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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 8, 1997
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
UNIVERSAL CAPITAL CORPORATION
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Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
Nevada 0-26136 84-1018684
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State or Other Jurisdiction Commission File IRS Employer Identification
of Incorporation Number Number
3507 Frontage Road, Suite 100, Tampa, Florida 33607
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Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code
(813) 282-0855
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Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code
16178 East Prentice Place, Aurora, Colorado 80015
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Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
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ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT.
On August 8, 1997, Universal Capital Corporation (the "Company")
completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding common stock of Remarc
International, Inc. ("Remarc") in exchange for shares of the Company's common
stock. The Company issued a total of 37,375,000 shares of its Common Stock
(approximately 90% of the shares now outstanding) to the shareholders of
Remarc at the Closing.
The stock issuances were made pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement
("Agreement") between the Company and Remarc. The terms of the Agreement were
the result of negotiations between the managements of the Company and Remarc.
However, the Board of Directors did not obtain any independent "fairness"
opinion or other evaluation regarding the terms of the Agreement, due to the
cost of obtaining such opinions or evaluations.
The foregoing summary of the Agreement is qualified by reference to the
complete text of the Agreement, together with the exhibits thereto, which is
filed as Exhibit 10 hereto, and is incorporated herein by this reference.
Pursuant to the Agreement, at Closing, the Company issued to Bleu Ridge
Consultants, Inc., as a finder's fee, 400,000 shares of the Company's Common
Stock, and the Company issued to Timothy J. Brasel 500,000 shares as
compensation for his services as a consultant to be performed over the next
two years. Mr. Brasel was the former sole officer and director of the
Company.
As a result of the transaction with Remarc, the issuance of the
37,375,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock to the Remarc shareholders,
and the issuance of a total of 900,000 shares to Bleu Ridge Consultants, Inc.
and Timothy J. Brasel, following are those persons known by the Company to own
5% or more of the Company's Voting Stock:
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PERCENT OF
NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING
NAME AND ADDRESS VOTING SHARES VOTING SHARES
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John C. Morris 5,233,953<FN1> 12.5%
3507 Frontage Road, Suite 100
Tampa, Florida 33607
Gregory P. Stemm 8,356,198<FN1> 20.2%
4912 South Melrose Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33629
William C. Callari 9,162,088<FN3> 21.6%
210 West Front Street
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
E. Eugene Cooke 3,342,052<FN4> 7.8%
3901 Old Road West
Midlothian, Virginia 23110
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<FN1>
Includes 4,570,745 shares held of record by John C. Morris, 43,455 shares
owned beneficially by Mr. Morris by virtue of his 45% interest in shares held
by Estimated Prophet, Inc., and 619,753 shares owned beneficially by Mr.
Morris by virtue of his 45% interest in shares underlying a convertible
promissory note held by Estimated Prophet, Inc.
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<FN2>
Includes 630,906 shares held of record by Greg and Laurie Stemm, and 7,725,292
shares held by Adanic Capital Ltd., a limited partnership for which Gregory
Stemm serves as general partner.
<FN3>
Includes 4,957,068 shares held of record by William Callari, 3,090,117 shares
held by the William C. Callari Irrevocable Family Trust of which Mr. Callari
serves as trustee, and 1,114,903 shares underlying a convertible promissory
note held by Mr. Callari.
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Includes 1,995,713 shares held of record by Mr. Cooke and 1,346,344 shares
underlying a convertible promissory note.
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Effective on the closing of the acquisition, the Company's new officers
and directors were as follows:
John C. Morris - President, CEO and Director
Gregory P. Stemm - Vice President and Director
William C. Callari - Vice President and Director
David A. Morris - Secretary and Treasurer
Gerald Goodman - Director
Brad Baker - Director
Eugene Cooke - Director
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
As described in Item 1 of this Report, on August 8, 1997, the Company
acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Remarc in exchange for shares
of the Company's Common Stock.
Remarc is engaged in the business of researching, permitting, financing
and marketing shipwreck recovery projects around the world.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESSES ACQUIRED. The financial
statements required by Rule 3-05(b) of Regulation S-X for Remarc are not yet
available, and will be filed by amendment on or before October 22, 1997.
(b) PROFORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION. The pro forma financial information
required by Article 11 of Regulation S-X is not yet available, and will be
filed by amendment on or before October 22, 1997.
(c) EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 10 Share Exchange Agreement Between Universal
Capital Corporation and Remarc International,
Inc.
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
Remarc has elected to change its fiscal year end from December 31 to
February 28 in order that its fiscal year end will be the same as the
Company's fiscal year end.
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ITEM 9. SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATION S.
Included among the shares issued in connection with the acquisition of
Remarc were 482,831 shares of common stock issued to Roberto Kerr in exchange
for his shares of Remarc. These shares were issued pursuant to Regulation S.
No underwriter or placement agent was used.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
UNIVERSAL CAPITAL CORPORATION
Dated: August 22, 1997 By /s/ John C. Morris
John C. Morris, President
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
THIS SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT is made effective this 2nd day of May
1997, by and between Universal Capital Corporation, a Colorado corporation
("Universal"), and Remarc International, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("Remarc").
WHEREAS, Universal desires to acquire all of the issued and outstanding
shares of common stock of Remarc in exchange for an aggregate of 37,375,000
authorized but unissued restricted shares of the common stock, no par value,
of Universal (the "Common Stock") (the "Exchange Offer"); and
WHEREAS, Remarc desires to assist Universal in a business combination
which will result in the shareholders of Remarc owning approximately 90.44% of
the then issued and outstanding shares of Universal's Common Stock, and
Universal holding 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Remarc's common
stock; and
WHEREAS, the share exchange contemplated hereby will result in the
Remarc shareholders tendering all of the outstanding common stock of Remarc to
Universal in exchange solely for the Common Stock and no other consideration,
which the parties hereto intend to treat as a reorganization under I.R.C.
Section 368(a)(1)(B).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and
representations contained herein, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE 1
EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES
1.1 ISSUANCE OF SHARES. Subject to all of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, Universal agrees to offer 19.3132 shares of Common Stock for
each share of Remarc common stock issued and outstanding, or a total of
37,375,000 shares of Universal's Common Stock. The Common Stock will be
issued directly to the shareholders of Remarc which accept the Exchange Offer.
1.2 EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION. The parties hereto intend that the
Common Stock to be issued by Universal to Remarc shareholders shall be exempt
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "Act"), pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
1.3 INVESTMENT INTENT. Prior to the consummation of the Exchange
Offer, the shareholders of Remarc accepting the Exchange Offer shall execute
Letters of Acceptance and such other documents containing, among other things,
representations and warranties relating to investment intent and investor
status, restrictions on transferability and restrictive legends such that the
counsel for both Universal and Remarc shall be satisfied that the exchange of
shares as contemplated by this Agreement shall be exempt from the registration
requirements of the Act and any applicable state blue sky laws.
ARTICLE 2
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF REMARC
Except as disclosed in Schedule 2 which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, Remarc hereby represents and warrants to
Universal that:
2.1 ORGANIZATION. Remarc is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing, and in good standing under the laws of Delaware, has all necessary
corporate powers to own its properties and to carry on its business as now
owned and operated by it, and is duly qualified to do business and is in good
standing in each of the jurisdictions where its business requires
qualification.
2.2 CAPITAL. The authorized capital stock of Remarc consists of
50,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $.00001 par value, of which 1,935,202 are
currently issued and outstanding and 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock,
$.00001 par value, of which no shares are issued and outstanding. All of the
issued and outstanding shares of Remarc are duly authorized, validly issued,
fully paid, and nonassessable. There are no outstanding subscriptions,
options, rights, warrants, debentures, instruments, convertible securities, or
other agreements or commitments obligating Remarc to issue or to transfer from
treasury any additional shares of its capital stock of any class, except as
disclosed in Schedule 2.
2.3 SUBSIDIARIES. Remarc does not have any subsidiaries or own any
interest in any other enterprise (whether or not such enterprise is a
corporation) except as disclosed in Schedule 2.
2.4 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Schedule 2 contains the names and titles
of all directors and officers of Remarc as of the date of this Agreement.
2.5 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Remarc has delivered to Universal its
unaudited balance sheet as of March 31, 1997 (the "Financial Statements").
The Financial Statements are complete and correct in all material respects and
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated. The Financial
Statements accurately set out and describe the financial condition of the
Company as of March 31, 1997.
2.6 ABSENCE OF CHANGES. Since March 31, 1997, except for changes in
the ordinary course of business which have not in the aggregate been
materially adverse, to the best of Remarc's knowledge, Remarc has conducted
its business only in the ordinary course and has not experienced or suffered
any material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), results
of operations, properties, business or prospects of Remarc or waived or
surrendered any claim or right of material value.
2.7 ABSENCE OF UNDISCLOSED LIABILITIES. Neither Remarc nor any of its
properties or assets are subject to any material liabilities or obligations of
any nature, whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise and whether due
or to become due, that are not reflected in the financial statements presented
to Universal or have otherwise been disclosed to Universal.
2.8 TAX RETURNS. Within the times and in the manner prescribed by
law, Remarc has filed all federal, state and local tax returns required by
law, or has filed extensions which have not yet expired, and has paid all
taxes, assessments and penalties due and payable.
2.9 INVESTIGATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION. Without in any manner
reducing or otherwise mitigating the representations contained herein,
Universal and/or its attorneys shall have the opportunity to meet with
accountants and attorneys to discuss the financial condition of Remarc.
Remarc shall make available to Universal and/or its attorneys all books and
records of Remarc.
2.10 TRADE NAMES AND RIGHTS. Schedule 2 sets forth a complete and
accurate schedule of (i) all registered trademarks and service marks and all
trademark and service mark applications, including country of filing, filing
number, date of issue and expiration date used in the business of Remarc; and
(ii) all registered copyrights of property owned by Remarc. Except as set
forth in such schedule, to Remarc's knowledge, no third party has asserted, or
threatened to assert against Remarc or any of its officers or directors any
conflicting rights to any such intellectual property and Remarc has no
knowledge of facts that Remarc believes could reasonably be expected to give
rise to such a claim.
2.11 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Remarc has complied with, and is not in
violation of, applicable federal, state or local statutes, laws and
regulations (including, without limitation, any applicable building, zoning or
other law, ordinance or regulation) affecting its properties or the operation
of its business, except for matters which would not have a material affect on
Remarc or its properties.
2.12 LITIGATION. Remarc is not a party to any suit, action,
arbitration or legal, administrative or other proceeding, or governmental
investigation pending or, to the best knowledge of Remarc, threatened against
or affecting Remarc or its business, assets or financial condition, except for
matters which would not have a material affect on Remarc or its properties.
Remarc is not in default with respect to any order, writ, injunction or decree
of any federal, state, local or foreign court, department, agency or
instrumentality applicable to it. Remarc is not engaged in any lawsuit to
recover any material amount of monies due to it.
2.13 AUTHORITY. Remarc has full corporate power and authority to enter
into this Agreement. The board of directors of Remarc has taken all action
required to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement by or on
behalf of Remarc and the performance of the obligations of Remarc under this
Agreement. No other corporate proceedings on the part of Remarc are necessary
to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Remarc in the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement is, when
executed and delivered by Remarc, and will be a valid and binding agreement of
Remarc, enforceable against Remarc in accordance with its terms, except as
such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity,
bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium and similar laws relating to creditors'
rights generally.
2.14 ABILITY TO CARRY OUT OBLIGATIONS. Neither the execution and
delivery of this Agreement, the performance by Remarc of its obligations under
this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated under
this Agreement will to the best of Remarc's knowledge: (a) materially violate
any provision of Remarc's articles of incorporation or bylaws; (b) with or
without the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, violate, or be
in conflict with, or constitute a material default under, or cause or permit
the termination or the acceleration of the maturity of, any debt, contract,
agreement or obligation of Remarc, or require the payment of any prepayment or
other penalties; (c) require notice to, or the consent of, any party to any
agreement or commitment, lease or license, to which Remarc is bound; (d)
result in the creation or imposition of any security interest, lien, or other
encumbrance upon any material property or assets of Remarc; or (e) violate any
statute or law or any judgment, decree, order, regulation or rule of any court
or governmental authority to which Remarc is bound or subject.
2.15 FULL DISCLOSURE. None of the representations and warranties made
by Remarc herein, or in any schedule, exhibit or certificate furnished or to
be furnished in connection with this Agreement by Remarc, or on its behalf,
contains or will contain any untrue statement of material fact.
2.16 ASSETS. Remarc has good and marketable title to all of its
tangible properties and such tangible properties are not subject to any
material liens or encumbrances.
2.17 MATERIAL CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Attached hereto on Schedule 2
is a list of all agreements, contracts, indebtedness, liabilities and other
obligations to which Remarc is a party or by which it is bound that are
material to the conduct and operations of its business and properties, which
provide for payments to or by the Company in excess of $10,000; or which
involve transactions or proposed transactions between the Company and its
officers, directors, affiliates or any affiliate thereof. Copies of such
agreements and contracts and documentation evidencing such liabilities and
other obligations have been made available for inspection by Universal and its
counsel. All of such agreements and contracts are valid, binding and in full
force and effect in all material respects, assuming due execution by the other
parties to such agreements and contracts.
2.18 CONSENTS AND APPROVALS. No consent, approval or authorization of,
or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental or regulatory
authority is required to be made or obtained by Remarc in connection with: (a)
the execution and delivery by Remarc of this Agreement; (b) the performance by
Remarc of its obligations under this Agreement; or (c) the consummation by
Remarc of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF UNIVERSAL
Except as disclosed in Schedule 3 which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, Universal represents and warrants to Remarc
that:
3.1 ORGANIZATION. Universal is a corporation duly organized, valid
existing, and in good standing under the laws of Colorado, has all necessary
corporate powers to own properties and to carry on business, and it is not now
conducting any business, except to the extent to which the effecting of the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement constitutes doing business.
3.2 CAPITALIZATION. The authorized capital stock of Universal
consists of 100,000,000 shares of no par value Common Stock of which 3,050,008
shares of Common Stock are currently issued and outstanding. All of the
issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock are duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable. There are no outstanding subscriptions,
options, rights, warrants, convertible securities, or other agreements or
commitments obligating Universal to issue or to transfer from treasury any
additional shares of its capital stock of any class.
3.3 SUBSIDIARIES. Universal does not presently have any subsidiaries
or own any interest in any other enterprise (whether or not such enterprise is
a corporation).
3.4 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Schedule 3 contains the names and titles
of all directors and officers of Universal as of the date of this Agreement.
3.5 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Universal has delivered to Remarc its
audited balance sheet and statements of operations and cash flows as of and
for the period ended February 28, 1997 (the "Financial Statements"). The
Financial Statements are complete and correct in all material respects and
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated. The Financial
Statements accurately set out and describe the financial condition and
operating results of the Company as of the dates, and for the periods,
indicated therein. As of the Closing, the total liabilities of Universal
shall not exceed $60,000.
3.6 ABSENCE OF CHANGES. Since February 28, 1997, except for changes
in the ordinary course of business which have not in the aggregate been
materially adverse, to the best of Universal's knowledge, Universal has not
experienced or suffered any material adverse change in its condition
(financial or otherwise), results of operations, properties, business or
prospects or waived or surrendered any claim or right of material value.
3.7 ABSENCE OF UNDISCLOSED LIABILITIES. To the best of Universal's
knowledge, neither Universal nor any of its properties or assets are subject
to any liabilities or obligations of any nature, whether absolute, accrued,
contingent or otherwise and whether due or to become due, that are not
reflected in the financial statements presented to Remarc.
3.8 TAX RETURNS. Within the times and in the manner prescribed by
law, Universal has filed all federal, state and local tax returns required by
law and has paid all taxes, assessments and penalties due and payable.
3.9 INVESTIGATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION. Without in any manner
reducing or otherwise mitigating the representations contained herein, Remarc
shall have the opportunity to meet with Universal's accountants and attorneys
to discuss the financial condition of Universal. Universal shall make
available to Remarc all books and records of Universal.
3.10 TRADE NAMES AND RIGHTS. Universal does not use any trademark,
service mark, trade name, or copyright in its business, or own any trademarks,
trademark registrations or applications, trade names, service marks,
copyrights, copyright registrations or applications.
3.11 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. To the best of Universal's knowledge,
Universal has complied with, and is not in violation of, applicable federal,
state or local statutes, laws and regulations (including, without limitation,
any applicable building, zoning, or other law, ordinance, or regulation)
affecting its properties or the operation of its business.
3.12 LITIGATION. Universal is not a party to any suit, action,
arbitration, or legal, administrative, or other proceeding, or governmental
investigation pending or, to the best knowledge of Universal, threatened
against or affecting Universal or its business, assets, or financial
condition. Universal is not in default with respect to any order, writ,
injunction, or decree of any federal, state, local, or foreign court,
department agency, or instrumentality. Universal is not engaged in any legal
action to recover moneys due to it.
3.13 NO PENDING INVESTIGATION. Universal is not aware of any pending
investigations or legal proceedings by the SEC, any state securities
regulatory agency, or any other governmental agency regarding Universal or any
officers or directors of Universal or any shareholders or controlling persons
of such shareholders.
3.14 AUTHORITY. Universal has full corporate power and authority to
enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. The Board of Directors of Universal has taken all action
required to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement by or on
behalf of Universal, the performance of the obligations of Universal under
this Agreement and the consummation by Universal of the transactions
contemplated under this Agreement. No other corporate proceedings on the part
of Universal are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this
Agreement by Universal in the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement. This Agreement is, and when executed and delivered by Universal,
will be a valid and binding agreement of Universal, enforceable against
Universal in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be
limited by general principles of equity, bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium
and similar laws relating to creditors rights generally.
3.15 ABILITY TO CARRY OUT OBLIGATIONS. Neither the execution and
delivery of this Agreement, the performance by Universal of its obligations
under this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated
under this Agreement will, to the best of Universal's knowledge: (a) violate
any provision of Universal's articles of incorporation or bylaws; (b) with or
without the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, violate, or be
in conflict with, or constitute a default under, or cause or permit the
termination or the acceleration of the maturity of, any debt, contract,
agreement or obligation of Universal, or require the payment of any prepayment
or other penalties; (c) require notice to, or the consent of, any party to any
agreement or commitment, lease or license, to which Universal is bound; (d)
result in the creation or imposition of any security interest, lien or other
encumbrance upon any property or assets of Universal; or (e) violate any
statute or law or any judgment, decree, order, regulation or rule of any court
or governmental authority to which Universal is bound or subject.
3.16 VALIDITY OF UNIVERSAL SHARES. The shares of Universal Common
Stock to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement, when issued in accordance
with the provisions of this Agreement, will be duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
3.17 FULL DISCLOSURE. None of the representations and warranties made
by Universal herein, or in any exhibit, certificate or memorandum furnished or
to be furnished by Universal, or on its behalf, contains or will contain any
untrue statement of material fact, or omit any material fact the omission of
which would be misleading.
3.18 ASSETS. Universal does not have any assets.
3.19 MATERIAL CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Except for its agreement with
American Securities Transfer & Trust, Inc., Universal has no material
contracts to which it is a party or by which it is bound.
3.20 CONSENTS AND APPROVALS. No consent, approval or authorization of,
or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental or regulatory
authority is required to be made or obtained by Universal in connection with:
(a) the execution and delivery by Universal of its obligations under this
Agreement; (b) the performance by Universal of its obligations under this
Agreement; or (c) the consummation by Universal of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
3.21 REAL PROPERTY. Universal does not own, use or claim any interest
in any real property, including without limitation any license, leasehold or
any similar interest in real property.
ARTICLE 4
COVENANTS
4.1 INVESTIGATIVE RIGHTS. From the date of this Agreement until the
Closing Date, each party shall provide to the other party, and such other
party's counsels, accountants, auditors, and other authorized representatives,
full access during normal business hours and upon reasonable advance written
notice to all of each party's properties, books, contracts, commitments, and
records for the purpose of examining the same. Each party shall furnish the
other party with all information concerning each party's affairs as the other
party may reasonably request. If the transaction contemplated hereby is not
completed, all documents received by each party and/or its attorneys and
accountants, auditors or other authorized representatives shall be returned to
the other party who provided same upon request. The parties hereto, their
directors, employees, agents and representatives shall not disclose any of the
information described above unless such information is already disclosed to
the public, without the prior written consent of the party to which the
confidential information pertains. Each party shall take such steps as are
necessary to prevent disclosure of such information to unauthorized third
parties.
4.2 CONDUCT OF BUSINESS. Prior to the Closing, Universal and Remarc
shall each conduct its business in the normal course, and shall not sell,
pledge, or assign any assets, without the prior written approval of the other
party, except in the regular course of business. Neither Universal nor Remarc
shall amend its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, declare dividends, redeem
or sell stock or other securities, incur additional or newly-funded
liabilities, acquire or dispose of fixed assets, change employment terms,
enter into any material or long-term contract, guarantee obligations of any
third party, settle or discharge any balance sheet receivable for less than
its stated amount, pay more on any liability than its stated amount, or enter
into any other transaction other than in the regular course of business except
as otherwise contemplated herein.
ARTICLE 5
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO UNIVERSAL'S PERFORMANCE
5.1 CONDITIONS. The obligations of Universal hereunder shall be subject
to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing, of all the conditions set forth
in this Article 5. Universal may waive any or all of these conditions in whole
or in part without prior notice; provided, however, that no such waiver of a
condition shall constitute a waiver by Universal of any other condition of or
any of Universal's other rights or remedies, at law or in equity, if Remarc
shall be in default of any of their representations, warranties, or covenants
under this Agreement.
5.2 ACCURACY OF REPRESENTATIONS. Except as otherwise permitted by this
Agreement, all representations and warranties by Remarc in this Agreement or in
any written statement that shall be delivered to Universal by Remarc under this
Agreement shall be true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date as though
made at that time.
5.3 PERFORMANCE. Remarc shall have performed, satisfied, and complied
with all covenants, agreements, and conditions required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by it, on or before the Closing Date.
5.4 ACCEPTANCE BY REMARC SHAREHOLDERS. The holders of not less than 95%
of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Remarc shall have agreed
to exchange their shares for shares of Universal Common Stock.
5.5 ABSENCE OF LITIGATION. No action, suit, or proceeding before any
court or any governmental body or authority, pertaining to the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement or to its consummation, shall have been
instituted or threatened against Remarc on or before the Closing Date.
5.6 OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE. Remarc shall have delivered to Universal a
certificate, dated the Closing Date, and signed by the Chief Executive Officer
of Remarc, certifying that each of the conditions specified in Sections 5.2
through 5.5 hereof have been fulfilled.
ARTICLE 6
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO REMARC'S PERFORMANCE
6.1 CONDITIONS. Remarc's obligations hereunder shall be subject to the
satisfaction, at or before the Closing, of all the conditions set forth in this
Article 6. Remarc may waive any or all of these conditions in whole or in part
without prior notice; provided, however, that no such waiver of a condition
shall constitute a waiver by Remarc of any other condition of or any of
Remarc's rights or remedies, at law or in equity, if Universal shall be in
default of any of its representations, warranties, or covenants under this
Agreement.
6.2 ACCURACY OF REPRESENTATIONS. Except as otherwise permitted by this
Agreement, all representations and warranties by Universal in this Agreement or
in any written statement that shall be delivered to Remarc by Universal under
this Agreement shall be true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date as
though made at that time.
6.3 PERFORMANCE. Universal shall have performed, satisfied, and complied
with all covenants, agreements, and conditions required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by them, on or before the Closing Date.
6.4 ABSENCE OF LITIGATION. No action, suit or proceeding before any
court or any governmental body or authority, pertaining to the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement or to its consummation, shall have been
instituted or threatened against Universal on or before the Closing Date.
6.5 DIRECTORS UNIVERSAL. Effective on the Closing, Universal shall have
fixed the size of its Board of Directors at seven (7) persons, and such Board of
Directors shall include John C. Morris, William C. Callari, Gregory P. Stemm,
Brad Baker, Gerald Goodman, and E. Eugene Cooke with one seat remaining to be
filled. The current Officer and Director of Universal shall have submitted his
resignation as the sole Officer and Director of Universal effective on the
Closing of this transaction.
6.6 OFFICERS OF UNIVERSAL. Effective on the Closing, Universal shall
have elected the following new Officers of Universal:
John C. Morris - President and Chief Executive Officer
William C. Callari - Vice President
Gregory P. Stemm - Vice President of Research and Operations
David A. Morris - Secretary
6.7 OFFICERS' CERTIFICATE. Universal shall have delivered to Remarc a
certificate, dated the Closing Date and signed by the President of Universal
certifying that each of the conditions specified in Sections 6.2 through 6.6
have been fulfilled.
ARTICLE 7
CLOSING
7.1 CLOSING. The Closing of this transaction shall be held at the
offices of Krys Boyle Freedman Scott & Sawyer, P.C., 600 Seventeenth Street,
Suite 2700 South Tower, Denver, Colorado 80202, or such other place as shall be
mutually agreed upon, on such date as shall be mutually agreed upon by the
parties, but in no event shall the Closing be later than June 30, 1997. At the
Closing:
7.2 Remarc shall deliver Letters of Acceptance and the certificates
representing the shares of Remarc held by the shareholders of Remarc accepting
the Exchange Offer ("Accepting Shareholders") to Universal.
7.3 Each Accepting Shareholder shall receive a certificate or
certificates representing the number of shares of Universal Common Stock for
which the shares of Remarc common stock shall have been exchanged.
7.4 Universal shall deliver an officer's certificate, as described in
Section 6.7 hereof, dated the Closing Date, that all representations,
warranties,covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement on behalf of
Universal are true and correct as of, or have been fully performed and complied
with by, the Closing Date.
7.5 Universal shall deliver a signed Consent and/or Minutes of the
Directors of Universal approving this Agreement and each matter to be approved
by the Directors of Universal under this Agreement.
7.6 Remarc shall deliver an officer's certificate, as described in
Section 5.6 hereof, dated the Closing Date, that all representations,
warranties, covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement on behalf
of Remarc are true and correct as of, or have been fully performed and
complied with by, the Closing Date.
7.7 Remarc shall deliver a signed Consent or Minutes of the Directors of
Remarc approving this Agreement and each matter to be approved by the Directors
of Remarc under this Agreement.
7.8 Remarc shall deliver a check payable to Krys Boyle Freedman Scott &
Sawyer, P.C. Trust Account in an amount sufficient to pay the outstanding
liabilities of Universal as set forth on Schedule 3 (which shall not exceed
$60,000).
7.9 Universal shall deliver a certificate for 400,000 shares of Universal
Common Stock to Bleu Ridge Consultants, Inc. in payment of the finder's fee.
ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS. The Article and paragraph headings throughout
this Agreement are for convenience and reference only, and shall in no way be
deemed to define, limit, or add to the meaning of any provision of this
Agreement.
8.2 NO ORAL CHANGE. This Agreement and any provision hereof, may not be
waived, changed, modified, or discharged orally, but it can be changed by an
agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver,
change, modification, or discharge is sought.
8.3 NON-WAIVER. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no waiver
of any covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to
have been made unless expressly in writing and signed by the party against whom
such waiver is charged; and (i) the failure of any party to insist in any one or
more cases upon the performance of any of the provisions, covenants, or
conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any option herein contained shall
not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of any such
provisions, covenants, or conditions, (ii) the acceptance of performance of
anything required by this Agreement to be performed with knowledge of the
breach or failure of a covenant, condition, or provision hereof shall not be
deemed a waiver of such breach or failure, and (iii) no waiver by any party
of one breach by another party shall be construed as a waiver with respect
to any other or subsequent breach.
8.4 TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of
each and every provision hereof.
8.5 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement and
understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements
and understandings.
8.6 CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement and its application shall be governed
by the laws of the State of Colorado, except to the extent its conflict of laws
provisions would apply the laws of another jurisdiction.
8.7 NOTICES. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly
given on the date of service if served personally on the party to whom notice is
to be given, or on the third day after mailing if mailed to the party to whom
notice is to be given, by first class mail, registered or certified, postage
prepaid, and properly addressed as follows:
Universal:
Universal Capital Corporation
16178 East Prentice Place
Aurora, Colorado 80015
with a copy to:
Jon D. Sawyer, Esq.
Krys Boyle Freedman Scott & Sawyer, P.C.
600 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700 South Tower
Denver, Colorado 80202
Remarc:
Remarc International, Inc.
3507 Frontage Road, Suite 100
Tampa, Florida 33607
with a copy to:
Jon D. Sawyer, Esq.
Krys Boyle Freedman Scott & Sawyer, P.C.
600 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700 South Tower
Denver, Colorado 80202
8.8 BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon
the heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns of each
of the parties to this Agreement.
8.9 MUTUAL COOPERATION. The parties hereto shall cooperate with each
other to achieve the purpose of this Agreement, and shall execute such other and
further documents and take such other and further actions as may be necessary or
convenient to effect the transaction described herein.
8.10 BROKERS. The parties hereto represent and agree that no broker has
brought about the aforementioned transaction. A finder's fee of 400,000 shares
of Universal's Common Stock will be paid to Bleu Ridge Consultants, Inc. for
their assistance with respect to this transaction. Each of the parties hereto
shall indemnify and hold the other harmless against any and all claims, losses,
liabilities or expenses which may be asserted against it as a result of its
dealings, arrangements or agreements with any broker or person, except as
described in this paragraph.
8.11 ANNOUNCEMENTS. Universal and Remarc will consult and cooperate with
each other as to the timing and content of any announcements of the transactions
contemplated hereby to the general public or to employees, customers or
suppliers.
8.12 EXPENSES. Universal and Remarc will pay their own legal, accounting
and any other out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in connection with this
transaction, whether or not the transaction contemplated hereby is consummated.
8.13 EXHIBITS. As of the execution hereof, the parties hereto have
provided each other with the Exhibits provided for herein above, including any
items referenced therein or required to be attached thereto. Any material
changes to the Exhibits shall be immediately disclosed to the other party.
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED as of the date first above written.
UNIVERSAL CAPITAL CORPORATION REMARC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By /s/ Timothy J. Brasel By /s/ John C. Morris
Timothy J. Brasel, President John C. Morris, President
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SCHEDULE 2
REMARC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
("Remarc")
2.2.1 Universal hereby acknowledges that certain Remarc debt holders,
identified in Section 2.17 of this Schedule, have conversion rights which
allow them to convert their Remarc debt into Remarc common stock on the basis
of one share for each two dollars of principal and/or interest converted. It
is agreed that in the event the debt holders wish to convert their notes,
they shall have the right to convert into Universal Common Stock on the basis
19.3132 shares for each $2.00 of principal and/or earned interest converted.
2.2.2 The management of Remarc has approved a contract Mr. Brasel, whereby Mr.
Brasel will act as a consultant to the company for a period of two years
following the date of the Merger. Mr. Brasel will be paid with 500,000 shares
of Universal common stock and the Company has agreed to register the shares
through an S-8 registration.
2.3 Remarc has an interest in the following business entities:
2.3.1 Pesquisas Arqueologicas Maritimas, S.A., a Brazilian "Sociedade Anonima",
was founded for the purpose of conducting the Santa Rosa Project. Remarc owns
24.5% of the common voting stock and 50% of the preferred stock. The voting and
non-voting stock have equal dividend and distribution rights.
2.3.2 Remarc do Brazil, LTDA., a Brazilian "Limitada", was formed for the
purpose of fulfilling Remarc's obligations with respect to the Santa Rosa
Financing Agreement.
2.4 The Officers and Directors of Remarc are as follows:
John C. Morris President and Director
William C. Callari Vice President and Director
Gregory P. Stemm Vice-President Director
Eugene Cooke Director
Brad Baker Director
Gerald Goodman Director
2.17 Material Contracts and Obligations.
2.17.1 Indebtedness Principal Interest
------------ --------- --------
Garrett Jones (assigned to others) $ 50,000 $4,133
Eugene Cooke $100,000 $8,266
James E. Cooke $100,000 $8,266
William Callari $100,000 $8,266
Robert Stemm $ 50,000 $4,133
Garrett Jones $ 25,000 $2,047
James E. Cooke $ 12,000 $ 352
John Christen $ 10,000 $ 315
E. Eugene Cooke $ 21,000 $1,730
Estimated Prophet, Inc. $130,000 $5,141
David Six $ 25,000 $ 390
Lyle and Karen Blanden $ 25,000 $ 404
Todd Walker $ 50,000 $ 118
Neal J. Fink $ 25,000 $ 34
William T. Hartley $ 25,000 $ 7
Dr. Thomas Butterworth $ 25,000 $ 7
Mark Cooke $ 50,000 $ 14
Gregory Windsor $ 25,000 $ 7
Leslie M. Davis Jr. IRA $ 25,000 $ 7
Thomas McCaffrey $ 25,000 $ 7
2.17.2 Material Contracts
2.17.2.1 Pesqamar Agreement
2.17.2.2 Santa Rosa Financing Agreement
2.17.2.3 Britannia Financing Agreement
2.17.2.4 Hapag-Lloyd Agreement
2.17.2.5 Hamburg/Sud Agreement
2.17.2.6 Ark Royal Agreement
2.17.2.7 MRJ Consulting Agreement
2.17.2.8 CGGE International Charter Party Agreement
2.17.2.9 Office Lease
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SCHEDULE 3
UNIVERSAL CAPITAL CORPORATION
("Universal")
3.2 Directors and Officers of Universal:
Timothy J. Brasel - President, Secretary and Director
3.7 Liabilities of Universal
Schumacher & Associates $17,500.00
Schumacher & Associates 3,614.31
American Securities Transfer 1,000.00
Brasel Family Partners Ltd. 750.00
Janet Brasel Custodian for Tyler Brasel 1,100.00
Janet Brasel Custodian for Colton Brasel 1,100.00
Charitable Remainder Trust of Timothy
J. Brasel 2,500.00
Brasel Family Partners Ltd. 7,250.00
Paul Dragul 11,500.00
Past Legal Expenses 13,685.69
Total $60,000.00
3.19 Material Contracts of Universal
a) Transfer Agreement with American Securities Transfer & Trust, Inc.
