the time periods described above to allow completion
of the Final Plans as determined by Landlord's Architect shall constitute a
Tenant Delay as defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work Letter Agreement. The Final
Plans will:
(i) show the division (including partitions and walls), layout,
lighting, finish and decoration work (including carpeting and
other floor coverings) for the Premises;
(ii) include locations and complete dimensions;
(iii) be compatible with the shells of the Buildings and with the
design, construction and equipment of the Buildings;
(iv) be comprised of the building standards set forth in the
written description thereof that will be delivered to Tenant
(the "Building Standards"), or be compatible with and of at
least equal quality as the Building Standards;
(v) comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations of all governmental authorities having
jurisdiction, and all applicable insurance regulations;
(vi) not require Building service beyond the level normally
provided to other tenants in the Buildings and will not
overload and floors of any of the Building;
(vii) be of a nature and quality consistent with the overall
objectives of Landlord for the Buildings, as determined by
Landlord in its reasonable discretion; and
(viii) include all other specifications for the Tenant Improvements.
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(c) Tenant Approval. Landlord shall deliver the Final Plans to Tenant within
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six (6) weeks after the Execution Date for approval by Tenant. Tenant shall have
three (3) business days from the date the Final Plans are presented to Tenant to
approve the Final Plans. The failure of Tenant to give written approval or
disapproval of the Final Plans within said three (3) business day period shall
constitute approval by Tenant of the Final Plans.
(d) Tenant Revisions, Final Approval. If Tenant objects to the Final Plans,
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Tenant shall provide specific, detailed, written directions for the revisions of
the Final Plans to Landlord within the three (3) business day period described
in Subparagraph 4(c) above. Landlord then shall, to the extent consistent with
the design, utility, character, construction and best interests of the
Buildings, revise the Final Plans based on Tenant's objections thereto and
resubmit them to Tenant within five (5) business days, and Tenant shall have
three (3) business days thereafter to approve such resubmitted Final Plans or
provide further specific objections. If Tenant disapproves the resubmitted Final
Plans, Landlord and Tenant, together with the Landlord's Architect, shall meet
to resolve Tenant's objections and if Landlord and Tenant cannot promptly
resolve their differences between themselves, the determination of the
Landlord's Architect with respect thereto shall be binding on the parties. If
Tenant disapproves the revised Final Plans, the time required for resolution of
Tenant's objections will be a "Tenant Delay" as defined in Paragraph 8 of this
Work Letter Agreement.
(e) Additional Changes. Following resolution and approval of Final Plans by
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Landlord and Tenant in accordance with the procedures outlined above, no further
changes may be made without prior written approval of both Landlord and Tenant
with the exception of changes required by government agencies for issuance of
the building permits. Tenant acknowledges that all changes made to the Final
Plans at Tenant's request following Tenant's approval of the Final Plans shall
be considered Tenant Changes in conformance with Paragraph 7 of this Work Letter
Agreement.
(f) Delays. If Tenant does not approve the resubmitted Final Plans within
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the three (3) business day period allowed for such approval, then each day
following the three (3) business day period shall constitute a "Tenant Delay" as
defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work Letter Agreement.
5. CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
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(a) Preparation of Construction Budget. Upon approval of the Final Plans by
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Tenant, Landlord shall submit the Final Plans to Landlord's Contractor (defined
in Subparagraph 6(b) below) for pricing of the construction of the Tenant
Improvements. Landlord shall cause the budget for the Tenant improvements (the
"Construction Budget") to be delivered to Tenant within three (3) weeks after
the date of approval of the Final Plans by Tenant.
(b) Tenant Approval. Within three (3) business days after deliver to Tenant
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of the Construction Budget, Tenant shall give written approval of the
Construction Budget or shall provide Landlord with specific written objections
thereto. The failure of Tenant to either approve or disapprove the Construction
Budget within said three (3) business day period shall constitute the approval
thereof by Tenant.
(c) Resolution. If Tenant objects to the Construction Budget, Landlord,
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Tenant and Landlord's Contractor shall meet within three (3) business days after
receipt by Landlord of Tenant's written objections tot he Construction Budget to
attempt to resolve such objections. The determination of Landlord as to the
reasonableness of any item in the Construction Budget shall be final and
binding.
(d) Permits. After approval of the Final Plans by Tenant and concurrently
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with Landlord's submission of the Final Plans to the Landlord's Contractor for
pricing, Landlord's Architect will submit the Final Plans to the appropriate
governmental agencies for plan checking and the issuance of a building permit.
Landlord's Architect, with Tenant's cooperation, will make any changes to the
Final Plans which are requested by the Applicable governmental authorities to
obtain the building permit.
(e) Delays. If Tenant does not approve the Construction Budget within the
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three (3) business day period allowed for resolution of Tenant's objections to
the Construction Budget, then each day following the three (3) day period shall
constitute a "Tenant Delay" as defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work Letter
Agreement.
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6. CONSTRUCTION OF TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
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(a) Construction Commencement. Landlord will be under no obligation to cause
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the construction of any of the Tenant have been executed, Tenant has approved
the Space Plan, the Final Plans and Construction Budget, Landlord has received
all the required building permits and Tenant has paid to the Landlord the total
amount (the "Excess Costs") by which the Construction Budget exceeds the
Allowance (defined in Subparagraph 10(a) below), if any. Following satisfaction
of all of these requirements, Landlord shall instruct Landlord's Contractor to
commence and diligently proceed with the construction of the Tenant
Improvements, subject to Tenant Delays (as described in Paragraph 8 below).
(b) Contractor. Tenant hereby approves Design Build Development Structures,
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Inc. (dba "DBD Structures") as the licensed general contractor to be engaged by
Landlord for the construction of the Tenant Improvements (the "Landlord's
Contractor"). All subcontractors shall be chosen by the Landlord's Contractor
and Landlord in their sole and absolute discretion.
(c) Quality. The Tenant Improvements shall be construed in a good and
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workmanlike manner in accordance with the Final Plans.
(d) Tenant Work. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that certain work
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required for Tenant's occupancy of the Premises, including the procurement and
installation of furniture, telephone systems and wiring, fixtures, art work and
signage ("Tenant's Work"), may be beyond the scope of the Tenant Improvements,
and may be performed by Tenant or its contractors at Tenant's sole cost and
expense subject to the approval of Landlord and Tenant's compliance with this
Subparagraph 6(d). Tenant shall adopt a construction schedule for Tenant's Work
in conformance with the Work Schedule, and shall perform Tenant's Work in such a
way as not to hinder or delay Landlord's or Landlord's Contractor's operations
in the Buildings. Tenant's use of elevators in connection with any Tenant's Work
shall be arranged with Landlord and shall be subject to Landlord's approval. Any
costs incurred by Landlord as a result of any interference with Landlord's or
Landlord's Contractor's operations by Tenant or its contractors shall be paid by
Tenant to Landlord within five (5) business days after written demand from
Landlord. (Any delays which arise by reasons fully outside the control of Tenant
or its contractors, and not arising as a result of Tenant's prosecution of
Tenant's Work, shall not give rise to a demand by Landlord for such costs.)
Tenant's contractors shall be subject to the administrative supervision of
Landlord's Contractor. Tenant's work shall comply with all of the following
requirements:
(i) Tenant's Work shall not proceed until Landlord has approved the
following in writing: Tenant's contractors, proof that Tenant's contractors
currently have licenses in good standing with the State of California
Contractors State License Board, proof of the amount of coverage of public
liability and property damage insurance carried by Tenant and Tenant's
contractors in the form of insurance certificates with a valid endorsements
naming Landlord and Landlord's Contractor as additionally insured and each
in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), complete
and detailed plans and specifications for Tenant's Work and Tenant's
detailed scheduled for Tenant's Work.
(ii) Tenant's Work shall be performed in conformity with a valid
permit when required, a copy of which shall be furnished to Landlord before
such work is commenced. In any event, all Tenant's Work shall comply with
all applicable laws, codes and ordinances of any governmental entity having
jurisdiction over the Buildings. Landlord shall have no responsibility for
Tenant's failure to comply with such applicable laws. Delays in obtaining
final approvals allowing occupancy of the space which are wholly or
partially due to Tenant's activities are the responsibility of Tenant.
(iii) Tenant shall promptly pay Landlord upon demand for any extra
expense incurred by Landlord by reason of faulty work done by Tenant or its
contractors.
(iv) Tenant's Work shall be completed in a lien-free and first-class
and workmanlike manner shall be subject to (and Tenant shall comply with)
Subparagraphs 13(e) and (f) of the Lease with respect to the Tenant's Work.
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7. TENANT CHANGES
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(a) Request Procedure. Any request by Tenant for a change in the Tenant
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Improvements after approval of the Final Plans (a "Tenant all information
necessary to clearly identify and explain the proposed Tenant Change. As soon as
practicable after receipt of a written Tenant Change request, Landlord shall
notify Tenant of the estimated costs (including design costs) of such Tenant
Change as well as the estimated increase in construction time caused by the
Tenant Change, if any. Tenant shall approve such estimates within two (2) days
after receipt of Landlord's notice. Upon such approval by Tenant, Landlord shall
be authorized to cause the Landlord's Architect, Landlord's Engineers and
Landlord's Contractor to proceed with the implementation of the requested Tenant
Change. If Tenant disapproves such estimates, or fails to approve the cost and
time estimates within two (2) day period, Landlord shall not be required to
proceed with such Tenant Change, and all costs incurred or time lost, by
Landlord or Landlord's Contractor in preparing such estimates shall be treated
as a cost of the Tenant Improvements.
(b) Increased Cost. The increased cost, as determined by Landlord, of all
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Tenant Changes, including the cost of architectural and engineering services
required to revise the Final Drawings to reflect such Tenant Changes, including
mark-ups for Landlord's Contractor's overhead and fee, not to exceed fifteen
percent (15%) of the cost of the Tenant Changes, shall be included in the actual
cost of the Tenant Improvements (the "Actual Cost") and shall be borne and paid
in accordance with Paragraph 10 of this Work Letter Agreement. In the event
Landlord is instructed by Tenant to proceed with a Tenant Change without a prior
determination of the increased cost or the increased construction time resulting
from such Tenant Change and without approval of such increase by Tenant, the
amount thereof shall be determined by Landlord upon completion of the Tenant
Improvements, subject only to Landlord's furnishing to Tenant appropriate back-
up information from the Landlord's Contractor concerning the increased costs and
increased construction time caused by such Tenant Change.
(c) Landlord Approval. Any Tenant Changes to the Final Plans require written
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approval of Landlord and Tenant in the manner set forth in Paragraph 4 above.
Landlord reserves the right to decline requests for Tenant Changes to the Final
Plans if such changes are inconsistent with the provisions of Paragraph 4 above,
or if the change would unreasonably delay construction of the Tenant
Improvements or the Commencement Date.
(d) Additional Time. Any increase in construction time caused by the request
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for a Tenant Change, whether or not approved, and/or the design permitting and
construction of an approved Tenant Change, will constitute a Tenant Delay as
defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work Letter Agreement.
8. TENANT DELAYS
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(a) Defined. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the
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Tenant Improvements to be substantially completed by caused by Tenant ("Tenant
Delays") and "Force Majeure Delays," as defined in Paragraph 9 of the Work
Letter Agreement. Tenant Delays may include, but shall not be limited to the
following:
(i) Any material revisions to the Space Plan;
(ii) Tenant's failure to timely provide programming information
for the preparation of the Final Plans;
(iii) Any Tenant Changes, including, without limitation, any
revisions or request for revisions to the Space Plan or the Final Plans or
the scope of the Tenant Improvements requested by Tenant from and after
Tenant's approval of the Final Plan (not caused by an error on the part of
Landlord in the preparation thereof) which increase the costs incurred by
Landlord or cause a delay in constructing the Tenant Improvements;
(iv) Any interruption or interference in the installation and
construction of the Tenant Improvements caused by Tenant, its agents,
employees, contractors or representatives;
(v) Any demolition or structural changes (including electrical
and mechanical changes) to the Premises not called for by the Final Plans
in order to install or construct the Tenant Improvements;
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(vi) Any other delay requested or caused by Tenant or any of
Tenant's vendors, including a delay caused by Tenant's failure to pay
invoices for Excess Costs (as defined in subparagraph 10(d) below) in the
construction and installation of the Tenant Improvements;
(vii) Tenant's failure to timely perform any of its obligations
pursuant to this work Letter Agreement, including any failure to complete,
on or before the due date therefore, any action item which is Tenant's
responsibility pursuant to this work Letter Agreement;
(viii) Tenant's request for materials, finishes, or installations
which are not readily available or which are incompatible with the Building
Standards; or
(ix) Any other act or failure to act by Tenant, Tenant's
employees, agents, architects, independent contractors, consultants and/or
any other person performing or required to perform services on behalf of
Tenant (including, without limitation, replacement of the existing security
system servicing the Premises).
(b) Effect of Tenant Delays. If Landlord is delayed in substantially
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completing the Tenant Improvements, or in obtaining approvals from the
appropriate government authorities for occupancy of the Premises, as a result of
Tenant Delays(s), then the date upon which the payment of Base Monthly Rent
under the Lease shall commence shall be advanced by the number of days of such
Tenant Delays.
9. FORCE MAJEURE DELAYS. For purposes of this Work Letter, "Force Majeure
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Delays" means any actual delay in the construction permits) which is beyond the
reasonable control of Landlord or Tenant, as the case may be, as described in
Paragraph 33 of the Lease.
10. PAYMENT FOR THE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
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(a) Allowance. Landlord hereby grants to Tenant a tenant improvement
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allowance of up to $18.75 per usable square foot of used only for:
(i) Payment of the costs of preparing the Space Plan and the Final
Plans, excluding one preliminary Space Plan and one revision thereof
(already provided at Landlord's cost), but including mechanical,
electrical, plumbing and structural drawings and of all other items
necessary to complete the Final Plans. The Allowance will not be used for
the payment of extraordinary design work not consistent with the scope of
the Building Standards (i.e., above-standard design work), or for payments
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to any consultants, designers or architects other than the Landlord's
Architect and Landlord's Engineers.
(ii) The payment of plan check, permit and license fees relating to
construction of the Tenant Improvements.
(iii) Construction of the Tenant Improvements, including without
limitation, the following:
(aa) Installation within the Premises of partitioning,
doors, floor coverings, ceilings, wall coverings and painting, millwork and
similar items;
(bb) Electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, outlets and
switches, lighting control systems, and other electrical work necessary for
the Premises;
(cc) The finishing and installation of duct work, terminal
boxes, diffusers and accessories necessary for the heating, ventilation and
air conditioning systems within the Premises, including the cost of meters
and key controls for after-hours air conditioning;
(dd) Fire and life safety controls systems such as fire
walls, sprinklers, fire alarms, including piping, wiring and accessories,
necessary for the Premises;
(ee) Plumbing, fixtures, pipes and accessories necessary for
the Premises;
(ff) The HVAC over-ride switches, timers and meters
described in Exhibit "F".
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(iv) All other costs expended by Landlord in the construction of
the Tenant Improvements (including, without limitation, any costs,
incurred by Landlord for construction of elements of the Tenant
Improvements in the Premises prior to the Execution Date which
construction is for the benefit of tenants and is customarily performed by
Landlord prior to the execution of leases for space in the Building for
reasons of economics (examples of such construction would include, but not
be limited to, the extension of mechanical [including heating, ventilating
and air conditioning systems] and electrical distribution systems outside
of the core of the Buildings, wall construction, column enclosures and
paining outside of the cores of the Buildings, ceiling hanger wires and
window treatment).
(b) Changes to Shell of Building. If the Final Plans or any amendment
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thereof or supplement thereto shall require changes in the shells of the
Buildings, the increased cost of the shell work will be paid for by Tenant or
charged against the Allowance in conformance with Paragraph 10(a) above.
(c) Government Cost Increases. If as the result of the Tenant Improvements,
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Landlord is required by any governmental authorities to make changes in the
Premises or the Building of any kind whatsoever other than the Tenant
Improvements, then Tenant shall pay Landlord the amount of the costs of making
such additional changes within five (5) days after Landlord's written notice;
provided, however, that Landlord will first apply any remaining balance of the
Allowance to such costs.
(d) Excess Costs. The cost of each item referenced in Subparagraphs 10(a),
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10(b) and 10(c) above shall be charged against the Allowance. If the Actual Cost
exceeds the Allowance (the amount of such excess being the Excess Cost), Tenant
agrees to pay the Excess Cost to Landlord prior to the commencement of
construction and within five (5) business days after invoice therefore (less any
sums previously paid by Tenant for such Excess Cost pursuant to the Construction
Budget). If the sum of the Allowance plus any Excess Cost paid by Tenant exceeds
the Actual Cost, Tenant will be entitled to a credit against the Base Monthly
Rent next due equal to the amount of the unused Allowance and Excess Cost
payments, as determined by Landlord. In no event will the Allowance or any
Excess Cost paid by Tenant be used to pay for (i) Tenant's furniture (including
systems furniture), equipment, telephone systems, telephone and/or data cabling
or any other item of personal property which is not affixed to the Premises;
(ii) defects in the Tenant Improvements caused by Landlord's Contractor. Tenant
further agrees to pay Landlord all costs not covered by the Allowance (other
than defects in the Tenant Improvements caused by Landlord's Contractor) under
the same terms as the Excess Cost.
(e) Unused Allowance Amounts. Any unused portion of the Allowance upon
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completion of the Tenant Improvements will not be refunded to Tenant. Any unused
portion of the Allowance shall not be available to Tenant as a credit against
any obligations of Tenant under the Lease unless Tenant has paid for Excess
Costs as described herein.
11. COMMENCEMENT DATE, SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND MOVE-IN
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(a) Commencement. The Term of the Lease will commence on the date (the
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"Commencement Date") which is the earliest of: (i) the of its business in all or
any portion of the Premises; (ii) the date Landlord's Contractor receives signed
approvals from the required governmental agencies on the permit job cards
allowing occupancy of the Premises; or (iii) the date the Tenant Improvements
have been "substantially completed" (as defined below); provided, however, that
if the Commencement Date is delayed as a result of any Tenant Delays described
in Paragraph 8 above, then the Commencement Date as would otherwise have been
established pursuant to this Subparagraph 11(a) will be accelerated by the
number of says of such Tenant Delays as defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work
Letter Agreement and provided, further, that if the Commencement Date is based
on item (ii) or item (iii) above, then Base Monthly Rent for the Premises shall
not commence until the date of the Monday after the date on which the Tenant
Improvements are substantially completed, as such Monday date is accelerated by
Tenant Delays (or if the date of substantial completion is a Saturday or Sunday,
then the date of the second Monday after such date, as such second Monday date
is accelerated by Tenant Delays).
(b) Substantial Completion. For purposes of Subparagraph 11(a) above, the
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Tenant Improvements shall be deemed to be "substantially completed" when
Landlord's Contractor certifies in writing to Landlord and Tenant that Landlord:
(a) is able to provide Tenant with reasonable access to the Premises; and (b)
has substantially performed all of the Tenant Improvement Work required to be
performed by Landlord under this Work Letter Agreement, other than decoration
and minor "punch-list" type items (as defined in Paragraph 11(c) below) which do
not materially interfere with Tenant's access to or use of the Premises.
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(c) Punch-List. Within two (2) business days after the Commencement Date,
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Tenant will conduct a walk-through inspection of the Premises with Landlord,
Landlord's Contractor and Landlord's Architect and provide to Landlord a written
punch-list specifying those punch-list items conforming to the Final Plans which
require completion, and Landlord will thereafter complete such items with
reasonable diligence.
(d) Delivery of Possession. Landlord shall deliver possession of the
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Premises to Tenant in accordance with Subparagraph 11(a) above. The parties
estimate that Landlord will deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant, and
the Term of this Lease will commence, on or before the Estimated Commencement
date set forth in Subparagraph 1(i) of the Lease. Tenant agrees that if Landlord
is unable to deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant on or prior to the
Estimated Commencement Date specified in Subparagraph 1(j) of the Lease, the
Lease will not be void or voidable, nor will Landlord be liable to Tenant for
any loss or damage resulting therefrom.
(e) Use of Freight/Construction Elevators. [INTENTIONALLY DELETED]
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(f) Early Entry. If Tenant is granted enter to the Premises by Landlord
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prior to completion of the Tenant Improvements, Landlord and Landlord's
Contractor shall not be liable to Tenant or its employees or agents for any loss
or damage to property, or injury to person, arising from or related to such
early entry or the construction of the Tenant Improvements. Tenant shall take
all reasonable precautions to protect against such loss, damage or injury during
such early entry and construction of the Tenant Improvements, and shall not
interfere with the conduct of the Tenant Improvements work. Tenant shall
cooperate with all directives of Landlord and Landlord's Contractor in order to
minimize any disruption or delay in completion of the Tenant Improvement work.
Tenant shall be responsible for all costs or delays caused by Tenant or Tenant's
contractors or agents as a result of early entry to the Premises if such early
entry is granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused this Work Letter Agreement
to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date of
the Lease.
TENANT: LANDLORD:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
a California corporation ILLINOIS,
an Illinois corporation
By: /s/ Chris Kilpatrick By: /s/ Stephen J. Pilch
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Name: Chris Kilpatrick Name: Stephen J. Pilch
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Title: President Title: Assistant Treasurer
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EXHIBIT "D"
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NOTICE OF LEASE TERM DATES
AND TENANT'S PERCENTAGE
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TO: __________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Date: __________, 199__
Re: Lease dated September 8, 1995 (the "Lease"), between AETNA LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, as Landlord, and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, as Tenant,
concerning premises consisting of all of the building located at 16815 Von
Karman Avenue, the second floor of the building located at 16795 Von Karman
Avenue at the Von Karman Corporate Center in Irvine, California (the "Premises")
and 2121 Alton Avenue at the Von Karman Corporate Center in Irvine, California
(the "Temporary Space").
To Whom It May Concern:
In accordance with the subject Lease, we wish to advise and/or confirm as
follows:
1. That the Premises and the Temporary Space have been accepted by the Tenant
as being substantially complete in accordance with the subject lease and that
there is no deficiency in construction (except as may be indicated for the
Premises on the "Punch-List" prepared by Landlord and Tenant, a copy of which is
attached hereto).
2. That (i) the Tenant has possession of the subject Premises and acknowledges
that under the provisions of the Lease, the Commencement Date is
________________, and the Term of the Lease will expire on ______________; and
(ii) that the Tenant occupied the Temporary Space on ___________, 1995 and
vacated the same on ______________, 1995.
3. That in accordance with the Lease, Base Monthly Rent commenced to accrue on
________________.
4. Rent is due and payable on the first day of each and every month during the
Term of the Lease. Your rent checks should be made payable to _________________.
5. The number of Rentable Square Feet within the Premises is ________________
square feet as determined by Landlord's architect in accordance with the terms
of the Lease.
6. The number of Rentable Square Feet within the Development shall be deemed to
be 454,400 square feet, subject to re-calculation as set forth in Exhibit "B" to
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the Lease.
7. Tenant's Percentage is ___________% and Tenant's Temporary Space Percentage
is ________%.
LANDLORD:
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS,
an Illinois corporation
By: _______________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Title: ____________________________________
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EXHIBIT "E"
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DEFINITION OF OPERATING EXPENSES
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1. Items included in Operating Expenses. The term "Operating Expenses" as used
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in the Lease to which this Exhibit "E" is attached means: all costs and
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expenses of operation and maintenance of the Development and the Common Areas
(as such terms are defined in the Lease), as determined by standard accounting
practices, calculated assuming the Development is 95% occupied, including the
following costs by way of illustration but not limitation, but excluding those
items specifically set forth in Paragraph 3 below.
(a) Real Property Taxes and Assessments (as defined in Paragraph 2 below) and
any taxes or assessments imposed in lieu thereof;
(b) and all assessments imposed pursuant to any covenants, conditions and
restrictions affecting the Development, the Development Common Areas or the
Buildings;
(c) water and sewer charges and the costs of electricity, gas, heating,
ventilating, air conditioning and other utilities;
(d) utilities surcharges and any other costs, levies or assessments resulting
from statutes or regulations promulgated by any government or quasi-
government authority in connection with the use, occupancy or alteration of
the Development or the parking facilities serving the Development;
(e) costs of insurance obtained by Landlord for the Development;
(f) waste disposal and janitorial services (including, without limitation,
window cleaning);
(g) labor;
(h) costs incurred in the management of the Development, including, without
limitation: (i) supplies, (ii) wages and salaries (and payroll taxes and
similar governmental charges related thereto) of employees used in the
management, operation and maintenance of the Development, (iii) Development
management office rental, supplies, equipment and related operating
expenses, and (iv) a management/administrative fee determined as a
percentage of the annual gross revenues of the development exclusive of the
proceeds of financing or a sale of the Development and administrative fee
for the management of the Development Common Area determined as a
percentage of Development Common Area Operating Expenses;
(i) supplies, materials, equipment and tools including rental of personal
property used for maintenance;
(j) repair and maintenance of the elevators and the structural portions of the
buildings in the Development, including the plumbing, heating, ventilating,
air-conditioning and electrical systems installed or furnished by Landlord;
(k) maintenance; costs and upkeep of all parking and Development Common Areas;
(l) depreciation on a straight line basis and rental of personal property used
in maintenance;
(m) amortization on a straight line basis over the useful life [together with
interest at the Interest Rate on the unamortized balance] of all capital
expenditures which are: (i) intended to produce a reduction in operating
charges or energy consumption; or (ii) required under any governmental law
or regulation that was not applicable to the Development at the time it was
originally constructed; or (iii) for replacement of any Development
equipment needed to operate the Development at the same quality levels as
prior to the replacement; or (iv) required by the Americans With
Disabilities Act to be made to the Development;
(n) costs and expenses of gardening and landscaping;
(o) maintenance of signs (other than signs of tenants of the Development);
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(p) personal property taxes levied on or attributable to personal property used
in connection with the Development or the Common Areas;
(q) reasonable accounting, audit, verification, legal and other consulting
fees; and
(r) costs and expenses of repairs, resurfacing, repairing, maintenance,
painting, lighting, cleaning; refuse removal, pest control, security and
similar items, including appropriate reserves;
When calculating Operating Expenses for the base year, Operating Expenses shall
not include Real Property Taxes and Assessments attributable to special
assessments, charges, costs, or fees or due to modifications or changes in
governmental laws or regulations including, but not limited to, the institution
of a split tax roll, and shall exclude market-wide labor-rate increases due to
extraordinary circumstances including, but not limited to, boycotts and strikes
and utility increases due to extraordinary circumstances including, but not
limited to, conservation surcharges, boycotts, embargoes or other shortages.
2. Real Property Taxes and Assessments. The term "Real Property Taxes and
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Assessments," as used in this Exhibit "E", means: any form of assessment,
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license fee, license tax, business license fee, commercial rental tax, levy,
charge, improvement bond, tax or similar imposition imposed by any authority
having the direct power to tax, including any city, county, state or federal
government, or any school, agricultural, lighting, drainage or other improvement
or special assessment district thereof, as against any legal or equitable
interest of Landlord in the Premises, Buildings, Common Areas or the Development
(as such terms are defined in the Lease), adjusted to reflect an assumption that
the buildings in the Development are assessed for real property tax purposes as
completed buildings ready for occupancy, including the following by way of
illustration but not limitation.
(a) Any tax on Landlord's "right" to rent or "right" to other income from the
Development or as against Landlord's business of leasing the Development;
(b) any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge in substitution, partially or
totally, of any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge previously included
within the definition of real property tax, it being acknowledged by Tenant
and Landlord that Proposition 13 was adopted by the voters of the State of
California in the June, 1978 election and that assessments, taxes, fees,
levies and charges may be imposed by governmental agencies for such
services as fire protection, street, sidewalk and road maintenance, refuse
removal and for other governmental services formerly provided without
charge to property owners or occupants. It is the intention of Tenant and
Landlord that all such new and increased assessments, taxes, fees, levies
and charges be included within the definition of "real property taxes" for
the purposes of this Lease;
(c) any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge allocable to or measured by the
area of the Development or any part thereof or the rent payable by Tenant
hereunder or other tenants of the Development, including, without
limitation, any gross receipts tax or excise tax levied by state, city or
federal government, or any political subdivision thereof, with respect to
the receipt of such rent, or upon or with respect to the possession,
leasing, operation, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or
occupancy by Tenant of the Development, or any portion thereof but not on
Landlord's other operations;
(d) any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge upon this transaction or any
document to which any tenant is a party, creating or transferring an
interest or an estate in the Development; and/or
(e) any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge by any governmental agency related
to any transportation plan, fund or system (including assessment districts)
instituted within the geographic area of which the Development is a part;
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if during any year after the Base Year, the
amount of Real Property Taxes and Assessments for such year is less than the
amount of Real Property Taxes and Assessments for the Base Year, then Operating
Expenses for the Base Year shall be reduced by such decrease in Real Property
Taxes and Assessments.
3. Items Excluded From Operating Expenses. Notwithstanding the provisions of
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Paragraphs 1 and 2 above to the contrary, "Operating Expenses" will not include:
(a) Landlord's federal or state income, franchise, inheritance or estate taxes;
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(b) any ground lease rental;
(c) costs incurred by Landlord for the repair of damage to buildings in the
Development to the extent that Landlord is reimbursed by insurance or
condemnation proceeds or by tenants, warrantors or other third persons;
(d) depreciation, amortization and interest payments, except as specifically
provided herein, and except on materials, tools, supplies and vendor-type
equipment purchased by Landlord to enable Landlord to supply services
Landlord might otherwise contract for with a third party, where such
depreciation, amortization and interest payments would otherwise have been
included in the charge for such third party's services, all as determined
in accordance with standard accounting practices;
(e) brokerage commissions, finders' fees, attorneys' fees, space planning costs
and other costs incurred by Landlord in leasing or attempting to lease
space in the Development;
(f) costs of a capital nature, including, without limitation, capital
improvements, capital replacements, capital repairs, capital equipment and
capital tools, all as determined in accordance with standard accounting
practices; provided, however, the capital expenditures set forth in
Subparagraph 1(m) above will in any event be included in the definition of
Operating Expenses;
(g) interest, principal, points and fees on debt or amortization on any
mortgage, deed of trust or other debt encumbering any of the Buildings or
the Development;
(h) costs, including permit, license and inspection costs, incurred with
respect to the installation of tenant improvements for tenants in the
Development (including the original Tenant Improvements for the Premises),
or incurred in renovating or otherwise improving, decorating, painting or
redecorating space for tenants or other occupants of the Development,
including space planning and interior design costs and fees;
(i) attorneys' fees and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with
negotiations or disputes with present or prospective tenants or other
occupants of the Development; provided, however, that Operating Expenses
will include those attorneys' fees and other costs and expenses incurred in
connection with negotiations, disputes or claims relating to items of
Operating Expenses, enforcement of rules and regulations of the
Development, and such other matters relating to the maintenance of
standards required of Landlord under the Lease;
(j) except for the administrative/management fees described in Subparagraph
1(i) above, costs of Landlord's general corporate overhead;
(k) all items and services for which Tenant or any other tenant in the
Development reimburses Landlord (other than through operating expense pass-
through provisions);
(l) electric power costs and other utilities for which Tenant contracts
directly with the suppliers thereof; and
(m) costs arising from Landlord's charitable or political contributions; and
(n) costs of remediation of Hazardous Materials released in the Development
(other than normal cleaning costs that would ordinarily be included in
Operating Expenses).
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EXHIBIT "F"
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STANDARDS FOR UTILITIES AND SERVICES
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The following standards for utilities and services are in effect. Landlord
reserves the right to adopt reasonable nondiscriminatory modifications and
additions hereto (except that Landlord may not adopt any modifications and
additions thereto which would reduce the utilities, including HVAC, to be
provided to Tenant under this Exhibit "F").
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Subject to the terms and conditions of the Lease and provided Tenant
remains in occupancy of the Premises, Landlord will provide or make available
the following utilities and services:
1. Provide non-attended automatic elevator facilities Monday through
Friday, except holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and have the applicable
Building elevator available for Tenant's use at all other times, subject to
events beyond Landlord's control.
2. Provide Building standard ventilating, air conditioning and heating to
the Premises for up to seventy-two and one half (72.5) hours a week (the "Free
HVAC Hours") and for additional periods of time at the cost to Landlord of
providing such additional HVAC, as determined by Landlord. Additional HVAC
services will be available b the use of over-ride switches/timers that will be
installed inside the Premises (with their location to be mutually agreed upon in
good faith by Tenant and Landlord) and may be turned on or off by Tenant.
Landlord shall install meters ("run clocks") to measure the HVAC usage by Tenant
and Landlord shall monitor on a monthly basis the number of hours and minutes
each unit operates during the applicable time period. (Run clocks will also be
installed on any new or additional HVAC units that Tenant may install in the
Premises in accordance with this Exhibit "F" and HVAC service from those units
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shall be monitored by Landlord in the same manner). The costs of installing
over-ride switches/timers and run clocks for HVAC units shall be deducted from
the allowance described in Paragraph 10 of Exhibit "C". Tenant hereby
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acknowledges that: (i) there are two (2) HVAC units per floor; (ii) Building
standard HVAC is designed to achieve and maintain temperatures of 70 degrees to
74 degrees Fahrenheit in typical office space; (iii) computer rooms, high volume
copy rooms, vaults, electrical and telephone rooms, and mechanical/power
equipment rooms are not typical office space; and (iv) the air conditioning
system achieves maximum cooling when the window coverings are extended to the
full length of the window opening and adjusted to a 45 degrees angle upwards.
Tenant agrees to cooperate fully at all times with Landlord, and to abide by all
reasonable regulations and requirements which Landlord may prescribe for the
proper function and protection of said air conditioning system. Tenant agrees
not to connect any apparatus, device, conduit or pipe to the chilled and hot
water air conditioning supply lines of the Building. If Tenant requires HVAC
service or equipment in excess of the existing Building standard HVAC services
or equipment, then subject to Tenant's compliance with Section 13 (alterations)
of the Lease and Landlord's installation, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, of
separate meters and "run clocks" for the additional HVAC equipment, Tenant may
at Tenant's sole cost and expense, install and maintain additional HVAC
equipment in the Premises and shall from time to time upon demand by Landlord,
pay Landlord for the additional HVAC used by Tenant at the applicable Additional
HVAC Monthly Rate, as hereinafter defined (and such sums shall constitute
additional rent). As used herein, the term "Additional HVAC Monthly Rate" shall
mean, for any calendar month for a particular Building and particular meter: (i)
the number of kilowatt hours from the applicable meter for the applicable month,
multiplied by (ii) the average cost per kilowatt hour for the applicable
Building for the previous month (calculated by dividing the previous month's
utility bill for the applicable Building by the total kilowatt hours used in the
Building during such previous month). If Tenant installs new HVAC units in
accordance with this Exhibit "F", Landlord will provide basic prevention
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maintenance services to each unit as required by their manufacturer. Should
parts or repair services be required, Landlord will obtain Tenant's reasonable
permission prior to purchasing such goods or providing such services, and
Tenant's permission shall not be withheld if repairs or services are necessary
to prevent damage to or interference with any Building electrical system or
other Building system. Once Tenant's permission has been granted, Landlord will
monitor the work to insure its proper completion. Tenant shall reimburse
Landlord, within ten (10) days after demand, for the costs of all such
maintenance, parts, repairs, monitoring and all other costs incurred by
Landlord in performing its obligations hereunder with respect to any new HVAC
units installed by Tenant, and such costs shall constitute additional rent under
this Lease. Tenant further agrees that neither Tenant nor its servants,
employees, agents, visitors, licensees or contractors shall at any time enter
the mechanical installations or facilities of the Building or the Development to
adjust, tamper with, touch or otherwise in any manner affect said installations
or facilities. The cost of maintenance and service calls to adjust and regulate
the air conditioning system will be charged to Tenant if the need for
maintenance work results from either
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Tenant's adjustment of room thermostats or Tenant's failure to comply with its
obligations under this Exhibit, including using good faith efforts to keep
window coverings in rooms extended to the full length of the window opening and
adjusted to a 45 degrees angle upwards when the rooms are not in use. Such work
will be charged at hourly rates equal to then-current journeyman's wages for air
conditioning mechanics.
3. Landlord will make available to the Premises, 24 hours per day, seven
days a week, electric current as required by the Buildings' standard office
lighting and fractional horsepower office business machines including copiers,
normal personal computers for typical office use (including Building Standard
HVAC and word processing equipment) in an amount not to exceed six (6) watts per
square foot per normal business day. Tenant agrees, should its electrical
installation or electrical consumption for Premises in a particular Building be
in excess of the aforesaid quantity, to reimburse Landlord monthly for the
measured consumption at the average cost per kilowatt hour charged to the
applicable Building during the period. If a separate meter is not installed at
Tenant's cost, such excess cost will be established by an estimate agreed upon
by Landlord and Tenant, and if the parties fail to agree, such cost will be
established by an independent licensed engineer selected in Landlord's
reasonable discretion, whose fee shall be shared equally by Landlord and Tenant.
Tenant agrees not to use any apparatus or device in, upon or about the Premises
(other than standard office business machines, personal computers and word
processing equipment) which may in any way increase the amount of such services
usually furnished or supplied to said Premises, and Tenant further agrees not to
connect any apparatus or device with wires, conduits or pipes, or other means by
which such services are supplied, for the purpose of using additional or unusual
amounts of such services without the written consent of Landlord. Should Tenant
use the same to excess, the refusal on the part of Tenant to pay upon demand of
Landlord the amount established by Landlord for such excess charge will
constitute a breach of the obligation to pay rent under this Lease and will
entitle Landlord to the rights therein granted for such breach. Tenant's use of
electric current will never exceed the capacity of the feeders to the Buildings
or the risers or wiring installation and tenants will not install or use or
permit the installation or use of any computer or electronic data processing
equipment in the premises (except standard office business machines, personal
computers and word processing equipment) without the prior written consent of
Landlord.
4. Water will be available in public areas for drinking and lavatory
purposes only, but if Tenant requires, uses or consumes water for any purpose in
addition to ordinary drinking and lavatory purposes, of which fact Tenant
constitutes Landlord to be the sole judge, Landlord may install a water meter
and thereby measure Tenant's water consumption for all purposes. Tenant agrees
to pay Landlord for the cost of the meter and the cost of the installation
thereof and throughout the duration of Tenant's occupancy Tenant will keep said
meter and installation equipment in good working order and repair at Tenant's
own cost and expense, in default of which Landlord may cause such meter and
equipment to be replaced or repaired and collect the cost thereof from Tenant.
Tenant agrees to pay for water consumed, as shown on such meter, as and when
bills are rendered, and on default in making such payment. Landlord may pay such
charges and collect the same from Tenant. Any such costs or expenses incurred,
or payments made by Landlord for any of the reasons or purposes hereinabove
stated will be deemed to be additional rent payable by Tenant and collectible by
Landlord as such.
5. Landlord will provide janitor service to the Premises, provided the
same are used exclusively as offices, and are kept reasonably in order by
Tenant, and unless otherwise agreed to by Landlord and Tenant no one other than
persons approved by Landlord shall be permitted to enter the Premises for such
purposes. If the Premises are not used exclusively as offices, they will be kept
clean and in order by Tenant, at Tenant's expense, and to the satisfaction of
Landlord, and by persons approved by Landlord. Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord
the cost of removal of any of Tenant's refuse and rubbish to the extent that the
same exceeds the refuse and rubbish usually attendant upon the use of the
Premises as offices.
6. Landlord reserves the right to stop service of the elevator,
plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical systems, when necessary,
by reason of accident or emergency or for repairs, alterations or improvements,
when in the judgment of Landlord such actions are desirable or necessary to be
made, until said repairs, alterations or improvements shall have been completed,
and Landlord will have no responsibility or liability for failure to supply
elevator facilities, plumbing, ventilating, air conditioning or electric
service, when prevented from so doing by strike or accident or by any cause
beyond Landlord's reasonable control, or by laws, rules, orders, ordinances,
directions, regulations or by reason of the regulations or by reason of the
requirements of any federal, state, county or municipal authority or failure of
gas, oil or other suitable fuel supply or inability by exercise of reasonable
diligence to obtain gas, oil or other suitable fuel supply. It is expressly
understood and agreed that any covenants on
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Landlord's part to furnish any services pursuant to any of the terms, covenants,
conditions, provisions or agreements of this Lease, or to perform any act or
thing for the benefit of Tenant, will not be deemed breached if Landlord is
unable to furnish or perform the same by virtue of a strike or labor trouble or
any other cause whatsoever beyond Landlord's control.
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EXHIBIT "G"
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ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
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The undersigned, INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a ___________________________________
("Tenant"), whose mailing address is
______________________________________________________, hereby certifies to
___________________________________________________, as follows:
1. Attached hereto is a true, correct and complete copy of that certain
lease dated __________, 19__ between Landlord and Tenant (the "Lease"),
regarding the premises located at
________________________________________________________________ (the
"Premises"). The Lease is now in full force and effect and has not been amended,
modified or supplemented, except as set forth in Paragraph 4 below.
2. The term of the Lease commenced on ____________, 19__.
3. The Term of the Lease shall expire on ___________, 19__.
4. The lease has: (Initial one)
(______) not been amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed
or assigned.
(______) been amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed or
assigned by the following described terms or agreements,
copies of which are attached hereto:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
5. Tenant has accepted and is now in possession of the Premises.
6. Tenant and Landlord acknowledge that Landlord's interest in the Lease
will be assigned to __________________ and that no modification, adjustment,
revision or cancellation of the Lease or amendments thereto shall be effective
unless written consent of ________________________ _____________ is obtained,
and that until further notice, payments under the Lease may continue as
heretofore.
7. The amount of Monthly Base Rent is $____________.
8. The amount of security deposits (if any) is $ None. No other security
deposits have been made except as
follows:___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________.
9. Tenant is paying the full lease rental which has been paid in full as
of the date hereof. No rent or other charges under the Lease have been paid for
more than thirty (30) days in advance of its due date except as follows:
________________________________________________________________________________
____.
10. All work required to be performed by Landlord under the Lease has been
completed except as follows:
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________.
11. There are no defaults on the part of the Landlord or Tenant under the
Lease except as follows:
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________.
12. Neither Landlord nor Tenant has any defense as to its obligations
under the Lease and claims no set-off or counterclaim against the other party
except as follows: __________________
_____________________________________________________.
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13. Tenant has no right to any concession (rental or otherwise) or
similar compensation in connection with renting the space it occupies other than
as provided in the Lease except as follows:
___________________________________________________.
All provisions of the Lease and the amendments thereto (if any) referred to
above are hereby ratified.
The foregoing certification is made with the knowledge that
_________________________ is about to fund a loan to Landlord or is about to
purchase the Project (or part thereof) from Landlord and that
___________________________ is relying upon the representations herein made in
funding such loan or in purchasing the Project (or part thereof).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this certificate has been duly executed and delivered
by the authorized officers of the undersigned as of _______________, 19__.
TENANT: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
a California corporation
By: _____________________________
Name: ___________________________
Title: __________________________
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EXHIBIT "H"
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
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A. General Rules and Regulations. The following rules and regulations govern
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the use of the Buildings and the Development Common Areas. Tenant will be bound
by such rules and regulations and agrees to cause Tenant's Authorized Users, its
employees, subtenants, assignees, contractors, suppliers, customers and invitees
to observe the same.
1. Except as specifically provided in the Lease to which these Rules and
Regulations are attached, no sign, placard, picture, advertisement, name or
notice may be installed or displayed on any part of the outside or inside of the
Buildings or the Development without the prior written consent of Landlord.
Landlord will have the right to remove, at Tenant's expense and without notice,
any sign installed or displayed in violation of this rule. All approved signs or
lettering on doors and walls are to be printed, painted, affixed or inscribed at
the expense of Tenant and under the direction of Landlord by a person or company
designated or approved by Landlord.
2. If Landlord objects in writing to any curtains, blinds, shades,
screens or hanging plants or other similar objects attached to or used in
connection with any window or door of the Premises, or placed on any windowsill,
which is visible from the exterior of the Premises, Tenant will immediately
discontinue such use. Tenant agrees not to place anything against or near glass
partitions or doors or windows which may appear unsightly from outside the
Premises including from within any interior common areas.
3. Tenant will not obstruct any sidewalks, halls, passages, exits,
entrances, elevators, escalators, or stairways of the Development. The halls,
passages, exits, entrances, elevators and stairways are not open to the general
public, but are open, subject to reasonable regulations, to Tenant's business
invitees. Landlord will in all cases retain the right to control and prevent
access thereto of all persons whose presence in the reasonable judgment of
Landlord would be prejudicial to the safety, character, reputation and interest
of the Development and its tenants, provided that nothing herein contained will
be construed to prevent such access to persons with whom any tenant normally
deals in the ordinary course of its business, unless such persons are engaged in
illegal or unlawful activities. No tenant and no employee or invitee of any
tenant will go upon the roofs of the Buildings.
4. Tenant will not obtain for use on the Premises ice, drinking water,
food, food vendors, beverage, towel or other similar services or accept
barbering or bootblacking service upon the Premises, except at such reasonable
hours and under such reasonable regulations as may be fixed by Landlord.
Landlord will not unreasonably withhold its consent to Tenant's installation and
use of a small office kitchen provided Tenant complies with all other provisions
of this Lease applicable thereto. Landlord expressly reserves the right to
absolutely prohibit solicitation, canvassing, sales and displays of products,
goods and wares in all portions of the Development. Landlord reserves the right
to restrict and regulate the use of the common areas of the Development and
Buildings by invitees of tenants providing services to tenants on a periodic or
daily basis including food and beverage vendors. Such restrictions may include
limitations on time, place, manner and duration of access to a tenant's premises
for such purposes. Without limiting the foregoing, Landlord may require that
such parties use service elevators, halls, passageways and stairways for such
purposes to preserve access within the Buildings for tenants and the general
public.
5. Landlord reserves the right to require tenants to periodically provide
Landlord with a written list of any and all business invitees which periodically
or regularly provide goods and services to such tenants at the premises.
Landlord reserves the right to preclude all vendors from entering or conducting
business within the Buildings and the Development if such vendors are not listed
on a tenant's list of requested vendors, but Landlord shall not be obligated to
do so.
6. Landlord reserves the right to exclude from the Building between the
hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. the following business day, or such other hours as
may be established from time to time by Landlord, and on Sundays and legal
holidays, any person unless that person is known to the person or employee in
charge of the applicable Building or has a pass or is properly identified.
Tenant will be responsible for all persons for whom it requests passes and will
be liable to Landlord for all acts of such persons. Landlord will not be liable
for damages for any error with regard to the admission to or exclusion from any
Building of any person. Landlord reserves the right to prevent access to any
Building in case of invasion, mob, riot, public excitement or other commotion by
closing the doors or by other appropriate action.
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7. The directories of the Buildings and the Development will be
provided exclusively for the display of the name and location of tenants only
and Landlord reserves the right to exclude any other names therefrom.
8. Except as provided in Section 4 of Exhibit "F", all cleaning and
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janitorial services for the Development and the Premises will be provided
exclusively through Landlord, and except with the written consent of Landlord,
no person or persons other than those reasonably approved by Landlord will be
employed by Tenant or permitted to enter the Development for the purposes of
cleaning the same. Tenant will not cause any unnecessary labor by carelessness
or indifference to the good order and cleanliness of the Premises.
9. Landlord will furnish Tenant, free of charge, with two keys to
each door lock in the Premises. Landlord may make a reasonable charge for any
additional keys. Tenant shall not make or have made additional keys, and Tenant
shall not alter any lock or install any new additional lock or bolt on any door
of the Premises without Landlord's consent, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld provided that Landlord receives, at Tenant's cost, three (3) sets of
keys for each such new lock and Tenant complies with all applicable laws,
ordinances and regulations with respect thereto. Tenant, upon the termination
of its tenancy, will deliver to Landlord the keys to all doors which have been
furnished to Tenant, and in the event of loss of any keys so furnished will pay
Landlord therefor.
10. If Tenant requires telegraphic, telephonic, burglar alarm,
satellite dishes, antennae or similar devices, it will first obtain Landlord's
approval, and comply with Landlord's reasonable rules and requirements
applicable to such services, which may include separate licensing by, and fees
paid to, Landlord.
11. Freight elevator(s), if any, will be available for use by all
tenants in the applicable Building, subject to such reasonable scheduling as
Landlord, in its discretion, deems appropriate. No equipment, materials,
furniture, packages, supplies, merchandise or other property will be received in
the Buildings or carried in the elevators except between such hours and in such
elevators as may be designated by Landlord. Tenant's initial move into Building
5 and subsequent deliveries of bulky items, such as furniture, safes and similar
items to Tenant's Premises in Building 5 will, unless otherwise agreed in
writing by Landlord, be made during the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. or on
Saturday or Sunday. Deliveries during normal office hours shall be limited to
normal office supplies and other small items. No deliveries will be made which
impede or interfere with other tenants or the operation of the Buildings.
12. Tenant will not place a load upon any floor of the Premises which
exceeds the load per square foot which such floor was designed to carry and
which is allowed by law. Landlord will have the right to prescribe the weight,
size and position of all equipment, materials, furniture or other property
brought into the Buildings. Heavy objects will, if considered necessary by
Landlord, stand on such platforms as determined by Landlord to be necessary to
property distribute the weight, which platforms will be provided at Tenant's
expense. Business machines and mechanical equipment belonging to Tenant, which
cause noise or vibration that may be transmitted to the structure of the
building or to any space therein to such a degree as to be objectionable to any
tenants in the Building or Landlord, are to be placed and maintained by Tenant,
at Tenant's expense, on vibration eliminators or other devices sufficient to
eliminate noise or vibration. Tenant will be responsible for the costs of all
structural engineering required to determine structural load. The persons
employed to move such equipment in or out of the Buildings must be reasonably
acceptable to Landlord. Landlord will not be responsible for loss of, or damage
to, any such equipment or other property from any cause, and all damage done to
the Buildings by maintaining or moving such equipment or other property will be
repaired at the expense of Tenant.
13. Tenant will not use or keep in the Premises any kerosene,
gasoline or inflammable or combustible fluid or material other than those
limited quantities necessary for the operation or maintenance of office
equipment. Tenant will not use or permit to be used in the Premises any foul or
noxious gas or substance, or permit or allow the Premises to be occupied or used
in a manner offensive or objectionable to Landlord or other occupants of the
Buildings by reason of noise, odors or vibrations, nor will Tenant bring into or
keep in or about the Premises any birds or animals.
14. Tenant will not use any method of heating or air conditioning
other than that supplied by Landlord without Landlord's prior written consent.
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15. Tenant will not waste electricity, water or air conditioning and
agrees to cooperate fully with Landlord to assure the most effective operation
of the Buildings' heating and air conditioning and to comply with any
governmental energy-saving rules, laws or regulations of which Tenant has actual
notice, and will refrain from attempting to adjust controls. Tenant will use
good faith efforts to keep corridor doors closed and window coverings in rooms
pulled down when the rooms are not is use.
16. Landlord reserves the right, exercisable without notice and
without liability to Tenant, to change the names and street addresses of the
Buildings. Without the written consent of Landlord, Tenant will not use the
names of the Buildings or the Development in connection with or in promoting or
advertising the business of Tenant except as Tenant's address.
17. Tenant will close and lock the doors of its Premises and entirely
shut off all water faucets or other water apparatus, and lighting or gas before
Tenant and its employees leave the Premises. Tenant will be responsible for any
damage or injuries sustained by other tenants or occupants of the Buildings or
by Landlord for noncompliance with this rule.
18. The toilet rooms, toilets, urinals, wash bowls and other
apparatus will not be used for any purpose other than that for which they were
constructed and no foreign substance of any kind whatsoever shall be thrown
therein. The expense of any breakage, stoppage or damage resulting from any
violation of this rule will be borne by the tenant who, or whose employees or
invitees, break this rule. Cleaning of equipment of any type is prohibited.
Shaving is prohibited.
19. Tenants will not sell, or permit the sale of newspapers,
magazines, periodicals, theater tickets or any other goods or merchandise to the
general public in or on the Premises. Tenant will not make any room-to-room
solicitation of business from other tenants in the Development. Tenant will not
use the Premises for any business or activity other than that specifically
provided for in this Lease. Canvassing, soliciting and distribution of handbills
or any other written material, and peddling in the Development are prohibited,
and Tenant will cooperate with Landlord to prevent such activities. Tenant will
not conduct, or permit to be conducted, either voluntarily or involuntarily, any
auction upon the Premises without first having obtained Landlord's prior written
consent, which consent Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute
discretion.
20. Tenant will not install any radio or television antenna,
loudspeaker, satellite dishes or other devices on the roof(s) of exterior walls
of the Buildings or the Development. Tenant will not interfere with radio or
television broadcasting or reception from or in the Development or elsewhere.
21. Except for the ordinary hanging of pictures and wall decorations,
Tenant will not mark, drive nails, screw or drill into the partitions, woodwork
or plaster or in any way deface the Premises or any part thereof, except in
accordance with the provisions of the Lease pertaining to alterations. Landlord
reserves the right to direct electricians as to where and how telephone and
telegraph wires are to be introduced to the premises. Tenant will not cut or
bore holes for wires. Tenant will not affix any floor covering to the floor of
the Premises in any manner except as approved by Landlord. Tenants shall repair
any damage resulting from noncompliance with this rule.
22. Tenant may install, maintain and operate at Tenant's sole cost,
expense and risk, up to four (4) vending machines in the Premises in Building 4
and up to four (4) vending machines in the Premises in Building 5. Tenant may
not install, maintain or operate upon the Premises any other vending machines
without the written consent of Landlord.
23. Landlord reserves the right to exclude or expel from the
Development any person who, in Landlord's judgment, is intoxicated or under the
influence of liquor or drugs or who is in violation of any of the Rules and
Regulations of the Buildings.
24. Tenant will store all its trash and garbage within is Premises or
in other facilities provided by Landlord. Tenant will not place in any trash
box or receptacle any material which cannot be disposed of in the ordinary and
customary manner of trash and garbage disposal. All garbage and refuse disposal
is to be made in accordance with directions issued from time to time by
Landlord.
25. The Premises will not be used for lodging or for the storage of
merchandise held for sale to the general public, or for lodging or for
manufacturing of any kind, nor shall the Premises be used for any improper,
immoral or objectionable purpose. No cooking will be done or permitted on the
Premises without Landlord's consent, except by the use by Tenant of
Underwriters' Laboratory approved equipment for brewing coffee, tea, hot
chocolate and similar beverages shall be permitted, and the use
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of a microwave oven for employees' use will be permitted, provided that such
equipment and use is in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county
and city laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
26. Neither Tenant nor any of its employees, agents, customers and
invitees may use in any space or in the public halls of the Buildings or the
Development any hand truck except those equipped with rubber tires and side
guards or such other material-handling equipment as Landlord may approve.
Tenant will not bring any other vehicles of any kind into the Buildings.
27. Tenant agrees to comply with all safety, fire protection and
evacuation procedures and regulations established by Landlord or any
governmental agency.
28. Tenant assumes any and all responsibility for protecting its
Premises from theft, robbery and pilferage, which includes keeping doors locked
and other means of entry to the Premises closed.
29. To the extent Landlord reasonably deems it necessary to exercise
exclusive control over any portions of the Common Areas for the mutual benefit
of the tenants in the Buildings or the Development, Landlord may do so subject
to reasonable, non-discriminatory additional rules and regulations.
30. Landlord may prohibit smoking in the Buildings and may require
Tenant and any of its employees, agents, clients, customers, invitees and guests
who desire to smoke, to smoke within designated smoking areas within the
Development.
31. Tenant's requirements will be attended to only upon appropriate
application to Landlord's asset management office for the Development by an
authorized individual of Tenant. Employees of Landlord will not perform any
work or do anything outside of their regular duties unless under special
instructions from Landlord, and no employee of Landlord will admit any person
(Tenant or otherwise) to any office without specific instructions from Landlord.
32. These Rules and Regulations are in addition to, and will not be
construed to in any way modify or amend, in whole or in part, the terms,
covenants, agreements and conditions of the Lease. Landlord may waive any one
or more of these Rules and Regulations for the benefit of Tenant or any other
tenant, but no such waiver by Landlord will be construed as a waiver of such
Rules and Regulations in favor of Tenant or any other tenant, nor prevent
Landlord from thereafter enforcing any such Rules and Regulations against any or
all of the tenants of the Development.
33. Landlord reserves the right to make such other and reasonable and
non-discriminatory Rules and Regulations as, in its judgment, may from time to
time be needed for safety and security, for care and cleanliness of the
Development and for the preservation of good order therein. Tenant agrees to
abide by all such Rules and Regulations herein above stated and any additional
reasonable and non-discriminatory rules and regulations which are adopted.
Tenant is responsible for the observance of all of the foregoing rules by
Tenant's employees, agents, clients, customers, invitees and guests.
B. Parking Rules and Regulations. The following rules and regulations
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govern the use of the parking facilities which serve the Buildings. Tenant will
be bound by such rules and regulations and agrees to cause its employees,
subtenants, assignees, contractors, suppliers, customers and invitees to observe
the same:
1. Tenant will not permit or allow any vehicles that belong to or
are controlled by Tenant or Tenant's employees, subtenants, customers or
invitees to be loaded, unloaded or parked in areas other than those designated
by Landlord for such activities. No vehicles are to be left in the parking areas
overnight and no vehicles are to be parked in the parking areas other than
normally sized passenger automobiles, motorcycles and pick-up trucks. No
extended term storage of vehicles is permitted.
2. Vehicles must be parked entirely within painted stall lines of a
single parking stall.
3. All directional signs and arrows must be observed.
4. The speed limit within all parking areas shall be five (5) miles
per hour.
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5. Parking is prohibited: (a) in all areas not striped for parking;
(b) in aisles or on ramps; (c) where "no parking" signs are posted; (d) in
cross-hatched areas; and (e) in such other areas as may be designated from time
to time by Landlord or Landlord's parking operator.
6. Landlord reserves the right, without cost or liability to
Landlord, to tow any vehicle if such vehicle's audio theft alarm system remains
engaged for an unreasonable period of time.
7. Washing, waxing, cleaning or servicing of any vehicle in any area
not specifically reserved for such purpose is prohibited.
8. Landlord may refuse to permit any person to park in the parking
facilities who violates these rules with unreasonable frequency, and any
violation of these rules shall subject the violator's car to removal at such car
owner's expense. Tenant agrees to use its best efforts to acquaint its
employees, subtenants, assignees, contractors, suppliers, customers and invitees
with these parking provisions, rules and regulations.
9. Parking stickers, access cards, or any other device or form of
identification supplied by Landlord as a condition of use of the parking
facilities shall remain the property of Landlord. Parking identification
devices, if utilized by Landlord, must be displayed as requested and may not be
mutilated in any manner. The serial number of the parking identification device
may not be obliterated. Parking identification devices, if any, are not
transferable and any device in the possession of an unauthorized holder will be
void. Landlord reserves the right to refuse the sale of monthly stickers or
other parking identification devices to Tenant or any of its agents, employees
or representatives who willfully refuse to comply with these rules and
regulations and all unposted city, state or federal ordinances, laws or
agreements.
10. Loss or theft of parking identification devices or access cards
must be reported to the management office in the Development immediately, and a
lost or stolen report must be filed by the Tenant or user of such parking
identification device or access card at the time. Landlord has the right to
exclude any vehicle from the parking facilities that does not have a parking
identification device or value access card. Any parking identification device
or access card which is reported lost or stolen and which is subsequently found
in the possession of an unauthorized person will be confiscated and the illegal
holder will be subject to prosecution.
11. All damage or loss claimed to be the responsibility of Landlord
must be reported, itemized in writing and delivered to the management office
located within the Development within ten (10) business days after any claimed
damage or loss occurs. Any claim not so made is waived. Landlord is not
responsible for damage by water or fire, or for the acts or omissions of others,
or for articles left in vehicles. In any event, the total liability of
Landlord, if any, is limited to Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for all
damages or loss to any car. Landlord is not responsible for loss of use.
12. The parking operators, managers or attendants are not authorized
to make or allow any exceptions to these rules and regulations, without the
express written consent of Landlord. Any exceptions to these rules and
regulations made by the parking operators, managers or attendants without the
express written consent of Landlord will not be deemed to have been approved by
Landlord.
13. Landlord reserves the right, without cost or liability to
Landlord, to tow any vehicles which are used or parked in violation of these
rules and regulations.
14. Landlord reserves the right from time to time to modify and/or
adopt such other reasonable and non-discriminatory rules and regulations for the
parking facilities as it deems reasonably necessary for the operation of the
parking facilities.
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EXHIBIT "I"
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TEMPORARY SPACE
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EXHIBIT "I"
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EXHIBIT "I"
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[Floor Plan of Second Floor Appears Here]
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EXHIBIT "J"
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LOCATION OF INITIAL
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ADDITIONAL PARKING
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EXHIBIT "J"
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EXHIBIT "J"
[Site Plan Appears Here]
EXHIBIT "J"
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KOLL
THE REAL ESTATE
SERVICES COMPANY
PROPERTY DIVISION
April 2, 1996
**REVISED**
Mr. Troy Worrell
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
2121 Alton Avenue, 2nd Floor
Irvine, CA 92714
RE: LEASE COMMENCEMENT AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Dear Troy
The purpose of this letter is to establish the lease commencement date and
establish a charge for the estimated operating expenses for the premises listed
below:
PREMISES: all of Building 4 at 16815 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine,
CA all of the second floor of Building 5 at 16795 Von
Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA
RSF: The Premises contain approximately 77,869 Rentable
Square Feet.
TENANT'S PERCENTAGE: The tenant's percentage for the above Premises is
17.136%. This is calculated by dividing the Premises
RSF by the total RSF of the project (454,400 RSF).
LEASE COMMENCEMENT: The Lease Commencement Date for the above premises is
April 15, 1996.
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Rent will not be charged during the first two months of the lease term.
However, estimated operating expenses, as calculated below, will be charged.
Commencement Date: April 15, 1996.
Total Project Sq. Ft.: 454,400 sf
1996 Operating Expense Estimate: $5.61 per Sq. Ft.
1996 Expenses: $5.61 x 454.400 sf x 17.136% = $436,846.01
Monthly Charge: (1/12) x $436,846.01 = $36,403.83
April's prorated (16 days) amount of $19,415.38 is due by April 15, 1996. Both
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April's prorated charge and May's charge will appear on the May rent statement.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 553-9253.
Sincerely,
KOLL
/s/ Ted Dickerson
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Ted Dickerson
Assistant Manager
18500 Von Karman Avenue
Suite 120
Irvine, CA 92715
(714) 553-9470
FAX (714) 756-1946
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO
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VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER OFFICE BUILDING LEASE
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This FIRST AMENDMENT TO VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER OFFICE BUILDING
LEASE (the "First Amendment") is dated as of December 1 1995, and is entered
into by and between AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, an Illinois
corporation ("Landlord") and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation
("Tenant").
R E C I T A L S
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A. Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Von Karman
Corporate Center Office Building Lease dated September 8, 1995 (the "Lease")
covering premises located at 16815 and 16795 Von Karman Avenue in Irvine,
California (the "Buildings") in the project known as the Von Karman Corporate
Center. All capitalized terms used in this First Amendment but not defined
herein shall have the same meanings as in the Lease.
B. Landlord and Tenant have agreed to amend the Lease as hereinafter
set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the
terms and conditions set forth below, and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Landlord and
Tenant hereby agree as follows:
1. Additional Temporary Space. In addition to the Temporary Space
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described in Subparagraph 2(f) of the Lease, Tenant hereby leases from Landlord
and Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, for the Additional Temporary Space Term
(defined below) and on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the
premises on the second floor of the building located at 2121 Alton Avenue which
are outlined on Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the "Additional Temporary Space").
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Landlord and Tenant hereby stipulate and agree that the rentable area of the
Additional Temporary Space is 9,205 square feet.
2. Additional Temporary Premises Term. The term of Tenant's leasing
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of the Additional Temporary Space (the "Additional Temporary Space Term") shall
commence on December 1, 1995 (the "Additional Temporary Space Commencement
Date") and shall end on the Commencement Date (as defined in the Lease). Tenant
shall accept the Additional Temporary Space in its current "AS-IS" condition,
without representation or warranty, express or implied, and Landlord shall not
be obligated to make any improvements to the Additional Temporary Space or
provide any improvement allowance or other allowance for or in connection with
the Additional Temporary Space. Upon notice from Landlord that the Tenant
Improvements for the Premises are substantially complete, Tenant shall promptly
move out of the Additional Temporary Space and into the Premises and shall
promptly remove all of Tenant's property from the Additional Temporary Space.
3. Additional Temporary Space Rent. Commencing on the Additional
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Temporary Space Commencement Date, and continuing throughout the Additional
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Temporary Premises Term, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as monthly rent for the
Additional Temporary Space, the sum of $9,205.00 ("Monthly Additional Temporary
Space Rent") on the first day of each calendar month without offset or deduction
of any kind. Monthly Additional Temporary Space Rent for any partial month
during the Additional Temporary Space Term shall be prorated. Tenant shall not
be obligated to pay any Operating Expenses or Real Property Taxes and
Assessments, nor shall Tenant's Temporary Space Percentage be increased as a
result of Tenant's leasing the Additional Temporary Space.
4. Other Terms. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this First
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Amendment (which shall govern and prevail in the event of a conflict between
them and the terms of the Lease), all of the terms of the Lease shall apply to
the Additional Temporary Premises (including, without limitation, terms relating
to use, insurance, indemnification and after-hours utility usage) except that
Tenant may not in any event assign, sublet or make improvements to the
Additional Temporary Space and no allowance or extension options, expansion
options or similar options shall apply with respect to the Additional Temporary
Space.
5. Brokers. Tenant represents that it has not had any dealings with
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any real estate broker, finder or similar person or entity with respect to this
First Amendment. Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from
and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, losses, liabilities and claims
resulting directly or indirectly from any dealings Tenant has had with broker,
finder, or similar person or entity in connection with this First Amendment.
6. Miscellaneous.
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a. Entire Agreement. This First Amendment embodies the entire
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agreement and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings
relating thereto.
b. Notices. All notices, requests, consents and demands
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hereunder shall be given in accordance with the Lease.
c. Amendment and Waiver. Neither this First Amendment nor any
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provisions hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but
only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of
the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. No failure to exercise,
and no delay in exercising any right hereunder or under delivered pursuant
hereto shall impair any right, power or remedy which Landlord may have, nor
shall any such delay be construed to be a waiver of any of such rights or
remedies, or an acquiescence in any breach or default under this First Amendment
or the Lease, nor shall any waiver of any breach or default of Tenant be deemed
a waiver of any default or breach subsequently occurring.
d. Severability of Provisions. If one or more of the
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provisions contained in this First Amendment should be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or
impaired thereby.
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e. Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions of the
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Lease regarding assignment and subletting, this First Amendment shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of Landlord, Tenant and their respective
successors and assigns.
f. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed in any
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number of counterparts all of which taken together shall constitute one
agreement, and any party hereto may execute this First Amendment by signing any
such counterpart.
g. Choice of Law. This First Amendment shall be governed by
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and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
h. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of each of
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Landlord's and Tenant's obligations under this First Amendment.
j. Attorneys' Fees. If either party commences any legal action
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or other proceeding to enforce any of the terms of this First Amendment, or
because of any breach by the other party or any dispute hereunder, the
successful or prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the
nonprevailing party all reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements incurred in
connection therewith, whether or not such controversy, claim or dispute is
prosecuted to a final judgment. Any such attorneys' fees and disbursements
incurred by either party in enforcing a judgment in its favor under this First
Amendment shall be recoverable separately from such judgment, and the obligation
for such attorneys' fees and disbursements is intended to be severable from the
other provisions of this First Amendment and any such judgment shall not be
merged into any such judgment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this First
Amendment as of the day and year first written above.
TENANT: LANDLORD:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
a California corporation OF ILLINOIS, an Illinois corporation
By: /s/ Troy Worrell By: /s/ Steven J. Pilch
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Name: Troy Worrell Steven J. Pilch
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Title: Vice President Operations Assistant Treasurer
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EXHIBIT "A"
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(Outline of Floor Plan of Additional Temporary Space)
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EXHIBIT "A"
[VON KARMAN CORPORATION CENTER FLOOR PLAN APPEARS HERE]
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO
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VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER OFFICE BUILDING LEASE
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This SECOND AMENDMENT TO VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER OFFICE BUILDING
LEASE (the "Second Amendment") is dated as of January 5, 1996, and is entered
into by and between AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, an Illinois
corporation ("Landlord") and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation
("Tenant").
R E C I T A L S
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A. Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Von Karman
Corporate Center Office Building Lease dated September 8, 1995 (as amended by a
First Amendment to Von Karman Corporate Center Office Building Lease, said lease
is hereinafter referred to as the "Lease") covering premises (the "Existing
Premises") located at 16815 and 16795 Von Karman Avenue in Irvine, California in
the project commonly known as the Von Karman Corporate Center. All capitalized
terms used in this First Amendment but not defined herein shall have the same
meanings as in the Lease.
B. Landlord and Tenant have agreed to further amend the Lease as
hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the
terms and conditions set forth below, and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Landlord and
Tenant hereby agree as follows:
1. Expansion Space. Tenant hereby leases from Landlord and Landlord
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hereby leases to Tenant, for the Expansion Space Term (defined below) and on the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the entire second floor of the
building located at 16845 Von Karman Avenue, which is outlined on Exhibit "A"
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attached hereto (the "Expansion Space"). Landlord and Tenant hereby stipulate
and agree that the rentable area of the Expansion Space is 23,456 rentable
square feet and that the useable area of the Expansion Space is 20,633 useable
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square feet.
2. Expansion Space Term. The term of Tenant's leasing of the
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Expansion Space (the "Expansion Space Term") shall commence as described in
Section 11 of the Work Letter Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "B" (the
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"Expansion Space Commencement Date") and shall end on the expiration or earlier
termination of the Lease. Tenant shall accept the Expansion Space in its current
"AS-IS" condition, without representation or warranty, express or implied,
except that Landlord will construct improvements to the Expansion Space pursuant
to the Work Letter Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
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Prior to the Expansion Space Commencement Date, Landlord and Tenant
(and/or their respective representatives, who shall be designated in writing and
shall be paid by the party for whom the applicable representative is acting)
will jointly conduct a walk-through inspection of the Expansion Space and will
jointly prepare a punch-list ("Punch-List") of items required to be installed by
Landlord under the Work Letter Agreement which require finishing or correction.
The Punch-List will not include any items of damage to the Expansion Space
caused by Tenant's move-in or early entry, if permitted, which damage will be
corrected or repaired by Landlord, at Tenant's expense or, at Landlord's
election, by Tenant, at Tenant's expense. Other than the items specified in the
Punch-List, by taking possession of the Expansion Space, Tenant will be deemed
to have accepted the Expansion Space in its condition on the date of delivery of
possession and to have acknowledged that the Tenant Improvements have been
installed as required by the Work Letter Agreement and that there are no
additional items needing work or repair. Landlord will cause all items in the
Punch-List to be repaired or corrected within thirty (30) days following the
preparation of the Punch-List or as soon as practicable after the preparation of
the Punch-List. Tenant acknowledges that neither Landlord nor any agent of
Landlord has made any representation or warranty, express or implied, with
respect to the Expansion Space, the Buildings, the Development or any portions
thereof or with respect to the suitability of same for the conduct of Tenant's
business and Tenant further acknowledges that Landlord will have no obligation
to construct or complete any additional buildings or improvements within the
Development.
3. Expansion Space Rent. Commencing on the Expansion Space
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Commencement Date, and continuing throughout the Expansion Space Term, Tenant
shall pay to Landlord as
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monthly rent for the Expansion Space ("Monthly Expansion Space Rent"), on the
first day of each calendar month without offset or deduction, in accordance with
the following schedule:
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MONTHLY
MONTHS MONTHLY BASE RENT RATE PER RSF
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1-30 $23,456.00 $1.00
31-end of the term $30,492.80 $1.30
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, Monthly Base Rent for the Expansion Space shall
be abated for the portion, if any, of the Expansion Space Term which is in
effect during the first two (2) months of the Term of the Lease (i.e., the
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months in which Monthly Base Rent under the Lease for the Existing Premises is
0). Monthly Expansion Space Rent for any partial month during the Expansion
Space Term shall be prorated. In the event of a failure by Tenant to timely pay
Monthly Expansion Space Rent, Landlord shall have the same rights and remedies
under the Lease as in the case of a failure to pay Monthly Base Rent for the
Existing Premises.
4. Tenant's Percentage. Upon the Expansion Space Commencement Date,
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"Tenant's Percentage," as such term is used in the Lease, shall mean 22.44%, but
shall be subject to further adjustment as provided in Exhibit "B" and Exhibit
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"D" to the Lease and in Subparagraphs 2(e), 2(f) and 3(b) of the Lease
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5. Other Terms. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Second
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Amendment (which shall govern and prevail in the event of a conflict between
them and the terms of the Lease), upon the Expansion Space Commencement Date all
of the terms of the Lease shall apply to the Expansion Space (including, without
limitation, terms relating to use, insurance, indemnification and after-hours
utility usage) and the word "Premises" as used in the Lease shall mean both the
Existing Premises and the Expansion Space.
6. Brokers. Tenant represents that it has not had any dealings with
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any real estate broker, finder, or similar person or entity with respect to this
Second Amendment except for Lee & Associates and Cushman & Wakefield of
California, Inc. Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from
losses, claims, damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, causes of action that may
be asserted against or incurred by Landlord as a direct or indirect result of
Tenant's dealings with any other broker, finder, or similar person or entity in
connection with this Second Amendment or the leasing of the Expansion Space to
Tenant. Landlord shall pay all commissions due Cushman & Wakefield of
California, Inc. in connection with this Second Amendment pursuant to a separate
written agreement with Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc.
7. Miscellaneous.
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a. Entire Agreement. This Second Amendment embodies the entire
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agreement and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings
relating thereto.
b. Notices. All notices, requests, consents and demands
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hereunder shall be given in accordance with the Lease.
c. Amendment and Waiver. Neither this Second Amendment nor any
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provisions hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but
only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of
the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. No failure to exercise,
and no delay in exercising any right hereunder or under delivered pursuant
hereto shall impair any right, power or remedy which Landlord may have, nor
shall any such delay be construed to be a waiver of any of such rights or
remedies, or an acquiescence in any breach or default under this Second
Amendment or the Lease, nor shall any waiver of any breach or default of Tenant
be deemed a waiver of any default or breach subsequently occurring.
d. Severability of Provisions. If one or more of the
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provisions contained in this Second Amendment should be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or
impaired thereby.
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e. Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions of the
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Lease regarding assignment and subletting, this Second Amendment shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of Landlord, Tenant and their respective
successors and assigns.
f. Counterparts. This Second Amendment may be executed in any
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number of counterparts all of which taken together shall constitute one
agreement, and any party hereto may execute this Second Amendment by signing any
such counterpart.
g. Choice of Law. This Second Amendment shall be governed by
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and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
h. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of each of
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Landlord's and Tenant's obligations under this Second Amendment.
i. Attorneys' Fees. If either party commences any legal action
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or other proceeding to enforce any of the terms of this Second Amendment, or
because of any breach by the other party or any dispute hereunder, the
successful or prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the
nonprevailing party all reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements incurred in
connection therewith, whether or not such controversy, claim or dispute is
prosecuted to a final judgment. Any such attorneys' fees and disbursements
incurred by either party in enforcing a judgment in its favor under this Second
Amendment shall be recoverable separately from such judgment, and the obligation
for such attorneys' fees and disbursements is intended to be severable from the
other provisions of this Second Amendment and any such judgment shall not be
merged into any such judgment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Second
Amendment as of the day and year first written above.
TENANT: LANDLORD:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
a California corporation OF ILLINOIS, an Illinois corporation
By: /s/ Troy Worrell By: /s/ Steven J. Pilch
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Name: Troy Worrell Steven J. Pilch
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Title: Vice President Operations Assistant Treasurer
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EXHIBIT "A"
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(Floor Plan of Expansion Space)
EXHIBIT "A"
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[FLOOR PLAN OF VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER APPEARS HERE]
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EXHIBIT "B"
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WORK LETTER AGREEMENT
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(ALLOWANCE)
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This WORK LETTER AGREEMENT ("Work Letter Agreement") is entered into
as of the 5th day of January, 1996 by and between AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF ILLINOIS, an Illinois Corporation ("Landlord"), and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a
California corporation ("Tenant").
RECITALS:
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A. Concurrently with the execution of this Work Letter Agreement,
Landlord and Tenant have entered into a Second Amendment to Von Karman Corporate
Center Office Building Lease (the "Second Amendment") covering certain premises
(the "Expansion Space") more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached to
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the Second Amendment. All terms not defined herein have the same meaning as set
forth in the Second Amendment.
B. In order to induce Tenant to enter into the Second Amendment, and in
consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, Landlord and Tenant
agree as follows:
1. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS. As used in the Second Amendment and this
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Work Letter Agreement, the term "Expansion Space Tenant Improvements" or
"Expansion Space Tenant Improvement Work" means those items of general tenant
improvement construction shown on the Final Plans (described in Paragraph 4
below) for the Expansion Space.
2. CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVES.
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(a) Landlord. Landlord hereby appoints the following person as
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Landlord's representative ("Landlord's Representative") to act for Landlord in
all matters covered by this Work Letter Agreement: Stein Kingsley Stein; 235
Montgomery St., Suite 1810, San Francisco, CA 94104; Attn.: Mr. Daniel R.
Kingsley; Telephone (415) 393-9666, Fax (415) 393-8066.
(b) Tenant. Tenant hereby appoints the following person as
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Tenant's representative ("Tenant's Representative") to act for Tenant in all
matters covered by this Work Letter Agreement: Troy Worrell, Interplay
Productions, 17922 Fitch Street, Irvine, California 92714; Telephone: (714) 553-
6655; Fax: (714) 252-2820.
(c) Communications. All communications with respect to matters
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covered by this Work Letter Agreement are to be made to Landlord's
Representative or Tenant's Representative, as the case may be, in writing in
compliance with the notice provisions of the Lease. Either party may change its
representative under this Work Letter Agreement at any time by written notice to
the other party in compliance with the notice provisions of the Lease.
3. WORK SCHEDULE.
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(a) Work Schedule. Landlord and Tenant hereby agree to
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cooperate with one another in good faith to complete the Expansion Space Tenant
Improvements by the date that is six (6) months after the date of this Work
Letter Agreement (the "Estimated Expansion Space Commencement Date"). Within ten
(10) days after the date on which the Second Amendment is executed (the
"Execution Date") Landlord will deliver to Tenant, for Tenant's review and
approval, a schedule ("Work Schedule") which will set forth the timetable for
the planning, design and construction of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements
and the Estimated Expansion Space Commencement Date; provided, however, that
Tenant shall have no right to disapprove any time periods in the Work Schedule
which are set forth in this Work Letter Agreement. The Work Schedule will
incorporate the activities and durations described in this Work Letter Agreement
(including the various items of work to be done or approvals to be given by
Landlord and Tenant in connection with the completion of the Expansion Space
Tenant Improvements) and may not be changed without written consent of both
Landlord and Tenant.
(b) Tenant Approval. The Work Schedule will be submitted to
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Tenant for its approval, which approval Tenant shall not unreasonably withhold
or delay, and once approved by both Landlord and Tenant, the Work Schedule will
become the basis for completing the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements. All
plans and drawings required by this Work Letter Agreement and all work performed
pursuant thereto are to be prepared and performed in accordance with the Work
Schedule. If Tenant fails to approve the Work Schedule, as it may be
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modified after discussions between Landlord and Tenant within five (5) business
days after the date the Work Schedule is first received by Tenant, the Work
Schedule shall be deemed to be approved by Tenant as submitted or Landlord may,
at its option, terminate the Lease upon written notice to Tenant.
4. TENANT IMPROVEMENT PLANS.
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(a) Space Plan. Within three (3) business days after delivery
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from Landlord, Tenant shall approve or disapprove in writing the Space Plan to
be prepared by LPA (Landlord's space planner), and the failure by Tenant to
notify Landlord of its approval or disapproval of said Space Plan within said
three (3) business day period shall constitute Tenant's approval of said Space
Plan. If Tenant objects to said Space Plan, Tenant shall provide specific,
detailed, written directions for the revisions of the Space Plan to Landlord
within said three (3) business day period. Landlord then shall, to the extent
consistent with the design, utility, character, construction and best interests
of the Expansion Space and the building containing the Expansion Space (the
"Building"), revise the Space Plan based on Tenant's objections thereto and
resubmit them to Tenant within five (5) business days, and Tenant shall have
three (3) business days thereafter to approve such resubmitted Space Plan or
provide further specific objections. If Tenant disapproves the resubmitted Space
Plan, Landlord and Tenant, together with the Landlord's Architect (hereinafter
defined), shall meet to resolve Tenant's objections and if Landlord and Tenant
cannot promptly resolve their differences between themselves, the determination
of the Architect with respect thereto shall be binding on the parties. If Tenant
disapproves the revised Space Plan, the time required for resolution of Tenant's
objections will be a "Tenant Delay" under Paragraph 8 of this Work Letter
Agreement. Following resolution and approval of the Space Plan by Tenant in
accordance with the procedures outlined above, no further changes may be made
without prior written approval of Landlord.
(b) Preparation of Final Plans. Promptly following the approval
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of the Space Plan, based on the Space Plan and in accordance with the Work
Schedule, an architect and engineers selected by Landlord ("Landlord's
Architect" and "Landlord's Engineers," respectively) will prepare complete
architectural plans, drawings and specifications and complete engineered
mechanical, structural and electrical working drawing for all of the Tenant
Improvements for the Premises (collectively, the "Final Plans"). Concurrently
with Tenant's approval of the Space Plan, Tenant shall deliver all necessary
programming information and technical requirements for the Expansion Space to
Landlord's Architect. Within ten (10) days after Tenant's approval of the Space
Plan, Tenant shall deliver all additional programming information requested by
Landlord's Architect. Failure to deliver all requested information in sufficient
detail within the time periods described above to allow completion of the Final
Plans as determined by Landlord's Architect shall constitute a Tenant Delay as
defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work Letter Agreement. The Final Plans will:
(i) show the division (including partitions and walls),
layout, lighting, finish and decoration work (including carpeting and other
floor coverings) for the Expansion Space;
(ii) include locations and complete dimensions;
(iii) be compatible with the shells of the Building and
with the design, construction and equipment of the Building;
(iv) be comprised of the building standards set forth in
the written description thereof that will be delivered to Tenant (the "Building
Standards"), or be compatible with and of at least equal quality as the Building
Standards;
(v) comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction, and all
applicable insurance regulations;
(vi) not require Building service beyond the level
normally provided to other tenants in the Buildings and will not overload and
floors of any of the Building;
(vii) be of a nature and quality consistent with the
overall objectives of Landlord for the Building, as determined by Landlord in
its reasonable discretion; and
(viii) include all other specifications for the Expansion
Space Tenant Improvements.
(c) Tenant Approval. Landlord shall deliver the Final Plans to
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Tenant within six (6) weeks after the Execution Date for approval by Tenant.
Tenant shall have three (3) business days from the date the Final Plans are
presented to Tenant to approve the Final Plans.
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The failure of Tenant to give written approval or disapproval of the Final Plans
within said three (3) business day period shall constitute approval by Tenant of
the Final Plans.
(d) Tenant Revisions, Final Approval. If Tenant objects to the
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Final Plans, Tenant shall provide specific, detailed, written directions for the
revisions of the Final Plans to Landlord within the three (3) business day
period described in Subparagraph 4(c) above. Landlord then shall, to the extent
consistent with the design, utility, character, construction and best interests
of the Building, revise the Final Plans based on Tenant's objections thereto and
resubmit them to Tenant within five (5) business days, and Tenant shall have
three (3) business days thereafter to approve such resubmitted Final Plans or
provide further specific objections. If Tenant disapproves the resubmitted Final
Plans, Landlord and Tenant, together with the Landlord's Architect, shall meet
to resolve Tenant's objections and if Landlord and Tenant cannot promptly
resolve their differences between themselves, the determination of the
Landlord's Architect with respect thereto shall be binding on the parties. If
Tenant disapproves the revised Final Plans, the time required for resolution of
Tenant's objections will be a "Tenant Delay" as defined in Paragraph 8 of this
Work Letter Agreement.
(e) Additional Changes. Following resolution and approval of
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Final Plans by Landlord and Tenant in accordance with the procedures outlined
above, no further changes may be made without prior written approval of both
Landlord and Tenant with the exception of changes required by government
agencies for issuance of the building permits. Tenant acknowledges that all
changes made to the Final Plans at Tenant's request following Tenant's approval
of the Final Plans shall be considered Tenant Changes in conformance with
Paragraph 7 of this Work Letter Agreement.
(f) Delays. If Tenant does not approve the resubmitted Final
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Plans within the three (3) business day period allowed for such approval, then
each day following the three (3) business day period shall constitute a "Tenant
Delay" as defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work Letter Agreement.
5. CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
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(a) Preparation of Construction Budget. Upon approval of the
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Final Plans by Tenant, Landlord shall submit the Final Plans to Landlord's
Contractor (defined in Subparagraph 6(b) below) for pricing of the construction
of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements. Landlord shall cause the budget for
the Expansion Space Tenant improvements (the "Construction Budget") to be
delivered to Tenant within three (3) weeks after the date of approval of the
Final Plans by Tenant.
(b) Tenant Approval. Within three (3) business days after
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delivery to Tenant of the Construction Budget, Tenant shall give written
approval of the Construction Budget or shall provide Landlord with specific
written objections thereto. The failure of Tenant to either approve or
disapprove the Construction Budget within said three (3) business day period
shall constitute the approval thereof by Tenant.
(c) Resolution. If Tenant objects to the Construction Budget,
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Landlord, Tenant and Landlord's Contractor shall meet within three (3) business
days after receipt by Landlord of Tenant's written objections to the
Construction Budget to attempt to resolve such objections. The determination of
Landlord as to the reasonableness of any item in the Construction Budget shall
be final and binding.
(d) Permits. After approval of the Final Plans by Tenant and
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concurrently with Landlord's submission of the Final Plans to the Landlord's
Contractor for pricing, Landlord's Architect will submit the Final Plans to the
appropriate governmental agencies for plan checking and the issuance of a
building permit. Landlord's Architect, with Tenant's cooperation, will make any
changes to the Final Plans which are requested by the Applicable governmental
authorities to obtain the building permits.
(e) Delays. If Tenant does not approve the Construction Budget
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within the three (3) business day period allowed for resolution of Tenant's
objections to the Construction Budget, then each day following the three (3) day
period shall constitute a "Tenant Delay" as defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work
Letter Agreement.
6. CONSTRUCTION OF EXPANSION SPACE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
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(a) Construction Commencement. Landlord will be under no
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obligation to cause the construction of any of the Expansion Space Tenant
Improvements until the Second Amendment and this Work Letter Agreement have been
executed, Tenant has approved the Space Plan, the Final Plans and Construction
Budget, Landlord has received all the required building permits and Tenant has
paid to the Landlord the total amount (the "Excess Costs") by which the
Construction Budget exceeds the Allowance (defined in Subparagraph
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10(a) below), if any. Following satisfaction of all of these requirements,
Landlord shall instruct Landlord's Contractor to commence and diligently proceed
with the construction of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements, subject to
Tenant Delays (as described in Paragraph 8 below).
(b) Contractor. Tenant hereby approves Design Build Development
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Structures, Inc. (dba "DBD Structures") as the licensed general contractor to be
engaged by Landlord for the construction of the Expansion Space Tenant
Improvements (the "Landlord's Contractor"). All subcontractors shall be chosen
by the Landlord's Contractor and Landlord in their sole and absolute discretion.
(c) Quality. The Expansion Space Tenant Improvements shall be
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construed in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with the Final Plans.
7. TENANT CHANGES
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(a) Request Procedure. Any request by Tenant for a change in the
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Expansion Space Tenant Improvements after approval of the Final Plans (a "Tenant
Change") shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by all information
necessary to clearly identify and explain the proposed Tenant Change. As soon as
practicable after receipt of a written Tenant Change request, Landlord shall
notify Tenant of the estimated costs (including design costs) of such Tenant
Change as well as the estimated increase in construction time caused by the
Tenant Change, if any. Tenant shall approve such estimates within two (2) days
after receipt of Landlord's notice. Upon such approval by Tenant, Landlord shall
be authorized to cause the Landlord's Architect, Landlord's Engineers and
Landlord's Contractor to proceed with the implementation of the requested Tenant
Change. If Tenant disapproves such estimates, or fails to approve the cost and
time estimates within two (2) day period, Landlord shall not be required to
proceed with such Tenant Change, and all costs incurred or time lost, by
Landlord or Landlord's Contractor in preparing such estimates shall be treated
as a cost of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements.
(b) Increased Cost. The increased cost, as determined by
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Landlord, of all Tenant Changes, including the cost of architectural and
engineering services required to revise the Final Drawings to reflect such
Tenant Changes, including mark-ups for Landlord's Contractor's overhead and fee,
not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the cost of the Tenant Changes, shall be
included in the actual cost of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements (the
"Actual Cost") and shall be borne and paid in accordance with Paragraph 10 of
this Work Letter Agreement. In the event Landlord is instructed by Tenant to
proceed with a Tenant Change without a prior determination of the increased cost
or the increased construction time resulting from such Tenant Change and without
approval of such increase by Tenant, the amount thereof shall be determined by
Landlord upon completion of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements, subject
only to Landlord's furnishing to Tenant appropriate back-up information from the
Landlord's Contractor concerning the increased costs and increased construction
time caused by such Tenant Change.
(c) Landlord Approval. Any Tenant Changes to the Final Plans
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require written approval of Landlord and Tenant in the manner set forth in
Paragraph 4 above. Landlord reserves the right to decline requests for Tenant
Changes to the Final Plans if such changes are inconsistent with the provisions
of Paragraph 4 above, or if the change would unreasonably delay construction of
the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements or the Commencement Date.
(d) Additional Time. Any increase in construction time caused
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by the request for a Tenant Change, whether or not approved, and/or the design
permitting and construction of an approved Tenant Change, will constitute a
Tenant Delay as defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work Letter Agreement.
8. TENANT DELAYS
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(a) Defined. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts
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to cause the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements to be substantially completed
by the Estimated Commencement Date, as extended by delays caused by Tenant
("Tenant Delays") and "Force Majeure Delays," as defined in Paragraph 9 of this
Work Letter Agreement. Tenant Delays may include, but shall not be limited to
the following:
(i) Any material revisions to the Space Plan;
(ii) Tenant's failure to timely provide programming
information for the preparation of the Final Plans;
(iii) Any Tenant Changes, including, without limitation,
any revisions or request for revisions to the Space Plan or the Final Plans or
the scope of the
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Expansion Space Tenant Improvements requested by Tenant from and after Tenant's
approval of the Final Plan (not caused by an error on the part of Landlord in
the preparation thereof) which increase the costs incurred by Landlord or cause
a delay in constructing the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements;
(iv) Any interruption or interference in the installation
and construction of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements caused by Tenant,
its agents, employees, contractors or representatives;
(v) Any demolition or structural changes (including
electrical and mechanical changes) to the Expansion Space not called for by the
Final Plans in order to install or construct the Expansion Space Tenant
Improvements;
(vi) Any other delay requested or caused by Tenant or any
of Tenant's vendors, including a delay caused by Tenant's failure to pay
invoices for Excess Costs (as defined in subparagraph 10(d) below) in the
construction and installation of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements;
(vii) Tenant's failure to timely perform any of its
obligations pursuant to this Work Letter Agreement, including any failure to
complete, on or before the due date therefore, any action item which is Tenant's
responsibility pursuant to this Work Letter Agreement;
(viii) Tenant's request for materials, finishes, or
installations which are not readily available or which are incompatible with the
Building Standards; or
(ix) Any other act or failure to act by Tenant, Tenant's
employees, agents, architects, independent contractors, consultants and/or any
other person performing or required to perform services on behalf of Tenant
(including, without limitation, replacement of the existing security system
servicing the Expansion Space).
(b) Effect of Tenant Delays. If Landlord is delayed in
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substantially completing the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements, or in
obtaining approvals from the appropriate government authorities for occupancy of
the Expansion Space, as a result of Tenant Delays(s), then the date upon which
the payment of Base Monthly Rent under the Second Amendment shall commence shall
be advanced by the number of days of such Tenant Delays.
9. FORCE MAJEURE DELAYS. For purposes of this Work Letter, "Force
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Majeure Delays" means any actual delay in the construction of the Expansion
Space Tenant Improvements (including required Building permits) which is beyond
the reasonable control of Landlord or Tenant, as the case may be, as described
in Paragraph 33 of the Lease.
10. PAYMENT FOR THE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
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(a) Allowance. Landlord hereby grants to Tenant a tenant
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improvement allowance of $18.75 per useable square foot of the Expansion Space
(i.e., $386,868.75) (the "Allowance"). The Allowance shall be used only for:
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(i) Payment of the costs of preparing the Space Plan and
the Final Plans, excluding one preliminary Space Plan and one revision thereof
(already provided at Landlord's cost), but including mechanical, electrical,
plumbing and structural drawings and of all other items necessary to complete
the Final Plans. The Allowance will not be used for the payment of extraordinary
design work not consistent with the scope of the Building Standards (i.e.,
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above-standard design work), or for payments to any consultants, designers or
architects other than the Landlord's Architect and Landlord's Engineers.
(ii) The payment of plan check, permit and license fees
relating to construction of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements.
(iii) Construction of the Expansion Space Tenant
Improvements, including without limitation, the following:
(aa) Installation within the Expansion Space of
partitioning, doors, floor coverings, ceilings, wall coverings and painting,
millwork and similar items;
(bb) Electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, outlets
and switches, lighting control systems, and other electrical work necessary for
the Expansion Space;
(cc) The finishing and installation of duct work,
terminal boxes, diffusers and accessories necessary for the heating, ventilation
and air conditioning
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systems within the Premises, including the cost of meters and key controls for
after-hours air conditioning;
(dd) Fire and life safety controls systems such as
fire walls, sprinklers, fire alarms, including piping, wiring and accessories,
necessary for the Expansion Space;
(ee) Plumbing, fixtures, pipes and accessories
necessary for the Expansion Space;
(ff) The HVAC over-ride switches, timers and meters
described in Exhibit "F" to the Lease.
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(iv) All other costs expended by Landlord in the
construction of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements (including, without
limitation, any costs, incurred by Landlord for construction of elements of the
Expansion Space Tenant Improvements in the Expansion Space prior to the
Execution Date which construction is for the benefit of tenants and is
customarily performed by Landlord prior to the execution of leases for space in
the Building for reasons of economics (examples of such construction would
include, but not be limited to, the extension of mechanical [including heating,
ventilating and air conditioning systems] and electrical distribution systems
outside of the core of the Building, wall construction, column enclosures and
paining outside of the cores of the Building, ceiling hanger wires and window
treatment).
(b) Changes to Shell of Building. If the Final Plans or any
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amendment thereof or supplement thereto shall require changes in the shells of
the Building, the increased cost of the shell work will be paid for by Tenant or
charged against the Allowance in conformance with Paragraph 10(a) above.
(c) Government Cost Increases. If as the result of the
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Expansion Space Tenant Improvements, Landlord is required by any governmental
authorities to make changes in the Expansion Space or the Building of any kind
whatsoever other than the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements, then Tenant shall
pay Landlord the amount of the costs of making such additional changes within
five (5) days after Landlord's written notice; provided, however, that Landlord
will first apply any remaining balance of the Allowance to such costs.
(d) Excess Costs. The cost of each item referenced in
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Subparagraphs 10(a), 10(b) and 10(c) above shall be charged against the
Allowance. If the Actual Cost exceeds the Allowance (the amount of such excess
being the Excess Cost), Tenant agrees to pay the Excess Cost to Landlord prior
to the commencement of construction and within five (5) business days after
invoice therefore (less any sums previously paid by Tenant for such Excess Cost
pursuant to the Construction Budget). If the sum of the Allowance plus any
Excess Cost paid by Tenant exceeds the Actual Cost, Tenant will be entitled to a
credit against the Base Monthly Rent next due equal to the amount of the unused
Allowance and Excess Cost payments, as determined by Landlord. In no event will
the Allowance or any Excess Cost paid by Tenant be used to pay for (i) Tenant's
furniture (including systems furniture), equipment, telephone systems, telephone
and/or data cabling or any other item of personal property which is not affixed
to the Premises; (ii) defects in the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements caused
by Landlord's Contractor. Tenant further agrees to pay Landlord all costs not
covered by the Allowance (other than defects in the Expansion Space Tenant
Improvements caused by Landlord's Contractor) under the same terms as the Excess
Cost.
(e) Unused Allowance Amounts. Any unused portion of the
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Allowance upon completion of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements will not be
refunded to Tenant. Any unused portion of the Allowance shall not be available
to Tenant as a credit against any obligations of Tenant under the Lease.
11. COMMENCEMENT DATE, SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND MOVE-IN
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(a) Commencement. The term of the Lease as to the Expansion
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Space (the "Expansion Space Commencement Date") shall be the earliest of: (i)
the date Tenant moves into the Expansion Space to commence operation of its
business in all or any portion of the Expansion Space; (ii) the date Landlord's
Contractor receives signed approvals from the required governmental agencies on
the permit job cards allowing occupancy of the Expansion Space; or (iii) the
date the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements have been "substantially completed"
(as defined below); provided, however, that if the Expansion Space Commencement
Date is delayed as a result of any Tenant Delays described in Paragraph 8 above,
then the Expansion Space Commencement Date as would otherwise have been
established pursuant to this Subparagraph 11(a) will be accelerated by the
number of says of such Tenant Delays as defined in Paragraph 8 of this Work
Letter Agreement and provided, further, that if the Expansion Space Commencement
Date is based on item (ii) or item (iii) above, then Base Monthly Rent for the
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Expansion Space shall not commence until the date of the Monday after the date
on which the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements are substantially completed, as
such Monday date is accelerated by Tenant Delays (or if the date of substantial
completion is a Saturday or Sunday, then the date of the second Monday after
such date, as such second Monday date is accelerated by Tenant Delays).
(b) Substantial Completion. For purposes of Subparagraph 11(a)
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above, the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements shall be deemed to be
"substantially completed" when Landlord's Contractor certifies in writing to
Landlord and Tenant that Landlord: (a) is able to provide Tenant with reasonable
access to the Expansion Space; and (b) has substantially performed all of the
Expansion Space Tenant Improvement Work required to be performed by Landlord
under this Work Letter Agreement, other than decoration and minor "punch-list"
type items (as defined in Paragraph 11(c) below) which do not materially
interfere with Tenant's access to or use of the Premises.
(c) Punch-List. Within two (2) business days after the
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Commencement Date, Tenant will conduct a walk-through inspection of the
Expansion Space with Landlord, Landlord's Contractor and Landlord's Architect
and provide to Landlord a written punch-list specifying those punch-list items
conforming to the Final Plans which require completion, and Landlord will
thereafter complete such items with reasonable diligence.
(d) Delivery of Possession. Landlord shall deliver possession
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of the Expansion Space to Tenant in accordance with Subparagraph 11(a) above.
The parties estimate that Landlord will deliver possession of the Expansion
Space to Tenant, and the Term of the Lease as to the Expansion Space will
commence, on or before the Estimated Expansion Space Commencement date. Tenant
agrees that if Landlord is unable to deliver possession of the Expansion Space
to Tenant on or prior to the Estimated Expansion Space Commencement Date,
neither the Second Amendment nor the Lease will not be void or voidable, nor
will Landlord be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage resulting therefrom.
(e) Use of Freight/Construction Elevators. [INTENTIONALLY
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(f) Early Entry. If Tenant is granted enter to the Expansion
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Space by Landlord prior to completion of the Expansion Space Tenant
Improvements, Landlord and Landlord's Contractor shall not be liable to Tenant
or its employees or agents for any loss or damage to property, or injury to
person, arising from or related to such early entry or the construction of the
Expansion Space Tenant Improvements. Tenant shall take all reasonable
precautions to protect against such loss, damage or injury during such early
entry and construction of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvements, and shall not
interfere with the conduct of the Expansion Space Tenant Improvement work.
Tenant shall cooperate with all directives of Landlord and Landlord's Contractor
in order to minimize any disruption or delay in completion of the Expansion
Space Tenant Improvement work. Tenant shall be responsible for all costs or
delays caused by Tenant or Tenant's contractors or agents as a result of early
entry to the Expansion Space if such early entry is granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused this Work Letter
Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the
date of the Second Amendment.
TENANT: LANDLORD:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
a California corporation OF ILLINOIS,
an Illinois corporation
By: /s/ Troy Worrell By: /s/ Stephen J. Pilch
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Name: Troy Worrell Name: Stephen J. Pilch
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Title: Vice President Operations Title: Assistant Treasurer
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EXHIBIT "B"
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THIRD AMENDMENT TO
VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER OFFICE BUILDING LEASE
THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER OFFICE BUILDING LEASE
(this "Third Amendment") is made as of June 30, 1997, by and between THE
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STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, a Connecticut corporation ("Landlord"), and
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTION, a California corporation ("Tenant"), with reference to the
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following:
Recitals
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A. Landlord's predecessor-in-interest, Aetna Life Insurance Company of
Illinois, and Tenant entered into that certain Von Karman Corporate Center
Office Building Lease dated September 8, 1995, and that certain First Lease
Amendment to Von Karman Corporate Center Office Building Lease dated December 1,
1995, and that certain Second Amendment to Von Karman Corporate Center Office
Building Lease dated as of January 5, 1996 (collectively, the "Lease"), relating
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to all of that certain office building located at 16815 Von Karman Avenue,
Irvine, California, the entire second floor of that certain office building
located at 16795 Von Karman Avenue (collectively, the "Premises") in the project
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commonly known as the Von Karman Corporate Center. All capitalized terms not
otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Lease.
B. The term of the Lease is set to expire on June 14, 2001 (the "Original
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Expiration Date").
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C. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, Tenant desires to
extend the term of the Lease applicable to the entire Premises in accordance
with the extension option granted to Tenant by Section 3(b) of the Lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual
promises and agreements of the parties set forth herein and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant agree as follows:
1. Extension of Term. the Term of the Lease applicable to the entire
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Premises is hereby extended to June 14, 2006 (the "Extended Expiration Date"),
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unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Lease.
2. Monthly Base Rent During Extended Term. Until the Original Expiration
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Date, the Monthly Base rent for the Premises shall be as specified in the Lease.
From and after June 15, 2001 until December 14, 2003, the Monthly Base Rent for
the Premises shall be $136,788.75 (101,325 sq. ft. at $1.35 per sq. ft.). From
and after December 15, 2003 until the Extended Expiration Date, the Monthly Base
Rent for the Premises shall be $151,987.50 (101,325 sq. ft. at $1.50 per sq.
ft).
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3. Limitation of Amendment. Except as expressly modified by this
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Amendment, the Lease shall remain in full force and effect.
4. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of
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counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, when
taken together, shall constitute one and the same Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Third Amendment to Von
Karman Corporate Center Office Building Lease as of the date first set forth
above.
TENANT: LANDLORD:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE
a California corporation COMPANY,
a Connecticut corporation
By: /s/ Troy Worrell By: [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
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Name: Troy Worrell Name:
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Title: Vice President Operations Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 10.15
[LOGO OF GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT APPEARS HERE]
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
BORROWER(S): INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
ADDRESS: 16815 VON KARMAN AVE.
IRVINE, CA 92606
DATE: JUNE 16, 1997
This Loan and Security Agreement is entered into on the above date between
GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT, a Division of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation
("GBC"), whose address is 10880 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 950, Los Angeles, Ca
90024 and the borrower named above (jointly and severally, "Borrower"), whose
chief executive office is located at the above address ("Borrower's Address").
The Schedule to this Agreement (the "Schedule") being signed concurrently is an
integral part of this Agreement. (Definitions of certain terms used in this
Agreement are set forth in Section 8 below.)
1. LOANS.
1.1 LOANS. GBC will make loans to Borrower (the "Loans"), in amounts
determined by GBC in its *, up to the amounts (the "Credit Limit") shown on the
Schedule, provided no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing. If at any time or for any reason the total of all outstanding Loans
and all other Obligations exceeds the Credit Limit, Borrower shall immediately
pay the amount of the excess to GBC, **.
*GOOD FAITH BUSINESS JUDGMENT
**WITHIN THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS THEREAFTER
1.2 INTEREST. All Loans and all other monetary Obligations shall bear
interest at the rate shown on the Schedule, except where expressly set forth to
the contrary in this Agreement or in another written agreement signed by GBC and
Borrower. Interest shall be payable monthly, on the last day of the month.
Interest may, in GBC's discretion, be charged to Borrower's loan account, and
the same shall thereafter bear interest at the same rate as the other Loans.
1.3 FEES. Borrower shall pay GBC the fee(s) shown on the Schedule, which
are in addition to all interest and other sums payable to GBC and are not
refundable.
2. SECURITY INTEREST.
2.1 SECURITY INTEREST. To secure the payment and performance of all of the
Obligations when due, Borrower hereby grants to GBC a security interest in all
of Borrower's interest in the following, whether now owned or hereafter
acquired, and wherever located (collectively, the "Collateral"): All Inventory,
Equipment, Receivables, and General Intangibles, including, without limitation,
all of Borrower's Deposit Accounts, all money, all collateral in which GBC is
granted a security interest pursuant to any other present or future agreement,
all property now or at any time in the future in GBC's possession, and all
proceeds (including proceeds of any insurance policies, proceeds of proceeds and
claims against third parties), all products of the foregoing, and all books and
records related to any of the foregoing.
3. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE BORROWER.
In order to induce GBC to enter into this Agreement and to make Loans,
Borrower represents and warrants to GBC as follows, and Borrower covenants that
the following representations will continue to be true, and that Borrower will
at all times comply with all of the following covenants:
3.1 Corporate Existence and Authority. Borrower, if a corporation, is and
will continue to be, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation. Borrower is and will
continue to be qualified and licensed to do business in all jurisdictions in
which any failure to do so would have a material adverse effect on Borrower.
The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Agreement, and all
other documents contemplated hereby (i) have been duly and validly authorized,
(ii) are enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their terms (except
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as enforcement may be limited by equitable principles and by bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws relating to creditors'
rights generally), (iii) do not violate Borrower's articles or certificate of
incorporation, or Borrower's by-laws, or any law or any material agreement or
instrument which is binding upon Borrower or its property, and (iv) do not
constitute grounds for acceleration of any material indebtedness or obligation
under any material agreement or instrument which is binding upon Borrower or its
property.
3.2 NAME; TRADE NAMES AND STYLES. The name of Borrower set forth in the
heading to this Agreement is its correct name. Listed on the Schedule are all
prior names of Borrower and all of Borrower's present and prior trade names.
Borrower shall give GBC 30 days' prior written notice before changing its name
or doing business under any other name. Borrower has complied, and will in the
future comply, with all laws relating to the conduct of business under a
fictitious business name.
3.3 PLACE OF BUSINESS; LOCATION OF COLLATERAL. The address set forth in
the heading to this Agreement is Borrower's chief executive office. In addition,
Borrower has places of business and Collateral is located only at the locations
set forth on the Schedule. Borrower will give GBC at least 30 days prior written
notice before opening any additional place of business, changing its chief
executive office, or moving any of the Collateral to a location other than
Borrower's Address or one of the locations set forth on the Schedule.
3.4 TITLE TO COLLATERAL; PERMITTED LIENS. Borrower is now, and will at all
times in the future be, the sole owner of all the Collateral, except for items
of Equipment which are leased by Borrower. The Collateral now is and will remain
free and clear of any and all liens, charges, security interests, encumbrances
and adverse claims, except for Permitted Liens. GBC now has, and will continue
to have, a first-priority perfected and enforceable security interest in all of
the Collateral, subject only to the Permitted Liens, and Borrower will at all
times defend GBC and the Collateral against all claims of others. So long as any
Loan is outstanding which is a term loan, none of the Collateral now is or will
be affixed to any real property in such a manner, or with such intent, as to
become a fixture. Borrower is not and will not become a lessee under any real
property lease pursuant to which the lessor may obtain any rights in any of the
Collateral and no such lease now prohibits, restrains, impairs or will prohibit,
restrain or impair Borrower's right to remove any Collateral from the leased
premises. Whenever any Collateral is located upon premises in which any third
party has an interest (whether as owner, mortgagee, beneficiary under a deed of
trust, lien or otherwise), Borrower shall, whenever requested by GBC, use its
best * efforts to cause such third party to execute and deliver to GBC, in form
acceptable to GBC, such waivers and subordinations as GBC shall specify, so as
to ensure that GBC's rights in the Collateral are, and will continue to be,
superior to the rights of any such third party. Borrower will keep in full force
and effect, and will comply with all the terms of, any lease of real property
where any of the Collateral now or in the future may be located.
* COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE
3.5 MAINTENANCE OF COLLATERAL. Borrower will maintain the Collateral in
good working condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and Borrower will not
use the Collateral for any unlawful purpose. Borrower will immediately advise
GBC in writing of any material loss or damage to the Collateral.
3.6 BOOKS AND RECORDS. Borrower has maintained and will maintain at
Borrower's Address complete and accurate books and records, comprising an
accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
3.7 FINANCIAL CONDITION, STATEMENTS AND REPORTS. All financial statements
now or in the future delivered to GBC have been, and will be, prepared in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles * and now and in the
future will completely and fairly reflect the financial condition of Borrower,
at the times and for the periods therein stated. Between the last date covered
by any such statement provided to GBC and the date hereof, there has been no
material adverse change in the financial condition or business of Borrower.
Borrower is now and will continue to be solvent.
*(EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF NON-ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE ABSENCE OF
FOOTNOTE DISCLOSURE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGES RESULTING FROM NORMAL, YEAR-END AUDIT
ADJUSTMENTS)
3.8 TAX RETURNS AND PAYMENTS; PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS. Borrower has timely
filed, and will timely file, all tax returns and reports required by applicable
law, and Borrower has timely paid, and will timely pay, all applicable taxes,
assessments, deposits and contributions now or in the future owed by Borrower.
Borrower may, however, defer payment of any contested taxes, provided that
Borrower (i) in good faith contests Borrower's obligation to pay the taxes by
appropriate proceedings promptly and diligently instituted and conducted, (ii)
notifies GBC in writing of the commencement of, and any material development in,
the proceedings, and (iii) posts bonds or takes any other steps required to keep
the contested taxes from becoming a lien upon any of the Collateral. Borrower is
unaware of any claims or adjustments proposed for any of Borrower's prior tax
years which could result in additional taxes becoming due and payable by
Borrower. Borrower has paid, and shall continue to pay all amounts necessary to
fund all present and future pension, profit sharing and deferred compensation
plans in accordance with their terms, and Borrower has not and will not withdraw
from participation in, permit partial or complete termination of, or permit the
occurrence of any other event with respect to, any such plan which could result
in any liability of Borrower, including any liability to the Pension Benefit
Guaranty Corporation or any other governmental agency. Borrower shall, at all
times, utilize the services of an
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outside payroll service providing for the automatic deposit of all payroll taxes
payable by Borrower.
3.9 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. * Borrower has complied, and will comply, in all
material respects, with all provisions of all applicable laws and regulations,
including, but not limited to, those relating to Borrower's ownership of real or
personal property, the conduct and licensing of Borrower's business, and all
environmental matters **.
*TO THE BEST OF ITS KNOWLEDGE,
**IN WHICH THE FAILURE TO SO COMPLY WILL HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE IMPACT ON
THE BORROWER OR THE COLLATERAL.
3.10 LITIGATION. Except as disclosed in the Schedule, there is no claim,
suit, litigation, proceeding or investigation pending or (to best of Borrower's
knowledge) threatened by or against or affecting Borrower in any court or before
any governmental agency (or any basis therefor known to Borrower) which may
result, either separately or in the aggregate, in any material adverse change in
the financial condition or business of Borrower, or in any material impairment
in the ability of Borrower to carry on its business in substantially the same
manner as it is now being conducted. Borrower will promptly inform GBC in
writing of any claim, proceeding, litigation or investigation in the future
threatened or instituted by or against Borrower involving any single claim of
$50,000 or more, or involving $100,000 or more in the aggregate.
3.11 USE OF PROCEEDS. All proceeds of all Loans shall be used solely for
lawful business purposes.
4. RECEIVABLES.
4.1 REPRESENTATIONS RELATING TO RECEIVABLES. Borrower represents and
warrants to GBC as follows: Each Receivable with respect to which Loans are
requested by Borrower shall, on the date each Loan is requested and made,
represent an undisputed, bona fide, existing, unconditional obligation of the
Account Debtor created by the sale, delivery, and acceptance of goods or the
rendition of services, in the ordinary course of Borrower's business*.
* (BUT SALES ON TERMS PERMITTING CUSTOMERS TO RETURN DEFECTIVE GOODS OR TO
RETURN GOODS AT THE TIME NEW GOODS ARE PURCHASED IN ACCORDANCE WITH "STOCK
BALANCING" PROGRAMS OF THE BORROWER IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS SHALL NOT
BE DEEMED TO VIOLATE THIS COVENANT)
4.2 REPRESENTATIONS RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE. Borrower
represents and warrants to GBC as follows: All statements made and all unpaid
balances appearing in all invoices, instruments and other documents evidencing
the Receivables are and shall be true and correct and all such invoices,
instruments and other documents and all of Borrower's books and records are and
shall be genuine and in all respects what they purport to be, and all
signatories and endorsers have the capacity to contract. All sales and other
transactions underlying or giving rise to each Receivable shall comply with all
applicable laws and governmental rules and regulations. All signatures and
indorsements on all documents, instruments, and agreements relating to all
Receivables are and shall be genuine, and all such documents, instruments and
agreements are and shall be legally enforceable in accordance with their terms.
4.3 SCHEDULES AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO RECEIVABLES. Borrower shall
deliver to GBC transaction reports and loan requests, schedules and assignments
of all Receivables, and schedules of collections, all on GBC's standard forms;
provided, however, that Borrower's failure to execute and deliver the same shall
not affect or limit GBC's security interest and other rights in all of
Borrower's Receivables, nor shall GBC's failure to advance or lend against a
specific Receivable affect or limit GBC's security interest and other rights
therein. if requested by GBC, Borrower shall furnish GBC with copies (or, at
GBC's request***, originals) of all contracts, orders, invoices, and other
similar documents, and all original shipping instructions, delivery receipts,
bills of lading, and other evidence of delivery, for any goods the sale or
disposition of which gave rise to such Receivables*, and Borrower warrants the
genuineness of all of the foregoing. Borrower shall also furnish to GBC an aged
accounts receivable trial balance in such form and at such intervals as GBC
shall request. In addition, ** Borrower shall deliver to GBC the originals of
all instruments, chattel paper, security agreements, guarantees and other
documents and property evidencing or securing any Receivables, immediately upon
receipt thereof and in the same form as received, with all necessary
indorsements.
* (SUBJECT TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS SET FORTH BELOW)
**ON REQUEST BY GBC (SUBJECT TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 9.16A BELOW)
***THE ABILITY TO INSPECT (AND AFTER AN EVENT OF DEFAULT THE RIGHT TO
POSSESSION OF) ALL
4.4 COLLECTION OF RECEIVABLES. Borrower shall have the right to collect
all Receivables, unless and until a Default or an Event of Default has occurred.
Borrower shall hold all payments on, and proceeds of, Receivables in trust for
GBC, and Borrower shall deliver all such payments and proceeds to GBC, within
one business day after receipt of the same, in their original form, duly
endorsed, to be applied to the Obligations in such order as GBC shall determine.
4.5 DISPUTES. Borrower shall notify GBC promptly of all disputes or claims
relating to Receivables on the regular reports to GBC. Borrower shall not
forgive, or settle any Receivable for less than payment in full, or agree to do
any of the foregoing, except that Borrower may do so, provided that: (i)
Borrower does so in good faith, in a commercially reasonable manner, in the
ordinary course of business, and in arm's length transactions, which are
reported to GBC on the regular
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reports provided to GBC; (ii) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing; and (iii) taking into account all such settlements and forgiveness,
the total outstanding Loans and other Obligations will not exceed the Credit
Limit.
4.6 RETURNS. Provided no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing,
if any Account Debtor returns any Inventory to Borrower in the ordinary course
of its business, Borrower shall promptly determine the reason for such return
and * promptly issue a credit memorandum to the Account Debtor in the
appropriate amount (sending a copy to GBC). In the event any attempted return
occurs after the occurrence of any Event of Default, Borrower shall (i) not
accept any return without GBC's prior written consent, (ii) hold the returned
Inventory in trust for GBC, (iii) segregate all returned Inventory from all of
Borrower's other property, (iv) conspicuously label the returned Inventory as
GBC's property, and (v) immediately notify GBC of the return of any Inventory,
specifying the reason for such return, the location and condition of the
returned Inventory, and on GBC's request deliver such returned Inventory to GBC.
*IF APPROPRIATE,
4.7 VERIFICATION. GBC may, from time to time, verify directly with the
respective Account Debtors the validity, amount and other matters relating to
the Receivables, by means of mail, telephone or otherwise, either in the name of
Borrower or GBC or such other name as GBC may choose, and GBC or its designee
may, at any time, notify Account Debtors that it has a security interest in the
Receivables.
4.8 NO LIABILITY. GBC shall not under any circumstances be responsible or
liable for any shortage or discrepancy in, damage to, or loss or destruction of,
any goods, the sale or other disposition of which gives rise to a Receivable, or
for any error, act, omission, or delay of any kind occurring in the settlement,
failure to settle, collection or failure to collect any Receivable, or for
settling any Receivable in good faith for less than the full amount thereof, nor
shall GBC be deemed to be responsible for any of Borrower's obligations under
any contract or agreement giving rise to a Receivable. Nothing herein shall,
however, relieve GBC from liability for its own gross negligence or willful
misconduct.
5. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THE BORROWER.
5.1 INSURANCE. Borrower shall, at all times, insure all of the tangible
personal property Collateral and carry such other business insurance, with
insurers reasonably acceptable to GBC, in such form and amounts as *, and
Borrower shall provide evidence of such insurance to GBC, so that GBC is
satisfied that such insurance is, at all times, in full force and effect. All
such insurance policies shall name GBC as an additional loss payee, and shall
contain a lenders loss payee endorsement in form reasonably acceptable to GBC.
Upon receipt of the proceeds of any such insurance, GBC shall apply such
proceeds in reduction of the Obligations as GBC shall determine in its sole
discretion, except that, provided no Default or Event of Default has occurred
and is continuing, GBC shall release to Borrower insurance proceeds with respect
to Equipment totaling less than ** $100,000, which shall be utilized by Borrower
for the replacement of the Equipment with respect to which the insurance
proceeds were paid. GBC may require reasonable assurance that the insurance
proceeds so released will be so used. If Borrower fails to provide or pay for
any insurance, GBC may, but is not obligated to, obtain the same at Borrower's
expense. Borrower shall promptly deliver to GBC copies of all reports made to
insurance companies.
*IS CUSTOMARY AND AVAILABLE FOR BORROWER'S BUSINESS
**$250,000
5.2 REPORTS. Borrower, at its expense, shall provide GBC with the written
reports set forth in the Schedule, and such other written reports with respect
to Borrower (including budgets, sales projections, operating plans and other
financial documentation), as GBC shall from time to time reasonably specify.
5.3 ACCESS TO COLLATERAL, BOOKS AND RECORDS. At reasonable times, and on
one business day's notice, GBC, or its agents, shall have the right to inspect
the Collateral, and the right to audit and copy Borrower's books and records.
GBC shall take reasonable steps to keep confidential all information obtained in
any such inspection or audit*. The foregoing inspections and audits shall be at
Borrower's expense and the charge therefor shall be $600 per person per day (or
such higher amount as shall represent GBC's then current standard charge for the
same), plus reasonable out-of-pockets expenses. Borrower shall not be charged
more than $3,000 per audit (plus reasonable out-of-pockets expenses), nor shall
audits be done more frequently than four times per calendar year, provided that
the foregoing limits shall not apply after the occurrence of a Default or Event
of Default, nor shall they restrict GBC's right to conduct audits at its own
expense (whether or not a Default or Event of Default has occurred). Borrower
will not enter into any agreement with any accounting firm, service bureau or
third party to store Borrower's books or records at any location other than
Borrower's Address, without first obtaining GBC's written consent, which may be
conditioned upon such accounting firm, service bureau or other third party
agreeing to give GBC the same rights with respect to access to books and records
and related rights as GBC has under this Agreement.
*IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 9.16A BELOW
5.4 REMITTANCE OF PROCEEDS. All proceeds arising from the sale or other
disposition of any Collateral shall be delivered, in kind, by Borrower to GBC in
the original form in which received by Borrower not later than the following
business day after receipt by Borrower, to be applied to the Obligations in such
order as GBC shall determine; provided that, if no Default or Event of
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Default has occurred and is continuing, and if no term loan is outstanding
hereunder, then Borrower shall not be obligated to remit to GBC the proceeds of
the sale of Equipment which is sold in the ordinary course of business, in a
good-faith arm's length transaction. Except for the proceeds of the sale of
Equipment as set forth above, Borrower shall not commingle proceeds of
Collateral with any of Borrower's other funds or property, and shall hold such
proceeds separate and apart from such other funds and property and in an express
trust for GBC. Nothing in this Section limits the restrictions on disposition of
Collateral set forth elsewhere in this Agreement.
5.5 NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Except as may be permitted in the Schedule,
Borrower shall not, without GBC's prior written consent, do any of the
following: (i) merge or consolidate with another corporation or entity*; (ii)
acquire any assets, except in the ordinary course of business; (iii) enter into
any other transaction outside the ordinary course of business; (iv) sell or
transfer any Collateral, except that, provided no Default or Event of Default
has occurred and is continuing, Borrower may (a) sell finished Inventory in the
ordinary course of Borrower's business, and (b) if no term loan is outstanding
hereunder, sell Equipment in the ordinary course of business, in good-faith
arm's length transactions; (v) store any Inventory or other Collateral with any
warehouseman or other third party; (vi) sell any Inventory on a sale-or-return,
guaranteed sale, consignment, or other contingent basis; (vii) make any loans
of any money or other assets**; (viii) incur any debts, outside the ordinary
course of business, which would have a material, adverse effect on Borrower or
on the prospect of repayment of the Obligations; (ix) guarantee or otherwise
become liable with respect to the obligations of another party or entity***; (x)
pay or declare any dividends on Borrower's stock (except for dividends payable
solely in stock of Borrower); (xi) redeem, retire, purchase or otherwise
acquire, directly or indirectly, any of Borrower's stock****; (xii) make any
change in Borrower's capital structure which would have a material adverse
effect on Borrower or on the prospect of repayment of the Obligations; or (xiii)
dissolve or elect to dissolve; or (xiv) agree to do any of the foregoing.
*EXCEPT PURSUANT TO A REINCORPORATION IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE (PROVIDED
THAT, CONCURRENTLY, BORROWER EXECUTES AND DELIVERS TO GBC SUCH DOCUMENTS AND
INSTRUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY TO HAVE THE SURVIVING DELAWARE CORPORATION BOUND BY
THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS RELATING THERETO AND
BORROWER DELIVERS SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS ARE REASONABLY REQUESTED BY GBC IN
CONNECTION WITH SUCH MERGER)
+(OTHER THAN FOR STOCK OF THE BORROWER)
++(BUT SALES ON TERMS PERMITTING CUSTOMERS TO RETURN DEFECTIVE GOODS OR TO
RETURN GOODS AT THE TIME NEW GOODS ARE PURCHASED IN ACCORDANCE WITH "STOCK
BALANCING" PROGRAMS OF THE BORROWER IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS SHALL NOT
BE DEEMED TO VIOLATE THIS COVENANT)
** (PROVIDED, HOWEVER, BORROWER MAY (A) SELL AND ISSUE TO ITS EMPLOYEES
SHARES OF ITS CAPITAL STOCK FOR WHICH SAID EMPLOYEES PAY THE PURCHASE PRICE
THEREOF IN INSTALLMENTS, AND (B) MAKE OTHER LOANS TO EMPLOYEES OF BORROWER IN
THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BORROWER'S BUSINESS WHICH IN THE AGGREGATE SHALL NOT
EXCEED AT ANY TIME $150,000);
***(EXCEPT FOR (A) GUARANTEES MADE ON BEHALF OF ANY SUBSIDIARY OF BORROWER
IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BORROWER'S BUSINESS IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSING
TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN SAID SUBSIDIARY AND THIRD PARTIES, PROVIDED SUCH LICENSING
TRANSACTIONS ARE OF THE TYPE AND ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS SIMILAR TO THE
LICENSING TRANSACTIONS IN WHICH BORROWER ENGAGES DIRECTLY, OR (B) GUARANTEES OF
OBLIGATIONS OF GAMES ON-LINE, INC. DBA ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE ("ENGAGE"), NOT TO
EXCEED $100,000 IN THE AGGREGATE OF LIABILITIES OF ENGAGE AT ANY ONE TIME;
****(EXCEPT THAT BORROWER MAY REPURCHASE STOCK FROM EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS
AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS OF BORROWER PURSUANT TO AGREEMENTS UNDER WHICH SUCH
STOCK WAS ACQUIRED BY SUCH PERSON(S) SUBJECT TO VESTING, FORFEITURE OR OTHER
PROVISIONS WHICH ENTITLE BORROWER TO REPURCHASE SUCH STOCK, PROVIDED THAT THE
AGGREGATE PAID FOR SUCH STOCK IN ANY FISCAL YEAR DOES NOT EXCEED $500,000);
5.6 LITIGATION COOPERATION. Should any third-party suit or proceeding be
instituted by or against GBC with respect to any Collateral or in any manner
relating to Borrower, Borrower shall, without expense to GBC, make available
Borrower and its officers, employees and agents, and Borrower's books and
records, without charge, to the extent that GBC may deem them reasonably
necessary in order to prosecute or defend any such suit or proceeding.
5.7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES. Borrower will promptly notify GBC in writing
of any change in its officers or directors, the opening of any new bank account
or other deposit account, and any material adverse change in the business or
financial affairs of Borrower.
5.8 FURTHER ASSURANCES. Borrower agrees, at its expense, on request by
GBC, to execute all documents and take all actions, as GBC may deem reasonably
necessary or useful in order to perfect and maintain GBC's perfected security
interest in the Collateral, and in order to fully consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
5.9 INDEMNITY. Borrower hereby agrees to indemnify GBC and hold GBC
harmless from and against any and all claims, debts, liabilities, demands,
obligations, actions, causes of action, penalties, costs and expenses (including
attorneys' fees), of every nature, character and description, which GBC may
sustain or incur based upon or arising out of any of the Obligations, any actual
or alleged failure to collect and pay over any withholding or other tax relating
to Borrower or its employees, any relationship or agreement between GBC and
Borrower, any actual or alleged failure of GBC to comply with any writ of
attachment or other legal process relating to Borrower or
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any of its property, or any other matter, cause or thing whatsoever occurred,
done, omitted or suffered to be done by GBC relating to Borrower or the
Obligations (except any such amounts sustained or incurred as the result of the
gross negligence or willful misconduct of GBC or any of its directors, officers,
employees, agents, attorneys, or any other person affiliated with or
representing GBC). Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the
contrary, the indemnity agreement set forth in this Section shall survive any
termination of this Agreement and shall for all purposes continue in full force
and effect.
6. TERM.
6.1 MATURITY DATE. This Agreement shall continue in effect until the
maturity date set forth on the Schedule (the "Maturity Date"); provided that the
Maturity Date shall automatically be extended, and this Agreement shall
automatically and continuously renew, for successive additional terms of one
year each, unless one party gives written notice to the other, not less than
sixty days prior to the next Maturity Date, that such party elects to terminate
this Agreement effective on the next Maturity Date.
6.2 EARLY TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Maturity Date as follows: (i) by Borrower, effective three business days after
written notice of termination is given to GBC; or (ii) by GBC at any time after
the occurrence of an Event of Default, without notice, effective immediately.
If this Agreement is terminated by Borrower or by GBC under this Section 6.2,
Borrower shall pay to GBC a termination fee (the "Termination Fee") in the
amount shown on the Schedule. The Termination Fee shall be due and payable on
the effective date of termination and thereafter shall bear interest at a rate
equal to the highest rate applicable to any of the Obligations.
6.3 PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS. On the Maturity Date or on any earlier
effective date of termination, Borrower shall pay and perform in full all
Obligations, whether evidenced by installment notes or otherwise, and whether or
not all or any part of such Obligations are otherwise then due and payable.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if on the Maturity Date, or on
any earlier effective date of termination, there are any outstanding letters of
credit issued based upon an application, guarantee, indemnity or similar
agreement on the part of GBC, then on such date Borrower shall provide to GBC
cash collateral in an amount equal to * of the face amount of all such letters
of credit plus all interest, fees and costs due or (in GBC's estimation) likely
to become due in connection therewith, to secure all of the Obligations relating
to said letters of credit, pursuant to GBC's then standard form cash pledge
agreement. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, all of GBC's
security interests in all of the Collateral and all of the terms and provisions
of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until all Obligations
have been paid and performed in full; provided that, without limiting the fact
that Loans are subject to the discretion of GBC, GBC may, in its sole
discretion, refuse to make any further Loans after termination. No termination
shall in any way affect or impair any right or remedy of GBC, nor shall any such
termination relieve Borrower of any Obligation to GBC, until all of the
Obligations have been paid and performed in full. Upon payment and performance
in full of all the Obligations and termination of this Agreement, GBC shall
promptly deliver to Borrower termination statements, requests for reconveyances
and such other documents as may be reasonably required to terminate GBC's
security interests.
*100%
7. EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
7.1 EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following events shall
constitute an "Event of Default" under this Agreement, and Borrower shall give
GBC immediate written notice thereof: (a) Any warranty, representation,
statement, report or certificate made or delivered to GBC by Borrower or any of
Borrower's officers, employees or agents, now or in the future, shall be untrue
or misleading in a material respect; or (b) Borrower shall fail to pay when due
any Loan or any interest thereon or any other monetary Obligation*; or (c) the
total Loans and other Obligations outstanding at any time shall exceed the
Credit Limit**; or (d) Borrower shall fail to perform any non-monetary
Obligation which by its nature cannot be cured; or (e) Borrower shall fail to
perform any other non-monetary Obligation, which failure is not cured within 5
business days after the date performance is due; or (f) any levy, assessment,
attachment, seizure, lien or encumbrance (other than a Permitted Lien) is made
on all or any part of the Collateral which is not cured within *** days after
the occurrence of the same; or (g) any default or event of default occurs under
any obligation secured by a Permitted Lien, which is not cured within any
applicable cure period or waived in writing by the holder of the Permitted Lien;
or (h) Borrower breaches any material contract or obligation, which has or may
reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower's business
or financial condition****; or (i) dissolution, termination of existence,
insolvency or business failure of Borrower or any Guarantor; or appointment of a
receiver, trustee or custodian, for all or any part of the property of,
assignment for the benefit of creditors by, or the commencement of any
proceeding by Borrower or any Guarantor under any reorganization, bankruptcy,
insolvency, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law or
statute of any jurisdiction, now or in the future in effect; or (j) the
commencement of any proceeding against Borrower or any Guarantor under any
reorganization, bankruptcy, insolvency, arrangement, readjustment of debt,
dissolution or liquidation law or statute of any jurisdiction, now or in the
future in effect, which is not cured by the dismissal thereof within 45 days
after the date commenced; or (k) revocation or termination of, or limitation or
denial of liability upon, any guaranty of the Obligations or any attempt to do
any of the foregoing; or (l) revocation or termination of, or limitation or
denial of liability upon, any pledge of any certificate of deposit, securities
or other property or asset
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pledged by any third party to secure any or all of the Obligations, or any
attempt to do any of the foregoing, or commencement of proceedings by or against
any such third party under any bankruptcy or insolvency law; or (m) Borrower
makes any payment on account of any indebtedness or obligation which has been
subordinated to the Obligations other than as permitted in the applicable
subordination agreement, or if any Person who has subordinated such indebtedness
or obligations terminates or in any way limits or terminates its subordination
agreement; or (n) there shall be a change in the record or beneficial ownership
of an aggregate of more than ***** 20% of the outstanding shares of stock of
Borrower, in one or more transactions, compared to the ownership of outstanding
shares of stock of Borrower in effect on the date hereof, without the prior
written consent of GBC; or (o) Borrower shall generally not pay its debts as
they become due, or Borrower shall conceal, remove or transfer any part of its
property, with intent to hinder, delay or defraud its creditors, or make or
suffer any transfer of any of its property which may be fraudulent under any
bankruptcy, fraudulent conveyance or similar law; or (p) there shall be a
material adverse change in Borrower's business or financial condition. GBC may
cease making any Loans hereunder during any of the above cure periods, and
thereafter if an Event of Default has occurred.
*AND SUCH DEFAULT SHALL NOT BE CURED WITHIN THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS;
**AND BORROWER SHALL FAIL TO PAY THE EXCESS TO GBC WITHIN THREE (3)
BUSINESS DAYS THEREAFTER
***FIFTEEN (15)
****IF SUCH BREACH HAS NOT BEEN CURED WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER NOTICE
FROM GBC
*****50%
+which would materially and adversely affect the ability of Borrower to
repay the Obligations.
7.2 REMEDIES. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event
of Default, and at any time thereafter*, GBC, at its option, and without notice
or demand of any kind (all of which are hereby expressly waived by Borrower),
may do any one or more of the following: (a) Cease making Loans or otherwise
extending credit to Borrower under this Agreement or any other document or
agreement; (b) Accelerate and declare all or any part of the Obligations to be
immediately due, payable, and performable, notwithstanding any deferred or
installment payments allowed by any instrument evidencing or relating to any
Obligation; (c) Take possession of any or all of the Collateral wherever it may
be found, and for that purpose Borrower hereby authorizes GBC without judicial
process to enter onto any of Borrower's premises without interference to search
for, take possession of, keep, store, or remove any of the Collateral, and
remain on the premises or cause a custodian to remain on the premises in
exclusive control thereof, without charge for so long as GBC deems it reasonably
necessary in order to complete the enforcement of its rights under this
Agreement or any other agreement; provided, however, that should GBC seek to
take possession of any of the Collateral by Court process, Borrower hereby
irrevocably waives: (i) any bond and any surety or security relating thereto
required by any statute, court rule or otherwise as an incident to such
possession; (ii) any demand for possession prior to the commencement of any suit
or action to recover possession thereof; and (iii) any requirement that GBC
retain possession of, and not dispose of, any such Collateral until after trial
or final judgment; (d) Require Borrower to assemble any or all of the Collateral
and make it available to GBC at places designated by GBC which are reasonably
convenient to GBC and Borrower, and to remove the Collateral to such locations
as GBC may deem advisable; (e) Complete the processing, manufacturing or repair
of any Collateral prior to a disposition thereof and, for such purpose and for
the purpose of removal, GBC shall have the right to use Borrower's premises,
vehicles, hoists, lifts, cranes, equipment and all other property without
charge; (f) Sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any of the Collateral, in its
condition at the time GBC obtains possession of it or after further
manufacturing, processing or repair, at one or more public and/or private sales,
in lots or in bulk, for cash, exchange or other property, or on credit, and to
adjourn any such sale from time to time without notice other than oral
announcement at the time scheduled for sale. GBC shall have the right to conduct
such disposition on Borrower's premises without charge, for such time or times
as GBC deems reasonable, or on GBC's premises, or elsewhere and the Collateral
need not be located at the place of disposition. GBC may directly or through any
affiliated company purchase or lease any Collateral at any such public
disposition, and if permissible under applicable law, at any private
disposition. Any sale or other disposition of Collateral shall not relieve
Borrower of any liability Borrower may have if any Collateral is defective as to
title or physical condition or otherwise at the time of sale; (g) Demand payment
of, and collect any Receivables and General Intangibles comprising Collateral
and, in connection therewith, Borrower irrevocably authorizes GBC to endorse or
sign Borrower's name on all collections, receipts, instruments and other
documents, to take possession of and open mail addressed to Borrower and remove
therefrom payments made with respect to any item of the Collateral or proceeds
thereof, and, in GBC's sole discretion, to grant extensions of time to pay,
compromise claims and settle Receivables, General Intangibles and the like for
less than face value; and (h) Demand and receive possession of any of Borrower's
federal and state income tax returns and the books and records utilized in the
preparation thereof or referring thereto. All reasonable attorneys' fees,
expenses, costs, liabilities and obligations incurred by GBC with respect to the
foregoing shall be added to and become part of the Obligations, shall be due on
demand, and shall bear interest at a rate equal to the highest interest rate
applicable to any of the Obligations. Without limiting any of GBC's rights and
remedies, from and after the occur-
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rence of any Event of Default, the interest rate applicable to the Obligations
shall be increased by an additional four percent per annum*.
*SO LONG AS SUCH EVENT OF DEFAULT HAS NOT BEEN EITHER CURED OR WAIVED
7.3 STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING COMMERCIAL REASONABLENESS. Borrower and GBC
agree that a sale or other disposition (collectively, "sale") of any Collateral
which complies with the following standards will conclusively be deemed to be
commercially reasonable: (i) Notice of the sale is given to Borrower at least
seven days prior to the sale, and, in the case of a public sale, notice of the
sale is published at least seven days before the sale in a newspaper of general
circulation in the county where the sale is to be conducted; (ii) Notice of the
sale describes the collateral in general, non-specific terms; (iii) The sale is
conducted at a place designated by GBC, with or without the Collateral being
present; (iv) The sale commences at any time between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m; (v)
Payment of the purchase price in cash or by cashier's check or wire transfer is
required; (vi) With respect to any sale of any of the Collateral, GBC may (but
is not obligated to) direct any prospective purchaser to ascertain directly from
Borrower any and all information concerning the same. GBC shall be free to
employ other methods of noticing and selling the Collateral, in its discretion,
if they are commercially reasonable.
7.4 POWER OF ATTORNEY. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of
any Event of Default, without limiting GBC's other rights and remedies, Borrower
grants to GBC an irrevocable power of attorney coupled with an interest,
authorizing and permitting GBC (acting through any of its employees, attorneys
or agents) at any time, at its option, but without obligation, with or without
notice to Borrower, and at Borrower's expense, to do any or all of the
following, in Borrower's name or otherwise, but GBC agrees to exercise the
following powers in a commercially reasonable manner: (a) Execute on behalf of
Borrower any documents that GBC may, in its sole discretion, deem advisable in
order to perfect and maintain GBC's security interest in the Collateral, or in
order to exercise a right of Borrower or GBC, or in order to fully consummate
all the transactions contemplated under this Agreement, and all other present
and future agreements; (b) Execute on behalf of Borrower any document
exercising, transferring or assigning any option to purchase, sell or otherwise
dispose of or to lease (as lessor or lessee) any real or personal property which
is part of GBC's Collateral or in which GBC has an interest; (c) Execute on
behalf of Borrower, any invoices relating to any Receivable, any draft against
any Account Debtor and any notice to any Account Debtor, any proof of claim in
bankruptcy, any Notice of Lien, claim of mechanic's, materialman's or other
lien, or assignment or satisfaction of mechanic's, materialman's or other lien;
(d) Take control in any manner of any cash or non-cash items of payment or
proceeds of Collateral; endorse the name of Borrower upon any instruments, or
documents, evidence of payment or Collateral that may come into GBC's
possession; (e) Endorse all checks and other forms of remittances received by
GBC; (f) Pay, contest or settle any lien, charge, encumbrance, security interest
and adverse claim in or to any of the Collateral, or any judgment based thereon,
or otherwise take any action to terminate or discharge the same; (g) Grant
extensions of time to pay, compromise claims and settle Receivables and General
Intangibles for less than face value and execute all releases and other
documents in connection therewith; (h) Pay any sums required on account of
Borrower's taxes or to secure the release of any liens therefor, or both; (i)
Settle and adjust, and give releases of, any insurance claim that relates to any
of the Collateral and obtain payment therefor; (j) Instruct any third party
having custody or control of any books or records belonging to, or relating to,
Borrower to give GBC the same rights of access and other rights with respect
thereto as GBC has under this Agreement; and (k) Take any action or pay any sum
required of Borrower pursuant to this Agreement and any other present or future
agreements. Any and all reasonable sums paid and any and all reasonable costs,
expenses, liabilities, obligations and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by
GBC with respect to the foregoing shall be added to and become part of the
Obligations, shall be payable on demand, and shall bear interest at a rate equal
to the highest interest rate applicable to any of the Obligations. In no event
shall GBC's rights under the foregoing power of attorney or any of GBC's other
rights under this Agreement be deemed to indicate that GBC is in control of the
business, management or properties of Borrower.
7.5 APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS. All proceeds realized as the result of any
sale or other disposition of the Collateral shall be applied by GBC first to the
reasonable costs, expenses, liabilities, obligations and attorneys' fees
incurred by GBC in the exercise of its rights under this Agreement, second to
the interest due upon any of the Obligations, and third to the principal of the
Obligations, in such order as GBC shall determine in its sole discretion. Any
surplus shall be paid to Borrower or other persons legally entitled thereto;
Borrower shall remain liable to GBC for any deficiency. If GBC, in its sole
discretion, directly or indirectly enters into a deferred payment or other
credit transaction with any purchaser at any sale of Collateral, GBC shall have
the option, exercisable at any time, in its sole discretion, of either reducing
the Obligations by the principal amount of purchase price or deferring the
reduction of the Obligations until the actual receipt by GBC of the cash
therefor.
7.6 REMEDIES CUMULATIVE. In addition to the rights and remedies set forth
in this Agreement, GBC shall have all the other rights and remedies accorded a
secured party under the California Uniform Commercial Code and under all other
applicable laws, and under any other instrument or agreement now or in the
future entered into between GBC and Borrower, and all of such rights and
remedies are cumulative and none is exclusive. Exercise or partial exercise by
GBC of one or more of its rights or remedies shall not be deemed an election,
nor bar GBC
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from subsequent exercise or partial exercise of any other rights or remedies.
The failure or delay of GBC to exercise any rights or remedies shall not operate
as a waiver thereof, but all rights and remedies shall continue in full force
and effect until all of the Obligations have been fully paid and performed.
8. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the
following meanings:
"Account Debtor" means the obligor on a Receivable.
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"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, a relative, partner,
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shareholder, director, officer, or employee of such Person, or any parent or
subsidiary of such Person, or any Person controlling, controlled by or under
common control with such Person.
"Agreement" and "this Agreement" means this Loan and Security Agreement and
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all modifications and amendments thereto, extensions thereof, and replacements
therefor.
"Business Day" means a day on which GBC is open for business.
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"Code" means the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted and in effect in the
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State of California from time to time.
"Collateral" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1 above.
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"Default" means any event which with notice or passage of time or both,
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would constitute an Event of Default.
"Deposit Account" has the meaning set forth in Section 9105 of the Code.
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"Eligible Inventory" means Inventory which GBC, in its *, deems eligible
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for borrowing, based on such ** considerations as GBC may from time to time deem
appropriate. Without limiting the fact that the determination of which Inventory
is eligible for borrowing is a matter of GBC's discretion, Inventory which does
not meet the following requirements will not be deemed to be Eligible Inventory:
Inventory which (i) consists of finished goods, in good, new and salable
condition which is not perishable, not obsolete or unmerchantable, and is not
comprised of raw materials, work in process, packaging materials or supplies;
(ii) meets all applicable governmental standards; (iii) has been manufactured in
compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act; (iv) conforms in all respects to
the warranties and representations set forth in this Agreement; (v) is at all
times subject to GBC's duly perfected, first priority security interest; and
(vii) is situated at Borrower's Address or at one of Borrower's other locations
set forth on the Schedule.
*GOOD FAITH BUSINESS JUDGMENT
**RELEVANT
"Eligible Receivables" means unconditional Receivables arising in the
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ordinary course of Borrower's business from the completed sale of goods or
rendition of services, which GBC, in its *,shall deem eligible for borrowing,
based on such ** considerations as GBC may from time to time deem appropriate.
***
*GOOD FAITH BUSINESS JUDGMENT
**RELEVANT
***Without limiting the fact that the determination of which Receivables
are eligible for borrowing is a matter of GBC's discretion, the following (the
"Minimum Eligibility Requirements") are the minimum requirements for a
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Receivable to be an Eligible Receivable: (i) the Receivable must not be
outstanding for more than 120 days from its invoice date, (ii) the Receivable
must not represent progress billings, or be due under a fulfillment or
requirements contract with the Account Debtor (provided that installment
payments shall be permitted, if disclosed to GBC), (iii) the Receivable must not
be subject to any contingencies (including Receivables arising from sales on
consignment, guaranteed sale or other terms pursuant to which payment by the
Account Debtor may be conditional, but sales on terms permitting customers to
return defective goods or to return goods at the time new goods are purchased in
accordance with "stock balancing" programs of the Borrower in the ordinary
course of business shall not be deemed to violate this provision), (iv) the
Receivable must not be owing from an Account Debtor with whom the Borrower has
any dispute (whether or not relating to the particular Receivable) (and if it
is, the Receivable will be considered ineligible to the extent of the amount of
the dispute), (v) the Receivable must not be owing from an Affiliate of
Borrower, (vi) the Receivable must not be owing from an Account Debtor which is
subject to any insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, or whose financial condition
is not acceptable to GBC in its good faith business judgment, or which, fails or
goes out of a material portion of its business, (vii) the Receivable must not be
owing from an Account Debtor to whom Borrower is or may be liable for goods
purchased from such Account Debtor or otherwise (to the extent of the amount of
such liability of the Borrower). If more than 50% of the Receivables owing from
an Account Debtor are outstanding more than 120 days from their invoice date
(without regard to unapplied credits) or are otherwise not eligible Receivables,
then all Receivables owing from that Account Debtor will be deemed ineligible
for borrowing. GBC may, from time to time, in its discretion, revise the Minimum
Eligibility Requirements, upon written notice to the Borrower, provided that in
no event shall the 120-day period in clause (i) or the 50% cross-aging clause in
the immediately preceding sentence be modfied without the written consent of the
Borrower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if GBC withdraws approval of a
particular Account Debtor, so that Receivables owing from such Account Debtor
cease to be Eligible, the Receivables
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outstanding at the date of the withdrawal shall nevertheless continue to be
Eligible Receivables, so long as they comply with the other Minimum Eligibility
Requirements.
"Equipment" means all of Borrower's present and hereafter acquired
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machinery, molds, machine tools, motors, furniture, equipment, furnishings,
fixtures, trade fixtures, motor vehicles, tools, parts, dyes, jigs, goods and
other tangible personal property (other than Inventory) of every kind and
description used in Borrower's operations or owned by Borrower and any interest
in any of the foregoing, and all attachments, accessories, accessions,
replacements, substitutions, additions or improvements to any of the foregoing,
wherever located.
"Event of Default" means any of the events set forth in Section 7.1 of this
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Agreement.
"General Intangibles" means all general intangibles of Borrower, whether
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now owned or hereafter created or acquired by Borrower, including, without
limitation, all choses in action, causes of action, corporate or other business
records, Deposit Accounts, inventions, designs, drawings, blueprints, patents,
patent applications, trademarks and the goodwill of the business symbolized
thereby, names, trade names, trade secrets, goodwill, copyrights, registrations,
licenses, franchises, customer lists, security and other deposits, rights in all
litigation presently or hereafter pending for any cause or claim (whether in
contract, tort or otherwise), and all judgments now or hereafter arising
therefrom, all claims of Borrower against GBC, rights to purchase or sell real
or personal property, rights as a licensor or licensee of any kind, royalties,
telephone numbers, proprietary information, purchase orders, and all insurance
policies and claims (including life insurance, key man insurance, credit
insurance, liability insurance, property insurance and other insurance), tax
refunds and claims, computer programs, discs, tapes and tape files, claims under
guaranties, security interests or other security held by or granted to Borrower,
all rights to indemnification and all other intangible property of every kind
and nature (other than Receivables).
"Guarantor" means any Person who has guaranteed any of the Obligations.
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"Inventory" means all of Borrower's now owned and hereafter acquired goods,
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merchandise or other personal property, wherever located, to be furnished under
any contract of service or held for sale or lease (including all raw materials,
work in process, finished goods and goods in transit), and all materials and
supplies of every kind, nature and description which are or might be used or
consumed in Borrower's business or used in connection with the manufacture,
packing, shipping, advertising, selling or finishing of such goods, merchandise
or other personal property, and all warehouse receipts, documents of title and
other documents representing any of the foregoing.
"LIBOR Rate" means (i) the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate for
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deposits in U.S. dollars, as shown each day in The Wall Street Journal (Eastern
Edition) under the caption "Money Rates - London Interbank Offered Rates
(LIBOR)"; or (ii) if the Wall Street Journal does not publish such rate, the
offered one-month rate for deposits in U.S. dollars which appears on the Reuters
Screen LIBO Page as of 10:00 a.m., New York time, each day, provided that if at
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least two rates appear on the Reuters Screen LIBO Page on any day, the "LIBOR
Rate" for such day shall be the arithmetic mean of such rates; or (iii) if the
Wall Street Journal does not publish such rate on a particular day and no such
rate appears on the Reuters Screen LIBO Page on such day, the rate per annum at
which deposits in U.S. dollars are offered to the principal London office of The
Chase Manhattan Bank, in the London interbank market at approximately 11:00
A.M., London time, on such day in an amount approximately equal to the
outstanding principal amount of the Loans, for a period of one month, in each of
the foregoing cases as determined in good faith by GBC, which determination
shall be conclusive absent manifest error.
"Obligations" means all present and future Loans, advances, debts,
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liabilities, obligations, guaranties, covenants, duties and indebtedness at any
time owing by Borrower to GBC, whether evidenced by this Agreement or any note
or other instrument or document, whether arising from an extension of credit,
opening of a letter of credit, banker's acceptance, loan, guaranty,
indemnification or otherwise, whether direct or indirect (including, without
limitation, those acquired by assignment and any participation by GBC in
Borrower's debts owing to others), absolute or contingent, due or to become due,
including, without limitation, all interest, charges, expenses, fees, attorney's
fees, expert witness fees, audit fees, letter of credit fees, loan fees,
termination fees, minimum interest charges and any other sums chargeable to
Borrower under this Agreement or under any other present or future instrument or
agreement between Borrower and GBC.
"Permitted Liens" means the following: (i) purchase money security
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interests in specific items of Equipment; (ii) leases of specific items of
Equipment; (iii) liens for taxes not yet payable; (iv) additional security
interests and liens which are subordinate to the security interest in favor of
GBC and are consented to in writing by GBC (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld); (v) security interests being terminated substantially
concurrently with this Agreement; (vi) liens of materialmen, mechanics,
warehousemen, carriers, or other similar liens arising in the ordinary course of
business and securing obligations which are not delinquent; (vii) liens incurred
in connection with the extension, renewal or refinancing of the indebtedness
secured by liens of the type described above in clauses (i) or (ii) above,
provided that any extension, renewal or replacement lien is limited to the
property encumbered by the existing lien and the principal amount of the
indebtedness being extended,
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renewed or refinanced does not increase; (viii) Liens in favor of customs and
revenue authorities which secure payment of customs duties in connection with
the importation of goods*. GBC will have the right to require, as a condition
to its consent under subparagraph (iv) above, that the holder of the additional
security interest or lien sign an intercreditor agreement on GBC's then standard
form, acknowledge that the security interest is subordinate to the security
interest in favor of GBC, and agree not to take any action to enforce its
subordinate security interest so long as any Obligations remain outstanding, and
that Borrower agree that any uncured default in any obligation secured by the
subordinate security interest shall also constitute an Event of Default under
this Agreement.
* (IX) PRESENT SECURITY INTERESTS SECURING THE PRESENTLY OUTSTANDING
SUBORDINATED SECURED NOTES OF BORROWER.
"Person" means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint
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venture, trust, unincorporated organization, association, corporation,
government, or any agency or political division thereof, or any other entity.
"Receivables" means all of Borrower's * now owned and hereafter acquired
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accounts (whether or not earned by performance), letters of credit, contract
rights, chattel paper, instruments, securities, documents and all other forms of
obligations at any time owing to Borrower, all guaranties and other security
therefor, all merchandise returned to or repossessed by Borrower, and all rights
of stoppage in transit and all other rights or remedies of an unpaid vendor,
lienor or secured party.
*AND THE UK SUBSIDIARY'S (AS DEFINED IN THE SCHEDULE)
Other Terms. All accounting terms used in this Agreement, unless otherwise
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indicated, shall have the meanings given to such terms in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied. All other terms
contained in this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated, shall have the meanings
provided by the Code, to the extent such terms are defined therein.
9. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
9.1 INTEREST COMPUTATION. In computing interest on the Obligations, all
checks, wire transfers and other items of payment received by GBC (including
proceeds of Receivables and payment of the Obligations in full) shall be deemed
applied by GBC on account of the Obligations three Business Days after receipt
by GBC of immediately available funds. GBC shall not, however, be required to
credit Borrower's account for the amount of any item of payment which is
unsatisfactory to GBC in its discretion, and GBC may charge Borrower's Loan
account for the amount of any item of payment which is returned to GBC unpaid.
9.2 APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS. All payments with respect to the Obligations
may be applied, and in GBC's sole discretion reversed and re-applied, to the
Obligations, in such order and manner as GBC shall determine in its sole
discretion.
9.3 CHARGES TO ACCOUNT. GBC may, in its discretion, require that Borrower
pay monetary Obligations in cash to GBC, or charge them to Borrower's Loan
account, in which event they will bear interest at the same rate applicable to
the Loans.
9.4 MONTHLY ACCOUNTINGS. GBC shall provide Borrower monthly with an
account of advances, charges, expenses and payments made pursuant to this
Agreement. Such account shall be deemed correct, accurate and binding on
Borrower and an account stated (except for reverses and reapplications of
payments made and corrections of errors discovered by GBC), unless Borrower
notifies GBC in writing to the contrary within * sixty days after each account
is rendered, describing the nature of any alleged errors or admissions.
* 180
9.5 NOTICES. All notices to be given under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be given either personally or by reputable private delivery
service or by regular first-class mail, or certified mail return receipt
requested, addressed to GBC or Borrower at the addresses shown in the heading to
this Agreement, or at any other address designated in writing by one party to
the other party. All notices shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery in
the case of notices personally delivered, or at the expiration of one business
day following delivery to the private delivery service, or two business days
following the deposit thereof in the United States mail, with postage prepaid.
9.6 SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this Agreement be held by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable, such defect shall
not affect the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force
and effect.
9.7 INTEGRATION. This Agreement and such other written agreements,
documents and instruments as may be executed in connection herewith are the
final, entire and complete agreement between Borrower and GBC and supersede all
prior and contemporaneous negotiations and oral representations and agreements,
all of which are merged and integrated in this Agreement. There are no oral
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9.8 WAIVERS. The failure of GBC at any time or times to require Borrower
to strictly comply with any of the provisions of this Agreement or any other
present or future agreement between Borrower and GBC shall not waive or diminish
any right of GBC later to demand and receive strict compliance therewith. Any
waiver of any default shall not waive or affect any other default, whether prior
or subsequent, and whether or not similar. None of the provisions of this
Agreement or any other agreement now
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or in the future executed by Borrower and delivered to GBC shall be deemed to
have been waived by any act or knowledge of GBC or its agents or employees, but
only by a specific written waiver signed by an authorized officer of GBC and
delivered to Borrower. Borrower waives demand, protest, notice of protest and
notice of default or dishonor, notice of payment and nonpayment, release,
compromise, settlement, extension or renewal of any commercial paper,
instrument, account, General Intangible, document or guaranty at any time held
by GBC on which Borrower is or may in any way be liable, and notice of any
action taken by GBC, unless expressly required by this Agreement.
9.9 AMENDMENT. The terms and provisions of this Agreement may not be
waived or amended, except in a writing executed by Borrower and a duly
authorized officer of GBC.
9.10 TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence in the performance by Borrower
of each and every obligation under this Agreement.
9.11 ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS. Borrower shall reimburse GBC for all
reasonable attorneys' fees and all filing, recording, search, title insurance,
appraisal, audit, and other reasonable costs incurred by GBC, pursuant to, or in
connection with, or relating to this Agreement (whether or not a lawsuit is
filed), including, but not limited to, any reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
GBC incurs in order to do the following: prepare and negotiate this Agreement
and the documents relating to this Agreement; obtain legal advice in connection
with this Agreement or Borrower; enforce, or seek to enforce, any of its rights;
prosecute actions against, or defend actions by, Account Debtors; commence,
intervene in, or defend any action or proceeding; initiate any complaint to be
relieved of the automatic stay in bankruptcy; file or prosecute any probate
claim, bankruptcy claim, third-party claim, or other claim; examine, audit,
copy, and inspect any of the Collateral or any of Borrower's books and records;
protect, obtain possession of, lease, dispose of, or otherwise enforce GBC's
security interest in, the Collateral; and otherwise represent GBC in any
litigation relating to Borrower. If either GBC or Borrower files any lawsuit
against the other predicated on a breach of this Agreement, the prevailing party
in such action shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorneys'
fees, including (but not limited to) reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
incurred in the enforcement of, execution upon or defense of any order, decree,
award or judgment. All attorneys' fees and costs to which GBC may be entitled
pursuant to this Paragraph shall immediately become part of Borrower's
Obligations, shall be due on demand, and shall bear interest at a rate equal to
the highest interest rate applicable to any of the Obligations.
9.12 BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT. The provisions of this Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors, assigns,
heirs, beneficiaries and representatives of Borrower and GBC; provided, however,
that Borrower may not assign or transfer any of its rights under this Agreement
without the prior written consent of GBC, and any prohibited assignment shall be
void. No consent by GBC to any assignment shall release Borrower from its
liability for the Obligations.
9.13 JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY. If Borrower consists of more than one
Person, their liability shall be joint and several, and the compromise of any
claim with, or the release of, any Borrower shall not constitute a compromise
with, or a release of, any other Borrower.
9.14 LIMITATION OF ACTIONS. Any claim or cause of action by Borrower
against GBC, its directors, officers, employees, agents, accountants or
attorneys, based upon, arising from, or relating to this Loan Agreement, or any
other present or future document or agreement, or any other transaction
contemplated hereby or thereby or relating hereto or thereto, or any other
matter, cause or thing whatsoever, occurred, done, omitted or suffered to be
done by GBC, its directors, officers, employees, agents, accountants or
attorneys, shall be barred unless asserted by Borrower by the commencement of an
action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction by the filing of a
complaint within *, and the service of a summons and complaint on an officer of
GBC, or on any other person authorized to accept service on behalf of GBC,
within ** days thereafter. Borrower agrees that such *** is a reasonable and
sufficient time for Borrower to investigate and act upon any such claim or cause
of action. The *** one-year period provided herein shall not be waived, tolled,
or extended except by the written consent of GBC in its sole discretion. This
provision shall survive any termination of this Loan Agreement or any other
present or future agreement.
*TWO YEARS AFTER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES
**SIXTY (60)
***TWO-YEAR
9.15 PARAGRAPH HEADINGS; CONSTRUCTION. Paragraph headings are only used in
this Agreement for convenience. Borrower and GBC acknowledge that the headings
may not describe completely the subject matter of the applicable paragraph, and
the headings shall not be used in any manner to construe, limit, define or
interpret any term or provision of this Agreement. The term "including",
whenever used in this Agreement, shall mean "including (but not limited to)".
This Agreement has been fully reviewed and negotiated between the parties and no
uncertainty or ambiguity in any term or provision of this Agreement shall be
construed strictly against GBC or Borrower under any rule of construction or
otherwise.
9.16 GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION; VENUE. This Agreement and all acts and
transactions hereunder and all rights and obligations of GBC and Borrower shall
be governed by the laws of the State of California. As a material part of the
consideration to GBC to enter into this Agreement, Borrower (i) agrees that all
actions and pro-
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ceedings relating directly or indirectly to this Agreement shall, at GBC's
option, be litigated in courts located within California, and that the exclusive
venue therefor shall be Los Angeles County; (ii) consents to the jurisdiction
and venue of any such court and consents to service of process in any such
action or proceeding by personal delivery or any other method permitted by law;
and (iii) waives any and all rights Borrower may have to object to the
jurisdiction of any such court, or to transfer or change the venue of any such
action or proceeding. *
* 9.16A CONFIDENTIALITY. GBC agrees to exercise reasonable care to
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maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary, confidential or trade secret
information disclosed pursuant to Sections 4.3, 5.2 or 5.3 hereof, and any such
other information which is identified as "confidential" by Borrower and provided
to GBC by Borrower in connection with this Agreement, and GBC shall not use any
such information for any purpose or in any matter other than pursuant to the
terms contemplated by this Agreement, except to the extent such information (i)
was or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a
disclosure by GBC, or (ii) was or became available on a non-confidential basis
from a source other than Borrower, provided that such source is not bound by a
confidentiality agreement with Borrower known to GBC; provided, however, that
GBC may disclose such information (A) at the request or pursuant to any
requirement of any governmental agency to which GBC is subject or in connection
with an examination of GBC by any such agency; (B) pursuant to subpoena or other
court process; (C) when required to do so in accordance with the provisions of
any applicable law; (D) to the extent reasonably required in connection with the
exercise of any remedy hereunder; and (E) to GBC's independent auditors,
attorneys and other professional advisors, provided such auditors, attorneys and
professional advisors agree to keep such information confidential to the same
extent required of GBC hereunder.
9.17 MUTUAL WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. BORROWER AND GBC EACH HEREBY WAIVE THE
RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF,
OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER PRESENT OR FUTURE
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT BETWEEN GBC AND BORROWER, OR ANY CONDUCT, ACTS OR
OMISSIONS OF GBC OR BORROWER OR ANY OF THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS, ATTORNEYS OR ANY OTHER PERSONS AFFILIATED WITH GBC OR BORROWER, IN ALL
OF THE FOREGOING CASES, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE.
BORROWER:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
BY [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
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PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
BY [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
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SECRETARY OR ASS'T SECRETARY
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
BY [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
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PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
BY [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
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ASS'T SECRETARY
GBC:
GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT,
A DIVISION OF NATIONSCREDIT COMMERCIAL
CORPORATION
BY [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
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TITLE Vice President
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SCHEDULE TO
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
BORROWER(S): INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
DATE: JUNE 16, 1997
This Schedule is an integral part of the Loan and Security Agreement between
GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT, A DIVISION OF NATIONSCREDIT COMMERCIAL CORPORATION
("GBC") and the above-borrower ("Borrower") of even date.
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1. CREDIT LIMIT
(Section 1.1): An amount not to exceed the lesser of (1) or (2) below:
(1) $20,000,000 at any one time outstanding; or
(2) an amount equal to
(i) 65% of the amount of Borrower's Eligible
Receivables (as defined in Section 8 above), plus
65% of the amount of the Eligible Receivables (as
defined in Section 8 above) of Interplay
Productions Limited (U.K.) (the AUK Subsidiary@),
which Borrower represents is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Interplay Productions (the
"Parent"), plus
(ii) the lesser of (A) 100% of the Value of
Borrower's Eligible Inventory (as defined in
Section 8 above), consisting of "Interplay Titles"
(i.e. software titles as to which Borrower is the
publisher and does marketing and manufacturing)
and 20% of the Value of Borrower's Eligible
Inventory (as defined in Section 8 above),
consisting of "Affiliate Titles" (i.e. software
titles as to which Borrower is not the publisher
and does not do marketing and manufacturing) or
(B) $5,000,000. "Value", as used herein, means the
lower of cost or wholesale market value.
The UK Subsidiary shall provide a cross-corporate
guarantee and first-priority security interests in its
Receivables and other assets prior to the making of any
Loans with respect to the same. In order to be Eligible
Receivables, the UK Subsidiary's Receivables (the AUK
Receivables@) shall be billed from and payable to
offices in the UK (even though bills may be sent to,
and payments may be remitted from, other countries).
Currencies in which Receivables are denominated shall
be acceptable to GBC in its sole discretion.
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Loans will be made separately to each Borrower based on
the Receivables and Inventory of each Borrower. Loans
based on the UK Receivables will be made to the Parent.
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2. INTEREST.
INTEREST RATE (Section 1.2):
The interest rate in effect throughout each calendar
month during the term of this Agreement shall be the
highest "LIBOR Rate" in effect during such month, plus
4.87% per annum, provided that the interest rate in
effect in each month shall not be less than 8% per
annum, and provided that the interest charged for each
month shall be a minimum of $20,000, regardless of the
amount of the Obligations outstanding. Interest shall
be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year for the
actual number of days elapsed. "LIBOR Rate" has the
meaning set forth in Section 8 above.
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3. FEES (Section 1.3/Section 6.2):
Loan Fee: $200,000, payable concurrently herewith.
Termination Fee: $2,000 per month for each month (or portion thereof)
from the effective date of termination to the Maturity
Date
NSF Check Charge: $15.00 per item.
Wire Transfers: $15.00 per transfer.
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4. MATURITY DATE
(Section 6.1): MAY 31, 1998, subject to automatic renewal as provided
in Section 6.1 above, and early termination as provided
in Section 6.2 above.
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5. REPORTING.
(Section 5.2):
Borrower shall provide GBC with the following:
1. Annual financial statements, as soon as available, and
in any event within 120 days following the end of
Borrower's fiscal year, certified by independent
certified public accountants acceptable to GBC.
2. Quarterly unaudited financial statements, as soon as
available, and in any event within 45 days after the
end of each fiscal quarter of Borrower.
3. Monthly unaudited financial statements, as soon as
available, and in any event within 30 days after the
end of each month.
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4. Monthly Receivable agings, aged by invoice date, within
10 days after the end of each month.
5. Monthly accounts payable agings, aged by invoice date,
and outstanding or held check registers within 10 days
after the end of each month.
6. Monthly perpetual inventory reports for the Inventory
valued on a first-in, first-out basis at the lower of
cost or market (in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles) or such other inventory reports
as are reasonably requested by GBC, all within 30 days
after the end of each month.
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6. BORROWER INFORMATION:
PRIOR NAMES OF
BORROWER
(Section 3.2): See Exhibits hereto
PRIOR TRADE
NAMES OF BORROWER
(Section 3.2): See Exhibits hereto
EXISTING TRADE
NAMES OF BORROWER
(Section 3.2): See Exhibits hereto
OTHER LOCATIONS AND
ADDRESSES (Section 3.3): See Exhibits hereto
MATERIAL ADVERSE
LITIGATION (Section 3.10): See Exhibits hereto
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7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
7.1 CORPORATE STRUCTURE. BORROWERS represent and warrant that their
corporate structure is as follows: Interplay Productions (the "Parent")
owns 100% of the outstanding stock of the UK Subsidiary and Interplay OEM,
Inc., 91% of the outstanding stock of Shiny Entertainment, Inc. ("Shiny")
and 100% of the outstanding stock of Interplay Co., Ltd. (a Japanese
company) (the "Japanese Subsidiary"). The Japanese Subsidiary does not and
will not do business in the United States and does not and will not own any
assets in the United States. The UK Subsidiary, Interplay OEM, Inc., Shiny
and Interplay Co., Ltd. have no subsidiaries. The Parent has no other
subsidiaries, other than as set forth above.
7.2 AFFILIATE GUARANTIES. Concurrently, Borrowers shall cause the UK
Subsidiary to execute and deliver to GBC a Continuing Guarantee with
respect to all of the Obligations and security agreements, UCC-1 Financing
Statements and all such other documents as shall be necessary, in GBC's
judgment, to grant GBC a first priority security interest in all of its
assets, all of which shall be on such form as GBC shall specify.
7.3 PLEDGE OF SHINY STOCK. Concurrently, the Parent shall execute and
deliver to GBC a Stock Pledge Agreement pledging not less than 91% of the
outstanding stock of
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Shiny, in such form as GBC shall specify, and shall deliver to GBC
certificates evidencing such shares together with duly executed stock
powers with respect thereto. Throughout the term of this Agreement, said
pledged stock shall continue to represent not less than 91% of the
outstanding stock of Shiny, except for reductions in such percentage as a
result of the exercise of employee stock options.
7.4 COPYRIGHT FILINGS. Concurrently, Borrowers are executing and
delivering to GBC a Security Agreement in Copyrighted Works (the "Copyright
Agreement"). Borrower represents and covenants as follows:
(a) Future Owned Software. Borrower shall register with the United
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States Copyright Office (the "Copyright Office") all future software,
computer programs and other material works of authorship subject to United
States copyright protection ("Copyrights") which are hereafter owned,
developed or acquired by the Borrower, within 30 days after the date the
same are first owned, developed or acquired, and Borrower shall, within
said 30-day period cause the Copyright Agreement to be amended to include
such Copyrights, and cause such amendment to be filed in the Copyright
Office.
(b) Future Licensed Software. Borrower shall cause all Copyrights
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hereafter licensed by the Borrower as a licensee, which give rise to
Receivables and as to which Borrower has exclusive publishing rights in the
United States, to be registered by the owner thereof with the Copyright
Office, within 30 days after the date the same is licensed by the Borrower,
and Borrower shall, within said 30-day period cause its license or a
memorandum thereof to be filed in the Copyright Office and cause the
Copyright Agreement to be amended to include such license, and cause such
amendment to be filed in the Copyright Office.
(c) All Owned and Licensed Software. From the date hereof to and
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including November 29, 1997, not less than 50% of all Eligible Receivables
arising from the sale or licensing of Copyrights ("Copyright Receivables")
shall arise from the sale or licensing of Copyrights which have been
registered with the United States Copyright Office, and which are expressly
included in the Copyright Agreement filed with the Copyright Office; (iii)
on and after November 30, 1997 not less than 70% of all Copyright
Receivables shall arise from the sale or licensing of Copyrights which have
been registered with the United States Copyright Office, and which are
expressly included in the Copyright Agreement filed with the Copyright
Office.
(d) Shiny. Parent has filed in the Copyright Office its license
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rights to Shiny's products pursuant to Product Agreement between Parent and
Shiny dated July 24, 1995 (the "Shiny Exclusive Output Agreement"), and
Parent's license rights thereunder shall be included in the Copyright
Agreement filed with the Copyright Office. In addition, concurrently,
Borrower shall provide GBC with an agreement by Shiny, in form and
substance satisfactory to GBC, pursuant to which Shiny agrees not to modify
the Shiny Exclusive Output Agreement in such manner as to materially
increase the amount of advances, minimum guarantees, royalties or other
payments to be made by Parent to Shiny or to reduce materially of otherwise
adversely and materially affect any rights or obligations of Parent under
the Shine Exclusive Output Agreement, without GBC's prior written consent.
7.5 BAILEE AGREEMENTS. Concurrently, Borrowers shall cause Ditan, IPC,
Omni Resources, Advance Paper Box, Banta and Future Media to execute and
deliver Bailee Agreements in such form as GBC shall specify.
7.6 SUBORDINATED DEBT HOLDER AGREEMENTS. Within 30 days after the date
hereof, Borrower shall obtain and deliver to GBC (i) copies of signed
Subordination Agreements
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in favor of Imperial Bank in the form previously provided by the Borrower
to GBC, and (ii) signed Subordinated Debt Holder Agreements, in the form
provided to the Borrower by GBC, in each case, executed by the holders of
not less than 90% of the Parent's presently outstanding Subordinated
Secured Notes.
7.7 UK RECEIVABLES-STREAMLINE PROVISIONS.
(a) Borrowing Base Certificate. Daily reporting of transactions and
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daily schedules and assignments of Receivables and schedules of
collections, called for by Section 4.3 of this Loan Agreement, will not be
required with respect to the UK Receivables. Instead, the Borrower shall
provide GBC with a monthly Borrowing Base Certificate, in such form as GBC
shall from time to time specify, within 10 days after the end of each
month, with respect to the UK Receivables.
(b) Proceeds of Receivables. Delivery of the proceeds of Receivables
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within one business day after receipt, as called for by Sections 4.4 and
5.4 of this Loan Agreement will not be required with respect to the UK
Receivables.
(c) Termination of Streamline Provisions on Default. The provisions
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of Sections 7.6 (a) and 7.6 (b) above shall immediately terminate if any
Event of Default occurs and is continuing. Upon termination of said
provisions, the Borrower shall, then and thereafter, provide GBC with the
daily reporting of transactions and daily schedules and assignments of the
UK Receivables and schedules of collections, as called for by Section 4.3
of the Loan Agreement, and the Borrower shall cause the UK Subsidiary to
deliver all proceeds of UK Receivables and other Collateral to GBC, within
one business day after receipt, as called for by Sections 4.4 and 5.4 of
this Loan Agreement.
7.8 FOREIGN LAW PROVISIONS.
(a) No Reduction of Payments. The Borrower shall pay all amounts of
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principal, interest, fees and other amounts due under this Agreement free
and clear of, and without reduction for or on account of, any present and
future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, fees, assessments, charges,
deductions or withholdings and all liabilities with respect thereto
(excluding, in the case of GBC, income and franchise taxes imposed on it by
the jurisdiction under the laws of which GBC is organized or in which its
principal executive offices may be located or any political subdivision or
taxing authority thereof or therein) (all such nonexcluded taxes, levies,
imposts, duties, fees, assessments, charges, deductions, withholdings and
liabilities being hereinafter referred to as "Taxes"). If any Taxes shall
be required by law to be deducted or withheld from any payment, the
Borrower shall increase the amount paid so that GBC receives when due (and
is entitled to retain), after deduction or withholding for or on account of
such Taxes (including deductions or withholdings applicable to additional
sums payable under this Section), the full amount of the payment provided
for in this Agreement.
(b) Deduction or Withholding; Tax Receipts. If the Borrower makes
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any payment hereunder in respect of which it is required by law to make any
deduction or withholding, it shall pay the full amount to be deducted or
withheld to the relevant taxation or other authority within the time
allowed for such payment under applicable law and promptly thereafter shall
furnish to GBC an original or certified copy of a receipt evidencing
payment thereof, together with such other information and documents as GBC
may reasonably request. If no Taxes are payable in respect of any payment
hereunder or in connection herewith, the Borrower shall, upon request of
GBC, furnish to GBC a certificate from each appropriate taxing authority,
or an opinion of counsel acceptable to GBC, in either case stating that
such payment is exempt from or not subject to Taxes.
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(c) Indemnity. Without limiting any other provisions of this
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Agreement, if GBC is required by law to make any payment on account of
Taxes, or any liability in respect of any Tax is imposed, levied or
assessed against GBC, the Borrower shall indemnify GBC for and against such
payment or liability, together with any incremental taxes, interest or
penalties, and all costs and expenses, payable or incurred in connection
therewith, including Taxes imposed on amounts payable under this Section
7.8, whether or not such payment or liability was correctly or legally
asserted. A certificate of GBC as to the amount of any such payment shall,
in the absence of manifest error, be conclusive and binding for all
purposes.
(d) Other Charges. Without limiting any other provisions of this
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Agreement, the Borrower agrees to indemnify GBC against and hold it
harmless from any and all present and future stamp, transfer, documentary
and other such taxes, levies, fees, assessments and other charges made by
any jurisdiction by reason of the execution, delivery, performance and
enforcement of the Loan Documents.
(e) Obligation to Make Payments in Dollars. Payment in United States
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Dollars ("Dollars") of all amounts due under this Loan Agreement and all
other present and future documents, instruments and agreements relating
hereto (with this Loan Agreement, the "Loan Documents") is of the essence,
and Dollars shall be the currency of account in all events. The payment
obligations of the Borrower under the Loan Documents shall not be
discharged by an amount paid in another currency or in another place,
whether pursuant to a judgment or otherwise, to the extent that the amount
so paid on conversion to Dollars and transfer to GBC under normal banking
procedures (after premium and costs of exchange) does not yield the amount
of Dollars due under the Loan Documents. If, for the purposes of obtaining
judgment in any court, it is necessary to convert a sum due hereunder or
any other Loan Document in Dollars into another currency (the "Other
Currency"), the rate of exchange used shall be that at which in accordance
with normal banking procedures GBC could purchase Dollars with the Other
Currency on the Business Day preceding that on which final judgment is
given. The obligation of the Borrower in respect of any such sum due from
it to GBC under the Loan Documents shall, notwithstanding any judgment in
such Other Currency, be discharged only to the extent that on the Business
Day following receipt by GBC of any sum adjudged to be so due in the Other
Currency, GBC may in accordance with normal banking procedures purchase
Dollars with the Other Currency; if the Dollars so purchased are less than
the sum originally due GBC in Dollars, the Borrower agrees, as a separate
and independent obligation and notwithstanding any such judgment, to
indemnify GBC against such loss,
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and if the Dollars so purchased exceed the sum originally due to GBC in
Dollars, GBC agrees to remit to the Borrower such excess."
Borrower: GBC:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS Greyrock Business Credit,
a Division of NationsCredit Commercial
Corporation
By /s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick
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President or Vice President By /s/ Lisa Nagano
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Title V.P.
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By /s/ Steven Camps
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Ass't Secretary
Borrower:
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
By /s/ Jill S. Goldworn
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President or Vice President
By /s/ Lisa A. Latham
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Ass't Secretary
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Exhibit A-1
To
Schedule to Loan Security Agreement
Greyrock Business Credit
Interplay Productions and Interplay OEMS, Inc.
6. BORROWER INFORMATION
PRIOR NAMES OF BORROWER
(SECTION 3.2)
Interplay Productions
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Frank Fargo Corp.
Interplay OEM, Inc.
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None
<PAGE>
Exhibit A-2
To
Schedule to Loan Security Agreement
Greyrock Business Credit
Interplay Productions and Interplay OEMS, Inc.
PRIOR TRADE NAMES OF BORROWER
(SECTION 3.2)
Interplay Productions
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None
Interplay OEM, Inc.
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None
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Exhibit A-3
To
Schedule to Loan Security Agreement
Greyrock Business Credit
Interplay Productions and Interplay OEMS, Inc.
EXISTING TRADE NAMES OF BORROWER
(SECTION 3.2)
Interplay Productions
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Brainstorm
VR Sports
I.O.L.
MacPlay
Digital Voodoo
Interplay Pictures
Interplay OEM, Inc.
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Interplay Licensing & Merchandising
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Exhibit A-4
To
Schedule to Loan Security Agreement
Greyrock Business Credit
Interplay Productions and Interplay OEMS, Inc.
OTHER LOCATIONS AND ADDRESSES
(SECTION 3.3)
Interplay Productions
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Interplay Productions
16795, 16815 and 16845 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92606
IPC
9400 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92718
Ditan
3317 Ardin Road
Hayward, CA 94545
Advance Paper Box
6100 S. Gramercy Place
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Omni Resources
590 Brennan Street
San Jose, CA 92618
Banta Global Turnkey
3351 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618
Future Media
25136 Anza Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
Interplay OEM, Inc.
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Same as above
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Exhibit A-5
To
Schedule to Loan Security Agreement
Greyrock Business Credit
Interplay Productions and Interplay OEMS, Inc.
MATERIAL ADVERSE LITIGATION
(SECTION 3.10)
Interplay Productions
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1. David Weinstock dba The Chessworks Studio. Interplay received a
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letter dated November 4, 1996. The Chessworks Studio alleges that
Interplay's use of the mark "Chess Mates" may infringe its rights to
the mark "The Chess Mate." The Chessworks Studio and Interplay are
currently in discussions to resolve the matter. The Company does not
believe that this dispute will have a material adverse impact on the
Company or its financial condition or business
Interplay OEM, Inc.
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None
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[LOGO OF INTERPLAY APPEARS HERE]
June 19, 1997
Greyrock Business Credit
a Division of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation
10880 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 950
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Re: Interplay Productions
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Gentlemen:
In order to facilitate the closing of the Loan and Security Agreement
transaction between Interplay Productions, a California corporation ("Parent"),
Interplay OEM, Inc., a California corporation ("OEM"), and Greyrock Business
Credit, a division of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation ("Greyrock"), the
parties have executed the transaction documents with certain points still
outstanding. The parties agree under this side letter to the final
modifications to the definitive transaction documents as follows:
SCHEDULE TO LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
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Section 7.6. Section 7.6 of the Schedule to Loan and Security Agreement is
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hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
(a) Borrower represents and warrants to GBC that the principal
amount of the presently outstanding Subordinated Secured Promissory Notes
of the Parent (the "Notes") is $14,803,000 and that the holders of
approximately $9,100,000 of the Notes previously signed subordination and
standstill agreements in favor of Imperial Bank. Within 30 days of the date
hereof, Borrower shall obtain and deliver to GBC Subordinated Debt Holder
Agreements ("SDH Agreements"), in the form provided to the Borrower by GBC,
executed by the holder of not less than 20% in principal amount of the
Notes; and within 60 days hereof, Borrower shall obtain and deliver to GBC
SDH Agreements executed by the holders of an additional 20% in principal
amount of the Notes; and within 90 days after the date hereof, Borrower
shall obtain and deliver to GBC SDH Agreements, executed by the holders of
an additional 20% in principal amount of the Notes, so that within 90 days
after the date hereof GBC will have signed SDH Agreements from the holders
of a total of at least 60% in principal amount of the Notes.
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Greyrock Business Credit
A Division of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation
June 19, 1997
Page 2
(b) In addition, Borrower shall use its diligent efforts to obtain
subordination and standstill agreements in favor of GBC from the holders of
Notes who did not previously sign Subordination Agreements in favor of
Imperial Bank (the "Non-signing Holders"), in substantially the Imperial
Bank form, within 90 days after the date hereof. In the event any of the
Non-signing Holders, who have not signed such subordination and standstill
agreements in favor of GBC, take any actions which would be prohibited by
such subordination and standstill agreements if they had signed them, the
same shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder.
PLEDGE AGREEMENT
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Section 3. Add the following words at the end of Section 3 to the Pledge
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Agreement:
"other than as set forth in the Shareholders Agreement dated July 24, 1995
between Pledgor, and Shiny Entertainment, Inc. and David Perry as modified
by that certain letter agreement dated June [16], 1997."
Section 4. Add to Section 4 at the top of Page 2, commencing in the first line
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on that page replace the words commencing with "due" and ending with "event of
default," to read as follows:
"due, or within any applicable cure period, part or all of any of the
Obligations, or any event of default"
Section 5. Add to Section 5 at the top of page 2, in the fourth line on that
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page between the words "thereafter" and "GBC shall," the words:
"so long as such Event of Default has not been either cured or waived,"
Exhibit A. The blank on Exhibit A should be completed so that the Exhibit
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reads:
"8,500,000 shares of Common Stock of Shiny Entertainment, Inc."
CROSS-CORPORATE CONTINUING GUARANTY
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Section 3. On page 2, in Section 3, at the twelfth through eighteenth lines,
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delete the words:
"or any failure of GBC to comply with any provision of applicable law in
enforcing any security interest in or lien upon any property securing any
or all of the Indebtedness including, but not limited to, any failure by
GBC to dispose of
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Greyrock Business Credit
A Division of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation
June 19, 1997
Page 3
any property securing any or all of the Indebtedness in a commercially
reasonable manner;"
Section 7. On page 3, in Section 7, at the seventh through eighth lines, delete
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the words "default or".
Section 9. On page 3, in Section 9, at the seventh line, between the words
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"indebtedness." and "No payment", insert the words:
"Except as permitted by the Loan Agreement,"
Section 16. On page 5, in Section 16, commencing with the sixteenth line,
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replace the section which begins with "one year after" and ends with "such one
year period" to read as follows:
"within two years after such claim or cause of action accrues, and service
of a summons and complaint on an officer of GBC or any other person
authorized to accept service of process on behalf of GBC, within 60 days
thereafter, Guarantor agrees that such two-year period"
TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR PARENT
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Section 3.3. On page 3, immediately before the first sentence of that section,
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insert the words:
"Except as provided in the Loan Documents,"
SECURITY AGREEMENT IN COPYRIGHTED WORKS
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Section 2(b). On page 2 in Section 2(b), delete from the first line the words
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"non-exclusive".
Section 2(d). On page 2 in Section 2(d), add the following words after the word
- ------------
"Grantor" at the end of that section:
"; provided such Schedules also include copyrights licensed by Grantor."
Section 3(d). On page 3, in Section 3(d), in the second line between the words
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"contractors," and "to assign", insert the words:
"who develop products on a "work for hire" basis"
<PAGE>
Greyrock Business Credit
A Division of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation
June 19, 1997
Page 4
Please countersign this side letter confirming the agreement of Greyrock to
the modifications to the Loan Documents expressly provided by Parent and OEM on
this side letter.
Sincerely yours,
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, a California
corporation
By: /s/ Steven Camps
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Steven "Chuck" Camps,
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating
Officer and Assistant Secretary
INTERPLAY OEM, INC., a California
corporation
By: /s/ Steven Camps
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Steven "Chuck" Camps,
Chief Financial Officer
AGREED & ACCEPTED:
GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT, a division
of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation
By: /s/ Lisa Nagano
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Its: Vice President
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<PAGE>
________________________________________________________________________________
[LOGO OF GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT APPEARS HERE]
AMENDMENT TO LOAN DOCUMENTS
BORROWER(S): INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
ADDRESS: 16815 VON KARMAN AVE.
IRVINE, CA 92606
DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
THIS AMENDMENT TO LOAN DOCUMENTS is entered into between GREYROCK BUSINESS
CREDIT, a Division of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation ("GBC"), whose
address is 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 950, Los Angeles, CA 90024 and the
borrowers named above (jointly and severally, the "Borrower").
The Parties agree to amend the Loan and Security Agreement between them,
dated JUNE 16, 1997 (as amended, the "Loan Agreement") as follows, effective on
the date hereof. (This Amendment, the Loan Agreement, any prior written
amendments to said agreements signed by GBC and the Borrower, and all other
written documents and agreements between GBC and the Borrower are referred to
herein collectively as the "Loan Documents". Capitalized terms used but not
defined in this Amendment, shall have the meanings set forth in the Loan
Agreement.)
1. INCREASE IN CREDIT LIMIT. Section 1(1) of the Schedule to the Loan
Agreement, which presently reads "(1) $20,000,000 at any one time outstanding;
or" is amended to read as follows:
"(1) An amount equal to the "Dollar Limit" (as defined below); or"
and the following is added at the end of Section 1 of the Schedule:
"As used herein 'Dollar Limit' means the following amounts during the
following periods:
From September 10, 1997 to and including October 30, 1997 $30,000,000
From October 30, 1997 to and including January 31, 1998 $25,000,000
From January 31, 1998 to and including February 28, 1998 $22,500,000
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GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT AMENDMENT TO LOAN DOCUMENTS
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From February 28, 1998 and thereafter $20,000,000"
2. LETTER OF CREDIT FACILITY. Borrower and GBC are concurrently entering
into a Letter of Credit Agreement, providing for a temporary letter of credit
facility for the Borrower.
3. FEE. In consideration for GBC entering into this Amendment and the
Letter of Credit Agreement, the Borrower shall concurrently pay GBC a fee in the
amount of $75,000, which shall be non-refundable and in addition to all interest
and other fees payable to GBC under the Loan Documents. GBC is authorized to
charge said fee to Borrower's loan account.
4. REPRESENTATIONS TRUE. Borrower represents and warrants to GBC that
all representations and warranties set forth in the Loan Agreement, as amended
hereby, are true and correct.
5. GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Amendment, the Loan Agreement, and the other
Loan Documents set forth in full all of the representations and agreements of
the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior
discussions, representations, agreements and understandings between the parties
with respect to the subject hereof. Except as herein expressly amended, all of
the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents
shall continue in full force and effect and the same are hereby ratified and
confirmed.
Borrower: GBC:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT,
a Division of NationsCredit
Commercial Corporation
By /s/ Steven Camps
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President or Vice President
By /s/ Lisa Nagano
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Title VP
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Borrower:
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
By /s/ Steven Camps
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Secretary/CFO
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AMENDMENT TO LOAN DOCUMENTS
BORROWER(S): INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 1998
THIS AMENDMENT TO LOAN DOCUMENTS is entered into between GREYROCK BUSINESS
CREDIT, a Division of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation ("GBC"), whose
address is 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 950, Los Angeles, CA 90024 and the
borrower named above ("Borrower").
The Parties agree to amend the Loan and Security Agreement between them,
dated June 16, 1997 (the "Loan Agreement"), as modified by that certain Letter
Agreement dated June 19, 1997 (the "Letter Agreement"), as follows. (This
Amendment, the Loan Agreement, the Letter Agreement, any prior written
amendments to said agreements signed by GBC and the Borrower, and all other
written documents and agreements between GBC and the Borrower are referred to
herein collectively as the "Loan Documents". Capitalized terms used but not
defined in this Amendment, shall have the meanings set forth in the Loan
Agreement.)
1. INCREASE IN CREDIT LIMIT. The portion of Section 1 of the Schedule,
which presently reads as follows:
"1. CREDIT LIMIT (Section 1.1): An amount not to exceed the lesser of (1)
or (2) below:
"(1) An amount equal to the "Dollar Limit" (as defined below); or
"(2) an amount equal to
"(i) 65% of the amount of Borrower's Eligible
Receivables (as defined in Section 8 above), plus 65% of the
amount of the Eligible Receivables (as defined in Section 8
above) of Interplay Productions Limited (U.K.) (the 'UK
Subsidiary'), which Borrower represents is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Interplay Productions (the 'Parent'), plus
"(ii) the lesser of (A) 100% of the Value of Borrower's
Eligible Inventory (as defined in Section 8 above),
consisting of 'Interplay Titles' (i.e. software titles as to
which Borrower is the publisher and does marketing and
manufacturing) and 20% of the Value of Borrower's Eligible
Inventory (as defined in Section 8 above), consisting of
'Affiliate Titles' (i.e. software titles as to which
Borrower is not the publisher and
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does not do marketing and manufacturing) or (B) $5,000,000. 'Value',
as used herein, means the lower of cost or wholesale market value."
"As used herein 'Dollar Limit' means the following amounts during the
following periods:
"From September 10, 1997 to and including October 30, $30,000,000
1997
"From October 30, 1997 to and including January 31, $25,000,000
1998
"From January 31, 1998 to and including February 28, $22,500,000
1998
"From February 28, 1998 and thereafter $20,000,000"
is amended to read as follows:
"1. CREDIT LIMIT (Section 1.1): An amount not to exceed the lesser of (1)
or (2) below:
"(A) an amount equal to the 'Dollar Limit' (as defined below) at any
one time outstanding; or
"(B) an amount equal to
"(1) 65% of the amount of Borrower's Eligible Receivables (as
defined in Section 8 above), plus 65% of the amount of the Eligible
Receivables (as defined in Section 8 above) of Interplay Productions
Limited (U.K.) (the 'UK Subsidiary'), which Borrower represents is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Interplay Productions (the 'Parent'),
"Plus
"(2) the lesser of (A) 100% of the Value of Borrower's Eligible
Inventory (as defined in Section 8 above), consisting of 'Interplay
Titles' (i.e. software titles as to which Borrower is the publisher
and does marketing and manufacturing) and 20% of the Value of
Borrower's Eligible Inventory (as defined in Section 8 above),
consisting of 'Affiliate Titles' (i.e. software titles as to which
Borrower is not the publisher and does not do marketing and
manufacturing) or (B) $5,000,000. 'Value', as used herein, means the
lower of cost or wholesale market value."
"Plus
"(3) The 'Permitted Overadvance Amount' (as defined below).
"As used above, 'Dollar Limit' shall mean the following amounts
during the following periods:
"Present to August 30, 1998 $35,000,000
"August 31, 1998 to December 30, 1998 $30,000,000
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"December 31, 1998 to May 31, 1999 and
thereafter $25,000,000
"As used above, 'Permitted Overadvance Amount' shall mean the
following amounts during the following periods:
"Present to June 29, 1998 $10,000,000
"June 30, 1998 -0-
"July 1, 1998 to August 30, 1998 $10,000,000
"August 31, 1998 to December 30, 1998 $ 5,000,000
"December 31, 1998 to May 31, 1999 and
thereafter -0-
"It is a material part of the agreement between GBC and Borrower that
the Permitted Overadvance Amount be reduced to zero on June 30, 1998
and on the other dates shown above, and that the Dollar Limit and
Permitted Overadvance Amounts be reduced as set forth above on the
dates set forth above, and any failure to do so shall constitute an
Event of Default."
2. EXTENSION. The date "May 31, 1998" in Section 4 of the Schedule is
hereby amended to read "May 31, 1999".
3. FEE.
(a) In consideration for GBC entering into this Amendment, the
Borrower shall pay GBC a fee in the amount of $225,000 (the "Line Increase and
Extension Fee"), which is fully earned on the date hereof, non-refundable and in
addition to all interest and other fees payable to GBC under the Loan Documents.
(b) The Line Increase and Extension Fee shall be payable, without
interest, in 12 equal monthly installments of $18,750 each, commencing on March
1, 1998 and continuing on the first day of each month thereafter until paid in
full, provided that the entire unpaid balance of the Line Increase and Extension
Fee shall be payable in full on any termination of the Loan Agreement. GBC is
authorized to charge the monthly payments of the Line Increase and Extension Fee
to Borrower's loan account, as they come due.
(c) The Line Increase and Extension Fee shall be included in the
"Obligations" for all purposes of the Loan Agreement, except that it shall not
be considered outstanding for purposes of determining compliance with the Credit
Limit under Section 1 of the Schedule.
4. REPRESENTATIONS TRUE. Borrower represents and warrants to GBC that
all representations and warranties set forth in the Loan Agreement, as amended
hereby, are true and correct.
5. GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Amendment, the Loan Agreement, and the other
Loan Documents set forth in full all of the representations and agreements of
the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior
discussions, representations, agreements and understandings between the parties
with respect to the subject hereof. Except as herein expressly
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amended, all of the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement and the other
Loan Documents shall continue in full force and effect and the same are hereby
ratified and confirmed.
Borrower: GBC:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT,
a Division of NationsCredit
Commercial
Corporation
By /s/ Christopher J. Kilpatrick
------------------------------
President or Vice President
By /s/ Lisa Nagano
By /s/ Lisa Ann Latham --------------------------------
----------------------------- Title V.P.
Secretary ----------------------------
Borrower:
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
By /s/ Jill S. Goldworn
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President
By /s/ Lori Colombana
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Secretary
CONSENT
The undersigned, guarantor, acknowledges that its consent to the foregoing
Agreement is not required, but the undersigned nevertheless does hereby consent
to the foregoing Agreement and to the documents and agreements referred to
therein and to all future modifications and amendments thereto, and any
termination thereof, and to any and all other present and future documents and
agreements between or among the foregoing parties. Nothing herein shall in any
way limit any of the terms or provisions of the Continuing Guaranty of the
undersigned, all of which are hereby ratified and affirmed.
Interplay Productions Limited (U.K.)
By /s/ Peter A. Bilotta
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Title President
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EXHIBIT 10.18
________________________________________________________________________________
[LOGO OF GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT APPEARS HERE]
LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
BORROWER(S): INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
ADDRESS: 16815 VON KARMAN AVE.
IRVINE, CA 92606
DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated the above date, is entered
into between GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT, a Division of NationsCredit Commercial
Corporation ("GBC") and the borrower named above ("Borrower"), in connection
with the Loan and Security Agreement ("Loan Agreement") between GBC and Borrower
dated JUNE 16, 1997. This Agreement is an integral part of the Loan Agreement,
and all of the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement are incorporated
herein by this reference. (Capitalized terms used in this Agreement, which are
not defined in this Agreement, shall have the meanings set forth in the Loan
Agreement. This Agreement, the Loan Agreement and all other present and future
documents instruments and agreements between GBC and the Borrower are referred
to herein collectively as the "Loan Documents.")
1. LETTERS OF CREDIT.
1.1 LCS. In order to assist Borrower in establishing or opening a
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documentary Letter of Credit (the "LC" or "LCs") with a bank, trust company or
other issuer ("Bank") in the amount of $5,858,568, to cover the purchase of
goods by Borrower, Borrower has requested that GBC join in the application for
the LC, and/or provide guarantees of, and/or indemnities with respect to,
payment or performance of the LC and/or any drafts or acceptances thereunder
and/or Borrower's obligations in connection therewith (collectively,
"Guarantees"). The amount, extent, terms and conditions of the LC and any
drafts or acceptance relating thereto and all matters and transactions relating
thereto, shall in all respects be subject to approval by GBC in its sole
discretion and shall be subject to change, modification and revision by GBC at
any time and from time to time, in its sole discretion.
1.2 CONDITIONS. Without limiting any of the terms of the Loan
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Agreement or other Loan Documents, and without limiting the fact that the
issuance of Guarantees by GBC is a matter of its sole discretion, the issuance
of Guarantees by GBC shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a) No Event of Default and no event which, with notice or passage of
time or both, would constitute an Event of Default shall have occurred and be
continuing.
(b) No Guarantees shall be issued after September 11, 1997.
(c) The LC shall have an expiration date of no later than November 15,
1997.
1.3 COLLATERAL LCS. Borrower represents and warrants that the goods
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being purchased with the LC are being simultaneously sold, and Borrower has
received from its customers duly issued letters of credit in the aggregate
amount of not less than $_____________ as to which Borrower is the beneficiary
(the "Collateral LCs"), representing the proceeds of sale of such goods. All
Collateral LCs shall, in all respects by in form and substance satisfactory to
GBC in its sole discretion
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and shall be issued by banks satisfactory to GBC in its sole discretion.
Borrower acknowledges and agrees that GBC has a perfected security interest in
all of the Collateral LCs under the Loan Agreement.
1.3 PAYMENT ON COLLATERAL LCS. All proceeds of the Collateral LCs
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(the "Proceeds") shall be held in trust by Borrower for GBC and shall be
delivered by Borrower to GBC immediately on receipt and in the form received, to
be held as additional collateral for all of the Obligations, including without
limitation the obligations of the Borrower under this Agreement. GBC may
comingle the Proceeds with GBC's other funds, and GBC shall not be required to
pay interest on the Proceeds.
2. LC LIMITS. The total amount of all LC Obligations and all outstanding
"Loans" and other "Obligations" (as defined in the Loan Agreement) shall not at
any time exceed the "Dollar Limit" specified in Section 1 of the Schedule to the
Loan Agreement, and if for any reason they do, Borrower shall immediately pay
the excess to GBC to be applied to the Obligations in such order and manner as
GBC shall determine in its sole discretion.
3. GENERAL. Without limiting any of the other provisions of this
Agreement, this Agreement is subject to all of the General LC Provisions
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and to the General
Provisions of Section 9 of the Loan Agreement, as well as all other provisions
of the Loan Agreement, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by this
reference.
4. MUTUAL WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. BORROWER AND GBC EACH HEREBY WAIVE THE
RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF,
OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER PRESENT OR FUTURE
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT BETWEEN GBC AND BORROWER, OR ANY CONDUCT, ACTS OR
OMISSIONS OF GBC OR BORROWER OR ANY OF THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS, ATTORNEYS OR ANY OTHER PERSONS AFFILIATED WITH GBC OR BORROWER, IN ALL
OF THE FOREGOING CASES, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE.
Borrower: GBC:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT,
a Division of NationsCredit
Commercial Corporation
By /s/ Steven Camps
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President or Vice President
By /s/ Lisa Nagano
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Title VP
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Borrower:
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
By /s/ Steven Camps
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Secretary/CFO
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GENERAL LC PROVISIONS
Attached to and forming a part of the Letter of Credit Agreement between
GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT, a Division of NationsCredit Commercial Corporation
("GBC") and Interplay Productions and Interplay OEM, Inc. (jointly and
severally, "Borrower").
1. INDEMNITY. Borrower unconditionally agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
GBC harmless from any and all indebtedness, liabilities, obligations, losses and
claims, of every sort whatsoever, however arising, whether present or future,
fixed or contingent, due or to become due, paid or incurred, arising, incurred
in connection with, or relating to, any LCs, applications for LCs, Guarantees,
drafts or acceptances thereunder or LC Collateral (as defined below), including
without limitation (i) any and all losses and claims due to any action or
omission by any Bank, any errors or omissions of GBC or any Bank, or otherwise,
(ii) all amounts due or which may become due under LCs, or any drafts or
acceptances thereunder, (iii) all liabilities and obligations under any
steamship or airway guarantees or releases or any Guarantees, (iv) all amounts
charged or chargeable to Borrower or to GBC by any Bank, any other financial
institution or any correspondent bank which opens, issues or is involved with
the LCs, (v) all other bank charges, and (vi) all fees, commissions, duties,
taxes, costs of insurance, and all such other charges and expenses which may
pertain either directly or indirectly to any LC, draft, acceptance, or Guarantee
or to the goods or documents relating thereto. Borrower's obligation to
indemnify GBC under this Agreement and Borrower's other obligations under this
Agreement are referred to herein as the "LC Obligations" (which shall include,
without limitaion, the aggregate face amounts of all LCs and Guarantees).
Borrower's LC Obligations shall not be modified or diminished for any reason or
in any manner whatsoever, shall be included in the "Obligations" (as defined in
the Loan Agreement), and shall survive termination of the Loan Agreement and any
other Loan Document. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Borrower
agrees that any charges made to GBC by any Bank for Borrower's account or
relating to any LC shall be conclusive on Borrower and may be charged to any of
Borrower's Loan accounts with GBC. GBC shall have the right, at any time and
without notice to Borrower, to charge any of Borrower's Loan accounts with GBC
with the amount of any and all sums due from Borrower to GBC under this
Agreement, and the same shall constitute Loans for all purposes of the Loan
Documents and shall bear interest at the rate provided in the Loan Agreement.
All sums payable by Borrower to GBC under this Agreement shall be paid solely in
United States dollars.
3. SECURITY. Without limiting the security interests granted in the Loan
Documents, Borrower hereby grants GBC a security interest in the following (the
"LC Collateral"), whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower, wherever
located, whether in transit or not, to secure all of the Obligations: all bills
of lading, shipping documents, documents of title, chattel paper, invoices,
cash, checks, drafts, notes, documents, warehouse, shipping and dock receipts,
and other title, payment, or other instruments, and instruments, whether
negotiable or not, relating to any LC, and all goods and inventory relating
thereto in all stages of manufacture, process or production, and all cash and
non-cash proceeds and insurance proceeds thereof of whatever sort and however
arising. All references in the Loan Agreement to "Collateral" shall, for all
purposes, include without limitation the LC Collateral, and all terms and
provisions of the Loan Agreement applicable to Collateral shall also apply to
the LC Collateral.
4. NON-RESPONSIBILITY. GBC shall not be responsible for: the existence,
character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of the goods
purporting to be represented by any documents; any difference or variation in
the character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of the
goods from that expressed in the documents; the validity, sufficiency or
genuineness of any documents or of any endorsements thereon, even if such
documents should in fact prove to be in any or all respects invalid,
insufficient, fraudulent or forged; the time, place, manner or order in which
shipment is made; partial or incomplete shipment, or failure or omission to ship
any or all of the goods referred to in the LCs or documents; any deviation from
instructions, delay, default, or fraud by the shipper and/or anyone else in
connection with the LC Collateral or the shipping thereof; or any breach of
contract between the
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shipper or vendors and Borrower. Furthermore, without being limited by the
foregoing, GBC shall not be responsible for any act or omission with respect to
or in connection with any LC Collateral.
5. GBC'S AUTHORITY. Borrower agrees that any action taken by GBC, if taken in
good faith, or any action taken by any Bank, under or in connection with the
LCs, the Guarantees, the drafts or acceptances, or the LC Collateral, shall be
binding on Borrower and shall not result in any liability of GBC to Borrower. In
furtherance thereof, GBC shall have the full right and authority to clear and
resolve any questions of non-compliance of documents; to give any instructions
as to acceptance or rejection of any documents or goods; to execute any and all
applications for steamship or airway guarantees, indemnities or delivery orders;
to grant any extensions of the maturity of, time or payment for, or time of
presentation of, any drafts, acceptances, or documents; and to agree to any
amendments, renewals, extensions, modifications, changes or cancellations of any
of the terms or conditions of any of the applications, LCs, drafts or
acceptances; all in GBC's sole name, and the Bank shall be entitled to comply
with and honor any and all such documents or instruments executed by or received
solely from GBC, all without any notice to or any consent from Borrower.
6. GBC'S RIGHTS. Any rights, remedies, duties or obligations granted or
undertaken by Borrower to any Bank in any application for LCs, or any standing
agreement relating to LCs or otherwise, shall be deemed to have been granted to
GBC and apply in all respects to GBC and shall be in addition to any rights,
remedies, duties or obligations contained herein. Borrower hereby agrees that
prior to the payment of all Obligations to GBC, GBC may be deemed to be the
absolute owner of, with unqualified rights to possession and disposition of, all
LC Collateral, all of which may be held by GBC as security as herein provided.
Should possession of any LC Collateral be transferred to Borrower, said LC
Collateral shall continue to serve as security as herein provided, and any goods
or inventory covered hereby may be sold, transferred or disposed of only as
permitted by the Loan Documents.
7. NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Without GBC's prior written approval, Borrower agrees
not to clear or resolve any questions of non-compliance of documents; not to
give any instructions as to acceptance or rejection of any documents or goods;
not to execute any applications for steamship or airway guarantees, indemnities
or delivery orders; not to grant any extensions of the maturity of, time of
payment for, or time of presentation of, any drafts, acceptances or documents;
and not to agree to any amendments, renewals, extensions, modifications, changes
or cancellations of any of the terms or conditions of any of the appli cations,
LCs, drafts or acceptances.
8. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower shall cause: all necessary import, export
or other licenses or certificates for the import or handling of the LC
Collateral to be promptly procured; all foreign and domestic governmental laws
and regulations in regard to the shipment and importation of the LC Collateral,
or the financing thereof to be promptly and fully complied with; and any
certificates in that regard that GBC may at any time request to be promptly
furnished. In this connection, Borrower warrants and represents to GBC that all
shipments made under the LCs are and shall be in accordance with the
governmental laws and regulations of the countries in which the shipments
originate and terminate, and shall not be prohibited by any such laws or
regulations. Borrower assumes all risk, liability and responsibility for, and
agrees to pay and discharge, all present and future local, state, federal or
foreign taxes, duties, and levies. Any embargo, restriction, laws, customs or
regulations of any country, state, city, or other political subdivision, where
the Collateral is or may be located, or wherein payments are to be made, or
wherein drafts may be drawn, negotiated, accepted, or paid, shall be solely
Borrower's risk, liability and responsibility.
9. TERMINATION. Without limiting any of the terms of the Loan Agreement, on
the effective date of termination of the Loan Agreement, in addition to paying
and performing in full all other Obligations, Borrower shall provide cash
collateral to GBC in an amount equal to 110% of the amount of all LC
Obligations, to secure all of the Obligations, and Borrower shall execute and
deliver to GBC a pledge agreement with respect thereto on GBC's standard form.
(If the Loan Agreement provides for a lesser amount of cash collateral, this
Agreement shall control..)
10. DEFAULT. On any failure to pay or perform any Obligation when due, or the
occurrence of any other "Event of Default" (as defined in the Loan Agreement),
GBC shall have all of the rights and remedies set forth in the Loan Documents
and which it otherwise has under applicable law, and without
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limiting the generality of the foregoing, GBC shall have the right to require
Borrower to deposit cash collateral with GBC in an amount equal to 110% of the
amount of all LC Obligations, to secure all of the Obligations, and Borrower
shall execute and deliver to GBC a pledge agreement with respect thereto on
GBC's standard form.
11. POWER OF ATTORNEY. Without limiting the terms of any of the Loan
Documents, Borrower hereby appoints each employee, attorney or agent of GBC as
Borrower's attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in each of them, at
GBC's option, but without obligation, with or without notice to Borrower, in
connection with any LC and any purchase agreement or other document or agreement
entered into, or goods delivered, in connection therewith, at Borrower's
expense, to do any or all of the following in Borrower's name or otherwise: (i)
to sign or endorse all warehouse, shipping, dock or other receipts, letters of
credit, notes, acceptances, checks, drafts, money orders and all other evidence
of indebtedness, and all financing statements, invoices, trust receipts, bills
of lading and other title documents; (ii) to complete any transaction in
connection with, arising out of, or which is the subject of any LC or Guarantee,
to obtain, execute and deliver all necessary or proper documents in connection
therewith and to collect the proceeds thereof; (iii) upon any Event of Default
under the Loan Agreement, or this Agreement, to cancel, rescind, terminate,
modify, amend, or adjust, in any other way, in whole or in part, any transaction
in connection with, arising out of, or which is the subject of any LC or
Guarantee; and (iv) to do any and all other acts and things which may be
necessary or appropriate in connection with this Agreement or any LC, or any
transaction relating thereto, or to enable GBC to obtain payment of any
Obligations. The power of attorney granted hereunder is coupled with an
interest and shall be irrevocable until all Obligations have been paid in full.
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EXHIBIT 10.19
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[LOGO OF GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT APPEARS HERE]
LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
BORROWER(S): INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
ADDRESS: 16815 VON KARMAN AVE.
IRVINE, CA 92606
DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated the above date, is entered
into between GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT, a Division of NationsCredit Commercial
Corporation ("GBC") and the borrower named above ("Borrower"), in connection
with the Loan and Security Agreement ("Loan Agreement") between GBC and Borrower
dated JUNE 16, 1997. This Agreement is an integral part of the Loan Agreement,
and all of the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement are incorporated
herein by this reference. (Capitalized terms used in this Agreement, which are
not defined in this Agreement, shall have the meanings set forth in the Loan
Agreement. This Agreement, the Loan Agreement and all other present and future
documents instruments and agreements between GBC and the Borrower are referred
to herein collectively as the "Loan Documents.") *THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT
SUPERSEDE THE LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BORROWER AND GBC DATED
SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 (THE "SEPTEMBER 10 AGREEMENT"). THE SEPTEMBER 10 AGREEMENT
SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AND CONTINUE TO APPLY TO THE LETTER OF
CREDIT REFERRED TO THEREIN.
1. LETTERS OF CREDIT. From time to time, in order to assist Borrower in
establishing or opening Letters of Credit (the "LCs") with a bank, trust company
or other issuer ("Bank") to cover the purchase of goods or for other purposes,
Borrower may request that GBC join in the applications for the LCs, and/or
provide guarantees of, and/or indemnities with respect to, payment or
performance of the LCs and/or any drafts or acceptances thereunder and/or
Borrower's obligations in connection therewith (collectively, "Guarantees").
The decision to do so shall be a matter of GBC's sole discretion. In the event
GBC joins in such applications and/or provides Guarantees, the transactions
shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The amount,
extent, terms and conditions of the LCs and any drafts or acceptance relating
thereto, shall in all respects be determined solely by GBC and shall be subject
to change, modification and revision by GBC at any time and from time to time,
in its discretion.
2. INDEMNITY. Borrower unconditionally agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold GBC harmless from any and all indebtedness, liabilities, obligations,
losses and claims, of every sort whatsoever, however arising, whether present or
future, fixed or contingent, due or to become due, paid or incurred, arising,
incurred in connection with, or relating to, any LCs, applications for LCs,
Guarantees, drafts or acceptances thereunder or LC Collateral (as defined
below), including without limitation (i) any and all losses and claims due to
any action or omission by any Bank, any errors or omissions of GBC or any Bank,
or otherwise, (ii) all amounts due or which may become due under LCs, or any
drafts or acceptances thereunder, (iii) all liabilities and obligations under
any steamship or airway guarantees or releases or any Guarantees, (iv) all
amounts charged or chargeable to Borrower or to GBC by any Bank, any other
financial institution or any correspondent bank which opens, issues or is
involved with the LCs, (v) all other bank charges, and (vi) all fees,
commissions, duties, taxes, costs of insurance, and all such other charges and
expenses which may pertain either directly or indirectly to any LC, draft,
acceptance, or Guarantee or to the goods or documents relating thereto.
Borrower's obligation to indemnify GBC under this Agreement and Borrower's other
obligations under this Agreement are referred to herein as the "LC Obligations"
(which shall include, without limitation, the aggregate face amounts of all LCs
and Guarantees). Borrower's LC Obligations shall not be modified or diminished
for any reason or in any manner whatsoever, shall be included in the
"Obligations" (as defined in the Loan Agreement), and shall survive
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termination of the Loan Agreement and any other Loan Document. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, Borrower agrees that any charges made to GBC by
any Bank for Borrower's account or relating to any LC shall be conclusive on
Borrower and may be charged to any of Borrower's Loan accounts with GBC. GBC
shall have the right, at any time and without notice to Borrower, to charge any
of Borrower's Loan accounts with GBC with the amount of any and all sums due
from Borrower to GBC under this Agreement, and the same shall constitute Loans
for all purposes of the Loan Documents and shall bear interest at the rate
provided in the Loan Agreement. All sums payable by Borrower to GBC under this
Agreement shall be paid solely in United States dollars.
3. LC LIMITS. The total amount of all LC Obligations and all outstanding
"Loans" and other "Obligations" (as defined in the Loan Agreement) shall not at
any time exceed the maximum amount of all Loans and other Obligations specified
in Section 1.1 of the Loan Agreement, and if for any reason they do, Borrower
shall immediately pay the excess to GBC to be applied to the Obligations in such
order and manner as GBC shall determine in its sole discretion.
4. LOAN AVAILABILITY RESERVE. Without limiting the fact that Loans under
the Loan Documents are discretionary on the part of GBC, the amount of Loans
which would otherwise be available to Borrower from time to time under the
lending formulas set forth in the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents
shall be reduced by 100% of the total amount of all LC Obligations from time to
time outstanding.
5. CHARGES. In addition to any charges, fees or expenses of any Bank or
other person in connection with any LC (all of which shall be charged to
Borrower's Loan account), GBC shall be entitled to charge Borrower's Loan
account with a fee as follows:
A FLAT FEE IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE AND ONE QUARTER PERCENT
(1.25%) OF THE AMOUNT OF ALL LCS ISSUED PURSUANT HERETO, PAYABLE
UPON ISSUANCE THEREOF (REGARDLESS OF THE TERM OF SAID LCS).
6. SECURITY. Without limiting the security interests granted in the Loan
Documents, Borrower hereby grants GBC a security interest in the following (the
"LC Collateral"), whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower, wherever
located, whether in transit or not, to secure all of the Obligations: all bills
of lading, shipping documents, documents of title, chattel paper, invoices,
cash, checks, drafts, notes, documents, warehouse, shipping and dock receipts,
and other title, payment, or other instruments, and instruments, whether
negotiable or not, relating to any LC, and all goods and inventory relating
thereto in all stages of manufacture, process or production, and all cash and
non-cash proceeds and insurance proceeds thereof of whatever sort and however
arising. All references in the Loan Agreement to "Collateral" shall, for all
purposes, include without limitation the LC Collateral, and all terms and
provisions of the Loan Agreement applicable to Collateral shall also apply to
the LC Collateral.
7. NON-RESPONSIBILITY. GBC shall not be responsible for: the existence,
character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of the goods
purporting to be represented by any documents; any difference or variation in
the character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of the
goods from that expressed in the documents; the validity, sufficiency or
genuineness of any documents or of any endorsements thereon, even if such
documents should in fact prove to be in any or all respects invalid,
insufficient, fraudulent or forged; the time, place, manner or order in which
shipment is made; partial or incomplete shipment, or failure or omission to ship
any or all of the goods referred to in the LCs or documents; any deviation from
instructions, delay, default, or fraud by the shipper and/or anyone else in
connection with the LC Collateral or the shipping thereof; or any breach of
contract between the shipper or vendors and Borrower. Furthermore, without being
limited by the foregoing, GBC shall not be responsible for any act or omission
with respect to or in connection with any LC Collateral.
8. GBC's AUTHORITY. Borrower agrees that any action taken by GBC, if
taken in good faith, or any action taken by any Bank, under or in connection
with the LCs, the Guarantees, the drafts or acceptances, or the LC Collateral,
shall be binding on Borrower and shall not result in any liability of GBC to
Borrower. In furtherance thereof, GBC shall have the full right and authority to
clear and resolve any questions of non-compliance of documents; to give any
instructions as to acceptance or rejection of any documents or goods; to execute
any and all applications for steamship or airway guarantees, indemnities or
delivery orders; to grant any extensions of the maturity of, time or payment
for, or time of presentation of, any drafts, acceptances, or documents; and to
agree to any amendments, renewals, extensions, modifications, changes or
cancellations of any of the terms or conditions of any of the applications, LCs,
drafts or acceptances; all in GBC's sole name, and the Bank shall be entitled to
comply with and honor any and all such documents or instruments executed by or
received solely from GBC, all without any notice to or any consent from
Borrower.
9. GBC's RIGHTS. Any rights, remedies, duties or obligations granted or
undertaken by Borrower to any Bank in any application for LCs, or any standing
agreement relating to LCs or otherwise, shall be deemed to have been granted to
GBC and apply in all respects to GBC and
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shall be in addition to any rights, remedies, duties or obligations contained
herein. Borrower hereby agrees that prior to the payment of all Obligations to
GBC, GBC may be deemed to be the absolute owner of, with unqualified rights to
possession and disposition of, all LC Collateral, all of which may be held by
GBC as security as herein provided. Should possession of any LC Collateral be
transferred to Borrower, said LC Collateral shall continue to serve as security
as herein provided, and any goods or inventory covered hereby may be sold,
transferred or disposed of only as permitted by the Loan Documents.
10. NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Without GBC's prior written approval, Borrower
agrees not to clear or resolve any questions of non-compliance of documents; not
to give any instructions as to acceptance or rejection of any documents or
goods; not to execute any applications for steamship or airway guarantees,
indemnities or delivery orders; not to grant any extensions of the maturity of,
time of payment for, or time of presentation of, any drafts, acceptances or
documents; and not to agree to any amendments, renewals, extensions,
modifications, changes or cancellations of any of the terms or conditions of any
of the applications, LCs, drafts or acceptances.
11. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower shall cause: all necessary import,
export or other licenses or certificates for the import or handling of the LC
Collateral to be promptly procured; all foreign and domestic governmental laws
and regulations in regard to the shipment and importation of the LC Collateral,
or the financing thereof to be promptly and fully complied with; and any
certificates in that regard that GBC may at any time request to be promptly
furnished. In this connection, Borrower warrants and represents to GBC that all
shipments made under the LCs are and shall be in accordance with the
governmental laws and regulations of the countries in which the shipments
originate and terminate, and shall not be prohibited by any such laws or
regulations. Borrower assumes all risk, liability and responsibility for, and
agrees to pay and discharge, all present and future local, state, federal or
foreign taxes, duties, and levies. Any embargo, restriction, laws, customs or
regulations of any country, state, city, or other political subdivision, where
the Collateral is or may be located, or wherein payments are to be made, or
wherein drafts may be drawn, negotiated, accepted, or paid, shall be solely
Borrower's risk, liability and responsibility.
12. TERMINATION. Without limiting any of the terms of the Loan Agreement,
on the effective date of termination of the Loan Agreement, in addition to
paying and performing in full all other Obligations, Borrower shall provide cash
collateral to GBC in an amount equal to 110% of the amount of all LC
Obligations, to secure all of the Obligations, and Borrower shall execute and
deliver to GBC a pledge agreement with respect thereto on GBC's standard form.
(If the Loan Agreement provides for a lesser amount of cash collateral, this
Agreement shall control..)
13. DEFAULT. On any failure to pay or perform any Obligation when due, or
the occurrence of any other "Event of Default" (as defined in the Loan
Agreement), GBC shall have all of the rights and remedies set forth in the Loan
Documents and which it otherwise has under applicable law, and without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, GBC shall have the right to require Borrower to
deposit cash collateral with GBC in an amount equal to 110% of the amount of all
LC Obligations, to secure all of the Obligations, and Borrower shall execute and
deliver to GBC a pledge agreement with respect thereto on GBC's standard form.
14. POWER OF ATTORNEY. Without limiting the terms of any of the Loan
Documents, Borrower hereby appoints each employee, attorney or agent of GBC as
Borrower's attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in each of them, at
GBC's option, but without obligation, with or without notice to Borrower, in
connection with any LC and any purchase agreement or other document or agreement
entered into, or goods delivered, in connection therewith, at Borrower's
expense, to do any or all of the following in Borrower's name or otherwise: (i)
to sign or endorse all warehouse, shipping, dock or other receipts, letters of
credit, notes, acceptances, checks, drafts, money orders and all other evidence
of indebtedness, and all financing statements, invoices, trust receipts, bills
of lading and other title documents; (ii) to complete any transaction in
connection with, arising out of, or which is the subject of any LC or Guarantee,
to obtain, execute and deliver all necessary or proper documents in connection
therewith and to collect the proceeds thereof; (iii) upon any Event of Default
under the Loan Agreement, or this Agreement, to cancel, rescind, terminate,
modify, amend, or adjust, in any other way, in whole or in part, any transaction
in connection with, arising out of, or which is the subject of any LC or
Guarantee; and (iv) to do any and all other acts and things which may be
necessary or appropriate in connection with this Agreement or any LC, or any
transaction relating thereto, or to enable GBC to obtain payment of any
Obligations. The power of attorney granted hereunder is coupled with an interest
and shall be irrevocable until all Obligations have been paid in full.
15. GENERAL. Without limiting any of the other provisions of this
Agreement, all of the General Provisions of Section 9 of the Loan Agreement, as
well as all other provisions of the Loan Agreement, are hereby incorporated
herein by this reference.
16. MUTUAL WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. BORROWER AND GBC EACH HEREBY WAIVE THE
RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF,
OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER PRESENT OR FUTURE
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT BETWEEN GBC AND BORROWER, OR ANY CONDUCT, ACTS OR
OMISSIONS OF GBC OR BORROWER OR ANY OF THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS, ATTORNEYS OR ANY
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OTHER PERSONS AFFILIATED WITH GBC OR BORROWER, IN ALL OF THE FOREGOING CASES,
WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE.
BORROWER:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
BY /s/ Steven Camps
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PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
BORROWER:
INTERPLAY OEM, INC.
BY /s/ Jill S. Goldworn
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PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
GBC:
GREYROCK BUSINESS CREDIT,
A DIVISION OF NATIONSCREDIT COMMERCIAL CORPORATION
BY /s/ Lisa Nagano
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TITLE VP
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EXHIBIT 10.21
[LOGO OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT]
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
Master Equipment Lease No. IPI-1000-100
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This Master Equipment Lease dated MARCH 28, 1996 (the "Master Equipment Lease"),
is entered into between Brentwood Credit Corporation ("Lessor"), 1620 26th
Street, Suite 290-S, Santa Monica, California 90404 and
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. ("Lessee").
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17922 FITCH AVENUE
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IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92660
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In consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth and the
payment of rent as hereinafter provided, Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and
Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, all of the tangible or intangible personal
property which may include such items as general equipment, computer hardware,
software, and services, described in each Schedule ("Schedule") executed from
time to time pursuant to this Master Equipment Lease (with respect to any
Schedule, herein called "Equipment") subject to the terms and conditions set
forth below. Each Schedule shall constitute a separate "Lease" incorporating by
reference this Master Equipment Lease, and any amendments, addenda, supplements
or riders hereto.
1. TERM, RENTAL AND NOTICE (a) The term of this Master Equipment Lease
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shall commence on the date set forth above and shall continue in effect
thereafter so long as any Schedule entered into hereunder remains in effect. The
lease term for any Schedule shall commence on the date on which Equipment is
accepted for delivery by Lessee ("Commencement Date"), and shall remain in force
until the Initial Expiration Date set forth in such Schedule ("Initial Term"),
unless extended pursuant to the terms hereof. This lease shall be automatically
extended for consecutive terms of one (1) calendar quarter on the Initial
Expiration Date, unless either party give written notice of its intention to
terminate this Lease to the other party not less than 90 days nor more than 180
days prior to the Initial Expiration Date or successive periods, as the case
may be.
(b) Lessee agrees to pay the total rental for the entire lease term,
including all extensions hereof, plus such additional amounts as may arise
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Lease. During the term of this
Lease, the payments of rental for each item of Equipment, as set forth in the
applicable Schedule, shall be due and payable monthly in advance on the
Commencement Date and on the same day of each month thereafter to the address of
Lessor specified in this Lease. If any payment to be made by Lessee hereunder is
due on a day on which banks are not open for the transaction of business, Lessee
shall make such payment to Lessor on the first preceding day on which such banks
are open. If Lessee defaults in the payment of any amount due under this Lease,
Lessee shall pay interest thereon from the date due until the date of payment at
the lower of 18% per annum and the highest rate permitted by law.
(c) Notices shall be deemed given on the earlier of receipt, or five (5)
days after mailing, if mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, to an officer
of each party at the address or addresses of such party specified in this Lease,
with the right of either party to change, by notice to the other, its address
for the foregoing purposes.
2. PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE, AND LESSOR'S WARRANTIES (3) Lessee
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acknowledges, warrants and represents that it has selected the equipment based
on its own judgment, has requested Lessor to purchase same from the
manufacturer/licensor or other "supplier" thereof and expressly disclaims any
reliance made upon prior statements made by Lessor. Lessee acknowledges and
agrees that neither the manufacturer, supplier, nor any salesman,
representative or other agent of the manufacturer or supplier, is an agent of
Lessor nor are any of the above authorized to waive or alter any term or
condition of this lease. No representation by the manufacturer or supplier
shall in any way affect Lessee's duty to pay rent and perform its other
obligations as set forth in this lease.
(b) Delivery of equipment under this lease shall be deemed complete and
such equipment shall be deemed unconditionally accepted by Lessee for all
purposes of this lease upon the earlier of the execution by Lessee of the
delivery certificate, or seven (7) days after delivery of Equipment by supplier
which shall be conclusive proof that Lessee has examined such equipment and
Lessee is fully satisfied therewith.
(c) EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, LESSOR MAKES NO WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH THE RESPECT TO THIS LEASE OR THE EQUIPMENT, AND
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND LESSEE EXPRESSLY WAIVES, RELEASES AND RENOUNCES ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES (WHETHER STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY
MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, (i) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY; (ii) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS FIT FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (iii) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR USAGE OF TRADE; (iv) ANY OBLIGATION,
LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY IN TORT, EXCLUDING THOSE ARISING FROM LESSOR'S
GROSS NEGLIGENCE IN ACTUALLY OPERATING ANY EQUIPMENT; AND (v) ANY OTHER DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING STRICT OR ABSOLUTE LIABILITY IN
TORT. LESSEE LEASES THE EQUIPMENT "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" AND LESSOR SPECIFICALLY
MAKES NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE QUALITY OF MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP OR THE
CONFORMITY THEREOF TO THE PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF ANY PURCHASE ORDER OR
AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO. Lessor hereby assigns to Lessee all assignable
warranties of the manufacturer/licensor during the lease term. Lessee shall, at
its expense, take all reasonable action to enforce such warranties. Lessor, at
Lessee's expense, shall provide reasonable assistance to Lessee in enforcing
such warranties.
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3. TITLE Lessor or its assigns warrant that it will have, at the time of
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delivery hereunder of each item of Equipment, title or rights to title thereto,
and to the extent that any software license conveys title or use to licensee
said title or use shall be conveyed to lessor. Lessee will, upon request of
Lessor from time to time, affix to the Equipment, in a prominent place, tags,
plates, decals or labels supplied by Lessor indicating the ownership of, and
other interests in, the Equipment. From time to time, upon request of Lessor,
Lessee shall file, record, re-file and re-record this Lease and/or any
applicable Uniform Commercial Code financing statement or similar instrument in
respect of this Lease evidencing the respective interests of Lessor and its
successors and assigns in the Equipment, the rentals and any other sums to be
paid by Lessee hereunder. Lessee, at its expense, shall keep the Equipment and
this Lease free and clear, and indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from, all
levies, liens and encumbrances whatsoever, except any thereof caused by Lessor
and/or its successors and assigns, and shall give Lessor immediate written
notice thereof. Lessee agrees that this Lease constitutes a lease of the
Equipment and the Software only and nothing contained herein shall give or
convey to Lessee any right, title or interest in or to the Equipment and
software except as a Lessee herein.
4. CARE AND USE OF EQUIPMENT Lessee shall maintain the Equipment in fit
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and merchantable condition, working order, repair and appearance, shall not make
modification, alteration or addition to the equipment (other than normal
operating accessories or controls) without the consent of Lessor, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld, shall not so affix the Equipment to realty so as
to change its nature to real property and agrees that the Equipment shall remain
tangible personal property at all times regardless of how attached or installed.
Lessee shall keep the Equipment at the location shown on the applicable
Schedule, and shall not remove the Equipment from such location without the
consent of Lessor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. All modifications,
repairs, alterations, additions, operating accessories and controls (except
those purchased by Lessee which can be removed from the Equipment without
causing material damage or impairment of the value or intended function or use
of the Equipment) shall accrue to the Equipment and become the property (Lien
free) of Lessor. Lessor and its agents or representatives may inspect the
Equipment, Lessee's equipment log and maintenance records upon prior notice
during normal business hours, subject to Lessee's reasonable security
requirements. Lessee agrees to enter into a prime shift standard maintenance
contract with the manufacturer/licensor or any other provider approved by
Lessor.
5. NET LEASE AND TAXES (a) This Lease constitutes a net lease and Lessee
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agrees that its obligations under this Lease are absolute and unconditional, and
are not subject to any abatement, reduction, setoff, defense, counterclaim or
recoupment due or alleged to be due, by reason of any past, present or future
claim which Lessee may have against Lessor, its successors or assigns, the
manufacturer or other supplier of the Equipment or any person whatsoever.
(b) During the term of this Lease, Lessee shall pay Lessor, and agrees to
indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from and against, any and all sales, use,
personal property, gross income, gross receipts, leasing, stamp or other taxes,
levies, imposts, duties, charges or withholdings of any nature when they become
due (excluding Federal or State net income taxes), together with any penalties,
fines or interest thereon not arising from negligence on the part of Lessor or
anyone claiming by or through Lessor, license and registration fees, and similar
charges imposed against Lessor or Lessee, or upon the Equipment, by an Federal,
State or local government or taxing authority upon the ownership, delivery,
lease, possession, rental, use, operation, return, sale or other disposition
thereof hereunder or in connection herewith, or upon the rentals, receipts or
earnings arising therefrom, or with respect to any Schedule. To the extent
lawfully permitted, Lessee agrees to promptly file or cause to be filed all
personal property tax returns with respect to the Equipment and to promptly
provide the lessor with copies of any such filings. In the event that Lessor is
required to file any such returns, Lessee shall promptly advise Lessor thereof
and cooperate with and provide such assistance to Lessor in connection therewith
as Lessor may require.
6. INDEMNITY Lessee shall and does hereby agree to indemnify and save
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Lessor and its successors and assigns harmless from and against any and all loss
(including any loss of tax benefits), claims, expenses, damages or liabilities,
(including negligence, tort and strict liability), including attorneys' fees,
arising out of or pertaining to this Lease or any item of equipment, including,
without limitation, the ownership, selection, possession, leasing, renting,
operation, control, use, storage, maintenance, delivery and return of the
Equipment, and claims for property damage or personal injury arising in strict
liability or negligence. The indemnities and covenants contained in this Lease
shall survive the termination of any Schedule under this Lease.
7. INSURANCE At its expense, Lessee shall keep the Equipment insured
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against all risks of loss or damage from every cause whatsoever in an amount
("Stipulated Loss Value") not less than the greater of replacement value of the
Equipment or 120% of the aggregate remaining rental payments of the Equipment as
of the relevant date of determination, provided that the amount of such
insurance shall be sufficient so that neither Lessor, its successors or assigns,
nor Lessee will be a co-insurer. With Lessor's consent Lessee may self-insure
software and bear all risks of loss. Lessee also shall carry general
comprehensive liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 covering
the Equipment. All such insurance shall be in form and with companies
satisfactory to Lessor. All insurance for loss or damage shall provide that
losses, if any, shall be payable to Lessor, its successors and assigns, and
Lessee, as their respective interests may appear, and all such liability
insurance shall provide that Lessor and its successors and assigns shall be
named as additional insureds. Lessee shall pay the premiums for such insurance
and deliver to Lessor evidence satisfactory to Lessor of the insurance coverage
required hereunder. Each insurer shall agree, by endorsement upon the policy or
policies issued by it or by independent instrument furnished to Lessor, that it
will give Lessor and any other additional insured or loss payee at least 30
days' prior written notice of the effective date of any alteration or
cancellation of such policy. Lessee shall be responsible for promptly making
claims for any loss or damage with respect to the Equipment and Lessee hereby
irrevocably appoints Lessor as Lessee's attorney-in-fact to receive payment of
and execute and endorse all documents, checks or drafts received in payment for
any loss or damage under any insurance policy.
8. RISK OF LOSS From the date the Supplier ships the Equipment to Lessee
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or the date Lessor confirms Lessee's purchase order or contract to Supplier,
Lessee hereby assumes and shall bear the entire risk of loss for theft, damage,
destruction or other injury to the Equipment from any and every cause
whatsoever. NO SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE SHALL IMPAIR ANY OBLIGATION OF LESSEE UNDER
THIS LEASE WHICH SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. In the event of damage
or loss to the Equipment (or any part thereof) and irrespective of
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payment from any insurance coverage maintained by Lessee, but applying full
credit therefor, Lessee shall at the option of Lessor, (a) place the Equipment
in good repair, condition, and working order; or (b) replace the Equipment (or
any part thereof) with like equipment in good repair, condition and working
order and transfer clear title to such replacement equipment to Lessor whereupon
such replacement equipment shall be deemed the Equipment for all purposes; or
(c) pay to Lessor the total aggregate remaining rentals discounted to its
present value at a discount rate of equal to the one year Treasury Bill at the
date the Schedule was accepted by Lessor and any other amounts due and owing
hereunder at the time of such casualty plus an amount calculated by Lessor which
is equal to the Fair Market Value of the Equipment at the end of the lease term.
9. PERFORMANCE BY LESSOR OF LESSEE'S OBLIGATIONS In the case of the
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failure of Lessee to comply with any provision of this Lease, after giving
Lessee ten (10) days' prior written notice to cure such noncompliance, Lessor
shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to cure such noncompliance. In
such event, all monies spent by and expenses of Lessor in effecting such
compliance, including interest accrued thereon, shall be deemed to be additional
rental and shall be due and payable immediately.
10. OTHER COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES OF LESSEE (a) Lessee agrees that the
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application, statements and financial reports submitted by it to Lessor are
material inducements to the execution by Lessor of this Lease, and Lessee
warrants that such application, statements and reports are, and all information
hereafter furnished by Lessee to Lessor will be, true and correct in all
material respects as of the date submitted. Lessee agrees to furnish promptly to
Lessor the annual financial statements of Lessee, certified by independent
certified public accountants.
(b) Lessee warrants the (i) Lessee has full power to enter into and perform
this Lease; (ii) this Lease has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitutes the valid and binding agreement of Lessee enforceable
against Lessee in accordance with its terms; and (iii) Lessee has obtained all
necessary consents to enter into the Lease pursuant to the terms hereof. Lessee
agrees to procure for Lessor such reasonable evidence of Lessee's authority,
including without limitation, copies of necessary consents, as Lessor may
request.
(c) LESSEE AGREES NOT TO ASSIGN, SUBLET OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER ITS RIGHTS
HEREUNDER WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE LESSOR, WHICH CONSENT SHALL
NOT BE UNREASONABLY WITHHELD.
(d) Lessee shall not change its name or address from that set forth above,
unless it shall have given Lessor or its assigns no less than thirty (30) days'
prior written notice; Lessee, if an organization, shall not merge or consolidate
with any other person or entity or change its identity.
11. DEFAULT If any one of the following events (each of which is herein
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called an "Event of Default") shall occur: (a) Lessee shall default in the
payment of any rental or in making any other payment hereunder when due and such
default shall continue for three (3) days after written notice of non-payment
received by Lessee; (b) Lessee shall breach any representation, warranty, or
covenant hereunder; (c) Lessee shall default in the performance of any other
agreement hereunder and such default shall continue for five (5) days after
either written notice thereof to Lessee by Lessor or Lessee has actual knowledge
of such default; (d) Lessee shall have engaged in the unauthorized reproduction,
distribution, or disclosure of and software related trade secrets, methods of
expression or other proprietary information related thereto; (e) Lessee becomes
insolvent or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (f) Lessee
applies for or consents to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, conservator
or liquidator of Lessee or of all or a substantial part of its assets, or such
receiver, trustee, conservator or liquidator is appointed without the
application or consent of Lessee; (g) a petition is filed by or against Lessee
under the Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereto (including, without
limitation, a petition for reorganization, arrangement or extension) or under
any other insolvency law or laws providing for the relief of debtors; (h) a
substantial part of the Lessee's assets or any item of Equipment becomes subject
to any levy, seizure, attachment, assignment or sale for or by any person or
governmental agency; (i) Lessee creates, incurs, assumes or suffers to exist any
mortgage, lien, pledge or other encumbrance or attachment of any kind whatsoever
upon, affecting or with respect to the Equipment or this Lease or any of
Lessor's interests thereunder; or (j) Lessee suffers an adverse material change
in its financial condition from the date hereof and as a result thereof Lessor
deems itself or any of its Equipment to be insecure. Then, if and to the extent
permitted by the applicable law, Lessor shall have the right to exercise any one
or more of the remedies hereinafter provided.
12. REMEDIES Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default with respect to
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any item of Equipment under a Schedule and at any time thereafter, Lessor, may
in its discretion, do one or more of the following: (a) terminate the applicable
Schedule upon notice to Lessee; (b) declare all unaccrued monthly rental under
such Schedule for the remainder of the Initial Term, or any extended term then
in effect, immediately due and payable and Lessee shall pay same, discounted to
its then present value (using an interest rate equal to that of a 1 year
Treasury Bill at the date the Schedule was accepted by the Lessor) to the
earlier of the date Lessor obtains possession of the Equipment and the date
Lessee makes effective tender thereof to Lessor; (c) Lessor is entitled to
immediate possession of all equipment and Lessee shall return all equipment to
Lessor in accordance to Paragraph 14 thereof; and (d) exercise any other right
or remedy which may be available to it under the California Uniform Commercial
Code or other applicable law. In addition to the forgoing, Lessor shall be
entitled to recover from Lessee: (i) any loss, premium, penalty or expense which
may be incurred in repaying funds raised to finance the Equipment or in
unwinding any financial instrument relating in whole or in part to Lessor's
financing of the Equipment; (ii) any other losses (including lost profits),
damage, expense, cost or liability which Lessor suffers or incurs as a result of
an Event of Default and/or termination of the Lease including an amount
sufficient to fully compensate Lessor for any loss of or damage to Lessor's
residual interest in the Equipment caused by Lessee's default; and (iii) any
loss, cost, expense or liability sustained by Lessor due to Lessee's failure to
redeliver the Equipment in the condition required by this Lease. No remedy
referred to in this Section 12 is intended to be exclusive, but each shall be
cumulative and in addition to any other remedy referred to above or otherwise
available to Lessor at law or in equity. No express or implied waiver by Lessor
of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default by Lessee, or a
waiver of any of Lessor's rights.
13. ASSIGNMENT (a) Subject to Lessee's rights under this Lease, Lessor may
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at any time and without Lessee's consent (i) sell, assign or transfer this
Lease, the Equipment and any rental and other sums due or to become due
hereunder, or any rights to or interest in any part of the foregoing to a third
party ("Lessor's Assignee") and/or (ii) grant security interests over the
Equipment and over the benefit of this Lease to a lender ("Lessor's Lender") as
security for Lessor's
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obligations to Lessor's Lender. Lessee acknowledges that neither any such
assignment of Lessor's interest, nor any such granting of security interests and
the enforcement by Lessor's Lender of its rights of foreclosure or otherwise
will materially change Lessee's duties or will materially increase the risk or
burden imposed on Lessee by this Lease.
(b) Lessee agrees to promptly execute all acknowledgments, consents,
agreements and other instruments, and deliver legal opinions, as Lessor may
require to effect such assignments and/or grants of security interests and to
confirm Lessee's obligation under the Lease, at Lessee's expense.
(c) Lessor's Assignee and/or Lessor's Lender shall have, to the extent
transferred or assigned to it, all rights, powers, privileges and remedies of
Lessor hereunder. Lessee agrees that no such Lessor's Assignee and/or Lessor's
Lender shall assume any obligation of Lessor hereunder (except for the
application pursuant hereto of any insurance or other proceeds) and the
obligations of Lessee hereunder shall not be subject, as against any such
person, to any defense, set-off or counterclaim available to Lessee against
Lessor, and that the same may be asserted only against Lessor. Lessee hereby
expressly acknowledges that its rights in and to the Equipment are expressly
subject and subordinate to the rights of Lessor, Lessor's Assignee and/or
Lessor's Lender.
(d) Any such assignment or grant of security interest by Lessor shall be
made subject to the rights of Lessee under this Lease. Subject to the full,
complete and timely performance and observance of each and every obligation on
the part of Lessee under this Lease, Lessor warrants that no person holds a
claim to or interest in the Equipment that arises from an act or omission of
Lessor which will interfere with Lessee's enjoyment of its leasehold interest
in the Equipment.
14. REDELIVERY Upon termination of this Lease. Lessee shall, at its
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expense, deinstall, pack in accordance with manufacturer's specifications using
such manufacturer's packing materials and deliver the Equipment, in whole and
not in part, at an address specified by Lessor, in the same condition as
received, ordinary wear and tear from proper use excepted, including eligibility
for manufacturer's then-current prime shift standard maintenance contract. If
the equipment manufacturer is IBM and unless IBM Equipment is designated herein
as "unbanded", Lessee agrees that such Equipment which is subject to IBM's
Invisible Transit Damage policy shall be "banded" in that untampered IBM transit
seals shall be present thereon upon delivery. Failure to deliver banded
Equipment shall constitute a failure to deliver hereunder, unless the Equipment
is inspected and recertified for Maintenance Service Qualification by IBM at the
delivery location on or prior to the delivery date. Lessee shall pay all costs
associated with the foregoing.
15. COUNTERPARTS Each executed copy of the Master Equipment Lease shall be
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an original. There shall be two (2) signed and consecutively numbered
counterparts of each Schedule. To the extent that any Schedule constitutes
chattel paper (as that term is defined by the California Uniform Commercial
Code), a security interest only may be created in "Counterpart No. 1".
16. MISCELLANEOUS THIS MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AND EACH SCHEDULE ISSUED
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HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Lessor and Lessee intend this Master Equipment Lease
and each Schedule issued hereunder to be valid and subsisting legal instruments,
and no provision of this Master Equipment Lease or any Schedule issued hereunder
which may be deemed unenforceable shall in any way invalidate any other
provision or provisions of this Master Equipment Lease or any Schedule issued
hereunder, all of which shall remain in full force and effect. This Master
Equipment Lease and the Schedules issued hereunder shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.
ATTORNEY'S FEES. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all charges, costs,
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expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Lessor; (a) in defending or
protecting its interests in the Equipment; (b) in the execution, delivery,
administration, amendment and enforcement of this Lease or the collection of any
installment of Rent under this Lease, and; (c) in any lawsuit or other legal
proceeding to which this Lease gives rise, including, but not limited to,
actions in tort.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT This Master Equipment Lease and any
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Schedule issued hereunder contains the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the Equipment, and may not be altered, modified, terminated or
discharged except by a writing signed by the party against whom such alteration,
modification, termination or discharge is sought.
Lessee's initials /s/ Chuck Camps.
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BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION, Lessor
By: /s/ Michael J. Budzinski
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Title: CFO
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. , Lessee
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By: /s/ Chuck Camps
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Title: CFO
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Lessee's Address: 17922 FITCH AVENUE
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IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92660
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[LOGO OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT]
Brentwood Credit
Amendment A to Master Lease IPI-1000-100 dated 3/28/96 between Brentwood Credit
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Corporation as Lessor and Interplay Productions, Inc. as Lessee.
It is hereby understood between Lessor and Lessee that Lessee's principal place
of business has been changed to 16815 VonKarman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606,
effective 8/5/96.
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Brentwood Credit Corporation
Date: 10/24/96 By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI
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Title: CFO
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Interplay Productions, Inc.
By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
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Title: CFO
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BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
SCHEDULE NO. 01
TO EQUIPMENT LEASE NO. IPI-1000-100
DATED MARCH 28, 1996
LESSEE INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
EQUIPMENT DATA:
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QUANTITY TYPE MODEL & DESCRIPTION
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SEE ATTACHED FOR BREAKDOWN OF EQUIPMENT.
Location of Equipment: 17922 Fitch Avenue
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Term of Schedule: 36 months commencing on the first day of the month following
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the date that Seller certifies that the equipment is in good working order and
made ready for use. If equipment is installed, the commencement date is the
first day of the month following the date the delivery and acceptance document
is executed.
Interim rent: Will be an amount equal to 1/30 of the rental payment multiplied
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by the number of days elapsed between the above seller certification date or, if
installed, execution of this schedule and the first day of the following month,
or the first day of an otherwise specified month (commencement date).
Rental Payments: $12,910.00 per month in advance. Includes sales tax paid at
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purchase.
Brentwood Credit Corporation, (Lessor) hereby agrees to lease to the Lessee
named below, and Lessee hereby agrees to lease and rent from Lessor the
equipment listed above, for the term and rental payments specified, all subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in such equipment lease.
Lessor: BRENTWOOD CREDIT Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
CORPORATION
By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
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Title: CFO Title: CFO
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Date: 4/2/96 Date: 4/1/96
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1620 26th Street 17922 Fitch Avenue
Suite #290-S Irvine, CA 92660
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT]
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 01 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 1
INVOICE # QTY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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ANTI GRAVITY PRODUCTS
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07086 1 PERSEPTION (SN-5K893139)
1 VIDEO CAPTURE CARD (SN-5K894172)
HAMILTON HALLMARK
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53641627 4 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05604346, A05604349, A05604356, A05604445)
(ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53643504 2 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05604434, A05604466) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120,
EXP DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53646455 2 CIF10CA2M16 (SN-A05531455,C1F100A2M16) (ALTSERVER PENT100, CS
TOWER CHASSIS 8-SLOT 16MB F
53648226 1 BXCPLPENT100 (SN-BC0647670) (XPRESS PENTIUM 100MHZ CPL MODULE)
53649617 2 CIF1CCA2M16 (SN-A05511366, A05531462) (ALTSERVER PENT100, CS
TOWER CHASSIS 8-SLOT, 16MB)
53677068 1 S100MTZ8FLC (SN-A05669456) (ADVANCED/ZE PENTICO, MT SYS, 8MB,
FPM, FL, 256K C)
53677017 5 S12CEDZ8FLC (SN-A05693690, A057C1369, A05701373, A05701376,
A057C1377) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53677669 3 ST1515CN (SN-K414911C, K7017529, K7031772) (4.1GE/3.5"HH/
BARRACUDA 4/FAST SCSI-2/MTBF 800K)
53679164 2 SP6AXD200MT32 (SN-A05712290, A05712300) ("AURORA" SYSTEM 200MHZ
32MG)
53672605 2 S120 EDZ8FLC (SN-A05693628, A05693673) ADVANCED/ZE PENT120,
EXP DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53673847 1 C1F133A2M16B (SN-A05683060) (PENT133, CSTOWER CHASSIS 8-SLOT
16MB FL F/WSCSI)
53673575 3 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05693580, A05693583, A05693584) (ADVANCED/ZE
PENT120, EXP DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53673609 2 EXB-8505XLE/KIT (SN-8521287, SN-6592384) (7-14GB/8MM/EXTERNAL/
W/HW DC/CABLES/MANUAL/EXATAPE)
1 468039 MOUSE SERIAL PS/2 V2.0 2-BTN
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 01 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 2
53671987 1 S100MT ZBFLC (SN-A05629550) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT1CO, MT SYS, 8MB,
FPM, FL, 256K)
29036468 5 S120EDZ8FLC PENT 120 MHZ COMP.
29036444 1 C1F133A2M16B
53671399 5 S100MTZ8FLC (SN-A05629478, A05629479, A05629524, A05629537,
A05629541**) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT100, M SYS, 8MB, FPM, FL,
256K C)
53670480 4 S100MTZ8FLC (SN-A05629552, A05629583, A05629594, A05629608)
(ADVANCED/ZE PENT100, MT SYS, 8MB, FPM, FL, 256K C)
53668996 4 S100MTZ8FLC (SN-A05629486, A05629553, A05629554, A05629597)
(ADVANCED/ZE PENT100, MT SYS, 8MB, FPM, FL, 256K C)
53671873 1 EXB-8505XLE/KIT (SN-8520553) (7-14 GB/8MM/EXTERNAL/W/HW
DC/CABLES/MANUAL/EXATAPE)
53655780 3 S12D EDZ8FLC (SN-A05589943, A05604427, A05616778) (ADVANCED/ZE
PENT120, EXT DT, 8MB, FPM, 256 CACHE)
53655179 1 C1F100A2M16 (SN-A05559915) (ALTSERVER PENT100, CS TOWER CHASSIS
8-SLOT 16MB F)
53656815 1 EXB-8505XL/KIT (SN-6579333) (7-14GB/8MM/INTERNAL/W/HW DC/CABLES
MANUAL/EXATAPE)
53656814 1 C1F100A2M16 (SN-A05563128) (ALTSERVER PENT100, CS TOWER CHASSIS
8-SLOT 16MB F)
53657338 2 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05589856, A05616729) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP
DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53660685 2 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05551520, A05667520) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP
DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53662655 2 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05604415, A05604446) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP
DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
29036381 1 LM4300 (DISK ARRAY)
29036380 1 LM4300 (DISK ARRAY)
29036383 1 LM4300 (DISK ARRAY)
29036379 1 LTX8600 (DISK ARRAY)
53659751 1 S120 EDZ8FLC (SN-A05667476) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP DT, 8MB,
FPM, 256K CACHE)
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53659279 2 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05616737, A05616815) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP
DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53665193 1 4221AV (SN-5113780358) 2.1GB/1"HGT/3.5/7200RPM/SCSI-2/
AUDIO-VISUAL)
53663642 3 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05588685, A05589890, A05604421) ADVANCED/ZE
PENT120, EXP DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53661875 3 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05588700, A05604428, A05667492) (ADVANCED/ZE
PENT120, EXP DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53661874 1 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05589898) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP DT, 8MB,
FPM, 256K CACHE)
53661287 1 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05667512) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP DT, 8MB,
FPM, 256K CACHE)
53660818 1 1991 (SN-5124761760) (5.25/FH/PBG/FAST SCSI 2/MTBF)
53663633 1 C1F133A2M16B (SN-A05683032) (PENT133, CS TOWER CHASSIS 8-SLOT
16MB FL F/WSCSI)
53665560 5 S120EDZ8FLC (SN-A05589852, A05589880, A05589888, A05589914,
A05589917) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53627724 2 S120ECZ8FLC (SN-A05551515, A05551574) (ADVANCED/ZE PENT120, EXP
DT, 8MB, FPM, 256K CACHE)
53649644 2 EXB-8505X./KIT (SN-6574330, 6576957) (4-14GB/8MM/INTERNAL/W/Hh
CC/CABLES MANUAL/EXATAPE)
53652365 1 SP6AXD150MT32 (SN-A05642644) ("AURORA" SYSTEM 150MHZ 32MG)
COMPUTER CITY
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323366 1 POWERMAC 8500/120 16/2000 4X (SN-SXB6021YL3FT)
1 POWERMAC 7400/100 16/500 4X (SN-SFC60452J3FV)
291437 1 POWERMAC 9500/120 16/1GB (SN-SXB52410Z2QH)
PLEXUS DATA
-----------
3937 1 PLX-M-BOARD TYPE P-90 W/FAN
4056 1 PLX-CPU TYPE P133MHZ W/FAN
1 PLX-CASE PREMIUM DESKTOP
4055 1 PLX-M-BOARD TYPE P100MHZ W/FAN
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4027 1 PLX-M-BOARD P133 TRITON W/SOUND/256K/FAN
5 PLX-CPU/FAN PENTIUM
1 PLX-SOUND BLASTER 32 (AWE)
4058 4 PLX-HDD TYPE QUANTUM 4GIG GP-SCSI-W
1 PLX-MONOGRAPHICS CARD
4059 16 PLX-HDD TYPE QUANTUM 4GIG GP-SCSI
16 PLX-CASE 5.25" HALF HEIGHT SCSI PREMIUM W/ID
1 PLX-CASE 5.25" HALF HEIGHT SCSI *USED*
16 PLX-CABLE TYPE SCSI-1 TO SCSI-2 3FT
16 PLX-SCSI TERMINATOR
4065 1 PLX-HDD TYPE QUANTUM 4GIG GP-SCSI-2
1 PLX-CASE 5.25" PREMIUM HALF HEIGHT SCSI W/ID
4216 1 PLX-CPU TYPE P133MHZ W/FAN
4203 2 PLX-HDD TYPE QUANTUM 2GIG SCSI-2
1 PLX-M-BOARD TYPE INTEL ZAPPA
4207 3 PLX-CPU TYPE P133MHZ W/FAN
4239 1 PLX-CPU TYPE P-133MHZ W/FAN
4240 1 PLX-CPU TYPE P-133MHZ W/FAN
4253 1 PLX-M-BOARD TYPE ZAPPA W/P-120MHZ W/FAN
4346 1 PLX-HDD TYPE QUANTUM 4GIG WIDE SCSI GP
ADVANTAGE MEMORY CORPORATION
----------------------------
68496 2 4MX36 AMC4X36-70TIN
68693 2 4MX36 AMC4X36-70TIN
69654 2 8MX36 AMC8X36-70TIN
69532 4 8MX36 AMC8X36-70TIN (2-VERSION CONTROL SERVER, 2-OEM SERVER)
69172 1 IBM I16/365C AMC
69772 2 APPLE APL16/9500-16 AMC
70291 2 4MX36 AMC4X36-60 NEC/NEC
1 IBM I16/365C AMC
70368 1 APPLE APL16/9500-16 AMC
70516 2 8MX36 AMC8X36-70TIN AMC
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70581 2 4MX36 ANC4X36-60 NEC/NEC
70755 2 8MX36 ANC8X36-70TIN SAM/SAM
70756 2 8MX36 AMC8X36-70TIN SAM/SAM
71948 4 2MX36 AMC2X36-70TIN AMC
4 4MX36 KM4MX36-70SS SAM
71957 1 APPLE APL16/9500-16 AMC
1 DEC DC16/HINOTE AMC
73267 2 8MX36 AMC8X36-70 AMC, 72 PIN 32 MEG UPGRADE MODULE 70
NANOSECONDS
72754 2 IBM I16/TP760 AMC
72154 1 IBM I16/TP750 AMC, 66G5109
73535 8 2MX36 AMC2X36-70TIN AMC
4 4MX36 AMC4X36-70TIN SAM
73583 2 RMX36 KMRX36-7088 SAM
73625 2 4MX36 AMCRX36-70SSTIN HYN
2 8MX36 AMC8X36-70TIN SAM
68343 2 8MX36 AMC8X36-70TIN SAM/SAM
68342 1 DELL DL16/4100CX AMC, 310-3422, 16MB UPGRADE FOR DELL 4100CX
74152 2 APPLE APL32/PPC AMC, 32MB MEMORY MODULE FOR APPLE POWER PC
6100 & 7100
75864 4 8MX36 AMC8X36-70TIN SAM/MIT
75617 2 APPLE APL16/9500-16 AMC
71627 2 4MX36 AMC4X36-60 NEC (NEC)
71558 1 TOSHIBA T08/610 (AMC)
71557 2 4MX36 AMC4X36-70 TIN (AMC)
4 2MX36 AMC2X36-70 TIN (AMC)
71390 2 4MX36 AMC4X36-60-TIN (NEC)
71221 4 4MX9 AMC4X9-70-3 GOLDSTAR
4 APPLE APL16/9500 AMC 16MB MODULE FOR POWER MAC 9500
2 APPLE APL16/PPC AMC 16MB MEMORY MODULE FOR APPLE POWER PC
6100,7100
70799 4 4MX36 AMC4X36-60 NEC/NEC
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BEAMSCOPE
---------
0323861 1 LJ 5L ENGLISH/FRENCH-C3941A, HP LASERJET SERIES
ARROW ELECTRONICS
-----------------
331276 1 TP760C2-95 IBM TPAD 760, P90, 8MB, 720HD, WIN 95
MAC WAREHOUSE
-------------
B8962318 1 POWER MACINTOSH 8100/100AV 16/1000 CD
B9085556 1 POWER MAC 7200/75 8/500/CD
1 APPLE MULTIPLE SCAN 15" DISPLAY
1 EXTENDED KEYBOARD II
R0194639 1 POWER MAC 7200/75 8/500/CD
MC INFO
-------
1828 2 ASCEND
2 TYLINK CSU/DSU
2 RS449MALE CABLES
1976 2 TYLINK CSU/DSU
2 RS449 CABLES
PANASONIC
---------
11793 2 FAX MACHINE-MODEL UF 788
CR COMPLETE BUSINESS SYSTEMS
----------------------------
104581 1 MISCH DIGITAL PC/8E RS-422 ASYNCHRONOUS
AXIS SYSTEMS
------------
9601275 1 INTEL PENTIUM 166 SYSTEM
1 INTEL PENTIUM 166 CPU
1 ASUS P54C TRITON 512K BURST MF
2 EDO 2X32 8MB 60NS 72-PIN STMM
1 DIAMOND S64 VIDEO PCI 2MB VRAM
1 WESTERN DIGITAL 1.08GB SIDE HD
1 TEAC 3.5" 1.44MB FLOPPY DRIVE
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1 TOSHIBA 5402B 4/SIDE CD-ROM
1 SOUND BLASTER AWE32
1 MID-TOWER CASEE W/250W PS
1 MICROSOFT MOUSE 2.0
1 KEYTRONIC 104 ENHANCED KEYBOARD
1 MAG DX1595 .28 DIG SVGA MONITOR
1 586 CPU COOLING FAN/HEAT
INGRAM MICRO, INC.
------------------
10-8139911 3 VIEWSONIC 17PS 17IN MULT 25MM MNTR 1600X1280NI FLAT W/CABLE
EPA
7 STEALTH 64 VIDEO 3240XL PCI MODL 1600X1200 NI 2MB-VRAM SVGA
COREL4
2 NATURAL KEYBOARD 104 KEYS WIN95 PERP ENH-AT PS/2-CONNECTOR
OPT AT5DIN
2 6X8 ARTZ II SERIAL W/ERASING PERP, ULTRAPEN & TRANSPARENT
OVERLAY
10-99810-11 1 THINKPAD 755CD 486DX4-100 540MBSYST HD 8MB TFT W/2XCDROM,
FAX&DATA MDM (SN-95459B023745B1)
10-97228-11 1 THINKPAD 755CD 486DX4-100 540MBSYST HD 8MB TFT W/2XDCROM,
FAX&DATA MDM (SN-2630-7SU23WM223)
10-72525-11 6 STEALTH 64 VIDEO 3240-XL PCI, 1600X1200 NI 2MB-VRAM SVGA
5 VALUE CD 4X TRAY 220MS, SB-16 SPEAKERS SW
5 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MONITOR, 1280X1024NI FLAT
W/CABLE TCO'92
10-48778-11 1 STEALTH 64 VIDEO 3240 PCI 10PK MODL, 1600X1200 NI 2MB-VRAM
SVGA NO COREL
6 VIEWSONIC 17PS 17IN MULT 25MM MONITOR, 1600X1280NI, 60HZ
FLAT W/CABLE EPA
1 ETHERLINK IIIB 20PK ENET ISA16 MODL, 10MBS, 19BT, THICK
W/SW IP
4 ATLAS 2100 QM32150AL-S,2.1GB SCSI 3.5LP 7200RPM 8MS
(SN-PE54649545, PE54736662, PE54736789, PE55059184)
10-20318-11 7 AHA-2940 KIT FASTSCSI PCI MODL, NOFLOP W/CABLE, ASW-EZ
3.0S/W
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5 ATLAS 2100 QM32150AL-S DRIVE, 2.1GB SCSI 3.5LP 7200RPM 8MS
(SN-PE54042425, PE54534573, PE54738375, PE55056751, PE55058940)
1 DEBABELIZER TOOLBOX V1.6.5, 5-USER, 1-DOC
10-20318-21 1 ATLAS 4300 4.3GB SCSI WIDE DRIVE, 7200RPM, 8MS, 3.5HH
10-14004-21 3 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MONITOR, 1280X1024NI FLAT W/CBL
TCO WIN
10-14004-11 1 FIREBALL 1280 1.28GB FAST-ATA2 DRIVE, 3.5LPAV 12MS 12-PACK (SN-
122532129837)
11 DISCOVERY CD16 4X IDE DRIVE, 250MS, 600KBP, MPC2, PLUG-N-PLAY
1 MOUSEMAN COMBO RIGHT 5 PK W/SERIAL & PS/2 CONNECTORS
5 STEALTH 64 VIDEO 3240XL PCI, 1600X1200 NI 2MB-VRAM SVGA COREL4
10-55627-21 2 GRAND PRIX 4300 4.2GB-HD 3.5LP DRIVE, WIDE SCSI
(SN-474534760080, 474535260133)
10-41608-11 2 MOUSEMAN COMBO RIGHT 5 PK W/SERIAL & PS/2 CONNECTORS
1 OPTIQUEST 1000S 14IN 28MM, 1024X7 68NI ROUND
1 LINKBUILDER TP/8 UNMANAGED 10BMODL, 8PORT HUB
1 FAST ETHERNET PCI ADAPTERMODL, 100 BT
1 ADOBE PHOTOSHOP V3.05 W/DISK & CD
1 BACKUP EXEC V6.0 WINDOWS NT ENTERPRISE EDITION
10-433315-11 1 FIREBALL 1280 1.28GB FAST-ATA2 DRIVE, 3.5LPAV 12MS 12-PACK (SN-
N/A1)
10-39149-11 1 ETHERLINK IIIB 20PK ENET ISA16 MODL, 10MBS 10BT THICK W/SW TP
10-29876-11 1 CAPELLA 2210 WIDE INT 2.1GB SCSI 5400RPM 3.5LP (SN-PE54726222)
10-36297-21 1 QUARK XPRESS V3.32 MAC&PWRMAC CROM
10-34008-11 3 FAST ETHERLINK 10/100 SPK ENET MODL, PCI 10/100MBS 10BT W/SW
CAT 5
1 JETDIRECT ENET, BNC (10BASE2)MODL, RJ-45(10BASET), LOCAL TALK,
MIO
10-39155-11 1 MULTISCAN 15SF2 15IN TRIN 25MM MNTR, 1280X1024NI 60HZ FLT W/CBL
MPRII
1 4PLEX PLUS INI CADDY 130MS CROM, 675KB W/PCI CTLR, CABLE, SW
2 ATLAS 2150 WIDE 2.1GB SCSI DRIVE, 3.5LP 7200RPM 8MS
(SN-CX54231411, CX54333412)
1 BACKUP EXEC V6.0 WINDOWS NT CROM, ENTERPRISE EDITION
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10-93408-21 7 VIEWSONIC 17GS, 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR, 1280X1024NI FLAT
W/CABLE TCO'92
1 OFFICE V4.2 STANDARD EDITION CROM SINGLE ONLINE-DOC
10-88311-31 1 12X18 ARTZII (SERIAL) W/ERASINGPERP ULTRAPEN AND
ELECTROSTATIC SURFACE
10-50259-11 2 DISCOVERY CD164X IDE DRIVE, 250MS, 600KBP, MPC2
PLUG-N-PLAY
1 EXT SCSI CABINET, 4-5.25" HH OPEACCS, N/CLSD, METAL,
CENT50, 200W PS, TOWER
1 ATALAS 2100 QM32150AL-S DRIVE, 2.1GB SCSI, 3.5LP 7200RPM
8MS
10-05310-21 2 GRAND PRIX 4300 QM34301GP-SW DRIVE, 4.2GB-HD, 3.5LP
WIDE SCSI (SN-474529850098, 474533450286)
1 WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION V3.51 CROMM SINGLE ONLINE-DOC
10-05310-11 1 4PLEX PLUS INT CADDY 130MS, 675KBW/PCI CTLR, CABLE, SW
1 VIEWSONIC 14ES 14IN MULTI 28MM MNTR, 1024X768NI 60HZ
ROUNDW/CABLE MPRII
1 ADV2000E MAC 2.0 GM FAST SCSI2 DRIVE, 3.5HH 10MS W/CABLE,
SW
1 UPGRD VISUAL C++ V4.0, SINGLE, ONLINE-DOC VER/COMPET UGRGD
1 VISUAL SOURCESAFE V4.0, SINGLE ONLINE-DOC
10-84122-11 5 COLOR RIBBON FOR ML393+/395
8 COURIER 28.8EXT V.34 19.2KBPS PERP V.EVERYTHING FLASHROM
QCKLINK II SW
1 THINKPAD 760C PENT-90 720MB-HD SYST, 8MB 12.1 TFT SVGA
W/WARP, WIN3.1
1 THINKPAD DOCKING STATION II PERP FOR THINK PADS 360,750,
755
1 CD-ROM KIT 2X WITH INSTALL KIT DRIVE FOR THINKPAD DOCK
I&II
1 SERIAL INFRARED PCMCIA ADAPTER PERP FOR THINKPAD
1 COURIER 28.8INT PCMCIA DATA/FAXMODL, V.34 DUAL STRD
DATAVIEW QCKLINK II
1 CREDIT CARD IIPS ENET 10MBS MODL PCMCIA COMBO 10BT THIN
1 ETHERNETXPRESS PRO/10 PCI 5PK MODL ENET 32BIT TP ONLY
10-66333-11 2 DAT EXT 4-8GB 5.25 DDS-2, SCSI WO/MEDIA, WO/SW, WO/CABLE
10-53963-11 4 STEALTH 64 VIDEO 3240XL PCI MODL, 1600X1200 NI 2MB-VRAM
SVGA
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2 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR 1280X1024NI FLAT
W/CABLE TCO"92
10-62537-21 2 BACKUP EXEC V6.0 WINDOWS NT CROM ENTERPRISE EDITION
1 THINKPAD 365C 486DX4-75 540MB SYST, HD 8MB NOTE 10.4 TFT
VGA (SN-1S262530523D3259)
10-55898-21 1 LINKSWITCH 1000, 24 SWITCHED ENET 7 1 100 BASE
10-55898-11 1 BACKUP EXEC V6.0 WINDOWS NI CROM ENTERPRISE EDITION
1 GDM-17SE1/P MULTISCAN TRINITRONMNTR, 17IN MULT 25MM
1600X1200NI 60HZ FLT
1 FAST ETHERLINK 10/100 ENET EISAMODL, 10/100MBS 10BT W/SW
CAT 5 UTP
1 FAST ETHERLINK 10/100 ENET EISAMODL, 10/100MBS 10BT W/SW
CAT 5 UTP
1 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR, 1280X1024NI FLAT
W/CABLE TCO'92
5 DISCOVERY CD16 4X IDE 250MS 600KBP MPC2 PLUG-N-PLAY
5 SPORTSTER 28,8EXT 14.4-SR FAX PERP V.34 INTERNET BUNDLE
10 STEALTH 64 VIDEO 3240XL PCI, 1600X1200 NI 2MB-VRAM SVGA
COREL4
2 MOUSEMAN COMBO RIGHT 5PK PERP W/SERIAL & PS/2 CONNECTORS
2 GRAND PRIX 4300 4.3GB SCSI DRIVE 3.5HH 8.6MS 7200RPM
(SN-474524250206, 474535050334)
5 ATLAS 2100 QM32150AL-S DRIVE, 2.1GB SCSI 3.5LP 7200RPM
8MS (SN-PE53639116, PE54456979, PE54649357, PE54651074,
PE55056166)
4 MOUSEMAN MAC MOUSE PERP
5 AT TO PS/2 KEYBOARD CONVERTER ACCS, 5 PIN DIN FEMALE/6 PIN
MINI MALE
10-12816-21 3 ATLAS 4300 QM34300AL-S INT 4GB DRIVE SCSI 7200RPM 8MS
3.5HH
10-08773-21 1 ATLAS 4300 QM QM34300AL-S INT 4GB DRIVE SCSI 7200RPM 8MS
3.5HH
10-05570-11 1 CAPELLA 2210 INT 2.2GB SCSI DRIVE 5400RPM 3.5LP
QM32210CP-S
10-01696-11 2 ETHEREXPRESS PRO/10 PCI 5 PK MODL ENET 32BIT TP ONLY
10-06634-11 1 ETHEREXPRESS PRO/10 PCI 5 PK MODL ENET 32BIT TP ONLY
10-12792-11 2 DISCOVERY CD16 4X IDE DRIVE 250MS, 600KBP MPC2
PLUG-N-PLAY
2 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR, 1280X1024 NI FLAT
W/CABLE TCO'92
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1 STEALTH 64 VIDEO 3240XL PCI MODL, 1600X1200 NI 2MB-VRAM SVGA
10-31873-11 1 POWER MO 230/MAC EXT 230MB 3.5 DRIVE 4500RPM 1MB CACHE W/SW, CBL
10-33291-11 1 ATLAS 2100 QM32150AL-S DRIVE 2.1GB SCSI 3.5LP 7200RPM 8MS
(SN-PE5467574)
1 MINISCSI EPP SCSI PAR NOFLOP MODL W/CABLE DOS, OS2, SCSI WORKS
1 2MB UPGRADE FOR THE GRAPHICS PRO TURBO
1 JAZ 1GB 3.5 EXTERNAL SCSI DRIVE MAC READY
2 JAZ 1GB 3.5 SINGLE PACK ACCS
1 JETDIRECT ENET 10BT RJ-45 MODL
10-41969-11 3 STEALTH 64 VIDEO 3240XL PCI MODL 1600X1200 NI 2MB-VRAM SVGA
COREL4
3 DISCOVERY CD16 4X IDE, 250MS 600KBP MPC2 PLUG-N-PLAY
3 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR 1280X1024NI FLAT W/CABLE
TCO'92
1 ATLAS 2100 QM32150AL-S DRIVE 2.1GB SCSI 3.5LP 7200RPM 8MS
(SN-PL54540762)
10-39210-11 4 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR 1280X1024NI FLAT W/CABLE
TCO'92
1 ATLAS 2100 QM32150AL-S 2.1GB SCSI 3.5LP 7200RPM 8MS
(SN-PE54658911)
1 ADAPTER 400MA, SINGLE PLUG ACCS
1 CSD-760S KIT 4X 190MS 600KB 600KB DRIVE, SCSI2 ISA16 256KB
BUFFER W/CABLE, SW
10-39155-11 1 VISUAL BASIC PRO V4.0 FOR WIN CROM SINGLE ONLINE-DOC 16&32BIT
4 UPGRD VISUAL SOURCESAFE V4.0 CROM SINGLE ONLINE-DOC COMP/VER
UPGRD
1 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR 1280X1024NI FLAT W/CABLE
TCO'92
1 QUARK XPRESS V3.3.2 MAC&PWRMAC CROM
1 ADOBE PHOTOSHOP V3.0.5 SINGLE DSK3 1-DOC POWERMAC COMPATABLE
W/CD
10-16086-11 1 ATLAS 4300 QM34300AL-S INT 4GB DRIVE SCSI 7200RPM 8MS 3.5HH
10-44233-11 1 GRAND PRIX 4300 4.2GB-HD 3.5LP DRIVE SIDE SCSI (SN-474529760432)
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10-66700-21 1 DISCOVERY CD16 4X IDE 250MS 600KBP MPC2 PLUG-N-PLAY
2 ETHERNETXPRESS PRO/10 5PK ENET MODL ISA16 10BT, THIN, THICK,
FLASH UPGRADE
1 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR 1280X1024NI FLAT W/CABLE
TCO'92
10-31805-11 2 DISCOVERY CD16 4X IDE 250MS 600KBP MPC2 PLUG-N-PLAY
1 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR 1280X1024NI FLAT W/CABLE
TCO'92
10-67681-11 1 IBM THINKPAD DOCKING STATION IIPERP FOR THINKPADS 360, 750, 755
10-70809-21 2 QUARK XPRESS V3.3.2 MAC&PWRMAC CROM W/DISK
1 ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR V.5.5 W/DRAWTOOL DISK & CD
1 PROMO PANTONE COLOR DRIVE V1.5 FOR ADOBE PROMO
10-70809-11 1 VIEWSONIC 17GS 17IN MULT 27MM MNTR 1280X1024NI FLAT W/CABLE
TCO'92
10-58600-11 1 MULTISYNC XV17 17IN MULT 28MM MNTR 1280X1024NI 60HZ FLAT
W/CABLE MPRII
2 STEALTH 64 VIDEO 3400XL PCI MODL 1600X1200 NI 4MB VRAM SVGA
10-64629-11 2 BACKOFFICE SERVER V1.5 SINGLE CROM ON-LINE DOC
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CONDITIONAL BILL OF SALE
TO
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT: The Undersigned Interplay
Productions, Inc., a California corporation (herein called the "Seller"), for
and in future consideration of the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand
Dollars ($457,000.00) and other good and valuable consideration, does hereby
conditionally grant, sell, assign, transfer, and set over unto Brentwood Credit
Corporation, a California corporation (herein called the "Buyer"), its
successors, and assigns, all right, title, and interest of the Seller in and to
the personal property described below (and, if accessories attached thereto (all
such personal property, parts, and accessories being herein collectively called
the "Equipment"). TO HAVE AND TO HOLD for its and their own use and benefit
forever. All such rights granted by Seller to Buyer are conditional upon Seller
(or Seller's assignee) receiving from Buyer funds in the amount of $457,000.00.
Upon Seller's (or Seller's assignee) receipt of such funds no further documents
shall be necessary to unconditionally pass title from Seller to Buyer.
QUANTITY MANUFACTURER/MODEL DESCRIPTION & SERIAL NO.
- -------- ------------------ ------------------------
(2) SEE ATTACHMENT SEE ATTACHMENT
The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Buyer, its successors, and
assigns: (i) that the Equipment is new or has been acquired within the past
ninety (90) days; (ii) that the respective Seller has full legal and beneficial
title to the Equipment and the good and lawful right to sell the same; and (iii)
that good and marketable title to the Equipment will be duly vested in the
Buyer, free and clear of all claims, liens, encumbrances, and rights of others
of any nature. The Seller hereby covenants and agrees to defend such title
forever against all claims and demands whatsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Seller has caused this Conditional Bill of Sale to
be executed and delivered by its duly authorized officer this 15th day of April
---- -----
1996.
/s/ CHUCK CAMPS, CPA
- ----------------------------------
By: Chuck Camps, CPA
-----------------------------
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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Interplay Productions, Inc.
---------------------------
<PAGE>
[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT]
Rider No.: 01
To: Schedule No.: 01
To Equipment Lease No.: IPI-1000-100
Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
PURCHASE OPTION
---------------
So long as no Event of Default (or an occurrence that would constitute an
Event of Default with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both) shall
have occurred and be continuing, the Lessee shall have the option, on at least
90 days' prior written notice to the Lessor, to purchase all (but not less than
all) items of equipment then subject hereto on the date of expiration of the
Term for a purchase price equal to the Fair Market Value of such item of
equipment on such date. If such notice shall be given, the Lessor shall sell
and the Lessee shall purchase each item on such date for its Fair Market Value.
Upon payment by the Lessee of the purchase price for each item of Equipment, the
Lessor shall execute and deliver to or at the direction of the Lessee a bill of
sale therefor on an "As-is, Where-Is" basis and without any representation or
warranty, except that such item of equipment is free and clear of all claims,
liens, security interests and other encumbrances in favor of the Lessor or of
any person claiming through or under the Lessor. The Lessee shall pay or cause
to be paid all sales and use taxes payable in connection with such sale to it of
any such item of equipment and all unpaid property taxes thereto assessed or
levied against such item of equipment and attributable to the period prior to
such expiration. Software licenses covered in this schedule shall revert to the
Lessee upon expiration of this schedule.
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
Date: 4/2/96 By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI
--------- ---------------------------
Title: CFO
------------------------
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
DATE: 4/1/96 By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
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Title: CFO
------------------------
<PAGE>
CERTIFIED COPY
ILLEGIBLE SIGNATURE
-------------------
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
SCHEDULE NO. 02
TO EQUIPMENT LEASE NO. IPI-1000-100
DATED MARCH 28, 1996
LESSEE INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Equipment Data:
- ---------------
QUANTITY TYPE MODEL & DESCRIPTION
- -------- ---- -------------------
SEE ATTACHED FOR BREAKDOWN OF EQUIPMENT.
Location of Equipment: 17922 Fitch Avenue
- ---------------------- Irvine, California 92660
Term of Schedule: 24 months commencing on the first day of the month following
- ---------------- --
the date that Seller certifies that the equipment is in good working order and
made ready for use. If equipment is installed, the commencement date is the
first day of the month following the date the delivery and acceptance document
is executed.
Interim rent: Will be an amount equal to 1/30 of the rental payment multiplied
- ------------
by the number of days elapsed between the above seller certification date or, if
installed, execution of this schedule and the first day of the following month,
or the first day of an otherwise specified month (commencement date).
Rental Payments: $4,200.00 per month in advance plus applicable taxes.
- --------------- ---------
Brentwood Credit Corporation, (Lessor) hereby agrees to lease to the Lessee
named below, and Lessee hereby agrees to lease and rent from Lessor the
equipment listed above, for the term and rental payments specified, all subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in such equipment lease.
Lessor: BRENTWOOD CREDIT Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
CORPORATION
By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
----------------------------- ---------------------------------
Title: CFO Title: CFO
-------------------------- ------------------------------
Date: 7/3/96 Date: 7/1/96
-------------------------- -------------------------------
1620 26th Street 17922 Fitch Avenue
Suite #290-S Irvine, CA 92660
Santa Monica, CA 90404
<PAGE>
[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION]
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 02 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 1
QTY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
- --- ---------------------
VERIDIAN, INC.
--------------
7 SGI Indy R5000 Workstation (24-bit), 150MHZ, 64MB, 2GB Disk, External
DAT, External CD-ROM, 17" color monitor.
<PAGE>
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
SCHEDULE NO. 03
TO EQUIPMENT LEASE NO. IPI-1000-100
DATED MARCH 28, 1996
LESSEE INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Equipment Data:
- ---------------
QUANTITY TYPE MODEL & DESCRIPTION
- -------- ---- -------------------
See attached for breakdown of equipment.
Location of Equipment: 17922 Fitch Avenue
- ---------------------- Irvine, California 92660
Term of Schedule: 24 months commencing on the first day of the month following
- ----------------- --
the date that Seller certifies that the equipment is in good working order and
made ready for use. If equipment is installed, the commencement date is the
first day of the month following the date the delivery and acceptance document
is executed.
Iterim rent: Will be an amount equal to 1/30 of the rental payment multiplied
- ------------
by the number of days elapsed between the above seller certification date or, if
installed, execution of this schedule and the first day of the following month,
or the first day of an otherwise specified month (commencement date).
Rental Payments: $3,790.00 per month in advance, plus applicable sales tax.
- ---------------- ---------
Brentwood Credit Corporation, (Lessor) hereby agrees to lease to the Lessee
named below, and Lessee hereby agrees to lease and rent from Lessor the
equipment listed above, for the term and rental payments specified, all subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in such equipment lease.
Lessor: BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Title: CFO Title: CFO
------------------------------- ------------------------------
Date: 7/19/96 Date: 7/15/96
------------------------------- -------------------------------
1620 26th Street 17922 Fitch Avenue
Suite #290-S Irvine, CA 92660
Santa Monica, CA 90404
<PAGE>
[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION]
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCH: 03 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
QUANTITY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
- -------- ---------------------
11 21164, 300-333MHZ BASED MOTHERBOARD W/2MEG CACHE, 400 WATT PS,
CABLES, FOR WNT AND LINUX
11 128 MEG MEMORY (8 STICKS OF 16 MEG EACH, 60 NS W/PARITY)
11 SCSI III 1 GIG HARD DRIVE
11 WINDOWS NT 3.51 WORKSTATION - SINGLE USER
11 MATROX MILLENIUM 2 MEG VRAM
11 QLOGIC SCSI III PCI SCSI CONTROLLER
11 6X BLACK CD ROM SCSI
11 100 MBIT/S COGENT ETHERNET CARD
11 HIGH DENSITY FLOPPY DISK CONTROLLER
3 PS/2 101 KEY KEYBOARD BLACK AND MOUSE (WHITE)
3 PS/2 3 BUTTON MOUSE
3 17 INCH MONITOR VIEW SONIC
<PAGE>
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
SCHEDULE NO. 04
TO EQUIPMENT LEASE NO. IPI-1000-100
DATED MARCH 28, 1996
LESSEE INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Equipment Data:
- ---------------
QUANTITY TYPE MODEL & DESCRIPTION
- -------- ---- -------------------
SEE ATTACHED FOR BREAKDOWN OF EQUIPMENT.
Location of Equipment: 16815 Von Karman Ave.
- ---------------------- Irvine, California 92606
Term of Schedule: 48 months commencing on the first day of the month following
- ----------------- --
the date that Seller certifies that the equipment is in good working order and
made ready for use. If equipment is installed, the commencement date is the
first day of the month following the date the delivery and acceptance document
is executed.
Interim rent: Will be an amount equal to 1/30 of the rental payment multiplied
- -------------
by the number of days elapsed between the above seller certification date or, if
installed, execution of this schedule and the first day of the following month,
or the first day of an otherwise specified month (commencement date).
Rental Payments: $11,030.00 per month (includes tax paid at purchase).
- ---------------- ----------
Brentwood Credit Corporation, (Lessor) hereby agrees to lease to the Lessee
named below, and Lessee hereby agrees to lease and rent from Lessor the
equipment listed above, for the term and rental payments specified, all subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in such equipment lease.
Lessor: BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By: Michael J. Budzinski By: Chuck Camps
--------------------------------- --------------------------------
Title: CFO Title: CFO
------------------------------ -----------------------------
Date: 8/1/96 Date: 8/1/96
------------------------------- ------------------------------
1620 26th Street 17922 Fitch Avenue
Suite #290-S Irvine, CA 92660
Santa Monica, CA 90404
This is Counterpart # 2 of 3 serially numbered, manually executed
--- ---
counterparts. To the extent this document constitutes chattel paper
under the Uniform Commercial Code. No Security interest in this
document may be created through the transfer and possession of any
counterpart other than Counterpart #01.
<PAGE>
[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT]
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 04 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 1
QTY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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INTERIOR RESOURCES:
-------------------
(Invoice #34840)
----------------
1 To Receive, Deliver & Install Building 3/Quad C/2nd Floor
(Invoice #34841)
----------------
1 To Receive, Deliver, & Install For Building 3/Quad B/2nd Floor
(Invoice #34836)
----------------
220 Modular Plates 3 RJ Holes BU-Black UMBER
1 Expediting Upcharge Next Day Ship Via UPS
(Invoices #34282)
-----------------
1 Product Required For Building 4-2nd Floor
83 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 62H 24W
2 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 62H 24W
67 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 62H 48W
123 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 62H 48W
56 Conn, 2-Way 90 Deg Hard 62H
20 Conn, 3-Way 90 Deg Hard 62H
22 Conn, 4-Way 90 Deg 62H
83 Finished End 62H
10 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ A 6/Pkg
10 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ B 6/Pkg
5 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ B Isol 6/Pkg
5 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ C Isol 6/Pkg
4 Base Power Entry, Direct Connect 4-Circ, 6ft Long
1 Base Power Entry, Direct Connect 4-Circ, 12ft Long
9 Ceiling Power Entry, 4-Circ 62H
51 Power Jumper, Panel Pass-Through 24W
110 Work Surf, Sq-Edge Rect Lam 24D 48W
55 Work Surf, Sq-Edge Rect Lam 30D 48W
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 04 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 2
55 Shelf, B-Style 7-1/2H 13D 48W
55 Flipper Door Unit, B-Style Painted, W/Lock 13D 48W 15-1/2H
108 Draw Rod 57H
55 Ped H-Front, Stationary 20D Box/Box/File
110 Task Light, Basic, Cool White 4100K, 48W
2 ea. Universal Lock Cylinder and Key for Stations Numbers: 4-31, 36-43, 46-48,
51-66
(Invoice #34281)
----------------
1 Product Required For Building 4-1st Floor
35 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 62H 24W
3 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 62H 24W
21 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 62H 48W
41 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 62H 48W
15 Conn, 2-Way 90 Deg Hard 62H
15 Conn, 3-Way 90 Deg Hard 62H
3 Conn, 4-Way 90 Deg 62H
28 Finished End 62H
4 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ A 6/Pkg
4 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ B 6/Pkg
2 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ B Isol 6/Pkg
2 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ C Isol 6/Pkg
4 Base Power Entry, Direct Connect 4-Circ, 6ft Long
5 Ceiling Power Entry, 4-Circ 62H
18 Power Jumper, Panel Pass-Through 24W
38 Work Surf, Sq-Edge Rect Lam 24D 48W
19 Work Surf, Sq-Edge Rect Lam 30D 48W
19 Shelf, B-Style 7-1/2H 13D 48W
19 Flipper Door Unit, B-Style Painted, W/Lock 13D 48W 15-1/2H
4 Wall Start 57H
45 Draw Rod 57H
19 Ped H-Front, Stationary 20D Box/Box/File
38 Task Light, Basic, Cool White 4100K, 48W
3 ea. Universal Lock Cylinder and Key for Station Numbers: 1-19
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 04 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 3
1 Product Required For Building 4-1st Floor "Vanessa Station"
1 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 47H 24W
2 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 47H 48W
1 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 53H 24W
2 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 67H 24W
1 Conn, 2-Way 90 Deg Hard 47
1 Conn, 2-Way 90 Deg Hard 53H
1 Hardware Package-Top Block and Screws
1 Finished End, Hingeable 34H
1 Finished End 47H
1 Trans Surf Support, Center
2 Trans Surf Support, Mid-End
1 Base Power Entry, Direct Connect 4-Circ, 6ft Long
1 Power Jumper, Panel Pass-Through 24W
1 Work Surf. Sq-Edge Rect Lam 24D 96W
1 Work Surf. Sq-Edge Rect Lam 30D 48W
2 Trans Surf, Sq-Edge Rect Lam Top 48W
1 Flipper Door Unit, B-Style Painted, W/Lock 13D 48W 15-1/2H
2 Tool Bar, B-Style 4H 24W
4 Diagonal Tray
2 Paper Tray 10W
1 Wall Start 62H
1 Draw Rod 42H
1 Draw Rod 48H
1 Draw Rod 62H
2 Finished End, Chg-Of-Ht
1 Lat File, H-Frt F/S 2-Drawer 30W
1 Drawer, Pencil 21W 16D
1 Stealth Keyboard Tray, Fully Adj, Mouse Tray
2 Universal Lock Cylinder and Key For Station #20
(Invoice #34280)
----------------
1 Product Required For Building 3-2nd Floor - Quad B
4 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 47H 60W
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 04 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 4
121 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 62H 30W
3 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 62H 30W
4 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 62H 36W
4 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 62H 36W
23 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 62H 48W
1 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 62H 48W
11 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 62H 60W
54 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 62H 60W
13 Conn, 2-Way 90 Deg Hard 62H
39 Conn, 3-Way 90 Deg Hard 62H
32 Conn, 4-Way 90 Deg 62H
118 Finished End 62H
8 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ A 6/Pkg
8 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ B 6/Pkg
7 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ B Isol 6/Pkg
8 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ C Isol 6/Pkg
4 Base Power Entry, Direct Connect 4-Circ, 6Ft Long Ceiling Power
Entry, Nonpowered 62H
17 Ceiling Power Entry, 4-Circ 62H
2 Power Jumper, Panel Pass-Through 36W
30 Wall Start 57H
56 Draw Rod 57H
8 Finished End, Chg-Of-Ht
(Invoice #34279)
----------------
1 Product Required For Building 3-2nd Floor-Quad C
21 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 53H 24W
13 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 53H 24W
20 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barr Nonpwr W/Recep Loc 53H 36W
16 Panel, Tack Acoust-Barrier Powered 4-Circ 53H 36W
2 Conn, 2-Way 90 Deg Hard 53H
9 Conn, 3-Way 90 Deg Hard 53H
4 Conn, 4-Way 90 Deg 53H
23 Finished End 53H
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 04 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 5
2 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ A 6/Pkg
2 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ B 6/Pkg
2 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ B Isol 6/Pkg
2 Duplex Receptacle, 4-Circ C Isol 6/Pkg
5 Base Power Entry, Direct Connect 4-Circ, 6Ft Long
40 Work Surf, Sq-Edge Rect Lam 24D 24W
20 Work Surf, Sq-Edge Corner Lam 24D 36W
20 Shelf, B-Style 7-1/2H 13D 24W
2 Wall Start 48H
36 Draw Rod 48H
20 Ped H-Front, Stationary 20D Box/Box/File
20 Task Light, Basic, Cool White 4100K, 24W
2 Support Panel, Work Surf, End Lam 24D
1 Universal Lock Cylinder and Key for Stations #1-20
(Invoice #79571)
----------------
1 To Receive, Deliver and Install For Building 4/1st Floor
(Invoice #79572)
----------------
1 To Receive, Deliver and Install 4th/2nd Floor
JMG SECURITY SYSTEMS
--------------------
Closed Circuit Television System:
---------------------------------
Building #3 -
-------------
7 CCD-PI-3705 Infrared Sensors
2 CCD-PI-370 Infrared Sensor
1 Dedicated Micros SPQ1DE16U Multiplexer
1 AGRT600 Video Recorder
1 WBM1700 - 17" Monitor
1 Lot Fire Rated Cable
Building #4 -
-------------
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 04 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 6
1 GB-FD 3506 Smoke Detectors
9 CCD-PI-3705 Infrared Sensors
1 Dedicated Micros SPQ1DE16U Multiplexer
1 AGRT600 Video Recorder
1 WBM1700 - 17" Monitor
1 Lot Fire Rated Cable
Building #5 (Second Floor) -
----------------------------
2 GB-FD-3506 Smoke Detectors
2 CB-UK-3506 Cameras
10 CCD-PI-3705 Infrared Sensor
1 Dedicated Micros SPQ1DE16U Multiplexer
1 ACTRT600 Video Recorder
1 WBM1700 - 17" Monitor
1 Lot Fire Rated Cable
Burglar Alarm System
--------------------
1 Radionics 7212 Control Panel
1 Alpha IV Command Center
Access Control System:
----------------------
Building 3 - Second Floor -
---------------------------
2 Readykey K2100 Controllers
1 K6100 - 32 Readykey for Windows
2 Readykey K2001 Readers - Main Lobby Door #3041
2 Readykey K2001 Readers - Stairwell Door #3070
2 Readykey K2001 Readers - Stairwell Door #3001
4 Door Sensors
3 Door Sounders
Building 3 - First Floor -
--------------------------
1 Readykey K2001 Reader - Exterior Double Doors
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 04 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 7
1 Readykey K2001 Reader - Single Interior Door
1 Door Sensor
1 Door Sounder
Building 4 - First Floor -
--------------------------
2 Readykey K2100 Controllers
1 Readykey K2001 Reader - Main Lobby Double Door #4002
1 Readykey K2001 Reader - Stairwell Double Door #4068
1 Readykey K2001 Reader - Rear Single Door #4038
1 Readykey K2001 Reader - Vestibule Double Door #4027
1 Readykey K2001 Reader - Interior Door #4055
1 Readykey K2001 Reader - Interior Door #4057
9 Door Sensors
6 Door Sounders
1 Request To Exit Motion Sensor - Door #4055
Building 5 - Second Floor -
---------------------------
2 Readykey K2100 Controllers
2 Readykey K2001 Readers - Main Lobby Double Door #5001
2 Readykey K2001 Readers - Interior Door #5002
2 Door Sounders
Building 5 - First Floor -
---------------------------
2 Readykey K2001 Readers - 2 Exterior Doors
2 Readykey K2001 Readers - 2 Interior Doors
2 Door Sensors
2 Door Sounders
LPA
---
(Invoice #5224)
---------------
1 Design and Consulting Services Rendered for February 1996
EXECUTONE
---------
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 04 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 8
1 Install temporary cabinets into all new locations
1 Move and reinstall IDS 648 (2 cabinets-main bldg., 1 cabinet-
development bldg.)
1 Move and reinstall voice mail system - main bldg.
1 Move and reinstall (2) operator consoles
1 Reconfigure IDS 648 to new specifications
1 Move and reinstall 342 existing extensions
1 Move IDS 228 cabinet to customer service/QA Building
1 Port ACD Software to new CPU and reprogram to desired specs
1 Add (1) T-1 Card
1 Connect all telco
COM-NET INDUSTRIES
------------------
1 NEC Bipolar M1-3 MUX
2 Tellabs Power Supply
1 Rack Mount UPS
1 DAMAC 19' Relay Rack 7'
1 Misc. Cables RG59 CATS
4 ADTRAN T1-CSU ACE
2 Cray Routermate T1 CSU/DSU
1 Hardware Installation
1 Yearly Maintenance
1 NEC RC-28D MUX 12 Port
10 CSU's
1 Installation of DSU's and CSU's
COAST RECORDING EQUIPMENT SUPPLY INC.
-------------------------------------
1 Z-Systems 32x32 AES Matrix
WEST LA MUSIC
-------------
(Invoice #339001)
-----------------
2 EMU 6311 FX Hardware
1 EMU 6313 8-Output Expander
2 EMU 6314 Software Update
<PAGE>
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 04 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 9
(Invoice #338277)
-----------------
2 EMU 6300 Emulator IV (SN-1213, 0767)
2 ROL SRJV80-04 Vintage Synth Card
1 ROL SRJV80-09 Session Card
1 ROL SRJV80-05 World Card
1 TAS IF88AE Digital Interface (SN-0026)
2 ODY SRS20 20 Space Racks
1 SON DRSV77 FX Processor (SN-673A)
1 EMA SD3 Sound Diver
(Invoice #339285)
-----------------
2 FUR AR1215 AR117 Power Controllers (sn-1770, 1771)
10 ROL JAZ1GBP 1 GIG Jazz Cartridge
2 BOS EVS Volume Pedals
MC INFO
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(Invoice #00002677)
-------------------
1 Fore Systems 10 Slot Chassis
2 Fore Systems Power Supply
1 Fore Systems Flash Memory
5 Fore Systems Fast Ethernet Module
24 Fore Systems 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet Media Adapt.
6 Fore Systems 100BaseFX Fast Ethernet Media Adapt.
<PAGE>
[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT]
Rider No. 01
To: Schedule No. 04
To: Lease No. IPI-1000-100
Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
------------------
Interplay Productions, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee") the Lessee
named in a certain Equipment Lease dated March 28, 1996, Lease Number
IPI-1000-100 Schedule Number 04 with Brentwood Credit Corporation, (the
"Lessor") covering certain property described in the Lease and Schedule hereby
agrees that effective as of the expiration of the term of the Lease Schedule 04,
expiring 7/31/00, Lessee must purchase the property described in said Lease
Schedule, as a whole and not in part, on an as-is where-is basis, for the sum of
$77,000.00 plus all unpaid rentals and other amounts owing the Lessor, under the
terms and conditions of the Lease.
Lessor: Lessee:
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
1620 26th Street, Suite 290-S 16815 Von Karman Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404 Irvine, CA 92606
By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
--------------------------- --------------------------
Title: CFO Title: CFO
----------------------- ---------------------
Date: 8/1/96 Date: 8/1/96
----------------------- ---------------------
<PAGE>
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
SCHEDULE NO. 05
TO EQUIPMENT LEASE NO. IPI-1000-100
DATED MARCH 28, 1996
LESSEE INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Equipment Data:
- ---------------
QUANTITY TYPE MODEL & DESCRIPTION
- -------- ---- -------------------
See attached for breakdown of equipment.
Location of Equipment: 16815 Von Karman Ave.
- ---------------------- Irvine, California 92606
Term of Schedule: 24 months commencing on the first day of the month following
- ----------------- --
the date that Seller certifies that the equipment is in good working order and
made ready for use. If equipment is installed, the commencement date is the
first day of the month following the date the delivery and acceptance document
is executed.
Interim rent: Will be an amount equal to 1/30 of the rental payment multiplied
- -------------
by the number of days elapsed between the above seller certification date or, if
installed, execution of this schedule and the first day of the following month,
or the first day of an otherwise specified month (commencement date).
Rental Payments: $11,120.00 per month in advance plus applicable taxes.
- ---------------- ----------
Brentwood Credit Corporation, (Lessor) hereby agrees to lease to the
Lessee named below, and Lessee hereby agrees to lease and rent from Lessor the
equipment listed above, for the term and rental payments specified, all subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in such equipment lease.
Lessor: BRENTWOOD CREDIT Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
CORPORATION
By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
---------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Title: CFO Title: CFO
------------------------------- ------------------------------
Date: 10/23/96 Date: 10/24/96
-------------------------------- -------------------------------
1620 26th Street 16815 Von Karman Ave.
Suite #290-S Irvine, CA 92606
Santa Monica, CA 90404
This is Counterpart No. 1 of 3 serially
--- ---
numbered, manually executed counterparts. To
the extent that this document constitutes
chattel paper under the Uniform Commercial
Code, no security interest in this document
may be created through the transfer and
possession of any counterpart other than
Counterpart No. 1 . Lessee initial
--- ------
<PAGE>
[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION]
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 05 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 1
QTY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
- --- ---------------------
EUPHONIX
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1 Euphonix Digital Control Studio System
- a 72 fader Mix Controller frame, fitted with 56 faders
- One Audio Tower - System Power Supply: 120VAC/60Hz
- Support Computer with Color Graphics Display
- V.2 MixView Software, Operation Manual & user software license
- Patchbay: 8 x 96 jack connectorized patchrows
- Cabling: Mix controller to Machine Room = 15m, Patch Bay = 10m
- Upper and lower faders have access to 6 stereo buses and ST1, ST2
- One Digital Studio Controller
3 ES108A-1/Chan Cables (2m/7ft) for 24 Channels of Dynamics
SILICON GRAPHICS, INC.
----------------------
2 High IMPACT 10000, 195MHz/1MB cache, 128MB Memory, 4GB System Disk. 20"
Monitor
2 Internal 4mm Digital Audio SCSI Tape Drive, 4.0GB Capacity
2 Internal 4x CD ROM SCSI Drive
2 20" Multi-Scan Tilt-Swivel, Color Monitor
2 CD-ROM Update Media requirement-For Support Only
SILICON CITY, INC.
------------------
1 INDIGO High IMPACT Graphics, 250MHz/2MB cache, 128MB Memory, 4GB System
Disk, 20" Monitor
1 Internal 4mm Digital Audio SCSI Tape Drive, 4.0GB Capacity
1 Internal 4x CD ROM SCSI Drive
1 Network File System for IRIX 6.2
1 CD-Update Media Charge
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[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION]
Rider No.: 01
To: Schedule No.: 05
To Equipment Lease No.: IPI-1000-100
Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
PURCHASE OPTION
---------------
So long as no Event of Default (or an occurrence that would constitute an
Event of Default with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both) shall
have occurred and be continuing, the Lessee shall have the option, on at least
90 days' prior written notice to the Lessor, to purchase all (but not less than
all) items of equipment then subject hereto on the date of expiration of the
Term for a purchase price equal to the Fair Market Value (as defined below) of
such item of equipment on such date. If such notice shall be given, the Lessor
shall sell and the Lessee shall purchase each item on such date for its Fair
Market Value. Upon payment by the Lessee of the purchase price for each item of
Equipment, the Lessor shall execute and deliver to or at the direction of the
Lessee a bill of sale therefor on an "As-is, Where-Is" basis and without any
representation or warranty, except that such item of equipment is free and clear
of all claims, liens, security interests and other encumbrances in favor of the
Lessor or of any person claiming through or under the Lessor. The Lessee shall
pay or cause to be paid all sales and use taxes payable in connection with such
sale to it of any such item of equipment and all unpaid property taxes thereto
assessed or levied against such item of equipment and attributable to the period
prior to such expiration.
"Fair Market Value" for purposes of the purchase option is defined as the
purchase price would be obtained in an arms-length transaction as of the end of
the Extended Term between informed and willing buyers under no compulsion to buy
or sell. In the event Lessor and Lessee cannot agree upon the purchase price,
such amount shall be determined by an independent appraiser selected by Lessor
and satisfactory to Lessee. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid equally by
Lessor and Lessee.
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
Date: 10/23/96 By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI
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Title: CFO
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Date: 10/24/96 By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
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Title: CFO
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CERTIFIED COPY
AG
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BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
SCHEDULE NO. 06
TO EQUIPMENT LEASE NO. IPI-1000-100
DATED March 28, 1996
LESSEE INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Equipment Data:
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QUANTITY TYPE MODEL & DESCRIPTION
- -------- ---- -------------------
See attached for breakdown of equipment.
Location of Equipment: 16815 Von Karman Ave.
- ---------------------- Irvine, California 92606
Term of Schedule: 24 months commencing on the first day of the month following
- -----------------
the date that Seller certifies that the equipment is in good working order and
made ready for use. If equipment is installed, the commencement date is the
first day of the month following the date the delivery and acceptance document
is executed.
Interim rent: Will be an amount equal to 1/30 of the rental payment multiplied
- -------------
by the number of days elapsed between the above seller certification date or, if
installed, execution of this schedule and the first day of the following month,
or the first day of an otherwise specified month (commencement date).
Rental Payments: $3,385.00 per month in advance plus applicable taxes.
- ---------------- ---------
Brentwood Credit Corporation, (Lessor) hereby agrees to lease to the Lessee
named below, and Lessee hereby agrees to lease and rent from Lessor the
equipment listed above, for the term and rental payments specified, all subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in such equipment lease.
Lessor: BRENTWOOD CREDIT Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
CORPORATION
By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
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Title: CFO Title: CFO
--------------------- ---------------------
Date: 12/13/96 Date: 12-12-91
---------------------- ----------------------
1620 26th Street 16815 Von Karman Ave.
Suite #290-S Irvine, CA 92606
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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[LOGO OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT]
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
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SCHEDULE 06 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
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EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
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PAGE 1
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QTY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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PO#13846 (Plexus Data Inc.)
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1 -MAST9500 Inteligent RAID Subsystem
7 -Ultra Wide 7200rpm HDD (includes 1 hotspare)
7 -MAST9500 Drive Shuttles
1 -CMD Wide Bridge Controller
1 -Management Board for CMD
1 -68pin to 68pin External SCSI Cable
PO#13849 (Plexus Data Inc.)
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3 -MAST9500 Inteligent RAID Subsystems
23 -Ultra Wide 7200rpm HDD (includes 2 hotspare)
23 -MAST9500 Drive Shuttles
2 -CMD Wide Bridge Controller
3 -Management Board for CMD
3 -68pin to 68pin External SCSI Cable
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[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT]
Rider No.: 01
To: Schedule No.: 06
To Equipment Lease No.: IPI-1000-100
Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
PURCHASE OPTION
---------------
So long as no Event of Default (or an occurrence that would constitute an
Event of Default with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both) shall
have occurred and be continuing, the Lessee shall have the option, on at least
90 days' prior written notice to the Lessor, to purchase all (but not less than
all) items of equipment then subject hereto on the date of expiration of the
Term for a purchase price equal to the Fair Market Value (as defined below) of
such item of equipment on such date. If such notice shall be given, the Lessor
shall sell and the Lessee shall purchase each item on such date for its Fair
Market Value. Upon payment by the Lessee of the purchase price for each item of
Equipment, the Lessor shall execute and deliver to or at the direction of the
Lessee a bill of sale therefor on an "As-is, Where-is" basis and without any
representation or warranty, except that such item of equipment is free and clear
of all claims, liens, security interests and other encumbrances in favor of the
Lessor or of any person claiming through or under the Lessor. The Lessee shall
pay or cause to be paid all sales and use taxes payable in connection with such
sale to it of any such item of equipment and all unpaid property taxes thereto
assessed or levied against such item of equipment and attributable to the period
prior to such expiration.
"Fair Market Value" for purposes of the purchase option is defined as the
purchase price would be obtained in an arms-length transaction as of the end of
the Extended Term between informed and willing buyers under no compulsion to buy
or sell. In the event Lessor and Lessee cannot agree upon the purchase price,
such amount shall be determined by an independent appraiser selected by Lessor
and satisfactory to Lessee. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid equally by
Lessor and Lessee.
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
Date: 12/13/96 By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI
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Title: CFO
-------------------------
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Date: By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
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Title: CFO
-------------------------
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BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
SCHEDULE NO. 07
TO EQUIPMENT LEASE NO. IPI-1000-100
DATED March 28, 1996
LESSEE INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Equipment Data:
- ---------------
QUANTITY TYPE MODEL DESCRIPTION
- -------- ---- ----- -----------
See attached for breakdown of equipment.
Location of Equipment: 16815 Von Karman Avenue
- ---------------------- Irvine, CA 92606
Term of Schedule: 24 months commencing on the first day of the month following
- -----------------
the date that Seller certifies that the equipment is in good working order and
made ready for use. If equipment is installed, the commencement date is the
first day of the month following the date the delivery and acceptance document
is executed.
Interim rent: Will be an amount equal to 1/30 of the rental payment multiplied
- -------------
by the number of days elapsed between the above seller certification date or, if
installed, execution of this schedule and the first day of the following month,
or the first day of an otherwise specified month (commencement date).
Rental Payments: $3,590.00 per month in advance plus applicable taxes.
- ----------------
Brentwood Credit Corporation, Lessor, hereby agrees to lease to the
Lessee named below, and Lessee hereby agrees to lease and rent from Lessor the
equipment listed above, for the term and rental payments specified, all subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in such equipment lease.
Lessor: BRENTWOOD CREDIT Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
CORPORATION INC.
By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
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Title: CFO Title: CFO
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Date: 10-21-97 Date: 10-17-97
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1620 26th Street, Suite 290-S 16815 Von Karman Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404 Irvine, CA 92606
<PAGE>
[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION]
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 07 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 1 OF 2
QTY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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CSI Digital - Invoice #709632
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1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-00200040701, MC1000 System Software
Avid Media Composer 1000
Image Resolutions/Frame Rates
. 720x486 images at 30 fps (NTSC) or 720x576 images at 25 fps (PAL)
. AVR 12 two-field offline images; AVR 70, 71, and 75 two-field online
images; AVR 77 two-field online images optional
. AVR 3s single field offline images; AVR 8s and 9s single-field online
images optional
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-001000008601, Country Kit MC 110V Avid
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-001000057601, Video Betacam PCI Video
Kit
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-001000058501, Host Adapter PCI Dual SCSI
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-001000058901, Audio Kit PCI 4-Chan NTSC
4 Channel Input and Output, 8 Channel Monitoring
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-00700041601, Cable Kit 20" HR Bin
Monitor
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-00700041801, Cable Kit 20" HR Edit
Monitor
1 Apple Computer, APP-M6338LLA, PowerMac9600/300/4GB/64MG/CD
. Power Macintosh 9600/300 computer with 64MB of RAM, a built-in 1.4MB
Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive, an internal 4GB hard disk drive, an
internal 24x-speed CD-ROM drive, and a Plain Talk microphone. Includes
keyboard and mouse; Mac OS 7.6.1 or later; Internet access software;
complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; and limited
warranty.
5 ram, RAM-KTA60464, Kingston 64MB PowerMac 9600
Memory Upgrade > Total System Memory - 384Mb
1 hard drive - external, HDE-10134, Iomega 1Gb External Mac Jaz
1 Apple Computer, APP-M0312, Keyboard Extended Apple
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-0010058002, PCI 3D Genie, Multicam Ready
Avid's 3D Effects module delivers an extensive range of real-time,
customizable 3D digital video effects to Avid's Media Composer 1000
nonlinear online editing systems. It integrates seamlessly into the Media
Composer editing environment, and lets you create sophisticated 3D moves
directly within the Media Composer application, all in real-time.
- Genie, Internal
2 *VIE-PT813, Viewsonic 21" PT813
1 speakers, SPK-MA12CP, Roland Speakers PAIR White Self-powered Speakers
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-05400028201, MC1000 Support SoftPack 1
Yr.
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-05400030701, Support 7 X 24 Avid
Hot-Line
. Extended Support 7 X 24
1 CSI-Training, Avid Training
. One-Day On Site Avid Training Avid Media Composer 1000
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SCHEDULE 07 TO MASTER LEASE IPI-1000-100
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT
PAGE 2 OF 2
QTY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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1 CSI-Install, Installation Components
Install, Test and Burn-In of Avid Media Composer 1000 Editing System
4 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-00200036701, Drive iS9 MediaDrive
External Avid iS9 9Gb MediaDrive / Avid's new Fast & Wide Format
1 Avid Technologies, Inc. (LA), AVI-01000070401, AVR 77 Image Resolution
. AVR 77 (two-field 2:1)
1 Adobe Systems, Inc., ADO-15510002, AfterEffects Prod.Bundle/Mac
After Effects Production Bundle
1 Adobe Systems, Inc., ADO-13100322, Photoshop V 4.0.1/Mac/Single
CSI Digital - Sales Agreement dated 10/10/97 (Tim Stockhaus 126362-1)
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2 * CAB-V43C45 V43C45'
4 * CAB-XLRMBARE45 XLR Male to Bare 45'
4 * CAB-XLRFBARE45 XLR Female to Bare 45'
1 * CAB-BB50 BNC to BNC 50'
1 * CAB-D9MF40 9 Pin Female to 9 Pin Male 40'
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[LETTERHEAD OF BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION]
Rider No.: 01
To: Schedule No.: 07
To Equipment Lease No.: IPI-1000-100
Lessee: INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
PURCHASE OPTION
So long as no Event of Default (or an occurrence that would constitute an
Event of Default with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both) shall
have occurred and be continuing, the Lessee shall have the option, on at least
90 days' prior written notice to the Lessor, to purchase all (but not less than
all) items of equipment then subject hereto on the date of expiration of the
Term for a purchase price equal to the Fair Market Value (as defined below) of
such item of equipment on such date. If such notice shall be given, the Lessor
shall sell and the Lessee shall purchase each item on such date for its Fair
Market Value. Upon payment by the Lessee of the purchase price for each item of
Equipment, the Lessor shall execute and deliver to or at the direction of the
Lessee a bill of sale therefor on an "As-is, Where-Is" basis and without any
representation or warranty, except that such item of equipment is free and clear
of all claims, liens, security interests and other encumbrances in favor of the
Lessor or of any person claiming through or under the Lessor. The Lessee shall
pay or cause to be paid all sales and use taxes payable in connection with such
sale to it of any such item of equipment and all unpaid property taxes thereto
assessed or levied against such item of equipment and attributable to the period
prior to such expiration.
"Fair Market Value" for purposes of the purchase option is defined as the
purchase price would be obtained in an arms-length transaction as of the end of
the Extended Term between informed and willing buyers under no compulsion to buy
or sell. In the event Lessor and Lessee cannot agree upon the purchase price,
such amount shall be determined by an independent appraiser selected by Lessor
and satisfactory to Lessee. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid equally by
Lessor and Lessee.
BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
Date: 10-21-97 By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINKSI
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Title: CFO
----------------------------
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Date: 10-17-97 By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS
----------------------------- -------------------------------
Title: CFO
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ASSIGNMENT
AT&T Systems Leasing Corporation
2555 Telegraph Road
Third Floor
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Re: Equipment Schedule No. 07 under Master Lease IPI-1000-100 dated March
28, 1996 (the "Lease") between Brentwood Credit Corporation ("Lessor") and
Interplay Productions, Inc. ("Lessee").
Gentlemen:
Lessee understands and expressly acknowledges that Lessor has or will
shortly assign the Lease and the Equipment leased thereon including, but not
limited to, all monthly rental payments commencing with the rental payments due
on December 1, 1997, each in the amount of $3,590.00 to AT&T Systems Leasing
Corporation ("Assignee").
Assignee acknowledges to Lessee that:
1. The assignment does not modify or expand the rights and obligations of
Lessee and Lessor under the Lease; and
2. So long as Lessee is not in default under the Lease, Assignee will not
violate Lessee's right of quiet possession and use of the Equipment.
Lessee agrees that pursuant to the assignment of the Lease it will:
1. Remit all rental payments commencing with the payment due on December
1, 1997 to:
AT&T Systems Leasing Corporation
GPO Drawer 67-865
Detroit, MI 48267
The remittances will identify the source and application of funds, and
rental payments shall be made without abatement, reduction, counterclaim or
offset;
2. Lessee will send directly to Assignee at the address above copies of
all material notices pursuant to the Lease;
3. Make no change or modification to the Lease without Assignee's
consent; and
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4. Lessee will not sublease or relocate the Equipment without prior notice
to Lessor and Assignee and will not assign the Lease without notice to and
approval of Assignee, all in compliance with the terms of the Lease.
LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO ASSIGNEE THAT:
1. As of the date hereof, the Lease is in full force and effect, and Lessee
is not in default thereunder;
2. As of the date that the first rental payment is due to Assignee,
twenty-three (23) monthly payments in the amount referenced above remain
payable by Lessee;
3. The Equipment under the Lease has been delivered and accepted at the
following location:
Interplay Productions, Inc.
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16815 Von Karman Avenue
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Irvine, CA 92606
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4. Lessee has entered into no other Agreements with respect to the
Equipment other than the Lease.
This Acknowledgment of Assignment is effective this 5th day of November,
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1997.
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. BRENTWOOD CREDIT CORPORATION
(Lessee) (Lessor)
By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS By: /s/ MICHAEL J. BUDZINSKI
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Title: CFO Title: CFO
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Date: 10-17-97 Date: 10-21-97
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AT&T SYSTEMS LEASING CORPORATION
(Assignee)
By: /s/ ANNE G. VACH
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Title: Finance Negotiator
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Date: 11-5-97
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EXHIBIT 10.22
MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE
----------------------
This Master Equipment Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of
the 14th day of December, 1994, by and between General Electric Capital
Computer Leasing Corporation ("Lessor") and Interplay Productions, Inc.
("Lessee").
Article 1. Leasing, Term and Rent
1.1 This Agreement states the general terms and conditions upon which Lessor
from time to time will acquire and lease certain equipment, additions or upgrade
("Equipment") to Lessee. At the time Lessor and Lessee mutually agree to lease
particular Equipment, each item of Equipment ("Item") shall be described on an
Equipment schedule ("Schedule") in the form of Exhibit A, which Schedule shall
incorporate this Agreement by reference. Each Schedule shall constitute a
separate lease ("Lease"). If specific provisions of a Schedule are inconsistant
with this Agreement, the Schedule shall control.
1.2 A Lease shall commence with respect to an Item on the date ("Lease
Commencement Date") which (a) for Equipment installed by the vendor, supplier or
manufacturer (any such vendor, supplier or manufacturer being herein called a
"Vendor"), is the date the Equipment is accepted by Lessee, and (b) for all
other Equipment (e.g., not requiring installation, or used), is five days after
the Equipment is delivered to Lessee. Lessee shall notify Lessor of the Lease
Commencement Date by promptly delivering to Lessor a Certificate of Acceptance
in the form of Exhibit B. If the Lease Commencement Date is the first day of a
month, the "Term Commencement Date" shall be the same date. If not, the Term
Commencement Date shall be the first day of the month immediately following the
Lease Commencement Date.
1.3 Prior to any Lease Commencement Date, Lessee agrees to provide to Lessor
an executed Schedule and the documents identified on the Schedule. If Lessee
shall fail timely and properly to deliver such documents to Lessor, Lessor shall
have no obligations to lease the Equipment in respect of which such documents
are requested. Lessor's obligation to lease Equipment to Lessee is further
subject to (a) no "Default" (as defined in Section 6.1), or event which with the
giving of notice, passage of time or both, would constitute a Default, occurring
and continuing under this Agreement or any Lease, and (b) the Lease Commencement
Date being prior to the "Cut-off Date" (as set forth in the applicable
Schedule). In the event the conditions precedent stated in this Section 1.3 are
not satisfied, and Lessor has delivered its purchase order for the Equipment to
Vendor or entered into a purchase order assignment with Lessee, then Lessor
shall be entitled to (x) assign (or re-assign, as applicable) the purchase order
for the Equipment to Lessee without recourse or warranty, (y) collect from
Lessee all sums theretofore paid by Lessor to Vendor, and (z) collect from
Lessee any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the Equipment or
purchase order.
1.4 The "Term" of the Lease shall consist of the "Interim Period" (the period
of time from and including the Lease Commencement Date to the Term Commencement
Date), if any, plus the number of full months specified in the Schedule as the
"Initial Term." Thereafter, if no Default, or event which with the giving of
notice, passage of time or both, would constitute a Default, has occurred an is
continuing under a Lease, the Term shall be automatically extended for
successive one-month "Renewal Terms" unless the Lease is terminated by either
party by giving notice of termination to the other party. Such termination shall
be effective on a date not earlier than ninety days after said notice, and in no
event prior to expiration of the Term. The last day of the Term (i.e, Initial
Term or Renewal Term, as applicable) shall be the "Termination Date".
1.5 Lessee shall pay to Lessor as rent ("Rent") for the Equipment, "Interim
Rent" equal to one-thirtieth of the "Basic Rent" specified in the Schedule for
each day of the Interim Period, plus the Basic Rent for each full month of the
Term. All Rent payments shall be due for such periods and at such times as
indicated on the applicable Schedule. Lessee shall pay to Lessor the fair market
rental value of the
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Equipment or one-twentieth of the Basic Rent, whichever is higher, for each day
beginning with the day after the Termination Date up to and including the date
the Equipment is returned to Lessor in accordance with Section 2.8.
Article II. Use of Equipment by Lessee
2.1 Lessee shall be responsible for the preparation of a suitable site for the
Equipment on or before its scheduled delivery date and for the installation of
the Equipment. Equipment which requires installation shall be installed by the
Equipment manufacturer or its designated representative. All installation
charges shall be borne by the Lessee.
2.2 Lease shall at its expense comply with and conform to all federal, state
and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to the possession,
use, maintenance or modification of the Equipment. Lessee shall not take any
action which would impair or violate Vendor's patent rights or copyrights in and
to the Equipment, or any software license for the Equipment. On reasonable prior
notice to Lessee, Lessor and Lessor's agents shall have the right, during
Lessee's business hours, to enter the premises where the Equipment is located
for the purpose of inspecting the Equipment and observing its use.
2.3 Lessee shall at its expense affix and maintain in a prominent position on
each Item any plates, tags or identifying labels provided by Lessor to indicate
its ownership of the Equipment.
2.4 Lessee may at its expense relocate the Equipment with the prior written
consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In no event
shall Lessee relocate the Equipment outside the continental United States.
2.5 Lessor hereby assigns to Lessee for the Term all warranties made with
regard to the Equipment by Vendor. With respect to warranties which are not
assignable, Lessor agrees to take such reasonable actions at Lessee's request
and expense as are necessary to enforce such warranties for Lessee's benefit.
2.6 It is the intention of Lessor and Lessee that the Equipment shall at all
times be and remain personal property and shall not become a fixture upon or a
part of any real property where the Equipment is located, Lessee shall not affix
the Equipment to the real property. Lessee shall obtain and provide to Lessor,
upon request, waivers from each real property landlord, mortgagee or lienholder
for the site at which the Equipment is located, waiving any interest that it may
have in the Equipment arising from its interest in the real property.
2.7 Lessee shall at its expense and all times during the Term operate and
maintain the Equipment in good operating order, repair, conditions and
appearances, normal wear and tear excepted, and in accordances with Vendor's
specifications and recommendations. Lessee covenants that it will, at its
expense, enter into, maintain and enforce for the Term a maintenance agreement
with a maintenance organization acceptable to Lessor, covering at lease prime
shift maintenance of the Equipment.
2.8 On or before the Termination Date, Lessee shall pack the Equipment in
accordance with Vendor's guidelines and in Vendor's standard packaging
materials, load the Equipment on board such carrier as Lessor shall specify, and
deliver the same to Lessor at any destination within the continental United
States designated by Lessor. Any dismantling, packaging, transportation charges
and transportation insurance costs shall be borne by Lessee. The Equipment
returned to Lessor shall, at the time it is removed from Lessee's premises, be
in the same condition and working order as when delivered to Lessee, reasonable
wear and tear excepted, and certified for manufacturer's maintenance by its
manufacturer.
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Article III. Upgrades
3.1 Lessee may from time to time install alterations, additions and upgrades to
the Equipment (collectively "Upgrades") if they are readily removable, will not
impair the originally intended function or purpose of the Equipment, are owned
by Lessee or leased from Lessor, and do not subject the Equipment to any lien or
security interest in favor of any other party. Upgrades which are owned by
Lessee shall, upon Lessor's request, be removed from the Equipment prior to
return of the Equipment pursuant to Section 2.8. Lessee at its own expense shall
repair any damage caused by such removal and return the Equipment to its
original state, normal wear and tear accepted. Any Upgrade which is not removed
prior to return of the Equipment to Lessor shall become the property of Lessor
upon return of the Equipment, and Lessee shall have no further right, title or
interest in the Upgrade or in the proceeds thereof.
3.2 Lessee shall not, without the prior written consent of Lessor, affix or
install any Upgrade on the Equipment if it is not readily removable. If Lessor
consents to a non-removable Upgrade, it shall be affixed or installed in
accordance with applicable law, shall become the property of Lessor upon
affixation or installation, and shall be considered an Item.
Article IV. Risk of Loss
4.1 From the date Equipment is delivered to Lessee until it is returned to
Lessor, Lessee shall bear all risk of loss, damage, theft, destruction, wearing
out and condemnation to or of the Equipment from any and every cause whatsoever.
4.2 Lessee shall at its expense maintain all-risk, public liability, theft and
property damage insurance on the Equipment in amounts as stated in the Schedule.
Additionally, if Lessee shall relocate the Equipment in accordance with Section
2.4, Lessee shall maintain in-transit insurance on the Equipment. All policies
for such insurance shall include Lessor as an additional insured, as its
interest may appear, and shall name Lessor as loss payee. All insurance shall be
primary and shall not be subject to any co-insurance clause. All policies of
insurance required hereunder shall be issued by insurance companies acceptable
to Lessor and shall provide that they may not be cancelled or materially altered
without at least thirty days' prior written notice to Lessor. Not later than the
Lease Commencement Date, Lessee shall furnish Lessor with certificates and, if
requested, copies of all insurance policies required to be carried by Lessee
with respect to the Equipment.
4.3 In the event any Item is lost, destroyed stolen or damaged beyond repair
("Casualty"), Lessee shall be liable to Lessor and shall pay Lessor an amount
("Casualty Value") equal to all Rent and other amounts then due and owing with
respect to such Item plus the greater of (a) the fair market value of the Item
immediately preceding the Casualty thereto, or (b) the Stipulated Loss Value
determined in accordance with Annex A to the applicable Schedule. Lessee shall
pay Lessor such Casualty Value within thirty days of the date of the Casualty.
Upon receipt by Lessor of the Casualty Value for any Item, the Lease shall
terminate with respect to such Item. The fair market value of an Item shall be
the price at which a buyer under no compulsion to buy would purchase such Item
at retail from a seller under no compulsion to sell. Upon termination of the
Lease with respect to an Item, Lessee shall dispose of Item salvage in
accordance with Lessor's instructions. In the event of a partial destruction of
or repairable damage to any Item, the Lease shall continue with respect to such
Item and Lessee shall at its expense promptly cause such Item to be repaired to
a condition acceptable to Lessor. There shall be no abatement of Rent hereunder
in such event. Lessee will notify Lessor of any Casualty or partial destruction
to the Equipment within three business days of the date of its occurrence.
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Article V. Assignment or Sublease
5.1 Lease shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, mortgage, pledge or
encumber, in whole or in part, its rights under this Agreement or any Lease, or
its rights to the Equipment or any Item, without the prior written consent of
Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any action in
contradiction hereto shall be null and void and without force or effect. Lessee
may assign or sublease this Agreement or any Lease to an affiliate of Lessee,
provided that such assignment or sublease shall not relieve Lessee of its
obligations under this Agreement or such Lease. Lessor shall have the option to
substitute itself for the assignee or sublessee under the terms of any proposed
assignment or sublease.
5.2 Lessor may without notice to Lessee assign, sublease, hypothecate,
mortgage, pledge or encumber, in whole or in part, its right, title and interest
in and to this Agreement, any Lessee or, subject to Lessee's rights hereunder,
any Item. In the event of any such action by Lessor; (a) upon notification by
Lessor and request by an assignee, Lessee will execute such documents as Lessor
or its assignee may reasonably request confirming Lessee's obligations hereunder
and will make all payments of Rent and other amounts due hereunder directly to
such assignee; (b) Lessee's obligations hereunder shall not be subject to any
reduction, abatement, defense, set-off, counterclaim or recoupment for any
reason whatsoever; (c) Lessee will not, after obtaining knowledge of any such
assignment, consent to any modification of the Agreement or any assigned Lease
without the consent of such assignee; and (d) Lessor's assignee shall be
entitled to such right, title and interest in the Agreement, Lease or Equipment
as is set forth in Lessor's notification of assignment to Lessee.
Article VI. Default and Remedies
6.1 With respect to each Lease, the occurrence of any of the following events
shall constitute a Default hereunder; (a) a failure by Lessee to pay when due
any Rent or other charge required to be paid by Lessee hereunder, and the
continuance of such failure for seven days after notice from Lessor; (b) a
failure by Lessee to maintain insurance on the Equipment as required by Section
4.2; (c) a failure by Lessee to perform or observe any other term or condition
of a Lease, which failure is not cured within thirty days after notice from
Lessor; (d) the breach by Lessee of any term or condition of any software
license for the Equipment or used in conjunction with the Equipment, provided
that such breach has a material adverse impact on the value or usefulness of the
Equipment; (e) Lessee cases doing business as a going concern, makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors, admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts as they become due, files a petition seeking relief for itself under
the federal Bankruptcy Code or any similar federal or state statute, law or
regulation, or files an answer admitting the material allegation of such a
petition, or consents to or acquiesces in the appointment of a trustee, receiver
or liquidator for the Equipment of for Lessee or all or any substantial part of
its assets or properties; (f) the filing of proceedings against Lessee under the
federal Bankruptcy Code or any similar federal or state statute, law or
regulation, which have not been dismissed within sixty days of filing, or the
appointment without Lessee's consent or acquiescence of any trustee, receiver or
liquidator for Lessee or any substantial part of Lessee's assets or properties,
which appointment has not been vacated within sixty days of appointment; (g) the
sale, transfer or disposal by Lessee of all or substantially all of its assets
or property, or the merger or consolidation of Lessee with any other entity,
unless Lessee in the surviving entity and has a net worth greater than or equal
to its net worth immediately prior to the merger or consolidation; or (h) any
representation or warranty of Lessee proves untrue.
6.2 Upon the occurrence of a Default, Lessor by written notice to Lessee may
declare the subject Lease in default, and unless otherwise agreed to by Lessor,
such Default shall apply to any Leases executed hereunder specifically
designated in such notice. Alternatively, Lessor may, without waiving the
Default, make a payment or perform or comply with the provisions of the Lease,
the nonpayment, nonperformance or noncompliance of which caused the Default, and
in addition to any other obligations hereunder, Lessee shall pay Lessor upon
demand the amount of such payment and/or shall reimburse
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Lessor for the expenses actually incurred in connection with such payment,
performance or compliance, as the case may be.
6.3 Upon Default, Lessor shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to
exercise any one or more of the following remedies in order to protect its
interests, reasonably expected profits and economic benefits. Lessor may (a)
declare any Lease entered into pursuant to this Agreement in default, (b)
terminate in whole or in part any Lease, (c) recover from Lessee any and all
amounts then due and to become due, discounted to present value at the rate of
U.S. Treasury bills with a three-month maturity, (d) take possession of any or
all Items, wherever located, without demand or notice, and without any court
order or other process of law, and (e) demand that Lessee return any or all
Items in accordance with Section 2.8 and, for each day that Lessee shall fail to
return any Item, Lessor may demand an amount equal to the Rent, prorated on the
basis of a thirty-day month, in effect immediately prior to such Default. Upon
repossession or return of such Item(s), Lessor may sell, lease or otherwise
dispose of such Items in a commercially reasonable manner, with or without
notice and on public or private bid, and apply the net proceeds thereof toward
the amounts due under the Lessee, but only after deducting (x) all expenses,
including attorney's fees, incurred in connection therewith, and (y) in the case
of any sale, the estimated fair market value at retail of such Items as of the
scheduled expiration of the Lease, or (z) in the case of any replacement lease,
the rent due for any period beyond the scheduled expiration of the Lease for
such Items. Any excess proceeds are to be retained by Lessor.
6.4 The foregoing remedies are cumulative and may be exercised in lieu of or in
addition to each other or any remedies at law, in equity or under statute.
Lessee waives demand of performance and notice of or place of sale or other
disposition and the manner and place of any advertising. No delay or failure to
exercise any right, power or remedy by Lessor shall impair any such right, power
or remedy of Lessor, nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of or acquiescence
in any later breach or Default.
Article VII. Net Lease Provisions
7.1 Lessor warrants that Lessor will not interfere, nor cause anyone acting by
or through Lessor to interfere, with Lessee's quiet enjoyment of the use of the
Equipment, so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing. Except
for Lessor's warranty of quiet enjoyment, Lessor makes no warranty, express or
implied, as to any matter whatsoever, including but not limited to the Equipment
design, workmanship or materials, or the implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose. Lessee acknowledges that Vendor and Lessor
are separate entities, each of which has entered into this transaction for
independent business reasons, and that neither Lessor nor Vendor has acted,
acts, or shall be deemed to have acted or act, as an agent of the other. Lessor
shall have no responsibility or liability to Lessee for (a) loss or damage cause
directly or indirectly by any Item, or (b) the delivery, use, operation,
servicing, maintenance, repair, replacement or performance of any Item.
7.2 Each Lease is a net lease and Lessee's obligations to pay Rent and other
amounts due shall be absolute and unconditional. This obligation of Lessee shall
not be affected by or subject to any abatement, reduction, set-off, defense,
counterclaim, interruption, deferment or recoupment of any kind whatsoever,
including without limitation Lessor's actual or alleged gross negligence or
willful misconduct, frustration of contract, or the loss of possession or
destruction of all or any part of the Equipment. It is the intent of the parties
that Rent and other amounts due shall continue to be payable in all events in
the manner and at the times set forth in the Lease. Nothing contained herein
shall impair Lessee's right to maintain an independent action at law or in
equity.
7.3 As additional Rent, Lessee shall pay and discharge before they become
delinquent, or shall reimburse Lessor in accordance with this Section for, all
license fees, assessments and sales, use, property, excise and other taxes,
however designated (each such fee, assessment or tax an "Imposition") now or
hereafter imposed or assessed by any foreign, federal, state or local government
upon the ownership, delivery, installation, leasing, renting, use or sale of the
Equipment, or the Rent or other
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charges payable hereunder, whether assessed on Lessor or Lessee, together with
any penalties or interest in connection therewith attributable to Lessee's acts
or failure to act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall have no liability
for any Imposition on or measured by the net income of Lessor. For Impositions
for which Lessor is responsible under applicable law, lessor shall file all
declarations, forms and returns and shall pay the taxing authority directly.
Lessor shall invoice Lessee for such Impositions and Lessee shall pay Lessor as
additional Rent amounts owed for such Impositions within thirty days of receipt
of such invoice. For all Impositions other than those described in he proceeding
sentence, Lessee shall file all declarations, forms and returns and do all
things necessary and appropriate in connection with the levy, assessment,
billing or payment of same, including whatever action may be required to have
the Imposition billed directly to Lessee or to the Lessor in the care of Lessee.
In all declarations, forms or returns Lessee shall show Lessor as owner of the
Equipment and shall send copies of name to Lessor with evidence of payment.
7.4 Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lessor, its agents and
assignees, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings,
costs, expenses (including court costs and attorneys' fees), damages,
obligations, penalties, injuries and liabilities (whether or not discovered or
arising before or after Lease termination), including Lessor's strict liability
in ???? ("Claims"), arising out of, connected with or resulting from the
selection, manufacture, purchase, acceptance or rejection of Equipment, the
ownership of Equipment during the term of this Agreement or any Lease, and the
delivery, lease, possession, maintenance, use, condition, return, or operation
of Equipment or Upgrades thereto (including, without limitation, latent and
other defects, whether or not discoverable by Lessor or Lessee, and any claim
for patent, trademark or copyright infringement), excepting only Claims that
arise solely out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor. Lessee
shall at its expense defend any and all actions based on or arising out of the
foregoing. Lessee shall notify Lessor immediately upon receipt of notice or
knowledge of any event which may give rise to a Claim, and shall not, without
the consent of Lessor, settle any Claim without obtaining a full release of any
and all possible claims against Lessor.
7.5 Lessee shall have no right, title or interest in or to the Equipment except
as lessee and as expressly set forth in the Lease. Throughout the term of each
Lease, Lessee shall, upon Lessor's request, execute and deliver to Lessor for
filing such Uniform Commercial Code financing statements or other similar or
substitute documents as Lessor in its discretion deems necessary and/or
appropriate to protect its right, title and interest in and to the Equipment.
Lessee shall at its expense protect and defend the title and rights of Lessor
to or in the Equipment from and against all claims, liens, charges, encumbrances
and legal processes, whether imposed, asserted or instituted by creditors of
Lessee or otherwise, and shall at its expense promptly take all action necessary
to discharge the same.
7.6 Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants that (a) Lessor as owner
of the Equipment shall be entitled to all items of deduction specified in the
applicable Schedule ("Tax Benefits"), and (b) at no time will Lessee take or
omit to take, or permit any sublessee or assignee to take or omit to take, any
action (whether or not permitted hereby) which would result in the
disqualification of the Equipment for, or recapture of, all or any portion of
the Tax Benefits. If as a result of a breach of any representation, warranty or
covenant of Lessee relating to any Item (x) Lessor shall determine that Lessor
is not entitled to claim on its Federal income tax return all or any portion of
the Tax Benefits with respect to any Item, or (y) any Tax Benefit claimed on the
Federal income tax return of Lessor is disallowed or adjusted by the Internal
Revenue Service, or (z) any Tax Benefit is recomputed or recaptured (any such
determinations, disallowance, adjustment, recomputation or recapture being herin
called a "Loss"), then Lessee shall pay to Lessor as additional Rent such
amounts, or from time to time such amounts, on the next succeeding Rent payment
date but in no event more than thirty days after written notice to Lessee of
such Loss, as shall in the reasonable opinion of Lessor, cause Lessor's net
after-tax rate of return in respect of each Item as to which a Loss has occurred
to equal the net after-tax rate of return that would have been in affect had
Lessor been entitled to its anticipated utilization of all of the Tax Benefits.
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7.7 Lessee agrees to take such further action and to execute such additional
documents, instruments and financing statements as Lessor shall reasonably
request in order to complete the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or
by any assignment by Lessor or to protect Lessor's interest in the Equipment.
7.8 The rights and obligations set forth in this Article shall survive the
termination or expiration of this Agreement or any Lease.
Article VIII. Miscellaneous
8.1 Any notice shall be effective upon personal delivery or mailing by
certified mail, return receipt requested. Notices shall be delivered or sent to
the addresses stated below, or at such other address as a party may provide by
notice.
8.2 Lessee shall within ninety days of the close of each fiscal year of Lessee
deliver to Lessor Financial Statements certified to by a recognized firm of
certified public accountants. Upon request, Lessee will deliver to Lessor
quarterly, within ninety days of the close of each fiscal quarter of Lessee, in
reasonable detail, quarterly Financial Statements certified to by the chief
financial officer of Lessee.
8.3 This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the substantive law,
but not the choice of law rules, of the State of California.
8.4 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, with
respect to the subject matter hereof. Lessor's failure at any time to require
strict performance by Lessee of any of the provisions hereof shall not waive or
diminish Lessor's right thereafter to demand strict compliance therewith. If any
provision of this Agreement shall be deemed unenforceable under applicable law,
it shall be deemed stricken, but the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect and shall be construed to give effect to the intent of the
parties. In any litigation arising out of a Lease, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, whether or not the
action is prosecuted to judgment. The parties waive all right to trial by jury
in any litigation. Neither party shall be liable to the other party for any
consequential damages arising under or in any way connected with this Agreement.
Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
8.5 This Agreement may not be altered or varied nor its provisions waived
except in writing duly executed by Lessor and Lessee.
8.6 Any payments of Rent or other amounts payable by Lessee hereunder that
become past due shall bear interest compounded monthly from the due date until
the date received by Lessor at the rate of eighteen percent per annum or the
maximum rate allowed by applicable law, whichever is lower.
8.7 This Agreement may be executed by the parties in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one instrument. To the extent a Lease constitutes
chattel paper (as such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code or
portions thereof adopted by the applicable jurisdiction), no security interest
may be created or conveyed through the transfer or posession of any document
other than the original Schedule to such Lease.
8.8 This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty days' notice,
provided that each Lease then in effect shall survive any termination of this
Agreement.
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In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above-written.
LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ David J. Lidstone
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Name: CHUCK CAMPS Names: David J. Lidstone
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Title: CFO Title: VP and General Counsel
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Address: 17922 Fitch Avenue Address: 2000 Powell Street, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92714 Emeryville, CA 94608
Attn: Chuck Camps Attn: VP-Operations
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EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 1
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and INTERPLAY
PRODUCTIONS, INC. ("Lessee") are parties to a Master Equipment Lease Agreement
dated as of December 14, 1994 (the "Agreement"). This Schedule and the Agreement
together comprise a separate Lease between the parties. The terms and conditions
of the Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Schedule. All
initially-capitalized terms not defined in this Schedule shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
GROUP A: HARDWARE
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Type/Model of
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Unit Cost Extended Cost
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SGI Indigo 2 Extreme workstation 2 $38,043.00 $76,086.00
GROUP B: SOFTWARE
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Manufacturer License No Type/Version of Software Qty Unit Cost Extended Cost
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Alias Power Animator Software 2 $26,214.00 $52,428.0O
DOCUMENTS
Lessee shall provide the following prior to the Lease Commencement Date:
1. Executed Master Equipment Lease Agreement
2. Executed Equipment Schedule 1
3. Executed UCC-1 Financing Statement(s)
4. Insurance Documentation
5. Purchase Order Assignment & Consent
6. Executed Certificate of Incumbency
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease (the
Lease, purchase documents and other documents collectively referred to as the
"Documents"), and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry on its
present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
not-for-profit corporation.
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2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal, and binding agreements, enforceable in
accordance with their terms, except to the extent that the enforcement of
remedies may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws.
3. No approval, consent or withholding of objections is required from any
federal, state or local government authority or instrumentality with respect to
the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment, order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provision of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (b) result in
any breach of, constitute a default under, or result in the creation of, any
lien, charge, security interest or other encumbrance upon any Equipment.
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting Lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
MISCELLANEOUS
The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. The Lease Commencement Date shall be December 31, 1994, therefore the
Cut-off Date shall not apply
2. The Initial Term is 36 months.
3. The Basis Rent is $3,680.00 per month, payable in advance.
4. Commencing on the Lease Commencement Date and on the same date of each
month thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, Lessee shall pay
the Basis Rent in immediately-available U.S. funds.
5. The Equipment is to be located at 17922 Fiche Avenue, Arvin, CA.92714.
6. The Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
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7. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
8. In the Equipment description, Item(s) listed in Group B are software
(the "Software"). Lessor makes no representation or warranty relating to the
Software, including without limitation any warranty of title, infringement,
quiet enjoyment, description or fitness for use with respect thereto, it being
understood that Lessor does not lease or license the Software to Lessee.
Lessor shall pay Alias Corporation, the licensor of the Software, $52,428.00 as
the fee to acquire for Lessee the right to use the Software. Lessee's obligation
under Section 7.2 of the Agreement to pay Rent shall not be affected by any
inadequacy of the Software, by the failure of the licensor to support the
Software, by the bankruptcy of the licensor of the Software, or the like. In the
event of a Casualty of the Equipment in Group A, then the fee for the software
license shall be added to and included in the determination of the Casualty
Value. Upon the occurrence of a Default, then in addition to the remedies
specified in 6.3 of the Default and Remedies, Lessor shall be entitled to direct
Lessee to cease further use of the Software. Lessee hereby agrees to immediately
cease use of the Software upon receipt of such a direction from Lessor. Lessee
further agrees that the detriment which Lessor will suffer as a result of a
breach by Lessee of the obligation contained in the foregoing sentence cannot be
adequately compensated by monetary damages, and therefore Lessor shall be
entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to enforce this Section 8.
9. End of Lease Options: So long as there is no Default, or event which
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with the giving of notice or passage of time or both, would constitute a
Default, occurring and continuing under this Lease or the Agreement, Lessee must
choose one of the following options with (90) days' prior written notice to
Lessor:
Purchase Option: Purchase all but not less than all of the Equipment
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in Group A at the expiration of the Initial Term at a purchase price equal to
$29,790.00.
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Renewal Options: Renew the Lease at the expiration of the Initial
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Term for a period of twelve (12) months (the "Renewal Term") at a renewal rent
of $1,875.00. At the end of the Renewal Term, if no event of Default has
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occurred and is continuing, and if no Rent or outstanding amounts are due or
owing, Lessee shall have the right, within ninety (90) days' prior written
notice to Lessor to purchase all of the Equipment in Group A for a price of
$9,765.00.
Return Option: Return all, but not less than all of the Equipment in
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Group A at the expiration of the Initial Term and pay a fee equal to $14,442.00.
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10. The Tax Benefits are depreciation and interest deductions. As its
depreciation method, Lessor shall use a 200% declining balance method, switching
to a straight-line method for the first taxable year for which the straight-line
method with respect to the adjusted basis as of the beginning of such year
yields a larger allowance, and assumes a recovery period of five years.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
LESSEE: INTERPLAY LESSOR: GENERAL ELECTRIC
PRODUCTIONS, INC. CAPITAL COMPUTER
LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Mike McFadden
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Name: CHUCK CAMPS NAME: MIKE MCFADDEN
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Title: CFO Title: Regional Operations Manager
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Date: 12-27-94 Date: 12/30/97
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ANNEX A
TO EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 1
TO MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 14, 1994
BETWEEN INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC., AS LESSEE AND
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION, AS
LESSOR
Table of Stipulated Loss Values
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The Rent payments numbered below commence with the Term Commencement Date and
coincide with the Rent payment dates through the end of the Initial Term. This
table extends beyond the Initial Term in a similar manner to provide for
renewals and extensions beyond the Initial Term. Stipulated Loss Values are
determined by multiplying the percentage stated opposite the Rent payment
corresponding to the Rent payment date next following a Casualty or other event
requiring payment of the Casualty Value by the Unit Cost as stated in the
applicable Schedule.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rent Rent
Payment Percent Payment Percent
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1 112.05% 19 60.51%
2 109.19% 20 57.65%
3 106.32% 21 54.79%
4 103.46% 22 51.92%
5 100.60% 23 49.06%
6 97.73% 24 46.20%
7 94.87% 25 43.33%
8 92.01% 26 40.47%
9 89.14% 27 37.61%
10 86.28% 28 34.75%
11 83.42% 29 31.88%
12 80.56% 30 29.02%
13 77.69% 31 26.16%
14 74.83% 32 23.29%
15 71.97% 33 20.43%
16 69.10% 34 17.57%
17 66.24% 35 14.70%
18 63.38% 36 11.84%
</TABLE>
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EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 2
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("lessor") and INTERPLAY
PRODUCTIONS, INC. ("Lessee") are parties to a Master Equipment Lease Agreement
dated as of December 14, 1994 (the "Agreement"). This Schedule and the Agreement
together comprise a separate Lease between the parties. The terms and conditions
of the Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Schedule. All
initially-capitalized terms not defined in this Schedule shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
GROUP A: HARDWARE
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Serial Type/Model of
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Manufacturer Number New Equipment Qty Unit Cost Extended Cost
------------ ------ ------------- --- --------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SGI TBD Indy Workstation 1 $ 13,243.00 $13,243.00
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Sub Total $13,243.00
</TABLE>
GROUP B: SOFTWARE
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Manufacturer Type/Version of software Qty Unit Cost Extended
- ------------ ------------------------ --- --------- --------
Cost
----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Alias Power Animator Software 1 $ 15,000.00 $15,000.00
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Sub Total $15,000.00
</TABLE>
GROUP C: SERVICES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Manufacturer Type of Service Qty Unit Cost Extended
- ------------ --------------- --- --------- --------
Cost
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Alias Full extended warranty 1 $1,490.00 $1,490.00
Alias CD-ROM Update Media Option 1 $240.00 $240.00
Alias Support price for software options for 1 $1,200.00 $1,200.00
systems with IDO. Full/Basic/IRIX
Alias Software Support 1 $1,600.00 $1,600.00
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Sub Total $4,530.00
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GRAND TOTAL $32,773.00
</TABLE>
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DOCUMENTS
Lessee shall provide the following prior to the Lease Commencement Date:
1. Executed Master Equipment Lease Agreement
2. Executed Equipment Schedule 2
3. Executed UCC-1 Financing Statement(s)
4. Insurance Documentation
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease (the
Lease, purchase documents and other documents collectively referred to as the
"Documents"), and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry on its
present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
not-for-profit corporation.
2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal, and binding agreements, enforceable in
accordance with their terms, except to the extent that the enforcement of
remedies may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws.
3. No approval, consent or withholding of objections is required from any
federal, state or local government authority or instrumentality with respect to
the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment, order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provision of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (b) result in
any breach of, constitute a default under, or result in the creation of, any
lien, charge, security interest in other encumbrance upon any Equipment.
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting Lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
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MISCELLANEOUS
The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. The Lease Commencement Date shall be May 1, 1995, therefore the
Cut-off Date shall not apply
2. The Initial Term is 36 months.
3. The Basic Rent is $945.00 per month, payable in advance.
4. Commencing on the Lease Commencement Date and on the same date of each
month thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, Lessee shall pay
the Basic Rent in immediately-available U.S. funds.
5. The Equipment is to be located at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, CA.
92714.
6. The Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
7. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
8. Software and Services. In the Equipment description above, some items
---------------------
are software (the "Software"). Lessor makes no representation or warranty
--------
relating to the Software, including without limitation any warranty of title,
infringement, quiet enjoyment, description or fitness for use with respect
thereto, it being understood that Lessor does not lease or license the Software
to Lessee. On behalf of Lessee, Lessor shall pay Vendor $16,600.00 as the
license fee for the Software. Upon the occurrence of a Default, in addition to
the remedies specified in Article VI of the Agreement, Lessor shall be entitled
to direct Lessee to cease further use of the Software. Lessee hereby agrees to
immediately cease use of the Software upon receipt of such a direction from
Lessor. Lessee further agrees that the detriment which Lessor will suffer as a
result of a breach by Lessee of the obligation contained in the foregoing
sentence cannot be adequately compensated by monetary damages, and therefore
Lessor shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to enforce
this provision. Additionally, in the Equipment description above, some items are
consulting, installation, training and/or custom programming services("Services
--------
") which Vendor will perform for the benefit of Lessee. Lessor shall
pay Vendor $2,930.00 for the performance of such Services. Lessee's obligation
under Section 7.2 of the Agreement to pay Rent shall not be affected by any
inadequacy of the Software or the Services, by the bankruptcy of the licensor of
the Software or Vendor, by the failure of licensor of the Software to support
the Software, or the like. In the event of a Casualty of the items of Equipment
which are hardware, in addition to the payment from Lessee to Lessor of the
Stipulated Loss Value of such Equipment, at Lessor's option Lessee shall (a) pay
Lessor the present value of all Rent allocable to Software and Services, or (b)
continue the Lease and pay the Rent allocable to Software and Services on a
monthly basis until the end of the Initial Term
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9. End of Lease Options: So long as there is no Default, or event which
--------------------
with the giving of notice or passage of time or both, would constitute a
Default, occurring and continuing this Lease or the Agreement, Lessee must
choose one of the following options with (90) days' prior written notice to
Lessor:
Purchase Option: Purchase all but not less than all of the Equipment
---------------
in Group A at the expiration of the Initial Term at a purchase price equal to
$7,800.00.
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Renewal Options: Renew all but not less than all of the Equipment in
---------------
Group A at the expiration of the Initial Term for a period of twelve (12) months
(the "Renewal Term") at a renewal rent of $478.00. At the end of the Renewal
-------
Term, Lessee must purchase all of the Equipment in Group A for a price of
$3,100.00.
Return Option: Return all, but not less than all of the Equipment
-------------
in Group A at the expiration of the Initial Term and pay a fee equal to
$6,000.00.
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10. The Tax Benefits are depreciation and interest deductions. As its
depreciation method, Lessor shall use a 200% declining balance method, switching
to a straight-line method for the first taxable year for which the straight-line
method with respect to the adjusted basis as of the beginning of such year
yields a larger allowance, and assumes a recovery period of five years.
11. Lessee hereby assigns to Lessor all of its under any purchase order or
agreement (the "Purchase Document") issued or executed by Lessee with respect to
the Equipment in Group A. Lessor assumes the obligation to pay the purchase
price under such Purchase Document, provided Lessee accepts the Equipment for
all purposes under the Lease. Lessee retains all other obligations under the
Purchase Document.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
LESSEE: INTERPLAY LESSOR: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL
PRODUCTIONS, INC. COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Mike McFadden
--------------------------------- ------------------------------------
Name: CHUCK CAMPS Name: MIKE MCFADDEN
------------------------------- ----------------------------------
Regional Operations Manager
Title: CFO ------------------------- Title ---------------------------------
Date: 5-15-95 Date: 6-30-95
------------------------------- ----------------------------------
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<PAGE>
ANNEX A
TO EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 2
TO MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 14, 1994
BETWEEN INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC., AS LESSEE AND
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION, AS
LESSOR
Table of Stipulated Loss Values
-------------------------------
The Rent payments numbered below commence with the Term Commencement Date and
coincide with the Rent payment dates through the end of the Initial Term. This
table extends beyond the Initial Term in a similar manner to provide for
renewals and extensions beyond the Initial Term. Stipulated Loss Values are
determined by multiplying the percentage stated opposite the Rent payment
corresponding to the Rent payment date next following a Casualty or other event
requiring payment of the Casualty Value by the Unit Cost as stated in the
applicable Schedule.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rent Rent
Payment Percent Payment percent
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1 112.00% 19 64.69%
2 109.37% 20 62.06%
3 106.74% 21 59.43%
4 104.11% 22 56.80%
5 101.49% 23 54.17%
6 98.86% 24 51.54%
7 96.23% 25 48.91%
8 93.60% 26 46.29%
9 90.97% 27 43.66%
10 88.34% 28 41.03%
11 85.71% 29 38.40%
12 83.09% 30 35.77%
13 80.46% 31 33.14%
14 77.83% 32 30.51%
15 75.20% 33 27.89%
16 72.57% 34 25.26%
17 69.94% 35 22.63%
18 67.31% 36 20.00%
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 3
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and INTERPLAY
PRODUCTIONS, INC. ("Lessee") are parties to a Master Equipment Lease Agreement
dated as of December 14, 1994 (the "Agreement"). This Schedule and the Agreement
together comprise a separate Lease between the parties. The terms and conditions
of the Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Schedule. All
initially-capitalized terms not defined in this Schedule shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EQUIPMENT
Group A: Hardware
- -----------------
Type/Model of
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Unit Cost Extended Cost
------------ ------------- --- --------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SGI Challenge DM 1 $89,675.00 $89,675.00
SGI Indigo 2 Upgrades 4 $5,840.00 $23,360.00
Group B: Services
- -----------------
Manufacturer Type/Version of Software Qty Unit Cost Extended Cost
------------ ------------------------ --- --------- -------------
SGI Power Animator Software 1 $5,980.00 $5,980.00
GRAND TOTAL ---------
$119,015.00
</TABLE>
DOCUMENTS
Lessee shall provide the following prior to the Lease Commencement Date:
1. Executed Equipment Schedule 3
2. Executed UCC-I Financing Statement(s)
3. Insurance Documentation
4. Purchase Order Assignment & Consent
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease (the
Lease, purchase documents and other documents collectively referred to as the
"Documents"), and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry on
its present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
not-for-profit corporation.
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2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal, and binding agreements, enforceable in
accordance with their terms, except to the extent that the enforcement of
remedies may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws.
3. No approval consent or withholding of objections is required from any
federal, state or local governmental authority or instrumentality with respect
to the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment, order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provision of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (b) result in
any breach of, constitute a default under, or result in the creation of, any
lien, charge, security interest or other encumbrance upon any Equipment.
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting Lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
MISCELLANEOUS
The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, the
Term Commencement Date shall be November 1, 1995.
2. The Initial Term is 36 months.
3. The Basic Rent is $3,450.00 per month, payable in advance.
4. Commencing on the Lease Commencement Date and on the same date of each
month thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, Lessee shall pay
the Basic Rent in immediately-available U.S. funds. In addition, on the Term
Commencement Date, Lessee shall pay any accrued Interim Rent.
5. The Equipment is to be located at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine,
CA.92714.
6. The Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
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<PAGE>
7. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
8. In the Equipment description above, some items are consulting,
installation, training and/or custom programming services or other services
("Services") which Vendor will perform for the benefit of Lessee. Lessor shall
--------
pay Vendor $5,980.00 for the performance of such Services. Lessor makes no
representation or warranty relating to the Services, including without
limitation any warranty of title, patent, infringement, quiet enjoyment,
description or fitness for use with respect thereto, it being understood that
Lessor does not perform the Services. Lessee's obligation under Section 7.2 of
the Agreement to pay Rent shall not be affected by any inadequacy of the
Services, by the bankruptcy of the Vendor, or the like. In the event of a
Casualty of the items of Equipment which are hardware, at Lessor's option Lessee
shall (a) pay Lessor the present value of all Rent allocable to Services, or (b)
continue the Lease any pay the Rent allocable to Services on a monthly basis
until the end of the Initial Term.
9. Lessee agrees to accept partial shipments of the Equipment unless
Lessor and Vendor have agreed otherwise in writing. Should Vendor install the
equipment, Lessee shall deliver a Certificate of Acceptance, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, within five (5) days from
the date of installation. Should Lessee install the Equipment, Lessee shall
deliver a Certificate of Acceptance to Lessor within ten (10) days from the date
of delivery of the Equipment or partial delivery of the Equipment or within five
(5) days from the date Vendor installed the Equipment. Should Lessee fail to
deliver the Certificate of Acceptance as required above or should Lessee fail to
notify Vendor of any problems with the Equipment, the Equipment shall be deemed
accepted. If Lessor does not receive a Certificate of Acceptance on or before
the date set forth herein Lessor may, at Lessor's sole discretion, assign its
obligations under the Purchase Order Agreement to Lessee and Lessee shall assume
such obligation.
10. End of Lease Options: So long as there is no Default, or event which
--------------------
with the giving of notice or passage of time or both, would constitute a
Default, occurring and continuing under this Lease or the Agreement, Lessee must
choose one of the following options with (90)days' prior written notice to
lessor:
Purchase Option: Purchase all but not less than all of the Equipment
---------------
in Group A at the expiration of the Initial Term at a purchase price equal to
$28,325.00.
- ----------
Renewal Options: Renew the Lease at the expiration of the Initial Term
---------------
for a period of twelve (12) months (the "Renewal Term") at a renewal rent of
$1,740,00. At the end of the Renewal Term, if no event of Default has occurred
- ---------
and is continuing, and if no Rent or outstanding amounts are due or owing,
Lessee shall have the right, within ninety (90) days' prior written notice to
Lessor to purchase all of the Equipment in Group A for a price of $11,260.00.
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Return Option: Return all, but not less than all of the Equipment in
-------------
Group A at the expiration of the Initial Term in accordance with the terms of
the Agreement and pay a fee equal to $21,800.00.
----------
11. Lessor has or will enter into a purchase agreement with Vendor (the
"Purchase Agreement") a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and made a
part hereof, to purchase the Equipment for lease to Lessee. Lessee represents
that the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement are acceptable to
Lessee, and Lessee understands that certain terms and conditions (e.g., warranty
and patent infringement) may effect Lessee's use of the Equipment. In addition,
Lessee acknowledges by entering into this Lease that Lessor is hereby authorized
to purchase the Equipment on Lessee's behalf under the terms and conditions of
the Purchase Agreement. Lessee agrees that it shall be obligated to pay the ten
percent (10%) restocking fee set forth in Paragraph 1 under the Terms Section of
the Purchase Agreement. Lessee further acknowledges that Lessee shall have no
greater rights against Vendor than what exists under the terms and conditions of
the Purchase Agreement.
Lessee agrees to pay for the transportation costs of the Equipment and
authorizes Lessor to instruct Vendor in its Purchase Agreement to invoice Lessee
for the cost of such transportation. Lessee agrees to assume the risk of loss,
damage or destruction of the Equipment at the time the Equipment is delivered to
the freight carrier at Vendor's facility. If the Equipment is lost, stolen,
damaged or destroyed in-transit to Lessee's site, Lessee shall assume Lessor's
obligation to pay Vendor the purchase price. Lessee shall pay for installation
and extended maintenance services by separate agreement with Vendor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
LESSEE: INTERPLAY LESSOR: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL
PRODUCTIONS, INC. COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Mike McFadden
----------------------------- --------------------------------
Name: CHUCK CAMPS Name: MIKE McFADDEN
--------------------------- ------------------------------
Title: CFO Title: Regional Operations Manager
-------------------------- -----------------------------
Date: 10-8-95 Date: 10/13/95
--------------------------- ------------------------------
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<PAGE>
ANNEX A
TO EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 3
TO MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 14,1994
BETWEEN INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC., AS LESSEE AND
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION, AS
LESSOR
Table of Stipulated Loss Values
-------- ----------------------
The Rent payments numbered below commence with the Term Commencement Date and
coincide with the Rent payment dates through the end of the Initial Term. This
table extends beyond the Initial Term in a similar manner to provide for
renewals and extensions beyond the Initial Term. Stipulated Loss Values are
determined by multiplying the percentage stated opposite the Rent payment
corresponding to the Rent payment date next following a Casualty or other event
requiring payment of the Casualty Value by the Unit Cost as stated in
the applicable Schedule.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rent Rent
Payment Percent Payment Percent
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1 112.00% 19 69.83%
2 109.66% 20 67.49%
3 107.31% 21 65.14%
4 104.97% 22 62.80%
5 102.63% 23 60.46%
6 100.29% 24 58.11%
7 97.94% 25 55.77%
8 95.60% 26 53.43%
9 93.26% 27 51.09%
10 90.91% 28 48.74%
11 88.57% 29 46.40%
12 86.23% 30 44.06%
13 83.89% 31 41.71%
14 81.54% 32 39.37%
15 79.20% 33 37.03%
16 76.86% 34 34.69%
17 74.51% 35 32.34%
18 72.17% 36 30.00%
</TABLE>
5
<PAGE>
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 4
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") AND
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. ("Lessee") are parties to a Master Equipment Lease
Agreement dated as of December 14, 1994 (the "Agreement"). This Schedule and the
Agreement together comprise a separate Lease between the parties. The terms and
conditions of the Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this
Schedule (the "Lease"). All initially-capitalized terms not defined in this
Schedule shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
---------
GROUP A: HARDWARE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Type/Model of Unit Extended
----
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Cost Cost
- ------------ ------------- --- ---- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SGI INDIGO2 Solid IMPACT graphics. 4 $20,250.00 $81,000.00
250MHz/MB cache. 64MB Memory. 2GB
System Disk. 20in. monitor
SGI 64MB Memory upgrade for Indigo2. POWER 4 $ 2,650.00 $10,600.00
Indigo 2. and SGI Ram
SGI DAT Drives 4 $ 2,000.00 $ 8,000.00
SGI CD ROM 4x 4 $ 749.00 $ 2,996.00
SGI 20 Gig Raid Systems raid 5 1 $15,995.00 $15,995.00
SGI Trancivers 4 $ 79.00 $ 316.00
</TABLE>
GROUP B: SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Type/Model of Unit Extended
----
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Cost Cost
- ------------ ------------- --- ---- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SGI Basic Extended Warranty - Support for HW, 4 $ 1,540.00 $ 6,160.00
O/S, NFS
SGI Alias Power Animator 4 $ 7,496.25 $ 29,985.00
SGI Alias Power Modeler 4 $ 7,496.25 $ 29,985.00
SGI Power & Tracer Caster 1 $11,250.00 $ 11,250.00
SGI Wavefront Video Computer 2 $ 4,500.00 $ 9,000.00
SGI NFS Licenses 4 $ 495.00 $ 1,980.00
----------
GRAND TOTAL $207,267.00
</TABLE>
DOCUMENTS
---------
Lessee shall provide the following documents prior to the Lease
Commencement Date:
1. Executed Equipment Schedule 4
2. Executed UCC-I Financing Statement(s)
3. Insurance Documentation
4. Executed Purchase order Assignment and Consent
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<PAGE>
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
------------------------------
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease (the
Lease purchase documents and other documents collectively referred to as the
"Documents") and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry on its
present business and operations including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
tax exempt corporation.
2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal, and binding agreements, enforceable in
accordance with their terms, except to the extent that the enforcement of
remedies may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws.
3. No approval, consent or withholding of objections is required from any
federal state or local governmental authority or instrumentality with respect to
the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment, order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provision of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (b) result in
any breach or, constitute a default under any agreement to which Lessee is a
party, or result in the creation of, any lien, charge, security interest or
other encumbrance upon any Equipment.
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting Lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
MISCELLANEOUS
-------------
The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, the Term
Commencement Date shall be May 1, 1996.
2. The Initial Term is 36 months.
3. The Basic Rent is $5,999.00 per month payable in advance.
<PAGE>
4. Commencing on the Term Commencement Date and on the same of each month
thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term. lessee shall pay the
Basic Rent in immediately available U.S. funds. In addition, on the Term
Commencement Date, lessee shall pay and accrued Interim Rent.
5. The Equipment is to be located at Hartland Enterprises. 12B North Park
Road, Harrogate North Yorkshire, England HG1-5TG.
6. Lessee shall file and pay directly all foreign taxes however
designated (each such fee, assessment or tax an" Foreign Imposition") now or
hereafter imposed or assessed by any foreign government upon the ownership,
delivery, installation, leasing, renting, use or sale of the Equipment, or the
Basic Rent or other charges payable hereunder whether assessed on Lessor or
Lessee. Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lessor, its agents
and assignees, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings,
costs expenses (including court costs and attorney's fees), damages, obligations
penalties, arising out of Foreign Imposition. As additional rent, Lessee shall
reimburse Lessor for all Foreign Impositions, together with any penalties or
interest in connection therewith attributable to Lessee's acts of failure to
act.
7. Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000.000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
8. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
9. Software and Services. In the Equipment description above, some items
---------------------
are software (the "Software"). Lessor makes no representation or warranty
--------
relating to the Software, including without limitation any warranty of title,
patent, infringement, quiet enjoyment, description or fitness for use with
respect thereto, it being understood that Lessor does not lease or license the
Software to Lessee. On behalf of Lessee, Lessor shall pay Vendor $82,200.00 as
the license fee for the Software. Upon the occurrence of a Default, in addition
to the remedies specified in Article VI of the Agreement, Lessor shall be
entitled to direct Lessee to cease further use of the Software. Lessee hereby
agrees to immediately cease use of the Software upon receipt of such a direction
from Lessor. Lessee further agrees that the detriment which Lessor will suffer
as a result of a breach by Lessee of the obligation contained in the foregoing
sentence cannot by adequately compensated by monetary damages, and therefore
Lessor shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to enforce
this provision. Additionally, in the Equipment description above, some items are
consulting, installation, training and/or custom programming services or other
services ("Services") which Vendor will perform for the benefit of Lessee.
----------
Lessor shall pay Vendor will perform for the benefit of Lessee. Lessor shall pay
Vendor $6,160.00 for the performance of such Services. Lessee's obligation under
Section 7.2 of the Agreement to pay Rent shall not be affected by any inadequacy
of the Software or the Services, by the bankruptcy of the licensor of the
Software or Vendor, by the failure of licensor of the Software to support the
Software, or the like. In the event of a Casualty of the items of Equipment
which are hardware, in addition to the payment from Lessee to Lessor of the
Stipulated Loss Value of such Equipment, at Lessor's option Lessee shall (a) pay
Lessor the present value of all Rent allocable to Software and Services, or (b)
continue the Lease and pay the Rent allocable to Software and Services on a
monthly basis until the end of the Initial Term.
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<PAGE>
10. End of Lease Options: So long as there is no Default or event which
--------------------
with the giving of notice or passage of time or both, would constitute a
Default, occurring and continuing under this Lease or the Agreement. Lessee must
choose one of the following two options with (90) days prior written notice to
Lessor:
Purchase Option: Purchase all but not less than all of the Equipment
---------------
in Group A at the expiration of the Initial Term at a purchase price equal to
$31,090.00: or
Renewal Option: At the expiration of the Initial Term, renew the Lease
--------------
for a period of twelve (12) months (the "Renewal Term") at a renewal monthly
rent of $2,995.00.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Mike McFadden
-------------------------------- ------------------------------
Name: CHUCK CAMPS Name: MIKE McFADDEN
------------------------------ -----------------------------
Title: CFO Title: Regional Operations Manager
------------------------------ ----------------------------
Date: 4-4-91 Date: 5/14/96
------------------------------ -----------------------------
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<PAGE>
ANNEX A
to
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 4
Table of Stipulated Loss Values
-------------------------------
The Rent payments numbered below commence with the Term Commencement Date
and coincide with the Rent payment dates through the end of the Initial Term.
This table extends beyond the Initial Term in a similar manner to provide for
renewals and extensions beyond the Initial Term. Stipulated Loss Values are
determined by multiplying the percentage stated opposite the Rent payment
corresponding to the Rent payment date next following a Casualty or other event
requiring payment of the Casualty Value by the Unit Cost as stated in the
applicable Schedule.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rent Rent
Payment Percent Payment Percent
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1 112.00% 19 74.97%
2 109.94% 20 72.91%
3 107.89% 21 70.86%
4 105.83% 22 68.80%
5 103.77% 23 66.74%
6 101.71% 24 64.69%
7 99.66% 25 62.63%
8 97.60% 26 60.57%
9 95.54% 27 58.51%
10 93.49% 28 56.46%
11 91.43% 29 54.40%
12 89.37% 30 52.34%
13 87.31% 31 50.29%
14 85.26% 32 48.23%
15 83.20% 33 46.17%
16 81.14% 34 44.11%
17 79.09% 35 42.06%
18 77.03% 36 40.00%
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 4
This Amendment No. 2 is made as of May 21, 1996, by and between GENERAL
ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and INTERPLAY
------
PRODUCTIONS ("Lessee"). Lessor and Lessee are parties to Equipment Schedule 4,
------
as amended, to Master Equipment Lease Agreement dated December 14, 1994, as
amended (collectively, the "Lease"). The parties hereby amend the Lease as set
-----
forth herein.
1. Equipment Section on Equipment Schedule 1 and on the Certificate of
Acceptance to Equipment Schedule 1 is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROUP A: HARDWARE
Type/Model of Unit Extended
----
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Cost Cost
- ------------ ------------- --- ---- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SGI INDIGO2 Solid IMPACT graphics, 4 $20,250.00 $81,000.00
250MHz/MB cache, 64MB Memory, 2GB
System Disk, 20in. monitor
SGI 64MB Memory upgrade for Indigo2, POWER 4 $2,650.00 $10,600.00
Indigo2, and SGI Ram
SGI DAT Drives 4 $2,000.00 $8,000.00
SGI CD ROM 4x 4 $749.00 $2,996.00
SGI 20 Gig Raid Systems raid 5 1 $15,995.00 $15,995.00
SGI Transceivers 4 $79.00 $316.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROUP B: SOFTCOSTS
Type/Model of Unit Extended
----
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Cost Cost
- ------------ ------------- --- ---- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SGI Basic Extended Warranty - Support for HW, 4 $1,540.00 $6,160.00
O/S, NFS
SGI Alias Power Animator 4 $7,496.25 $29,985.00
SGI Alias Power Modeler 4 $7,496.25 $29,985.00
SGI Power & Tracer Caster 1 $11,250.00 $11,250.00
SGI Wavefront Video Computer 2 $4,500.00 $9,000.00
SGI NFS Licenses 4 $495.00 $1,980.00
SGI Advanced Animation 2 $7,500.00 $15,000.00
GRAND TOTAL $222,267.00
</TABLE>
2. Miscellaneous Section 1 is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, the Term
Commencement Date shall be June 1, 1996."
3. Miscellaneous Section 3 is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
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PAGE>
"3. The Basic Rent is $6,497.00 per month, payable in advance."
4. Miscellaneous Section 9 is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
In the Equipment description above, some items are software (the "Software").
--------
Lessor makes no representation or warranty relating to the Software, including
without limitation any warranty of title, patent, infringement, quiet enjoyment,
description or fitness for use with respect thereto, it being understood that
Lessor does not lease or license the Software to Lessee. On behalf of Lessee,
Lessor shall pay Vendor $97,200.00 as the license fee for the Software. Upon the
occurrence of a Default, in addition to the remedies specified in Article VI (if
Rev. 10/89) (Section 15 if Rev. 10/95) of the Agreement, Lessor shall be
entitled to direct Lessee to cease further use of the Software. Lessee hereby
agrees to immediately cease use of the Software upon receipt of such a direction
from Lessor. Lessee further agrees that the detriment which Lessor will suffer
as a result of a breach by Lessee of the obligation contained in the foregoing
sentence cannot be adequately compensated by monetary damages, and therefore
Lessor shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to enforce
this provision. Lessee's obligation under Section 7.2 (if Rev. 10/89) (Section 4
if Rev. 10/95) of the Agreement to pay Rent shall not be affected by any
inadequacy of the Software, by the bankruptcy of the licensor of the Software or
Vendor, by the failure of the licensor of the Software to support the Software,
or the like. In the event of a Casualty of the items of Equipment which are
hardware, at Lessor's option Lessee shall (a) pay Lessor the present value of
all Rent allocable to Software and Services, or (b) continue the Lease and pay
the Rent allocable to Software and Services on a monthly basis until the end of
the Initial Term.
Except as specifically modified herein, all other terms and conditions of
the Lease shall remain unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Amendment effective
as of the date last written above.
LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
LEASING CORPORATION
By: [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE] By: /s/ MIKE MCFADDEN
------------------------- ----------------------------
Name: [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE] Name: MIKE MCFADDEN
Title: CFO Title: REGIONAL OPERATIONS
MANAGER
<PAGE>
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 5
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and
Interplay Productions, Inc. ("Interplay") are parties to a Master Equipment
Lease Agreement dated as of December 14, 1994 (the "Agreement"). This Schedule
is a lease between Lessor and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. AND ENGAGE GAMES
ONLINE, jointly and severally liable as Co-Lessees (collectively and
individually as "Lessee") ("I and E"), with I and E substituted for Interplay as
Lessee in the Agreement. This Schedule and the Agreement together comprise a
separate Lease between the parties. The terms and conditions of the Agreement
are hereby incorporated by reference into this Schedule (the "Lease"). All
initially-capitalized terms not defined in this Schedule shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
---------
Equipment as more fully described on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part
hereof. The Equipment costs shall have an aggregate price not to exceed
$651,650.00.
DOCUMENTS
---------
Lessee shall provide the following documents prior to the Lease
Commencement Date:
1. Executed Equipment Schedule 5
2. Executed UCC-1 Financing Statement(s)
3. Insurance Documentation
4. Executed Purchase Order Assignment and Consent
5. Certificate of Incumbency for Engage Games OnLine
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
------------------------------
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease (the
Lease, purchase documents and other documents collectively referred to as the
"Documents"), and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry on
its present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
tax exempt corporation.
2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal and binding agreements, enforceable in
accordance with their terms, except to the extent that the enforcement of
remedies may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws.
3. No approval, consent or withholding of objections is required from any
federal, state or local governmental authority or instrumentality with respect
to the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provision of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (b) result in
any breach or constitute a default under any agreement to which Lessee is a
party, or result in the creation of any lien, charge, security interest or other
encumbrance upon any Equipment.
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<PAGE>
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting Lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
MISCELLANEOUS
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The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. The Cut-Off Date shall be May 1, 1996.
2. The Initial Term is 24 months.
3. The Basic Rent is $25,347.00 per month, payable in advance.
4. Commencing on the Term Commencement Date and on the same date of each
month thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, Lessee shall pay
the Basic Rent in immediately-available U.S. funds. In addition, on the Term
Commencement Date, Lessee shall pay any accrued Interim Rent. For the purpose of
this Schedule, the Interim Period shall be the period from each Progress Payment
Date (as defined in Section 9) to the day prior to the Term Commencement Date.
5. The Equipment is to be located at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, CA.
6. Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
7. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
8. The Tax Benefits are depreciation and interest deductions. As its
depreciation method, Lessor shall use a 200% declining balance method, switching
to a straight-line method for the first taxable year for which the straight-line
method with respect to the adjusted basis as of the beginning of such year
yields a larger allowance, and assumes a recovery period of five years.
9. Lessor may make payments ("Progress Payments") to Vendor provided (a)
no Default, or an event with which the giving of notice, passage of time, or
both, would constitute a Default, has occurred and is continuing, (b) Lessee
delivers to Lessor five (5) business days prior to the date the Progress Payment
is funded to Vendor ("Progress Payment Date") a written instruction to pay
Vendor in the form of Exhibit B ("Vendor Payment Notice"), (c) Lessee delivers
to Lessor all executed documents described in the Documents section of this
Schedule, and (d) on or before April 30, 1996, Lessee delivers to Lessor a
Certificate of Acceptance for all Equipment under the Lease. Such Equipment
shall be deemed fully and finally accepted for all purposes under the Lease and
the Lease shall commence for such Equipment. If Lessee has not delivered the
Certificate of Acceptance on or before April 30, 1996, then Lessor shall be
entitled to (w) terminate this Lease, (x) re-assign to Lessee without recourse
or warranty all of Lessor's rights and obligations with respect to the Equipment
and any equipment purchase agreement between Lessee and Vendor, (y) immediately
collect from Lessee the sum of the Deposit plus interest on the Deposit from the
date the Deposit was paid at the rate of one and a half percent (1.5%) per
month, and (z) collect from Lessee any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
incurred in connection with the Equipment or purchase thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
CO-LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,INC., JOINTLY GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
AND SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Wendy Sievert
-------------------------------------- ------------------------------
Name: CHUCK CAMPS Name: WENDY SIEVERT
------------------------------------ ----------------------------
Title: CFO Title: Regional Operations Manager
----------------------------------- ---------------------------
Date: 4-4-91 Date: 7/31/96
------------------------------------ ----------------------------
CO-LESSEE:
ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE, JOINTLY AND
SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE
By: /s/ Grey McKenzie
--------------------------------------
Name: GREY MCKENZIE
------------------------------------
Title: CFO
-----------------------------------
Date: 4/30/96
------------------------------------
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<PAGE>
ANNEX A
to
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 5
Table of Stipulated Loss Values
-------------------------------
The Rent payments numbered below commence with the Term Commencement Date
and coincide with the Rent payment dates through the end of the Initial Term.
This table extends beyond the Initial Term in a similar manner to provide for
renewals and extensions beyond the Initial Term. Stipulated Loss Values are
determined by multiplying the percentage stated opposite the Rent payment
corresponding to the Rent payment date next following a Casualty or other event
requiring payment of the Casualty Value by the Unit Cost as stated in the
applicable Schedule.
Rent Rent
Payment Percent Payment Percent
------- ------- ------- -------
1 112.00% 19 69.83%
2 109.66% 20 67.49%
3 107.31% 21 65.14%
4 104.97% 22 62.80%
5 102.63% 23 60.46%
6 100.29% 24 58.11%
7 97.94% 25 55.77%
8 95.60% 26 53.43%
9 93.26% 27 51.09%
10 90.91% 28 48.74%
11 88.57% 29 46.40%
12 86.23% 30 44.06%
13 83.89% 31 41.71%
14 81.54% 32 39.37%
15 79.20% 33 37.03%
16 76.86% 34 34.69%
17 74.51% 35 32.34%
18 72.17% 36 30.00%
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UPGRADE 1
TO
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 5
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS ("INTERPLAY") are parties to a Master Equipment Lease
Agreement dated as of December 14, 1994, as amended (collectively, the "Lease").
This Schedule is a lease between Lessor and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS AND ENGAGE
GAMES ONLINE, jointly and severally liable as Co-Lessees (collectively and
individually as "Lessee") ("I and E"), with I and E substituted for Interplay as
Lessee in the Agreement. This Schedule and the Agreement together comprise a
separate Lease between the parties. The terms and conditions of the Agreement
are hereby incorporated by reference into this Schedule (the "Lease"). All
initially-capitalized terms not defined in this Schedule shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
---------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROUP A1: HARDWARE - NEW EQUIPMENT
Type/Model of Unit Extended
----
Manufacturer Serial No. New Equipment Qty Cost Cost
- ------------ ---------- ------------- --- ---- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sun TBD S5x1-110-32 2 $7,115.00 $14,230.00
SPARCSTATION 5
W/17" MONITOR & 2GB
HARD DRIVE
Sun X13M - 32MB MEMORY RAM 4 $600.00 $2,400.00
Sun X6002A - 5" Floppy Drive 2 $108.00 $216.00
GROUP A1 SUB-TOTAL $16,846.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROUP A2: HARDWARE - USED EQUIPMENT
Type/Model of Unit Extended
----
Manufacturer Serial No. Used Equipment Qty Cost Cost
- ------------ ---------- ------------- --- ---- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sun TBD S5x1-110-32 1 $7,115.00 $7,115.00
SPARCSTATION 5
W/17" MONITOR & 2GB
HARD DRIVE
Sun X13M - 32MB MEMORY RAM 2 $600.00 $1,200.00
Sun X6002A - 5" Floppy Drive 1 $108.00 $108.00
GROUP A2 SUB-TOTAL $8,423.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROUP B: SOFTWARE
Type/Model of Unit Extended
----
Manufacturer Serial No. Software Qty Cost Cost
- ------------ ---------- ------------- --- ---- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sun VWSCPL - 2.1-P 3 $2,800 $8,400.00
VISUAL C++ WORKSHOP
GROUP B SUB- TOTAL $8,400.00
GRAND TOTAL OF GROUP $33,669.00
A & GROUP B
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
AMENDMENT NO.2
TO EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 5
This Amendment No. 2 is made as of June 3, 1996, by and between GENERAL
ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and INTERPLAY
------
PRODUCTIONS AND ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE, jointly and severally liable as Co-Lessees
(collectively and individually as "Lessee"). Lessor and Lessee are parties to
Equipment Schedule 5, as amended, to Master Equipment Lease Agreement dated
December 14, 1994, as amended (collectively, the "Lease"). The parties hereby
-----
amend the Lease as set forth herein.
1. Equipment Section is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
"Equipment as more fully described on Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached hereto
and made a part hereof. The Equipment cost shall have an aggregate price not to
exceed $852,153.00."
2. Miscellaneous Section 1 is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
"1. The Cut-off Date shall be June 1, 1996."
3. Miscellaneous Section 3 is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
"3. The Basic Rent is $32,965.00 per month, payable in advance."
4. Lessee shall execute a Certificate of Acceptance for the Equipment
described on Exhibit B.
Except as specifically modified herein, all other terms and conditions of
the Lease shall remain unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Amendment effective
as of the date last written above.
CO-LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, JOINTLY AND GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Wendy Sievert
-------------------------------- ----------------------------------
Name: CHUCK CAMPS Name: WENDY SIEVERT
Title: CFO Title: REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
CO-LESSEE:
ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY
LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE
By: /s/ Gary McKenzie
--------------------------------
Name: GARY MCKENZIE
Title: EVP, CFO
<PAGE>
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 6
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and
Interplay Productions, Inc. ("Interplay") are parties to a Master Equipment
Lease Agreement dated as of December 14, 1994 (the "Agreement"). This
Schedule is a lease between Lessor and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. AND
ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE, jointly and severally liable as Co-Lessees
(collectively and individually as "Lessee") ("I and E"), with I and E
substituted for Interplay as Lessee in the Agreement. This Schedule and the
Agreement together comprise a separate Lease between the parties. The terms
and conditions of the Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into
this Schedule (the "Lease"). All initially-capitalized terms not defined in
this Schedule shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
---------
GROUP A: HARDWARE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Type/Model of Unit Extended
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Cost Cost
- ----------- ------------- --- ---- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cisco Cisco 7513 13 Slot, 2 CyBus, 1 RSP2, 1A 1 $21,675.00 $21,675.00
Cisco Cisco 7513 Power Supply Spare, AC, US 1 $6,000.00 $6,000.00
Cisco Cisco 7507/7513 Route Switch Processor S 1 $11,250.00 $11,250.00
Cisco Cisco 7507 7-Slot, 2CyBus, 1 RSP2, 1 AC 2 $14,925.00 $29,850.00
Cisco RSP Flash Credit Card: 16MB Option 2 $900.00 $1,800.00
Cisco Ciso 7507 Dual AC power Supply Option 2 $6,000.00 $12,000.00
Cisco 8 Port Serial Interface Processor 3 $12,000.00 $36,000.00
Cisco Catalyst 5000 (Chassis, Supervisor Engin 3 $8,996.00 $26,988.00
Cisco Catalyst 5000 Redundant Power Supply 3 $1,496.00 $4,488.00
Cisco Catalyst 1700 25 port 10 BaseT, 2 100 Base 4 $2,996.00 $11,984.00
Cisco 2-Port Fast Ethernet Interface Processor 6 $10,500.00 $63,000.00
Cisco Catalyst 500 Fast Ethernet Switching Mo 6 $7,496.00 $44,976.00
GROUP B: SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
Type/Model of Unit Extended
Manufactuer New Equipment Qty Cost
- ----------- ------------- --- ---- --------
Cisco Cisco 7513 SMARTnet Maintenance 1 $5.900.00 $5,900.00
Cisco Cisco 7507 SMARTnet Maintenance 2 $5,300.00 $10,600.00
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 5001 SMARTnet Maintenance 3 $3,500.00 $10,500.00
Cisco Cisco Works Switched Internetwork, SunNet 1 $5,996.00 $5,996.00
Cisco Cisco 7500 Series IOS IP/IPX and IBM Base 1 $3,750.00 $3,750.00
cisco Cisco 7500 Series IOS IP Only Feature 2 $1,650.00 $3,300.00
-----------
GRAND TOTAL $310,057.00
</TABLE>
DOCUMENTS
---------
Lessee shall provide the following documents prior to the Lease
Commencement Date:
1. Executed Equipment Schedule 6
2. Executed UCC - 1 Financing Statement(s)
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3. Insurance Documentation
4. Executed Purchase Order Assignment and Consent
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
------------------------------
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease (the
Lease, purchased documents and other documents collectively referred to as the
"Documents"), and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry on its
present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
tax exempt corporation.
2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal, and binding agreements, enforceable in
accordance with their terms, except to the extent that the enforcement of
remedies may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws.
3. No approval, consent or withholding of objections is required from any
federal, state or local governmental authority or instrumentality with respect
to the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment, order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provision of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (b) result in
any breach or, constitute a default under any agreement to which Lessee is a
party, or result in the creation of, any lien, charge, security interest or
other encumbrance upon any Equipment.
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting Lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
MISCELLANEOUS
-------------
The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. The Cut-off Date shall be May 1, 1996.
2. The Initial Term is 36 months.
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3. The Basic Rent is $9,200.00 per month, payable in advance.
4. Commencing on the Term Commencement Date and on the same date of each
month thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, Lessee shall pay
the Basic Rent in immediately-available U.S. funds. In addition, on the Term
Commencement Date, Lessee shall pay any accrued Interim Rent. For the purpose of
this Schedule, the Interim Period shall be the period from each Progress Payment
Date (as defined in Section 10) to the day prior to the Term Commencement Date.
5. The Equipment is to be located at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, CA.
6. Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
7. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
8. The Tax Benefits are depreciation and interest deductions. As its
depreciation method. Lessor shall use a 200% declining balance method, switching
to a straight-line method for the first taxable year for which the straight-line
method with respect to the adjusted basis as of the beginning of such year
yields a larger allowance, and assumes a recovery period of five years.
9. Software and Services. In the Equipment description above, some items
---------------------
are software (the "Software"). Lessor makes no representation or warranty
--------
relating to the Software, including without limitation any warranty of title,
patent, infringement, quiet enjoyment, description or fitness for use with
respect thereto, it being understood that Lessor does not lease or license the
Software to Lessee. On behalf of Lessee, Lessor shall pay Vendor $13,046.00 as
the license fee for the Software. Upon the occurrence of a Default, in addition
to the remedies specified in Article VI of the Agreement, Lessor shall be
entitled to direct Lessee to cease further use of the Software. Lessee hereby
agrees to immediately cease use of the Software upon receipt of such a direction
from Lessor. Lessee further agrees that the detriment which Lessor will suffer
as a result of a breach by Lessee of the obligation contained in the foregoing
sentence cannot be adequately compensated by monetary damages, and therefore
Lessor shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to enforce
this provision. Additionally, in the Equipment description above, some items are
consulting, installation, training and/or custom programming services or other
services ("Services") which Vendor will perform for the benefit of Lessee.
--------
Lessor shall pay Vendor $27,000.00 for the performance of such Services.
Lessee's obligation under Section 7.2 of the Agreement to pay Rent shall not be
affected by any inadequacy of the Software or the Services, by the bankruptcy of
the licensor of the Software or Vendor, by the failure of licensor of the
Software to support the Software, or the like. In the event of a Casualty of the
items of Equipment which are hardware, in addition to the payment from Lessee to
Lessor of the Stipulated Loss Value of such Equipment, at Lessor's option Lessee
shall (a) pay Lessor the present value of all Rent allocable to Software and
Services, or (b) continue the Lease and pay the Rent allocable to Software and
Services on a monthly basis until the end of the Initial Term.
10. Lessor may make payments ("Progress Payments") to Vendor provided (a)
no Default, or an event with which the giving of notice, passage of time, or
both, would constitute a Default,
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<PAGE>
has occurred and is continuing, (b) Lessee delivers to Lessor five (5) business
days prior to the date the Progress Payment is funded to Vendor ("Progress
Payment Date") a written instruction to pay Vendor in the form of Exhibit B
("Vendor Payment Notice"), (c) Lessee delivers to Lessor all executed documents
described in the Documents section of this Schedule, and (d) on or before April
30, 1996. Lessee delivers to Lessor a Certificate of Acceptance for all
Equipment under the Lease. Such Equipment shall be deemed fully and finally
accepted for all purposes under the Lease and the Lease shall commence for such
Equipment. If Lessee has not delivered the Certificate of Acceptance on or
before April 30, 1996, then Lessor shall be entitled to (w) terminate this
Lease, (x) re-assign to Lessee without recourse or warranty all of Lessor's
rights and obligations with respect to the Equipment and any equipment purchase
agreement between Lessee and Vendor, (y) immediately collect from Lessee the sum
of the Deposit plus interest on the Deposit from the date the Deposit was paid
at the rate of one and a half percent (1.5%) per month, and (z) collect from
Lessee any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the
Equipment or purchase thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
CO-LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC., JOINTLY AND GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Mike McFadden
--------------------------------- -----------------------------
Name: CHUCK CAMPS Name: MIKE McFADDEN
------------------------------- -----------------------------
Title: CFO Title: REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
----------------------------- -----------------------------
Date: 4-4-96 Date: 6/18/96
------------------------------- -----------------------------
CO-LESSEE:
ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE, JOINTLY
AND SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE
BY: /s/ Gary McKenzie
----------------------------------
Name: GARY McKENZIE
--------------------------------
Title: CFO
-------------------------------
Date: 4/30/96
--------------------------------
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<PAGE>
UPGRADE 1 TO EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 6
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS ("INTERPLAY") are parties to a Master Equipment Lease
Agreement dated as of December 14. 1994, as amended (collectively the "Lease").
This Schedule is a lease between Lessor and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS AND ENGAGE
GAMES ONLINE jointly and severally liable as Co-Lessees (collectively and
individually as ("Lessee")) ("I and E"). with I and E substituted for Interplay
as Lessee in the Agreement. This Schedule and the Agreement together comprise a
separate Lease between the parties. The terms and conditions of the Agreement
are hereby incorporated by reference into this Schedule (the "Lease"). All
initially-capitalized terms not defined in this Schedule shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
---------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Type/Model of Unit Extended
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Cost Cost
- ------------ ------------- --- ---- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cisco High Speed Serial Router Blades 3 $ 7,000.00 $21,000.00
Cisco HSSI Cables 3 $ 75.00 $ 225.00
Cisco HSSI Adaptors 3 $ 75.00 $ 225.00
Cisco 6-Port 1O Base T Router Blade (CX-E1P6) 1 $12,000.00 $12,000.00
Cisco Credit on 8 Port Serial I/F Proc 2 ($12,000.00) ($24,000.00)
GRAND TOTAL $ 9450.00
</TABLE>
DOCUMENTS
---------
Lessee shall provide the following documents prior to the Lease
Commencement Date:
1. Executed Upgrade 1 to Equipment Schedule 6
2. Executed UCC-1 Financing Statement
3. Insurance Documentation
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
------------------------------
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease (the
Lease, purchase documents and other documents collectively referred to as the
"Documents"), and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry on its
present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
tax exempt corporation.
2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal, and binding agreements, enforceable in
accordance with their terms, except to the extent that the enforcement of
remedies may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws.
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3. No approval, consent or withholding of objections is required from any
federal, state or local governmental authority or instrumentality with respect
to the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment, order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provision of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (b) result in
any breach or, constitute a default under any agreement to which Lessee is a
party, or result in the creation of, any lien, charge, security interest or
other encumbrance upon any Equipment.
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting Lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
MISCELLANEOUS
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The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, the Term
Commencement Date shall be August 1, 1996.
2. The Initial Term is 35 months.
3. The Basic Rent is $315.00 per month, payable in advance.
4. Commencing on the Term Commencement Date and on the same date of each
month thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, Lessee shall pay
the Basic Rent in immediately-available U.S. funds. In addition, on the Term
Commencement Date, Lessee shall pay any accrued Interim Rent.
5. The Equipment is to be located at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, CA.
92714.
6. Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
7. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
8. Lessee hereby assigns to Lessor all of its rights under any purchase
order or agreement (the "Purchase Document") issued or executed by Lessee with
respect to the Equipment. Lessor assumes the obligation to pay the purchase
price under such Purchase Document, provided Lessee accepts the Equipment for
all purposes under the Lease. Lessee retains all other obligations under the
Purchase Document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
CO-LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS JOINTLY AND GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE LEASING CORPORATION
BY: [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE] By: /s/ Mike McFadden
-------------------------------- -------------------------------
Name: [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE] Name: MIKE MCFADDEN
------------------------------ -----------------------------
Title: CFO Title: Regional Operations Manager
------------------------------ ----------------------------
Date: 7-19-96 Date: 7-29-96
------------------------------ -----------------------------
CO-LESSEE:
ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE, JOINTLY AND
SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE
By: /s/ GARY MCKENZIE
--------------------------------
Name: GARY MCKENZIE
------------------------------
Title: CFO
-----------------------------
Date: 7/11/96
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EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 7
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and
Interplay Productions, Inc, ("Interplay") are parties to a Master Equipment
Lease Agreement dated as of December 14, 1994 (the "Agreement"). This Schedule
is a lease between Lessor and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. AND ENGAGE GAMES
ONLINE, jointly and severally liable as Co-Lessees (collectively and
individually as "Lessee") ("I and E"), with I and E substituted for Interplay as
Lessee in the Agreement. This Schedule and the Agreement together comprise a
separate Lease between the parties. The terms and conditions of the Agreement
are hereby incorporated by reference into this Schedule (the "Lease"). All
initially-capitalized terms not defined in this Schedule shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Type/Model of Unit Retail Extended
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Value Retail Value
- ------------ ------------- --- ----- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SGI Indy Modeler, 180 Mhz R5000SC, XGE, 3 $17,000.00 $51,000.00
32MB, 4GB System Disk, 1280X1024, 20"
Monitor, Indycam includes NFS, 180MB swap
space, IRIS Annotator Insignia Softwindows,
IRIS Impressario, Webspace Author
</TABLE>
DOCUMENTS
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Lessee shall provide the following documents prior to the Lease
Commencement Date.
1. Executed Equipment Schedule 7
2. Executed UCC-1 Financing Statement
3. Insurance Documentation
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
------------------------------
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease (the
Lease, purchase documents and other documents collectively referred to as the
"Documents"), and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry
on its present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
tax exempt corporation.
2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal, and binding agreements, enforceable in
accordance with their terms, except to the extent that the enforcement
of remedies may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws.
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3. No approval, consent or withholding of objections is required from any
federal, state or local governmental authority or instrumentality with respect
to the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment, order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provision of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (b) result in
any breach or, constitute a default under any agreement to which Lessee is a
party, or result in the creation of, any lien, charge, security interest or
other encumbrance upon any Equipment.
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting Lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
MISCELLANEOUS
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The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, the Term
Commencement Date shall be June 1, 1996.
2. The Initial Term is 36 months.
3. The Basic Rent is $1,462.50 per month, payable in advance.
4. Commencing on the Term Commencement Date and on the same date of each
month thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, Lessee shall pay
the Basic Rent in immediately-available U.S. funds. In addition, on the Term
Commencement Date, Lessee shall pay any accrued Interim Rent.
5. The Equipment is to be located at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, CA.
92714.
6. Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
7. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
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8. The Tax Benefits are depreciation and interest deductions. As its
depreciation method, Lessor shall use a 200% declining balance method, switching
to a straight-line method for the first taxable year for which the straight-line
method with respect to the adjusted basis as of the beginning of such year
yields a larger allowance, and assumes a recovery period of five years.
In witness whereof, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
CO-LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC., JOINTLY GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
AND SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ CHUCK CAMPS By: /s/ MIKE McFADDEN
-------------------------------------- --------------------------------
Name: Chuck Camps Name: Mike McFadden
------------------------------------ ------------------------------
Title: CFO Title: Regional Operations Manager
----------------------------------- -----------------------------
Date: 5-13-96 Date: 6/26/96
------------------------------------ -----------------------------
CO-LESSEE:
ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE, JOINTLY
AND SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE
By: /s/ GARY McKENZIE
--------------------------------------
Name: Gary McKenzie
-----------------------------------
Title: CFO
----------------------------------
Date:
----------------------------------
<PAGE>
ANNEX A
to
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 7
Table of Stipulated Loss Values
-------------------------------
The Rent payments numbered below commence with the Term Commencement Date
and coincide with the Rent payment dates through the end of the Initial Term.
This table extends beyond the Initial Term in a similar manner to provide for
renewals and extensions beyond the Initial Term. Stipulated Loss Values are
determined by multiplying the percentage stated opposite the Rent payment
corresponding to the Rent payment date next following a Casualty or other event
requiring payment of the Casualty Value by the Unit Retail Value as stated in
the applicable Schedule.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rent Rent
Payment Percent Payment Percent
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1 112.00% 19 69.83%
2 109.66% 20 67.49%
3 107.31% 21 65.14%
4 104.97% 22 62.80%
5 102.63% 23 60.46%
6 100.29% 24 58.11%
7 97.94% 25 55.77%
8 95.60% 26 53.43%
9 93.26% 27 51.09%
10 90.91% 28 48.74%
11 88.57% 29 46.40%
12 86.23% 30 44.06%
13 83.89% 31 41.71%
14 81.54% 32 39.37%
15 79.20% 33 37.03%
16 76.86% 34 34.69%
17 74.51% 35 32.34%
18 72.17% 36 30.00%
</TABLE>
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EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 8
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS ("INTERPLAY") are parties to a Master Equipment Lease
Agreement dated as of December 14, 1994, as amended (collectively, the "Lease").
This Schedule is a lease between Lessor and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS AND ENGAGE
GAMES ONLINE, jointly and severally liable as Co-Lessees (collectively and
individually as "Lessee")) ("I and E"), with I and E substituted for Interplay
as Lessee in the Agreement. This Schedule and the Agreement together comprise a
separate Lease between the parties. The terms and conditions of the Agreement
are hereby incorporated by reference into this Schedule (the "Lease"). All
initially-capitalized terms not defined in this Schedule shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
---------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Type/Model of Extended
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Cost
- ------------ ------------- --- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Nortel Option IIE Phone System and 6 Port Meridian Mail 1 $ 86,373.60
See attached Exhibit A
</TABLE>
DOCUMENTS
---------
Lessee shall provide the following documents prior to the Lease
Commencement Date:
1. Executed Equipment Schedule 8
2. Executed UCC-1 Financing Statement
3. Insurance Documentation
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
------------------------------
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease
(the Lease, purchase documents and other documents collectively referred to as
the "Documents"), and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry on
its present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
tax exempt corporation.
2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal, and binding agreements, enforceable in
accordance with their terms, except to the extent that the enforcement of
remedies may be limited under applicable bunkruptcy and insolvency laws.
3. No approval, consent or withholding of objections is required from
any federal, state or local governmental authority or instrumentality with
respect to the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment, order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provision of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or
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Bylaws, or (b) result in any breach or, constitute a default under any agreement
to which Lessee is a party, or result in the creation of, any lien, charge,
security interest or other encumbrance upon any Equipment.
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting Lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
MISCELLANEOUS
-------------
The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, the
Lease Commencement Date shall be on or before August 1, 1996 and the Term
Commencement Date shall be September 1, 1996.
2. The Initial Term is 48 months.
3. The Basic Rent is $1,951.00 per month, payable in advance.
4. Commencing on the Term Commencement Date and on the same date of
each month thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, Lessee shall
pay the Basic Rent in immediately-available U.S. funds. In addition, on the
Term Commencement Date, Lessee shall pay any accrued Interim Rent.
5. The Equipment is to be located at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, CA
92714.
6. Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
7. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
8. The Tax Benefits are depreciation and interest deductions. As its
depreciation method, Lessor shall use a 200% declining balance method, switching
to a straight-line method for the first taxable year for which the straight-line
method with respect to the adjusted basis as of the beginning of such year
yields a larger allowance, and assumes a recovery period of five years.
9. Lessee hereby assigns to Lessor all of its rights under any purchase
order or agreement (the "Purchase Document") issued or executed by
Lessee with respect to the Equipment. Lessor assumes the obligation to pay the
purchase price under such Purchase Document, provided Lessee accepts the
Equipment for all purposes under the Lease. Lessee retains all other obligations
under the Purchase Document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
CO-LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, JOINTLY AND GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By:_______________________________
---------------------------------------
Name: Chuck Camps Name:_____________________________
------------------------------------
Title: CFO Title:____________________________
-----------------------------------
Date: 8-25-96 Date: ____________________________
------------------------------------
CO-LESSEE:
ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE, JOINTLY AND
SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE
BY: /s/ Gary McKenzie
--------------------------------------
Name: Gary McKenzie
------------------------------------
Title: CFO
------------------------------------
Date: 8/15/96
-----------------------------------
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ANNEX A
to
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 8
Table of Stipulated Loss Values
-------------------------------
The Rent payments numbered below commence with the Term Commencement Date
and coincide with the Rent payment dates through the end of the Initial Term.
This table extends beyond the Initial Term in a similar manner to provide for
renewals and extensions beyond the Initial Term. Stipulated Loss Values are
determined by multiplying the percentage stated opposite the Rent payment
corresponding to the Rent payment date next following a Casualty or other event
requiring payment of the Casualty Value by the Extended Cost as stated in the
applicable Schedule.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rent Rent
Payment Percent Payment Percent
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1 112.00% 25 72.68%
2 110.36% 26 71.04%
3 108.72% 27 69.40%
4 107.09% 28 67.77%
5 105.45% 29 66.13%
6 103.81% 30 64.49%
7 102.17% 31 62.85%
8 100.53% 32 61.21%
9 98.89% 33 59.57%
10 97.26% 34 57.94%
11 95.62% 35 56.30%
12 93.98% 36 54.66%
13 92.34% 37 53.02%
14 90.70% 38 51.38%
15 89.06% 39 49.74%
16 87.43% 40 48.11%
17 85.79% 41 46.47%
18 84.15% 42 44.83%
19 82.51% 43 43.19%
20 80.87% 44 41.55%
21 79.23% 45 39.91%
22 77.60% 46 38.28%
23 75.96% 47 36.64%
24 74.32% 48 35.00%
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
EXHIBIT B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Type/Model of
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty
------------ ------------- ---
<S> <C> <C>
Nortel Option 11E Phone System and 6 Port Meridian Mail 1
Nortel M2008HF Standard Business w/Display 21
Nortel M2616 Performance Plu Tel w/Display 21
Nortel DTI/PRI Package 1
Nortel Verilink ESF/CSU W/20' Power Cable 2
Nortel Analog Message Waiting Line Card 3
Nortel Universal Trunk Card 2
Nortel Clock Controller Card 1
Nortel Power Connector Kit 1
Nortel Cook 4 Channel Announcer 1
Nortel AC Converter 1
Nortel Digitial Line Card 1
Nortel C25 Voice Processor Card 2
Nortel Meridian Mail Card Option 2-6 Ports 1
Nortel Meridan Mail Voice User Guide 2
Nortel Option 11E First Expansion Cabinet Package 1
Nortel Pre-Printed Feature Key Cap Package 42
Nortel Meridian Modular Telephone User Guide 2
Nortel Power Failure Transer Unit 1
Nortel Mat Administration Module 1
Nortel Mat Single Site Common Services 1
Nortel 25 Pair F/M 75' Cable 10
Nortel 25' Mount Cords 42
Nortel Quad-Jacks 20
Nortel Face-Plates 20
Nortel Wire Management Panel 8
Nortel Add'l Labor 1
Nortel Quad-jack Outlet 20
Nortel M2008HF 6
Nortel M2616 6
Nortel M2008HF 10
Nortel CSU/DSU 1
Nortel CSU/DSU 1
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 8
This Amendment No. 1 is made as of December 30, 1996, by and between
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor) and INTERPLAY
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PRODUCTIONS ("Lessee"). Lessor and Lessee are parties to Equipment Schedule 8 to
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Master Equipment Lease Agreement dated December 14, 1994 (collectively, the
"Lease"). The parties hereby amend the Lease as set forth herein.
-----
1. EQUIPMENT SECTION Delete "$86,373.60" and replace with "$103,239.60."
2. RENT SECTION is deleted and replaced with the following:
" The Basic Rent is $2,502.68 per month, payable in advance."
Except as specifically modified herein, all other terms and conditions of
the Lease shall remain unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Amendment effective
as of the date first above written.
LESSEE: LESSOR:
CO-LESSEE: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
Interplay Productions jointly and LEASING CORPORATION
severally liable as Co-Lessee
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Dennis P. Baldwin
--------------------------------- --------------------------------
Name: CHUCK CAMPS Name: DENNIS P. BALDWIN
Title: CFO Title: Senior Account Specialist
LESSEE:
CO-LESSEE:
GAMES ONLINE, INC., JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE
AS CO-LESSEE
By: /s/ Gary McKenzie
----------------------------------
Name: GARY McKENZIE
TITLE:
<PAGE>
Prior to complete execution of Equipment Schedule 8, as amended, the
parties agreed instead to execute Equipment Schedule 9, which follows.
<PAGE>
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 9
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER LEASING CORPORATION ("Lessor") and INTERPLAY
PRODUCTIONS, ("INTERPLAY") are parties to a Master Equipment Lease Agreement
dated as of December 14, 1994, as amended (collectively, the "Lease"). This
Schedule is a lease between Lessor and INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS AND ENGAGE GAMES
ONLINE, jointly and severally liable as Co-Lessees (collectively and
individually as ("Lessee")) ("I and E"), with I and E substituted for Interplay
as Lessee in the Agreement. This Schedule and the Agreement together comprise a
separate Lease between the parties. The terms and conditions of the Agreement
are hereby incorporated by reference into this Schedule (the "Lease"). All
initially-capitalized terms not defined in this Schedule shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
---------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROUP A:
Type/Model of Extended
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Cost
- ------------ ------------- --- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Nortel Option 11E Phone System and 6 Port Meridian Mail 1 $103,239.60
(See Attached Exhibit 1)
GROUP B
Type/Model of Extended
Manufacturer New Equipment Qty Cost
- ------------ ------------- --- ---------
Nortel Phone System Upgrades 1 $37,350.00
(See Attached Exhibit 2)
</TABLE>
DOCUMENTS
---------
Lessee shall provide the following prior to the Lease Commencement Date:
1. Executed Equipment Schedule 9
2. Executed UCC-1 Financing Statement
4. Insurance Documentation
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
------------------------------
Lessee hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that:
1. Lessee is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the state of its incorporation, with adequate power and capacity to
enter into this Lease, documents relative to the purchase of the Equipment and
any other documents required to be delivered in connection with this Lease (the
Lease, purchase documents and other documents collectively referred to as the
"Documents"), and is qualified to do business wherever necessary to carry on its
present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the
Equipment is to be located. Lessee is not a public utility holding company or a
tax exempt corporation.
2. The Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Lessee and constitute valid, legal, and binding agreements enforceable in
accordance with their terms except to the extent that the enforcement of
remedies may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws
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<PAGE>
3. No approval, consent or withholding of objections is required from any
federal, state or local governmental authority or instrumentality with respect
to the entry into or performance by Lessee of the Documents.
4. The entry into and performance by Lessee of the Documents will not (a)
violate any judgment, order, law or regulation applicable to Lessee, or any
provison of Lessee's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (b) result in
any breach or, constitute a default under any agreement to which Lessee is a
party, or result in the creation of, any lien, charge, security interest or
other encumbrance upon any Equipment.
5. There are no suits or proceedings pending or threatened in court or
before any regulatory commission, board or other administrative governmental
agency against or affecting lessee which will have a material adverse effect on
the ability of Lessee to fulfill its obligations under this Lease.
6. The Financial Statements delivered to Lessor have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and fairly present the financial position of Lessee on and as of the date
thereof and the results of its operations for the period or periods covered
thereby. Since the date of such Financial Statements there has been no material
adverse change that would affect the accuracy of such Financial Statements.
MISCELLANEOUS
-------------
The following terms are specifically applicable to this Schedule:
1. The Term Commencement Date shall be May 1, 1997.
2. The Initial Term is 48 months.
3. The Basic Rent for months 1 through 12 is $2,508.68.00 per month and
for months 13 through 48 $4,200.00 per month, payable in advance.
4. Commencing on the Term Commencement Date and on the same date of each
month thereafter during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, Lessee shall pay
the Basic Rent in immediately- available U.S. funds. In addition, on the Term
Commencement Date, Lessee shall pay any accrued Interim Rent.
5. The Equipment is to be located at 17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, CA
92714.
6. Lessee shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000 total liability per occurrence and casualty and property damage
insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the Casualty Value or full
replacement cost of the Equipment.
7. The Stipulated Loss Values shall be as determined by the attached
Annex A.
8. The Tax Benefits are depreciation and interest deductions. As its
depreciation method. Lessor shall use a 200% declining balance method, switching
to a straight-line method for the first taxable year for which the straight-line
method with respect to the adjusted basis as of the beginning of such year
yields a larger allowance and assumes a recovery period of five years.
9. Lessee hereby assigns to Lessor all of its rights under any purchase
order or agreement (the "Purchase Document") issued or executed by Lessee with
respect to the Equipment. Lessor assumes the obligation to pay the purchase
price under such Purchase Document, provided Lessee accepts the Equipment for
all purposes under the Lease. Lessee retains all other obligations under the
Purchase Document.
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<PAGE>
10. The Equipment listed on Exhibit 1 to this Schedule is currently leased
under Equipment Schedule 8 between the parties ("Early Renewal Lease"). Lessee
has elected to early renew the Equipment identified on Exhibit 1 ("Early
Renewal Equipment"). Effective May 1, 1997, the terms and conditions of this
Schedule shall supersede in all respects those on the Early Renewal Lease
regarding the Early Renewal Equipment, except for those obligations that would
ordinarily survive a Lease. Also, Lessee confirms to Lessor that the Early
Renewal Equipment is installed, in service and accepted for the purposes of this
Lease. The Equipment listed on Exhibit 2 to this Schedule is new Equipment which
must be accepted by the Lessee no later that May 1, 1997.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Schedule to be
executd by their duly authorized representatives on the dates indicated below.
CO-LESSEE: LESSOR:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, JOINTLY AND GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL COMPUTER
SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE LEASING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Laura Springer
-------------------------------------- ------------------------------
Name: Chuck Camps Name: Laura Springer
------------------------------------ ----------------------------
Title: CFO Title: Deal Team Manager
----------------------------------- ---------------------------
Date: ?/7/97 Date: 5-29-97
------------------------------------ ---------------------------
CO-LESSEE:
ENGAGE GAMES ONLINE, JOINTLY AND
SEVERALLY LIABLE AS CO-LESSEE
By: /s/ Gary McKenzie
-------------------------------------
Name: Gary McKenzie
-----------------------------------
Title: COO
-----------------------------------
Date: 5/5/97
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AMENDMENT
TO
MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
AND
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
This Amendment to Master Equipment Lease Agreement and Equipment Schedules
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 ("Amendment") is entered into as of May 22, 1996 by and
among General Electric Capital Computer Leasing Corporation ("Lessor") and
Interplay Productions ("Lessee"). The purpose of this Amendment is to amend the
Master Equipment Lease Agreement dated as of December 14, 1994 (the "Lease
Agreement") and Equipment Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 to the Lease Agreement
dated December 14, 1994 between the parties. Unless otherwise defined herein all
initially-capitalized terms shall have the meanings given to them in the Lease
Agreement. The Lease Agreement and Equipment Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 are
hereby amended as follows:
The Lease Agreement and Equipment Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 are hereby
amended to correct Lessee's name to "Interplay Productions". For purposes of the
Lease Agreement and Equipment Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, all of Lessee's
rights and obligations shall remain the same except that Lessee's correct
corporate name is "Interplay Productions". All future Leases executed by Lessee
shall reference such name.
In Witness Whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above-written.
LESSEE: LESSOR:
Interplay Productions General Electric Capital Computer
Leasing Corporation
By: /s/ Chuck Camps By: /s/ Mark L. Brandt
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Name: Chuck Camps Name: Mark L. Brandt
Title: CFO Title:
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EXHIBIT 10.23
Confidential Portions Omitted
CONFIDENTIAL LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR NINTENDO 64 VIDEO GAME SYSTEM
(Western Hemisphere)
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between NINTENDO OF AMERICA INC., a
Washington corporation with an address for notice purposes of 4820 150th Avenue
N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 (Fax: 206-882-3585) ("NINTENDO") and INTERPLAY
PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation with an address for notice purposes of
16815 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606 (Fax: (714) 252-0667), Attention:
President ("LICENSEE").
NINTENDO and LICENSEE acknowledge and agree as follows:
1. RECITALS
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1.1 NINTENDO markets and sells a high-quality video game system, including
hardware, software and an input controller, marketed by NINTENDO under its
trademarks "Nintendo 64(R)" and "N64(TM)", for playing video games.
1.2 LICENSEE desires to gain access to and rights to utilize highly
proprietary programming specifications, development tools, trademarks and other
valuable intellectual property rights in order to develop video game software
and to purchase and sell such video game software from NINTENDO for play on the
Nintendo 64 system, which system was developed by NCL and Silicon Graphics, Inc.
1.3 NINTENDO is willing to grant a license to utilize such proprietary
information and intellectual property rights and to sell video game software to
LICENSEE upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. DEFINITIONS
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2.1 "Artwork" shall mean the final art and mechanical formats for the
Licensed Product including the Game Cartridge box, user instruction manual with
consumer precautions and warranty, Game Cartridge label and inserts.
2.2 "Competing Systems" shall mean hardware platforms, whether marketed
now or in the future, designed to play interactive video games, including, but
without limitation: Apple/Bandai Pippin or Atmark, Atari Jaguar, Atari Lynx, 3DO
Real, Matsushita M2, Phillips CD-I Interactive Player, Sega Master System, Sega
Genesis, Sega CD, Sega Game Gear, Sega CD/X, Sega Nomad, Sega 32X, Sega Saturn,
Sega Pico, Sony PSX/Playstation and SNK Neo Geo. IBM-PC and Macintosh personal
computer systems are expressly omitted from the definition of "Competing
Systems".
2.3 "Effective Date" shall mean the last date in which all parties shall
have signed this Agreement.
2.4 "Exclusive Licensed Product" shall mean the audiovisual work to be
agreed upon by the parties during the Term, and shipped during the Term.
2.5 "Game Cartridge(s)" shall mean interchangeable plastic cartridges
adapted for use with the N64 System, housing the Game embodied in electronic
memory devices or comparable medium authorized by NINTENDO for storing and
playing Games on the N64 System.
2.6 "Game(s)" shall mean video game software compatible with the N64
System developed under
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this Agreement.
2.7 "Guidelines" shall mean the "Nintendo 64 Packaging Guidelines" and the
"Nintendo 64 Development Manual" setting forth trademark, copyright and related
artwork standards, as published from time to time by NINTENDO.
2.8 "Independent Contractor" shall mean any third party agent, consultant,
contractor or independent programmer, other than LICENSEE.
2.9 "Licensed Copyright(s)" shall mean various copyrights in printed
materials, art or logo designs, trade dress, computer software, microcode,
electronic circuitry and rights in integrated circuit layout designs employed in
the N64 System.
2.10 "Licensed Intellectual Properties" shall mean individually,
collectively or in any combination, the Licensed Inventions, Licensed
Proprietary Information, Licensed Copyrights and Licensed Trademarks.
2.11 "Licensed Invention(s)" shall mean improvements and inventions
concerning the N64 System, including inventions which are or may become the
subject matter of various patents or patent applications.
2.12 "Licensed Product(s)" shall mean Game Cartridges (or comparable medium
authorized by Nintendo) for employing the Licensed Intellectual Properties and
having electronic memory devices storing the Games.
2.13 "Licensed Proprietary Information" shall mean any of the following
information relating to the N64 System: (a) all current or future information,
know-how, techniques, methods, information, tools, emulator boards, software
development specifications, and/or trade secrets, (b) any patents or patent
applications, (c) any business, marketing or sales data information, and (d) any
other information or data relating to development, design, operation,
manufacturing, marketing or sales. "Licensed Proprietary Information" shall
include information disclosed to LICENSEE by NINTENDO, NINTENDO's affiliated
companies, SGI, and/or other third parties working with NINTENDO. Such Licensed
Proprietary Information shall include all confidential information disclosed,
whether in writing, orally, visually, or in the form of drawings, technical
specifications, software, samples, pictures, models, recordings, or other
tangible items which contain or manifest, in any form, the Licensed Proprietary
Information. Licensed Proprietary Information shall not include: (a) data and
information which was in the public domain prior to LICENSEE's receipt of the
same hereunder, or which subsequently becomes part of the public domain by
publication or otherwise, except by LICENSEE's wrongful act or omission, (b)
data and information which LICENSEE can demonstrate, through written records
kept in the ordinary course of business, was in its possession without
restriction on use or disclosure, prior to its receipt of the same hereunder and
was not acquired directly or indirectly from NINTENDO under an obligation of
confidentiality which is still in force, (c) data and information which LICENSEE
can show was received by it from a third party who did not acquire the same
directly or indirectly from NINTENDO and to whom LICENSEE has no obligation of
confidentiality, and (d) data and information which is required to be disclosed
by an authorized governmental or judicial entity, provided that LICENSEE shall
notify NINTENDO at least thirty (30) days prior to such disclosure.
2.14 "Licensed Trademarks" shall mean registered and unregistered
trademarks and trademark applications used in connection with the N64 System,
including "Nintendo(R)", "Nintendo 64 (R)", "N64(TM)," "Official Nintendo Seal
of Quality(R)" and trade dress in the N64 System.
2.15 "Marketing Materials" shall mean marketing, advertising or promotional
materials which incorporate the Licensed Intellectual Properties which are
developed by or for LICENSEE to promote the sale of the Licensed Products.
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2.16 "NCL" shall mean NINTENDO's parent company, Nintendo Co., Ltd. of
Kyoto, Japan.
2.17 "Nintendo 64 System" and "N64 System" shall mean the 64-bit Nintendo
64 video game system, including the hardware, software and input controller
marketed by NINTENDO and Nintendo Co., Ltd.
2.18 "Other Agreements" shall mean that certain Product Developer Non-
Disclosure Agreement for Nintendo 64 entered into between NINTENDO and LICENSEE
with an effective date of 4/23/96.
2.19 "Product Proposal" shall mean a written proposal which provides a
detailed explanation of the Game.
2.20 "Schedule 1" shall mean the "Nintendo of America Inc. Price Sheet N64
Licensed Game Paks" attached to this Agreement and incorporated by reference
into this Agreement.
2.21 "SGI" shall mean Silicon Graphics, Inc. and/or MIPS Technologies, Inc.
2.22 "Term" shall mean three (3) years from the Effective Date.
2.23 "Territory" shall mean all countries within the Western Hemisphere,
including the United States, Canada, South America, Central America, Mexico and
all applicable territories and possessions.
3. GRANT OF LICENSE; RESERVATION OF RIGHTS BY NINTENDO
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3.1 Grant. For the Term and in the Territory, NINTENDO hereby grants to
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LICENSEE, and LICENSEE hereby accepts under the terms and conditions set forth
in this Agreement, a nonexclusive license to employ the Licensed Intellectual
Properties solely to develop and sell video games incorporated into Game
Cartridges for play on the N64 System. Except as may be permitted under a
separate written authorization from NINTENDO or Nintendo Co., Ltd., LICENSEE
shall not use the Licensed Intellectual Properties for any other purpose.
3.2 Reservation of Rights in the Licensed Intellectual Properties.
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LICENSEE acknowledges NINTENDO and Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s right, title, and
interest in and to the Licensed Intellectual Properties and the goodwill
associated with the Licensed Trademarks. LICENSEE will not at any time do or
cause to be done any act or thing which in any way impairs or is intended to
impair any part of such right, title, interest or goodwill. LICENSEE shall not
represent that it has any ownership in the Licensed Intellectual Properties.
Use of the Licensed Intellectual Properties shall not create any right, title or
interest therein in LICENSEE's favor.
3.3 Reservation of Rights of Distribution Outside the Territory.
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LICENSEE shall market and sell the Licensed Products only in the Territory.
LICENSEE shall not directly or indirectly export any Licensed Products from the
Territory nor shall LICENSEE knowingly permit or assist any third party in doing
so.
3.4 Reservation of Rights to Reverse Engineer. LICENSEE may utilize and
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study the design, performance and operation of the N64 System and the Licensed
Proprietary Information solely for the purpose of developing software which is
compatible with the N64 System for license under this Agreement. LICENSEE shall
not, directly or indirectly, reverse engineer or aid or assist in the reverse
engineering of all or any part of the N64 System, including the hardware,
software, input controller and/or tools. For purposes of this Agreement,
"reverse engineering" shall mean: (a) the x-ray electronic scanning and/or
physical or chemical stripping of semiconductor components; (b) the disassembly,
decompilation, decryption, simulation, debugging or code tracing of microcode;
and/or (c) the disassembly, decompilation, decryption, simulation, debugging or
code tracing of object code or executable code, specifically including, but not
limited to, any NINTENDO supplied or developed libraries or microcode. The
limitations set forth in this Section 3.4 shall not preclude
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LICENSEE from engaging in reverse engineering of any Game code which was
developed solely by LICENSEE and related only to the Game and was not supplied
by nor derived from any code supplied by NINTENDO.
3.5 Reservation of Rights of Electronic Transmission. LICENSEE shall not
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directly or indirectly duplicate, distribute or transmit Games via electronic
means or any other means now known or hereafter devised, including without
limitation, wireless, cable, fiber optic means, telephone lines, satellite
transmission, microwave or radio waves or over a network of interconnected
computers or other devices. Notwithstanding this limitation, LICENSEE shall not
be prohibited from the electronic transmission of Games during the development
process for the sole purpose of facilitating development; provided, however,
that no right of retransmission shall attach to any such transmission, and,
provided further, that LICENSEE shall use reasonable security measures,
customary within the industry, to reduce the risk of unauthorized interception
or retransmission of such transmissions.
3.6 Notification Obligations. LICENSEE shall promptly notify NINTENDO of
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the loss or unauthorized use or disclosure of any Licensed Proprietary
Information and shall promptly act to recover any such information and/or
prevent further breach of the confidentiality obligations herein.
4. CONFIDENTIALITY
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4.1 Disclosure of Proprietary Information. NINTENDO has and shall during
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the Term provide LICENSEE with highly proprietary development information,
development tools, emulation systems, programming specifications and related
resources and information constituting and incorporating the Licensed
Proprietary Information to enable LICENSEE to develop video games for use with
the N64 System.
4.2 Confidentiality of Licensed Proprietary Information. LICENSEE shall
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maintain all Licensed Proprietary Information as strictly confidential and will
use such Licensed Proprietary Information only in accordance with this
Agreement. LICENSEE shall limit access to the Licensed Proprietary Information
to LICENSEE's employees having a strict need to know and shall advise such
employees of their obligation of confidentiality as provided herein. LICENSEE
shall require each such employee to retain in confidence the Licensed
Proprietary Information pursuant to a written non-disclosure agreement between
LICENSEE and such employee. LICENSEE shall use its best efforts to ensure that
its employees working with or otherwise having access to Licensed Proprietary
Information shall not disclose or make unauthorized use of the Licensed
Proprietary Information.
4.3 Agent/Consultant Confidentiality. LICENSEE shall not disclose the
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Licensed Proprietary Information to any Independent Contractor without
NINTENDO's prior written approval. Each approved Independent Contractor shall be
required to enter into a written non-disclosure agreement with NINTENDO prior to
receiving any access to or disclosure of the Licensed Proprietary Information.
4.4 SGI as a Third-Party Beneficiary. LICENSEE hereby acknowledges and
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agrees that SGI shall be a third-party beneficiary of LICENSEE's confidentiality
obligations as set forth in this Section 4.
5. DEVELOPMENT; QUALITY STANDARDS; ARTWORK; MANUFACTURING
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5.1 Development and Sale of the N64 System Programs. During the Term,
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LICENSEE may develop Games and/or sell Licensed Products for the N64 System in
accordance with this Agreement.
5.2 Exclusivity; Exclusive Licensed Product. For the Exclusive Licensed
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Product, LICENSEE agrees that, commencing on the Effective Date and continuing
for a period of one (1) year from NINTENDO's first shipment of such Exclusive
Licensed Product to LICENSEE, neither the Game incorporated into such
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Exclusive Licensed Product nor any adaptation, translation, derivative, sequel
or substantially similar game which is sold by LICENSEE as a Licensed Product
under this Agreement shall be sold anywhere in the Territory by LICENSEE or by
any third party for play on any Competing System. Except as provided herein with
regard to the Exclusive Licensed Product, or as may otherwise be limited by the
legitimate intellectual property rights of NINTENDO or any third party, LICENSEE
shall retain all rights with regard to the adaptation of Games for development
and sale in any other format, including on any Competing System.
5.3 Submission of Game Concept. Before commencing development of a Game,
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LICENSEE shall submit to NINTENDO for approval, a Product Proposal. Such
Product Proposal must include a detailed explanation of the manner in which the
Game will utilize and exploit: (a) the unique 3-D capabilities and high quality
graphics display of the N64 System; (b) the complex, high-capacity processing
speed of the N64 System; and, (c) the dynamic interfaces and touch control
features of the unique N64 System controller. For that purpose, the Product
Proposal shall include: (a) a description of the proposed Game; (b) the
development team profile, including information regarding any Independent
Contractor which LICENSEE proposes to retain to work on the Game; (c) a
description of any special hardware or software requirements; and, (d) the
anticipated completion date of the proposed Licensed Product. Subsequent to
acceptance and approval of a Product Proposal, LICENSEE shall notify NINTENDO
in writing of any material proposed changes in the Product Proposal and/or the
proposed Licensed Product. From time to time, at approximately quarterly
intervals or such other reasonable times NINTENDO may establish for purposes of
ensuring utilization and exploitation of the N64 System in the manner set forth
above, LICENSEE shall submit work-in-progress on the Game to NINTENDO for
further review in accordance with the criteria set forth herein. NINTENDO shall
not unreasonably withhold or delay any approval provided for herein.
5.4 Delivery of Completed Game. Upon completion of a Game, LICENSEE shall
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deliver to NINTENDO one (1) prototype of the Game in a format specified by
NINTENDO, together with written user instructions and a complete screen text
script. NINTENDO shall promptly evaluate the Game with regard to: (a) its
technical compatibility with and error-free operation on the N64 System; (b)
the suitability of the Game content, taking into account reasonable standards
set forth in the Guidelines; and, (c) whether the Game achieves the objectives
set forth in LICENSEE's approved Product Proposal. LICENSEE shall have
satisfied the Game content suitability criteria by providing NINTENDO with proof
that the Game has been provided with a certificate of a rating other than ADULTS
ONLY (or its equivalent) from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board or
comparable independent ratings body which reviews and certifies product for
violent or sexual content.
5.5 Approval of Completed Game. NINTENDO shall, within a reasonable period
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of time after receipt, approve or disapprove such Game. If such Game is
disapproved, NINTENDO shall specify in writing the reasons for such disapproval
and state what corrections and/or improvements are necessary. After making the
necessary corrections and/or improvements, LICENSEE shall submit a revised Game
for approval by NINTENDO, provided, however, that LICENSEE shall not be
obligated to submit a revised Game for approval if LICENSEE decides not to sell
the Game. The approval of any Game by NINTENDO shall not relieve LICENSEE of
its sole responsibility for the development, quality and operation of the Game
or in any way create any warranty for a Licensed Product by NINTENDO. NINTENDO
shall not unreasonably withhold or delay any approval provided for herein.
5.6 Development and Quality of Artwork. In connection with the submission
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of a proposed Licensed Product to NINTENDO, LICENSEE shall submit all Artwork to
NINTENDO. All Artwork shall conform to the requirements set forth in the
Guidelines. Within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of the Artwork,
NINTENDO shall approve or disapprove the Artwork based upon the Guidelines. If
any of the Artwork is disapproved, NINTENDO shall specify in writing the
reasons for such disapproval and state what corrections and/or improvements are
necessary. After making the necessary corrections and/or improvements to the
disapproved Artwork, LICENSEE shall resubmit new Artwork for approval by
NINTENDO, provided, however,
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that LICENSEE shall not be obligated to submit new Artwork for approval if
LICENSEE decides not to use the Artwork. NINTENDO shall not unreasonably
withhold or delay its approval of any Artwork.
5.7 Appointment of NCL as Manufacturer. LICENSEE hereby appoints NCL, and
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NCL hereby accepts appointment, as manufacturer of the Licensed Products.
LICENSEE shall purchase from NCL through NINTENDO all of its requirements for
the Licensed Products. NCL shall have the sole responsibility for establishing
and fulfilling all aspects of the manufacturing process, including selecting the
location of and specifications for any manufacturing facilities, appointing
suppliers and subcontractors, and managing all work-in-progress and finished
goods inventory. NCL shall acquire and retain responsibility for all equipment,
tooling, molds or masks used in connection with the manufacture of the Licensed
Products.
5.8 Manufacture of Licensed Products. Upon approval of a Game and the
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Artwork and upon receipt from LICENSEE of an order in accordance with Section 7
herein, NCL will manufacture the Licensed Products for LICENSEE, including the
Artwork.
5.9 Retention of Sample Licensed Products. NCL may, at its own expense,
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manufacture samples of the Licensed Products, only to the extent necessary, to
be used by NINTENDO for archival purposes, legal proceedings against infringers
of the Licensed Intellectual Properties, and for other lawful purposes.
6. PURCHASE PRICE; PAYMENT; DELIVERY OF COMPLETED LICENSED PRODUCT
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6.1 Minimum Initial Orders. Upon placement of an initial order, LICENSEE
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shall order a minimum quantity of [ * ] units of a Licensed Product.
6.2 Subsequent Minimum Orders. LICENSEE may subsequently order additional
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Licensed Product in a minimum quantity of [ * ] units per title.
6.3 Purchase Price. The purchase price to be paid by LICENSEE to NINTENDO
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for the Licensed Products shall be in accordance with NINTENDO's pricing
schedule currently set forth in the attached Schedule 1. The purchase price
includes the cost of manufacturing, printing and packaging the Licensed Products
and a royalty for the use of the Licensed Intellectual Properties. Schedule 1
is subject to change by NINTENDO at any time without notice.
6.4 Payment. At the time an order is placed, LICENSEE shall provide to
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NINTENDO an irrevocable letter of credit in favor of NINTENDO and payable at
sight, issued by a bank acceptable to NINTENDO and confirmed, at LICENSEE's
expense, if requested by NINTENDO. The letter of credit shall be in United
States dollars in an amount equal to the purchase price of the Licensed Products
ordered. All associated banking charges are for LICENSEE's account.
6.5 Shipment and Delivery. The Licensed Products shall be delivered
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F.O.B. Japan, with shipment at LICENSEE's direction and expense. Orders may be
delivered by NINTENDO in partial shipments, each directed to no more than two
(2) destinations designated by LICENSEE in the Territory. Title to the Licensed
Products shall vest in accordance with the terms of the applicable letter of
credit.
7. MARKETING, SALE AND RENTAL OF THE LICENSED PRODUCTS
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7.1 Marketing Materials. LICENSEE agrees that any Marketing Materials
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shall all be of high quality and shall comply with the Guidelines.
7.2 Submission of Proposed Marketing Materials. Prior to actual use or
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distribution, LICENSEE shall submit to NINTENDO for review and evaluation
initial samples of all Marketing Materials. NINTENDO
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shall, within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of such samples, approve or
disapprove of the quality of such samples. If any of the samples are disapproved
as to quality, NINTENDO shall specify the reasons for such disapproval and state
what corrections and/or improvements are necessary. After making the necessary
corrections and/or improvements to the disapproved samples, LICENSEE may
resubmit new samples for approval by NINTENDO as to quality. No Marketing
Materials shall be distributed or utilized by LICENSEE without obtaining prior
written approval as to quality by NINTENDO. NINTENDO shall not unreasonably
withhold or delay its approval of the proposed Marketing Materials.
7.3 Warranty and Repair. With respect to the Licensed Product, LICENSEE
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shall provide to the original consumer a minimum ninety (90) day limited
warranty, comparable to that offered by NINTENDO. LICENSEE shall also provide
to the original consumer, either directly or indirectly through authorized
service centers, reasonably accessible product service, including out-of-
warranty service for a period of three (3) years following sale of the Licensed
Product. In the event LICENSEE is unable to obtain sufficient quantities of
repair parts for service obligations from defective and/or product returns,
NINTENDO shall cooperate in providing reasonable quantities of repair parts to
LICENSEE at its standard cost.
7.4 Business Facilities; Sales of Game Cartridges. LICENSEE agrees to
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develop, maintain and utilize during the Term: (a) suitable office facilities
within the Territory, adequately staffed to enable LICENSEE to fulfill all
responsibilities under this Agreement; (b) necessary warehouse, distribution,
marketing, sales, collection and credit operations to facilitate proper handling
of the Licensed Product; and, (c) customer service and game counseling support,
including telephone service, to adequately support the Licensed Product.
7.5 Defects; Recall. In the event of a material programming defect in the
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Licensed Product, which defect in the reasonable judgment of NINTENDO would
significantly impair the ability of a consumer to play the Licensed Product,
NINTENDO may require the LICENSEE to recall the Licensed Product and undertake
suitable repairs or replacements prior to sale.
7.6 Rental. In the event LICENSEE elects to engage in the commercial
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rental of the Licensed Products within the Territory on such terms and
conditions as LICENSEE shall determine, LICENSEE shall secure appropriate
authorizations and/or assignments from the author(s) of the copyrightable
elements in the computer programs for the Licensed Product. LICENSEE shall
clearly provide notice on the Artwork for each Licensed Product of any rental
right or reservation thereof.
7.7 Nintendo Promotional Materials, Publications and Events. At its
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option, NINTENDO may: (a) insert in the packaging for the Licensed Product
promotional materials concerning Nintendo Power(R) magazine; (b) utilize screen
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shots, package art and related art and information regarding the Licensed
Product in Nintendo Power(R) or other media or marketing programs which promote
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NINTENDO products; and (c) exercise public performance rights of the Licensed
Product, related trademarks and art in NINTENDO sponsored contests, tours and
events which generally promote NINTENDO products.
8. LICENSEE'S COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS
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8.1 Copyright and Trademark Warranties. LICENSEE represents and warrants
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that, throughout the Territory, LICENSEE is either: (a) the sole owner of all
right, title and interest in and to the trademarks, copyrights and Artwork used
on or in association with the Licensed Products; or (b) the holder of sufficient
rights to the trademarks, copyrights and Artwork which have been licensed from a
third party for use in the Licensed Product.
8.2 Licensee's Indemnification. LICENSEE shall indemnify and hold
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NINTENDO harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses and
costs, including, without limitation, reasonable
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attorneys' fees and costs, which result from: (a) a breach of any of the
representations or warranties provided by LICENSEE herein; (b) any claim of
infringement of any third party's intellectual property rights with respect to
the Licensed Product, excluding claims based solely upon NINTENDO's trademarks,
copyrights and patents; or, (c) any claim of bodily injury (including death) or
property damage arising out of, or in connection with, the development, sale
and/or use of any of the Licensed Products. NINTENDO shall give LICENSEE prompt
written notice of the assertion of any such claim and provided, further, that
LICENSEE shall have the right to select counsel and control the defense and/or
settlement of any such claim, subject to the right of NINTENDO to participate in
any such action or proceeding at its own expense with counsel of its own choice.
8.3 Insurance. LICENSEE shall, at its own expense, obtain a policy of
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general liability insurance which includes product liability coverage by a
recognized insurance company. Such policy of insurance shall be in an amount of
not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000 USD) and shall provide for
adequate protection against any suits, claims, loss or damage or any alleged
intellectual property infringements (excluding patent infringements) by the
Licensed Products. Protection against any alleged intellectual property
infringements (excluding patent infringements) by the Licensed Products may
instead, at LICENSEE's option, be obtained under a separate errors and omissions
policy by a recognized insurance company in an amount of not less than One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000 USD), in which case the policy of general liability
covering any suits, claims, loss or damage by the Licensed Products shall still
be in an amount not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000 USD). The policy
of general liability shall name NINTENDO as an additional insured, and neither
policy may be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to
NINTENDO. A Certificate of Insurance for each policy shall be provided to
NINTENDO's Licensing Department within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date.
If LICENSEE fails to maintain such insurance during the Term, NINTENDO may
secure and maintain such insurance at LICENSEE's expense.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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9.1 Disclaimer of Licensed Intellectual Properties. NINTENDO makes no
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representations, guarantees or warranties concerning the scope or validity of
the Licensed Intellectual Properties, and does not warrant that the sale of the
Licensed Products by LICENSEE will not infringe upon the patent, trade secret,
copyright, mask work or trademark rights of another in the Territory. THE RISK
OF INFRINGEMENT IS HEREBY ASSUMED BY LICENSEE.
9.2 Warranty Disclaimer. NINTENDO DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF THE
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LICENSED PRODUCTS AS BETWEEN NINTENDO AND LICENSEE AND AS BETWEEN NINTENDO AND
ANY THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS FROM LICENSEE. LICENSEE PURCHASES AND ACCEPTS ALL
LICENSED PRODUCTS FROM NINTENDO ON AN "AS IS" AND "WHERE IS" BASIS AND WITHOUT
ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WITH RESPECT TO THE LICENSED PRODUCTS,
NINTENDO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A GENERAL
OR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL AND/OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF LICENSEE, ITS RETAILERS OR CUSTOMERS. LICENSEE SHALL
BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING WARRANTY AND REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SERVICES FOR
ANY DEFECTIVE LICENSED PRODUCTS. NOTWITHSTANDING THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN
THIS PARAGRAPH, NINTENDO WILL USE ITS BEST EFFORTS TO RESOLVE ANY CATASTROPHIC
DEFECT IN THE LICENSED PRODUCTS PURCHASED BY LICENSEE FROM NINTENDO. A
"CATASTROPHIC DEFECT" IS DEFINED AS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT RATE OF FIVE PERCENT
(5%) OR GREATER IN ANY SHIPMENT OF LICENSED PRODUCTS TO LICENSEE.
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10. INFRINGEMENT OF LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES AND
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LICENSEE'S TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS
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10.1 Reporting. In the event: (a) any claim is asserted against either
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party alleging that any of the Licensed Intellectual Properties or a Licensed
Product constitutes an infringement of another's rights; or, (b) either party
discovers that any of the Licensed Intellectual Properties or LICENSEE's
copyrights or trademarks used in connection with the Licensed Products have been
infringed by a third party, then the party with such knowledge shall promptly
notify the other party.
10.2 Licensed Intellectual Properties. NINTENDO shall have the sole
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right, at its expense, to commence and/or defend a legal action or negotiate a
settlement relating to any alleged infringement by the Licensed Intellectual
Properties. LICENSEE agrees to give reasonable assistance in any such legal
action, but at no expense to it. NINTENDO shall be entitled to all of the
recovery or damages collected as a result of such legal action or negotiated
settlement. In the event of a legal action against LICENSEE alleging an
infringement by the Licensed Intellectual Properties as incorporated into
LICENSEE's Licensed Products which NINTENDO affirmatively elects in writing not
to defend, LICENSEE may defend or settle such legal action, at its option and
expense. NINTENDO agrees to provide reasonable assistance in defending any such
legal action. LICENSEE agrees to keep NINTENDO fully informed with respect to
developments in any such legal action and to provide NINTENDO reasonable notice
of the terms of any proposed settlement and to consider any comments by NINTENDO
before settlement is made.
10.3 Infringement of Licensed Products. LICENSEE shall take reasonable
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steps to abate any infringement of LICENSEE's copyrights and trademarks in the
Licensed Products. LICENSEE shall also take all reasonable and necessary steps,
including legal action, to defend against any alleged infringement caused by any
of LICENSEE's software programs developed under this Agreement or any Artwork,
title or designation used in conjunction with any of the Licensed Products.
NINTENDO shall give to LICENSEE reasonable assistance and cooperation in any
such legal action, but at no expense to NINTENDO.
11. TERM AND TERMINATION
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11.1 Default or Breach. In the event that either party is in default or
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commits a breach of this Agreement which is not cured within thirty (30) days
after written notice thereof, then this Agreement shall automatically terminate
on the date specified in such notice.
11.2 Termination Other Than by Breach. Upon the expiration of this
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Agreement or its termination other than by LICENSEE's breach, LICENSEE shall
have a period of one hundred eighty (180) days to sell any unsold Licensed
Products. All Licensed Products in LICENSEE's control following expiration of
such sell-off period, shall be destroyed by LICENSEE within ten (10) days.
11.3 Termination by LICENSEE's Breach. If this Agreement is terminated by
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NINTENDO as a result of a breach of its terms and conditions by LICENSEE,
LICENSEE shall immediately cease all distribution, promotion or sale of any
Licensed Products. All Licensed Products in LICENSEE's control as of such
termination shall be destroyed by LICENSEE within ten (10) days.
11.4 Licensed Intellectual Property Rights. Except as provided in Section
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11.5, upon expiration and/or termination of this Agreement (or expiration of any
sell-off period, as applicable), LICENSEE will cease all use of the Licensed
Intellectual Properties for any purpose, and will not disclose to third parties
any Licensed Proprietary Information. LICENSEE shall also return to NINTENDO
all writings, drawings, models, data and other materials and things in
LICENSEE's possession or in the possession of any past or present employee,
agent or contractor receiving the information through LICENSEE, which constitute
or relate to or disclose any Licensed Proprietary Information without making
copies or otherwise retaining any such
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information.
11.5 Termination by Nintendo's Breach. If this Agreement is terminated by
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LICENSEE as a result of a breach of its terms or conditions by NINTENDO,
LICENSEE may continue to sell the Licensed Products in the Territory until the
expiration of the Term, at which time the provisions herein relating to
termination other than by default of LICENSEE shall apply to any unsold Licensed
Products.
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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12.1 Nonassignability/Sublicensing. This Agreement is personal to
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LICENSEE and may not be sold, assigned, delegated, sublicensed or otherwise
transferred or encumbered, including by operation of law or by the sale or
transfer of more than fifty percent (50%) of the stock, assets or ownership
interest or control of LICENSEE, without the prior written consent of NINTENDO.
12.2 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for any breach of this
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Agreement occasioned by any cause beyond the reasonable control of such party,
including governmental action, war, riot or civil commotion, fire, natural
disaster, labor disputes, restraints affecting shipping or credit, delay of
carriers, inadequate supply of suitable materials, or any other cause which
could not with reasonable diligence be controlled or prevented by the parties.
In the event of material shortages, including shortages of microcomputer chips
necessary for production of the Licensed Products, NINTENDO reserves the right
to allocate essential materials among itself and its licensees.
12.3 Waiver; Severability; Integration. The failure of any party to enforce
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any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of such
provision or of the right of such party to thereafter enforce such provision. In
the event that any term, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be
construed to be or adjudged invalid, void or unenforceable, such term, clause or
provision shall be construed as severed from this Agreement, and the remaining
terms, clauses and provisions shall remain in effect. This Agreement constitutes
the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof,
provided, however, that the Other Agreements shall remain in effect, except as
may be modified by specific reference herein. All prior negotiations,
representations, agreements and understandings are merged into, extinguished by
and completely expressed by this Agreement. Any amendment to this Agreement
shall be in writing, signed by both parties.
12.4 Governing Law: Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by, subject
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to and construed under the laws of the State of Washington. Any legal actions
prosecuted or instituted by NINTENDO or by LICENSEE under this Agreement, with
respect to any matters arising under or growing out of this Agreement, shall
only be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington
and each party hereby consents to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts for
such purposes.
12.5 Equitable Relief. LICENSEE acknowledges that in the event of its
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breach of this Agreement, no adequate remedy at law may be available to NINTENDO
and that NINTENDO shall be entitled to seek injunctive or other equitable relief
in addition to any relief available at law.
12.6 Attorneys' Fees. In the event it is necessary for either party of
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this Agreement to undertake legal action to enforce any of the terms, conditions
or rights contained herein, or to defend any such action, then the prevailing
party in any such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party all
reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses relating to such legal action.
12.7 Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement
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shall be sufficiently given when: (a) personally served or delivered; (b)
deposited, postage prepaid, with a guaranteed air courier service, addressed as
stated herein, or to such other person or address either party may designate in
a notice;
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or, (c) by facsimile, with an original sent concurrently by first class U.S.
mail. Notice shall be deemed effective upon the earlier of actual receipt or two
(2) business days after transmittal.
12.8 Counterparts; Signature by Facsimile. This Agreement may be signed
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in counterparts, which shall together constitute a complete Agreement. A
signature transmitted by facsimile shall be considered an original for purposes
of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, NINTENDO and LICENSEE have entered into this Agreement on
the dates set forth below.
NINTENDO: LICENSEE:
NINTENDO OF AMERICA INC. INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By:/s/ John A. Bauer By: /s/ Richard S. F. Lehrberg
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Its: Executive Vice President, Administration Its: Exec. V.P.
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Date: 10/7/97 Date: 27 Aug. 97
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NINTENDO OF AMERICA INC.
PRICE SHEET
N64 LICENSED GAME PAKS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MEMORY CAPACITY NOA PRICE
<S> <C>
32 Megabit $ [ * ]
32 Megabit + 4k bit E/2/ ROM $ [ * ]
32 Megabit + 16k bit E/2/ ROM $ [ * ]
64 Megabit $ [ * ]
64 Megabit + 4k bit E/2/ ROM $ [ * ]
64 Megabit + 16k bit E/2/ ROM $ [ * ]
96 Megabit $ [ * ]
96 Megabit + 4k bit E/2/ ROM $ [ * ]
96 Megabit + 16k bit E/2/ ROM $ [ * ]
128 Megabit $ [ * ]
128 Megabit + 4k bit E/2/ ROM $ [ * ]
128 Megabit + 16k bit E/2/ ROM $ [ * ]
</TABLE>
Price includes an instruction manual up to 40 pages. There will be an extra
charge for manuals larger than 40 pages (including the front and back cover)
EXTRA PACKAGING (MUST BE ORDERED WITH PRODUCT ON A SEPARATE PO)
Game Pak Box $ [ * ]
Instruction Manual $ [ * ] (under 40 pages)
Instruction Manual $ [ * ] (over 40 pages)
Game Pak Label $ [ * ]
Game Pak Poster $ [ * ]
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Revised 7/9/97
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EXHIBIT 10.24
Confidential Portions Omitted
SONY PLAYSTATION(TM) LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT is entered into as of the 16th day of February, 1995, by
and between SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT OF AMERICA, a division of Sony
Electronic Publishing Company, with offices at 711 Fifth Avenue, New York, New
York 10022 (hereinafter "Sony"), and Interplay Productions, with offices at
17922 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, CA 92714 (hereinafter "Licensee").
WHEREAS, Sony and/or its affiliates have developed a CD-based interactive
console for playing video games and for other entertainment purposes known as
PlayStation(TM) (formerly known under the development code name "PS-X")
(hereinafter referred to as the "Player") and also own or have the right to
grant licenses to certain intellectual property rights used in connection with
the Player.
WHEREAS, Licensee desires to be granted a non-exclusive license to develop and
distribute Licensed Products (as defined below) pursuant to the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
WHEREAS, Sony is willing, on the terms and subject to the conditions of this
Agreement, to grant Licensee the desired non-exclusive license to develop and
distribute Licensed Products, and desires to manufacture such Licensed Products
for Licensee.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, warranties and
covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Licensee and Sony
hereby agree as follows:
1. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
1.1 "Executable Software" means Licensee's object code software which
includes the Licensee Software and any software (whether in object code or
source code form) provided by Sony which is intended to be combined with
Licensee Software for execution on a Player and has the ability to communicate
with the software resident in the Player.
1.2 "Intellectual Property Rights" means, by way of example but not by way
of limitation, all current and future worldwide patents and other patent rights,
copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, mask work rights, trade
secret rights, technical information, know-how, and the equivalents of the
foregoing under the laws of any jurisdiction, and all other proprietary or
intellectual property rights throughout the universe, including without
limitation all applications and registrations with respect thereto, and all
renewals and extensions thereof.
1.3 "Licensed Territory" means the countries listed in Exhibit A, as may
be in effect from time to time.
1.4 "Licensed Products" shall mean the Executable Software embodied on CD-
ROM media.
1.5 "Licensed Trademarks" means the trademarks, service marks and logos
designated by Sony. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall in any way grant
Licensee the right to use the trademark "Sony" in any manner as a trademark,
trade name, service mark or logo other than as expressly permitted by Sony.
Sony may amend such Licensed Trademarks upon reasonable notice to Licensee.
1.6 "Licensee Software" means Licensee's application object code and data
(including audio and video material) developed by Licensee in accordance with
this Agreement, which, when linked to any software provided by Sony, create
Executable Software.
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1.7 "Packaging" means, with respect to each Licensed Product, the carton,
containers, packaging and wrapping materials (but excluding instructional
manuals, liners or other user information for such Licensed Product to be
inserted in the jewel case).
1.8 "Sony Materials" means any data, object code, source code,
documentation, and hardware provided or supplied to Licensee by Sony, including,
without limitation, any portion or portions of the development tools.
2. LICENSE GRANT.
Sony hereby grants to Licensee, and Licensee hereby accepts, for the term
of this Agreement, within the Licensed Territory, under Sony's Intellectual
Property Rights, including without limitation any relevant patents Sony may own
or have acquired by license, a non-exclusive, nontransferable license, without
the right to sublicense (except as specifically provided herein): (i) to use
the object code version of any software supplied by Sony that is intended to be
combined with Licensee Software and executed on a Player internally as may
reasonably be necessary to develop Licensed Products; (ii) to reproduce and
distribute executable files for execution on a Player incorporating such
software in accordance with the provisions of this License Agreement, including
without limitation, Section 7; (iii) to market, distribute and sell such
Licensed Products; (iv) to use the Licensed Trademarks in connection with the
packaging, advertising and promotion of the Licensed Products; and (v) to
sublicense to end users the right to use the Licensed Products for non-
commercial purposes only and not for public performance.
3. DEVELOPMENT TOOLS.
After execution of this Agreement, Sony will provide to Licensee the
hardware and software development tools which Sony deems to be necessary for
development of the Executable Software pursuant to an agreement to be entered
into separately between the parties hereto.
4. LIMITATIONS ON LICENSES; RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.
4.1 REVERSE ENGINEERING PROHIBITED. Licensee hereby agrees not to
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disassemble, peel semiconductor components, decompile, or otherwise reverse
engineer or attempt to reverse engineer or derive source code from, all or any
portion of the Sony Materials (whether or not all or any portion of the Sony
Materials are integrated with the Licensee Software), or permit or encourage any
third party to do so, or use or acquire any materials from any third party who
does so. Licensee shall not use, modify, reproduce, sublicense, distribute,
create derivative works from, or otherwise provide to third parties, the Sony
Materials, in whole or in part, other than as expressly permitted by this
License Agreement. Licensee shall be required in all cases to pay royalties in
accordance with Section 9 hereto to Sony on any of Licensee's products utilizing
Sony Materials or which are in any way derived from the disassembly,
decompilation, reverse engineering of, or use of source code derived from, the
Sony Materials.
4.2 RESERVATION OF SONY'S RIGHTS. The licenses granted in this License
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Agreement extend only to development of Licensed Products for use on the Player,
in such format as may be designated by Sony. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, Licensee shall not have the right to distribute or transmit the
Executable Software or the Licensed Products via electronic means or any other
means now known or hereafter devised, including without limitation, via
wireless, cable, fiber optic means, telephone lines, microwave and/or radio
waves, or over a network of interconnected computers or other devices; provided,
however, that Licensee may distribute the Licensed Software in its discretion so
long as it does not contain any Sony Materials or Licensed Trademarks. This
License Agreement does not grant any right or license, under any Intellectual
Property Rights of Sony or otherwise, except as expressly provided herein, and
no other right or license is to be implied by or inferred from any provision of
this License Agreement or the conduct of the parties hereunder. Licensee shall
not make use of any of the Sony Materials and Player or any Intellectual
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Property Rights related to the Sony Materials and Player (or any portion
thereof) except as authorized by and in compliance with the provisions of this
License Agreement or as may be otherwise expressly authorized in writing by
Sony. No right, license or privilege has been granted to Licensee hereunder
concerning the development of any collateral product or other use or purpose of
any kind whatsoever which displays or depicts any of the Licensed Trademarks.
4.3 RESERVATION OF LICENSEE'S RIGHTS. Licensee retains all rights, title
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and interest in and to the Licensee Software, including without limitation,
Licensee's Intellectual Property Rights therein, and nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to restrict the right of Licensee to develop products
incorporating the Licensee Software (separate and apart from the Sony Materials)
for any hardware platform or service other than the Player.
5. QUALITY STANDARDS FOR THE LICENSED PRODUCTS.
5.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE OF PRODUCT PROPOSAL. The Licensed Products,
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including, without limitation, the contents and title of each of the Licensed
Products, and/or Licensee's use of any of the Licensed Trademarks, shall be
subject to Sony's prior written approval, which shall be within Sony's sole
discretion as to acceptable standards of quality. Before Licensee commences
programming of the Licensee Software for each of the Licensed Products, Licensee
shall submit to Sony, for Sony's written approval or disapproval, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, a written proposal (the "Product
Proposal") [*]. In the event that Sony rejects such Product Proposal, Sony
shall have the right in its sole discretion to request Licensee to make
revisions or modifications to such proposal, and any such changes shall be made
at Licensee's cost. Licensee shall notify Sony promptly in writing in the event
of any material proposed change in any portion of the Product Proposal and
shall, from time to time at the request of Sony for quality assurance purposes,
submit work-in-progress on the Licensed Product during the development process,
in a medium designated by Sony, for Sony's approval. Sony agrees to be
reasonable with respect to work-in-progress submissions. Sony shall have the
right, from time-to-time with appropriate notice to Licensee, to limit the
number of proposed Licensed Products that Licensee may submit to Sony for review
and approval or disapproval, during any [*] period following the effective date
of this Agreement. [*] Licensee agrees that all Licensed Products will be
designed (if an original title for the Player) or modified (if a pre-existing
title) to substantially utilize the particular capabilities of the Sony
Materials and the Player, as may be described in the Product Proposal relating
to that Licensed Product.
5.2 APPROVAL OF EXECUTABLE SOFTWARE. Following Sony's written approval of
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the Product Proposal, Licensee shall on or before the date specified in the
Product Proposal, deliver to Sony for its inspection and evaluation, a prototype
of the Executable Software for the proposed Licensed Product. Such prototype
shall be in the format prescribed by Sony. Sony will evaluate such prototype
Executable Software and notify Licensee in writing of its approval or
disapproval of such Executable Software, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed. If such Executable Software is disapproved, Sony shall
specify the reasons for such disapproval in writing and state what corrections
and/or improvements are necessary. After making the necessary corrections
and/or improvements, Licensee may submit a new prototype for approval or
disapproval by Sony. No approval by Sony of any element of the Executable
Software shall be deemed an approval of any other element of the Licensed
Product, nor shall any such approval be deemed to constitute a waiver of any of
Sony's rights under this Agreement.
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5.3 APPROVAL OF PACKAGING AND ARTWORK. For each proposed Licensed
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Product, Licensee shall be responsible, at Licensee's expense, for developing
all artwork and mechanicals ("Artwork") set forth on the Packaging, and all
instructional manuals, liners and other user materials ("Inserts") inserted into
the jewel box (Artwork and Inserts herein collectively referred to as "Printed
Materials"). All Printed Materials shall comply with the requirements of the
Sony Guidelines (hereinafter "Guidelines") to be provided to Licensee subsequent
to the execution of this License Agreement, and as may be amended from time to
time by Sony. At the time prototype Executable Software for a proposed Licensed
Product is submitted to Sony for inspection and evaluation, Licensee shall also
deliver to Sony, for review and evaluation, the proposed final Printed Materials
for such proposed Licensed Product, and a form of limited warranty for the
proposed Licensed Product. Licensee agrees that the quality of such Printed
Materials shall be of the same quality as that associated with high quality
consumer products. Sony shall promptly evaluate any and all proposed Printed
Materials submitted to Sony by Licensee, and shall use reasonable efforts to
approve or disapprove any such submitted Printed Materials [*]. If any of the
Printed Materials are disapproved, Sony shall specify the reasons for such
disapproval and state what corrections are necessary. After making the necessary
corrections to the disapproved Printed Materials, Licensee may submit new
proposed Printed Materials for approval by Sony. Sony shall not unreasonably
withhold its approval of the proposed Printed Materials submitted for review by
Licensee. No approval by Sony of any element of the Printed Materials shall be
deemed an approval of any other element of the Licensed Product, nor shall any
such approval be deemed to constitute a waiver of any of Sony's rights under
this Agreement.
5.4 ADVERTISING MATERIALS. Pre-production samples of the advertising,
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merchandising, promotional, and display materials of or concerning the Licensed
Products (collectively referred to hereinafter as the "Advertising Materials")
shall be submitted by Licensee to Sony, free of cost, for Sony's evaluation and
approval as to quality, style, appearance, usage of any of the Licensed
Trademarks, and appropriate reference of the notices, prior to any actual
production, use, or distribution of any such items by Licensee or in its behalf.
No such proposed Advertising Materials shall be produced, used, or distributed
directly or indirectly by Licensee without first obtaining the written approval
of Sony. Sony shall promptly evaluate any and all Advertising Materials
submitted to Sony by Licensee, and shall use reasonable efforts to approve or
disapprove any such submitted Advertising Materials [*]. Subject in each
instance to the prior written approval of Sony, Licensee may use such textual
and/or pictorial advertising matter (if any) as may be created by Sony or in its
behalf pertaining to the Sony Materials and/or to the Licensed Trademarks on
such promotional and advertising materials as may, in Licensee's judgment,
promote the sale of the Licensed Products within the Licensed Territory. Sony
shall have the right to use the Licensed Products in any advertising or
promotion for Player at Sony's expense, subject to giving Licensee reasonable
prior notice of such advertisement or promotion. Sony shall confer with Licensee
regarding the text of any such advertisement. If required by Sony and/or any
governmental entity, Licensee shall include, at Licensee's cost and expense, the
required consumer advisory rating code(s) on any and all marketing and
advertising materials used in connection with the Licensed Product, which shall
be procured in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 below.
6. LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
All Printed Materials for each unit of the Licensed Products shall have
conspicuously, legibly and irremovably affixed thereto the notices specified in
a template to be provided to Licensee subsequent to the execution of this
License Agreement, which template may be amended from time to time by Sony
during the term of this License Agreement. Licensee agrees that, if required by
Sony or any governmental entity, it shall submit each Licensed Product to a
consumer advisory ratings system designated by Sony and/or such governmental
entity for the purpose of obtaining rating code(s) for each Licensed Product.
Any and all costs and expenses incurred in connection with obtaining such rating
code(s) shall be borne solely by Licensee. Any required consumer advisory
rating code(s) procured hereby shall be displayed on the Licensed Product and
the associated Printed Materials in accordance with the Guidelines, at
Licensee's cost and expense.
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7. MANUFACTURE OF THE LICENSED PRODUCTS.
7.1 MANUFACTURE BY SONY.
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7.1.1 APPOINTMENT OF SONY [ * ]. Licensee hereby appoints Sony,
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and Sony hereby accepts such appointment, as the [*] manufacturer of all units
of the Licensed Products. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that it shall
purchase from Sony [*] percent of its requirements for finished units of the
Licensed Products and Inserts for such Licensed Products, subject to Section
7.1.3 below, during the term of the Agreement. Sony shall provide to Licensee
written specifications setting forth terms relating to the manufacturing of
Licensed Products and their component parts ("Specifications") subsequent to
execution of this Agreement, which may be amended from time to time upon
reasonable notice to Licensee. Sony shall have the right, but no obligation, to
subcontract any phase of production of any or all of the Licensed Products or
any part thereof.
7.1.2 CREATION OF MASTER CD-ROM. Following approval by Sony of
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each Licensed Product pursuant to Section 5.2, Licensee shall provide Sony with
two (2) copies (in the form of CD write-once discs or such other form as may be
requested by Sony in the Specifications) of the pre-production Executable
Software for the original master CD-ROM (the "Master CD-ROM") from which all
other copies of the Licensed Product are to be replicated. Promptly following
such receipt of such samples, Sony shall create the Master CD-ROM from one (1)
such sample of the pre-production Executable Software in compliance with
specifications effective at the time of replication. The price for mastering
shall be based on the market price for mastering CD-ROM discs, plus costs
necessary to protect Sony's Intellectual Property Rights in the Sony Materials
and the Player. Licensee shall be responsible for the costs, as set forth in the
Specifications, of creating such Master CD-ROM. In order to insure against loss
or damage to the copies of the Executable Software furnished to Sony, Licensee
will retain duplicates of all such Executable Software. Sony shall not be liable
for loss of or damage to any copies of the Executable Software.
7.1.3 DELIVERY OF PRINTED MATERIALS. Licensee shall deliver the
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film for all Printed Materials to Sony or at Sony's option to Sony's designated
manufacturing facility in accordance with the Specifications, at Licensee's sole
risk and expense. In the event that Licensee elects to be responsible for
manufacturing the Printed Materials, Licensee shall deliver such Printed
Materials, in the minimum order quantities set forth in Section 7.2.2 below.
7.1.4 MANUFACTURE OF UNITS. Upon approval, pursuant to Section 5,
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of such pre-production samples of the Executable Software for the Master CD-ROM
and the associated Artwork, Sony will, in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in this Section 7, and at Licensee's expense (a)
manufacture units of the Licensed Product for Licensee; (b) manufacture
Licensee's Packaging and Inserts (subject to Licensee's right to manufacture its
own Printed Materials at Licensee's sole cost and expense); and (C) package the
CD-ROMs with the Printed Materials.
7.2 PRICE, PAYMENT AND TERMS.
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7.2.1 PRICE. The applicable price for manufacture of any units of
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the Licensed Products ordered hereunder shall be determined by Sony and provided
to Licensee in the Specifications prior to manufacture of the Licensed Products.
Such price shall be based on [*] (subject to Section 7.1.4 above), [*] provided
by Sony [*]. Purchase price(s) shall be stated in United States dollars and are
subject to change by Sony at any time upon reasonable notice to Licensee;
provided, however, the applicable price shall not be changed with respect to any
units of the Licensed Products which are the subject of an effective purchase
order but which have not yet been delivered by Sony at the designated F.O.B.
point. Prices
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for the finished units of the Licensed Products are exclusive of any foreign or
U.S. federal, state, or local sales or value-added tax, use, excise, customs
duties or other similar taxes or duties, which Sony may be required to collect
or pay as a consequence of the sale or delivery of any units of the Licensed
Products to Licensee. Licensee shall be solely responsible for the payment or
reimbursement of any such taxes, fees, and other such charges or assessments
applicable to the sale and/or purchase of any finished units of any of the
Licensed Products.
7.2.2 ORDERS. Licensee shall issue to Sony written purchase
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order(s) in accordance with the Specifications. Such orders shall reference this
Agreement, give Licensee authorization number, specify quantities by Licensed
Product, state requested delivery date and all packaging information and be
submitted on or with an order form to be provided in the Specifications.
Licensee acknowledges that Sony may impose lead times (a) with respect to
initial orders, of [*] from the date on which Sony receives all materials
necessary to complete the manufacturing of Licensed Products pursuant to this
Section 7 and the Specifications referred to herein, and (b) with respect to
reorders, [*] provided that Sony has in inventory additional Printed
Materials in anticipation of reorders as set forth in this Section. All purchase
orders shall be subject to acceptance by Sony. Licensee shall issue to Sony, for
each of the Licensed Products approved by Sony pursuant to Section 5.1, a non-
cancelable Purchase Order for at least [*] units of such Licensed Product. In
the event that Sony manufactures the Printed Materials for the Licensee pursuant
to Section 7.1.3 above, Licensee may, at Licensee's option, allow Sony to
purchase an additional 20% of such Printed Materials at Licensee's expense in
anticipation of reorders. Licensee agrees that such Printed Materials will be
stored by Sony for a period of no more than ninety (90) days. Licensee may order
additional units of any of such Licensed Products in the minimum reorder
quantity of [*] units per order, provided that reorder quantities may be less
than [*] units per order (but in no event less than [*] units per order), in
Sony's sole discretion, in the event that either (i) Sony has additional
quantities of Printed Materials in stock with respect to any such Licensed
Product, or (ii) Licensee agrees to provide its own Printed Materials in
accordance with Section 7.1.3 above. Licensee shall have no right to cancel or
reschedule any Purchase Order (or any portion thereof) for any of the Licensed
Products unless the parties shall first have reached mutual agreement as to
Licensee's financial liability with respect to any desired cancellation or
rescheduling of any such Purchase Order (or any portion thereof).
7.2.3 PAYMENT TERMS. Orders will be invoiced upon shipment, and
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will include royalties payable pursuant to Section 9 hereto. Each invoice will
be paid within [*] days of the date of the invoice. No other deduction may be
made from remittances unless an approved credit memo has been issued by Sony. No
claim for credit due to shortage or breakage will be allowed unless it is made
within seven (7) days from the date of shipment. Each shipment of Licensed
Products to Licensee shall constitute a separate sale obligating Licensee to pay
therefore, whether said shipment be whole or partial fulfillment of any order.
All sums owed or otherwise payable to Sony under this Section 7 and under
Section 9 hereto shall bear interest at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2%)
percent per month, or such lower rate as may be the maximum rate permitted under
applicable law, from the date upon which payment of the same shall first become
due up to and including the date of payment thereof whether before or after
judgment. Licensee shall be additionally liable for all of Sony's costs and
expenses of collection, including, without limitation, reasonable fees for
attorneys and court costs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such specified rate of
interest shall not excuse or be construed as a waiver of Licensee's obligation
to timely provide any and all payments owed to Sony hereunder.
7.3 DELIVERY OF LICENSED PRODUCTS. Sony shall have no obligation to store
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completed units of Licensed Products. Delivery of Licensed Products shall be in
accordance with the Specifications. Title, risk of loss, or damage in transit
to any and all Licensed Products manufactured by Sony pursuant to Licensee's
orders shall vest in Licensee immediately upon delivery to the carrier.
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7.4 TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE. There will be no
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technology exchange between Sony and Licensee under this Agreement. Due to the
proprietary nature of the mastering process, Sony will not under any
circumstances release any master discs or other in-process materials to the
Licensee. All such physical master discs, stampers, etc. shall be and remain the
sole property of Sony.
7.5 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE. Licensee may inspect and test any units of
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the Licensed Products at Licensee's receiving destination. Any finished units
of the Licensed Products which fail to conform to the Specifications and/or any
descriptions contained in this Agreement may be rejected by Licensee by
providing written notice thereof to Sony within thirty (30) days of receipt of
such units of the Licensed Products at Licensee's receiving destination. In
such event, the provisions of Section 11.4 regarding Sony's warranty of the
units shall apply with respect to any such rejected units of the Licensed
Products. Subject to the provisions of Section 11.4.1 hereto, if Licensee fails
to properly reject any units of the Licensed Products within such thirty (30)
day period, such Licensed Product units shall be deemed accepted by Licensee and
may not be subsequently rejected.
8. MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION.
In accordance with the provisions of this License Agreement, Licensee
shall, at no expense to Sony, diligently market, sell and distribute the
Licensed Products, and shall use its reasonable best efforts to stimulate demand
for such Licensed Products in the Licensed Territory and to supply any resulting
demand. Licensee shall use its reasonable best efforts to protect the Licensed
Products from and against illegal reproduction and/or copying by end users or by
any other persons or entities. Such methods of protection may include, without
limitation, markings or insignia providing identification of authenticity and
packaging seals. Subject to availability, Licensee shall sell to Sony
quantities of the Licensed Products at as low a price and on terms as favorable
as Licensee sells similar quantities of the Licensed Products to the general
trade; provided, however, Sony shall not directly or indirectly resell any such
units of the Licensed Products within the Licensed Territory without Licensee's
prior written consent.
9. ROYALTIES.
Licensee shall pay Sony a per unit royalty in United States dollars, as set
forth on Exhibit B hereto, for each unit of the Licensed Products manufactured.
Payment of such royalties shall be made to Sony in conjunction with the payment
to Sony of the manufacturing costs for each unit and pursuant to the payment
terms of Section 7.2.3 hereto. No costs incurred in the development,
manufacture, marketing, sale, and/or distribution of the Licensed Products shall
be deducted from any royalties payable to Sony hereunder. [*] Similarly, there
shall be no deduction from the royalties otherwise owed to Sony hereunder as a
result of any uncollectible accounts owed to Licensee, or for any credits,
discounts, allowances or returns which Licensee may credit or otherwise grant to
any third party customer of any units of the Licensed Products, or for any
taxes, fees, assessments, or expenses of any kind which may be incurred by
Licensee in connection with its sale and/or distribution of any units of the
Licensed Products and/or arising with respect to the payment of royalties
hereunder. In addition to the royalty payments provided to Sony hereunder,
Licensee shall be solely responsible for and bear any cost relating to any
withholding taxes and/or other such assessments which may
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provide Sony with official tax receipts or other such documentary evidence
issued by the applicable tax authorities sufficient to substantiate that any
such taxes and/or assessments have in fact been paid.
10. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
10.1 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SONY. Sony represents and warrants
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solely for the benefit of Licensee that Sony has the right, power and authority
to enter into this License Agreement and to fully perform its obligations
hereunder.
10.2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF LICENSEE. Licensee represents and
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warrants that: (i) there is no threatened or pending action, suit, claim or
proceeding alleging that the use by Licensee of all or any part of the Licensee
Software or any underlying work or content embodied therein, or any name,
designation or trademark used in conjunction with the Licensed Products
infringes or otherwise violates any Intellectual Property Right or other right
or interest of any kind whatsoever of any third party, or otherwise contesting
any right, title or interest of Licensee in or to the Licensee Software or any
underlying work or content embodied therein, or any name, designation or
trademark used in conjunction with the Licensed Products; (ii) Licensee has the
right, power and authority to enter into this License Agreement and to fully
perform its obligations hereunder; (iii) the making of this License Agreement by
Licensee does not violate any separate agreement, rights or obligations existing
between Licensee and any other person or entity, and, throughout the term of
this License Agreement, Licensee shall not make any separate agreement with any
person or entity that is inconsistent with any of the provisions of this License
Agreement; (iv) Licensee shall not make any representation or give any warranty
to any person or entity expressly or impliedly on Sony's behalf, or to the
effect that the Licensed Products are connected in any way with Sony (other than
that the Licensed Products have been developed, marketed, manufactured, sold,
and/or distributed under license from Sony), (v) the Executable Software shall
be distributed by Licensee solely in object code form; (vi) each of the Licensed
Products shall be marketed, sold, and distributed in an ethical manner and in
accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; and (vii) Licensee's
policies and practices with respect to the marketing, sale, and/or distribution
of the Licensed Products shall in no manner reflect adversely upon the name,
reputation or goodwill of Sony.
11. INDEMNITIES; LIMITED LIABILITY.
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11.1 INDEMNIFICATION BY SONY. Sony shall indemnify and hold Licensee
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harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages,
expenses and costs, including, without limitation, reasonable fees for
attorneys, expert witnesses and litigation costs, and including costs incurred
in the settlement or avoidance of any such claim which result from or are in
connection with a breach of any of the representations or warranties provided by
Sony herein; provided, however, that Licensee shall give prompt written notice
to Sony of the assertion of any such claim, and provided, further, that Sony
shall have the right to select counsel and control the defense and/or settlement
thereof, subject to the right of Licensee to participate in any such action or
proceeding at its own expense with counsel of its own choosing. Sony shall have
the exclusive right, at its discretion, to commence and prosecute at its own
expense any lawsuit or to take such other action with respect to such matters as
shall be deemed appropriate by Sony. Licensee agrees to provide Sony, at no
expense to Licensee, reasonable assistance and cooperation concerning any such
matter; and Licensee shall not agree to the settlement of any such claim, action
or proceeding without Sony's prior written consent.
11.2 INDEMNIFICATION BY LICENSEE. Licensee shall indemnify and hold Sony
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harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages,
expenses and costs, including, without limitation, reasonable fees for
attorneys, expert witnesses and litigation costs, and including costs incurred
in the settlement or avoidance of any such claim, which result from or are in
connection with (i) a breach of any of the representations or warranties
provided by Licensee herein, including without limitation claims resulting from
Licensee's failure to timely pay, any withholding taxes or other assessments as
set forth in Section 9
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hereto or any breach of Licensee's confidentiality obligations as set forth in
Section 14 hereto; or (ii) any claim of infringement or alleged infringement of
any third party's Intellectual Property Rights with respect to the Licensee
Software; or (iii) any claims of or in connection with any bodily injury
(including death) or property damage, by whomsoever such claim is made, arising
out of, in whole or in part, the sale, and/or use of any of the Licensed
Products manufactured by Sony hereunder, unless due to the negligence of Sony in
performing any of the specific duties and/or providing any of the specific
manufacturing services required of it hereunder; provided, however, that Sony
shall give prompt written notice to Licensee of the assertion of any such claim,
and provided, further, that Licensee shall have the right to select counsel and
control the defense and/or settlement thereof, subject to the right of Sony to
participate in any such action or proceeding at its own expense with counsel of
its own choosing. Licensee shall have the exclusive right, at its discretion, to
commence and/or prosecute at its own expense any lawsuit or to take such other
action with respect to such matter as shall be deemed appropriate by Licensee.
Sony shall provide Licensee, at no expense to Sony, reasonable assistance and
cooperation concerning any such matter. If Sony is joined as a party to any
lawsuit initiated by or against Licensee, Licensee shall indemnify and hold Sony
harmless from and against all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses and
costs, including, without limitation, reasonable fees for attorneys and court
costs, incurred in connection with any such lawsuit. Sony shall not agree to the
settlement of any such claim, action or proceeding without Licensee's prior
written consent.
11.3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; LICENSEE'S OBLIGATIONS.
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11.3.1 LIMITATION OF SONY'S LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY OR
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ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR
PROSPECTIVE PROFITS, OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE
BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BY SONY, THE MANUFACTURE OF THE LICENSED PRODUCTS AND
THE USE OF THE LICENSED PRODUCTS BY LICENSEE OR ANY END-USER, WHETHER UNDER
THEORY OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), INDEMNITY, PRODUCT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LICENSEE TO REVIEW THE ACCURACY OF THE
DATA ON THE UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SONY FOR LICENSEE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY'S
LIABILITY ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR DIRECT DAMAGES, AND INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY LIABILITY UNDER SECTION 11.1 AND ANY WARRANTY IN SECTION 11.4 HERETO, EXCEED
THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY LICENSEE TO SONY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, NEITHER SONY, NOR ANY AFFILIATE, NOR ANY OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, SHALL BEAR ANY RISK, OR
HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY, OF ANY KIND TO LICENSEE OR TO ANY THIRD
PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND/OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY PORTION OF THE
SONY MATERIALS OR THE LICENSED PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
OPERATION OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY OF THE LICENSED PRODUCTS.
11.3.2 LIMITATION OF LICENSEE'S LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL
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LICENSEE BE LIABLE TO SONY FOR ANY PROSPECTIVE PROFITS, OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH (i) THIS AGREEMENT
OR (ii) THE USE OR DISTRIBUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THIS AGREEMENT OF ANY OBJECT CODE PROVIDED BY SONY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR ANY
LICENSEE SOFTWARE BY LICENSEE OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER UNDER THEORY OF
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), INDEMNITY, PRODUCT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, PROVIDED THAT LICENSEE EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT SUCH LIMITATIONS SHALL
NOT APPLY TO DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LICENSEE'S BREACH OF SECTIONS 2, 4, 11.2,
12.2 OR 14 OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND PROVIDED FURTHER THAT SUCH LIMITATIONS SHALL
NOT APPLY TO AMOUNTS WHICH LICENSEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY TO THIRD PARTIES
UNDER SECTIONS 11.2 OR 17.9.
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11.3.3 LICENSEE'S OBLIGATIONS. If at any time or times subsequent
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to the approval of the Executable Software pursuant to Section 5.2, Sony
identifies any material bugs with respect to the Licensed Product or any bugs
are brought to the attention of Sony, Licensee shall, at no cost to Sony,
promptly correct any such bugs, to Sony's reasonable satisfaction. In the event
any units of any of the Licensed Products create any risk of loss or damage to
any property or injury to any person, Licensee shall immediately take effective
steps, at Licensee's sole liability and expense, to recall and/or to remove such
defective product units from any affected channels of distribution. Licensee
shall provide all end-user support for the Licensed Products.
11.4 WARRANTIES; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.
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11.4.1 MANUFACTURING WARRANTY. Sony warrants that the units that
are manufactured by Sony for Licensee pursuant to Section 7 of this Agreement
shall, at time of delivery to Licensee, be [*]. The sole obligation of Sony
under this warranty shall be, for a period of [*] the date of shipment of such
discs by Sony to Licensee, at Sony's election, either to replace, to issue
credit, or to refund to Licensee the purchase price paid to Sony for any such
[*]. Such warranty is the only warranty applicable to the Licensed Product
manufactured by Sony for Licensee pursuant to Section 7 of this Agreement. This
warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from accident, alteration,
negligence or misuse of the Licensed Products. If, during the aforesaid period,
a [*] is received by Licensee, Licensee shall notify Sony and, upon request by
Sony, provide Sony with the returned disc(s) and a written description of the
[*]. Sony shall not accept the return of any disc(s) except [*] (i.e., those
discs that are not [*], and all such returns must be authorized by Sony in
writing and in advance. All discs for which return is authorized will be sent to
a place designated by Sony at Sony's expense. If the defect did not arise from
causes placing liability on Sony under the above warranty, Licensee shall
reimburse Sony for expenses incurred in shipping, processing and analyzing the
discs. Sony's judgment as to the [*] shall be final and binding.
11.4.2 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET
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FORTH ABOVE, NEITHER SONY NOR ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS MAKE, NOR DOES
LICENSEE RECEIVE, ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY REGARDING THE
SONY MATERIALS AND THE PLAYER AND/OR THE UNITS OF THE LICENSED PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED HEREUNDER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE,
DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE UNITS.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, SONY AND ITS AFFILIATES AND
SUPPLIERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THEIR EQUIVALENTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY
JURISDICTION, REGARDING THE SONY MATERIALS AND THE PLAYER AND/OR THE UNITS
MANUFACTURED HEREUNDER. ANY WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT THAT MAY BE PROVIDED
IN SECTION 2-312(3) OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AND/OR IN ANY OTHER
COMPARABLE STATUTE IS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
12. COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND TRADE SECRET RIGHTS.
12.1 LICENSEE RIGHTS. The copyrights with respect to the Licensee
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Software (exclusive of the rights licensed from Sony hereunder) and any names or
other designations used as titles for the Licensed Products are and shall be the
exclusive property of Licensee or of any third party from which Licensee has
been granted the license and related rights to develop and otherwise exploit any
such Licensee Software or any such names or other designations.
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12.2 SONY RIGHTS.
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12.2.1 LICENSED TRADEMARKS. The Licensed Trademarks and the
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goodwill associated therewith are and shall be the exclusive property of Sony.
Nothing herein shall give Licensee any right, title or interest in or to any of
the Licensed Trademarks, other than the non-exclusive license and privilege
during the term hereof to display and use the Licensed Trademarks solely in
accordance with the provisions of this License Agreement. Licensee shall not do
or cause to be done any act or thing contesting or in any way impairing or
tending to impair any of Sony's rights, title, or interests in or to any of the
Licensed Trademarks, nor shall Licensee register any trademark in its own name
or in the name of any other person or entity which is similar to or is likely to
be confused with any of the Licensed Trademarks.
12.2.2 LICENSE OF SONY MATERIALS AND PLAYER. Subject to the rights
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granted by Sony to Licensee hereunder, all rights with respect to the Sony
Materials and Player, including, without limitation, all of Sony's Intellectual
Property Rights therein, are and shall be the exclusive property of Sony.
Nothing herein shall give Licensee any right, title or interest in or to the
Sony Materials or the Player (or any portion thereof), other than the non-
exclusive license and privilege during the term hereof to use the Sony Materials
and Player for the development of the Executable Software solely in accordance
with the provisions of this License Agreement. Licensee shall not do or cause
to be done any act or thing contesting or in any way impairing or tending to
impair any of Sony's rights, title, and/or interests in or to the Sony Materials
or the Player (or any portion thereof).
12.3 EFFECT OF TERMINATION. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of
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this License Agreement for any reason, Licensee shall immediately cease and
desist from any further use of the Licensed Trademarks and Sony Materials
licensed hereunder, subject to the provisions of Section 16.3, below.
13. COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND TRADE SECRET PROTECTION.
In the event that either Licensee or Sony discovers or otherwise becomes
aware that any of the Intellectual Property Rights of the other embodied in any
of the Licensed Products have been or are being infringed upon by any third
party, then the party with knowledge of such infringement or apparent
infringement shall promptly notify the other party.
14. CONFIDENTIALITY.
14.1 NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT. Licensee hereby acknowledges that the
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Nondisclosure Agreement dated December 14, 1993 between Sony and Licensee
("Nondisclosure Agreement") will remain in full force and effect with respect to
the Confidential Information of Sony throughout the term of this Agreement. In
the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the
Nondisclosure Agreement and the provisions of this Section 14, the provisions of
the Nondisclosure Agreement shall control with respect to the Confidential
Information of Sony.
14.2 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. For the purposes of this License Agreement,
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"Confidential Information" of Sony means (i) the Sony Materials and information
regarding Sony's finances, business, marketing and technical plans, (ii) all
documentation and information relating to the foregoing (other than
documentation and information expressly intended for use by and released to end
users or the general public), and (iii) any and all other information, of
whatever type and in whatever medium (including without limitation all data,
ideas, discoveries, developments, know-how, trade secrets, inventions, creations
and improvements), that is disclosed in writing or in any other form by Sony to
Licensee. "Confidential Information" of Licensee shall mean the Licensee
Software as provided to Sony pursuant to this License Agreement and all
documentation and information relating thereto that is disclosed in writing or
in any other form by Licensee to Sony if the information is designated as (or is
provided under circumstances indicating the information is) confidential or
proprietary.
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14.3 PRESERVATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY; NON-DISCLOSURE. Each party
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("receiving party") shall hold all Confidential Information of the other party
("disclosing party") in trust and in strict confidence for the sole benefit of
the disclosing party and for the exercise of the limited rights expressly
granted to the receiving party under this License Agreement. The receiving
party shall take all steps necessary to preserve the confidentiality of the
Confidential Information of the disclosing party, and to prevent it from falling
into the public domain or into the possession of persons other than those
persons to whom disclosure is authorized hereunder, including but not limited to
those steps that the receiving party takes to protect the confidentiality of its
own most highly confidential information. Except as may be expressly authorized
by the disclosing party in writing, the receiving party shall not at any time,
either before or after any termination of this License Agreement, directly or
indirectly: (i) disclose any Confidential Information to any person other than
an employee or subcontractor of the receiving party who needs to know or have
access to such Confidential Information for the purposes of this License
Agreement, and only to the extent necessary for such purposes (and with respect
to any subcontractor, only in accordance with Section 17.5 below); (ii) except
as otherwise provided in this License Agreement, duplicate the Confidential
Information for any purpose whatsoever; (iii) use the Confidential Information
for any reason or purpose other than as expressly permitted in this License
Agreement; or (iv) remove any copyright notice, trademark notice and/or other
proprietary legend set forth on or contained within any of the Confidential
Information.
14.4 OBLIGATIONS UPON UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.
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14.4.1 NOTICE TO DISCLOSING PARTY. If at any time the receiving
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party becomes aware of any unauthorized duplication, access, use, possession or
knowledge of any Confidential Information, the receiving party shall immediately
notify the disclosing party. The receiving party shall provide any and all
reasonable assistance to the disclosing party to protect the disclosing party's
proprietary rights in any Confidential Information that the receiving party or
its employees or permitted subcontractors may have directly or indirectly
disclosed or made available and that may be duplicated, accessed, used,
possessed or known in a manner or for a purpose not expressly authorized by this
License Agreement including but not limited to enforcement of confidentiality
agreements, commencement and prosecution in good faith (alone or with the
disclosing party) of legal action, and reimbursement for all reasonable
attorneys' fees (and all related costs), costs and expenses incurred by the
disclosing party to protect its proprietary rights in the Confidential
Information. The receiving party shall take all reasonable steps requested by
the disclosing party to prevent the recurrence of any unauthorized duplication,
access, use, possession or knowledge of the Confidential Information.
14.4.2 ACCOUNTING, ETC. If Licensee violates or fails to comply
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with any of the terms or conditions of this Section 14 or Section 4 hereto, Sony
shall be entitled to an accounting and repayment of all forms of compensation,
commissions, remuneration or benefits which Licensee directly or indirectly
realizes as a result of or in connection with any such violation or failure to
comply. Such remedy shall be in addition to and not in limitation of any
injunctive relief or other remedies to which Sony may be entitled under this
Agreement or otherwise, at law or in equity.
14.5 EXCEPTIONS. The foregoing restrictions will not apply to information
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to the extent that the receiving party can demonstrate such information: (i)
was known to the receiving party at the time of disclosure to the receiving
party by the disclosing party as shown by the files of the receiving party in
existence at the time of disclosure; (ii) becomes part of information in the
public domain through no fault of the receiving party; (iii) has been rightfully
received from a third party authorized by the disclosing party to make such
disclosure without restriction; (iv) has been approved for release by prior
written authorization of the disclosing party; or (v) has been disclosed by
court order or as otherwise required by law (including without limitation to the
extent that disclosure may be required under Federal or state securities laws),
provided that the receiving party has notified the disclosing party immediately
upon learning of the possibility of any such court order or legal requirement
and has given the disclosing party a reasonable opportunity (and cooperated with
the disclosing party) to contest or limit the scope of such required disclosure
(including application for a protective order). Information shall not be deemed
known to the receiving party or publicly
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known for purposes of the above exceptions (A) merely because it is embraced by
more general information in the prior possession of the receiving party or
others, or (B) merely because it is expressed in public material in general
terms not specifically the same as Confidential Information.
14.6 CONFIDENTIALITY OF AGREEMENT. The terms and conditions of this
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License Agreement shall be treated as Confidential Information; provided that
each party may disclose the terms and conditions of this License Agreement: (i)
to legal counsel; (ii) in confidence, to accountants, banks and financing
sources and their advisors; and (iii) in confidence, in connection with the
enforcement of this License Agreement or rights under this License Agreement.
Both parties shall treat the fact that the parties have entered into this
License Agreement as Confidential Information until a public announcement
regarding this License Agreement is released by Sony, at its sole discretion,
announcing that Licensee has become a Licensee under this License Agreement.
15. TERM AND TERMINATION.
15.1 EFFECTIVE DATE; TERM. This License Agreement shall not be binding
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upon the parties until it has been signed by or on behalf of each party, in
which event it shall be effective as of the date first written above (the
"Effective Date"). Unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions
hereof, the initial term of this License Agreement shall be for four (4) years
from the Effective Date.
15.2 TERMINATION BY SONY. Sony shall have the right to terminate this
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License Agreement immediately, by providing written notice of such election to
Licensee, upon the occurrence of any of the following events or circumstances:
(i) If Licensee breaches any of its material obligations provided for in this
License Agreement, including, but not limited to, a failure to pay any amount
due hereunder, and such breach is not corrected or cured within thirty (30) days
after receipt of written notice of such breach; (ii) Licensee's statement that
it is unable to pay any amount due hereunder, or is unable to pay its debts
generally as they shall become due; or (iii) Licensee's filing of an application
for, or consenting to, or directing the appointment of, or the taking of
possession by, a receiver, custodian, trustee or liquidator of all or
substantially all of Licensee's property, whether tangible or intangible,
wherever located; or (iv) The making by Licensee of a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors; or (v) The commencing by Licensee or Licensee's intention
to commence a voluntary case under any applicable bankruptcy laws (as now or
hereafter may be in effect); or (vi) The adjudication that Licensee is a
bankrupt or insolvent; or (vii) The filing by Licensee or the intent to file by
Licensee of a petition seeking to take advantage of any other law providing for
the relief of debtors; or (viii) Licensee's acquiescence to, intention to
acquiesce to, or failure to have dismissed within ninety (90) days, any petition
filed against it in any involuntary case under any such bankruptcy law; or (ix)
If control of more than [*] of the ownership of Licensee or substantially all
of Licensee's assets are transferred to any person or entity [*].
15.3 PRODUCT-BY-PRODUCT TERMINATION BY SONY. In addition to the events of
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termination described in Section 15.2, above, Sony, at its option, shall be
entitled to terminate, on a product-by-product basis, the licenses and related
rights herein granted to Licensee (a) in the event that Licensee fails to notify
Sony promptly in writing of any material change to any of the elements approved
in Section 5.1, above; (b) if Licensee fails to provide Sony in accordance with
the provisions of Section 5.2, above, with the prototype Executable Software for
any Licensed Product, in the format required by Sony, and which meets Sony's
specifications; provided, however, Sony shall not be entitled to exercise such
right of termination if Licensee's
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failure to provide such final Executable Software for any of the Licensed
Products is directly caused by Sony's failure to timely comply with any of its
material obligations expressly set forth herein.
15.4 NO REFUNDS. In the event of the termination of this License Agreement
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in accordance with any of the provisions of Sections 15.2 or 15.3, above, no
portion of any payments of any kind whatsoever previously provided to Sony
hereunder shall be owed or be repayable to Licensee.
16. EFFECT OF EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION.
16.1 INVENTORY STATEMENT. Within thirty (30) days of the date of
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expiration or the effective date of termination with respect to any or all
Licensed Products, Licensee shall provide Sony with an itemized statement,
certified to be accurate by an officer of Licensee, specifying the number of
unsold units of the Licensed Products as to which such termination applies, on a
title-by-title basis, which remain in its inventory and/or under its control at
the time of expiration or the effective date of termination. Sony shall be
entitled to conduct a physical inspection of Licensee's inventory and work in
process during normal business hours in order to ascertain or verify such
inventory and/or statement.
16.2 REVERSION OF RIGHTS. If this License Agreement is terminated by Sony
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as a result of any breach or default by Licensee, the licenses and related
rights herein granted to Licensee shall immediately revert to Sony, and Licensee
shall cease and desist from any further use of the Sony Materials and any
Intellectual Property Rights related to the Sony Materials, and, subject to the
provisions of Section 16.3, below, Licensee shall have no further right to
continue the development, marketing, sale, and/or distribution of any units of
the Licensed Products, provided, however, that Licensee may distribute the
Licensee Software in its discretion so long as it does not contain any Sony
Materials or Licensed Trademarks, nor to continue to use the Licensed
Trademarks.
16.3 DISPOSAL OF UNSOLD UNITS. Provided this License Agreement is not
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terminated due to a breach or default by Licensee, Licensee may, upon expiration
or termination of this License Agreement, sell off existing inventories of
Licensed Products, on a non-exclusive basis, for a period of ninety (90) days
from the date of expiration or termination of this License Agreement, and
provided such inventories have not been manufactured solely or principally for
sale during such period. Subsequent to the expiration of such ninety (90) day
period, or in the event this License Agreement is terminated as a result of any
breach or default by Licensee, any and all units of the Licensed Products
remaining in Licensee's inventory shall be destroyed by Licensee within five (5)
working days of such expiration or termination. Within five (5) working days
after such destruction, Licensee shall provide Sony with an itemized statement,
certified to be accurate by an officer of Licensee, indicating the number of
units of the Licensed Products which have been destroyed (on a title-by-title
basis), the location and date of such destruction, and the disposition of the
remains of such destroyed materials.
16.4 RETURN OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Upon the expiration or earlier
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termination of this License Agreement, Licensee and Sony shall immediately
deliver to the other party, as the disclosing party all Confidential Information
of the other party, including any and all copies thereof, which the other party
previously furnished to it in furtherance of this License Agreement, including,
without limitation, any such information, knowledge, or know-how of which either
party, as the receiving party, was apprised and which was reduced to tangible or
written form by such party or in its behalf at any time during the term of this
License Agreement.
16.5 RENEWAL OR EXTENSION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT. Sony shall be under no
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obligation to renew or extend this License Agreement notwithstanding any actions
taken by either of the parties prior to the expiration of this License
Agreement. Upon the expiration of this License Agreement neither party shall be
liable to the other for any damages (whether direct, consequential, or
incidental, and including, without limitation, any expenditures, loss of
profits, or prospective profits) sustained or arising out of or alleged to have
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been sustained or to have arisen out of such expiration. However, the expiration
of this License Agreement shall not excuse either party from its previous breach
of any of the provisions of this License Agreement or from any obligations
surviving the expiration of this License Agreement, and full legal and equitable
remedies shall remain available for any breach or threatened breach of this
License Agreement or any obligations arising therefrom.
16.6 TERMINATION WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The expiration or termination of this
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License Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Section 15, above, shall
be without prejudice to any rights or remedies which one party may otherwise
have against the other party.
17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
17.1 NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or desired to
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be sent to either of the parties shall be in writing and shall be sent by
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent
by recognized international courier service (e.g., Federal Express, DHL, etc.),
telex, telegram or facsimile, with charges prepaid and subject to confirmation
by letter sent via registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested. The address for all notices or other communications required to be
sent to Sony or Licensee, respectively, shall be the mailing address stated in
the preamble hereof, or such other address as may be provided by written notice
from one party to the other on at least ten (10) days' prior written notice. Any
such notice shall be effective upon the date of receipt.
17.2 FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Sony nor Licensee shall be liable for any loss
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or damage or be deemed to be in breach of this License Agreement if its failure
to perform or failure to cure any of its obligations under this License
Agreement results from any event or circumstance beyond its reasonable control,
including, without limitation, any natural disaster, fire, flood, earthquake, or
other Act of God; shortage of equipment, materials, supplies, or transportation
facilities; strike or other industrial dispute; war or rebellion; or compliance
with any law, regulation, or order (whether valid or invalid) of any
governmental body, other than an order, requirement, or instruction arising out
of Licensee's violation of any applicable law or regulation; provided, however,
that the party interfered with gives the other party written notice thereof
promptly, and, in any event, within fifteen (15) working days of discovery of
any such Force Majeure condition. If notice of the existence of any Force
Majeure condition is provided within such period, the time for performance or
cure shall be extended for a period equal to the duration of the Force Majeure
event or circumstance described in such notice, except that any such cause shall
not excuse the payment of any sums owed to Sony prior to, during, or after any
such Force Majeure condition.
17.3 NO PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE. The relationship between Sony and
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Licensee, respectively, is that of licensor and licensee. Licensee is an
independent contractor and is not the legal representative, agent, joint
venturer, partner, or employee of Sony for any purpose whatsoever. Neither party
has any right or authority to assume or create any obligations of any kind or to
make any representation or warranty on behalf of the other party, whether
express or implied, or to bind the other party in any respect whatsoever.
17.4 ASSIGNMENT. Sony has entered into this License Agreement based upon
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the particular reputation, capabilities and experience of Licensee and its
officers, directors and employees. Accordingly, Licensee may not assign this
License Agreement or any of its rights hereunder, nor delegate or otherwise
transfer any of its obligations hereunder, to any third party unless the prior
written consent of Sony shall first be obtained. Any attempted or purported
assignment, delegation or other such transfer without the required consent of
Sony shall be void and a material breach of this License Agreement. Subject to
the foregoing, this License Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the parties
and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Sony shall have the
right to assign any and all of its rights and obligations hereunder to any
affiliate(s), including, without limitation, its obligations under Section 7
hereof.
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17.5 SUBCONTRACTORS. Licensee shall not sell, assign, delegate,
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subcontract, sublicense or otherwise transfer or encumber all or any portion of
the licenses herein granted. Licensee shall have the right to employ suitable
subcontractors for the purposes of assisting Licensee with the development of
the Licensed Products, provided that Licensee must obtain the prior written
consent of Sony. Licensee shall not disclose to any subcontractor any
Confidential Information of Sony (as defined herein and in the Nondisclosure
Agreement), including, without limitation, any Sony Materials, unless and until
Licensee shall have such subcontractor sign a written agreement containing
substantially identical terms to the Nondisclosure Agreement and the
confidentiality provisions of this Agreement and shall submit a copy of such
agreement to Sony. Any and all agreements between Licensee and its permitted
subcontractors shall provide that Sony is a third party beneficiary of such
agreements and has the full right to bring any actions against such
subcontractors to comply in all respects with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. Notwithstanding any consent which may be granted by Sony for Licensee
to employ any such permitted subcontractor(s), or any such separate agreement(s)
that may be entered into by Licensee with any such permitted subcontractor,
Licensee shall remain fully liable for its compliance with all of the provisions
of this License Agreement and for the compliance of any and all permitted
subcontractors with the provisions of any agreements entered into by such
subcontractors in accordance with this Section 17.5. Licensee shall cause its
subcontractors to comply in all respects with the terms and conditions of this
License Agreement, and hereby unconditionally guarantees all obligations of its
subcontractors.
17.6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. The parties shall at all times
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comply with all applicable regulations and orders of their respective countries
and all conventions and treaties to which their countries are a party or
relating to or in any way affecting this License Agreement and the performance
by the parties of this License Agreement. Each party, at its own expense, shall
negotiate and obtain any approval, license or permit required in the performance
of its obligations, and shall declare, record or take such steps to render this
License Agreement binding, including, without limitation, the recording of this
License Agreement with any appropriate governmental authorities (if required).
17.7 GOVERNING LAW; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This License Agreement shall
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be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New
York, excluding that body of law related to choice of laws, and of the United
States of America. Any action or proceeding brought to enforce the terms of this
License Agreement or to adjudicate any dispute arising hereunder shall be
brought in the courts of the County of New York, State of New York (if under
State law) or the Southern District of New York (if under Federal law). Each of
the parties hereby submits itself to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of
such courts for purposes of any such action and agrees that any service of
process may be effected by delivery of the summons in the manner provided in the
delivery of notices set forth in Section 17.1, above.
17.8 LEGAL COSTS AND EXPENSES. In the event it is necessary for either
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party to retain the services of an attorney or attorneys to enforce the terms of
this License Agreement or to file or defend any action arising out of this
Agreement, then the prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled, in
addition to any other rights and remedies available to it at law or in equity to
recover from the other party its reasonable fees for attorneys and expert
witnesses, plus such court costs and expenses as may be fixed by any court of
competent jurisdiction. The term "prevailing party" for the purposes of this
Section shall include a defendant who has by motion, judgment, verdict or
dismissal by the court, successfully defended against any claim that has been
asserted against it.
17.9 REMEDIES. Unless expressly set forth to the contrary, either party's
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election of any remedies provided for in this License Agreement shall not be
exclusive of any other remedies available hereunder or otherwise at law or in
equity, and all such remedies shall be deemed to be cumulative. Any breach of
Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7.1.1, 12 and 14 of this Agreement would cause irreparable
harm to Sony, the extent of which would be difficult to ascertain. Accordingly,
Licensee agrees that, in addition to any other remedies to which Sony may be
entitled, in the event of a breach by Licensee or any of its employees or
permitted subcontractors of any such sections of this Agreement, Sony shall be
entitled to the immediate issuance without bond of exparte
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injunctive relief enjoining any breach or threatened breach of any or all of
such provisions. In addition, Licensee shall indemnify Sony for all losses,
damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including actual attorneys' fees and
all related costs) which Sony may sustain or incur as a result of such breach.
17.10 SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision of this License
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Agreement (or portion thereof) is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, such provision (or part
thereof) shall be enforced to the extent possible consistent with the stated
intention of the parties, or, if incapable of such enforcement, shall be deemed
to be deleted from this License Agreement, while the remainder of this License
Agreement shall continue in full force and remain in effect according to its
stated terms and conditions.
17.11 SECTIONS SURVIVING EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION. The following sections
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shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this License Agreement
for any reason: 4, 6, 7.2, 9, 10.2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.4, 16, 17.4, 17.5, 17.7,
17.8, 17.9, 17.10.
17.12 WAIVER. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right,
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power, or remedy under this License Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any
such right, power, or remedy. No waiver of any provision of this License
Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against
whom such waiver is sought to be enforced. Any waiver by either party of any
provision of this License Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any
other provision of this License Agreement, nor shall such waiver operate as or
be construed as a waiver of such provision respecting any future event or
circumstance.
17.13 MODIFICATION. No modification of any provision of this License
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Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both of the
parties.
17.14 HEADINGS. The section headings used in this License Agreement are
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intended primarily for reference and shall not by themselves determine the
construction or interpretation of this License Agreement or any portion hereof.
17.15 INTEGRATION. This License Agreement (together with the Exhibits
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attached hereto) constitutes the entire agreement between Sony and Licensee and
supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, proposals, understandings,
and communications between Sony and Licensee, whether oral or written, with
respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, however, that notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in the foregoing, the Nondisclosure Agreement referred
to in Section 14 hereto shall remain in full force and effect.
17.16 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in two counterparts,
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each of which shall be deemed an original, and both of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
17.17 CONSTRUCTION. This License Agreement shall be fairly interpreted in
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accordance with its terms and without any strict construction in favor of or
against either of the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this License Agreement to be duly
executed as of the day and year first written above.
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT OF AMERICA INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
By /s/ Stephen M. Pace By /s/ BRIAN FARGO
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Title: President Title: President
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Date: Feb. 27, 1995 Date: 2/20/95
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NOT AN AGREEMENT UNTIL
EXECUTED BY BOTH PARTIES
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EXHIBIT A
LICENSED TERRITORY
1. LICENSED TERRITORY: United States and Canada
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2. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
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(a) DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS. Licensee may, pursuant to the licenses
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granted in Section 2 above, distribute Licensee's Licensed Products
throughout the Licensed Territory and may use such distribution
channels as Licensee deems appropriate, including the use of third
party distributors, resellers, dealers and sales representatives
(collectively, "Distributors").
(b) LIMITATIONS ON DISTRIBUTION. Notwithstanding any other provisions
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in this License Agreement, Licensee shall not, directly or indirectly,
solicit orders from and/or sell any units of the Licensed Products to
any person or entity outside of the Licensed Territory, and Licensee
further agrees that it shall not directly or indirectly solicit orders
for and/or sell any units of the Licensed Products in any situation
where Licensee reasonably should know that such Licensed Products will
be exported or resold outside of the Licensed Territory.
(c) CHANGES TO LICENSED TERRITORY. The licenses granted in Section 2
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of this License Agreement may only be exercised by Licensee in the
Licensed Territory. Sony shall have the right to delete, and intends
to delete any country or countries from the Licensed Territory if, in
Sony's reasonable judgment, the laws or enforcement of such laws in
such country or countries do not protect Sony's Intellectual Property
Rights. In the event a country is deleted from the Licensed Territory,
Sony shall deliver to Licensee a notice stating the number of days
within which Licensee shall cease exercising such licenses in the
deleted country or countries. Licensee agrees to cease exercising such
licenses, directly or through subcontractors, in such deleted country
or countries, by the end of the period stated in such notice.
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EXHIBIT B
ROYALTIES
A. PER UNIT ROYALTY. The per unit royalty due under Section 9 of the
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Agreement with respect to each Licensed Product shall be [*] unless
otherwise set forth below with respect to a Licensed Product:
B. ADJUSTMENTS TO ROYALTY - HIT TITLE REBATE
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(1) In the event that the total purchases by Licensee from Sony with
respect to any Licensed Product exceed the following numbers of units during [*]
of the Licensed Product, Licensee shall be entitled to a rebate with respect
to royalties paid by Licensee to Sony pursuant to Section 9 of the Agreement
which shall be credited to Licensee's account 60 days following the date that
the relevant royalties are paid, as follows:
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a. Over [*] units and up to [*] units [*]% of Royalty paid
with respect to such units
b. Over [*] units and up to [*] units [*]% of Royalty paid
with respect to such units
c. Over [*] units [*]% of Royalty paid
with respect to such units
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(2) Each title shall be considered independently for purposes of
calculating and the rebates shall be [*]. By way of example:
a. If Licensee's aggregate orders for a single Licensed Product are less
than [*] no rebate is available.
b. If Licensee's aggregate orders for a single Licensed Product exceed
[*] but are less than [*] Licensee will receive [*]% of the
Royalty paid as a rebate with respect to the first units, at the time
Licensee places such excess order.
c. If Licensee's aggregate orders for a single Licensed Product exceed
[*] but are less than [*] Licensee will receive [*]% of the
Royalty paid as a rebate with respect to the first [*] units, at the
time Licensee places such excess order. (Please note that in this case
Licensee will only receive a [*]% additional rebate with respect to
the first [*] units because they have already received a [*]%
rebate.
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PRODUCT PROPOSAL
PLANNING GUIDE +
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EXHIBIT 10.25
Confidential Portions Omitted
MASTER MERCHANDISING LICENSE AGREEMENT
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Dated as of June 16, 1992.
1. PARTIES: PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION ("Paramount")
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5555 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, California 90038
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. ("Licensee")
17922 Fitch Avenue
Irvine, California 92714
Attention: Brian Fargo
2. PROPERTY:
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As used herein, the term "Property" shall mean the characters,
characterizations, designs and visual representations which appear, and
only as they appear, in the theatrical motion picture and/or television
series (for convenience, the "Picture") specified in the numbered Addendum
("Addendum") to this Agreement, set forth in the form as Exhibit A hereto,
which may be executed by the parties hereto from time to time, including
the names and likenesses of only those performers approved in writing by
Paramount, and only as they appear as characters in the Picture; but not
including, without the prior written consent of Paramount, any actual
material from the Picture, such as footage (film, tape, disc or other
medium), outtakes, music, effects track, voice track or sound track of the
Picture.
3. LICENSED ARTICLES:
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The articles to be manufactured and distributed by Licensee hereunder
("Licensed Articles") shall be set forth in each Addendum.
4. TERRITORY: As set forth in each Addendum.
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5. TERM: As set forth in each Addendum.
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6. LICENSE:
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(a) Subject to the Terms of each Addendum and this Agreement, Paramount
hereby grants to Licensee and Licensee hereby accepts, the right,
license and privilege to manufacture or have manufactured the
designated Licensed Articles based upon the Property, and to
distribute, offer for sale, sell, advertise and promote them in the
Territory during the Term.
(b) The license granted herein includes the non-exclusive right to use,
subject to all the terms and conditions hereof, the title of the
Picture and the trade and service marks and names, and the logos and
art work, if any, embodying them (all of which are, except where dealt
with individually, referred to herein as the "Trademarks") as set
forth in each Addendum.
(c) Licensee shall not use the Property in any manner not specifically
authorized by this Agreement.
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7. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS:
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(a) All rights in and to the Property and the Picture not expressly
granted herein to Licensee are hereby expressly reserved to Paramount
or its designees without restriction.
(b) Licensee acknowledges that the license granted herein does not include
any right, title or interest in or to the Property or the Picture, nor
to any copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks therein or associated
therewith. Furthermore, this Agreement relates solely to the Picture.
Licensee is not, by virtue of this Agreement, acquiring any right
whatsoever in any motion picture or television production or other
endeavor which is based upon, derivative of, inspired by or otherwise
related to the Picture, including without limitation, remakes,
sequels, sound recordings, publications, or other endeavors in which
the characters, characterizations, designs and/or visual
representations contained in the Picture may appear; as between
Paramount and Licensee, all right, title and interest in and to the
foregoing is retained by Paramount.
(c) With respect to the Property and the Picture, Paramount reserves unto
itself and/or its designees the right to manufacture, distribute,
offer for sale, sell, advertise, promote, display and otherwise
exploit articles similar and/or identical to the Licensed Articles,
for use in connection with premium sales or give-aways, promotional
give-aways, vending machine sales, home television sales (e.g. home
shopping club), and/or sales by or through fan clubs, and for sale,
advertising, promotion, display and other exploitation in or in
connection with any and all facilities owned, operated and/or
controlled by Paramount, its parent, affiliated and/or subsidiary
companies. Paramount agrees to purchase from Licensee, and Licensee
agrees to furnish to Paramount, at its most favorable wholesale
distributor price, any number of Licensed Articles required by
Paramount for use in connection with any of the foregoing reserved
activities.
8. MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION OBLIGATIONS/MARKETING DATE:
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(a) Licensee shall manufacture, distribute and commence the marketing of a
substantial number of items of the Licensed Articles not later than
the date set forth in each Addendum ("Marketing Date").
(b) In the event Licensee fails, or demonstrates an inability to meet the
Marketing Date for any Licensed Article, Paramount shall have the
right, upon thirty (30) days written notice, to terminate the rights
granted to Licensee with respect to such Licensed Article, without in
any way reducing, proportionally or otherwise, the Guarantee (as such
term is defined below) required to be paid to Paramount by Licensee
hereunder.
(c) If, subsequent to the commencement of marketing and distribution of
any Licensed Article, Licensee fails to actively continue marketing
and distributing any units of said Licensed Article in any country or
substantial portion of the Territory, Paramount, in addition to any
and all other remedies available to it hereunder, may, by giving
written notice thereof to Licensee, terminate the license granted
hereunder with respect to such Licensed Article within such country or
substantial portion of the Territory. This notice shall be effective
thirty (30) days after being given, unless Licensee shall,
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within such period, have recommenced distribution or manufacture of
such Licensed Article within such country or substantial portion of
the Territory.
(d) Licensee acknowledges that Paramount is entering into this Agreement
not only in consideration of the payments to be made to it hereunder,
but also in consideration of the promotional value to it and to the
Picture of the widespread distribution, sale, advertising and
promotion of each of the Licensed Articles. Accordingly, Licensee
shall procure the greatest volume of sales of the Licensed Articles
consistent with high quality and shall make and maintain timely and
adequate arrangements for their manufacture, distribution, advertising
and promotion.
(e) Licensee shall distribute and sell the Licensed Articles outright at a
competitive price, and not on approval, consignment, sale-or-return
(except as may be permitted in each Addendum) or any similar basis,
and further, only to jobbers, wholesalers, and retailers for
distribution and sale to retail stores and merchants, and by or
through mail/telephone order sales, radio sales, and computer shopping
services; but not for any of the purposes or markets which are
reserved to Paramount under Paragraph 7 herein.
(f) Licensee may not enter into any agreement with any third party for the
manufacturing or distribution of any of the Licensed Articles without
Paramount's prior written consent. Licensee shall manufacture the
Licensed Articles in N. America, S. America, Europe, Japan, Taiwan,
Korea and Singapore.
9. PAYMENT:
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Licensee shall pay Paramount the following:
(a) A non-returnable advance ("Advance") of such sum as may be set forth
in each Addendum, to be applied against royalties payable pursuant to
Paragraph 9(b) below, and payable as may be set forth in each
Addendum.
(b) A royalty ("Royalty") of such amount as may be set forth in each
Addendum or such percent of the greater of Licensee's gross wholesale
price or such amount as Licensee may actually receive for each
Licensed Article manufactured and sold hereunder as may be set forth
in each Addendum.
Said Royalty shall be paid to Paramount on all Licensed Articles
distributed by Licensee hereunder whether for sale or for purposes of
promoting sales (such as free samples in excess of an allowance of [*]
units of each title and format) and shall be computed on the same
basis as if sold by Licensee at its customary price without discount.
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(c) A Guarantee of such sum as may be set forth in each Addendum payable,
to the extent not then already paid to Paramount under subparagraphs
9(a) and 9(b), as may be set forth in each Addendum.
10. ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT:
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(a) Licensee shall render accounting statements (in the form of Exhibit
"B" attached hereto and made a part hereof) to Paramount on a
quarterly (calendar year) basis within thirty (30) days of the end of
each quarter, whether or not any payment is shown to be due to
Paramount thereunder, and remit payments due Paramount along with such
statements, addressed to: PARAMOUNT LICENSING, Department 4312, SCF
Pasadena, California 91050-4312, with a copy of each such statement to
the DIRECTOR, FINANCE - LICENSING, PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION,
5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90038. If the Territory
of the Agreement covers more than one country, accounting statements
shall be separated on a country-by-country basis. All payments shall
be made without set-off of any amount or nature whatsoever, whether
based upon any claimed debt or liability of Paramount to Licensee. All
sums not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent
(10%) per annum (or such higher percent, not to exceed twenty percent
(20%), as may be permitted under the laws of the State of California),
without prejudice to any other rights of Paramount in connection
therewith. The receipt and deposit of monies by Paramount shall not
prevent or limit Paramount's right to contest the accuracy and/or
correctness of any statement in respect of such monies.
(b) Licensee shall keep accurate books of account and records covering all
transactions relating to this Agreement and shall retain all other
documents and materials in its possession or under its control
relating to the subject matter hereof, at Licensee's principal place
of business for not less than two (2) years after the actual delivery
of each accounting statement hereunder and shall allow Paramount and
its representatives, upon prior written notice, to audit said books of
account and records and to make copies thereof at Paramount's expense.
If any such audit reveals Royalties due to Paramount in excess of [*]
of the Royalties paid to Paramount for the period covered by such
audit, all auditing fees, costs and expenses shall be borne by
Licensee, in addition to which interest shall be added to the amount
discovered to be due, to be computed from the first due date of the
applicable accounting period in which such payment was found to be
unpaid. If the services of attorneys are engaged by Paramount in
collection of monies due to it hereunder, their fees, expenses and
costs shall be borne by Licensee, or if paid by Paramount, promptly
reimbursed to it by Licensee. If any such audits reveals Royalty
payments due to Paramount in excess of [*] of the Royalties paid to
Paramount for the period covered by such audit, then, in addition to
any and all other rights, legal and/or equitable, of Paramount,
Paramount shall have the right, effective immediately upon giving
notice to such effect to Licensee, to terminate the Term of this
Agreement.
11. APPROVALS/ARTWORK:
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(a) The quality of the Licensed Articles as well as the quality of all
packaging, hang-tags, labels, press releases, advertising,
promotional, display and any other material prepared in connection
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with the Licensed Articles (collectively, "Packaging and Promotional
Material") which includes the Property and/or Trademarks shall be no
less than the best quality of similar articles, packaging,
advertising, promotional and display materials presently manufactured,
distributed, sold and/or used by Licensee in the Territory and shall
be in full conformity with all applicable laws and regulations.
(b) Paramount shall have absolute approval of the Licensed Articles and
all Packaging and Promotional Material at all stages of the
development and application thereof. Licensee may not manufacture,
use, offer for sale, sell, advertise, promote, ship or distribute any
Licensed Articles nor any Packaging and Promotional Material relating
to the Licensed Articles until and unless Licensee has received
Paramount's approval therefor in the manner prescribed hereinbelow.
Any acts by Licensee contrary to the terms of this Paragraph shall be
deemed a material breach of this Agreement, entitling Paramount, in
addition to any and all remedies it may have at law and in equity, to
terminate this Agreement.
(c) Licensee shall, in a timely manner and in sufficient time for review
and consideration, submit for Paramount's discretional approval all
materials relating to the Licensed Articles, including, without
limitation, drawings, plans, blueprints, models, computer graphics,
prototype samples and component parts of the Licensed Articles and all
Packaging and Promotional Material in connection therewith prior to
any use thereof by Licensee; the same shall be submitted to APPROVALS
COORDINATOR-LICENSING, at PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION, 5555 Melrose
Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90038. All submissions shall be made
prior to any use thereof, or public disclosure thereof, by or on
behalf of Licensee. Any submission not approved in writing by
Paramount within fourteen (14) days shall be deemed disapproved (see
Exhibit "C" (Approval Guidelines) which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof). All approvals requested of Paramount under this
Agreement may be granted or withheld by Paramount in its sole
discretion, subject to the terms of this paragraph.
(d) Paramount shall furnish to Licensee, at Licensee's cost, such artwork
as may be reasonably necessary for the manufacture, advertising and
promotion of the Licensed Articles, subject to availability and to
Paramount's absolute right of approval (the "Artwork"); all such
Artwork shall be and remain the property of Paramount, notwithstanding
its creation or modification (which is also subject to Paramount's
absolute approval) by Licensee, and shall be returned to Paramount
after its use by Licensee. Licensee shall not use the Artwork in any
other manner.
(e) In order that Paramount may be assured that the provisions of this
Agreement are being observed, Licensee shall allow Paramount or its
designee to enter upon Licensee's premises during regular business
hours, upon prior notice, for the purpose of inspecting the Licensed
Articles, Packaging and Promotional Material and the facilities in
which they are manufactured and packaged. In the event that the
quality standards hereinabove referred to are not met, or in the event
that said quality standards are not maintained throughout the period
of manufacture of any Licensed Articles hereunder, then, upon written
notice from Paramount, Licensee shall immediately discontinue the
manufacture and distribution of such Licensed
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Articles that do not reasonable meet Paramount's quality standards,
and/or the advertising and promotional material related thereto,
unless Licensee shall have remedied such failure of quality to
Paramount's satisfaction within ten (10) days after Licensee's receipt
of notice thereof; failure to effect such remedial measures shall
entitle Paramount to terminate this Agreement upon notice to Licensee.
12. SAMPLES:
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Licensee shall furnish to Paramount [*] samples of each title of the
Licensed Articles in the floppy disc and CD formats, and [*] samples of
each title of the Licensed Articles in the cartridge format at the
commencement of distribution thereof, and additional samples, as and when
requested by Paramount, at cost, such samples not to be resold by
Paramount.
13. GOODWILL, PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHT:
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(a) Licensee recognizes and acknowledges that:
(i) the title of the Picture (and, if the Picture is a sequel to a
prior work, or if there are now or are later developed sequels
to the Picture, the titles of such prior work and of such
sequels) and the logos and/or artwork (including artwork
developed for advertising and promotional use) embodying such
title or titles are, as between Paramount and Licensee,
trademarks of Paramount, whether or not registered as such;
(ii) the good will associated with the Picture and the Trademarks
inures soley and exclusively to Paramount; and
(iii) that the Picture and the Trademarks have acquired, and will
continue indefinitely to have and to acquire, a secondary
meaning in the minds of the public.
(b) All rights in the Property and Trademarks other than those
specifically granted herein are reserved to Paramount for its own use
and benefit. Licensee acknowledges that it shall not acquire any
rights in the Property and/or Trademarks as a result of Licensee's use
thereof, and that all use of the Property and/or Trademarks by
Licensee shall inure to the benefit of Paramount. Licensee shall not,
directly or indirectly, during the term of this Agreement or
thereafter, attack the ownership by Paramount of the Property, the
Trademarks or the validity thereof or attack the validity of the
license herein granted to it. Licensee shall not at any time apply for
any registration of any copyright, patent or trademark or other
designation which would affect the ownership of the Property or
Trademarks nor file any document with any governmental authority or
take any action which would affect the ownership of the Property or
Trademarks or aid or abet anyone else in doing so. Licensee shall at
no time, whether during the Term or thereafter:
(i) use or authorize the use of any trademark, trade name or other
designation identical with or confusingly similar to the
Trademarks;
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(ii) manufacture, distribute, offer for sale, advertise or promote
any article, using in connection therewith any words and/or
symbols and/or combinations thereof which are identical with or
confusingly similar to any element of the Property or the
Picture, whether or not such element shall have been protected
by patent, copyright or trademark.
(c) Except as may be set forth in each Addendum, all copyright, patent and
trademark in the Licensed Articles and Packaging and Promotional
Material shall be in the name of Paramount. Licensee shall cause
copyright, patent and trademark notices to appear on or within each
unit of the Licensed Articles and/or each item of Packaging and
Promotional Material as may be designated and approved by Paramount.
For purposes of trademark registration, promptly after the first
public sale of each Licensed Article, Licensee shall deliver to
Paramount such samples, free of cost, of each Licensed Article and its
packaging, enclosures, promotional materials and advertising, along
with a copy of the invoice showing the first public shipment of the
Licensed Article from Licensee to any third party in interstate
commerce as may be reasonable requested by Paramount.
(d) Except as may be set forth in each Addendum, any and all additions to,
and new renderings, modifications or embellishments of, the artwork
shall, notwithstanding their invention, creation and use by Licensee,
be and remain the property of Paramount, and Paramount may use, and
license others to use, the same, subject only to the provisions of
this Agreement. If Licensee retains or engages any third parties who
are not employees of Licensee to make any contribution to the
invention or creation of any artwork or designs involving or related
to the Property or to the Picture, so that such third parties might be
deemed "authors" or "inventors" of such artwork or designs (as the
terms "authors" and "inventors" are used in present or future United
States copyright and patent statutes or judicial decisions), then
Licensee shall obtain from all such parties, and furnish to Paramount,
a full assignment of rights in and to such artwork and/or designs
(free and clear of any and all claims, encumbrances, interests or
rights of any nature of such third parties, of Licensee, or of any and
all other third parties), vesting same in Paramount. Licensee shall
not permit any of its employees to obtain or reserve, by written or
oral agreement or otherwise, any rights as "authors" or "inventors" of
any such artwork or designs. Licensee shall furnish to Paramount, at
Paramount's request, full information concerning the invention and
creation of such artwork and designs, together with the originals of
assignments of all rights therein obtained from all such third
parties.
(e) Licensee shall cooperate with Paramount in the prosecution and defense
of the Property and/or the Trademarks, the filing and prosecution of
any patent, trademark or copyright application or other applications,
the recording of this Agreement or any other agreements, and the
publication of any notices or the doing of any other act or acts with
respect to the Property and/or Trademarks, including the prevention of
the use thereof by any unauthorized person, firm or corporation, that
in Paramount's judgment may be necessary or desirable under any law,
regulation or decree of the Territory. In connection with any of the
foregoing, Licensee shall arrange for Paramount to be promptly
supplied with any such information or materials as Paramount may
reasonably require. In
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the event that any matter arises with respect to the protection of the
Property and/or Trademarks in the Territory, Licensee shall promptly
advise Paramount in writing of the nature and extent of same.
Paramount may, in its sole discretion, take, or elect not to take,
such action as it deems advisable against any infringing party, in its
own name and/or Licensee's name, and may prosecute, settle or
otherwise dispose of such action without consultation with, or
responsibility to, Licensee. Paramount shall incur no liability to
Licensee by reason of Paramount's failure or refusal to prosecute, or
failure or refusal to permit Licensee to prosecute, any alleged
infringement or imitation by third parties, nor by reason of any
settlement to which Paramount may agree. Only if any such infringement
is in the nature of imitation of the Licensed Articles or Packaging
and Promotional Material, may Licensee, with Paramount's prior written
consent and at Licensee's expense, commence an action or join in
Paramount's action against the infringer.
14. WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION:
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(a) Licensee represents and warrants that it is duly organized under
applicable law; that it has the unencumbered right and authority to
enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and under
all collateral agreements to be entered into by it in furtherance of
the provisions hereof.
(b) Paramount represents and warrants that it is duly organized under
applicable law; that it has the right and authority to enter into and
perform this Agreement and to grant the rights granted hereunder.
Paramount makes no representation or warranty as to the amount of
receipts Licensee will derive hereunder or as to the quality or
success of the Picture or reception it will receive by the public,
nor shall Paramount be obligated to continue the exhibition,
distribution or other exploitation of the Picture or continue the use
of any element of the Property.
(c) Licensee shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Paramount, its
parent, affiliated and subsidiary companies, and its and their
officers, directors, agents and employees ("Paramount Indemnitees")
from and against any and all liabilities, claims, causes of action,
suits, losses, damages, fines, judgments, settlements and expenses
which may be suffered, made or incurred by any of such Paramount
Indemnitees arising out of any breach or alleged breach of any of the
covenants, warranties, representations and agreements made by Licensee
herein, including without limitation, claims relating to or based upon
(i) unauthorized use of, or infringement of any patent, trademark,
design, copyright or other proprietary right of any third party
by Licensee;
(ii) libel or slander against, or invasion of the right of privacy,
publicity or property of, or violation or misappropriation of
any other right of any third party;
(iii) defects in the Licensed Articles, despite Paramount's approval
thereof, it being understood and agreed that any governmental
order of recall or injunction against distribution and/or sale
shall, as between Paramount and Licensee, be deemed conclusive
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proof of such defect for the purpose of invoking the
indemnifications set forth in this subparagraph 14(c); and/or
(iv) agreements or alleged agreements made or entered into by Licensee
to effectuate the terms of this Agreement.
Paramount shall give Licensee prompt written notice of the institution
of any action or the making of any claim alleging a breach hereunder.
Paramount shall have the right to control all aspects of the
disposition of such claim, and Licensee shall cooperate with Paramount
in connection therewith.
(d) Paramount shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Licensee from and
against any and all liabilities, claims, causes of action, suits,
losses, damages, fines, judgments and expenses which may be suffered,
made or incurred by Licensee Indemnitees arising solely out of use by
Licensee of the Property as authorized in this Agreement or as a
result of Paramount's conducting an action against an infringing party
in Licensee's name without Licensee's participation therein. Licensee
shall give Paramount prompt written notice of the institution of any
action or the making of any such claims. Paramount shall control all
aspects of the disposition of such claims and Licensee shall cooperate
fully with Paramount in connection therewith.
15. INSURANCE:
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Licensee shall obtain and maintain throughout the Term, at Licensee's sole
expense, standard Product Liability Insurance and Advertiser's Liability
Insurance from a reputable insurance company qualified to do business in
the State of California, naming Paramount, its parent company, and their
respective subsidiaries and affiliated companies, including all directors,
officers, employees, agents and representatives, as additional insureds.
Each policy will provide full indemnification and defense against any
claims, liabilities, demands and causes of action arising out of the
Licensed Articles, the creation or production thereof, and any
advertising, promotion and publicity of same, and their use and/or any
defects in, or the reasonably foreseeable use or misuse thereof. Coverage
under each policy will be a minimum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for
each instance and Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) in the aggregate. Each
such policy shall require that Paramount receive at least thirty (30) days
written notice of the cancellation, amendment or endorsement thereof.
Licensee shall furnish Paramount upon execution of this Agreement by
Licensee with certificates of insurance and certified policy endorsements
envidencing that the insurance coverage is in full force and effect.
16. TERMINATION:
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(a) In the event Licensee fails to perform any of its obligations under
this Agreement, including without limitation the active marketing and
distribution of any and/or all the Licensed Articles; or breaches any
covenant, representation, warranty or agreement contained herein,
files a petition in bankruptcy or is adjudged a bankrupt, or if a
petition in bankruptcy is filed against Licensee, or if Licensee
becomes insolvent, or makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, or if Licensee discontinues its business or if a receiver
is appointed for Licensee or Licensee's business who is not discharged
within thirty (30) days, Paramount may terminate this Agreement on
thirty (30) days prior written notice [*].
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[*] Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
(b) In the event of termination of this Agreement by Paramount for any of
the reasons set forth in Subparagraph 16(a) above, no creditor, agent,
representative, receiver or trustee of Licensee shall have the right
to dispose of any units of the Licensed Articles without the prior
written consent of Paramount; until payment of all monies due to
Paramount from Licensee, Paramount shall have a lien on any units of
the Licensed Articles not then disposed of by Licensee at any time in
respect of sales of the Licensed Articles; and on any monies due
Licensee from any jobber, wholesaler, distributor, sub-licensee, or
other third parties, in respect of sales of the Licensed Articles;
Paramount may treat all of the aforesaid third parties as Paramount's
direct licensees with no obligation to the Licensee.
(c) In the event of termination of this Agreement by Paramount due to
breach of any of the terms or conditions hereof by Licensee, Licensee
shall have no right to sell, distribute or otherwise dispose of any
units of the Licensed Articles without Paramount's prior written
consent.
(d) Upon the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this
Agreement:
(i) All rights, licensee and privileges granted to Licensee
hereunder shall automatically revert to Paramount and Licensee
shall execute any and all documents evidencing such automatic
reversion;
(ii) Licensee shall, in Paramount's discretion, either deliver to
Paramount materials in its possession or control which reproduce
the Licensed Articles or give to Paramount satisfactory proof of
the destruction thereof;
(iii) All sums due Paramount hereunder, whether in the form of unpaid
Advance, Royalties and/or Guarantee shall become immediately
due and payable in full to Paramount without set off of any
kind;
(iv) Licensee shall, within one (1) month after such expiration or
termination, deliver to Paramount a complete and accurate
statement indicating the number, description and whereabouts of
all units of the Licensed Articles on hand and/or in the process
of manufacture, as of both the date of such expiration or
termination and the date of such statement;
(v) Paramount shall have the right, upon prior written notice, to
enter onto Licensee's premises during normal business hours to
conduct physical inventories to verify the accuracy of the
aforesaid statement;
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(vi) Provided Licensee is not in breach of this Agreement, Licensee
may, upon expiration of the Term of this Agreement (or upon
expiration of individual distribution periods for specific
titles of the Licensed Articles as may be set forth in each
Addendum) sell off existing inventories of the Licensed
Articles, on a non-exclusive basis, for a period of [*],
subject to all the other terms and conditions hereof, and
provided the same have not been manufactured solely or
principally for sale during such period and only after first
giving Paramount the opportunity to purchase the same at
Licensee's gross wholesale price thereof, which purchase may
be of some or all of such units, in Paramount's sole
discretion; in the event of early termination of this
Agreement due to breach by Licensee, Licensee shall have no
right to sell off existing inventories;
(vii) In the event of a default by Licensee of this Agreement,
Paramount, at its discretion, may terminate this Agreement and
any and all other agreements entered into between Paramount
and Licensee.
17. INJUNCTION:
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Licensee acknowledges that its failure to perform any of the terms or
conditions of this Agreement, or its failure to cease the manufacture,
distribution and sale of the Licensed Articles upon the expiration of the
Term or earlier termination of the Agreement, shall result in immediate
and irreparable damage to Paramount. Licensee also acknowledges that there
may be no adequate remedy at law for such failures and that in the event
thereof Paramount shall be entitled to equitable relief in the nature of
injunction and to all other available relief, at law and/or in equity.
18. CONFIDENTIALITY:
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Other than as may be required by any applicable law, governmental order or
regulation, or by order or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction,
Licensee shall not publicly divulge or announce, or in any manner disclose
to any third party, any information or matters revealed to Licensee
pursuant hereto, or any of the specific terms and conditions of this
Agreement, and Licensee shall do all such things as are reasonably
necessary to prevent any such information becoming known to any party other
than the parties involved with the transaction.
19. NO ASSIGNMENT:
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The rights and obligations of Licensee hereunder may not be assigned,
delegated, or sublicensed without the prior written consent of Paramount.
The transfer in the aggregate of fifty percent (50%) or more of the capital
stock or voting power of Licensee shall be deemed an assignment for
purposes of this Agreement.
20. FORCE MAJEURE:
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The parties shall be released from their respective obligations hereunder
in the event government regulations or other causes arising out of a state
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of war or other national emergency, or other causes beyond the reasonable
control of the parties, render performance of such obligations reasonably
impracticable. In such event, all royalties due on sales theretofore made
shall become then immediately due and payable, and no Advance, Royalties or
Guarantee theretofore paid shall be repayable; if such event continues for
a period of sixty (60) days, this Agreement shall be terminable, upon
written notice, by either party. In the event neither party elects to
terminate this Agreement as immediately hereinabove provided, the Term of
this Agreement shall be extended automatically for a period of time equal
to the period during which the parties shall have been released from
performance of their respective obligations hereunder, but not to exceed
six months from the date of first occurrence.
21. FURTHER INSTRUMENTS:
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Licensee shall furnish Paramount with (and shall execute, acknowledge and
deliver and cause to be executed, acknowledged and delivered to Paramount)
any further instruments, in such form and substance as shall be approved or
designated by Paramount, which Paramount may reasonably require or deem
necessary, from time to time, in its discretion, to evidence, establish,
protect, enforce, defend or secure to Paramount any or all of its rights,
titles, properties or interests or more fully to effectuate or carry out
the purposes, provisions or intent of this Agreement. In this connection,
if Licensee fails or refuses without reasonable basis to execute such
documents, Licensee hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Paramount
as its lawful attorney-in-fact to execute, acknowledge and deliver all such
further instruments and to do all acts and things contemplated by this
paragraph. Paramount, at its sole discretion, shall have the right to
record such instruments at the appropriate Registry or other place of
registration in some or all of the various Countries comprising the
Territory, at Paramount's expense. Licensee agrees to cooperate as
requested by Paramount in arranging such recordation, and in cancelling or
amending such registration, if so requested by Paramount, upon the
expiration, termination, or amendment of this Agreement, as may be
appropriate.
22. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS:
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Paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and
shall not otherwise be given any legal effect.
23. NO PARTNERSHIP; NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES:
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Nothing herein contained shall constitute a partnership between or joint
venture by the parties hereto, or constitute either party the agent of the
other. Neither party shall hold itself out contrary to the terms of this
paragraph and neither party shall become liable by any representation, act
or omission of the other contrary to the provisions hereof. This Agreement
is not for the benefit of any third party and shall not be deemed to give
any right or remedy to any such party, whether referred to herein or not.
24. NO WAIVERS, CUMULATIVE RIGHTS:
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No waiver by either party hereto of any breach of this Agreement shall be
deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or
any other provision hereof. The exercise of any right granted to either
party hereunder shall not operate as a waiver. The normal expiration of the
Term of this Agreement shall not relieve either party of its
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respective obligations accruing prior thereto, nor impair or prejudice the
respective rights of either party against the other, which rights by their
nature survive such expiration.
25. NO VIOLATION OF LAW:
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Nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to require the commission
of any act contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any
provision of this Agreement and material statute, law or ordinance contrary
to which parties have no legal right to contract, the latter shall prevail,
but in such event the provision of this Agreement affected shall be
curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the
legal requirements.
26. NOTICES:
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Notice hereunder shall be given in writing and sent by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, or by prepaid telegram or
nationally recognized express carrier, addressed to Paramount at the
address indicated in the Agreement, to the attention of Legal Department,
Motion Picture Group, or to License at the address indicated in Paragraph 1
above, to the attention of such official as Licensee shall designate in
writing. Each party shall notify the other in writing promptly after any
change of address. Requirements relating to Paragraph 11, and the like,
shall be governed by the particular provisions of this Agreement which are,
by their terms, applicable thereto.
27. GOVERNING LAW:
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This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted pursuant to the laws of
the State of California applicable to agreements made to be performed
entirely therein, and the parties hereto submit and consent to the
jurisdiction of the court of the State of California, including Federal
Courts located therein, should Federal jurisdiction requirements exit, in
any action brought to enforce (or otherwise relating to) this contract.
28. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
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This Agreement (including any exhibits and schedules which are attached
hereto and made a part hereof by this reference), when signed by the
parties, shall constitute the entire understanding of the parties with
respect to the subject matter, superseding all prior and contemporaneous
promises, agreement and understandings, whether written or oral, pertaining
thereto and cannot be modified except by a written instrument signed by the
parties hereto, nor may it be amended or rescinded, other than as provided
by its terms, except by a writing duly executed by an authorized officer of
the party to be charged. If there is any inconsistency between this portion
of the Agreement (i.e., inclusive of all preceding paragraphs and this
paragraph) and the attached exhibits and/or schedules, this portion of the
Agreement shall prevail.
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29. ACCEPTANCE BY PARAMOUNT:
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This Agreement shall not be binding until accepted by Paramount and
executed by a duly authorized officer of Paramount and Paramount shall have
received any Advances payable hereunder. No additions, amendments or
modifications to this Agreement shall be effective until accepted in a
similar manner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
date first witnessed above.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Andrea Hein
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Its SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LICENSING
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Brian Fargo
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Its: President
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EXHIBIT "A"
ADDENDUM NO. ____ TO THE MASTER MERCHANDISING LICENSE AGREEMENT
("AGREEMENT") AMONG PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION ON THE ONE HAND AND
_________________________ ON THE OTHER HAND (JOINTLY, COLLECTIVELY AND
SEVERALLY "LICENSEE") DATED AS OF ____________, 19__.
1. DEFINED TERMS: All terms used in this Addendum shall be used as defined in
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the Agreement. All provisions of this Addendum shall be governed by the
terms of the Agreement.
2. PROPERTY:
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3. LICENSED ARTICLES:
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4. TRADEMARKS:
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5. TERRITORY:
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6. TERM: ("License Term")
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7. MARKETING DATE:
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8. PAYMENT:
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(a) Advance:
(b) Royalty: _____ percent (__%) of the greater of Licensee's gross
wholesale price or amount actually received for each Licensed Article.
(c) Guarantee: ______ payable within 30 days following the expiration or
earlier termination of the License Term.
9. OTHER MATTERS:
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Except as set forth in this Addendum, the Agreement remains in full force and
effect and is hereby ratified and affirmed.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
By:___________________________
Its:__________________________
Date:_________________________
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By:___________________________
Its:__________________________
Date:_________________________
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Master Agreement
8/5/92 (rev 10/1/92)
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EXHIBIT "B"
LICENSEE'S ROYALTY STATEMENT
(To be completed in local currency)
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TO: PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION COPY TO: PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
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Paramount Licensing 5555 Melrose Avenue PPC USE ONLY
Department 4312, SCF Hollywood, CA 90038-3197 Reviewed by ___________
Pasadena, CA 91050-4312 Attn: Director, Finance - Licensing Period Ending _________
Check No. _____________
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Licensee's Name:____________________________ Contract Number:_____________________ Period Being Reported:______________
Contract Date:______________________________ Film/TV Series Name:_________________ Country Being Reported:_____________
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Paramount Licensee's Licensee's Name of Performers' Unit Gross Royalty Current Cumulative
Product Product Product Performance Likenesses Sales Sales Rate Royalty Royalty
Number Description Number Used Used Amount Amount
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PPC USE ONLY Royalties Earned
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Unrecouped Advance______________ Less: Advance Received
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Less: Previous Royalty Payments
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Balance Currently due to PPC
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Guarantee:
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Unearned Guarantee:
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EXHIBIT "C"
APPROVAL GUIDELINES
Your agreement with Paramount Pictures Corporation requires submission of all
articles for review and written approval prior to production. THE ATTACHED FORM
MUST ACCOMPANY ALL MATERIAL SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL. Please send all materials
to:
Tammy Moore or Suzie Domnick
Licensing Approvals Coordinator
Paramount Pictures Corporation
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Approval will be required at each of the following stages of preparation. This
procedure insures that problems are caught early on, when they can still be
changed, without great expense of time or money:
1. PACKAGING, COLLATERAL MATERIALS, CATALOGS AND BROCHURES, PRINT ADVERTISING
(CONSUMER AND TRADE) AND PRINTED PRODUCT
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a. Rough sketches or layout concepts and rough copy.
b. Finished comps - final copy and art together (mechanical) including
legal notices.
c. Final art (color).
Note: In some instances, such as posters, approval of color proof may be
required to insure quality of the final product.
2. THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCTS
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a. Concept (renderings).
b. Prototypes (sculpture).
c. Production samples or strike-offs.
3. AUDIO OR VIDEO ADVERTISING, SALES AIDS, ETC.
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a. Radio script or television script and storyboard.
b. Audio or video tapes prior to use or airing (rough cut and final cut);
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copyright notice must be on tape.
Note:
Revisions: In addition, all materials must be re-submitted for approval
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each time a revision is made incorporating changes requested. Revisions of
copy or manuscripts must be redlined or highlighted.
Please advise us of your time constraints, if any, so we may respond on short
notice, only if absolutely necessary. Also, please allow time to make necessary
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changes. The approval time provided by agreement is generally fourteen (14)
days. Every effort will be made to expedite approvals as quickly as possible.
Samples of finished products must be submitted pursuant to the agreement.
Please remember that all submissions not approved in writing are deemed
disapproved.
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EXHIBIT "C" (Continued)
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION APPROVAL GUIDELINES
LICENSEES
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1. All advertising and promotional mechanicals or materials must be approved
in writing. This encompasses print ads, commercial (radio or television),
point-of-purchase materials, brochures and package designs.
Please submit these materials to:
Tammy Moore or Suzie Domnick
Licensing Approvals Coordinator
Paramount Pictures Corporation
5555 Melrose Ave., Balaban Building (Suites B & C)
Hollywood, CA 90038
2. Do not proceed with any promotional activities prior to approval. The
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submission of promotion concepts for approval will prevent possible
infringement of rights granted to other companies and spare you potential
legal liability for such infringement.
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EXHIBIT "C" (continued)
STAR TREK APPROVAL GUIDELINES
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LEGAL PROCEDURES
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The purpose of these guidelines is to assist you in complying with our legal
requirements regarding trademark use and proprietary notices. All items must
include appropriate legal notices. We will review the legal notices on your
products, catalogs, packaging and advertising when they are submitted for
approval. The following is provided for guidance only. Paramount reserves the
right to require revised wording depending upon the particular circumstances
relating to a specific product.
A Trademark Use
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1. Trademarks must always be legible.
2. Trademarks must always be used as adjectives in conjunction with the
licensed product, e.g., the STAR TREK(R) motion picture, the STAR TREK
(R) t-shirt, STAR TREK(R) novel, and U.S.S. ENTERPRISE(TM) poster.
3. Trademarks must not be used in plural (e.g, STAR TREKS) or possessive
form (e.g., STAR TREK'S) or as a noun (e.g., the STAR TREK).
4. Trademarks must be used in their entirety (i.e., never use TREK alone).
5. Trademarks may never be modified (i.e., STAR TREKKIN').
6. Trademarks must always be given special typographical treatment,
preferable logo treatment, or all capital letters, underline, italics,
different colors or bold face type.
7. Always use the appropriate trademark symbol (see below).
B. Trademark Symbols
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A trademark symbol should follow all headline and prominent use of
trademarks. Use the trademark symbol TM unless instructed to use R.
Place the trademark symbol at the foot or on the shoulder of the
trademark, whether or not other words are used with it.
Examples:
STAR TREK(R)
STAR TREK(R) Posters
C. Required Proprietary Notices
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A proprietary notice which identifies Paramount Pictures as the copyright
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and trademark owner, and you as authorized licensee, must appear on all
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packaging, catalogs, advertising and product.
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Example:
(R) & (C) 19___ Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
STAR TREK is a Trademark of Paramount Pictures.
[Licensee] Authorized User.
Example where space is limited:
(R) & (C) 19___ Paramount Pictures.
All Rights Reserved.
[Licensee] Authorized User.
Example where space is greatly limited:
(R) & (C) 19___ Par. Pic.
Used Under Authorization.
Note: Unless we advise you otherwise, the year in the notice should be
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the year in which the material which bears the notice was first (or
will be first) sold or distributed for sale.
D. Trademark symbols for some commonly-used STAR TREK-specific words are as
follows:
STAR TREK(R)
STAR TREK(R) THE NEXT GENERATION (TM)
STARSHIP ENTERPRISES(TM)
U.S.S. ENTERPRISE(TM)
"To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before...."(TM)
"To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before...."(TM)
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EXHIBIT "C" (Continued)
STAR TREK PUBLISHING
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A. WRITER' GUIDES
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Please pay close heed to the official writers' guides for the STAR TREK(R)
television series' (available for both the original series and STAR TREK:
THE NEXT GENERATION(R)). These guides will not only provide you with
helpful direction and character outlines, but they will also provide
technical information, terminology and some specific information about the
STAR TREK Universal.
Writers setting their stories in the STAR TREK original series or motion
picture frameworks should be familiar with the STAR TREK: THE NEXT
GENERATION writer's guide and episodes, so that the FEDERATION(TM) and
STARFLEET(TM) in published original series/motion picture stories will be
portrayed as developing in the appropriate direction. It would be
grievously incorrect to write an original series story showing us a
Starfleet that is more militaristic or Earth people of the 23rd century
that are becoming more materialistic and irresponsible toward their planet
or each other.
B. PRIME DIRECTIVE/GENERAL ORDER NUMBER ONE
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This very important Starfleet Order indicates that Starfleet officers and
crew do not have the right to interfere with the natural process of
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evolution on any planet. They do not have the right to interfere with the
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culture of the people who live on the planet. They do not have the right to
interfere with the natural processes of life.
The Federation is not in the business of toppling cultures that it does not
approve of. It will protect itself and its mission whenever necessary, but
it is not a group of "space meddlers."
There are only two possible exceptions to the Prime Directives:
1. When the safety of the starship is jeopardized.
2. When it is absolutely vital to the interests of the Federation.
Any Captain who does find it necessary to violate the Prime Directive had better
be ready to present a sound defense of his actions.
C. THE FEDERATION IS NOT A MILITARY ENTITY
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1. The STAR TREK(R) characters are not "galaxy policemen." Their mission
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is not one of spreading 20th century Euro/American cultural values
throughout the galaxy.
2. STARFLEET(TM) is not a military organization. It is a scientific
research and diplomatic body.
The armaments and militarism have been de-emphasized significantly in
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION(R) as opposed to the original series.
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Although the duties of the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE(TM) may include some
military responsibilities, primary purpose of the of the Enterprise -- as
with all Starfleet vessels -- is to expand the body of human knowledge.
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The U.S.S Enterprise may, however, find itself in military situations.
To that end, it has considerable defensive power and weapons systems
available on the ship.
D. PRINCIPAL CAST AND CHARACTERS
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Please adhere closely to the characterizations and outlines in the official
writers' guides; and to the subsequent development of the characters in the
series episodes and features. The main characters should never be allowed
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to die within your story line. No computer game variation or novel plot
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twist should result in the death of a regular or occasional cast member.
Our products must comply with and support the action of the television show
and films.
E. FURTHER SOURCE MATERIAL
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If you require further information, data or consultation for product
development, Paramount Licensing will gladly accommodate. Contact:
Carla Mason
Publishing Editor
Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Avenue, Balaban Suites B & C
Hollywood, CA 90038
F. STAR TREK IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE FUTURE, IT IS ABOUT NOW
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The series is partially about the problems and challenges which we face on
our planet today. Writers of the STAR TREK stories should, when possible,
write about present day problems and challenges, allegorically or directly,
or at least include some relevant facet in their story.
G. MAINTAIN AUTHENTICITY IN THE SCIENTIFIC PORTIONS OF THE STORY
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If the writers include a scientific element in the story, they should
research current knowledge on the subject.
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ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE MASTER MERCHANDISING LICENSE
AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") BETWEEN PARAMOUNT PICTURES
CORPORATION ("PARAMOUNT") AND INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS,
INC. ("LICENSEE") DATED AS OF JUNE 16, 1992.
1. DEFINED TERMS: All terms used in this Addendum shall be used as defined in
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the Agreement. All provisions of this Addendum shall be governed by the
terms of the Agreement.
2. PROPERTY: The television series entitled "STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES",
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and the theatrical motion pictures based thereupon (collectively, the
"Series").
3. LICENSED ARTICLES: The articles to be manufactured and distributed
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exclusively by Licensee hereunder ("Licensed Articles") are
action/adventure and role playing games incorporating graphic elements of
the Property for each of the following game systems:
(a) Software (floppy disc and/or CD formats) compatible with personal
computer hardware including, but not limited to, IBM PC and
compatibles, Apple, MacIntosh, Amiga, and CDTV ("PC Games"). Licensee
shall produce a minimum of [*] and a maximum of [*] titles per the
schedule set forth in Paragraph 7, below.
(b) Non-8-bit video games (cartridge and/or CD formats) for video game
systems compatible with, but not limited to, the Sega Genesis and
Super Nintendo Entertainment Systems and TurboGraphix, and CD-
peripherals which operate in conjunction therewith (collectively,
"Sega/Nintendo Games"). Licensee shall produce [*] titles per the
schedule set forth in Paragraph 7, below.
(c) "Game Hint" books ("Books"). Each Book shall be specific to the game
to which relates, and Licensee agrees that the Books will be published
by a publishing affiliate or subsidiary of Licensee, and not through
any third party publisher.
The term "Licensed Articles" relates only to the above articles and
expressly excludes coin operated arcade systems (including conversion
kits), liquid crystal display (dedicated non-interchangeable cartridge,
e.g. Tiger Electronics-type games), 8-bit gaming systems, hand-held game
formats (including, but not limited to, the Atari Lynx Hand Held System),
software operating on a CD-I system (such as but not limited to the
Philips/Sony CD-I system) and so-called "virtual reality" systems. Trivia
and chess game programs are excluded from the Licensed Articles.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if within [*] from execution hereof by the
parties, Paramount has not licensed a third party the right to manufacture
and distribute software operating on a CD-I system in connection with the
Series, Paramount agrees to enter into negotiations with Licensee with
respect to such a license. Additionally, Licensee shall have the first
right to negotiate with Paramount to manufacture and distribute 8-bit
versions of the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo GameBoy portable
handheld system, Sega Master System, and Sega Game Gear portable handheld
system at such time as those rights revert back to Paramount from present
Paramount licensees. In both instances, upon receipt of notice from
Paramount, the parties shall negotiate in good faith for a period of ten
(10) business days the terms and conditions of such a license; if the
parties fail to reach an agreement during the negotiation period, Paramount
shall thereafter be free to exercise all rights with respect to such
license without further obligation to Licensee
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(provided the terms negotiated with any third party for such license are
more favorable to Paramount than that which was negotiated with Licensee,
failing which the parties will enter into an agreement upon the terms last
proposed by Licensee).
4. TRADEMARKS: STAR TREK
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5. TERRITORY: Worldwide. For purposes of this Addendum, the term
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"worldwide" shall be defined as provided in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
6. TERM: July 1, 1992 through the earlier of June 30, 2000 or three (3)
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years from the first ship date of the last PC Game distributed hereunder
("License Term").
7. MARKETING DATE: The Marketing Date for a substantial number of units of
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each title of the Licensed Articles shall be as follows:
PC Game #1 : [*]
PC Game #2 : [*]
Sega/Nintendo Game #1: [*]
Sega/Nintendo Game #2: [*]
PC Game #3: [*]
Sega/Nintendo Game #3: [*]
PC Game #4: [*]
Sega/Nintendo Game #4: [*]
PC Game #5: [*]
PC Game #6: [*]
PC Game #7 (optional): [*]
PC Game #8 (optional): [*]
Each of the aforementioned titles may be distributed and sold by Licensee
for a period of three (3) years commencing from the first ship date by
Licensee of such title. Subject to Paragraph 16(d)(vi) of the Agreement,
upon the expiration of each three year period Licensee may sell off
existing inventories of the respective title.
8. PAYMENT:
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(a) Advance: [*], payable [*] upon execution hereof by Licensee,
-------- and [*] not later than October 15, 1992.
(b) Royalty: For each unit manufactured and distributed by Licensee
------- hereunder, a Royalty as follows:
(i) PC Games (floppy disc or CD format):
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(A) For each of the first [*] units, [*] of net
sales ("Net Sales");
(B) Thereafter, for each of the next [*] units
(i.e. [*] through [*]), [*] of Net Sales;
(C) Thereafter, for each unit in excess of
[*], [*] of Net Sales.
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(ii) Sega/Nintendo Games (Cartridge format):
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(A) For each of the first [*] units, [*] per
unit;
(B) Thereafter, for each of the next [*] units
(i.e. [*] through [*]), [*] per unit;
(C) Thereafter, for each unit in excess of [*],
[*] per unit.
(iii) Sega/Nintendo Games (CD format):
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(A) For each of the first [*] units, [*] of Net
Sales;
(B) Thereafter, for each unit in excess of [*],
[*] of Net Sales.
(iv) Books:
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(A) For each of the first [*] units, [*] of the
retail cover price;
(B) Thereafter, for each unit in excess of [*],
[*] of the retail cover price.
(v) Sublicensee Receipts: With respect to all Licensed
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Articles referred to hereinabove, if, with
Paramount's prior consent, Licensee sub-licenses to
non-affiliated third parties the right to manufacture
and distribute the Licensed Articles, Licensee shall
pay Paramount [*] of the gross amounts
received by or credited to Licensee from each such
third party, whether in the nature of advance,
royalty and/or guarantee with deduction therefrom
only for non-affiliated third party agent
commissions.
For purposes of this Addendum, "Net Sales" shall mean
Licensee's gross wholesale price for the Licensed Articles,
less [*]
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For purposes of calculating Royalties, the escalation of
Royalties as set forth hereinabove shall be applied on a per
title basis and separately within each of the three portions
of the Territory as provided in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
[*]
(c) Guarantee: [*], payable to the extent not already paid to
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Paramount as an Advance or Royalty, but in any event [*] not
later than July 1, 1993, [*] not later than July 1, 1994,
[*] not later than July 1, 1995, [*] not later than July 1,
1996, and [*] not later than July 1, 1997.
9. OTHER MATTERS:
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(a) Third Party Agreements: Licensee may not enter into any agreement with
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any third party for the manufacturing or distribution of any of the
Licensed Articles without Paramount's prior written consent. With
respect to the manufacture of the Licensed Articles, all companies
which Licensee enters into agreements for such purpose shall execute
and deliver to Paramount an Approval of Manufacture Agreement in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by this
reference.
(b) Home Use Only: The Licensed Articles shall be sold solely for home
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use, and each unit shall bear the following readable legend on the
cartridge and preceding game play: "INTENDED SOLELY FOR PRIVATE HOME
USE. PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OR OTHER USE IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED."
(c) Copyright and Trademark: Except as otherwise expressly provided
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herein, all copyright, title and interest in the Licensed Articles and
Packaging and Promotional Material shall be in the name of Paramount.
The copyright in and to the computer program (object and source code)
developed by Licensee for any game which is incorporated in the
Licensed Articles shall be owned by Licensee. The copyright in and to
the images displayed on the screen and sounds produced during the
course of game play, including all possible combinations and sequences
thereof, in both the "attract mode" and the "play mode" shall be owned
by Paramount. Licensee shall cause copyright, patent and trademark
notices to appear on or within each unit of the Licensed Articles
and/or each item of Packaging and Promotional Material as may be
designated and approved by Paramount. Licensee also shall cause an
appropriate copyright notice to appear for the music which is
separately licensed from Famous Music. Licensee shall advise Paramount
of the date of first public sale and distribution. The parties agree
and acknowledge that each shall have the same right as any person or
party with regard to any material incorporated in the Licensed
Articles which is in the public domain (provided that it has not
entered in the public domain as the result of an act or omission in
breach of this
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Agreement or any other written agreement by or between the parties
hereof).
(d) Production Costs/Music: Licensee shall be solely responsible for, and
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shall pay, any and all sums relating to the production of Licensed
Articles hereunder, including without limitation sums payable to the
designers of the Licensed Articles. Further, Licensee acknowledges
that no rights are granted herein to use any musical compositions
contained in or otherwise associated with the soundtrack of the
Series. Such rights must be obtained by Licensee from Famous Music
Corporation, on terms to be negotiated with such company.
Except as set forth in this Addendum, the Agreement remains in full force and
effect and is hereby ratified and affirmed.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Andrea Hein
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Its: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LICENSING
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Date: 10-22-92
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Brian Fargo
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Its: President
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Date: 10/16/92
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EXHIBIT "A"
As used in Paragraph 5 of this Addendum, the term "worldwide" shall be defined
for purposes of this Addendum as follows:
[*]
[*] CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION.
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[*] CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OMITTED.
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EXHIBIT "B"
APPROVAL OF MANUFACTURER
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This AGREEMENT, dated as of _________________, 19__, is made by and between
Paramount Pictures Corporation, whose address is 5555 Melrose Avenue, Los
Angeles, California 90038 (hereinafter "Paramount") and ___________________
whose address is ______________________________________ (hereinafter "Company").
1. APPROVAL GRANTED: Reference is made to that certain License Agreement
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("Agreement") dated as of _________________, 19__ between Paramount and ________
____ ("Licensee'") granting Licensee the right to manufacture __________________
_________
______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________ (collectively hereinafter referred to as
the "Licensed Articles"). Licensee has advised Paramount that Licensee desires
to use the services of Company to manufacture the Licensed Articles. Subject to
the terms and conditions hereof, Paramount hereby grants its approval of Company
to act for Licensee as the manufacturer of the Licensed Articles.
2. OBLIGATIONS OF COMPANY: Company hereby agrees that:
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A. Company shall only manufacture the Licensed Articles as and when
directed by Licensee;
B. Company shall manufacture the Licensed Articles in accordance with
requirements imposed by Licensee, including without limitation any requirements
regarding (i) compliance with all laws, regulations and governmental rules
applicable to the Licensed Articles and/or their manufacture, and (ii) affixing
notices such as copyright, trademark patent or other proprietary notices to the
Licensed Articles as may be designated by Paramount;
C. Company shall not supply the Licensed Articles to any person,
firm, corporation or business entity other than Licensee;
D. Company shall look solely to Licensee for any sums due Company for
the manufacture of Licensed Articles; and
E. Company shall acquire no proprietary rights of any kind or nature,
including without limitation, copyright, patent, trademark or other intellectual
property rights in the Licensed Articles, all such rights vesting solely and
exclusively with Paramount.
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By signing in the spaces provided below, the parties hereto have accepted
and agreed to all of the terms and conditions hereof.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
By:____________________________
Its:___________________________
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
By:____________________________
Its:___________________________
By signing in the space provided below, Licensee represents that it has
familiarized Company with the Terms and Conditions of the License Agreement as
they apply to Company. In addition, Licensee acknowledges and agrees that the
approval by Paramount of Company as a manufacturer in no way derogates from or
relieves Licensee of any of its obligations under the License Agreement.
Licensee further acknowledges and agrees that it shall be responsible and
primarily liable for all activities and obligations of Company with respect to
the Licensed Articles. Licensee affirms all representations made hereinabove by
Company.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:
By:____________________________
Its:___________________________
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PARAMOUNT PICTURES
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as of May 1, 1993
Interplay Productions, Inc.
17922 Fitch Avenue
Irvine, California 92714
Attn: Brian Fargo
RE: PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION/INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. -- STAR
TREK (CONTRACT NO. 920322)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Master Merchandising License Agreement ("Master
Agreement") dated June 16, 1992 between Paramount Pictures Corporation and
Interplay Productions, Inc., and Addendum No. 1 thereto ("Addendum"), relating
to the licensing of property rights associated with the original television
series entitled "STAR TREK", and the theatrical motion pictures based thereupon.
The parties agree to amend the Addendum as follows:
1. Under Paragraph 3 of the Addendum, the Licensed Articles shall be
expanded to include the "STAR TREK 25th Anniversary" action/adventure
game previously produced by Licensee pursuant to a sublicense
agreement with Konami, Inc. ("Additional Licensed Articles"). The
Additional Licensed Articles shall be produced only for the software
game system specified in subparagraph 3(a) of the Addendum; further,
the Additional Licensed Articles shall not be applied towards the
minimum or maximum production requirements set forth in said
subparagraph.
2. Under Paragraph 6 of the Addendum, the Term for the Additional
Licensed Articles shall be May 1, 1993 through June 30, 1999, unless
sooner terminated as provided in the Master Agreement. In the event
Licensee exercises
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INTERPLAY PROD.
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its option to produce PC Game #7 as provided in Paragraph 7 of the
Addendum, then the Term for the Additional Licensed Articles shall
automatically be extended through December 31, 1999; in the event
Licensee exercises its option to produce PC Game #8 as provided in
said Paragraph 7 of the Addendum, then the Term for the Additional
Licensed Articles shall automatically be extended through June 30,
2000.
3. Under Paragraph 8(b)(i) of the Addendum, with respect only to the
Additional Licensed Articles, Licensee agrees to pay Paramount a
Royalty of [*] of Net Sales (as such term is defined
under the Addendum) for each such unit manufactured and distributed by
Licensee. Licensee shall account for such Royalties separately within
each of the three portions of the Territory as set forth in Exhibit
"A" to the Addendum.
All other terms and conditions of the Master Agreement and the Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and affirmed.
If the foregoing is in accord with your understanding of our agreement,
please have an officer of Interplay Productions, Inc. sign in the appropriate
space provided below.
Very truly yours,
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Robert B. Cohen
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ROBERT B. COHEN
Its: Senior Vice President
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AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Richard Lehrberg
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Its: V.P.
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VIACOM
Consumer Products
as of July 14, 1997
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
16815 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, California 92606
Attn. Mr. Brian Fargo
RE: -- STAR TREK (CONTRACT NO. 920322)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Master Merchandising License Agreement ("Master
Agreement") dated June 16, 1992 between Paramount Pictures Corporation ("PPC")
and Interplay Productions, Inc. ("Licensee"), and the Addenda and Amendments
thereto (the "Master Agreement", the Addenda and the Amendments all collectively
referred to herein as the "Agreement"), relating to the licensing of property
rights associated with the television series entitled "STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL
SERIES", and the theatrical motion pictures based thereupon (collectively, the
"Series").
PPC and Licensee agree to solely amend Addendum No. 1 as follows:
1. Under Paragraph 6 of Addendum No. 1, the Term shall be extended
through June 30, 2002 ("Extended Term"), unless sooner terminated as
provided in the Master Agreement. For purposes of clarification, each
of the titles referenced in Paragraph 7 of Addendum No. 1 may be
distributed and sold by Licensee for a period of [*]
commencing from the applicable Marketing Date (as set forth in
Paragraph 8 below), even if such period extends beyond the expiration
of the Extended Term. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, PPC
acknowledges that Licensee may currently be selling the games: Star
Trek 25th Anniversary (on PC and Macintosh), Star Trek: Judgement
Rights (on PC) and Starfleet Academy (on SNES), and PPC permits
Licensee to continue to do so until such time as PPC provides Licensee
with sixty (60) days written notice to the contrary. Upon receipt of
such notice Licensee may not enter into any new obligations or
commitments with respect to sales of such games, but may fulfill
existing orders. [*]
2. With respect to the Extended Term, Licensee shall pay to PPC an
additional Advance ("Additional Advance"), as defined in Paragraph 8
(a) of the Addendum No. 1, of [*] upon
execution hereof but no later than December 8, 1997, and;
3. Licensee shall only begin to recoup the Additional Advance against
Royalties from the sales of any Licensed Article due after January 1,
1998.
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4. Licensee shall also pay PPC [*] upon the execution hereof but no later than
December 8, 1997, recoupable against Royalties from the sale of the
Starfleet Academy software game and mission disks for such game (as further
set forth below).
5. If Licensee fails to ship the software game known as "The Secret of Vulcan
Fury" or a comparable title (excluding pinball titles, mission disks and
such) on or before May 31, 1998, then Licensee shall pay PPC a Second
Additional Advance ("Second Additional Advance") of [*] on or before
December 1, 1998. The Second Additional Advance shall be solely recouped
against Royalties from the sales of the software game known as the "Secret
of Vulcan Fury" or such comparable title and/or any other Licensed Articles
(other than the software game entitled "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy")
under Addendum No. 1 due after May 31, 1998.
6. If any payments required in sections 2 and 4 hereunder are not received by
PPC on or before December 8, 1997, then this amendment shall be deemed
immediately null and void without further notice to Licensee.
7. PPC acknowledges that with respect to Paragraph 9(c) of Addendum No. 1 and
any restatement of such Paragraph in future Addenda to the Agreement
regarding ownership of copyright of the Licensed Articles, that a third
party developer may own the software engine/code. Thus, the second
sentence of Paragraph 9(c) of Addendum No. 1 (and any restatement thereof
in any future Addenda to the Agreement) shall read: "The copyright in and
to the computer program (object and source code) developed by Licensee for
any game which is incorporated in the Licensed Articles shall be owned by
Licensee or, if applicable, the third party developer of the software
engine/code."
8. For purposes of clarification and to summarize to date the status of the
games produced by Licensee under the Agreement, specifically those which
apply towards the minimum or maximum production requirements set forth in
Paragraph 3 of Addendum No. 1, the references in Paragraph 7 of Addendum
No. 1 to the PC games and Sega/Nintendo games shall be deemed references to
the following:
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Marketing Date
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PC Game #1: Star Trek: Judgment Rites 4/30/94
PC Game #2: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy 9/30/97
PC Game #3: Star Trek: Secret of Vulcan Fury (tentative) [*]
PC Game #4: [*] [*]
PC Game #5: [*] [*]
PC Game #6: [*] [*]
PC Game #7: [*] [*]
PC Game #8: [*] [*]
Sega/Nintendo (Console) Game #1: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (SNES) 4/30/95
Sega/Nintendo (Console) Game #2: [*] [*]
Sega/Nintendo (Console) Game #3: Star Trek: The Secret of Vulcan Fury (tentative) [*]
Sega/Nintendo (Console) Game #4: [*] [*]
</TABLE>
The parties acknowledge that the Star Trek 25th Anniversary game, produced
pursuant to a letter addendum dated as of May 1, 1993, the two (2) Star
Trek pinball games to be produced pursuant to Addendum No. 3, the OEM
Additional Licensed Articles to be produced pursuant to a Letter of
Addendum dated as of August 26,
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1997, and any mission disks, if applicable, as further set forth below,
shall not be applied towards the minimum or maximum production requirements
set forth in Paragraph 3 of Addendum No. 1. [*] Further to the above, upon
prior written notice to VCP, Licensee may initially ship a Licensed Article
prior to the applicable Marketing Date, in which event the Term for such
Licensed Article will commence upon such earlier ship date. Notwithstanding
the above, Licensee will not initially release any of the Licensed Articles
after June 30, 2002, without the prior written consent of VCP.
A Marketing Date may not be changed except with the express prior written
consent of PPC.
9. [*] In addition, any and all distribution or sale of the Licensed Articles
in any form or forms other than as approved or authorized by VCP (e.g.)
"bundlings", "samplings", "compilations", "OEM" and other "arrangements" in
connection with the Licensed Articles, shall be subject to VCP's prior
written approval in each instance. Licensee shall submit any such proposal
in writing to VCP (attention: Director, Consumer Electronics) and VCP
agrees to approve or disapprove the same in writing within ten (10)
business days from receipt thereof. If Licensee does not receive a response
within such ten (10) business day period, Licensee shall resubmit same via
certified mail to VCP to the attention of Vice President of Sales.
Thereafter, if Licensee does not receive a response within five (5)
business days such proposal shall be deemed approved.
10. With respect to Licensed Articles encompassed by Addendum No. 1 to the
Agreement, Paragraph 16(d)(vi) shall not be applicable.
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Except as otherwise modified hereinabove, all terms and conditions of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and
affirmed.
If the foregoing is in accord with your understanding of our agreement,
please have an officer of Interplay Productions, Inc. sign in the appropriate
space provided below.
Very truly yours,
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED: BY: /s/ Rebecca L. Prentice
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INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC. Its: Senior Vice President and
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General Counsel
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By: /s/ Brian Fargo
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Its: CEO
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[LETTERHEAD OF VIACOM CONSUMER PRODUCTS APPEARS HERE]
as of August 26, 1997
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
16815 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, California 92606
Attn: Mr. Brian Fargo
RE: -- STAR TREK (CONTRACT NO. 920322/971600)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Master Merchandising License Agreement ("Master
Agreement") dated June 16, 1992 between Paramount Pictures Corporation ("PPC")
and Interplay Productions, Inc. ("Licensee") as thereafter amended, and Addendum
No.1 thereto ("Addendum No.1") relating the licensing of property rights
associated with the television series entitled "STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES",
and the theatrical motion pictures based thereupon (collectively, the "Series").
The parties hereby agree to further amend the Master Agreement as
thereafter amended, and specifically Addendum No.1 as follows:
1. Under Paragraph 3 of Addendum No. 1, Licensee shall be granted the
right to manufacture and distribute four (4) separate products for OEM
bundles (for the purposes of clarification, OEM bundles are "hard
bundles which includes equipment" as opposed to "soft bundles which
includes software") for each of the following software titles:
"StarFleet Academy", "Judgment Rites", "Star Trek Pinball" (game one
and two under Addendum No. 3), and the "25th Anniversary" ("Additional
Licensed Articles"). These OEM products shall be as follows: [*]
Subject to Paragraph 2 below, PPC approves the Company and/or
Organization listed on the attached Exhibit "A" as manufactures,
duplicators and/or distributors of the Additional Licensed Articles.
If Licensee wishes bundles to be manufactured, duplicated and/or
distributed by Companies and/or Organizations not listed on the
attached Exhibit "A", Licensee must receive the prior written approval
of PPC. Licensee may manufacture and sublicense (and may sublicense
the right to manufacture) the Additional Licensed Articles to the
parties listed on Exhibit "A" attached hereto without the necessity of
entering into the "Approval of Manufacturing" agreement attached as
Exhibit "B" to Addendum No. 1.,
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2. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that it shall include the following
language in its manufacturers, duplicators and/or distributer
agreements listed on Exhibit "A" or as otherwise approved by PPC:
"Pursuant to Paramount Pictures Corporation's requirements, the
Bundled Units may not include any pornographic, religious, or
political material."
3. Licensee shall not bundle the Full PC-CD Version of "StarFleet
Academy" Additional Licensed Articles until [*] from the
initial release date of the PC-CD version of StarFleet Academy.
4. With respect to the Additional Licensed Articles, Licensee agrees to
pay PPC the following:
(a) Under Paragraph 9 of the Master Agreement, an Advance of [*]
("Additional Advance") payable as follows: [*] on or before
October 30, 1997, and [*] on or before December 15, 1997.
(b) A Royalty, as defined in Paragraph 9(b) of the Master Agreement,
of [*] of the gross revenue Interplay Productions (or its
subsidiary Interplay OEM, Inc.) receives from its distribution
and sale of the Additional Licensed Articles or [*] of the gross
revenue received by Interplay (or its subsidiary Interplay OEM,
Inc.) from the sublicensing of the Licensed Articles to a third
party on the attached Exhibit "A" or as otherwise approved in
writing, in advance, by PPC.
(c) The amounts payable pursuant to this amendment shall not be
cross-collateralized with any other amounts payable pursuant to
the Master Agreement, as thereafter amended, and any other
Addendum to the Master Agreement.
(d) Unless additional samples of the Additional Licensed Articles are
requested by PPC, pursuant to Paragraph 12 of the Master
Agreement, Licensee shall furnish to PPC [*] samples of each
product Licensee produces, and to the extent possible, from the
Sublicensees, of each of the Additional Licensed Articles at the
commencement of distribution thereof.
Except as otherwise modified herein above, all terms and conditions of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and
affirmed.
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If the foregoing is in accord with your understanding of our agreement,
please have an officer of Interplay Productions, Inc. sign in the appropriate
space provided below.
Very truly yours,
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Elizabeth R. Dambriunas
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ELIZABETH R. DAMBRIUNAS
Its: Vice President, Legal
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AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Brian Fargo
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Its: CEO
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EXHIBIT "A"
Company/Organization Client Hardware
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VIACOM
CONSUMER PRODUCTS
as of December 5, 1997
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
16815 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, California 92606
Attn: Mr. Brian Fargo
RE: -- STAR TREK (CONTRACT NO. 970988)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Master Merchandising License Agreement dated June
16, 1992 between Paramount Pictures Corporation ("PPC") and Interplay
Productions, Inc. ("Licensee"), and the Addenda and Amendments thereto (the
Master Merchandising License Agreement, the Addenda and the Amendments all
collectively referred to herein as the "Agreement"), relating to the licensing
of property rights associated with the television series entitled "STAR TREK:
THE ORIGINAL SERIES", and the theatrical motion pictures based thereupon
(collectively, the "Series").
The parties hereby agree to further amend the Agreement, to provide that
Exhibit "A" to Addenda 1, 2 and 3 shall be deleted and the Territory, as defined
in Paragraph 5 to Addenda 1, 2 and 3 shall be [*].
Except as otherwise modified herein above, all terms and conditions of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and
affirmed.
If the foregoing is in accord with your understanding of our agreement,
please have an officer of Interplay Productions, Inc. sign in the appropriate
space provided below.
Very truly yours,
VIACOM CONSUMER PRODUCTS
as agent for Paramount Pictures
Corporation
By: /s/ Elizabeth R. Dambriunas
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ELIZABETH R. DAMBRIUNAS
Its: Vice President, Legal
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AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Brian Fargo
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Its: CEO
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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report (and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this
registration statement.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Orange County, California
March 20, 1998
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