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the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
$1,100,000 - Aggregate value of consideration to be
received by Registrant.
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$1,100,000 - Aggregate value of consideration to be received
by Registrant.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
March 14, 1996
To the Stockholders of
StratAmerica Corporation
Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of StratAmerica
Corporation to be held on March 28, 1996 at 8:00 o'clock a.m. (Pacific Time)
at 42-620 Caroline Court, Palm Desert, California.
At this meeting, in addition to electing three directors, you will be
asked to authorize an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation.
You will also be asked to consider and approve the sale of assets of the
Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Shari's Franchise Corporation ("SFC").
A description of these matters is contained in the attached Proxy
Statement, which you are encouraged to read carefully.
Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote "for" each of the
proposals to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting.
Please sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the return
envelope provided for your convenience.
In addition to the Proxy Statement and proxy card, enclosed is a copy of
StratAmerica Corporation's Annual Report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Sam D. Battistone
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
42-620 CAROLINE COURT
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92211
(619) 776-1010
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
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To the Stockholders of
StratAmerica Corporation:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of StratAmerica
Corporation, a Utah corporation, will be held at 42-620 Caroline Court, Palm
Desert, California 92211 on March 28, 1996 at 8:00 o'clock a.m. Pacific
Time, for the purpose of considering and acting upon the following:
1. The election of three directors.
2. A resolution authorizing the sale of assets of the Company's wholly
owned subsidiary, Shari's Franchise Corporation.
3. Resolutions to adopt revisions of the Company's Articles of
Incorporation which increase authorized shares from 10,000,000 to
50,000,000, adopt provisions of the Revised Utah Business Corporation
Act regarding limitation of Director's liability and change the
Company's name to Dreams, Inc.
4. The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournments thereof.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on March 14
will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting and any adjournments
thereof. This Proxy Statement will first be sent to stockholders on
approximately March 14, 1996. Shareholders may be entitled to assert
dissenter's rights under the provisions of Part 13 (Sections 13-10a-1301
through 13-10a-1331) of the Utah Revised Business Corporations Act.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Dale E. Larsson
Secretary
March 14, 1996
WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON, PLEASE MARK,
DATE, SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY IN THE ACCOMPANYING ENVELOPE, WHICH
REQUIRES NO ADDITIONAL POSTAGE IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUMMARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TIME, DATE AND PLACE OF SPECIAL MEETING; RECORD DATE AND REQUIRED VOTE. . 1
SALE OF SFC ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BACKGROUND REGARDING THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTEREST OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONDITIONS TO CONSUMMATION OF THE SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FINANCING OF SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DISSENTERS' APPRAISAL RIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS . . . . . . . . 4
CERTAIN RISKS IN THE EVENT OF INSOLVENCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BUSINESS FOLLOWING THE SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
APPRAISAL RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INFORMATION REGARDING PROXIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OUTSTANDING STOCK AND VOTING RIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. . .10
BOARD COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . .10
EMPLOYMENT/BONUS AGREEMENTS AND CHANGE IN CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS. . . . . .11
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
DESCRIPTION OF THE SFC ASSET SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
DESCRIPTION OF SFC'S BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
ADDITIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
CERTAIN RISKS IN THE EVENT OF INSOLVENCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
FINANCING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
REGULATORY APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY AFTER THE SALE OF SFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
FINANCIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPANY AND SFC. . . . . . . . . . .32
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR SFC ASSET SALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED SHARES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
CHANGE OF NAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
CONTINUING RESTAURANT OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
OTHER MATTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTE REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
ANNUAL REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
APPENDICES
A - ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT AS AMENDED WITH ATTACHMENTS. . . . . . . . . . A-1
B - PROPOSED REVISIONS OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.. . . . . B-1
C - PART 13 OF THE UTAH ACT, DISSENTER'S RIGHTS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
42-620 CAROLINE COURT
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92211
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PROXY STATEMENT
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
March 28, 1996
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SUMMARY
Certain significant matters discussed in this Proxy Statement are
summarized below. This summary is not intended to be a complete discussion of
the matters contained herein and is qualified in all respects by the details
contained elsewhere in this Proxy Statement and the appendices hereto.
Stockholders are urged to review carefully this Proxy Statement and each of the
appendices hereto.
PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING
Stockholders of StratAmerica Corporation (the "Company") are being asked to
consider and vote upon (1) the election of three directors, (2) a resolution
authorizing the sale of assets of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Shari's
Franchise Corporation ("SFC"); and (3) a resolution to adopt an amendment to the
Articles of Incorporation which will change the Company's name to Dreams, Inc.,
increase authorized shares from 10,000,000 to 50,000,000 and adopt provisions of
the Revised Utah Business Corporation Act limiting director's liability.
TIME, DATE AND PLACE OF SPECIAL MEETING; RECORD DATE AND
REQUIRED VOTE
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held on March 28, 1996 at
8:00 o'clock a.m., local time, at 42-620 Caroline Court, Palm Desert,
California.
Only holders of record of StratAmerica Corporation's common stock at the
close of business on MARCH 14, 1996 are entitled to notice of and to vote at
the annual meeting. On such date, there were an aggregate 10,000,000 common
shares outstanding and entitled to vote held by 278 holders of record.
All common shares represented at the annual meeting by properly executed
proxies received prior to or at the annual meeting, unless the proxies have
previously been revoked, will be voted in accordance with the instructions on
such proxies. If no such instructions are given, proxies will be voted FOR
approval of all matters set out therein. A stockholder who has delivered a
proxy may revoke it at any time prior to its exercise at the annual meeting by
filing with the secretary of the Company at the address of the Company a written
revocation bearing a later date than the proxy being revoked, or by submission
of a validly executed proxy bearing a later date than the proxy being revoked,
or by attending the annual meeting and voting in person, although attendance at
the annual meeting will not in and of itself constitute revocation of the proxy.
The affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the
outstanding shares of common stock is required to approve and adopt the matters
proposed in this Proxy Statement. The shares represented by each proxy will be
voted in accordance with the instructions specified in the proxy, if given. If
a signed proxy is
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returned without instructions, it will be voted FOR the directors and FOR all
other proposals. A majority of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled
to vote, represented in person or by proxy is required for a quorum at the
annual meeting. Mr. Sam D. Battistone beneficially owns 3,493,495(1) shares of
common stock which constitutes approximately 34.9%(1) of the outstanding common
shares. Battistone Financial Group beneficially owns 4,000,000 shares of common
stock which constitutes 40%(1) of the Company's outstanding common shares.
Together, Sam D. Battistone and Battistone Financial Group own a number of
shares sufficient to cause all matters set out herein to be approved and
adopted. Sam D. Battistone and Battistone Financial Group have advised the
Company of their present intention to vote for all matters set out herein.
Shareholder consent to the sale of SFC assets is being sought as a condition to
the closing of such sale and a result of the relative size of the SFC assets
compared to the other assets of the Company. The approval of the transaction by
nonaffiliated shareholders may be raised as an affirmative defense in any
subsequent action challenging the transaction.
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(1)Calculated without reference to Rule 13d-1(d)(1). Does not include options
currently exercisable or other rights to receive shares. Includes 635,225
shares of which Sam D. Battistone disclaims ownership owned by family members.
Does not include 4,930,780 which will be issued to Mr. Battistone upon amendment
of the Company's Articles of Incorporation.
SALE OF SFC ASSETS
The Company has entered into, subject to shareholder approval and other
conditions, an asset purchase and sale agreement (the "Asset Sale Agreement").
The other parties to the Asset Sale Agreement are Shari's Management
Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("SMC"), the Company's wholly owned
subsidiary Shari's Franchise Corporation, a Utah corporation ("SFC") and six (6)
of SFC's wholly owned subsidiaries; Shari's of Cheyenne, Inc., Shari's of Red
Bluff, Inc., Shari's of Laramie, Inc., Shari's of Colorado Springs, Inc., shares
of Palm Springs, Inc., Shari's of Sacramento, Inc., Inc. (the "Subsidiaries").
Under the terms of the Asset Sale Agreement, SMC will purchase all ten (10)
Shari's format restaurants owned by SFC. SMC will not purchase any Heidi's
format restaurants owned by SFC.
In consideration for the SFC assets it is purchasing, SMC will (1) pay SFC
$300,000 in cash; (2) execute and deliver to SFC an adjustable note with an
original total principal balance of $480,000 (the "$480,000 Note") and an
adjustable Note with an original principal balance of $120,000 (the "$120,000
Note"); (3) assume obligations and liabilities of SFC which relate to purchased
restaurants in an amount equal to approximately $1,350,000(1) and (4) release
the Company from approximately $64,000 of indebtedness owed to SMC.
Additionally, in connection with the proposed transaction, SFC has paid
obligations in an amount equal to $50,000 owed by StratAmerica and other parties
(including affiliates of the Company) to Krausz Enterprises, an unaffiliated
third party. Consequently, the obligations to be assumed by SMC will have been
increased by the same $50,000 which is also considered consideration for
purchase of the SFC assets (the "Krausz Consideration"). At Closing, the
$480,000 Note will be delivered to J. Roger Battistone ("JRB") in consideration
for release by JRB of $1,685,000 of indebtedness owed by SFC to JRB, the
release by JRB of approximately $157,000 owed by the Company to JRB, and the
release by Battistone Financial Group ("BFG"), a corporation wholly owned by
JRB, of $431,000 of indebtedness owed by the Company to BFG. The principal
amount of the $120,000 Note and the $480,000 Note are adjustable pursuant to the
term of the Asset Sale Agreement. The principal balance of those Notes are
adjusted pro rata for transaction costs and other expenditures. THE COMPANY
CONSIDERS IT LIKELY THAT THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THE $120,000 NOTE WILL BE
SUBSTANTIALLY OR TOTALLY DIMINISHED BY SUCH ADJUSTMENTS. SEE "PROPOSAL TO
APPROVE THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS".
SMC was formed as an Oregon corporation in 1979 and currently
owns and operates 79 Shari's format restaurants located in Colorado, Idaho,
Oregon and Washington. From 1985 to 1989, the Company was the owner of SMC. In
1989, the Company sold all of the capital stock of SMC to a corporation
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owned by Larry G. Hatfield and John E. Eloriaga, which corporation was merged
into SMC with SMC being the surviving corporation. Mr. Hatfield is the Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of SMC. Mr. Eloriaga is not an officer or employee
of SMC. Neither Mr. Hatfield nor Mr. Eloriaga is a director, officer, employee
or shareholder of the Company or SFC. SMC is not now, and has not been since
1989 an affiliate of the Company.
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(1)This amount does not include approximately $1,500,000 representing the
present value (discounted at 11%) of future lease payments on two closed
restaurant location which will be assumed by SMC in connection with the proposed
sale of SFC Assets.
BACKGROUND REGARDING THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS
Since its acquisition of SFC in 1990, the Company has engaged in several
lines of business including restaurants, Southern California real estate, Field
of Dreams, and architectural services and design. In 1991 the Company
determined to decrease the number of lines of business in which it was engaged.
The Company's current principal lines of business are SFC restaurants and Field
of Dreams franchises through its majority owned subsidiary, Dreams Franchise
Corporation, a California corporation ("DFC"). The Board of Directors of the
Company considered the following reasons in connection with its approval of the
proposed sale of SFC: (1) SFC has, for the past five years, incurred and
continues to incur substantial losses. SFC requires substantial additional cash
in order to continue its operations. The Company is unable to arrange for or
provide such additional cash. (2) There are no other parties who have
expressed a current interest in purchasing SFC. (3) Based on financial
analysis of SFC, the Board of Directors believes that SFC has no significant
going concern value. (4) The board of directors has considered filing a
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for SFC. (5) The board of directors believes the
proposed transaction is more beneficial to the Company than a reorganization of
SFC under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. See "PROPOSAL TO
APPROVE THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS - Consideration Regarding the Proposed Sale".
The proposed transaction does not result in material differences in the rights
of shareholders of the Company. The transaction will result in a gain for both
financial reporting purposes and for Federal and state income tax purposes. The
primary difference between the amount of gain for financial reporting purposes
and the amount of gain for income tax purposes relates to goodwill
amortization which has been expensed for financial reporting purposes which was
not deductible for income tax purposes and the result of accounting for the
release of debt owed JRB and BFG. The sale of SFC should not by itself result
in the imposition of federal income taxes upon the Company's stockholders. In
connection with its decision to sell SFC on the proposed terms, the Board of
Directors has considered the following disadvantages: (1) The Company's total
revenues will be substantially reduced and the Company will be a substantially
smaller entity following the sale; (2) To the extent that SFC's financial
problems can be solved and if SFC were to achieve profitable operations in the
future, the Company would not participate in such future profitable operations;
(3) The Company will incur substantial expense in connection with the sale of
SFC. As alternatives to the proposed transaction, the Board of Directors
considered a spinoff of SFC to shareholders, the sale of SFC to other third
parties and filing a Chapter 11 reorganization under the United States
Bankruptcy Code. The Company believes that there are no other interested
potential buyers of SFC or its assets. The Company believes that a Chapter 11
reorganization of SFC is less advantageous to the Company. Further, after
substantial review, the Board of Directors determined that a spin-off to
shareholders is not practicable.
INTEREST OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE SALE
The proposed sale of SFC Assets involves conflicts of interest including
the following: BFG, which is wholly owned by JRB, owns 4,000,000 shares of
the issued and outstanding shares of the Company; BFG and the Company have
engaged in certain business transactions in the past; BFG has loaned funds to
the Company and the Company currently owes BFG approximately $431,000,
including principal and interest; BFG currently owes the Company
approximately $688,000 for the purchase of real estate by the assumption of
debt. That debt, for which the Company continues to be obligated, is in
default and subject to foreclosure proceedings. SFC
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is indebted to JRB for approximately $1,685,000 principal and interest; the
Company owes JRB approximately $157,000; Sam D. Battistone, the Company's
President and Chief Executive Officer, and JRB, the sole shareholder of BFG, are
brothers; the Company originally acquired SFC from JRB; in connection with this
transaction, both BFG and JRB will release substantial debt owed by the Company
and SFC. JRB has personally guaranteed two real property leases associated with
two Heidi's format restaurants owned by SFC which will not be sold to
SMC in the proposed transaction. Those leases are associated with the Heidi's
restaurant located in El Cajon, California and the Heidi's restaurant located in
Lemon Grove, California. Notwithstanding the conflicts of interest, the
transaction was the subject of substantial arms-length negotiation between the
Company and its representatives and SMC and JRB and BFG and their
representatives. The Company believes the conflicts had no material impact upon
and were not a material factor in connection with the negotiation of the terms
of the proposed transaction. Further, the Company believes that the proposed
transaction is fair and in the best interest of the Company and its
shareholders. See "PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS - Conflicts of
Interest".
CONDITIONS TO CONSUMMATION OF THE SALE
The sale by the Company of the SFC assets is conditioned upon a number of
factors, including, but not limited to, the approval of the Company's
shareholders.
FINANCING OF SALE
SMC has advised the Company that it will finance the payment of
consideration for the SFC assets from SMC's cash flow and that it does not
intend to borrow funds for such purpose.
DISSENTERS' APPRAISAL RIGHTS
Under the Revised Utah Business Corporation Act, shareholders are entitled
to dissent from and obtain payment of fair value of their shares. In order to
exercise such rights, Shareholders must comply with all of the procedural
requirements set out in the Revised Utah Business Corporation Act. Failure to
follow any of the steps required by the Revised Utah Business Corporation Act
will result in a loss of dissenter's rights. See "PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SALE
OF SFC ASSETS - Appraisal Rights of Stockholders".
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS
The sale of SFC assets is expected to result in a gain to the Company for
federal income tax purposes. The sale of SFC should not by itself result in the
imposition of federal income taxes upon the Company's stockholders.
CERTAIN RISKS IN THE EVENT OF INSOLVENCY
In the event that SFC, as a matter of State or Federal law is determined
to have been insolvent at the time of the sale or to have been rendered
insolvent as a result of the sale or its financing, or transfer of
consideration for the SFC assets to the Company or JRB upon the consummation
of the sale, or to have become otherwise incapable of paying its debts or to
have been left with assets which are unreasonably diminished, the sale may be
deemed to be a "fraudulent conveyance" or other impermissible distribution
under applicable law and may therefore be subject to certain claims of
certain creditors of SFC or its trustee in a bankruptcy proceeding. In the
event that the Company, as a matter of State or Federal law, is determined to
have been insolvent at the time of the sale of SFC assets, to have been
rendered insolvent as a result of the sale or its financing, to have become
otherwise incapable of paying its debts or to have been left with assets
which are unreasonably diminished, the sale may be deemed to be a "fraudulent
conveyance" or other impermissible
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distribution under applicable law. In that event, the sale may be subject to
claims of certain creditors of the Company or its trustee in bankruptcy if a
bankruptcy proceeding were filed. If the sale is determined to have been a
fraudulent transfer, the transfer could be set aside and the property
transferred or the value thereof could be recovered from the recipients of
the distribution.
BUSINESS FOLLOWING THE SALE
Following the sale of SFC assets the Company's principal line of business
will be its Field of Dreams franchise business. It may also operate the
remaining SFC Heidi's restaurants under some format or organization.
AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES
The Company is proposing to amend its Articles of Incorporation to (a)
change its name to Dreams, Inc. (b) increase authorized shares from 10,000,000
to 50,000,000, and (c) to implement the provisions of the Utah Revised Business
Corporation Act regarding the limitation of director liability. The Company
will use the increased authorized shares to issue an additional 6,730,780
shares, 4,930,780 of which it is obligated to issue to Sam D. Battistone. The
Company will also use the increased authorized shares in the future for various
corporate purposes. The amendment regarding limitation of director liability
will allow the Company's directors to benefit from the provisions of the Utah
Revised Business Corporation Act. See "AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION."
APPRAISAL RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS
Sections 16-10a-1301 through 16-10a-1331 of the Utah Revised Business
Corporation Act (the "Utah Act") confer appraisal rights upon any stockholder of
a Utah corporation taking exception with the Asset Sale Agreement.
Section 16-10a-1302 grants the right to any shareholder to dissent from the
Asset Sale Agreement and obtain payment for the fair value of shares held by
such shareholders in the event of the consummation of the Asset Sale Agreement.
A beneficial shareholder may assert dissenters' rights only if he dissents with
respect all shares of which he is the beneficial owner. Section 16-10a-1320
requires the Company to notify shareholders of the proposed sale of SFC Assets
and to provide a copy of the applicable statutes. A copy of Part 13 of the Utah
Act, Dissenter's Rights, is attached to this Proxy as Appendix "C". Section
16-10a-1321 requires that any shareholder who wishes to assert dissenter's
rights must cause the Company to receive, before the vote is taken, a written
notice of his intent to demand payment for shares if the proposed action is
taken, and such shareholder may not vote any of his shares in favor of the
proposed action. In order to be entitled to receive payment for shares, a
shareholder must have been a shareholder with respect to the shares for which
payment is demanded as of the date of the proposed corporate action which
creates the dissenter's rights. A shareholder who does not meet the above
requirements is not entitled to receive payment for his shares. Section 16-10a-
1322 requires that no later than ten (10) days after the effective date of the
proposed sale of SFC, the Company shall deliver notice (the "Dissenter's
Notice") to all shareholders who have complied with the requirements necessary
to be entitled to payment for shares. The Dissenter's Notice shall provide,
among other things, notice that the sale of SFC has been effected, information
regarding the receipt of demands for payments and a form for demanding payments
which form shall request the dissenter to state an address to which payment is
to be made. The Dissenter's Notice must set a date by which the Company must
receive the payment demand which date may not be fewer than thirty (30) and no
more than seventy (70) days after the date that Dissenter's Notice was given.
Under Section 16-10a-1323 a shareholder who has given the Company notice of his
intention to demand payment and who meets the requirements in order to be
entitled to receive payment for shares, must, in accordance with the terms of
the Dissenter's Notice, cause the Company to receive a payment demand, deposit
his certificates for his certificated shares in accordance with the terms of the
Dissenter's Notice, and if required by the Company
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in the Dissenter's Notice, certify in writing whether or not he acquired
beneficial ownership of the shares before the date of the first announcement to
news media or to shareholders of the terms of the proposed sale of SFC Assets.
A shareholder who demands payment retains all rights of a shareholder except the
right to transfer the shares until the effective date of the proposed sale of
SFC Assets and has only the right to receive payment for the shares after the
effective date of the sale of SFC Assets. A shareholder who does not demand
payment and deposit share certificates as required, by the date or dates set out
in the Dissenter's Notice, is not entitled to payment for shares.
Section 16-10a-1325 requires the Company to pay to each dissenter who
has met all requirements the fair value of the dissenter's shares plus
interest and such payment must be made on or before the later of the
effective date of the sale of SFC Assets or the receipt by the Company of the
payment demand. Each payment by the Company must be accompanied by the
Company's balance sheet as of the end of its most recent fiscal year or, if
not available, the end of the fiscal year ending not more than sixteen (16)
months before the date of payment, an income statement for that year, a
statement of changes in shareholders equity for that year and a statement of
cash flow for that year, and the latest available interim financial
statements, if any. The balance sheet and statements referred to above must
be audited if the Company customarily provides audited financial statements
to shareholders. In addition, the Company must provide a statement of the
Company's estimate of the fair value of the shares and the amount of interest
payable with respect to the shares, a statement of the dissenter's rights to
demand payment and a copy of the applicable statute. If the effective date of
the sale of SFC Assets does not occur within sixty (60) days after the date
which the Company set for the receipt of payment demands, the Company shall
return all deposited certificates and release the transfer restrictions
imposed on un-certificated shares and all shareholders who submitted a demand
for payment shall thereafter have all rights of shareholders as if no demand
for payment had been made. If the effective date of the sale of SFC Assets
occurs more than sixty (60) days after the date set by the Company as the
date by which it must receive payment demands then the Company must send a
new Dissenter's Notice and all other requirements with regard to the Company
shall again be applicable. The Company is entitled to make special provision
regarding shares acquired after the public announcement of the proposed sale
of SFC Assets. A dissenter who has not accepted an offer made by the Company
may notify the Company in writing of his own estimate of the fair value of
his shares and demand payment of the estimated amount plus interest less any
payment previously made by the Company if the dissenter believes that the
amount paid or offered is less than fair value of the shares, or the Company
has failed to make payment within the sixty (60) day period, or the Company,
having failed to take a proposed corporate action which created dissenter's
rights, does not return the deposited certificates. A dissatisfied dissenter
waives the right to demand such payment unless he causes the Company to
receive such notice within thirty (30) days after the Company has made its
offer to make payment for his shares. The Utah Act makes provision for
judicial appraisal by the district court, Utah County, of shares in the event
that the demand for payment remains unresolved. The fair value determined by
the Court may be more or less than the consideration value of the proposed
transaction. No Utah Court in a reported opinion has stated how fair value
would be determined. Shareholders may wish to consult with counsel for a
prediction of how fair value may be determined. The Court in such an
appraisal action shall determine all costs of the proceeding, including the
reasonable compensation and expenses of appraisers and assess such costs
against the Company except the Court may assess costs against all or some of
the dissenters if it finds that the dissenters acted arbitrarily, vexatiously
or not in good faith. The Court may also assess the fees and expenses of
counsel and experts against the Company if the Court finds that the Company
did not substantially comply with the applicable provisions of the Revised
Utah Business Corporation Act, Section 16-10a-1320 through 16-10a-1328 or
against either the Company or one or more of the dissenters in favor of
another party if the Court finds that the party against whom the fees and
expenses were assessed acted arbitrarily, vexatiously or not in good faith.
STOCKHOLDERS WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTICE OTHER THAN REQUIRED IN SECTIONS
16-10a-1320 THROUGH 16-10a-1328 OF THE RUNNING OF ANY TIME PERIODS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE EXERCISING OF DISSENTER'S RIGHTS. ANY STOCKHOLDER FAILING TO MAKE
DEMANDS AND COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 16-10a-1320 THROUGH 16-10a-
1328 SHALL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE PROPOSED SALE OF SFC ASSETS. A VOTE
AGAINST THE SALE WILL NOT ITSELF CONSTITUTE COMPLIANCE WITH THE
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REQUIREMENTS OF DISSENTER'S RIGHTS. THE STOCKHOLDER WILL NOT HAVE THE RIGHT
OF APPRAISAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY SHARES HE VOTES IN FAVOR OF THE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT.
The above is a summary of what the Company believes to be material
information regarding appraisal rights. Shareholders are advised to carefully
read the sections of the Revised Utah Business Corporation Act attached hereto
as Appendix "C".
INTRODUCTION
INFORMATION REGARDING PROXIES
The accompanying proxy is solicited by and on behalf of the Board of
Directors of the Company for use at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be
held on March 28, 1996, at 42-620 Caroline Court, Palm Desert,
California at 8:00 o'clock a.m. local time, and at any adjournments thereof.
When a proxy in the form enclosed with this Proxy Statement is returned
properly executed, the shares represented thereby will be voted at the Annual
Meeting in accordance with the directions indicated thereon or, if no direction
is indicated, the shares will be voted in accordance with the recommendations of
the Board of Directors. A stockholder who executes and returns the enclosed
proxy may revoke it at any time prior to its exercise by giving written notice
of such revocation to the Secretary of the Company or by revoking it in person
at the Annual Meeting. Attendance at the Annual Meeting by a stockholder who
has executed and returned the enclosed proxy does not alone revoke such proxy.
The costs of preparing and mailing this Notice and Proxy Statement and the
enclosed form of proxy will be paid by the Company. In addition to soliciting
proxies by mail, officers and regular employees of the Company may, at the
Company's expense, solicit proxies in person and by telephone or facsimile. The
Company will pay brokers, nominees, fiduciaries and other custodians their
reasonable fees and expenses for sending solicitation material to principals and
obtaining their instructions.
OUTSTANDING STOCK AND VOTING RIGHTS
As of the close of business on MARCH 14, 1996, the record date for the
determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, there
were (not including exercisable options or rights to acquire shares)
10,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock, $.05 par value per share
issued and outstanding, each of which is entitled to one vote on each matter
presented at the Annual Meeting. The Company has no other class of voting
securities outstanding. The shares have neither cumulative voting rights nor
preemptive rights.
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth as of March 31, 1995, the number of the
Company's voting securities beneficially owned by persons who own five percent
or more of the Company's voting stock, by each director, and by all officers and
directors as a group.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name and Address Number of Percent
Title and of Type of Shares of
Class Beneficial Owner Ownership Owned Class(5)
----- ---------------- --------- ------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$.05 par value Sam D. Battistone Record and 12,424,275(1)(6) 50.4%
Common Stock 42-620 Caroline Court Beneficial
Palm Desert, California 92211
$.05 par value Dale E. Larsson Record and 1,011,800(2) 6%
Common Stock 1776 North State Street, Suite 130 Beneficial
Orem, Utah 84057
$.05 par value Joseph D. Casey Record and 200,500(3) 1.2%
Common Stock 42-620 Caroline Court Beneficial
Palm Desert, California 92211
$.05 par value All Officers and Beneficial 9,636,575(1)(2)(3) 57.6%
Common Stock Directors as a Record and
Group (3 persons)(4)
</TABLE>
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(1)Calculated with reference to Rule 13-3(d(1). Includes 4,930,780 shares
which will be issued immediately upon amendment of the Company's
Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized shares. Also includes
635,225 shares owned by family members of which Mr. Battistone disclaims
ownership.
(2)Includes 1,000,000 shares which will be issued upon increase of
authorized shares.
(3)Includes 200,000 shares which are the subject of immediately exercisable
options.
(4)The directors and officers have sole voting and investment power as to
the shares beneficially owned by them.
(5)Based upon 16,730,780 shares which includes options currently
exercisable and shares which will be issued upon amendment of the Company's
Articles of Incorporation.
(6)Includes 4,000,000 shares owned by Battistone Financial Group which is
owned by J. Roger Battistone, the brother of Sam D. Battistone.
Sam D. Battistone disclaims ownership of those 4,000,000 shares.
Sam D. Battistone, the Company's majority shareholder and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company has pledged to B.A. Leasing and Capital Corporation, an
unaffiliated corporation, all shares of common stock of the Company which he now
owns or may acquire in the future to secure personal indebtedness. Should there
be a default on that indebtedness, and should a secured creditor foreclose on
its interest in Mr. Battistone's stock, control of the Company could change.
Under Mr. Battistone's employment agreement with the Company, if such event were
to occur and if Mr. Battistone were discharged or his duties changed or his
compensation were reduced as a consequence of such a change in control, then the
Company is obligated to pay Mr. Battistone, within 30 days after the date of
such change in control, a sum equal to all salary and bonuses due Mr. Battistone
from the date of such change in control through November 30, 1998 or 24 months
salary and bonus, whichever is greater. In addition, the Company would be
obligated to pay Mr. Battistone any bonuses which have been accrued but not yet
paid. The payments to be made to Mr. Battistone in such event could require a
significant expenditure of cash by the Company, and significantly deplete the
Company's working capital.
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Three directors are nominated for election at the Annual Meeting, each to
serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until his successor is
elected and qualified.
All of the nominees for election as directors are now members of the Board
of Directors. Mr. Battistone and Mr. Larsson were elected by the stockholders
at the last meeting. Mr. Casey was appointed in September 1992 by the Company's
Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term of a director who resigned in
April 1992. The names of the three nominees for election as directors are
listed below together with certain personal information, including the present
principal occupation and recent business experience of each nominee. All
Directors serve until a resignation or replacement.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Serving as
Director of
Company Position Held With the
Name and Address Age Since Company and Its Subsidiaries
---------------- --- ----- ----------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sam D. Battistone 56 1983 Director, President
42-620 Caroline Court
Palm Desert, California 92211
Dale E. Larsson 51 1983 Director, Secretary-Treasurer
1776 North State Street
Suite 130
Orem, Utah 84057
Joseph D. Casey 44 1992 Director, Vice President
42-620 Caroline Court
Palm Desert, California 92211
</TABLE>
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
SAM D. BATTISTONE. For more than the past five years, Sam D. Battistone
has been majority shareholder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and
a Director of the Company. He was the principal owner, founder and served as
Chairman of the Board, President and Governor of the New Orleans Jazz and Utah
Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1974 to 1986. In 1983,
he was appointed by the Commissioner of the NBA to the Advisory Committee of the
Board of Governors of the NBA. He held that position until the Company sold its
interest in the Team. He served as a founding director of Sambo's Restaurants,
Inc. and variously as President, Chief Executive Officer, Vice-Chairman and
Chairman of the Board of Directors from 1967 to 1979. During that period,
Sambo's grew from a regional operation of 59 restaurants to a national chain of
more than 1,100 Units in 47 states. From 1971 to 1973, he served on the Board
of Directors of the National Restaurant Association.
DALE E. LARSSON. For more than the past five years Dale E. Larsson has
been the Secretary-Treasurer and director of the Company. Mr. Larsson graduated
from Brigham Young University in 1971 with a degree in business. From 1972 to
1980, Mr. Larsson served as controller of Invest West Financial Corporation, a
Santa Barbara, California based real estate company. From 1980 to 1981, he was
employed by Invest West Financial Corporation as a real estate representative.
From 1981 to 1982, he served as the corporate controller of WMS Famco, a Nevada
corporation based in Salt Lake City, Utah, which engaged in the business of
investing in land, restaurants and radio stations.
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JOSEPH D. CASEY. Mr. Casey became President of DFC in September 1990 and
Vice President of the Company in May 1992. Mr. Casey was appointed in September
1992 to fill the unexpired term of a director of the Company who resigned. He
has been actively involved in the sports memorabilia business since 1973 and is
an expert on baseball, football, and basketball cards. He was an owner of four
retail sports memorabilia stores in Utah between 1980 and 1990. Between 1976
and 1987 he was involved with the "Taco Time" restaurant chain as a restaurant
manager, restaurant owner and Vice President of the Craig Food Industries (Taco
Time) sub-franchisee. Mr. Casey is an expert in trading cards and sports
memorabilia.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Section 16(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 requires the
Company's officers and directors and persons who own more than 10% of a
registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file reports of
ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Officers and directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by
Securities and Exchange Commission regulation to furnish the Company with copies
of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on review of the copies of such forms furnished to the
Company, the Company believes that during the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995
all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and
greater than 10% beneficial owners were complied with.
BOARD COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS
The Company's Board of Directors has no audit, compensation or nominating
committees. Directors are not compensated for serving on the Company's Board of
Directors. However, each member is also an officer of the Company or its
subsidiaries and each such person receives compensation in that capacity. During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995, the Board of Directors did not formally
meet but acted three (3) times by unanimous consent.
COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The following table sets forth information concerning compensation for
services in all capacities to the Company and its subsidiaries for fiscal years
ended March 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995 of those persons who were, at March 31,
1995, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the other three most highly
compensated executive officers of the Company.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Long-Term
Compensation
------------
Name and principal Other Annual Restricted
Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation Stock Award
-------- ---- ------ ----- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sam D. Battistone 1995 $120,000 $-0- $-0- $-0-
President and Chief 1994 $120,000 $-0- $12,750(1) $-0-
Executive Officer of 1993 $240,000 $-0- $33,317(1) $-0-
Company
Dale E. Larsson 1995 $ 96,000 $-0- $ 3,374(3) $-0-
Secretary/Treasurer 1994 $ 96,000 $-0- $ 3,551(3) $-0-
and Chief Financial 1993 $ 96,000 $-0- $-0- $-0-
Officer of Company
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Joseph D. Casey 1995 $ 96,000(2) $-0- $-0- $-0-
Vice President of 1994 $ 96,000(2) $-0- $-0- $-0-
Company and 1993 $134,250(2) $-0- $-0- $-0-
President of Dreams
Franchise Corporation
Steve Merrill 1995 $ 75,005 $ 12,000 $ 11,900(3) $-0-
President of Shari's 1994 $ 75,000 $ 12,000 $ 11,905(3) $-0-
Franchise Corporation 1993 $ 76,447 $ 14,017 $ 12,129(3) $-0-
</TABLE>
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(1) Other Annual Compensation includes the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994 1993
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Club Membership $0 $12,750 $18,000
Life Insurance $0 $ -0- $11,654
Other $0 $ -0- $ 3,663
-- ------- -------
Total $0 $12,750 $33,317
-- ------- -------
-- ------- -------
</TABLE>
(2) These amounts do not include interest earned on notes payable to this
officer totaling $19,479 and $15,811 during the years ended March 31, 1994 and
1993 respectively. Also, these amounts do not include merchandise purchased
from this officer totalling $6,610 during the year ended March 31, 1993.
(3) Represents compensation resulting from use of a company automobile.
OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR.
NONE.
OPTION EXERCISED IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FISCAL YEAR END OPTION VALUES.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Value of Unexercised
Shares In-The-Money
Acquired Number of Unexercised Options at March 31, 1995
On Value Options at March 31, 1995 Exercisable/
Name Exercise Realized Exercisable/Unexercisable Unexercisable
- ---- -------- -------- ------------------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Dale E. Larsson -0- -0- 1,000,000(1)/-0- $14,000/$56,000
Joseph D. Casey -0- -0- 200,000/800,000 $14,000/$56,000
</TABLE>
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(1) Shares will be issued to Mr. Larsson upon amendment of the Company's
Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized shares.
EMPLOYMENT/BONUS AGREEMENTS AND CHANGE IN CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS.
In November 1988, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Sam
D. Battistone. The Employment Agreement was amended on November 1, 1993. The
amended Employment Agreement provides that the Company shall employ Mr.
Battistone through November 1998 at a minimum salary of $120,000 per
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year. The Employment Agreement also provides that Mr. Battistone shall receive
an annual bonus equal to 10% of the Company's pre-tax profits for each of the
Company's fiscal years. The time that any bonus payment is paid to Mr.
Battistone is determined by the Board of Directors. Bonuses accrued but not
paid become liabilities of the Company but do not accrue interest. The
Employment Agreement provides that bonus amounts may be paid quarterly based
upon estimates of profits. In no event shall the bonus exceed $1,000,000 during
any fiscal year even if the Company's pre-tax income should exceed $10,000,000.
Should the Company pay any quarterly bonus based upon estimated profits, which
bonus exceeds the amount that would have been paid annually based upon actual
profits, the excess amount will be subtracted from any salary payable to Mr.
Battistone. If the Company terminates Mr. Battistone's employment other than
for cause, or if Mr. Battistone dies or becomes disabled during the term of
employment, the Company is obligated to pay Mr. Battistone or his successor a
severance payment equal to twenty-four months salary and bonuses. In the event
that Mr. Battistone is discharged in anticipation of or subsequent to a change
of control, or Mr. Battistone's duties are changed or his compensation is
reduced, as the consequence of a change in control, then the Company is
obligated to pay Mr. Battistone within 30 days after the date of such change in
control or change or breach in his employment a sum equal to all salary and
bonuses due from the date of such change in control through November 30, 1998 or
twenty-four months' salary and bonuses, whichever is greater. In addition, the
Company will be obligated to pay Mr. Battistone any bonuses which have been
accrued but have not been paid. The Employment Agreement also provides for
health and life insurance, automobile use and professional dues. As partial
compensation for services from 1988 to 1993, the Company assigned a country club
membership to Mr. Battistone. The Company and Mr. Battistone intend to renew
the employment agreement on the same or different terms.
On March 31, 1992, Sam D. Battistone and the Company entered into a Stock
Bonus Agreement (the "Stock Bonus Agreement") pursuant to which Mr. Battistone
paid for and was issued 69,220 shares of common stock and acquired the right to
require the Company to issue to him 4,930,780 of its common stock (the "Stock").
In consideration for the stock and the right to acquire the Stock, Mr.
Battistone paid the Company the sum of $250,000; $175,000 in the form of the
release of accrued wages and $75,000 in cash. At the time of the Stock Bonus
Agreement, the Company did not have sufficient authorized shares to issue the
Stock to Mr. Battistone. The Company is required to amend its Articles of
Incorporation to increase its authorized shares to a number sufficient to issue
the Stock to Mr. Battistone. At the meeting of shareholders described in this
Proxy Statement, the Company intends to increase authorized shares to a level
sufficient for the Company to meet its obligation to issue 4,930,780 shares to
Mr. Battistone. After the Stock is issued to Mr. Battistone, the Company will
have options to repurchase shares of the Stock for a price of $0.05 per share,
the same price Mr. Battistone paid for the Stock. The options cover 100% of the
stock until March 31, 1994. Following March 31, 1994, Mr. Battistone vests in,
and the options cease to cover, an additional 10% per year until Mr. Battistone
is 50% vested on the seventh anniversary of the Stock Bonus Agreement. On the
eighth anniversary of the Stock Bonus Agreement, Mr. Battistone becomes 80%
vested in the shares, on the ninth anniversary of the Stock Bonus Agreement, Mr.
Battistone becomes 95% vested in the shares and on the tenth anniversary of the
Stock Bonus Agreement, Mr. Battistone becomes vested in all of the shares. All
of the shares of Stock which will be received by Mr. Battistone pursuant to the
terms of the Stock Bonus Agreement will be restricted. Pursuant to the terms of
a Stock Pledge Agreement dated March 22, 1994, Mr. Battistone has agreed to
pledge to B.A. Leasing and Capital Corporation, upon acquisition, any and all
additional shares of stock of StratAmerica Corporation received by him.
Pursuant to that agreement, upon receipt of the 4,930,780 shares by Mr.
Battistone, Mr. Battistone will be obligated to pledge those shares to B.A.
Leasing and Capital Corporation, subject to the option of the Company to buy
them back, as discussed above. Issuance of the shares to Mr. Battistone will
decrease the percentage of issued and outstanding shares held by the public.
In December 1990, the Company and Joseph D. Casey entered into an agreement
which provides for the purchase by the Company from Mr. Casey of certain
property. The agreement provided that the Company had an exclusive right to
sell all sports memorabilia owned by Mr. Casey or in which Mr. Casey has any
interest. Mr. Casey warranted that he had delivered all such memorabilia to
DFC's warehouse where it was held pursuant to the terms of that Agreement. The
Company purchased items of Mr. Casey's memorabilia by notifying Mr.
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Casey of its intention to purchase and receiving a purchase price quote from Mr.
Casey. The Company purchased the memorabilia on an installment basis under
which it had 20 years to make full payment for the memorabilia purchased. The
Company was required to make quarterly payments to Mr. Casey which amortized the
full purchase price over the 20 year period with interest accruing at the rate
of 9% per annum. At any time after purchase of any memorabilia, the Company
could return memorabilia to Mr. Casey for full credit against the amount payable
to Mr. Casey. However, no interest payments made by the Company to Mr. Casey
were refundable. As of March 31, 1995, the Company owes no principal or
interest to Mr. Casey pursuant to the terms of the memorabilia agreement.
During the period March 31, 1993 to March 31, 1994, the Company paid $17,000 of
accrued interest and no principal to Mr. Casey pursuant to the memorabilia
agreement. In February 1994 the Company transferred inventory to Mr. Casey in
settlement of all unpaid principal and interest. In May 1992, the Company
borrowed $96,000 from Mr. Casey pursuant to a 12% demand note. Interest of
$10,560 accrued on that note during fiscal year ended March 31, 1994. On March
31, 1994 the Company satisfied all obligations to Mr. Casey by assigning certain
inventory to Mr. Casey. The assignment satisfied a total of $600,375 of
principal and interest owed Mr. Casey. DFC and Mr. Casey intend to, in the near
future, enter into a two year employment agreement under which Mr. Casey will
receive a salary of $96,000 per year. The Company and Mr. Casey have also
discussed the exercise by Mr. Casey of his option to purchase 1,000,000 shares
of the Company's common stock and the purchase by Mr. Casey of 100,000 shares of
DFC. The price discussed is $180,000 for exercise of the option to acquire
1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock and $60,000 for acquisition of
100,000 shares of DFC common stock. The total purchase price for the shares of
the Company and DFC to be acquired by Mr. Casey will be paid by a note from Mr.
Casey to the Company in the amount of $240,000 payable over 20 years at 9%
interest. When that transaction is consummated the Company intends to assign
the note from Mr. Casey to Invest West Sports, Inc., a corporation wholly owned
by Sam D. Battistone, president of the Company, in satisfaction of outstanding
debt of the Company to Invest West Sports, Inc.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
THE COMPANY'S POLICY REGARDING TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES. The Company
does not have a written policy with regard to transactions with affiliates.
Transactions with affiliates are reviewed by the Company's board of directors.
If the Company's board of directors, in the exercise of their fiduciary duty,
believes that the transaction with an affiliate is unfair to the Company or its
shareholders, such transaction is either not addressed for board approval or the
transaction is rejected. The Company does not obtain outside review of
transactions with affiliates to insure fairness to the Company and its
shareholders. In all cases the Board of Directors believes they are exercising
fiduciary duties to the Company and the shareholders in the approval of such
transactions. The terms of all transactions between the Company and an
affiliate, including purchase price or sale price, are determined by
negotiations between the affiliate and the Company's Board of Directors. In all
cases, the affiliate, as a member of the Board of Directors, may vote in favor
of or against any proposed transaction and may attempt to influence the votes of
other members of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors does not, in
each instance, attempt to insure that the terms of each transaction are at least
as advantageous to the Company as those that could be obtained from an unrelated
third party. Each of the Company's directors is also an officer and full time
employee of the Company and must be considered an affiliate of the Company.
Shareholder consent to the sale of SFC assets is being sought as a condition to
the closing of such sale and a result of the relative size of SFC as an asset of
StratAmerica compared to the other assets of StratAmerica. See "PROPOSAL TO
APPROVE THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS - Conflicts of Interest".
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS
DESCRIPTION OF THE SFC ASSET SALE
The Company, SFC, and Subsidiaries have agreed, subject to certain terms
and conditions, including a condition of stockholder approval, to sell to SMC
the assets associated with the SFC's ten (10) Shari's
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restaurants, stores located in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Colorado Springs, Colorado;
Hemet, California; Irving, Texas; Meadowbrook, in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Palm
Springs, California; Red Bluff, California; Sacramento, California; Scottsbluff,
Nebraska; and Westminster, Colorado (the "Purchased Restaurants"). Those assets
include all accounts receivable, refunds and deposits, prepaid expenses, cash,
contract rights, leasehold interests and leasehold improvements, fixtures and
equipment, inventory, books and records, workers' compensation refunds and
permits. Those assets may be referred to in this Proxy Statement as the "SFC
Assets". The SFC Assets do not include the Company's three (3) Heidi's format
restaurants in La Mesa, California; Lemon Grove, California and San Mateo,
California (the "Retained Restaurants"). The principal executive offices of SMC
are located at 8205 S.W. Creekside Place, Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7112. SMC's
phone number is (503) 641-6338. SMC owns and operates 79 Shari's format
restaurants located in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. SMC was
previously owned by the Company. In 1989 the Company sold all of the capital
stock of SMC to a corporation owned by Larry G. Hatfield and John E. Elorriaga,
which corporation was merged into SMC with SMC being the surviving corporation.
Mr. Hatfield is the Chairman and Chief Executive officer of SMC. Mr. Elorriaga
is not an officer or employee of SMC. Neither Mr. Hatfield nor Mr. Elorriaga is
a director, officer, employee, or shareholder of the Company or SFC. While SMC
currently licenses to SFC use of the "Shari's" name and performs certain
management services to SFC's restaurants, SMC is not an affiliate of the
Company. In 1985 SMC sold nine (9) of the Purchased Restaurants to SFC, which
was then known as Restaurants, Etc. At that time, Restaurants, Etc. was not
owned by the Company. Under the terms of that sale, SMC continued to be
contingently liable under each of the real property leases for each of eight (8)
of the Purchased Restaurants. SMC is purchasing the SFC Assets in order to
expand its restaurant operations, manage its risk under the Purchased
Restaurants real property leases and maintain its goodwill with purveyors who
sell goods to both SFC and SMC. The transaction will be accounted for by SMC as
a purchase of assets for financial reporting purposes. The terms of the Asset
Purchase Agreement were negotiated by representatives of the Company and SMC on
an arms-length basis. The Company's Board of Directors, in order to conserve
the Company's very limited resources, determined not to retain a third party to
render a fairness opinion regarding the transaction. Further, the Board of
Directors determined not to obtain a third party appraisal of SFC but has
carefully evaluated the financial condition of SFC and its value as a going
concern under current conditions and under a reorganization under Chapter 11 of
the United States Bankruptcy Code. In consideration for the SFC Assets, SMC
will assume SFC liabilities associated with the Purchased Restaurants in the
approximate amount of $1,350,000(1), pay $300,000 in cash to SFC, deliver to
SFC the $120,000 Note and the $480,000 Note, release StratAmerica from
obligations owed SMC in the approximate amount of $64,000, release SFC from
royalties payable to SMC accrued from June 8 through March 14, 1996, in the
approximate amount of $232,600, conditioned upon the consummation of the SFC
Asset sale transaction. In addition, the $50,000 Krausz Consideration is
acknowledged to be additional consideration for the SFC Assets. At Closing, SFC
will deliver to the Company the $300,000 cash and the $120,000 Note. SFC will
assign to JRB the $480,000 Note. In consideration for the $480,000 Note, JRB
and BFG will release SFC and the Company from total indebtedness of
approximately $2,273,000. The Company's Board of Directors believes that the
proposed transaction is fair to and in the best interest of the Company and its
shareholders.
The Asset Sale Agreement setting forth the terms of the SFC Asset sale is
attached as Appendix A hereto. In addition to the description herein of the
terms thereof shareholders are urged to carefully review Appendix A. The
Company anticipates that the employees of SFC will continue to be employees of
SMC after the closing.
SFC shall pay its and the Company's expenses in connection with this
transaction. The principal amount of the $480,000 promissory note and the
$120,000 promissory note shall be decreased pro rata by the amount of the
transaction costs paid by SFC and for other expenses. The Company's total
expenses of the transaction are expected to range from $115,000 TO
$150,000.
On February 8, 1996, SFC and Shari's of Laramie, Inc. sold the Shari's
Format Restaurant located in Laramie, Wyoming to SMC. The Laramie restaurant
was sold to raise cash to continue operations and fund the
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transaction costs pending the closing of the proposed transaction. SMC paid
$400,000 cash for the Laramie restaurant. The cash is maintained in an SFC
account managed by SMC pursuant to the terms of the Services Agreement to fund
the cost of the proposed transaction, to settle certain litigation and to pay
operation expenses. If, at closing of the proposed transaction, cash remains in
the account, such cash is returned to SMC and the $120,000 Note and the $480,000
Note are proportionately increased.
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(1)This amount does not include approximately $1,500,000 representing the
present value (discounted at 11%) of future lease payments on two closed
restaurant locations which will be assumed by SMC in connection with the
proposed sale of SFC Assets.
DESCRIPTION OF SFC'S BUSINESS
SFC operates restaurants under the tradenames "Shari's" and "Heidi's". SFC
has entered into agreements with SMC for the license of rights to use the
Shari's format and for certain management services. All but one SFC restaurant
is located in a freestanding building. The menu offers a variety of breakfast,
lunch and dinner selections at moderate prices. Whenever possible, SFC
purchases its inventory of food products from single sources to provide
standardized quality at lower cost than could be obtained from multiple sources.
SFC does not have a commissary or warehouse facility. Rather, it relies on
single source suppliers to provide any inventory warehousing necessary. SFC's
restaurants are open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Each restaurant has one
manager, one assistant manager and servers and kitchen personnel. SFC owns ten
(10) Shari's restaurants located in the States of California, Wyoming, Colorado
and Nebraska. The restaurant located in Palm Springs is currently closed. SFC
subleases one restaurant location in Irving, Texas to Panda Cafe Corporation, a
Texas corporation, an unrelated operator. SFC owns three (3) Heidi's
restaurants in California. One of those restaurants is currently closed. Those
restaurants employ the same system as the Shari's format restaurants and have
the same menu. Each restaurant is located in a leased building. Each lease
requires the payment of rent based upon a percentage of gross sales with a
monthly minimum. The minimum rent charge for most leases increases in the later
years of the lease. In some cases, the increase is tied to the Cost of Living
Index. The leases are in most cases with owners of shopping malls and other
developers. When the restaurants are in connection with shopping malls, SFC may
be required to pay merchants' association dues and common area fees and may be
subject to conditions, covenants and restrictions of the malls and merchants'
association.
SFC Employs a number of advertising techniques to market its restaurants.
Included among these techniques are radio spots, newspaper advertising and other
print media, and fliers mailed or delivered to potential customers. SFC employs
approximately 90 full-time and 430 part-time employees, including office
personnel, managers, assistant managers, waitresses and kitchen personnel.
Employees are not represented by any union.
SMC owns a United States patent for its hexagonal restaurant design and has
registered servicemarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for
"Shari's", "Shari's and design", and a slogan used in a past promotion. SMC has
licensed to SFC certain rights to use the Shari's building and Shari's
servicemark.
SFC is subject to various federal, state and local provisions affecting its
restaurant business, including health and sanitation standards. The restaurants
are also subject to licensing and regulatory control in the dispensing of beer
and alcoholic beverages. SFC is also the subject of immigration laws which
regulate the employment of aliens and the Fair Labor Standards Act which governs
such matters as minimum wages, overtime and other working conditions. Changes
in the minimum wage directly increase SFC's labor costs.
The restaurant business is highly competitive and there are a large number
of restaurants and other food and beverage service operations operated by
entities both larger and smaller than SFC, which compete directly or indirectly
in all areas which SFC operates. The principal competitive factors in the
industry are location,
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quality and taste of food, price, service, appearance and atmosphere. Larger
competitors may realize economies of scale not available to SFC and because of
their stronger financial position may be able to price items more aggressively.
Smaller family-owned competitors may be able to operate with lower labor costs.
Pursuant to a written agreement, SMC provides to SFC accounting services
and operational advice. The Agreement provides that for an initial five year
period beginning in 1990, terminable at the end of any year upon 120 days notice
by either party, SMC shall perform accounting, operational and marketing
services for SFC. If not terminated during the initial five year term, the
Agreement is automatically extended for an additional five year period.
Pursuant to the current Agreement, SFC pays SMC $1,150 per accounting period per
restaurant owned by SFC. The Agreement also requires SFC to reimburse SMC for
all travel costs incurred in connection with the Agreement. Prior to that
Agreement, SFC paid SMC $25,000 as an origination setup fee and a $25,000 per
month fee.
SFC has a non-exclusive license from SMC to operate and expand Shari's
format restaurants in California, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. The
term of the non-exclusive license is ten years beginning in December 1985
with two additional ten year renewal terms. The terms of the non-exclusive
license provide for a royalty payment to SMC of two and one-half percent of
gross sales of each restaurant using the Shari's patented building design or
the Shari's servicemark. Pursuant to the terms of the Asset Sale Agreement,
royalties accrued from June 8 through March 29, 1996, have been
suspended and SFC will be released from the obligation to pay such suspended
royalties if the SFC Asset sale is consummated. At March 14, 1996, the
amount of the suspended royalties was approximately $232,600. Royalty
payments are paid monthly. The non-exclusive license also requires that upon
opening any restaurant using the patented design or Shari's servicemark, SMC
shall be paid the sum of $25,000. The terms of that license agreement have
been modified for new restaurants opened by SFC under certain terms and
conditions. The directors of SFC are Sam D. Battistone and Dale E. Larsson.
CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED SALE
The following describes the Company's consideration of, reasons for, and
decision to sell the SFC Assets to SMC pursuant to the Asset Sale Agreement. In
1991 the Company determined to decrease the number of lines of business in which
it engaged. The Company has closed its two B.B. O'Briens restaurant locations
in Santa Barbara, California and Palm Desert, California and disposed of all of
its real estate investments. The Company has also sold to franchisees and
former employees its Company-owned Field of Dreams stores. In September 1992,
the Company had closed its architectural services and design division. These
dispositions leave the Company with two businesses; SFC restaurants and Field of
Dreams franchising. The following reflects the Board of Directors' analysis
and conclusions regarding its lines of business in connection with the proposed
sale of the SFC Assets:
FIELD OF DREAMS FRANCHISING. Subsequent to the sale to franchisees, some
of whom were formerly employees, of all Company-owned Field of Dreams stores,
the Company focused its activities and resources on the sale and support of
Field of Dreams franchises. The Company believes that the Field of Dreams
franchise business represents its best opportunity for growth without
substantial capital resources which the Company, at this time, does not possess.
The Company intends to publicly and/or privately raise additional capital for
its Field of Dreams business. No underwriter or investor has committed to
invest in or underwrite any offering.
SFC. Subsequent to the sale by the Company of SMC in 1989, the Company's
business plan was to direct its resources to the restaurant business. The
Company believed that Shari's restaurants were a proven successful concept and
could be expanded beyond the SMC principal area of Washington and Oregon. The
Company believed that an acquisition of SFC (then known as Restaurants, Etc.)
would enable it to immediately begin operation of Shari's format restaurants
without the associated costs and delays of multiple unit site selection,
funding, construction and all other elements of a start-up restaurant business.
At the time of
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acquisition of SFC, the Company was not involved in the sports memorabilia
business. Subsequent to the acquisition of SFC, the Company determined that the
condition of the SFC chain was less attractive than expected. It was discovered
that extensive and costly remodeling of the restaurants was required and that
profit projections relied upon in connection of the acquisition were not
accurate. Those financial considerations drastically hampered the Company's
plans for expansion of the SFC chain and conditions ultimately led to the
Company's renegotiation of the purchase price which it had paid for SFC and its
determination to sell SFC and the negotiations in connection with that sale.
During calendar years 1991 and 1992, the Company came to the conclusion that SFC
is a business which can only succeed through expansion. In February 1991 the
Company had entered into an Indebtedness Modification Agreement which required
it to fund development costs, operating short-fall and the costs of furniture,
fixtures and equipment for three (3) additional SFC restaurants. Management
projected those costs to be approximately $250,000 per restaurant. In addition,
there were added costs of existing operations. During fiscal year 1992, SFC
required approximately $400,000 from the Company in order to open its first
additional restaurant to be located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As of March 31, 1992
the Company had a working capital deficit of approximately $3,792,000 and the
Company did not have sufficient liquidity to fund such expansion. The Company
was able to arrange a loan from JRB of approximately $265,000 to fund a portion
of expansion costs. SMC leased approximately $293,000 in restaurant equipment
to SFC in connection with this expansion. Following the opening of the
additional restaurant location in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the Company concluded that
it did not have the resources to meet its obligation to fund future SFC
expansion. In 1991, the Company initiated discussions with third parties
regarding the possible sale or merger of SFC. Information was presented to
J.B.'s Restaurants and Perkins Restaurants. Both companies operate medium to
large chains of restaurants similar in concept to the Shari's format. Summary
financial information was provided to each of those companies and
representatives of those companies visited a number of SFC sites. Subsequent to
their evaluation, both restaurant chains declined to make an offer to purchase
SFC. The Company also discussed with SMC the purchase of SFC. SMC made no
offer of significant consideration at that time.
The Board of Directors also considered a spin-off of all SFC shares to
shareholders. After extensive review it was determined that a spin-off would
require the preparation of a registration statement under the Securities Act of
1933 and the securities laws of each state in which shareholders were resident.
Because of the substantial expense of a registration and a continuance of SFC's
illiquidity and inability to fund expansion, a spin-off was determined not to be
a suitable alternative.
The Company has searched for lending sources, including private individuals
and mortgage lenders other than JRB. The Company found that because of its and
SFC's financial condition, debt financing from alternate sources is not
available.
In September, 1991 the Company negotiated a reduction of approximately
$3,294,000 from the original purchase price it paid to JRB for SFC in 1990. The
reduction was based upon an agreement that the fair value of SFC had been over-
estimated by both parties at the time of purchase. JRB and BFG and the Company
agreed that the fair value of SFC in 1990, the time of the original purchase,
was $423,620.
On January 8, 1993, the Company and BFG executed a definitive agreement
which provided for the sale of all issued and outstanding SFC stock to BFG. In
May 1992, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
preliminary proxy materials regarding the proposed sale of SFC to BFG. The
Company filed multiple responses to staff comments and in November 1994 the
Company concluded that it did not have sufficient resources to fund legal and
accounting fees necessary to satisfy the comments of the SEC and withdrew the
proxy relating to the proposed sale to BFG.
In January 1995, the Company began discussions with SMC regarding SFC,
SFC's financial condition and possible purchase of SFC by SMC. SMC and the
Company negotiated a Letter of Intent which was executed on June 9, 1995. The
definitive Asset Sale Agreement was signed on September 6, 1995. All
negotiations among the parties were arms-length. The Company believes that
SFC's financial condition causes SFC to have nominal
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or no value without a reorganization pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code. The
Company was able to negotiate terms with SMC and JRB which the Company believes
to be preferable to bankruptcy only because SMC has significant contingent
liability as lessee under nine (9) of the Purchased Restaurant leases and JRB
has personally guaranteed two of the Heidi's leases. The Board of Directors
considered the following principal factors in connection with its decision to
sell the SFC Assets under the terms of the Asset Sale Agreement:
1. The financial performance of SFC from the fiscal years 1991 through
1995 has been very poor. SFC sustained a loss of ($809,000) before taxes in
1991, ($768,000) in 1992, ($260,000) in 1993, ($926,000) in 1994 and
($1,048,000) in 1995. All other measures of financial performance reflect the
same deteriorating trends. The only means of financing such losses has been
through loans from JRB. Principal and accrued interest on those loans currently
total approximately $1,685,000. The financially troubled condition of SFC
prevents borrowing from any other party. Continued losses and deteriorating
restaurant physical condition will require substantial additional capital. JRB
has informed the Company that he will loan no further funds to the Company, and
no other source of funds is available.
2. Beginning in 1991, the Company attempted to locate a buyer for SFC.
Information packages regarding SFC were presented to several restaurant chains.
No party other than SMC and BFG expressed any interest in acquiring SFC. During
the period May 1992 to November 1994, the Company attempted to sell the issued
and outstanding shares of SFC to BFG. In May 1992 the Company filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") preliminary proxy materials regarding
a proposed sale of SFC to BFG. The Company filed multiple responses to staff
comments and in November 1994 the Company concluded that it did not have
sufficient resources to fund legal and accounting fees necessary to respond to
SEC comments and withdrew the proxy materials relating to the proposed sale to
BFG.
3. Over the past five years, SFC has accumulated losses of approximately
$3.8 million. Its revenues have been flat despite the addition of a strong
Scottsbluff store. SFC continues to lose substantial amounts despite the
closure of SFC's most unprofitable restaurants. SFC's growth of debt as well as
its growing losses have resulted in significant decreases in shareholder equity,
which as of March 31, 1995 was ($1,590,000). Because of losses incurred during
each of the past five years, even adjusting for loss on restaurant closure and
goodwill amortization, using price-earning ratios, capitalization of cash flow
or earnings, or salvage or liquidation value or any other method of valuation,
the board of directors concluded that SFC has negative or no going concern
value. Under existing conditions, SFC is faced with operating losses caused in
part by lease obligations and royalty fees which are payable to SMC. SFC has
been unable to negotiate more favorable lease terms because of the subleases it
has with SMC. As a result, management has estimated the value of SFC assuming
SFC discharged its obligations in bankruptcy under leases of poorly performing
and closed restaurants and eliminate royalties on restaurants that it chooses
not to close.
In making these estimates, the Company first normalized earnings for SFC.
The normalization of earnings involved two steps. First, items which have
impacted SFC's earnings and are not expected to repeat or persist were adjusted.
The second step involved identification of a trend in the normalized earnings to
eliminate random fluctuations in a particular year and project future expected
earnings. In performing these calculations, it was assumed SFC would be able to
reject its leases on Shari's stores located in Westminster and Colorado Springs,
Colorado; Hemet, La Jolla, and Palm Springs, California; and Irving, Texas.
Additionally, it was assumed that Heidi's leases located in El Cajon and La
Mesa, California would also be rejected. Additionally, it was assumed SFC would
discontinue paying royalties to SMC on Shari's restaurants. Also, interest on
related party loans totalling $1,460,000 would be discontinued because the loans
are assumed to be forgiven. Accordingly, the following adjustments were made to
the Company's historical reported net loss.
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a. Loss on restaurant closures are added back to the reported net loss.
Since previously closed unprofitable stores would be closed under these
assumptions, these losses would not occur in the future.
b. Assumed closed store historical losses will not occur in the future
and are added back to the reported loss.
c. Assumed royalties paid to SMC for stores not closed will not occur in
the future and are added back to the reported loss.
d. Goodwill amortization is added back to the reported net loss because
this expense is not an ongoing expense of the assumed reorganized company.
e. Interest on loans from related parties is added back to the reported
net loss because the debt is to be forgiven.
f. A provision for certain litigation was added back to reported net loss
during 1994 based on the fact that this litigation is not expected to
repeat or persist in the future.
g. Adjusted assumed net income (normalized earnings), used as a basis for
forecasting future income and cash flows of SFC, is calculated as follows:
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<CAPTION>
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Reported net loss $(809,000) $(768,000) $(260,000) $(926,000) $(1,048,000)
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Loss on restaurant closure 177,000 149,000 158,000 245,000 540,000
Losses from assumed
restaurants closed 507,000 416,000 332,000 495,000 275,000
Royalties on restaurants
assumed not closed 113,000 92,000 31,000 166,000 179,000
Goodwill amortization 625,000 244,000 298,000 298,000 298,000
Related party loan interest 80,000 88,000 112,000 112,000 144,000
Provision for legal matters - - - 90,000 -
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Total adjustments 1,502,000 989,000 931,000 1,406,000 1,436,000
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Adjusted assumed net
income $ 693,000 $ 221,000 $ 671,000 $ 480,000 $ 388,000
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Weighted average assumed
net income $ 467,000
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Taxes on weighted average
assumed net income at 34 percent 159,000
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Weighted average assumed
net income after taxes $ 308,000
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Cash flow adjustments
for depreciation $ 281,000 $ 543,000 $ 311,000 $ 298,000 $ 264,000
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Weighted average of cash flow
adjustments for depreciation 321,000
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Assumed weighted average
cash flow $ 629,000
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Using various valuation multiples, the schedule below summarizes management's
calculation of SFC's value based on the assumed adjusted net income and cash
flow calculated above.
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<CAPTION>
Income Market Price/ Market Price/
Approach Earnings Ratio Cash Flow Ratio
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Assumed weighted average
net income/cash flow $ 308,000 $ 308,000 $ 629,000
Capitalization rate 15.8%(1)
Market price/earnings ratio 9.3(2)
Market price/cash flow ratio
4.6(2)
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1,949,000 2,864,000 2,893,000
Control premium 40.6% 40.6% 40.6%
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Estimated traded control value
using applicable valuation approach 2,740,000 4,027,000 4,068,000
Marketability discount 25% 25% 25%
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Estimated non-marketable control
value using applicable valuation
approach at March 31, 1995 $2,055,000 $3,020,000 $3,051,000
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SUMMARY OF HYPOTHETICAL VALUATION METHODS
Hypothetical Weighted
Value Weight Value
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Income approach 2,055,000 34% 699,000
Market price/earnings ratio 3,020,000 33% 997,000
Market price/cash flow ratio 3,051,000 33% 1,007,000
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2,703,000
Estimated bankruptcy cost and damages (1,308,000)(3)
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Hypothetical value after bankruptcy $1,395,000
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Rounded $1,400,000
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(1) Estimated based on expected market returns and risks involved in the
investment.
(2) Based on the average ratio if 51 publicly traded restaurant chains with
revenues ranging from $21,400,000 to $950,900,000.
(3) Represents the estimated damages of settling rejected restaurant leases and
professional fees resulting from bankruptcy.
4. The Company has considered and consulted with bankruptcy counsel
regarding filing bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code. The board of directors believes that such filing would
relieve SFC of substantial obligations, including obligations to SMC for
on-going royalty payments, and lease and equipment obligations for
unprofitable locations. The Board of Directors estimated that PRIOR to
payment of creditor's which are SENIOR to the Company's equity in SFC, a
reorganized SFC may be worth as much as $1,400,000. FOLLOWING payment or
conversion of debt held by SFC's creditors who are SENIOR to the Company's
equity, the Company's interest in a reorganized SFC would be worth as
little as $0 or as much as $300,000 to $500,000. If the Company obtained
an interest in a reorganized SFC, it would most likely be in the form of a
minority, non-control position. The Board of Directors also considered the
long time periods, interim management and operation difficulties and other
complications associated with a Chapter 11 reorganization and the extreme
uncertainty of SFC being a viable entity following a Chapter 11 filing.
5. As the principal amounts of the $120,000 Note and the $480,000
Note will be diminished in whole or in part by the transaction costs and
certain operation and management costs during and after the pendency of
this transaction, the board of directors allocated no value to those notes
in comparing the proposed sale with a bankruptcy. The board of directors
also excluded from such consideration the value of SFC debt assumed by SMC
and the Krausz Consideration. In the proposed transaction, excluding any
value of the Notes and excluding any value of the assumption of SFC debt,
the Company will receive $300,000 in cash, be released from [$64,000] of
debt owed by the Company to SMC and be released from [$588,000] owed by the
Company to BFG and JRB for a total of [$952,000] of total consideration.
As this is substantially more consideration than would be available to the
Company in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and as this transaction is not subject
to the substantial uncertainties, delays and distractions of a bankruptcy
filing, which is the only other practical alternative, the Board of
Directors concluded that the proposed transaction is in the best interest
of the Company and its shareholders.
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
The following is a summary of what the Company believes are material
features of the Asset Purchase Agreement. Shareholders are advised to
carefully read the Asset Purchase Agreement attached hereto as Appendix A.
PURCHASED ASSETS. SMC will purchase from SFC all of the Assets
associated with SFC's ten (10) Shari's restaurants located in Cheyenne,
Wyoming; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Hemet, California; Irving, Texas;
Meadowbrook, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Palm Springs, California; Red Bluff,
California; Sacramento, California; Scottsbluff, Nebraska; and Westminster,
Colorado. The SFC Assets include accounts receivable, refunds and
deposits, pre-paid expenses, cash, contract rights, leasehold interest and
leasehold improvements, fixtures and equipment, inventory, books and
records, workers' compensation plan year adjustment refunds, and, to the
extent transferrable, all permits. The purchased assets are referred to in
this Proxy Statement as the "SFC Assets". The SFC Assets exclude petty
cash on-hand at the Retained Restaurants and any claim, debt, or right owed
by or against the Company or any of its affiliates. Certain assets are
allocated between the Purchased Restaurants and the Retained Restaurants.
PURCHASE PRICE. In consideration for the SFC Assets; (a) SMC shall
pay to SFC $300,000 in cash; (b) SMC shall execute and deliver to SFC the
$480,000 Note and the $120,000 Note; (c) SMC shall assume the
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following obligations of SFC allocated to the Purchased Restaurants:
Liabilities arising out of permits, contracts and leases; accounts payable;
operational liabilities; payroll obligations; payroll taxes; equipment
debt; closed store obligations; workers' compensation plan year adjustment
liabilities; and uninsured claims. The assumed obligations currently total
approximately $1,350,000(1). In addition, SMC shall release the Company
from approximately $64,000 of indebtedness owed by the Company to SMC.
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(1) This amount does not include approximately $1,500,000 representing the
present value (discount at 11%) of future lease payments on two closed
restaurant locations which will be assumed by SMC in connection with the
proposed sale of SFC Assets.
DEBT RELEASE AGREEMENT. In connection with the proposed transactions,
JRB, BFG, the Company and SFC agreed that following closing, SFC shall deliver
and assign the $480,000 Note to JRB and in consideration of such assignment,
JRB shall release SFC and the Company from any and all obligations owed him by
either of them, and BFG shall release SFC and the Company from any and all
liabilities and obligations either of them may owe to it. Currently, SFC owes
JRB approximately $1,685,000 and the Company owes BFG approximately $431,000
and JRB $157,000. The Debt Release Agreement is attached to the Asset Sale
Agreement as Exhibit "K".
KRAUSZ CONSIDERATION. In connection with negotiation of the terms
of the Asset Sale Agreement, SFC made payment to Krausz Enterprises, an
affiliated third party, in June 1995 in the amount of $50,000 to discharge
liabilities of the Company and certain of its affiliates under guarantees of
a real property lease for a restaurant located in Cerritos, California. As a
result of current SFC cash flow deficiencies and projected SFC cash flow
deficiencies through the closing date, the $50,000 payment by SFC to Krausz
Enterprises will result in a corresponding $50,000 increase in the
obligations to be assumed by SMC at Closing. Accordingly, the parties have
agreed and acknowledged that the total purchase price for the SFC Assets
includes $50,000 paid by SFC to Krausz Enterprises.
ADJUSTMENT TO PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF PURCHASE NOTES. The principal
balance of the $120,000 Note and the $480,000 shall be reduced pro rata by
each of the following:
(a) All fees, disbursements, expenses, and other costs in
connection with this transaction which fees are paid by SFC or its
subsidiaries or loaned to the Company or SFC by SMC for such expenses
("Transaction Costs").
(b) All amounts paid by SMC following Closing, pursuant to the
Services and Management Agreement (hereinafter defined) in connection with
operation of the Retained Restaurants for the purpose of funding operating
losses, capital expenditures and other cash flow requirements of the
Retained Restaurants and providing rent subsidies, cash payments or similar
incentives to a purchaser, long-term lessee or similar transferee of the
Retained Restaurants ("Management Expenditures").
(c) Loans made by SMC prior to Closing to fund this transaction and
to be used as working capital for the operations of SFC prior to Closing
("Operating Advances").
The principal balance of the $120,000 Note and the $480,000 Note shall
be increased pro rata if any proceeds from the sale of the Laramie restaurant
have not been expended at the time of Closing.
SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. Effective at Closing, the
existing services agreement pursuant to which SMC has managed SFC, will
terminate. At Closing, SMC and SFC shall execute and deliver a services
management agreement (the "Services and Management Agreement") pursuant to
which SMC shall provide accounting services and management services to SFC in
connection with the management and operation of the
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Retained Restaurants. In consideration for the services, SFC shall pay SMC
$1,150 per four week accounting period per restaurant. SFC shall also pay
SMC out-of-pocket costs, including travel costs and other non-ordinary costs.
The Services and Management Agreement shall continue until the earlier of
the closure, sale or lease of all of the Retained Restaurants, the date on
which all real property leases for the Retained Restaurants have been expired
or terminated or the fifth anniversary of the Services and Management
Agreement.
TRANSFER TAXES. SMC shall be responsible for any documentary transfer
taxes and any sales, use or other taxes imposed by reason of the transfer of
the SFC Assets.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Each of the buyers and sellers have
made certain representations and warranties to the other parties.
EMPLOYEES. At Closing, SMC shall offer to employ all SFC employees
then actively employed by SFC at the Purchased Restaurants at their current
compensation levels, provided that SMC may make changes in job description
and other terms to meet operational objectives.
SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS. SFC's obligations to pay royalties
to SMC are suspended for a period beginning June 8 1995 and ending on the
earlier of October 31, 1995 or the date that SMC communicates to SFC and the
Company SMC's reasonable belief that the closing will not occur prior to
October 31, 1995. JRB and BFG have agreed to the suspension until closing
of all payments due either of them from SFC and the Company. If Closing
occurs, SFC is discharged from all obligations to pay royalties to SMC during
the suspension. If Closing does not occur, SFC shall be responsible for
paying such royalty obligations during the suspension period.
CONDITIONS. Each party's obligations pursuant to the Asset Sale
Agreement is subject to certain conditions, including the consent of the
Company's shareholders and JRB's agreement that he and BFG will release all
indebtedness owed either of them by SFC or the Company. SMC's obligations
are also conditioned upon the SFC Assets being free of encumbrances.
TERMINATION. The Asset Sale Agreement may be terminated by mutual
consent of all the parties, upon material breach not cured within fifteen
(15) days, and by any of the parties if the Closing has not occurred by
December 29, 1995.
EXPENSES AND OPERATING ADVANCES. The Asset Sale Agreement requires
each party to pay its own expenses in connection with the proposed transaction.
However, SMC, may, at its option, advance to the Company or SFC funds for
Transaction Costs. SMC may also loan Operating Advances to SFC at its Option
upon request by SFC. Advances for Transaction Costs are joint and several
obligations of the Company and SFC to SMC to be repaid as deductions from the
$120,000 Note and the $480,000 Note if closing occurs and otherwise due and
payable within thirty (30) business days after termination of the Agreement.
Operating Advances are obligations of SFC and the Subsidiaries, to be repaid
by deductions from the $120,000 Note and the $480,000 Note if closing occurs
and otherwise due and payable within thirty (30) business days after
termination of the Agreement. Operating Advances are secured obligations of
SFC pursuant to the security agreement dated December 19, 1985 among SMC as a
secured party and SFC as debtor.
LICENSE TERMINATION AGREEMENT. Upon Closing, SFC's license to use the
mark and name "Shari's" terminates and SFC is prohibited from using that name
and mark following such termination. It is the intention of SFC to change its
name to Heidi's Holding Corporation following Closing.
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CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS.
Substantial transactions between JRB and BFG and the Company and SFC have
occurred in the past and rights and obligations between the Company and those
parties continue to exist. Further as brothers, Sam D. Battistone and JRB have
participated in common financial transactions, including family business
matters, acting as trustees for each other's trusts, the trusts of each other's
children and numerous other family business matters. Sam D. Battistone and JRB
are related parties and consequently, Sam D. Battistone is deemed to have a
"conflicting interest" in the proposed sale. The Revised Utah Business
Corporation Act provides a safe harbor for transactions involving a conflicting
interest if, among other things, the shareholder having a conflicting interest
abstains from voting. Sam D. Battistone and the Company have chosen not to seek
the protection of that safe harbor and Sam D. Battistone intends to vote his
shares for the proposed sale. BFG has also indicated that shares in which it
has an interest will also be voted in favor of the transaction.
The proposed sale of the SFC Assets to SMC involves the release of
indebtedness owed by the Company to BFG and JRB and by SFC to JRB and certain
other conflicts of interest including: (1) Sam D. Battistone, the Company's
President and a controlling shareholder of the Company, and JRB, the sole owner
of BFG, are brothers. (2) BFG owns 4,000,000 shares of the Company's common
stock and, following issuance of shares which are due to Sam D. Battistone, BFG
will be the second largest shareholder of the Company's common stock. (3) Sam
D. Battistone is personally indebted to BFG in the approximate amount of
$1,792,000.
Notwithstanding the conflicts of interest, the transaction was the subject
of substantial arms-length negotiation between the Company and its
representatives and SMC and JRB and BFG and their representatives. The Company
believes the conflicts had no material impact upon and were not a material
factor in connection with the negotiation of the terms of the proposed
transaction. Further, the Company believes that the proposed transaction is
fair and in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
Approval of the proposed sale of the SFC Assets to SMC is assured by the
affirmative votes of Sam D. Battistone and BFG. Those two parties own
sufficient shares to cause the approval of the transaction, notwithstanding the
opposition of all other owners of shares of the Company's common stock. Neither
BFG nor Sam D. Battistone is required by law to vote its or his shares of the
Company's common stock in accordance with the vote of the majority of
unaffiliated shareholders. Sam D. Battistone and BFG have indicated that they
intend to vote to approve the proposed sale of the SFC Assets to SMC. The
Company did not obtain an appraisal of SFC or a fairness opinion regarding the
proposed transaction. The Board of Directors believes that obtaining an
appraisal of SFC or a fairness opinion regarding the proposed transaction would
be prohibitively expensive. The Company's Board of Directors believes that it
is in the best position to value SFC and the fairness of the terms of the
transaction. Unlike other transactions with which shareholders may be familiar,
there were not multiple bidders or offerors for the assets or the shares of SFC.
The Board of Directors did not have the option to choose among multiple offers.
In the case of the proposed transaction, the Board of Directors determined,
based upon factors discussed elsewhere in this Proxy Statement, that the sale of
the SFC Assets was necessary for the benefit of the Company and the terms of the
proposed sale were the best available and were reached through substantial arms-
length negotiations among the parties.
CONTRACT TO SELL SFC TO BFG. On January 8, 1993, the Company agreed to
sell to BFG all issued and outstanding shares of SFC common stock in
consideration of approximately $1,618,000 in cash and the assumption of
approximately $212,366 of indebtedness owed by the Company to SMC. All cash
received was to be immediately applied to indebtedness owed by the Company and
SFC to BFG. The Company would have retained no cash from the transaction. The
sale was subject to certain conditions including approval of the sale by the
Company's shareholders. The Company and BFG terminated the transaction in
November 1994 and it is not discussed in the footnotes to the financial
statements.
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INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COMPANY TO BFG. During the period from November 1990
to the present, BFG has loaned the Company a total of $5,581,000, which the
Company has used for operations. At March 31, 1995, the Company owed BFG
$353,000. Currently, the Company is indebted to BFG in the amount of
$431,000. At Closing, the Company shall convey the $480,000 Note to JRB
and BFG will release all indebtedness that it is owed by the Company.
1995 LOAN BY BFG TO THE COMPANY. In September 1995, the Company borrowed
$150,000 from BFG. The Company delivered to BFG a convertible promissory
note which allows its holder to convert the $150,000 indebtedness into
100,000 shares of DFC common stock. As additional consideration for such
loan, the Company delivered to BFG an option to purchase 200,000 shares of
DFC common stock at a total exercise price of $300,000. The Company has
granted the holder a piggy-back registration right which provides for
registration of the DFC shares under certain conditions. BFG has informed
the Company that it has assigned the convertible note and 200,000 share
option to an unaffiliated third party. The $150,000 obligation will not be
released in connection with the sale of the SFC Assets. This transaction
occurred subsequent to issuance of the financial statements and is not
considered material for disclosure in the financial statements as a
subsequent event.
SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO BFG. On March 29, 1991, the Company sold to BFG
for a total purchase price of $2,725,000 three parcels of real property
located in the Palm Desert, California area. BFG paid the purchase price in
part by delivery of a promissory note in the original principal amount of
$1,425,000 and by the assumption of obligations in the amount of $1,300,000,
secured by the property. The promissory note bears interest at 12% per annum
and was originally due and payable one year from the date of execution.
During March 1992 the term of the note was extended to March 31, 2002. The
note requires no payments until maturity at which time all accrued interest
and principal is due. On October 1, 1994 the $1,425,000 promissory note
payable by BFG to the Company was offset against the same amount of
indebtedness owed by the Company to BFG. After that offset, the Company owed
BFG $375,000, which amount decreased to $353,000 at March 31, 1995. Currently
the Company owes BFG $431,000. While BFG has indemnified the Company for
the $1,300,000 of assumed liability, the Company has not been released from
that liability. A portion of the assumed liabilities was satisfied by the
sale of secured property. The remaining assumed liability in the approximate
amount of $688,000 was renegotiated with a new loan. That new loan went into
default and the property which secured that debt was foreclosed upon by the
lender. See "PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS - Legal Proceedings".
BFG - DEBT FOR EQUITY EXCHANGE. On March 29, 1992, the Company owed BFG
$3,498,000. BFG had loaned those funds to the Company pursuant to notes bearing
an annual interest rate of 12% per annum with interest due and payable quarterly
and all principal and accrued interest due upon demand. On March 31, 1992, the
Company issued to BFG 5,000,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for the
release of $2,000,000 of indebtedness. The exchange rate of $0.40 per share was
determined pursuant to negotiations between the Company and BFG. At the time of
the negotiations and a determination of the $0.40 per share price, the bid price
of the stock was $0.62 per share. All shares of the Company's common stock
issued to BFG are restricted.
INDEBTEDNESS MODIFICATION. In connection with the acquisition of
restaurants from SMC in 1985, SFC (then known as Restaurants Etc.) delivered a
note to SMC in the principal amount of $750,000. The amended terms of that note
provided for an interest rate of 10% per annum beginning on September 1, 1988.
In August 1988, the Company guaranteed payment of that note in an amount not to
exceed $460,000, and loaned SFC $1,000,000 of operating capital. SMC, in
consideration of the Company's actions, subordinated its security interest in
SFC restaurants. In May 1990, subsequent to its acquisition of SFC, the Company
assumed all obligations owed by SFC to SMC. The Company believed that the
assumption of that indebtedness would aid SFC in its ability to obtain
financing. In connection with the assumption, all co-makers of the note,
including Sam D. Battistone and J. Roger Battistone were released from
liability. The current balance of that indebtedness is approximately $64,000.
That indebtedness will be released by SMC as partial consideration for the SFC
Assets.
INDEBTEDNESS OF SFC TO JRB AND FAMILY TRUST. Through the date of this
Proxy Statement, JRB and a family trust have loaned SFC $2,111,000 (including
accrued interest). SFC used those funds for operations and
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equipment purchases. Currently, SFC owes JRB approximately $1,685,000 and
the family trust $203,000 principal and accrued interest. Interest accrues
at 12% per annum on the debt owed JRB and 10% per annum on the debt owed to
the family trust. The amount owed to JRB by SFC is released in connection
with the proposed sale of SFC Assets. The amount owed to the family trust is
assumed by SMC in connection with the proposed sale of SFC Assets. The
Company's debt obligations to certain related parties are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNTS OWED BY AMOUNTS OWED TO
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<S> <C> <C>
JRB BFG
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StratAmerica $117,000 $353,000
SFC 690,000
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Balance at March 31, 1995 $807,000 $353,000
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SFC - Balance at March 31, 1995 $670,000
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</TABLE>
Subsequent to March 31, 1995, SFC borrowed an additional $100,000 from
JRB. At the date of the proxy, the approximate amounts SFC owes to JRB are
summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
March 31, 1995 $ 1,360,000
Additional borrowing 100,000
Accrued interest 210,000
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$ 1,670,000
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</TABLE>
The amount due to the family trust at March 31, 1995 totalled $264,000.
INDEBTEDNESS OWED BY COMPANY TO JRB. The Company currently owns JRB
approximately $157,000 principal and accrued interest. That indebtedness is
released in connection with the proposed sale of SFC Assets. At March 31,
1995 that indebtedness totalled $117,000.
JRB OBLIGATIONS ON HEIDI'S LEASES. JRB has personally guaranteed two
real property leases associated with two Heidi's restaurants which will not
be sold to SMC in the proposed transaction. Those leases are associated with
the Heidi's restaurant located in El Cajon, California and the Heidi's
restaurant located in Lemon Grove, California.
ADDITIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
KRAUSZ ENTERPRISES LEASE AND NOTE. The Company was guarantor of a lease
with Krausz Enterprises for restaurant premises located in Cerritos,
California. Schestag, Inc., an unaffiliated California corporation, is the
lessee under that lease. Schestag, Inc. is the successor to a lease which
was originally between Krausz Enterprises and SMC. That predecessor lease
was guaranteed by the Company and Sam D. Battistone. In June 1995, SFC paid
Krausz Enterprises $50,000 for full release of all obligations of SMC, the
Company and Mr. Battistone. This transaction is not disclosed in the
financial statements. At December 31, 1995 the amount paid to settle the
matter was expensed.
GUARANTEE OF SMC LEASES. The Company is a guarantor of three SMC
restaurant leases and one SFC restaurant lease. The guarantees for the
continuing SMC leases provide that the Company guarantee each lease for a
minimum period of five years. After five years the guarantee will terminate
when audited financial statements for SMC indicate a shareholders equity of
at least $5,000,000. The guarantee for the restaurant owned by SFC provides
that the Company guarantees the lease for a period which shall terminate at
the first to occur of five years or the date that audited financial
statements for SMC indicate a shareholders' equity of at least $5,000,000.
SMC's shareholder equity now exceeds $5,000,000 and the Company's guarantees
have expired.
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STONEHIL FINANCIAL. During July 1991, the Company borrowed $1,000,000
from Stonehil Financial, a California general partnership, in which Sam D.
Battistone, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, is a general partner. At
the time of the loan transaction the only other general partner was Robert
Hild, an individual unrelated to the Company or Sam D. Battistone. The loan
had an interest rate of 24% per annum and required monthly payments of
interest only equal to approximately $20,000 each with a balloon payment of
accrued interest and principal on its third anniversary. As a general
partner of Stonehil Financial, Sam D. Battistone benefitted from payments
made on the loan. Negotiations for the loan transaction were conducted with
Robert Hild. At that time Stonehil Financial was the only entity willing to
loan money to the Company and the 24% interest rate was demanded and
negotiated by Mr. Hild. There are no usuary laws restricting the amount of
interest paid by a corporation in either Utah or California. The Company was
allowed to prepay the loan at any time. The holder of the loan was allowed to
require early prepayment of all principal and accrued interest on 60 days
notice. The obligation to Stonehil Financial was secured by 1,000,000 shares
of the Company's common stock owned by Sam D. Battistone. Sam D. Battistone
personally guaranteed all of the Company's obligations to Stonehil Financial
in connection with the $1,000,000 loan. Four Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand
Dollars of loan proceeds was used to prepay amounts owed BFG. The balance of
the loan proceeds was used as operating capital. During fiscal year ended
March 31, 1993, the Company paid Stonehil Financial $96,261 pursuant to the
above-referenced Note. As of December 31, 1992 the Company owed Stonehil
Financial $1,260,000 pursuant to the terms of the Note. In October 1992,
Stonehil Financial declared the obligations to be in default and made demand
for repayment. The determination by Stonehil Financial to declare the
obligations to be in default was made solely by Robert Hild, an unrelated
general partner of Stonehil Financial who, pursuant to the terms of
the partnership agreement, had complete power to make such demand.
Subsequent to that demand, the Company commenced negotiations to resolve the
default. Those negotiations resulted in the withdrawal of the notice of
default. As a result of the negotiations, the note to Stonehil Financial was
divided into two separate notes. The first note runs directly to Robert
Hild, who has received distributions in redemption of his partnership
interest, including his share of the obligations of the Company to Stonehil
Financial. The note to Robert Hild is dated effective as of January 1, 1993
in the amount of $498,931 with a renegotiated interest rate of 12% per annum.
A principal payment of $38,931 was immediately paid on the note with the
balance of $460,000 payable in equal principal quarterly payments of $25,000
commencing April 1, 1993 until the note is paid in full. On January 1, 1994,
the Company and Mr. Hild modified the payment terms of the note. The
modification required payments of $7,500 per month for a period of one year
until January 1, 1995. On January 1, 1995 the original payment schedule
requiring monthly payments of interest, quarterly payments of principal of
$25,000 was reinstated. The Company is currently in default on its
obligations to Mr. Hild. The debt to Mr. Hild is secured by a pledge of
1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock owned by Sam D. Battistone.
Sam D. Battistone has personally guaranteed all of the Company's obligations
to Mr. Hild in connection with the restructured note to Mr. Hild. As a part
of the transaction redeeming Mr. Hild as a partner of Stonehil Financial,
Dale E. Larsson, Secretary of the Company, became a general partner of
Stonehil Financial. The balance of the obligation of the Company to Stonehil
is reflected in a second promissory note payable to Stonehil Financial in the
original principal amount of $631,000 plus accrued interest with an annual
rate of interest of 12% per annum. That note requires no payments until
January 1, 2003 at which time the balance of principal and unpaid interest is
due. At March 31, 1995, the Company owed Mr. Hild $342,000. Currently it
owes Mr. Hild $375,000.
INVEST WEST SPORTS, INC. From February 1992 to the present, the Company
borrowed approximately $859,000 from Invest West Sports, Inc. At March 31,
1995, the Company owed Invest West Sports, Inc. $204,000. The Company
currently owes Invest West Sports, Inc. approximately $371,000 principal and
accrued interest. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995, the Company
retired $105,443 owed to Invest West Sports, Inc. Invest West Sports, Inc. is
owned by Sam D. Battistone, the Company's Chief Executive Officer.
CASEY TRANSACTION. The Company intends to enter into an agreement with
Joseph D. Casey, a director of the Company, pursuant to which Mr. Casey will
acquire common stock of the Company and DFC for a total consideration of
$240,000 payable in monthly payments of approximately $2,160 over twenty years
at 9% interest. When that transaction is consummated, the Company intends to
assign that note to Invest West Sports, Inc. in satisfaction of debt owed to
Invest West Sports, Inc.
PLEDGED SHARES/REGISTRATION RIGHT. On March 22, 1994, in connection with
an amendment to an agreement for satisfaction for judgment, by and between Sam
D. Battistone, Carla Battistone and B.A. Leasing and Capital Corporation, the
Company agreed to register, under certain conditions, 2,893,495 shares of the
Company owned by Sam D. Battistone which are pledged to B.A. Leasing
Corporation. Registration of the shares is required only upon an event of
default under the Pledge Agreement. Sam D. Battistone has agreed to reimburse
or pay all costs incurred by the Company in connection with such registration.
In connection with the transaction, BFG agreed to release its security interest
it held in 1,716,450 shares of the pledged shares. As a result of that release
by BFG, B.A. Leasing and Capital Corporation became the single pledgee of that
stock. Pursuant to the agreement with B.A. Leasing and Capital Corporation, Sam
D. Battistone agreed to pledge to B.A. Leasing and Capital Corporation any
additional shares of stock of the Company received by Sam D. Battistone.
PURCHASE OF PRODUCT. During the year ended March 31, 1995, DFC purchased
from Sam D. Battistone's children for resale approximately $19,000 of sports
memorabilia. The product was resold by DFC at a profit.
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CERTAIN RISKS IN THE EVENT OF INSOLVENCY
In the event that SFC, as a matter of State or Federal law is determined to
have been insolvent at the time of the sale or to have been rendered insolvent
as a result of the sale or its financing, or transfer of consideration for the
SFC assets to the Company or JRB upon the consummation of the sale, or to have
become otherwise incapable of paying its debts or to have been left with assets
which are unreasonably diminished, the sale may be deemed to be a "fraudulent
conveyance" or other impermissible distribution under applicable law and may
therefore be subject to certain claims of certain creditors of SFC or its
trustee in a bankruptcy proceeding. In the event that the Company, as a matter
of State or Federal law, is determined to have been insolvent at the time of the
sale of SFC assets, to have been rendered insolvent as a result of the sale or
its financing, to have become otherwise incapable of paying its debts or to have
been left with assets which are unreasonably diminished, the sale may be deemed
to be a "fraudulent conveyance" or other impermissible distribution under
applicable law. In that event, the sale may be subject to claims of certain
creditors of the Company or its trustee in bankruptcy if a bankruptcy proceeding
were filed. If the sale is determined to have been a fraudulent transfer, the
transfer could be set aside and the property transferred or the value thereof
could be recovered from the recipients of the distribution.
FINANCING
SMC has advised the Company that it will finance the payment of
consideration for the SFC Assets from SMC's cash flow and that it does not
intend to borrow funds for such purpose.
REGULATORY APPROVAL
The Company does not believe that the sale of the SFC Assets requires
approval of any state or federal agency. The sale does require compliance with
the Revised Utah Business Corporation Act, the filing of proxy materials and
filing of incidental licenses and permits.
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY AFTER THE SALE OF SFC ASSETS
Following the sale of SFC Assets the Company's principal line of business
will be its Field of Dreams franchise business and associated activities and
continued operation of the Retained Restaurants.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 1995 and
Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995 are
included herein.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company has received a notice of default from the landlord regarding
unpaid rents and charges relating to a Field of Dreams lease at Plaza Camino
Real, California. The notice of default states that unless the unpaid charges
are paid in full legal action will be taken against DFC and against the Company
as a guarantor of that lease. The Company and DFC vacated the premises which
were the subject of that lease on September 25, 1993. Neither the Company nor
DFC has been served with any legal proceedings on that matter.
The Company has received a notice of default from the landlord regarding
unpaid rents and charges relating to a Field of Dreams lease at Plaza Bonita,
California. The notice of default states that unless the unpaid charges are
paid in full legal action will be taken against DFC and against the Company as a
guarantor of that lease. The Company and DFC vacated the premises which were
the subject of that lease on September 4, 1993. Neither the Company nor DFC has
been served with any legal proceedings on that matter.
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The Company received written notice regarding events of default on
contested leases for retail premises in The Oaks and Horton Plaza in the State
of California. The notice provided that legal action may be taken against DFC
and the Company as a guarantor of those leases. On May 19, 1995 a
representative of the Company received a letter from the Hahn Company, the owner
of the Oaks and Horton Plaza centers stating that neither DFC nor the Company
has any outstanding obligation with regard to any lease at either mall.
The Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") conducted an audit of the Company
with regard to its fiscal years ended March 31, 1990 and March 31, 1991. All
but a single issue were settled. On April 29, 1994 the IRS issued a Statutory
Notice of Deficiency alleging a deficiency of $13,815 for the year ended March
31, 1990. A Petition contesting the deficiency was filed with the United States
Tax Court on approximately July 22, 1994. On November 17, 1995, a decision was
entered by Judge Steven J. Swift of the United States Tax Court holding that
there is a deficiency in income tax due from the Company in the amount of
$13,815, together with accrued interest thereon.
On April 8, 1993 Centermark Properties of West Covina, Inc. ("Centermark")
filed a Complaint against the Company and DFC as Case No. KC013019 in the
Superior Court of the State of California, East District Court. In that action
Centermark is seeking damages for breach of contract, money had and received,
relating to a lease for retail space located in West Covina, California. The
total damages alleged in the Complaint are in the amount of $310,410 plus
interest and attorneys fees. That matter was referred to counsel for defense.
A settlement was negotiated in that matter for a total amount of $50,000,
payable $10,000 down and the balance of $40,000 with interest at the rate of
7.25% per annum payable in 24 equal payments of $1,239.66 commencing September
1, 1994. Pursuant to the settlement, the Company executed a stipulation for
entry of judgment in the amount of $310,000 if the payments pursuant to the
settlement are not made. The Company has made the required payments and there
is no default under the Settlement Agreement.
On October 7, 1993, Santa Monica Place Associates, a California Limited
Partnership filed a Complaint against the Company and DFC as Case No. BC089644
in Los Angeles Superior Court. The complaint relates to breach of a lease
between DFC and Santa Monica Place Associates for retail space located in Santa
Monica, California. Damages alleged in that complaint are unspecified. The
matter was referred to counsel for defense. A settlement was negotiated in that
matter for a total amount of $40,000, payable $10,000 down and the balance of
$30,000 with interest at the rate of 7.25% per annum payable in 36 equal
payments of $929.73 commencing January 1, 1995. Pursuant to the settlement, the
Company executed a stipulation for entry of judgment in the amount of $250,000
if the payments pursuant to the settlement are not made. The Company has made
the required payments and there is no default under the Settlement Agreement.
By letter dated March 22, 1993, the Company received a notice of default
from Centermark Properties regarding unpaid rentals on a lease located in
Topanga Plaza in California which was guaranteed by the Company. The letter
states the past due rentals in the amount of $4,527 must be paid on or before
April 5, 1993, or action would be taken. The amount was not paid. In January
1994 the building was substantially damaged by earthquake and the lease was
terminated by the Landlord. No lawsuit has been commenced against the Company
regarding this matter.
On November 18, 1993, a complaint was filed as Case No. 936986 KN (JHX) in
the United States District Court, for the Central District of California by
Shirley DeDienes against Sports Time Card Co., Inc., the Company's 50% owned
subsidiary. The complaint alleges violation of copyright, false designation of
origin and unfair competition. The complaint requests equitable relief and
legal damages. The action is based upon Sports Time Card Co., replication of
two or more photos of Marilyn Monroe, which photos were taken by the deceased
husband of plaintiff. Sports Time Card Co., Inc. had paid for and obtained a
license from the estate of Marilyn Monroe and the right to publish the photos
from the parties from who the photos were obtained. The Company has been
advised by counsel for Sports Time Card Co., Inc., that the plaintiff in the
DeDienes action intends to
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amend its complaint to add the Company as defendant. At present, the Company
has not been served with any complaint in connection with that action.
On March, 9, 1994, Glendale II Associates Limited Partnership, a California
Limited Partnership filed a Complaint as Case No. BC100226 in Los Angeles
Superior Court against DFC for breach of contract, money had and received. The
complaint and the damages relate to a lease between DFC and plaintiff for retail
space located in Glendale, California. The total damages alleged in that
complaint are in the amount of $209,824 plus interest and attorney fees. That
matter was referred to counsel for defense. A settlement was negotiated in that
matter for a total amount of $24,000, payable $10,000 down and the balance of
$14,000 with interest at the rate of 7.25% per annum payable in 9 equal payments
of $2,666.67 commencing January 1, 1995. Pursuant to the settlement, the
Company executed a stipulation for entry of judgment in the amount of $50,000 if
the payments pursuant to the settlement are not made. The Company has made the
required payments and there is no default under the Settlement Agreement.
On March 9, 1995 a Complaint was filed as Case No. CWW 109530 in San
Bernardino Superior Court, State of California against the Company and DFC by
Acquiport Five Corporation relating to breach of a lease in a mall in Montclair,
California. The Complaint was an action for unlawful detainer and for past due
rents. The Company and DFC have negotiated a settlement with the Landlord,
pursuant to which the monthly rent during the remaining term of the lease
commencing June 1, 1995 has been increased to an amount of $4,753.32 per month
which rental increases will compensate the Landlord for the past due rents.
Pursuant to that settlement, the Company and DFC also executed a stipulation for
entry of judgment which provides that if rental payments required under the
lease are not made, after ten days written notice, the Plaintiff shall be
entitled to a judgment giving it possession of the premises and writ of
execution.
On June 17, 1994 the Company received a notice of default from First
Fidelity Thrift and Loan. The letter states that the loan is in default and the
lender intends to commence foreclosure proceedings with respect to the
obligation and real estate securing the obligation. The loan is secured by real
estate sold by the Company to BFG. The original loan was satisfied by
renegotiation of a new loan with the lender. The renegotiated loan went into
default and on October 19, 1995 the lender completed a foreclosure of the real
property securing that loan.
On April 15, 1991 an individual named Robert Batt obtained a judgment in
the Municipal court of California, San Diego Judicial District in Case No.
551606 against the Company and B.B.'s for an amount of $3,422. That judgment
has not been satisfied.
On August 23, 1990 an individual named Steven S. Paschall filed suit
against and obtained a judgment against B.B.'s as Case No. 533889 in the
Municipal court of California, San Diego Judicial District in the approximate
amount of $1,500. That judgment has not been satisfied.
On August 22, 1995, a Complaint was filed as Case No. 084182 in the
Municipal Court, County of Riverside, State of California, against the Company
and B.B.'s by Shamrock Foods Company for $5,779 on an outstanding account for
the supplying of goods to the restaurant operated by B.B.'s. That matter was
referred to counsel for defense.
On September 26, 1995, San Diego Wholesale Credit Association, a California
corporation, obtained a judgment in the amount of $3,762 against B.B.'s in Case
No. 162000 in the Municipal Court of California, County of San Diego. That
judgment has not been satisfied.
On March 3, 1995, a Complaint was filed by Younger Associates, Inc., as
successor to Kraft Foods, against B.B.'s as Case No. 295113 in Orange County
Municipal Court seeking damages in the amount of $13,795 plus attorney's fees
and costs for goods, wares and merchandise furnished to B.B.'s for B.B.'s
restaurant.
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On September 18, 1995, a Small Claims Complaint was filed as Case No. 77590
in the Municipal Court, County of Riverside, State of California, by Jadvision
against B.B.'s and the Company for $1,327 for services rendered to the
restaurant operated by B.B.'s. That Complaint resulted in a judgment which has
not been satisfied.
On November 15, 1995, a Small Claims Complaint was filed as Case No. 78121
in the Municipal Court, County of Riverside, State of California against B.B.'s
by Franklin Communications, Inc. for advertising services rendered to the
restaurant operated by B.B.'s. That Complaint resulted in a judgment of $2,100
which has not been satisfied.
The Company's majority owned subsidiary, DFC, has obtained a judgment in
the amount of $117,491 against the Stellar Companies, Inc., a Florida
corporation. The judgment was rendered by the Superior Court of California,
County of Riverside in Case No. 076297 on December 1, 1994. The Company intends
to engage Florida counsel to domesticate the judgment in the State of Florida
and bring proceedings necessary for collection.
In August 1994 the Company obtained a judgment as Case No. 2194418 in Third
District Court, State of Utah against B.B. O'Brien's in the approximate amount
of $2,500,000. That judgment was recorded as a judgment in California as Case
No. 77560 in the Riverside County Superior Court. Subsequently, the Company
assigned the judgment to its wholly owned subsidiary, Sports Spectacular, Inc..
B.B.'s does not own sufficient assets to pay all or any portion of the judgment.
That judgment, at this time, is without value.
On April 19, 1995 the Company, B.B.'s, Sam D. Battistone and Does I - X
inclusive, were named defendants in an action brought by Robert Airdo as Case
No. I69302 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of
Riverside. The action is based upon a note owed by B.B.'s to two individuals.
The action alleges that the note was assigned by those individuals and
plaintiffs subsequently received an interest in such note. The Plaintiffs in
the action seek damages in the amount of $70,000 plus interest, costs and other
amounts. The Company has engaged counsel in California and intends to
vigorously defend the action.
On November 15, 1995 sixteen plaintiffs filed a Complaint as Case No.
95AS04293 in the Superior Court in the State of California for the County of
Sacramento against SFC's wholly owned subsidiary, Shari's of Sacramento, Inc.
The plaintiffs allege racial, color and/or age based discrimination at the
restaurant located in Sacramento, California. The plaintiffs seek injunctive
and declaratory relief, general damages in the amount of $1,000,000, statutory
damages, punitive damages, attorneys fees and costs. Shari's of Sacramento
denies liability and intends to defend the action. SFC and SMC have agreed that
the lawsuit is not a liability assumed by SMC in connection with the sale of the
SFC Assets. SFC has not determined whether or not a bankruptcy filing is an
appropriate response to this action.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPANY AND SFC
For additional information regarding SFC and the Company see the Company's
Annual Report delivered with this proxy statement which Annual Report includes
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995.
On September 7, 1995, the first trading date preceding the public
announcement of the proposed sale of SFC Assets, the Company's common stock
was quoted at a high ask of $1 9/16 per share and a high bid of $9/16 per
share and a low ask of $3/4 per share and a low bid of $1/4 on the Electronic
Bulletin Board. On March 8, 1996, the high bid for the Company's common
stock was $3/16 per share and the high ask price was $7/8 per share. The
above represents prices between dealers and does not include retail markups,
markdowns, or commission. The above does not represent actual transactions.
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FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The sale of SFC Assets is expected to result in a gain to the Company for
federal income tax purposes. The Sale of SFC Assets should not by itself result
in the imposition of federal income taxes upon the Company's stockholders.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR SFC ASSET SALE
The following resolutions, or resolutions in substantially the same form,
will be proposed for adoption at the Annual Meeting of stockholders:
RESOLVED, that the Asset Sale Agreement dated August 14, 1995 among
StratAmerica Corporation, Shari's Franchise Corporation and its
subsidiaries, is hereby approved in substantially the form attached to
the Proxy Statement for the 1996 annual meeting of stockholders as
Appendix A, with such non-substantive changes as may be deemed
appropriate by the Board of Directors or the officers of StratAmerica
Corporation in order to effectuate the sale of the Shari's Assets by
StratAmerica Corporation and the Company shall sell all or
substantially all of the assets of SFC on terms deemed advisable by the
Company's board of directors;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that any officer of this corporation is hereby
empowered to execute any and all documents including the Asset Sale
Agreement on behalf of StratAmerica Corporation, and to take such other
steps as are in their sole judgment, necessary or appropriate to
effectuate the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement and as are
necessary or appropriate to sell all or substantially all of the assets
of SFC.
AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
In order for the Company to meet its obligation to issue 6,730,780
additional shares, including 4,930,780 shares to Sam D. Battistone, the Company
will need to amend its Articles of Incorporation to increase its authorized
shares. In 1992 the State of Utah adopted a revised business corporation act.
Pursuant to the revised act, it is necessary that the Company take certain
action in order to limit the liability of its directors. The proposed
amendments which are necessary to increase authorized shares and limit the
liability of directors are discussed below.
INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED SHARES
The Board of Directors proposes to amend in the manner set out in Appendix
"B" to this proxy statement, Article IV of the Company's Articles of
Incorporation to increase authorized shares from 10,000,000 to 50,000,000.
On October 12, 1992 the Company issued to each of its full time employees
and franchisees options to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at an
exercise price of 0.18 per share, the high ask price quoted on that date. The
options, which vest over a period of ten years, were issued for 3,000,000
shares. The vesting provisions allow the optionee the right to purchase 1/10 of
the shares upon each of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh,
eighth, ninth and tenth annual anniversary of the option agreement and the
rights to purchase all of the stock vested on the tenth annual anniversary of
the option agreement. On October 12, 1992, the Company also issued 450,000
shares to three unaffiliated third parties in payment for $81,000 of past
services rendered. On May 21, 1993, the Company issued 100,000 shares to an
unaffiliated third party for past services rendered.
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On March 31, 1992, Sam D. Battistone and the Company entered into a stock
bonus agreement pursuant to which Mr. Battistone paid for and was issued 69,220
shares of common stock and acquired the right to require the Company to issue to
him 4,930,780 shares of its common stock. In consideration for the stock and
the right to acquire the stock, Mr. Battistone paid the Company the sum of
$250,000; $175,000 in the form of the release of accrued wages and $75,000 cash.
At the time of the stock bonus agreement the Company did not have sufficient
authorized shares to issue the stock to Mr. Battistone. In connection with
issuance of the shares to Sam D. Battistone, the Board of Directors considered
Mr. Battistone's association with the Company, the opportunities provided the
Company by Mr. Battistone, Mr. Battistone's position as a controlling
shareholder and the number of shares owned by Mr. Battistone. On the same date,
the Company issued 5,000,000 of its common stock to BFG in exchange for the
release of $2,000,000 of its indebtedness. Sam D. Battistone was the principal
party who negotiated the BFG equity-for-debt exchange. Cash received from Sam
D. Battistone for the purchase of shares was employed by the Company for general
operating purposes.
An increase in authorized shares is necessary in order for the Company to
fulfill its obligation to issue to Sam D. Battistone an additional 4,930,780
shares for which he has paid and is contractually entitled to receive.
Additionally, the increase in authorized shares will allow the Company to
satisfy its obligations to issue 550,000 shares issued for services, to issue
shares under existing stock options, and to engage in transactions in which
shares will be issued. Such transactions would include employee stock bonus and
stock option plans and equity for debt exchanges. The Company is not currently
contemplating additional specific employee stock bonuses, stock option plans or
equity for debt exchanges in addition to those described. In addition to the
shares which the Company is obligated to issue to Sam D. Battistone and other
persons, the Company has issued stock options which vest over a period of ten
years for the issuance of 1,750,000 additional shares of the Company's common
stock.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS
The Company's Board of Directors has approved a proposal to adopt
amendments to its Articles of Incorporation regarding the liability of directors
to the Company and its stockholders. The proposal would amend the Articles of
Incorporation to include Article X as set forth in Appendix "B" to this proxy
statement. If approved, the amendment would only limit the liability of
directors for actions taken after the stockholders' approval of the amendment.
The amendment would not apply to any act or omission occurring prior to the
effective date of the proposed amendment.
Each member of the Board of Directors has a personal interest in seeing
that the proposed amendment is approved in order to limit each director's
potential liability. This amendment, while benefitting each director, will have
a potential detriment to shareholders in limiting their rights to proceed
against directors. The Company is proposing this amendment to incorporate the
amendments made in the Utah Revised Business Corporation Act which replaced in
total the prior Utah Business Corporation Act. Numerous Utah companies, both
public and private, have incorporated similar changes in order to avail
directors of the liability limitation provisions now in effect in the State of
Utah.
Effective on July 1, 1992, the Utah Revised Business Corporation Act
replaced the prior Business Corporation Act which had been in effect prior to
that date. Section 841 of the Utah Revised Business Corporation Act provides
that a Utah Corporation may eliminate or limit the liability of a director to
the corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages for any action taken or
failure to take any action as a director except liability for: (a) The amount
of a financial benefit received by a director to which he is not entitled; (b)
An intentional infliction of harm on the corporation or the shareholders; (c)
A violation of Section 16-10a-842; or (d) An intentional violation of criminal
law. If adopted, the amendment, which has been adopted by many other Utah
corporations, would obtain for the Company and its directors the benefit of
Section 841. Stockholder approval of a resolution or the amendment to the
Articles of Incorporation is required to effect this permitted limitation of
liability. Section 841 follows closely the provisions of Section 49.1 of the
prior Utah
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Business Corporation Act. However, in Section 841 the list of exceptions to the
permissible limitations on liability has been modified to track the comparable
provisions of the 1984 Revised Business Corporation Act, as modified, as adopted
by the Committee on Corporate Laws of the Business Law Section of the American
Bar Association. The modifications were intended to enhance predictability and
remove such imprecise terms as "duty of loyalty" and "good faith".
Section 16-10a-841 reads in its entirety as follows:
16-10a-841. Limitation of liability of directors.
(1) Without limiting the generality of Subsection 16-10a-840(4), if so
provided in the articles of incorporation or in the bylaws or a resolution
to the extent permitted in Subsection (3), a corporation may eliminate or
limit the liability of a director to the corporation or to its shareholders
for monetary damages for any action taken or any failure to take any action,
as a director, except liability for:
(a) the amount of a financial benefit received by a director to which
he is not entitled;
(b) an intentional infliction of harm on the corporation or the
shareholders;
(c) a violation of Section 16-10a-842; or
(d) an intentional violation of criminal law.
(2) No provision authorized under this section may eliminate or limit
the liability of a director for any act or omission occurring prior to
the date when the provision becomes effective.
(3) Any provision authorized under this section to be included in the
articles of incorporation may also be adopted in the bylaws or by
resolution, but only if the provision is approved by the same percentage
of shareholders of each voting group as would be required to approve an
amendment to the articles of incorporation including the provision.
(4) Any foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state,
including any federally chartered depository institution authorized under
federal law to transact business in this state, may adopt any provision
authorized under this section.
(5) With respect to a corporation that is a depository institution
regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions or by an agency of
the federal government, any provision authorized under this section may
include the elimination or limitation of the personal liability of a
director or officer to the corporation's members or depositors.
Section 16-10a-842 of the Utah Revised Business Corporation act provides
that a director who votes for or assents to a distribution made in violation of
Section 16-10a-640 or the corporation's Articles of Incorporation is personally
liable to the corporation for the amount of the distribution that exceeds what
could have been distributed without violating Section 16-10a-640 or the Articles
of Incorporation, if it is established that the director's duties were not
performed in compliance with Section 16-10a-840. In any proceeding commenced
under that Section, the director has all the defenses ordinarily available to a
director. Section 16-10a-840 provides in general the standards of conduct for
directors and officers. It requires that officers and directors discharge their
duties in good faith, with the care that an ordinarily prudent person in a like
position would exercise under similar circumstances, and in a manner the
director or officer reasonably believes to be in the best interest of the
corporation. Section 16-10a-840(4) provides that a director or officer is not
liable for any
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action taken, or any failure to take any action as an officer or director, as
the case may be, if the duties of the office have been performed in compliance
with Section 16-10a-840.
Although the proposed amendment would limit the ability of the Company and
its stockholders to recover monetary damages from a director for any action
taken or failure to take an action, the proposed amendment would not reduce or
eliminate the duties required of directors. Directors would continue to be
required to discharge duties in good faith, with the care and ordinarily prudent
person in like position would exercise under similar circumstances, and in a
manner of a director or officer reasonably believed to be in the best interest
of the corporation. In discharging his duties, a director or officer is
entitled to rely on information, opinions, reports or statements, including
financial statements and other financial data, if prepared or presented by (a)
one or more officers or employees of the corporation whom the director or
officer reasonably believes to be reliable and competent in the matters
presented; (b) legal counsel, public accountants or other persons as to matters
the director or officer reasonably believes are within the person's professional
or expert competence; or (c) in the case of the director, a committee of the
board of directors of which he is not a member, if the director reasonably
believes the committee merits confidence.
The proposed amendment would supplement the protection presently provided
to directors by the indemnification provisions of the Company's Articles of
Incorporation. The Company's Articles provide that the directors are entitled
to reimbursement from the Company to the fullest extent permitted under Utah
law. The Utah Revised Business Corporation Act generally provides that
indemnification is permitted if the director's conduct was in good faith; and
the director reasonably believed that his conduct was in, or not opposed to, the
corporation's best interest; and in the case of any criminal proceeding, the
director had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The
corporation may not indemnify a director in connection with a proceeding by or
in the right of a corporation in which the director was adjudged liable to the
corporation, or in connection with any other proceeding charging that the
director derived an improper personal benefit, whether or not involving action
in his official capacity, in which proceeding he was adjudged liable on the
basis that he derived an improper personal benefit. The Company does not
maintain director and officer liability insurance. There has been no litigation
against the Board of Directors or any member of the Board of Directors of the
Company during its existence for breach of fiduciary duty to the Corporation or
the shareholders.
The Company is proposing the third resolution set out below in order to
attempt to guard against retroactive loss of the protection provided directors
in the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation in the event of the future
deletion of the protective provisions from the Articles of Incorporation. The
Company believes that this resolution will provide the directors the protection
of the proposed limitation of liability and indemnification for events that
occurred prior to the adoption of any inconsistent provision or future repeal of
such protection. Events occurring after the adoption of an inconsistent
provision or the repeal of the provision would not be affected by the
resolution.
The board of Directors recommends that the proposed amendment to the
Articles of Incorporation regarding limitation of liability for directors be
approved by the stockholders.
CHANGE OF NAME
The Board of Directors has determined to change the name of the Company
from StratAmerica Corporation to Dreams, Inc. The Board of Directors believes
that the change of name better reflects the focus of the Company in its sports
memorabilia business. The Board of Directors recommends that the proposed
amendment to the Articles of Incorporation changing the Company's name to
Dreams, Inc. be approved by the stockholders.
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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions in substantially the following form are hereby proposed at the
Annual Meeting for consideration of the Company's stockholders:
RESOLVED: That to the fullest extent permitted by the Utah Revised Business
Corporation Act or any other applicable law as now in effect or as it may
hereafter be amended, a director of this corporation shall not be
personally liable to the corporation or its shareholders for monetary
damages for any action taken or any failure to take any action as a
director; and
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Company's Articles of Incorporation shall be
amended to include Article I, Article X and Article IV in the form attached
to Proxy Statement delivered to Shareholders in connection with the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held in 1996.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That neither any amendment nor repeal of this
resolution, nor the adoption of any provision of the Articles of
Incorporation of this corporation inconsistent with this resolution,
shall eliminate or reduce the effect of this resolution in respect of
any matter occurring, or any cause of action, suit or claim that, but
for this resolution, would accrue or arise, prior to such amendment,
repeal or adoption of an inconsistent provision.
Sam D. Battistone has advised the Company that he intends to vote in favor
of all three amendments of the Company's Articles of Incorporation. Battistone
Financial Group has not advised the Company of its intentions with regard to its
vote on the amendment of the Company's Articles of Incorporation.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
DECEMBER 31, 1995. Total revenues for the nine months ended December 31,
1995 were $9,881,000 compared to $11,269,000 for the nine months ended December
31, 1994, representing a decrease of $1,388,000. This decrease is due primarily
to a decrease in restaurant revenues of $1,241,000, resulting from a decrease in
restaurant revenues at B.B. O'Briens, Inc. of $808,000 and a decrease in
restaurant revenues at Shari's Franchise Corporation of $434,000 during the nine
months ended December 31, 1995 compared to the nine months ended December 31,
1994. The decrease at Shari's Franchise Corporation is due to the October 1994
closure of a Shari's restaurant located in Palm Springs, California of $181,000
and the remaining decrease is due to overall sales decreases at existing
restaurants. The decrease in restaurant revenues at B.B. O'Briens, Inc. is due
to closure of this restaurant during July 1995. Franchise fees at Dreams
Franchise Corporation were $55,000 less during the nine months ended December
31, 1995 compared to the nine months ended December 31, 1994 due to fewer
franchise sales in 1995. Royalties during the nine months ended December 31,
1995 were $15,000 higher than the nine months ended December 31, 1994 due to
increasing franchisee sales in 1995. Interest income during the nine months
ended December 31, 1995 was $73,000 less than interest income during the nine
months ended December 31, 1994 due to a decrease in related party loans
receivable.
Total expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 1995 were $11,091,000
compared to $12,807,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 1994,
representing a decrease of $1,716,000. Restaurant cost of sales decreased by
$498,000 during the nine months ended December 31, 1995 compared to the nine
months ended December 31, 1994 due to the closure of the Shari's Franchise
Corporation restaurant in Palm Springs, California and the B.B. O'Briens
restaurant in Palm Desert, California, as well as decreases due to lower overall
sales in
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the existing restaurants. The percentage of cost of goods sold has increased
during the nine months ended December 31, 1995 to 66.5 percent from 63.4 percent
during the same period in 1994 due to the non-variable labor costs included in
cost of goods sold which do not decrease in the same ratio as decreases in
sales. Occupancy costs decreased $90,000 as a result the restaurants which were
closed, offset by an increase in occupancy costs of $30,000 in the existing
restaurants caused by scheduled rent increases. Restaurant operating costs
decreased $397,000 during the nine months ended December 31, 1995 when compared
to the same period in 1994 due to the closure of the two restaurants and $84,000
due to a workers compensation premium refund received during 1995.
Additionally, there was a loss on restaurant closure of $641,000 during the nine
months ended December 31, 1994 and no similar loss during the nine months ended
December 31, 1995.
FISCAL 1995. Total revenue decreased $1,478,00 when comparing fiscal year
1995 to fiscal year 1994. This overall decrease consists of a decrease in
restaurant revenue of $547,000, representing a decrease in the restaurant sales
of the Registrant's wholly-owned subsidiary B.B.'s of $235,000 and a decrease in
restaurant sales of the Registrant's wholly-owned subsidiary SFC of $312,000.
The decrease in SFC revenues is due to a closed restaurant totalling $389,000,
significant sales decreases at three other restaurants totalling $618,000,
offset by an increase in revenues of $630,000 from a restaurant opened during
fiscal 1994. The remaining net increase in sales is due to net increases at the
remaining restaurants. Retail sales decreased $666,000 when comparing fiscal
year 1995 to fiscal year 1994, due primarily to the fact that during fiscal year
1994 the Registrant's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sports Spectacular, Inc. held one
baseball card/celebrity show which generated retail revenues of $385,000 while
operations of Sports Spectacular, Inc. were discontinued during fiscal year 1995
generating no retail revenues. Additionally, the Registrant had product sales
of $252,000 to a related party during fiscal year 1994 and had no product sales
during fiscal year 1995 to a related party. Total Franchise fees and royalties
remained relatively constant from fiscal year 1994 to fiscal year 1995,
reflecting an increase in royalties due to more franchises in operation during
fiscal year 1995 compared to fiscal year 1994, offset by a decrease in franchise
fees due to the opening of three fewer new franchise stores in fiscal year 1995
compared to fiscal year 1994. Interest revenue decreased $143,000, when
comparing fiscal 1995 to fiscal 1994, due to a reduction in related party
receivables, which were offset against certain related party obligations during
fiscal year 1995.
Total expenses decreased $2,779,000, when comparing fiscal year 1995 to
fiscal year 1994. This overall decrease is comprised of the following decreases
and increases. Restaurant cost of sales decreased $377,000 due to lower sales
at B.B's during fiscal year 1995 and the closure of one SFC restaurant location
during fiscal year 1995. Rent expense remained relatively constant and
represents rent for the complete fiscal year 1995 for a new SFC restaurant
location opened during fiscal year 1994, offset by a decrease in rent expense
due to the closure of one SFC restaurant location during fiscal year 1995.
Other restaurant occupancy and operating expenses decreased $195,000 due to a
decrease in these costs at B.B.'s of approximately $63,000 due to cost cutting
measures during fiscal year 1995 as a result of poor sales performance during
fiscal year 1995. The remainder of the decrease results from lower operating
costs in connection with the closure of SFC restaurant locations in both fiscal
year 1995 and 1994. Retail cost of sales decreased $624,000 when comparing
fiscal year 1995 to fiscal year 1994 due primarily to the fact that there were
no baseball card/celebrity card shows during fiscal year 1995 and cost of sales
of $252,000 during fiscal year 1994 resulting from the Registrant's product
sales to a related party. The decrease in retail occupancy and operating
expenses of $143,000 is due to fewer baseball card shows in fiscal year 1995.
General and administrative expenses decreased $1,089,000 when comparing fiscal
year 1995 to fiscal year 1994. This decrease results almost entirely from
decreasing costs at DFC. This is due to management's continuing efforts to cut
costs at this subsidiary and the resolution of the majority of the defaulted
retail store leases which have resulted in significant expense in the prior
years. Interest expense decreased $157,000 when comparing fiscal year 1995 to
fiscal year 1994 due primarily to a decrease in related party debt which was
offset during fiscal 1995 against certain related party receivables. Restaurant
closure costs increased $295,000 when comparing fiscal year 1995 to fiscal year
1994, due to the closure of an SFC restaurant location with significant
remaining lease costs associated with this store location.
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FISCAL 1994. Total revenue remained relatively constant when comparing
fiscal year 1994 to fiscal year 1993, with total revenue decreasing $563,000.
This overall decrease of $563,000 consists of a decrease in restaurant revenue
of $309,000. This decrease in restaurant revenue is due to the closure of one
SFC restaurant resulting in decreased sales of $389,000, significant decreases
in sales at four other SFC restaurants totalling $592,000, offset by an increase
in revenues of a new restaurant totalling $469,000 and a significant increase in
sales at an existing restaurant totalling $150,000. The remaining net increase
in restaurant sales is due to a net increase in sales at the remaining
restaurants. Retail sales decreased $540,000 when comparing fiscal year 1994 to
fiscal year 1993, primarily due to the fact that the Company's wholly-owned
subsidiary, Sports Spectacular, Inc. held only one baseball card/celebrity show
during fiscal year 1994, while there were two baseball card/celebrity shows
during fiscal year 1993. This resulted in a decrease in retail revenues of
$526,000. Additionally, the Company's subsidiary Dion Ross, had sales of
$166,000 during the 1993 fiscal year but was closed during fiscal year 1994.
There was also a decline in Dreams Franchise Corporation product sales to
franchisees. These decreases were offset by a $252,000 increase in product
sales by the Company to a related party. Franchise fees and royalties increased
$241,000 due to an increase in royalties from a larger number of franchisees
doing more sales volume in fiscal year 1994 as compared to fiscal year 1993.
Other revenues and interest revenue were comparable when comparing fiscal year
1994 to fiscal year 1993.
Total expenses decreased $23,000 when comparing fiscal year 1994 to fiscal
year 1993. This overall decrease is comprised of the following increases and
decreases. Restaurant cost of sales increased $70,000, or approximately 1.5% of
sales, due primarily to the inability to pass cost increases on to customers due
primarily to the poor economic climate in southern California. Rent expense
remained relatively constant with the change being due to the timing of store
closures and new store openings. Other restaurant occupancy and operating
expense increased $375,000, due primarily to the SFC's payment of royalties
during the complete fiscal year 1994, while royalties were only required to be
paid for three months during the fiscal year 1993. Additionally, other
operating costs consisting primarily of repairs and maintenance, utilities,
taxes and other costs also increased during fiscal year 1994 when compared to
fiscal year 1993. Retail cost of sales decreased $150,000, due primarily to the
decrease in the number of baseball card shows and the closure of Dion Ross, as
described above. These decreases were offset by an increase in cost of sales of
$252,000, representing product sales to a related party. The decrease in retail
occupancy and operating expenses of $342,000 is due to fewer baseball cards
shows in fiscal 1994 and the closure of Dion Ross. General and administrative
costs and interest expense remained essentially constant when comparing fiscal
year 1994 to fiscal year 1993, with an increase of $60,000 and a decrease of
$39,000, respectively. The increase in the restaurant closure is due primarily
to the closure of one additional restaurant location in California. The
increase in the equity in losses of subsidiary is due to the losses of a new
fifty percent owned subsidiary, which sells Marilyn Monroe collector cards.
FISCAL 1993. Total revenues remained relatively constant when comparing
fiscal year 1993 to fiscal year 1992 with total revenues decreasing $366,000.
This overall decrease of $366,000 consists of an increase in restaurant revenues
of $379,000 due to a restaurant which opened during late fiscal year 1992 being
open for the entire 1993 fiscal year, offset in part by the closure of a poor
performing store during fiscal year 1993. The increase in restaurant revenues
was offset by a decrease in retail sales of $1,115,000. This decrease was due
primarily to a decrease in retail sales from the Company's wholly-owned
subsidiary, Dreams Franchise Corporation, which during the majority of the 1992
fiscal year was operating eight Field of Dreams retail stores and which during
the 1993 fiscal year was not operating any Field of Dreams retail stores, as
those stores were sold to former employees and others during late fiscal year
1992. Additionally, the Company's eighty percent owned subsidiary, Dion Ross
accounted for sales of $269,000 during fiscal year 1992 and sales of only
$171,000 during fiscal year 1993 as this retail store was closed during
September 1992. Also included in retail sales are the results of the Company's
sports memorabilia shows which accounted for sales of $833,000 during fiscal
year 1992 and $927,000 during fiscal year 1993. Franchise fees and royalties
increased $317,000 from fiscal year 1992 to fiscal year 1993 due to the opening
of nine new franchise operations during the 1993 fiscal year.
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Restaurant costs during fiscal year 1993 remained relatively constant with
the total for cost of sales, rent, and other restaurant occupancy and operating
expenses declining $199,000 or just one percent over the same costs in fiscal
year 1992. Retail cost of sales and retail occupancy and operating costs
declined $1,284,000 due to the sale of the eight company owned Field of Dreams
stores to former employees and others during late fiscal year 1992. General and
administrative expenses also were reduced by $566,000 when comparing fiscal year
1993 to fiscal year 1992, primarily as a result of the sale of the company owned
Field of Dreams stores, which allowed the Company to reduce certain corporate
overhead costs. Interest costs decreased by $836,000 due primarily to the
reduction of debt during fiscal year 1992 and including the reduction of a
$2,000,000 related party debt on March 31, 1992, and the retirement of certain
notes payable of $819,000 on April 1, 1992. Additionally, a related party debt
of approximately $1,000,000 was renegotiated during fiscal year 1993 with an
adjusted interest rate representing a decrease in the interest rate of 12
percent.
CONTINUING RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
Because the pro forma financial statements include historical operations
of other restaurants which have been closed, Management provides the
following discussion of SFC's three continuing restaurants, which represents
all continuing restaurant operations of the Company.
Revenues of the three continuing Heidi's restaurants owned by SFC
decreased in 1994 when compared to 1993 by approximately $190,000, and
decreased in 1995 when compared to 1994 by approximately $144,000. The
marginal contribution of these restaurants (before overhead and other general
operating costs) decreased from approximately $123,000 in 1993 to
approximately $27,000 in 1994, to a loss of approximately $50,000 in 1995. As
a percentage of revenue, cost of sales increased from 65.37 percent in 1993
to 68.29 percent in 1995, occupancy increased from 11.8 percent in 1993 to
14.14 percent in 1995, and other operating expenses increased from 17.63
percent in 1993 to 19.08 percent in 1995.
Revenues increased approximately $32,000 for the nine months ended
December 31, 1995 when compared to the nine months ended December 31, 1994.
As a percentage of revenue, cost of sales was 68.57 percent, occupancy was
14.14 percent and other operating expenses were 18.52 percent during the nine
months ended December 31, 1995. The overall contribution of these three
restaurants continues to be negative (before overhead costs and other general
operating costs).
These trends indicate the decline in the profitability of these three
restaurants. Of the three restaurants, only one restaurant continues to
provide a positive contribution to the profitability of the restaurants.
Management does not believe the trends will improve.
Management intends to sell or sublease the two unprofitable restaurants
to third parties. Management believes this can be done by offering rent
subsidies to the potential buyers/subleasees. Management believes that the
continuing restaurant's operations will be sufficient to pay some, if not
all, of the rent subsidy amounts. If management is unable to find buyers for
the two unprofitable restaurants, the Company will continue to operate the
restaurants, unless the losses exceed the monthly lease payments, at which
time the restaurant location would be closed. Revenues of the one probitable
restaurant totalled approximately $906,000 during the nine months ended
December 3, 1995, $1,075,000 in 1995, $1,052,000 in 1994 and $1,049,000 in
1993.
Management believes that a substantial portion of the historical general
and overhead expense of SFC will be eliminated as a result of the sale of
other SFC assets to SMC and the management agreement which will exist between
SFC and SMC. Management believes these reduced costs will result in a
reduction in the operating losses of SFC when compared to previous years. Any
cash needed by the continuing restaurant operations should be available
through operating advances from SMC, which are a direct reduction of the
notes receivable from SMC. Management does not believe that the continuing
restaurants will be a significant source of liquidity or capital resources.
The continuing restaurants may result in a use of liquidity and capital
resources to the extent notes receivable from SMC are reduced by operating
advances made by SMC.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At March 31, 1995, the Registrant has a working capital deficit of
$7,988,000 compared to a working capital deficit of $7,647,000 at March 31,
1994. The Registrant has made operating improvement during fiscal year 1995 by
reducing the loss for fiscal year 1995 by $1,301,000, when compared to the loss
for fiscal year 1994. However, the working capital deficit is significant and
because of this deficit, required capital resources have been provided
primarily by related parties and at times at interest rates which exceed current
market rates. These costs of financing and the continued losses have created
this significant working capital deficit and makes finding sources of financing
(other than through related parties) extremely difficult and extremely costly.
The failure of the Company to obtain additional sources of working capital
and/or substantially improve its results of operations will have a significant
negative impact on the liquidity and capital resources of the Company and be
detrimental to the Company's ongoing future operations.
In an attempt to improve its operating position, the Registrant has
extinguished certain debt, has reduced its overhead structure, has reduced
some onerous interest rates on its borrowings and has improved the
franchising efforts and cut general and administrative expenses at its
subsidiary DFC. While these efforts have contributed to the reduction of the
net loss in fiscal year 1995 compared to fiscal year 1994, as discussed
above, losses are still significant and put continued strain on working
capital requirements. The Registrant intends to focus its efforts on DFC,
and will continue to expand and develop the franchising of its Field of
Dreams retail stores. Through December 31, 1995, DFC has not significantly
increased the number of Field of Dreams franchisees. However, DFC has
retained a franchise sales consultant to assist in the addition of
franchisees. To finance these efforts, the Registrant's subsidiary DFC is
considering a Private Placement for the raising of investor funds. DFC has
not yet determined what amount of capital would be raised through a Private
Placement or how much of DFC would be owned by these investors, or how much
of the private placement proceeds would be available to StratAmerica for its
purposes. There can be no assurance that the Private Placement will be
commenced or completed.
The Company has entered into a Letter of Agreement to sell the majority of
the assets and liabilities of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shari's Franchise
Corporation, to a third party as more fully described in Note 21 to the
financial statements. This transaction will occur upon obtaining shareholder
approval from the Registrant's shareholders and the completion of a definitive
purchase agreement. Based on the December 31, 1995 pro forma financial
statements, this transaction is expected to reduce the working capital deficit
to approximately $4,400,000, and significantly reduce the Company's operating
losses. However, it should be noted that while the Registrant believes this
transaction will occur, it cannot presently determine the likelihood of this
transaction being completed, for the reasons mentioned above.
The proposed sale of SFC assets will provide $300,000 in cash to the
Company upon closing. In the event that the Company is unable to sell SFC, SFC
may file bankruptcy in an attempt to discharge its obligations under leases of
poorly performing and closed restaurant locations and eliminate royalties
payable to SMC on Shari's restaurants. This process could result in significant
cash requirements to settle damage claims and pay other
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bankruptcy costs, which would cause further deterioration in the Company's
liquidity and capital resources.
All damage settlements and other bankruptcy costs would have to be paid
from SFC cash flow. The additional cash would be obtained by discontinuing
royalty and certain lease payments. Management is uncertain whether there
would be sufficient liquidity and capital resources to successfully
reorganize under bankruptcy and is uncertain how much ownership the Company
would retain after a bankruptcy proceeding. However, in the event that the
sale of SFC is rejected, management does not see any other viable alternative
regarding SFC.
As shown in the pro forma income statement on page F-37 which reflects
the effect of the proposed sale of SFC assets, the Company's loss from
operations will be reduced by approximately $1,000,000 annually as a result
of the sale. See pro forma financial statements on pages F-34 to F-38.
However, management believes the Company will continue to incur losses. As
discussed above, management believes SFC should be able to obtain necessary
resources from SMC through operating advances. Additionally, management
believes it is necessary to raise additional capital for DFC in order to
expand DFC's operations sufficiently to continue to sustain its operations.
StratAmerica's overhead continues to be funded by related party financing.
Management is unable to determine whether it will be able to continue to
obtain related party financing in the future.
Based on the pro forma financial balance sheet, after the sale of SFC,
the Company still has a shareholder's deficit of approximately $4,500,000. As
noted above, each of the Company's operating entities has significantly
limited capital resources. Management is unable to identify any factors which
would alleviate this limitation on the Company's liquidity and capital
resources in the short term, except for the $300,000 in cash to be received
when SFC assets are sold. Management's long term objective is to maximize the
value of DFC. As discussed above, this requires additional growth by DFC,
which will require additional outside capital. Management is unable to
determine how successful these plans will be and what ultimate impact these
plans will have on the Company's financial condition.
Management is hopeful that the Registrant can continue to reduce its
operating overhead costs and that the Registrant will be successful in selling
SFC and in furthering the business growth of DFC. However the Company
anticipates that even with these improvements, the Company will still require
significant capital resources during fiscal year 1996 and 1997, and the Company
is unable to predict what additional financing will be available in the future
and whether the contemplated Private Placement for DFC will be successful and
the failure of the Company to meet any of these objectives could have a
significant negative impact on the liquidity and capital resources of the
Company and be detrimental to the Company's future operations.
Management does not believe that the effects of inflation and changing
prices will have a significant effect upon the company.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements and information included in this Proxy Statement
are on pages F-1 through F-38. The following is a table of contents to the
financial statements and information.
STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1995 AND THE
YEAR THEN ENDED:
Report of Independent Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2
Consolidated Statement of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Deficit . . . . . . . . F-4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . F-8
Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule:
VIII. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves. . . . F-27
Schedules other than those listed above have been omitted because they
are not required, the information is not material or the required
information is included in the financial statements.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1995
AND THE NINE MONTHS THEN ENDED:
Consolidated Balance Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-28
Consolidated Statement of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-29
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-30
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . F-32
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-33
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Pro Forma Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995 . . . . . . . ..F-35
Pro Forma Statement of Operations for the
Nine Months Ended December 31, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-36
Pro Forma Statement of Operations for the
Year Ended March 31, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-37
Notes to Pro Forma Financial Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . F-38
OTHER MATTERS
The Board of Directors knows of no other matters to be presented at the
Annual Meeting.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTE REQUIRED
Affirmative vote of a majority of the Company's shares entitled to vote
thereon is required to adopt each of the proposals. The shares represented by
each proxy will be voted in accordance with the instructions specified in the
proxy, if given. If a signed proxy statement is returned without instructions,
it will be voted FOR the directors and for all other proposals.
The Board of Directors of the Company unanimously recommends that
stockholders vote for the election of the three nominees for directors named in
this Proxy Statement, for approval of the resolution regarding the sale of the
SFC Assets, and for approval of the resolutions providing for an amendment to
the Company's Articles of Incorporation.
When a proxy in the form enclosed with this Proxy Statement is returned
properly executed, the shares represented thereby will be voted in accordance
with the directions indicated thereon or, if no direction is indicated, the
shares will be voted in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of
Directors.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
All proposals of stockholders to the Company intended to be presented at
the Company's next Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received by the
Company no later than January 1, 1997 in order to be included in the
Company's Proxy Statement and form of Proxy relating to that meeting.
ANNUAL REPORT
The Company's Annual Report to Stockholders which contains Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995 is enclosed herewith. The Annual Report is
incorporated by reference in this Proxy Statement.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
of StratAmerica Corporation
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements included on pages F-2
to F-27 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
StratAmerica Corporation and its subsidiaries at March 31, 1995 and 1994, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended March 31, 1995, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. 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 of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which 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,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in
Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered
recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2.
The consolidated financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
As described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, the
Company has extensive transactions and relationships with its major
shareholders and other related entities. Because of these relationships, it
is possible that the terms of these transactions are not the same as those
which would result from transactions among wholly unrelated parties.
/s/ Price Waterhouse, LLP
Price Waterhouse, LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
June 22, 1995, except as to Note 22, which is as of February 20, 1996
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in Thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
1995 1994
ASSETS
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<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash $ 237 $ 117
Restricted cash 35 -
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $60 and $75 23 13
Interest receivable - related party 15 443
Current portion of notes receivable - related party - 915
Inventories 161 152
Prepaid expenses 75 76
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Total current assets 546 1,716
Notes receivable -related party, less current portion 611 1,425
Note receivable - other - 53
Property and equipment, net 1,204 1,695
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of $1,695 and $1,579 550 977
Other assets 80 129
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$ 2,991 $ 5,995
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 765 $ 606
Accrued liabilities, including $1,168 and $1,088 to related parties 3,338 3,153
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including
$731 and $725 to related parties 1,872 1,914
Notes payable, including $2,032 and $3,218 to related parties 2,193 3,316
Deferred franchise fees 120 128
Deposit 246 246
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Total current liabilities 8,534 9,363
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current
portion, including $203 and $265 to related parties 417 871
Accumulated losses in excess of investment
in unconsolidated affiliate 121 95
Deferred revenue 378 378
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary 350 -
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9,800 10,707
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Contingencies and commitments (Note 19)
Shareholders' deficit:
Common stock, $.05 par value - authorized 10,000,000 shares;
10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding 500 500
Capital in excess of par value 7,936 7,936
Accumulated deficit (15,245) (13,148)
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(6,809) (4,712)
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$ 2,991 $5,995
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</TABLE>
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1995 1994 1993
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Restaurant $13,238 $13,785 $14,094
Retail, including $252 from
related parties in 1994 470 1,136 1,676
Franchise fees and royalties 597 585 344
Interest, including $147, $288
and $281 from related parties
in 1995, 1994 and 1993. 151 294 303
Other 29 163 109
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14,485 15,963 16,526
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Expenses:
Restaurant cost of sales,
excluding depreciation
of $562, $596 and $609 8,484 8,861 8,791
Restaurant rent cost of sales 1,408 1,426 1,498
Other restaurant occupancy and
operating expense 2,749 2,944 2,569
Retail cost of sales, including
$252 from related parties in 1994,
excluding depreciation 235 859 1,009
Retail occupancy and
operating expense 166 309 651
General and administrative expense 1,404 2,493 2,433
Depreciation and amortization 950 1,352 1,508
Interest, including $432, $514,
and $543 to related parties in
1995, 1994 and 1993 620 777 816
Restaurant closure 540 245 109
Equity in losses of subsidiary 26 95 -
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16,582 19,361 19,384
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Net loss $ (2,097) $(3,398) $(2,858)
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Net loss per share $(.21) $(.34) $ (.29)
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</TABLE>
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
(Dollars in Thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL
IN
EXCESS ACCUMU-
SHARES COMMON OF PAR LATED
OUTSTANDING STOCK VALUE DEFICIT
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at March 31, 1992 10,000,000 $ 500 $ 7,812 $ (6,892)
Net loss for year ended
March 31, 1993 - - - (2,858)
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Balance at March 31, 1993 10,000,000 500 7,812 (9,750)
Contribution of capital (Note 10) 124
Net loss for the year ended
March 31, 1994 (3,398)
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Balance at March 31, 1994 10,000,000 500 7,936 (13,148)
Net loss for the year ended
March 31, 1995 (2,097)
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Balance at March 31, 1995 10,000,000 $ 500 $ 7,936 $ (15,245)
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</TABLE>
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1995 1994 1993
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers $ 14,316 $ 16,035 $ 16,385
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (14,345) (16,387) (16,981)
Interest received 40 133 168
Interest paid (553) (865) (596)
Income tax refund received - - 420
Income taxes paid - - (82)
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Net cash used in operating activities (542) (1,084) (686)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (51) (212) (162)
Loans made to franchisees and other - (139) -
Collection on notes receivable 383 66 -
Change in other assets - - 60
Proceeds from sale of real estate
properties held for investment - 195 1,066
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Net cash (used) provided by investing activities 332 (90) 964
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from notes payable 697 1,212 745
Payments on notes payable (160) (37) (829)
Principal payments on long-term
debt and capital lease obligations (522) (226) (141)
Issuance of stock in consolidated subsidiary 350 - -
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities 365 949 (225)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 155 (225) 53
Cash at beginning of year 117 342 289
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Cash at end of year $ 272 $ 117 $ 342
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</TABLE>
(Continued)
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1995 1994 1993
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Net loss $ (2,097) $ (3,398) $ (2,858)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 950 1,352 1,508
Restaurant closure 540 245 163
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (10) 83 (31)
Increase (decrease) in other receivables - 141 (141)
Decrease in income tax refund - - 420
Increase in interest receivable (111) (161) (135)
Decrease (increase) in inventories (9) (276) 230
Decrease in prepaid expenses 1 44 16
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 159 21 (264)
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities (37) 489 343
Decrease in income taxes payable - - (82)
Increase (decrease) in deferred franchise fees (8) (17) 145
Increase in accumulated losses in excess of
investment in unconsolidated subsidiary 26 95 -
Increase in deferred revenue - 378 -
Other 54 (80) -
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Net cash used in operating activities $ (542) $ (1,084) $ (686)
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</TABLE>
(Continued)
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Continued)
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1995:
The Company offset notes payable and accrued interest payable with notes
receivable and accrued interest receivable from a related party (Note 16).
The Company acquired an automobile by issuing long-term debt totalling $26.
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1994:
The Company acquired equipment by issuing long-term debt and capital lease
obligations totalling $333.
The Company settled notes payable and accrued interest by transferring inventory
totalling $848 to a related party as described in Note 10 and Note 16.
The Company transferred notes receivable with a book value of $178 to a related
party to settle related party obligations as more fully described in Note 4.
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1993:
None.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(Dollars in Thousands, except per share amounts)
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
StratAmerica Corporation (the Company) is engaged in the ownership and operation
of family style restaurants and a sports cafe through its wholly-owned
subsidiaries Shari's Franchise Corporation (SFC), and B.B. O'Brien's, Inc.
(BB's). The Company also franchises Field of Dreams-Registered Trademark-
retail stores which sell celebrity and sports oriented memorabilia merchandise
through the Company's 95 percent-owned subsidiary Dreams Franchise Corporation
(DFC). The Company also owns a 50 percent interest in Sports Time Card Company
(Sports Time) which markets Marilyn Monroe collector cards. The other 50
percent of Sports Time is owned by unrelated third parties. Additionally, the
Company sponsored sports memorabilia trade shows through its wholly-owned
subsidiary Sports Spectacular, Inc. (Sport) during the years ended March 31,
1994 and 1993. The Company also sold furniture and accessories through its 80
percent-owned subsidiary, Dion Ross, which ceased operations during the year
ended March 31, 1993.
The Company has entered into a letter of intent to sell the "Shari's"
restaurants of SFC to Shari's Management Corporation (SMC) (Note 21).
Additionally, the Company will sell or close BB's during the year ending March
31, 1996. Accordingly, all fixed assets and goodwill related to BB's were fully
depreciated and amortized during the year ended March 31, 1995. At March 31,
1995, BB's has net liabilities due to unrelated third parties and former
shareholders of approximately $400. Under the currently proposed sale
agreement, the buyer may assume a small portion of these liabilities.
The President of the Company is referred to as the majority shareholder in the
accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. He was the
majority shareholder of the Company through fiscal 1992, but during fiscal years
1993 through 1995 he was not the majority shareholder of the Company due to
shares issued in 1992 to a company owned by his brother to settle certain
obligations. Currently, the company owned by his brother is the major
shareholder. Once the president is issued the shares described in Note 13, he
will again be the majority shareholder. A summary of significant accounting
policies follows:
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly-owned subsidiary, SFC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, BB's, its 95
percent-owned subsidiary, DFC, its wholly-owned subsidiary Sport, and its 80
percent owned subsidiary, Dion Ross. All significant intercompany transactions
have been eliminated. The Company accounts for its 50 percent interest in
Sports Time using the equity method of accounting. Summarized financial
information related to Sports Time is not material to the Company's financial
condition and results of operations.
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INVENTORIES
Inventories, consisting of restaurant supplies and sports memorabilia, are
stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in,
first-out (FIFO) method.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for repairs and
maintenance are charged to operating expense as incurred. Expenditures for
additions and betterments are capitalized. When assets are sold or otherwise
disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are
removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in
operations.
Depreciation of equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from five to ten years.
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lease period or the estimated
useful life of the improvements, whichever is less.
PREOPENING COSTS AND SMALLWARES
The Company expenses costs incurred in preparation for opening new restaurants.
Costs to establish new restaurants with smallwares (dishes and utensils) are
capitalized as restaurant equipment and amortized over a five year period.
Smallware replacements are expensed.
GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the purchase price in excess of the value of net assets
acquired. Goodwill is being amortized using the straight-line method over seven
years.
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounts Standards No. 121, which
requires that goodwill be evaluated based on the expected undiscounted future
cash flows of the Company. Due to the proposed sale of certain SFC assets and
liabilities (Note 21), goodwill has not been adjusted because it would result in
an increased gain on the sale.
OTHER ASSETS
Included in other assets are lease, workers compensation and utility deposits,
SFC deferred franchise fees, and other. Franchise fees are amortized over five
years.
FRANCHISE FEE REVENUE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE
Franchise fees received and commissions paid are initially deferred, and are
recognized in the statement of operations when all material services or
conditions related to the sale of a franchise have been performed by the
Company.
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LOSS PER SHARE
Loss per share is based on the weighted average number of common and common
equivalent shares (see Note 13 and Note 14) outstanding, if dilutive. Common
equivalent shares for all years were anti-dilutive and accordingly the weighted
average shares outstanding for all years presented was 10,000,000 shares.
INCOME TAXES
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109
"Accounting For Income Taxes" effective April 1, 1993. This statement requires
an asset and liability approach for accounting for income taxes. The effect of
adoption of this statement on the consolidated financial statements was not
material.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of cash, notes receivable and accrued liabilities approximate
their respective book values at March 31, 1995.
RECLASSIFICATION OF PRIOR YEAR AMOUNTS
Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made in the March 31,
1994 and March 31, 1993 accounts to conform to the current year presentation.
These reclassifications are not material.
NOTE 2 - FINANCIAL CONDITION:
The Company incurred a net loss of $2,097 for the year ended March 31, 1995 and
has a working capital deficit of $7,988 and shareholders' deficit of $6,809 at
March 31, 1995. These factors indicate that the Company may be unable to
continue in its present form unless it is able to liquidate certain
subsidiaries, substantially improve its operations, obtain new sources of
capital and/or financing, refinance short-term and long-term obligations under
which it is in default, and to settle lawsuits against the Company for failure
to make lease payments to landlords, as further described in Note 19.
Management is hopeful that it can reduce its operating overhead costs and that
the Company will be successful in selling additional Field of Dreams franchises.
However, management is still dependent upon related parties to provide financing
and is hopeful that it can obtain additional required related party financing
throughout the next fiscal year. Failure to obtain adequate financing would
have a significant adverse effect upon the Company and its ability to continue
in its present form.
The Company has entered into a letter of intent (Note 21) to sell all Shari's
restaurants and is considering a private placement to raise investor funds for
DFC.
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NOTE 3 - NOTES RECEIVABLE - RELATED PARTY:
Notes receivable - related party consists of amounts due from a company owned by
the brother of the majority shareholder of the Company. The notes were
consideration received in connection with the sale of real estate on March 29,
1991 and consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
Note receivable, bearing interest
at 12 percent, due March 2002,
secured by real estate $ - $ 1,425
Note receivable, monthly interest
payments at 14 percent, due
December 1993, secured by real estate - 317
Note receivable, monthly interest
payments at 14.5 percent, due
December 1993, secured by real estate - 598
Note receivable, monthly interest
payments at 16 percent, due December 1998,
secured by real estate 611 -
-------- --------
611 2,340
Less current portion - 915
-------- --------
$ 611 $ 1,425
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
The note receivable totalling $611 at March 31, 1995, and the notes receivable
of $317 and $598, totalling $915, at March 31, 1994 reflect the identical terms
of notes payable to financial institutions. These notes were assumed by the
related party in connection with the real estate purchase (see Notes 9 and 16).
NOTE 4 - NET ASSETS SOLD TO FORMER EMPLOYEES AND
UNRELATED PARTIES:
During 1992, DFC sold the net assets of seven retail stores to former employees
and unrelated parties for notes receivable. At March 31, 1994, DFC transferred
these notes receivable with a book value of $178 to the Company, which
transferred these notes to a related party in exchange for extinguishment of
related party debt of $178.
Of these seven retail stores sold, only two remain open at March 31, 1995. DFC
subleases these two stores on a month-to-month basis and reduces rent expense as
sublease payments are
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received from these franchises. DFC is in default on these two leases because
DFC has not obtained landlord approval for these subleases.
NOTE 5 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
Leasehold improvements $ 1,059 $ 1,049
Restaurant equipment 2,318 2,457
Office and other equipment 260 269
-------- --------
3,637 3,775
Less accumulated depreciation
and amortization (2,433) (2,080)
-------- --------
$ 1,204 $ 1,695
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
Substantially all property and equipment is pledged as collateral for long-term
debt.
Restaurant equipment includes the cost of equipment held by the Company under
capital lease agreements. Such costs and the related accumulated amortization
aggregate $293 and $92 at March 31, 1995 and $293 and $63 at March 31, 1994.
NOTE 6 - OTHER ASSETS:
The components of other assets are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
Deposits and cash restricted to secure
equipment leases $ 68 $ 47
Deferred franchise fees and other 20 88
----- -----
88 135
Less accumulated amortization (8) (6)
----- -----
$ 80 $ 129
----- -----
----- -----
</TABLE>
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NOTE 7 - ACCRUED LIABILITIES:
The components of accrued liabilities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
Payroll costs $ 861 $ 715
Interest 541 726
Rent 186 375
Restaurant closure accrual 670 378
Property taxes 80 68
Sales taxes 118 125
Deposits - stock options 412 187
Other 470 579
------ ------
$3,338 $3,153
------ ------
------ ------
</TABLE>
NOTE 8 - NOTES PAYABLE:
The components of notes payable are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
Note payable to related party (brother
of majority shareholder), interest at
12 percent, due on demand, unsecured. $ 807 $ 407
Note payable to related party (company
owned by the brother of majority
shareholder), interest at 12 percent,
due on demand, unsecured. 353 1,818
Notes payable to vendors, interest ranging
from 11 to 18 percent, monthly installments
through September 1994, unsecured. - 13
Notes payable to former landlords, interest ranging
to 7.25 percent, monthly principal and interest
payments of $5. 77 -
Note payable to a related party (Sports Time), non-interest
bearing, due on demand, unsecured. 36 -
Note payable to a related party (partnership
owned by majority shareholder), interest
at 12 percent, due on demand, secured
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
by Company stock owned by the Company's
majority shareholder. 631 631
Note payable to a related party (company owned
by the Secretary of the Company), interest
at 12 percent, unsecured. - 88
Note payable to a related party (company owned
by the majority shareholder's children),
interest at 12 percent, unsecured. - 10
Notes payable to a related party (company
owned by majority shareholder), interest
at 12 percent, due on demand, unsecured. 204 264
Various notes payable to others, interest
ranging to 24 percent, due on demand,
unsecured. 85 85
-------- --------
$ 2,193 $ 3,316
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
NOTE 9 - LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS:
The components of long-term debt are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
Capital lease obligations, net of imputed
interest at 15.75 percent, payable in
monthly installments through 1996,
secured by equipment. $ 63 $ 118
Note payable to related party (brother of
majority shareholder), interest at 12
percent, monthly interest only payments
until February 1, 1995, when the balance
is due, unsecured. At March 31, 1995, the
Company is in default on the note payable. 670 670
Note payable to a bank, interest ranging to
12 percent, monthly installment of $1 including
interest, secured by equipment. 19 5
Note payable to related party (family trust of the
majority shareholder and the brother of the
majority shareholder), interest at 11.75 percent,
monthly principal and interest payments of $7
through December 1999, unsecured. 264 320
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Note payable to Shari's Management
Corporation assumed in the acquisition of SFC,
interest at 10 percent, monthly installments of $8
through December 1996, secured by equipment
and guarantee of the Company. 142 212
Note payable to former shareholder
of BB's in connection with the
acquisition of 50 percent of BB's,
interest imputed at 10 percent, due
in monthly installments of $3 through 2000,
unsecured. At March 31, 1995, the Company is
in default of this note payable. 178 178
Note payable to a bank, monthly interest
payments at 16 percent, secured by real estate
sold to a related party. At March 31, 1995, the
Company is in default on this note payable. 611 -
Note payable to a bank, monthly interest payments
at 14 percent, balance due December 1993, secured
by real estate sold to a related party. Subsequent
to March 31, 1994, the amount was repaid. - 317
Note payable to a bank, monthly interest payments at
14.5 percent, balance due December 1993, secured
by real estate sold to a related party. Subsequent
to March 31, 1994, the amount was repaid with the
$611 note payable. - 598
Note payable to an individual, monthly
interest payments at 12 percent (if in default,
interest is at 24 percent) quarterly principal
payments of $25 beginning April 1, 1993,
secured by company stock owned by the majority
shareholder and majority shareholder's personal guarantee. 342 367
-------- --------
2,289 2,785
Less current portion (1,872) (1,914)
-------- --------
$ 417 $ 871
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
All long-term debt described above as being in default is classified as current,
regardless of the repayment terms.
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Future maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are summarized
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR
<S> <C>
1996 $1,872
1997 240
1998 116
1999 61
------
$2,289
------
------
</TABLE>
NOTE 10 - RELATED PARTY OBLIGATIONS SATISFIED BY TRANSFER
OF ASSETS:
On March 31, 1994, the Company transferred inventory with a historical cost
basis of $248 to a related party (company owned by the majority shareholder) for
release of indebtedness of $372, resulting in an excess of debt extinguished
over the basis of the inventory of $124. Because of the related party nature of
this transaction, the $124 has been recorded as capital in excess of par value.
The Company also transferred notes receivable from franchises and former
employees to a related party (company owned by the majority shareholder) for a
release of indebtedness totalling $178 as more fully described in Note 4.
During the year ended March 31, 1994, the Company transferred inventory to the
president of DFC to settle notes payable and accrued interest totalling $600 as
more fully described in Note 16.
NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES:
The Company's deferred tax balances consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward $ 3,926 $ 3,387
Accrued liabilities 531 439
Deferred revenue 241 240
-------- --------
4,698 4,066
Deferred tax liability:
Accelerated depreciation for tax purposes (236) (266)
-------- --------
4,462 3,800
Valuation allowance (4,462) (3,800)
-------- --------
$ - $ -
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
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A reconciliation of the Company's effective tax rate compared to the statutory
federal tax rate is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
Federal income taxes at statutory rate (34)% (34)%
State taxes, net of federal benefit (5) (5)
Goodwill amortization 8 16
Valuation allowance 31 23
----- -----
-% -%
----- -----
----- -----
</TABLE>
As a result of the loss for all years, no provision (benefit) for income taxes
is reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
At March 31, 1995, the Company's tax net operating loss carryforwards are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Expiration date:
- ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
2007 $ 2,239
2008 806
2009 1,613
2010 1,234
-------
$ 5,892
------- -------
------- -------
</TABLE>
SFC has preacquisition tax net operating loss and investment tax credit
carryforwards which arose prior to becoming a member of the consolidated group,
which are available to offset future taxable income of SFC. The possible
benefit to be recognized from realization of these amounts has not been recorded
in connection with the acquisition of SFC because there is no assurance as to
their ultimate realization. The tax benefits ultimately realized, which are
limited to approximately $180 per year, will be recorded as reductions in SFC's
acquisition price. SFC's preacquisition tax net operating loss carryforwards at
March 31, 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Expiration date:
- ----------------
<S> <C>
2000 $ 19
2001 398
2002 642
2003 249
2004 1,113
------
$2,421
------
------
</TABLE>
In addition to the net operating loss carryforwards, SFC has approximately $248
of investment tax credit carryforwards and $758 of state net operating loss
carryforwards available to reduce taxes payable. Investment tax credits expire
through the year 1998. The Company has entered
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into a letter of intent to sell a majority of the assets and liabilities of SFC
as described in Note 21. As a result of this transaction, it is doubtful any of
these tax benefits will be realized.
BB's has preacquisition tax net operating loss carryforwards which arose prior
to becoming a member of the consolidated group on November 1, 1990, which are
available to offset future taxable income of BB's. The possible benefit to be
recognized from the realization of these amounts has not been recorded in
connection with the acquisition of BB's because there is no assurance as to
their ultimate realization. The tax benefits which may ultimately be realized
are limited to approximately $100 per year. BB's preacquisition tax net
operating loss carryforwards at March 31, 1994 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Expiration date:
- ----------------
<S> <C>
2004 $ 1,052
2005 495
--------
$ 1,547
--------
--------
</TABLE>
The Company is planning to sell or close BB's during the year ending December
31, 1996. Because of this plan, it is doubtful that these tax benefits will
ever be realized.
If certain substantial changes in the Company's ownership should occur, there
would be an annual limitation on the amount of carryforwards which can be
utilized.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is currently examining the Company's federal
income tax returns for the years ended March 31, 1991 and 1990. The resolution
of this examination is not yet complete and management is unable to determine
the ultimate outcome, but does not believe that the resolution of the
examination will have a materially adverse effect on the financial position or
results of operations of the Company.
NOTE 12 - OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS:
The Company leases restaurant buildings, office and retail space, and certain
equipment under operating lease agreements with base terms expiring at various
dates through 2017. The majority of the leases require the Company to pay the
greater of an annual base rent or a percentage of gross sales, as defined.
Future minimum rental commitments related to these non-cancelable leases are
summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Year ended:
- -----------
1996 $ 1,684
1997 1,701
1998 1,606
1999 1,449
2000 1,118
Thereafter 6,795
--------
$ 14,353
--------
--------
</TABLE>
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Rent expense for the years ended March 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993 was $1,384,
$1,535 and $1,590, including percentage rents of $24, $31 and $19 in 1995, 1994
and 1993.
The lease commitments summarized above include five retail store location leases
for Field of Dreams-Registered Trademark-. Of those five leases, three are
being sublet to other franchisees on a month-to-month basis. The Company is in
default on these leases because the Company has not obtained written landlord
approval for these subleases. Additionally, certain landlords have filed
lawsuits against the Company for collection of rents under these leases as
further described in Note 19.
Additionally, the Company is contingently liable as lessee or sub-lessee under
certain building leases with restaurant operations sold by SFC, prior to the
Company's acquisition. Although, these operating leases have been assigned to
the new owners, the Company remains contingently liable. Future maturities of
these contingent obligations are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended:
- -----------
<S> <C>
1996 $ 388
1997 401
1998 400
1999 400
2000 411
Thereafter $ 1,321
-------
$ 3,321
-------
-------
</TABLE>
NOTE 13 - STOCK BONUS PLAN:
Effective March 31, 1992, the Company entered into a Stock Bonus Agreement with
the President of the Company whereby 69,220 shares of the Company's common stock
were issued to the President for $0.05 per share and 4,930,780 shares will be
issued as soon as the Company's authorized shares are increased through an
amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, also for $0.05 per share.
The terms and conditions of the Stock Bonus Agreement provide the Company the
option to repurchase, at a decreasing percentage, these shares over a ten year
period for $0.05 per share. The Company retained the option to repurchase 100%
of these shares through March 31, 1994. At March 31, 1995, the Company retained
the option to purchase at 90% or 4,500,000 shares. The repurchase option ends
effective March 31, 2002.
The President has deposited $246 for the Stock Bonus Plan shares, which is
reflected as a deposit in the accompanying balance sheet until such time as the
4,930,780 common shares are issued. Upon issuance of the shares, the Company
will record the deposit of $246 as common stock and capital in excess of par
value. Also upon issuance of the shares, the Company will record capital in
excess of par value and unearned compensation for an amount equal to the
difference between the purchase price of $0.05 and the estimated fair market
value of the unvested shares at the date of issuance. This unearned
compensation element will be adjusted quarterly based on future changes in the
fair market value, determined by quoted market prices, of the Company's shares.
Compensation expense will be recorded annually for the difference between the
fair market value of the shares and the purchase price of the stock on the
anniversary date of the agreement for the number of shares that vest. Vesting
occurs as the
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Company's repurchase option expires. At March 31, 1995, the President became
vested in 500,000 shares. Compensation expense relating to these shares was not
material.
NOTE 14 - STOCK OPTIONS:
During October 1992, the Company's board of directors adopted a stock option
plan for certain employees and franchisees (Optionees) whereby Optionees are
granted the right to purchase shares of the Company's common stock on the date
of grant. During October 1992, the Company granted options to purchase
3,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $.18 per share. The Optionees
vest in the right to purchase the shares over a ten year period. At March 31,
1995, 3,000,000 options are outstanding.
At March 31, 1995, employees have made deposits on their options totalling $225,
which are included in current liabilities. Upon authorization of additional
shares, 1,250,000 shares of common stock will be issued under this plan.
NOTE 15 - RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL STORES CLOSED AND SOLD:
During the year ended March 31, 1995, SFC closed the "Shari's" restaurant
located in Palm Springs, California, and recorded an obligation totalling $400
in the accompanying financial statements, which represents the estimated future
lease and other payments which the Company will make related to this store. The
amount recorded does not represent the total future lease and other payments
required by the lease agreement, which total approximately $2,785. The Company
believes it can sell this restaurant location or otherwise renegotiate this
agreement.
During the year ended March 31, 1994, SFC closed the "Heidi's" restaurant
located in La Mesa, California, and recorded an obligation totalling $126 in the
accompanying financial statements, which represents the estimated future lease
and other payments to be made related to this store. At March 31, 1995 and
March 31, 1994, estimated accrued expenses related to this store closure
totalled $92 and $126.
Prior to November 1990, SFC operated a restaurant located in Irving, Texas under
an agreement with SMC whereby SMC agreed to share in 50 percent of the
restaurant losses up to a maximum of $6 per month. During 1993 the Company sold
the restaurant equipment, leasehold improvements and inventory to an unrelated
third party. At March 31, 1995 and March 31, 1994, an obligation totaling $178
and $252 is recorded in the accompanying financial statements, which represents
the estimated present value of future payments to be made in connection with
this agreement.
DFC is contingently liable on five retail store leases, three of which are being
sublet to former employees and other franchisees on a month-to-month basis. The
Company is in default on these three leases because the Company has not obtained
written landlord approval for these subleases. DFC has accrued $186,
representing the estimated costs to settle these obligations. The Company's
management estimates the likelihood of costs exceeding amounts accrued to be
remote.
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NOTE 16 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (SEE NOTE 3):
Effective November 1993, the Company entered into an employment agreement with
the majority shareholder of the Company through November 1998. The employment
agreement provides that the majority shareholder will be paid a salary of $120
per year plus an annual bonus equal to ten percent of the Company's income
before taxes.
Notes payable to the brother of the majority shareholder of the Company totalled
$807 and $407 at March 31, 1995 and 1994. The Company also has long-term debt
payable to the brother of the majority shareholder totalling $670 at March 31,
1995 and 1994. The Company also has notes payable to a company owned by the
brother of the majority shareholder totalling $353 and $1,818 at March 31, 1995
and 1994. During the year ended March 31, 1995, the Company entered into a
written agreement to offset notes payable and accrued interest payable totalling
$1,399 and $539 with notes receivable and accrued interest receivable totalling
$1,686 and $252 with this company.
On March 31, 1992, the Company extinguished certain debt with a related party, a
company owned by the brother of the majority shareholder, totaling $2,000 by
issuance of 5,000,000 shares of common stock with the shares valued at $.40 per
share, representing their estimated fair market value at the time of issuance.
The Company entered into an agreement with the president of DFC, whereby the
Company purchased sport memorabilia and trading card inventory from the
president under a note agreement. The note bears interest at 9 percent and was
due in quarterly installments over a twenty year period through December 14,
2010. Purchases under this agreement totalled $5 and $2 during the years ended
March 31, 1994, and 1993. The Company also had a note payable to this officer
of DFC totalling $96 at March 31, 1993. This note payable bears interest at 12
percent and was due on demand. The Company borrowed an additional $250 from the
president of DFC during the year ended March 31, 1994. Effective February 1,
1994, the Company exchanged sport memorabilia and trading card inventory to the
president in satisfaction of the notes payable and accrued interest payable to
this officer totalling $569 and $31, respectively. This inventory was
transferred at its book value, which approximates fair value, resulting in no
gain or loss on the transaction.
On March 29, 1991, a company owned by the brother of the majority shareholder
purchased real estate from the Company for a note receivable of $1,425 and the
assumption of notes payable totalling $1,300. Because the Company is still the
primary obligor on the notes payable, the notes payable are recorded in the
financial statements at March 31, 1995 and 1994 (see Note 9). The notes
receivable total $611 at March 31, 1995 and $2,340 at March 31, 1994. The
transaction was at book value which approximated fair market value and therefore
did not result in a gain or a loss to the Company.
The Company has a note payable to a partnership which is owned by the majority
shareholder of the Company. The note payable totalled $631 at March 31, 1995
and 1994. The loan is secured by 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock
which are owned personally by the majority shareholder of the Company.
The Company has a note payable of $204 and $264 at March 31, 1995 and 1994 to a
related party (company owned by the majority shareholder). These amounts were
used to fund operations. The Company has additional notes payable to related
parties (company owned by
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the Secretary of the Company and a company owned by the majority shareholder's
children) totalling $88 and $10 at March 31, 1994.
During the year ended March 31, 1995, DFC purchased inventory from a related
party totalling $19.
NOTE 17 - FRANCHISE INFORMATION:
Franchise activity is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1995 1994 1993
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sold during the year 4 7 9
Opened during the year 4 7 6
Closed during the year 1 6 -
In operation at year end 19 16 15
Under development at year end 3 3 3
</TABLE>
NOTE 18 - BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION:
The Company's business is currently operating in two segments: food service and
sports related sales and franchising.
Summarized financial information concerning these industry segments for the
years ended March 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 is provided below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED FOOD SPORTS RELATED
MARCH 31, 1995 SERVICE SALES CORPORATE CONSOLIDATED
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales - unaffiliated
customers $13,238 $1,095 $ 152 $14,485
Income (loss) from
continuing
operations $(1,533) $ 304 $(868) $(2,097)
Identifiable
assets $ 2,229 $ 250 $ 512 $ 2,991
Depreciation and
amortization
expense $ 906 $ 38 $ 6 $ 950
Acquisition of
property and
equipment $ 41 $ 10 $ 26 $ 77
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SPORTS RELATED
YEAR ENDED FOOD SALES AND
MARCH 31, 1994 SERVICE FRANCHISING CORPORATE CONSOLIDATED
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales - unaffiliated
customers $13,791 $ 1,782 $ 390 $15,963
Loss from
continuing
operations $(1,136) $(1,221) $(1,041) $(3,398)
Identifiable
assets $ 2,854 $ 140 $ 3,001 $ 5,995
Depreciation and
amortization
expense $ 770 $ 576 $ 6 $ 1,352
Acquisition of
property and
equipment $ 513 $ 28 $ 4 $ 545
SPORTS
YEAR ENDED FOOD RELATED REAL CORPO- CONSOLI-
MARCH 31, 1993 SERVICE SALES ESTATE RATE DATED
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales - unaffiliated
customers $14,120 $ 2,082 $ 324 $16,526
Loss from
continuing
operations $ (260) $(1,549) $(1,049) $(2,858)
Identifiable
assets $ 3,617 $ 1,600 $195 $ 2,674 $ 8,086
Depreciation and
amortization
expense $ 772 $ 707 $ 29 $ 1,508
Acquisition of
property and
equipment $ 139 $ 23 $ 162
</TABLE>
NOTE 19 - CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS:
In connection with an employment agreement, as discussed in Note 16, if the
Company terminates the majority shareholder's employment other than for cause,
or if the majority shareholder dies or becomes disabled, the Company is
obligated to pay the majority shareholder or his successor a payment equal to
twenty-four month's salary and bonuses. If the majority shareholder is
discharged due to a change in control, the Company is obligated to pay the
majority shareholder all salary and bonuses due through December 1, 1998 or
twenty-four month's salary and bonuses, whichever is greater.
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The Company is in default on certain retail store leases related to retail store
locations sold to former employees and unrelated parties because the Company has
not obtained written landlord approval for these subleases as described in Notes
4 and 12.
The Company is party to certain legal actions arising in the ordinary course of
its business activities. Management has made certain adjustments in connection
with these actions and based upon discussion with legal counsel does not believe
that the outcome of these matters will have a materially adverse effect on the
consolidated financial statements.
SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORPORATION
SFC is contingently liable under certain building operating leases with
restaurant operations sold by SFC, prior to the Company's acquisition. These
leases have been assigned to the new owners (see Note 12).
SFC has entered into a bonus agreement with an officer of SFC whereby the
officer will receive a bonus of six percent of the cash net profit, as defined,
received from the sale of SFC.
SFC entered into a service agreement with Shari's Management Corporation
(Shari's), for accounting, operational, and marketing services. The agreement
requires SFC to pay $1 per accounting period per restaurant to Shari's. The
agreement can also be terminated at the end of any one year period by written
notice 120 days prior to the end of such one year period. Total paid to Shari's
for the years ended March 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 was $185, $196 and $202.
SFC currently operates nine restaurants under the "Shari's" trade name and pays
2-1/2 percent of gross sales as a license fee to Shari's. SFC also holds a
license to operate under the "Shari's" trade name in California, Colorado,
Wyoming, Arizona, Utah and Nebraska, and is required to pay a 2-1/2 percent
license fee, plus a $25 franchise fee for any new "Shari's" restaurants opened
and operated by SFC. During February 1991, SFC entered into an agreement with
Shari's whereby SFC would not be required to pay the $25 franchise fee for the
next three stores opened. The Company has opened two stores under this
agreement. Additionally, SFC was not required to pay the 2-1/2 percent license
fee during calendar year 1992. During the years ended March 31, 1995, 1994 and
1993, SFC paid continuing licensing fees of $244, $238 and $49
SFC currently operates three restaurants under the "Heidi's" tradename. The
brother of the majority shareholder has personally guaranteed two Heidi's
restaurant leases.
B.B. O'BRIEN'S, INC.
B.B.'s is in technical default on a certain note payable that has been assigned
by the noteholder to a third party. In April 1995, the third party commenced
legal action against the Company, B.B.'s and the majority shareholder. At March
31, 1995 the Company has accrued for the unpaid balance of the note.
DREAMS FRANCHISE CORPORATION
DFC licenses the right to use the proprietary name Field of Dreams-Registered
Trademark- from Merchandising Corporation of America (MCA). For the use of the
Field of Dreams-Registered Trademark- name DFC pays Licensor
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one percent of each company-owned store's gross sales, with a minimum annual
royalty of $2 per store. Additionally, DFC must pay $5 for each franchised
store and one percent of each franchised store's gross sales.
Effective June 1, 1991, DFC amended its license agreement with MCA to include
the right to use and display the Field of Dreams-Registered Trademark- service
mark in company-owned or franchised retail stores located in the United States.
It also provides for the non-exclusive right to affix the Field of
Dreams-Registered Trademark- trademark to approved licensed articles for resale.
DFC also has certain rights of first refusal related to the use of the service
mark outside the United States. With the exception of the right to transfer
this licensing agreement to the Company or to a newly incorporated majority-
owned subsidiary of the Company within a six month period, these licensing
rights are non-transferable and non-assignable.
DFC may be precluded from offering franchises in certain states where MCA may be
deemed to be a franchisor under the laws of the applicable states. Accordingly,
before offering franchises in said states, DFC shall notify MCA of its intent,
and MCA must conclude that it will not be deemed a franchisor in those states,
or the right to sell franchises may be withheld.
The initial term of the agreement expires December 31, 1995, but may be renewed
for additional five year terms, provided that DFC is in compliance with all
aspects of the agreement. If DFC fails to comply with the license requirements
of the agreement, either during the initial term or during an option term, the
agreement may be terminated by MCA. Termination of the license agreement would
eliminate DFC's right to use the Field of Dreams-Registered Trademark-
servicemark.
DFC is required to indemnify MCA for certain losses and claims, including those
based on defective products, violation of franchise law and other acts and
omissions of DFC. DFC is required to maintain insurance coverage of $3,000 per
single incident. The coverage must name MCA as an insured party.
The Company has entered into a continuing guarantee agreement with the MCA,
whereby it has guaranteed the full and prompt payment to MCA of all amounts due
under this agreement. During the years ended March 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993,
royalty expense under this agreement totalled $77, $74 and $82.
The Company has entered into a license agreement with a former NBA basketball
player which requires the Company to pay $25 quarterly payments for autograph
services to be provided. At March 31, 1995, the total remaining commitment
pursuant to the agreement was $130. On July 1, 1995, the Company defaulted on
the agreement by failing to make a required payment.
The Company has guaranteed five store lease obligations of third party and
former employee franchisees, which are in default at March 31, 1995. The total
future minimum lease payments related to these leases is approximately $788 at
March 31, 1995. The Company has accrued $186 for the estimated cost of settling
these guarantees. The Company's management estimates the likelihood of costs
exceeding amounts accrued to be remote.
On June 1, 1995, the Company entered into a six month agreement with an
experienced franchise sales broker to promote and market DFC franchises to
potential franchisees. The agreement contains options to extend for two
additional six month periods. Under the terms of the agreement, the broker
receives a commission on franchise sales of 24% of the net franchise
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fee with a guaranteed monthly minimum of $10,000 plus reimbursement of certain
selling expenses.
NOTE 20 - MINORITY INTEREST:
During March 1995, DFC sold 233,333 shares of common stock to third party
investors for $350. The third party's investment is accounted for as minority
interest in the accompanying financial statements.
NOTE 21 - PROPOSED SALE OF THE MAJORITY OF THE ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES OF SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORPORATION:
The Company has entered into a letter of intent with SMC to sell the nine
operating "Shari's" restaurants and assume the leases on two closed locations to
SMC. SFC will retain ownership of the assets of the three "Heidi's"
restaurants. This transaction is subject to approval from shareholders.
NOTE 22 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SHARI'S OF SACRAMENTO, INC. LAWSUIT
In September 1995, Shari's of Sacramento, Inc. (SI), a wholly owned subsidiary
of Shari's Franchise Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, was named in a lawsuit filed in the Sacramento County (California)
Superior Court. The plaintiffs in the suit allege that various forms of
discrimination occurred during 1994. The suit seeks $1 million in general
damages plus punitive and other damages.
The Company believes that the litigation lacks merit and plans to contest it
vigorously. In February 1996, the Company entered into a settlement agreement
to settle this lawsuit for $48,000. The settlement is contingent upon approval
by the court. The Company has accrued for the loss associated with this matter
in these financial statements.
SALE OF SHARI'S OF LARAMIE, INC.
On September 6, 1995, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the
Company's nine operating "Shari's" restaurants and assume the leases on two
closed locations to SMC. On February 8, 1996, the Company entered into an
agreement to sell the net assets of Shari's of Laramie, Inc. to SMC for $400.
The sale was consummated to enable the Company to obtain sufficient working
capital to continue to operate its restaurant business during the period
necessary to obtain shareholder approval on the pending sale of the ten
remaining Shari's restaurants to SMC. The above transaction is part of the
overall sale of the Company's Shari's restaurants to SMC. As such, the Company
and SMC have amended the "Asset Purchase Agreement" for the sale of the
restaurants to reflect the above transaction resulting in the remaining
consideration to be received by the Company in connection with the sale being
reduced by $400.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
SCHEDULE VIII - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING
ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D COLUMN E
ADDITIONS
BALANCE AT BALANCE AT
BEGINNING CHARGE TO COSTS CHARGED TO END OF
DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD AND EXPENSES OTHER ACCOUNTS DEDUCTIONS PERIOD
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1995
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 75 $ 15 $ 60
-------- ------- --------
-------- ------- --------
Net deferred tax asset valuation allowance $ 3,800 $ 662 $ 4,462
-------- -------- --------
-------- -------- --------
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1994
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 75 $ 75
-------- --------
-------- --------
Net deferred tax asset valuation allowance $ 3,800(1) $ 3,800
-------- --------
-------- --------
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1993
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 75 $ 75
-------- --------
-------- --------
(1) Initial adoption of FAS 109.
</TABLE>
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in Thousands)
(unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, March 31,
1995 1995
------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 1 $ 237
Restricted cash - 35
Trade accounts receivable 63 23
Interest receivable - related party - 15
Inventories 175 161
Prepaid expenses 345 75
------- -------
Total current assets 584 546
Notes receivable - related party - 611
Property and equipment, net 1,005 1,204
Goodwill, net 303 550
Other assets 81 80
------- -------
$ 1,973 $ 2,991
------- -------
------- -------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 911 $ 765
Accrued liabilities 3,776 3,338
Current portion of long-term debt and
capital lease obligations 1,200 1,872
Notes payable 2,673 2,193
Deferred franchise fees 85 120
Deposit 246 246
------- -------
Total current liabilities 8,891 8,534
Long-term debt and capital lease obliga-
tions, less current portion 252 417
Accumulated losses in excess of investment
in unconsolidated subsidiary 121 121
Deferred revenue 378 378
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary 350 350
------- -------
9,992 9,800
------- -------
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.05 par value -
authorized 10,000,000 shares;
10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding 500 500
Capital in excess of par value 7,936 7,936
Accumulated deficit (16,455) (15,245)
------- -------
(8,019) (6,809)
------- -------
$ 1,973 $ 2,991
------- -------
------- -------
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
-----------------------
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1995 1994
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Restaurant $ 9,227 $ 10,468
Retail 191 186
Franchise fees and royalties 399 439
Other 1 40
Interest 63 136
-------- --------
9,881 11,269
-------- --------
Expenses:
Restaurant cost of sales,
excluding depreciation 6,136 6,634
Restaurant rent 1,032 1,092
Other restaurant occupancy
and operating expense 1,641 2,136
Retail cost of sales 128 40
Retail operating expense 153 70
General and administrative
expense 1,174 1,077
Depreciation and amortization 468 595
Interest 359 511
Equity in loss of
unconsolidated subsidiary - 11
Loss on restaurant closure - 641
-------- --------
11,091 12,807
-------- --------
Net loss $ (1,210) $ (1,538)
-------- --------
-------- --------
Net loss per share $ (0.12) $ (0.15)
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
----------------------
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------
1995 1994
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers $ 9,758 $ 11,194
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (9,928) (11,355)
Interest received 63 579
Interest paid (359) (770)
------- --------
Net cash used by operating
activities (466) (352)
------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (22) (45)
Collection on notes receivable - 1,738
Other (2) (5)
------- --------
Net cash (used in) provided by
investing activities (24) 1,688
------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt
and capital lease obligation (226) (2,128)
Proceeds from borrowings 480 695
------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities 254 (1,433)
------- --------
Net decrease in cash (236) (97)
Cash at the beginning of period 237 117
------- --------
Cash at end of period $ 1 $ 20
------- --------
------- --------
</TABLE>
(continued)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
-----------------------
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1995 1994
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Net loss $(1,210) $(1,538)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash used by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 468 595
Equity in losses of subsidiary - 9
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in receivables (40) (54)
Increase in other receivables 15 443
Increase in inventories (14) (8)
Increase in prepaid expenses (270) (177)
Increase in accounts payable
and accrued liabilities 584 384
Change in deferred revenue,
deposits and other 1 (6)
------- -------
Net cash used by operating activities $ (466) $ (352)
------- -------
------- -------
</TABLE>
SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
None.
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 1 - UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Information as of December 31, 1995 and for the nine months ended December 31,
1995 and 1994 is unaudited. Interim financial statements include all normal
recurring adjustments which in the opinion of management are necessary in order
to make the financial statements not misleading.
NOTE 2 - LOSS PER SHARE:
Loss per share amounts are based on the weighted average shares outstanding of
10,000,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
NOTE 3 - INVENTORY:
Inventory consists primarily of food and beverage inventories sold through its
restaurant business.
NOTE 4 - SALE OF SUBSIDIARY:
During June 1995, the Company entered into a letter of intent to sell Shari's
Franchise Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to Shari's Management
Corporation. This transaction is subject to obtaining shareholder approval.
NOTE 5 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The Company has guaranteed five store lease obligations of third party and
former employee franchisees of Dreams Franchise Corporation, which are in
default at December 31, 1995. The total future minimum lease payments related
to the leases in default is approximately $750 at December 31, 1995. The
Company has accrued for the estimated cost of settling these guarantees.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth selected historical and pro forma consolidated
financial information for the Company. The pro forma information gives effect
to the sale of the "Shari's" restaurants owned by SFC as if the sale had
occurred on December 31, 1995 with respect to balance sheet amounts and on April
1, 1994 with respect to income statement amounts. The pro forma information is
not indicative of future operations or the actual results that would have
occurred had the sale of "Shari's" restaurants owned by SFC occurred at the
beginning of the periods presented. This information should be read in
conjunction with the pro forma financial statements and consolidated financial
statements of StratAmerica Corporation included in this Proxy statement. All
dollar amounts are in thousands except for per share amounts.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
----------------- ----------------------------------------------------------
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
1995 1995 1995 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operations data:
Revenues $ 9,881 2,650 $14,485 $ 4,748 $15,963 $16,526 $16,986 $14,685
Income (loss)from
continuing operations (1,210) (924) (2,097) (1,105) (3,398) (2,858) (4,948) (3,296)
Discontinued operations:
Net income (loss) (1,210) (2,097) (3,398) (2,858) (4,948) (3,296)
Income (loss) from
continuing operations
per share (.12) (.09) (.21) (.11) (.34) (.29) (1.04) (.71)
Net income (loss) per share (.12) (.21) (.34) (.29) (1.04) (.71)
Balance sheet data:
Working capital (deficit) (8,307) (7,988) (7,647) (4,855) (3,792) (290)
Total assets 1,973 2,991 5,995 8,086 11,287 13,872
Long-term debt 252 417 871 1,764 2,453 1,537
Shareholders' equity (deficit) (8,019) (6,809) (4,712) (1,438) 1,420 4,169
Book value per share (.80) (.68) (.47) (.14) .30 .89
</TABLE>
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PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The accompanying Pro Forma Balance Sheet at December 31, 1995 and the Pro Forma
Statement of Operations for the nine months ended December 31, 1995 and the year
ended March 31, 1995 assume that the sale of Shari's was made as of December 31,
1995 with respect to the balance sheet, and as of April 1, 1994 with respect to
the statements of operations.
The financial information relating to the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995 is
derived from the Company's audited financial statements and the financial
information as of December 31, 1995 and the nine months ended December 31, 1995
is derived from the Company's unaudited financial records.
In management's opinion, the pro forma financial information presented herein is
not necessarily indicative of either the results of operations that may have
occurred had the sale of the "Shari's" restaurants owned by SFC taken place at
the dates specified, or of future operations of the Company.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1995
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro forma
adjustments
-----------------------
Restaurant
Company Sale(1) Other Total
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 1 $ - $ 300 (2) $ 301
Restricted Cash 400 (2) 400
Trade accounts receivable 63 (8) - 55
Inventories 175 (77) 98
Prepaid expenses 345 (174) 171
------- ------- ------- -------
Total current assets 584 (259) 700 1,025
Property and equipment, net 1,005 (955) 50
Goodwill, net 303 (303) - -
Other assets 81 (66) 15
Note receivable - - 480 (2) 120
120 (2)
(480 (3)
------- ------- ------- -------
$ 1,973 $(1,583) $ 820 $ 1,210
------- ------- ------- -------
------- ------- ------- -------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 911 $ (447) $ 464
Accrued liabilities 3,776 (1,198) $ (181) (3) 2,336
(61) (3)
Current portion of long-term
debt and capital lease
obligations 1,200 (124) (670) (3) 406
Notes payable 2,673 - (790) (3) 1,299
(584) (3)
Deferred franchise fees 85 - - 85
Deposit 246 - - 246
------- ------- ------- -------
Total current liabilities 8,891 (1,769) (2,286) 4,836
Long-term debt and capital lease
obligations, less current portion 252 (93) (84) (2) 75
Accumulated losses in excess of
investment in unconsolidated subsidiary 121 - - 121
Deferred revenue 378 - - 378
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary 350 - - 350
------- ------- ------- -------
9,992 (1,862) (2,370) 5,760
------- ------- ------- -------
Shareholders' equity
Common stock 500 - - 500
Paid-in capital 7,936 - 1,806 (3) 9,742
Accumulated deficit (16,455) - 1,663 (2) (14,792)
Net assets to be sold 279 (279) -
------- ------- ------- -------
(8,019) 279 3,190 (4,550)
------- ------- ------- -------
$ 1,973 $(1,583) $ 820 $ 1,210
------- ------- ------- -------
------- ------- ------- -------
</TABLE>
See notes to pro forma financial statements.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro forma
adjustments
-----------------------
Restaurant
Company Sale(1) Other Total
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Restaurant $ 9,227 $(7,231) $ $1,996
Retail 191 191
Franchise fees and royalties 399 399
Interest 63 63
Other 1 1
------- ------- ------- -------
9,881 (7,231) 2,650
------- ------- ------- -------
Expenses:
Restaurant cost of sales,
excluding depreciation 6,136 (4,668) 1,468
Restaurant rent 1,032 (745) 287
Other restaurant occupancy and
operating expense 1,641 (1,251) 390
Retail cost of sales 128 128
Retail operating expense 153 153
General and administrative 1,174 (381) (4) 793
Depreciation and amortization 468 (325) 143
Interest 359 (21) (87) (5) 212
(30) (6)
(9) (7)
------- ------- ------- -------
11,091 (7,010) (507) 3,574
------- ------- ------- -------
Loss from continuing operations $(1,210) $ (221) $ 507 $ (924)
------- ------- ------- -------
------- ------- ------- -------
Loss per share from continuing
operations $ (0.12) $ (0.09)
------- -------
------- -------
Weighted average number of
shares outstanding 10,000,000 10,000,000
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
See notes to pro forma financial statements.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1995
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro forma
adjustments
-----------------------
Restaurant
Company Sale(1) Other Total
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Restaurant $13,238 $(9,737) $3,501
Retail 470 470
Franchise fees and royalties 597 597
Interest 151 151
Other 29 29
------- ------- ------- -------
14,485 (9,737) - 4,748
------- ------- ------- -------
Expenses:
Restaurant cost of sales,
excluding depreciation 8,484 (6,161) 2,323
Restaurant rent 1,408 (992) 416
Other restaurant occupancy and
operating expense 2,749 (1,711) 1,038
Retail cost of sales 235 235
Retail operating expense 166 166
General and administrative 1,404 (463) (4) 941
Depreciation and amortization 950 (503) 447
Interest 620 (40) (142) (5) 261
(161) (6)
(16) (7)
Restaurant closure 540 (540) -
Equity in losses of subsidiary 26 26
------- ------- ------- -------
16,582 (9,947) (782) 5,853
------- ------- ------- -------
Loss from continuing operations $(2,097) $ 210 $ 782 $ (1,105)
------- ------- ------- -------
------- ------- ------- -------
Loss per share from continuing
operations $ (.21) $ (.11)
------- -------
------- -------
Weighted average number of
shares outstanding 10,000,000 10,000,000
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
See notes to pro forma financial statements.
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
NOTES TO PROFORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
(1) To reflect the sale of the "Shari's" restaurants owned by Shari's Franchise
Corporation (SFC) by adjusting the Company's historical financial
statements for all assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses pertaining to
these restaurants.
(2) To reflect the sale of certain assets of SFC for $1,384 by recording the
sales price representing cash of $300, restricted cash of $400, notes
receivable of $480 and $120, and assumption of long-term debt of $84. The
financial reporting gain on the sale of certain assets of SFC as follows:
Selling price $ 1,384
Less Company's historical cost
basis in the stock of SFC 279
-------
Gain to be recognized $ 1,663
-------
-------
The sale of "Shari's" restaurants owned by SFC is expected to result in a
gain to the Company for federal income tax purposes.
(3) To reflect the exchange of the $480 note receivable for notes payable and
accrued interest of $1,460 and $181 and notes payable and accrued interest
of $584 and $61. The net amount totalling $1,806 is reflected as a
contribution of capital.
(4) To reflect a reduction in general and administrative expense related to the
sold restaurants.
(5) To reflect a reduction in interest expense on notes payable of $1,460,
bearing interest at 12 percent.
(6) To reflect a reduction in interest expense on notes payable of $584,
bearing interest at 10 percent.
(7) To reflect a reduction in interest expense on long-term debt of $84,
bearing interest at 10 percent.
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APPENDIX A
A-1
<PAGE>
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and among
StratAmerica Corporation
Shari's Franchise Corp.
Shari's of Cheyenne, Inc.
Shari's of Colorado Springs, Inc.
Shari's of Laramie, Inc.
Shari's of Palm Springs, Inc.
Shari's of Red Bluff, Inc.
Shari's of Sacramento, Inc.
and
Shari's Management Corporation
Dated as of February 8, 1996
<PAGE>
EXHIBITS
A-1 Form of $480,000 Purchase Note
A-2 Form of $120,000 Purchase Note
<PAGE>
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement ("Amendment") dated
as of February 8, 1996 amends the Asset Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") dated
as of August 14, 1995, by and among Shari's Franchise Corp., Shari's of
Cheyenne, Inc., Shari's of Colorado Springs, Inc., Shari's of Laramie, Inc.,
Shari's of Palm Springs, Inc., Shari's of Red Bluff, Inc., Shari's of
Sacramento, Inc., Shari's Management Corporation, and StratAmerica Corporation.
Except as otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms have the same meanings as
in the Agreement.
RECITALS
A. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement,
StratAmerica, Sellers, and Buyer have agreed that Sellers will sell to Buyer,
and Buyer will purchase from Sellers, the Purchased Restaurants on the Closing
Date.
B. In connection with obtaining the StratAmerica Shareholder
Approval, StratAmerica has filed a proxy statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and has received the SEC's comments thereon.
StratAmerica anticipates that a significant additional period of time will be
required before the StratAmerica Shareholder Approval can be obtained and the
Closing can occur. Sellers currently require, and during the period necessary
to obtain the StratAmerica Shareholder Approval will continue to require,
additional working capital in order to continue operating the Business.
StratAmerica does not have available sufficient funds to provide such working
capital to Sellers, and Sellers are unable to obtain working capital financing
from any other source.
C. In order to permit Sellers to continue to operate the Business
during the time period necessary to obtain the StratAmerica Shareholder
Approval, Buyer has agreed to purchase the Purchased Restaurant located in
Laramie, Wyoming known as "Shari's of Laramie" (the "Laramie Restaurant")
effective as of February 8, 1996 (the "Laramie Restaurant Sale Date"), pursuant
to a Purchase Agreement (the "Laramie Purchase Agreement") dated as of
February 1, 1996, among SFC, Shari's of Laramie, Inc. (collectively, the
"Laramie Restaurant Sellers"), and Buyer.
D. The parties desire to amend the Agreement to reflect the purchase
by Buyer of the Laramie Restaurant prior to the Closing Date, and to set forth
certain other agreements of the parties relating to the Agreement and the
transactions contemplated thereby.
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AMENDMENT
Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein and in the Laramie Purchase Agreement, the parties agree that
the Agreement is amended as follows:
1. PURCHASED ASSETS AND ASSUMED OBLIGATIONS. Notwithstanding any
contrary provision of the Agreement:
(a) All assets sold and transferred by the Laramie Restaurant
Sellers to Buyer on the Laramie Restaurant Sale Date pursuant to the Laramie
Purchase Agreement (the "Laramie Restaurant Assets") shall be irrevocably
transferred and sold effective as of the Laramie Restaurant Sale Date,
regardless of whether the Closing occurs;
(b) Except for the assumption by Buyer of the Laramie Sellers'
obligations under the Lease for the Laramie Restaurant (the "Laramie Lease
Obligations"), Buyer shall not assume or otherwise be obligated or liable with
respect to any Assumed Obligations unless and until the Closing occurs;
(c) Sellers' obligation to sell and deliver to Buyer at the
Closing those Purchased Assets constituting the Laramie Restaurant Assets shall
be satisfied by the Laramie Sellers' sale and delivery of the Laramie Restaurant
Assets to Buyer on the Laramie Restaurant Sale Date pursuant to the Laramie
Purchase Agreement; and
(d) Buyer's obligation to assume at the Closing those Assumed
Obligations constituting the Laramie Lease Obligations shall be satisfied by
Buyer's assumption of the Laramie Lease Obligations on the Laramie Restaurant
Sale Date pursuant to the Laramie Purchase Agreement.
2. ADJUSTMENT TO PURCHASE NOTES. The aggregate original principal
amount of the Purchase Notes shall be decreased pro rata from $1,000,000 to
$600,000; provided that such $600,000 aggregate original principal amount shall
be increased pro rata by the amount of any Remaining Laramie Restaurant
Consideration (as defined in Section 3). The Purchase Notes shall be
substantially in the forms of EXHIBITS A-1 AND A-2, subject to a potential
increase in the original principal amounts indicated therein in accordance with
the foregoing sentence. For example, if there is $100,000 of Remaining Laramie
Restaurant Consideration at the Closing, the original principal amount of the
$480,000 Purchase Note shall be increased by $80,000 to $560,000 and the
original principal amount of the $120,000 Purchase Note shall be increased by
$20,000 to $140,000. If there is no Remaining Laramie Restaurant Consideration
at the Closing, the original principal amounts of the Purchase Notes shall be
$480,000 and $120,000, respectively. In addition to the adjustment provisions
of this Section 2, the Purchase Notes shall continue to be subject to all of the
provisions of the Agreement, including without limitation the adjustment
provisions in Sections 2.4 and 11.4 of the Agreement.
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3. USE OF LARAMIE RESTAURANT CONSIDERATION. On the Laramie
Restaurant Sale Date, the cash consideration paid by Buyer to the Laramie
Sellers for the Laramie Restaurant Assets pursuant to the Laramie Purchase
Agreement (the "Laramie Restaurant Consideration") shall be deposited into a
separate bank account to be administered by Buyer as agent for SFC pursuant to
the Services Agreement. For so long as the Agreement remains in effect, the
Laramie Restaurant Consideration shall be disbursed solely for working capital
of SFC, to pay Transaction Costs up to the amount permitted in Section 4 hereof,
to settle the litigation referred to in Section 5 hereof, and to pay attorney
fees in connection with such litigation (collectively, "Permitted Uses"). All
Laramie Restaurant Consideration remaining at the Closing in SFC's bank accounts
after disbursements for Permitted Uses (collectively, "Remaining Laramie
Restaurant Consideration") shall be included as Cash to be transferred to Buyer
as part of the Purchased Assets pursuant to the Agreement, without any
adjustment to the Purchase Consideration other than an increase in the original
principal amounts of the Purchase Notes as provided for in Section 2.
4. TRANSACTION COSTS. Without the prior written consent of Buyer,
the aggregate amount of Transaction Costs shall not exceed $110,000, it being
agreed that the principal amount of each Purchase Note shall be reduced pro rata
by the aggregate amount of all Transaction Costs in accordance with
Section 2.4(a) of the Agreement even if the aggregate amount of Transaction
Costs exceeds $110,000.
5. SHARI'S OF SACRAMENTO LITIGATION. "Uninsured Claims" assumed by
Buyer pursuant to the Agreement shall not include any liabilities, obligations,
or duties of any kind or nature of Shari's of Sacramento, Inc., any other of the
Sellers, or StratAmerica arising out of or relating to the litigation filed in
the Superior Court of the state of California for the County of Sacramento (Case
Number 95AS04293) or the events on which such litigation is based (the
"Sacramento Litigation); provided that StratAmerica and Sellers may use the
Laramie Restaurant Consideration to pay a cash settlement to the plaintiffs in
the Sacramento Litigation and attorney fees in connection therewith in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $70,000. The obligation of Buyer to consummate
the transactions contemplated by the Agreement is subject to the condition that
the Sacramento Litigation shall have been settled on terms satisfactory to
Buyer, such settlement to include a release by the plaintiffs of StratAmerica,
Sellers, Buyer and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents,
vendors, and service providers of all claims in connection with the Sacramento
Litigation, and a mutual release among StratAmerica, Seller, and Buyer of all
claims that any of such parties has against the others arising out of or related
to the Sacramento Litigation.
6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. The December 29, 1995, date referred
to in Section 10(c) of the Agreement shall be extended until May 1, 1996.
7. SUSPENSION OF ROYALTIES UNDER LICENSE AGREEMENT. The October 31,
1995, date referred to in Section 6.8 of the Agreement shall be extended to the
earlier of the Closing Date or the date that the Agreement is terminated.
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8. SERVICES AGREEMENT. Notwithstanding Section 3.1 of the Services
Agreement, the Services Agreement shall terminate 30 days after the date of
termination of the Agreement.
9. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) EFFECT OF AMENDMENT. Except as expressly amended hereby,
the terms of the Agreement, the License Agreement, and the Services Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect; provided that in the event of any
conflict between this Amendment and the Agreement, the License Agreement, or the
Services Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Amendment shall control.
(b) EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be executed
in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
(c) NOTICES. The addresses for notices to Sellers,
StratAmerica, and the Seller Group pursuant to Section 11.2 of the Agreement
shall be as follows:
If to any of the Sellers Shari's Franchise Corp.
or all of them: 42-620 Carolina Court
Palm Desert, California 92211
Facsimile No.: (619) 779-0217
Attention: Dale E. Larsson
If to StratAmerica and/or: StratAmerica Corporation
the Seller Group 42-620 Carolina Court
Palm Desert, California 92211
Facsimile No.: (619) 779-0217
Attention: Dale E. Larsson
With a copy of Scott Hunter
notices to Sellers and/ Hunter & Brown
or Seller Group and/or One Utah Center
StratAmerica to: 201 South Main, Suite 1300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-2215
Facsimile No. (801) 532-8736
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the
day and year first written above.
SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP. SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By /s/ Dale E. Larsson By /s/ Larry Curtis
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Name DALE E. LARSSON Name LARRY CURTIS
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Title Secretary Title President/COO
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SHARI'S OF CHEYENNE, INC. SHARI'S OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.
By /s/ Dale E. Larsson By /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Name DALE E. LARSSON Name DALE E. LARSSON
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Title Secretary Title Secretary
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SHARI'S OF LARAMIE, INC. SHARI'S OF PALM SPRINGS, INC.
By /s/ Dale E. Larsson By /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Name DALE E. LARSSON Name DALE E. LARSSON
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Title Secretary Title Secretary
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SHARI'S OF RED BLUFF, INC. SHARI'S OF SACRAMENTO, INC.
By /s/ Dale E. Larsson By /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Name DALE E. LARSSON Name DALE E. LARSSON
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Title Secretary Title Secretary
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
By /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Name DALE E. LARSSON
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Title Secretary
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EXHIBIT A-1
PROMISSORY NOTE
$480,000 Beaverton, Oregon
_______________, 1996
For value received, Shari's Management Corporation, an Oregon
corporation ("Payor"), promises to pay to the order of Shari's Franchise Corp.
at ________________________________________________ (or at such other address as
the holder of this note may designate in writing), the principal sum of Four
Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($480,000), together with interest thereon at
the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum (the "Note Rate") from the date hereof
until fully paid, payable on the first day of each month: (a) in monthly
installments of interest only through the month in which the Disposition Date
(as defined below) occurs; and (b) thereafter, in equal, fully-amortizing
monthly installments of principal and accrued interest, with the final
installment due on the tenth anniversary of the date hereof, without regard to
whether the Disposition Date has occurred (the "Maturity Date"). On the
Maturity Date, the entire balance, including accrued but unpaid interest on this
note, shall be immediately due and payable.
The principal amount of this note is subject to reduction in
accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement (as defined below).
All or any portion of principal may be prepaid at any time without
penalty. All payments shall be applied first to interest accrued to the date of
payment and then to principal.
Payor hereby waives notice of acceptance, presentment, demand,
dishonor, notice of dishonor, and protest.
In the event that the holder or Payor seeks enforcement or
interpretation of this note, the party that prevails in such proceeding shall be
entitled to recover such reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be
determined by the court (including any appellate court).
As used in this note, capitalized terms not defined above shall have
the following meanings:
"Disposition Date" shall mean the date referred to in Section 4.1 of
the Services and Management Agreement dated as of __________________, 1996,
between Payor and Heidi's Holding Corporation.
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"Purchase Agreement" shall mean the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as
of August 14, 1995, as amended as of February 8 1996, among Payor, Shari's
Franchise Corp. ("SFC"), certain wholly owned subsidiaries of SFC, and
StratAmerica Corporation.
"PAYOR"
SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT A-2
PROMISSORY NOTE
$120,000 Beaverton, Oregon
_______________, 1996
For value received, Shari's Management Corporation, an Oregon
corporation ("Payor"), promises to pay to the order of Shari's Franchise Corp.
at ________________________________________________ (or at such other address as
the holder of this note may designate in writing), the principal sum of One
Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000), together with interest thereon at
the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum (the "Note Rate") from the date hereof
until fully paid, payable on the first day of each month: (a) in monthly
installments of interest only through the month in which the Disposition Date
(as defined below) occurs; and (b) thereafter, in equal, fully-amortizing
monthly installments of principal and accrued interest, with the final
installment due on the tenth anniversary of the date hereof, without regard to
whether the Disposition Date has occurred (the "Maturity Date"). On the
Maturity Date, the entire balance, including accrued but unpaid interest on this
note, shall be immediately due and payable.
The principal amount of this note is subject to reduction in
accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement (as defined below).
All or any portion of principal may be prepaid at any time without
penalty. All payments shall be applied first to interest accrued to the date of
payment and then to principal.
Payor hereby waives notice of acceptance, presentment, demand,
dishonor, notice of dishonor, and protest.
In the event that the holder or Payor seeks enforcement or
interpretation of this note, the party that prevails in such proceeding shall be
entitled to recover such reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be
determined by the court (including any appellate court).
As used in this note, capitalized terms not defined above shall have
the following meanings:
"Disposition Date" shall mean the date referred to in Section 4.1 of
the Services and Management Agreement dated as of __________________, 1996,
between Payor and Heidi's Holding Corporation.
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"Purchase Agreement" shall mean the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as
of August 14, 1995, as amended as of February 8, 1996, among Payor, Shari's
Franchise Corp. ("SFC"), certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of SFC, and
StratAmerica Corporation.
"PAYOR"
SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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AMENDMENT TO DEBT RELEASE AGREEMENT
This Amendment to Debt Release Agreement ("Debt Release Agreement
Amendment") amends the Agreement ("Debt Release Agreement") among J. Roger
Battistone and Battistone Financial Group on the one hand, and StratAmerica
Corporation and Shari's Franchise Corp. on the other hand dated as of August 18,
1995, relating to the delivery and endorsement to JRB of the $800,000 SMC Note.
Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Debt Release Agreement Amendment
have the same meanings as in the Debt Release Agreement. JRB and BFG hereby
agree that the $800,000 SMC Note to be endorsed and delivered to JRB by SFC
pursuant to the Debt Release Agreement shall be the $480,000 Purchase Note
referred to in Section 2 of the First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement (the
"Asset Purchase Agreement Amendment") dated as of February 8, 1996, to which
this Debt Release Agreement Amendment is attached, as such $480,000 Purchase
Note may be adjusted pursuant to Section 2 of the Asset Purchase Agreement
Amendment and further adjusted pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase
Agreement (including without limitation Sections 2.4 and 11.4 thereof) by and
among StratAmerica, SFC, certain subsidiaries of SFC, and Shari's Management
Corporation (the "Asset Purchase Agreement"). A copy of the Asset Purchase
Agreement is attached hereto as ANNEX A. Notwithstanding any contrary provision
of the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Asset Purchase Agreement Amendment, or the
Debt Release Agreement, JRB and BFG hereby acknowledge and agree that Shari's
Management Corporation shall not assume or become liable for any liabilities,
obligations, or duties of StratAmerica or Sellers (as defined in the Asset
Purchase Agreement) of any kind or nature to JRB, BFG, or their respective
heirs, assigns, Affiliates, or trusts of which JRB, BFG, or any of such heirs,
assigns, or Affiliates are trustees or beneficiaries, including without
limitation all debt, liabilities, and obligations referred to in the Debt
Release Agreement.
STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
By: /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Secretary
SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP.
By: /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Secretary
/s/ J. Roger Battistone
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J. Roger Battistone
BATTISTONE FINANCIAL GROUP
By: /s/ J. Roger Battistone
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J. Roger Battistone, President
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ANNEX A
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and among
Shari's Franchise Corp.
Shari's of Laramie, Inc.
and
Shari's Management Corporation
Dated as of February 1, 1996
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Purchase Agreement ("Agreement"), dated as of February 1, 1996,
is by and among Shari's Franchise Corp., a Utah corporation ("SFC"), and Shari's
of Laramie, Inc., an Oregon corporation (the foregoing corporations being
referred to collectively as "Sellers," and each individually as a "Seller") and
Shari's Management Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("Buyer").
RECITALS
A. Sellers own a restaurant business and sublease certain real
property at 666 North Third, Laramie, Wyoming (the "Restaurant").
B. Pursuant to a sublease ("Sublease") dated December 17, 1985
between Buyer, as Sublessor, and Seller, as Sublessee, Seller subleased the
real property and improvements known as Shari's of Laramie, and legally
described on Exhibit "A", attached hereto (the "Property").
C. Buyer desires to purchase from Sellers, and Sellers desire to
sell to Buyer, the Restaurant operation including goodwill, Sellers' interest in
leasehold improvements, and the furniture, fixtures, equipment, smallwares,
inventory and all other personal property in the Restaurant, subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
D. Buyer and Seller further desire to terminate the Sublease so that
Buyer will hold the entire tenant's leasehold interest in the Property.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. PURCHASE. Effective as of Closing, as defined in Section 4,
Sellers shall sell, convey, transfer, assign, and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer
shall purchase from Sellers, all right, title and interest in the following
property (the "Restaurant property"):
(a) All of Seller's interest in the furnishings, furniture, fixtures,
restaurant equipment, other equipment including smallwares, inventory
and other personal property located on the Property and used in the
Restaurant;
(b) Goodwill of the Restaurant operation;
(c) All of Seller's interest in leasehold improvements to the
Restaurant;
(d) All of Seller's interest under that (1) certain Sublease for
Shari's of Laramie dated December 17, 1985 between Buyer, as
Sublessor, and Seller, as
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Sublessee; and (2) that certain Lease dated October 19, 1982 between
City View Partners, a Wyoming partnership (subsequently assigned to
General Syndicators of America, and/or Laramie Associates), as
Landlord and Shari's Management Corporation, as Tenant (the "Lease").
2. PURCHASE PRICE. As full consideration for the sale, conveyance,
transfer, assignment, and delivery of the purchased property described in
Section 1, Buyer shall pay to Seller the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars
($400,000.00) at time of Closing, in cash or by wire transfer of immediately
available funds to an account administered by Buyer as agent for SFC with
disbursement subject to Paragraph 3 of the First Amendment to Asset Purchase
Agreement between SFC and others as Seller and Buyer as Buyer.
3. LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS. Buyer assumes and shall be liable
for all debt, obligation, responsibility or liability arising out of or related
to operation of the Restaurant after Closing of the sale which is the subject of
this Agreement. Sellers shall be liable for all debt, obligation,
responsibility or liability arising out of or related to the operation of the
Restaurant prior to Closing. Buyer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Sellers
harmless from any and all claims, demands or causes of action arising out of or
relating to the Lease or the Sublease. It is agreed that the Restaurant is
being sold "AS-IS" and that Sellers, except as specifically stated in this
Agreement, are making no warranty, express or implied, regarding the Restaurant
or the personal property described above.
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Buyer shall not assume or
become liable for any liabilities, obligations, or duties of Sellers of any kind
or nature, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, determined or
determinable (including, without limitation, any penalties, fines, or
compensatory or punitive damages of any kind whatsoever).
4. CLOSING. The closing of the transaction contemplated by this
Agreement (the "Closing") shall be held at the offices of Buyer, at 8:00 a.m.,
Portland, Oregon, time, on February 8, 1996 (the "Closing Date"), or at such
other date and time as the parties hereto mutually agree.
5. DOCUMENTS EXECUTED AND DELIVERED AT CLOSING. To effect the
transactions referred to in this Agreement, at the Closing, Sellers shall
execute and deliver to Buyer:
(a) A Bill of Sale in substantially the form attached hereto as
EXHIBIT B;
(b) A Sublease Termination Agreement in substantially the form
attached hereto as EXHIBIT C which shall be effective as of the
Closing;
(c) Such other instruments as Buyer may reasonably request to vest in
Buyer good title in and to the Restaurant property in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement.
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLERS
Sellers hereby each represent and warrant to Buyer, as of the date of
this Agreement and the Closing Date, as follows, and all other warranties,
express or implied, are hereby excluded:
1. ORGANIZATION OF SELLERS. To Sellers' knowledge, each Seller is
duly organized. Each Seller is validly existing under the laws of its state of
incorporation, and has full corporate power and authority to conduct its
business as it is presently being conducted and to own and lease its properties
and assets.
2. AUTHORIZATION. Sellers each have all necessary power and
authority, corporate and otherwise, and have taken all corporate action
necessary to enter into this Agreement, to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby and to perform their respective obligations hereunder. The
execution and delivery of this Agreement have been duly authorized by each of
the Sellers and this Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of each
of the Sellers enforceable against each of them in accordance with its terms,
except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or
similar laws relating to creditors' rights generally or by equitable principles
(whether considered in an action at law or in equity). References to the
"Agreement" in this Section shall include all agreements and other instruments
which are exhibits hereto.
3. TITLE TO ASSETS, ETC. To Sellers' knowledge: (a) Sellers have
or will have as of the Closing Date good and marketable title to or a valid
leasehold interest in all of the Restaurant property, free and clear of any and
all Encumbrances, except for minor liens which in the aggregate are not
substantial in amount, do not materially detract from the value of the property
or assets subject thereto, or interfere with their present use, and have not
arisen other than in the ordinary course of the Business; and (b) none of the
real property improvements (including leasehold improvements), equipment and
other tangible assets owned or used by Sellers at the Restaurant is subject to
any commitment or other arrangement for their sale or use by any third parties.
4. NO CONFLICT OR VIOLATION. To Sellers' knowledge, neither the
execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will result in (a) a violation of or a
conflict with any provision of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of
Seller, (b) a breach of, or a default under, any term or provision of any
contract, agreement, lease, license, franchise, permit, authorization or
concession to which Sellers or any affiliate of Sellers is a party, (c) a
violation by Sellers of any statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, code, order,
judgment, writ, injunction, decree or award, or (d) an imposition of any
material encumbrance, restriction or charge on the Restaurant or any of the
Restaurant property.
5. CONSENTS AND APPROVALS. To Sellers' knowledge, no consent,
approval or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any
governmental or regulatory authority, or any other person or entity, is required
to be made or obtained by Sellers in connection with the execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby, except for consent by Landlord.
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6. LITIGATION. To Sellers' knowledge, there is no action, order,
writ, injunction, judgment or decree outstanding or claim, suit, litigation,
proceeding, arbitration action or investigation (collectively, "Actions")
pending or threatened or anticipated against, relating to or affecting the
Restaurant, its operation or property or the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement except as disclosed in Preliminary Proxy Materials filed by
StratAmerica, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13,
1995. To Sellers' knowledge, Sellers are not in default with respect to any
judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree of any court or governmental agency,
and there are no unsatisfied judgments against Sellers or the Restaurant.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. To Sellers' knowledge, Sellers have not
received any notice to the effect that, or otherwise been advised that, they are
not in compliance with any statutes, regulations, orders, ordinances or other
laws where the failure to comply would have a material adverse effect on the
business or financial condition of the Restaurant.
8. TAX MATTERS. To Sellers knowledge, neither Sellers, nor any of
their shareholders or affiliates (collectively, "Taxpayers") are delinquent in
the payment of any taxes which could affect or become a lien upon the
Restaurant. For the purpose of this Agreement, any federal, state, local or
foreign income, sales, use, transfer, payroll, real or personal property,
occupancy or other tax, levy, impost, fee, imposition, assessment or similar
charge, together with any related addition to tax, interest or penalty thereon,
is referred to as a "tax."
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Sellers, as of the date of
this Agreement and the Closing Date, as follows, and all other warranties,
express or implied, are hereby excluded:
1. ORGANIZATION OF BUYER. To Buyer's knowledge, Buyer is duly
organized. Buyer is validly existing under the laws of the State of Oregon.
2. AUTHORIZATION. Buyer has all necessary power and authority,
corporate and otherwise, and has taken all corporate action necessary to enter
into this Agreement, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, and to
perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by Buyer and is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer,
enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms, except as limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws relating to
creditors' rights generally or by equitable principles (whether considered in an
action at law or in equity).
3. NO CONFLICT OR VIOLATION. To Buyer's knowledge, neither the
execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will result in (a) a violation of or a conflict
with any provision of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of Buyer, (b) a
breach of, or a default under, any term or provision of any contract, agreement,
indebtedness, lease, commitment, license, franchise, permit, authorization or
concession to which
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Buyer is a party, or (c) a violation by Buyer of any statute, rule, regulation,
ordinance, code, order, judgment, writ, injunction, decree or award.
4. CONSENTS AND APPROVALS. To Buyer's knowledge, no consent,
approval or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any
governmental or regulatory authority, or any other person or entity, is required
to be made or obtained by Buyer in connection with the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
COVENANTS
1. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. Each party shall give the other
parties prompt notice of the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any event which
occurrence or failure would be likely to cause any of the notifying party's
representations and warranties contained in this Agreement to be untrue or
inaccurate in any material respect any time from the date hereof to the Closing
Date, and any material failure of the notifying party to comply with or satisfy
any of its covenants, conditions, or agreements to be complied with or satisfied
by it hereunder. Each party shall use all reasonable efforts to remedy any
material failure on its part to comply with or satisfy any covenant, condition
or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it hereunder. Each party's
representations and warranties shall be true, correct and complete both upon
execution of this Agreement and at Closing.
2. FURTHER ASSURANCES. Both before and after the Closing Date, each
party shall cooperate in good faith with the other and will take all appropriate
action and execute any documents, instruments or conveyances of any kind which
may be reasonably necessary or advisable to carry out any of the transactions
contemplated hereunder.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, ETC. The representations and
warranties of the parties to this Agreement shall survive the Closing Date until
the date that is the first anniversary of the Closing Date.
2. AMENDMENTS AND WAIVER. This Agreement may be amended or modified
by, and only by, a written instrument executed by each of the parties hereto.
The terms of this Agreement may be waived by, and only by, a written instrument
executed by the party or parties against whom such waiver is sought to be
enforced.
3. EXPENSES. Whether or not the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement are consummated, each party shall pay all expenses incurred by it or
on its behalf in connection with this Agreement or any transaction contemplated
hereby; Each of Sellers on the one hand, and Buyer on the other, shall indemnify
and hold harmless the other from and against any claim that is asserted by any
person for a finders' or brokerage fee, agents' commission, or like payment with
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respect to this Agreement arising from any act, representation, or promise of
the indemnifying party or its representative.
4. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with all exhibits and
schedules hereto, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the
parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior
agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter.
6. GOVERNING LAW. The validity, interpretation, and enforcement of
this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Oregon (without
reference to the principles of conflict of laws thereof).
7. ATTORNEY FEES. In the event any party shall seek enforcement or
interpretation of any covenant, warranty, or other term or provision of this
Agreement, the party that prevails in such proceeding shall be entitled to
recover such reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be determined by the
court (including any appellate court).
8. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. All the rights and remedies provided to the
parties under this Agreement are cumulative, and none is exclusive of any other
right or remedy a party may have hereunder or under applicable law.
9. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Each party hereto intends that
this Agreement shall not benefit or create any right or cause of action in or on
behalf of any person or entity other than the parties hereto and their
respective successors and permitted assigns.
The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly
authorized officer, as of the date first written above.
SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP. SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By /s/ Dale E. Larsson By /s/ Larry Curtis
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Name DALE E. LARSSON Name LARRY CURTIS
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Title Secretary Title President/COO
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SHARI'S OF LARAMIE, INC.
By /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Name DALE E LARSSON
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Title Secretary
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Approved & Agreed to as owner of Sellers,
STRATAMERICA, INC.
By /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Name DALE E. LARSSON
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Title Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
Legal Description
A portion of Lot 4, Block 1, Gateway Subdivision, a Commercial Subdivision
of the City of Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming. Located in the NW 1/4 of
Section 33 T. 16 N., R. 73 W., 6th P.M., and being more particularly described
as follows:
Beginning at a point which lies on the eastern boundary of said Lot 4,
Block 1, and whose SE Corner of Lot 4, Block 1 bears 184 DEG. 34' 32"
a distance of 543.50 feet;
Thence 274 DEG. 34' 32" a distance 150.67 feet to a point;
Thence 4 Deg. 34' 32" a distance of 150.00 feet to a point;
Thence 94 Deg. 34' 32" a distance of 150.67 feet to a eastern boundary
of said Lot 4, Block 1;
Thence 184 DEG. 34' 32" a distance of 150.00 feet along the eastern
boundary of Lot 4, Block 1 to the point of beginning.
The above parcel of land containing 22,600.5 square feet more or less and
subject to all easements of record.
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EXHIBIT B
BILL OF SALE
Made the 8th of February, 1996, from Shari's Franchise Corp. and
Shari's of Laramie, Inc., (collectively, "Sellers"), to Shari's Management
Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("Buyer"):
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, by a Purchase Agreement dated as of February 1, 1996 (the
"Agreement"), among Sellers and Buyer, Sellers have agreed to sell, convey,
transfer, assign, and deliver to Buyer the assets defined in the Agreement as
the "Restaurant property" which Sellers use in connection with their Restaurant
business in Laramie, Wyoming;
NOW, THEREFORE, know all men by these presents that in fulfillment of
their obligation under the Agreement and for and in consideration of the
premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Sellers have
sold, conveyed, transferred, assigned, and delivered and by these presents do
hereby sell, convey, transfer, assign, and deliver to Buyer, its successors and
assigns, forever, all estate, right, title, interest, claim or demand of Sellers
in, to and under all of the Restaurant property owned, leased, possessed or held
by Sellers on the date hereof, to be and become the absolute property of Buyer,
and to have and to hold the same unto Buyer, its successors and assigns,
forever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Sellers have executed and delivered this Bill of
Sale on the date first written above.
SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP. SHARI'S OF LARAMIE, INC.
By By
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Name Name
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Title Title
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EXHIBIT C
WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO:
Mr. Richard W. Olsen
Shari's Management Corporation
8205 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7112
SUBLEASE TERMINATION AGREEMENT
This Agreement ("Agreement"), dated as of February 8, 1996, is between
Shari's Management Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("Sublessor"), and Shari's
of Laramie, Inc. and Shari's Franchise Corp., ("Sublessee").
R E C I T A L S
Pursuant to a sublease ("Sublease") dated December 17, 1985, between
Sublessor, as sublessor, and Sublessee, as sublessee, Sublessor leased to
Sublessee the real property and improvements described on Exhibit "A" (the
"Leased Premises").
Pursuant to the terms of a Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 1,
1996, among Sublessor, Sublessee, and others, Sublessor and Sublessee have
agreed to terminate the Sublease so that effective as of the date hereof,
Sublessor will hold the entire leasehold interest in the Leased Premises.
AGREEMENT
Effective as of the date of this Agreement, the Sublease is terminated
and is of no further force or effect. Sublessee hereby relinquishes its entire
right, title, and interest in and to the Leased Premises.
In the event either party shall seek enforcement or interpretation of
any covenant or other term or provision of this Agreement, the party that
prevails in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover such reasonable costs
and attorney fees which shall be determined by the court (including any
appellate court).
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This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly
authorized officer as of the date first written above.
"SUBLESSOR" "SUBLESSEE"
SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION SHARI'S OF LARAMIE, INC.
By By
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Name Name
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Title Title
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SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP.
By
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Name
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Title
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STATE OF OREGON )
) SS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
This instrument was acknowledged before me on February ____, 1996, by
_________________________________, as __________________________ of Shari's
Management Corporation.
________________________
Notary Public for Oregon
My commission expires:
STATE OF OREGON )
) SS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ____, 1996, by
______________________________________________, as __________________________ of
________________________________________________________________.
________________________
Notary Public for Oregon
My commission expires:
STATE OF OREGON )
) SS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ____, 1996, by
______________________________________________, as __________________________ of
________________________________________________________________.
________________________
Notary Public for Oregon
My commission expires:
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and among
StratAmerica Corporation
Shari's Franchise Corp.
Shari's of Cheyenne, Inc.
Shari's of Colorado Springs, Inc.
Shari's of Laramie, Inc.
Shari's of Palm Springs, Inc.
Shari's of Red Bluff, Inc.
Shari's of Sacramento, Inc.
and
Shari's Management Corporation
Dated as of August 14, 1995
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Defined Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Other Defined Terms and Matters of Construction . . 8
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Transfer of Purchased Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Purchase Consideration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Limitation on Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Adjustments to Principal Amount of Purchase Notes . 10
2.5 Allocation of Purchase Consideration. . . . . . . . 11
2.6 Transfer Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.7 Additional Consideration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ARTICLE III
CLOSING. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Documents Executed and Delivered at Closing . . . . 12
3.3 Other Deliveries at Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 Procedures for Preparation of Final Closing Trial
Balance Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5 Conversion of Workers' Compensation and Health
Insurance Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLERS AND STRATAMERICA . 15
4.1 Organization of Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Title to Assets, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.4 Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.5 No Conflict or Violation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.6 Consents and Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.7 Litigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.8 Compliance with Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.9 No Other Agreements to Sell the Assets of Sellers . 17
4.10 Tax Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER . . . . 17
5.1 Organization of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 No Conflict or Violation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.4 Consents and Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.5 Certain Liabilities of StratAmerica and Sellers to
Buyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1 Maintenance of Business Prior to Closing. . . . . . 18
6.2 Access; Cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3 Consents and Best Efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.4 Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.5 Certain Prohibited Transactions . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.6 Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.7 No Mergers, Consolidations, Sale of Stock, Etc.
of Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.8 Suspension of Certain Payments. . . . . . . . . . . 21
ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS TO SELLERS' OBLIGATIONS. . . . . . 22
7.1 Representations, Warranties and Covenants . . . . . 22
7.2 Consents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.3 No Governmental Proceedings or Litigation . . . . . 22
7.4 Opinion of Counsel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.5 Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation. . . . 22
7.6 Debt Release Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.7 Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS TO BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS . . . . . . 23
8.1 Representations, Warranties and Covenants . . . . . 23
8.2 Consents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.3 No Governmental Proceedings or Litigation . . . . . 23
8.4 No Encumbrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.5 Opinion of Counsel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.6 Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation. . . . 23
8.7 Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.8 Debt Release Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ARTICLE IX
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ACTIONS BY SELLERS AND BUYER
AFTER THE CLOSING. . . . . . . . . 24
9.1 Books and Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9.2 Further Assurances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION. . . . . . . . . . 24
10. Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS. . . . . . . . . 25
11.1 Survival of Representations, Etc. . . . . . . . . . 25
11.2 Notices, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
11.3 Amendments and Waiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
11.4 Expenses and Operating Advances . . . . . . . . . . 26
11.5 Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11.6 Counterparts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11.7 Assignment; Successors and Assigns. . . . . . . . . 27
11.8 Exhibits and Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11.9 Entire Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11.10 Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11.11 Attorney Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11.12 Rights and Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11.13 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. . . . . . . . . . . . 28
11.14 Publicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
11.15 Confidential Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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EXHIBITS
A-1 Form of $800,000 Purchase Note
A-2 Form of $200,000 Purchase Note
B Allocation of Purchase Price
C Bill of Sale
D Assignment and Assumption Agreement
E Sublease Termination Agreement
F Assignment and Assumption of Sublease
G License Termination Agreement
H Services Termination Agreement
I Services and Management Agreement
J Legal Opinion of Buyer's Counsel
K Debt Release Agreement
L Legal Opinion of Seller's Counsel
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SCHEDULES
1.1(a) Contracts
1.1(b) Equipment Debt agreements
1.1(c) Leases
1.1(d) Trial Balance Allocation
1.1(e) Workers' Compensation Plans
4 Disclosure Schedule
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Asset Purchase Agreement ("Agreement"), dated as of August 14, 1995,
is by and among Shari's Franchise Corp. ("SFC"), Shari's of Cheyenne, Inc.,
Shari's of Colorado Springs, Inc., Shari's of Laramie, Inc., Shari's of Palm
Springs, Inc., Shari's of Red Bluff, Inc., Shari's of Sacramento, Inc. (the
foregoing corporations being referred to collectively as "Sellers," and each
individually as a "Seller"), Shari's Management Corporation ("Buyer"), and
StratAmerica Corporation ("StratAmerica").
RECITALS
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A. Sellers own certain assets which they use or have used in the
conduct of a family dining restaurant business using the name "Shari's" in
the states of California, Colorado, Nebraska, Texas, and Wyoming.
B. Buyer desires to purchase from Sellers, and Sellers desire to sell
to Buyer, such assets and other assets described herein, subject to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
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1.1 DEFINED TERMS. As used herein, the terms below shall have the
following meanings:
"ACCOUNTS PAYABLE" shall mean all of Sellers' accounts payable
(including trade payables) allocated to the Purchased Restaurants on the
Trial Balance Allocation, as such accounts payable increase or decrease
between the Trial Balance Date and the Closing Date as a result of
transactions in the ordinary course of the Business, and all of Sellers'
liabilities to banks as a result of overdrafts on bank accounts for the
Purchased Restaurants and Retained Restaurants which are administered by
Buyer on behalf of Sellers pursuant to the Services Agreement.
"ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES" shall mean all of Sellers' accounts receivable
allocated to the Purchased Restaurants on the Trial Balance Allocation, as
such accounts receivable increase or decrease between the Trial Balance Date
and the Closing Date as a result of transactions in the ordinary course of
the Business.
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"ACTION" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.7.
"AFFILIATE" shall mean any person or entity directly or indirectly
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with another person or
entity.
"ASSUMED OBLIGATIONS" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
"BOOKS AND RECORDS" shall mean all of Sellers' records pertaining to the
Business.
"BUSINESS" shall mean the restaurant business of Sellers conducted at
the Facilities.
"BUSINESS DAY" shall mean any day on which banks are open for business
in Utah and Oregon, and which is not a Saturday or Sunday.
"CASH" shall mean all of Sellers' cash, except Retained Restaurant Petty
Cash.
"CASH CONSIDERATION" shall mean $300,000.
"CLOSED STORE OBLIGATIONS" shall mean Sellers' rent, common area
maintenance, and property tax obligations under leases for restaurants which
were previously operated by certain of the Sellers in Palm Springs,
California, and Irving, Texas, using the "Shari's" name.
"CLOSING" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
"CLOSING DATE" shall mean the date referred to in Section 3.1.
"CODE" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from
time to time.
"CONTRACT RIGHTS" shall mean all of Sellers' rights under the Contracts.
"CONTRACTS" shall mean all agreements, contracts, personal property
leases, and commitments of the Business or relating to the Purchased Assets
or Assumed Obligations identified on Schedule 1.1(a).
"ENCUMBRANCE" shall mean any mortgage, claim, charge, lien, encumbrance,
easement, limitation, restriction, commitment, or security interest, except
statutory liens securing taxes, assessments, and payments not yet due, and
liens in favor of mechanics or materialmen.
"EQUIPMENT DEBT" shall mean the indebtedness of Sellers under the terms
of the agreements described on Schedule 1.1(b), as such indebtedness
increases or decreases up through the Closing Date pursuant to the terms of
such agreements.
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"EXCLUDED ASSETS" shall mean the following items of Sellers which are
not to be acquired by Buyer hereunder:
(a) All assets allocated to the Retained Restaurants on the Trial
Balance Allocation.
(b) Permits, to the extent not lawfully transferable.
(c) Sellers' goodwill reflected on SFC's consolidated balance sheet.
(d) Any claim, right, or debt owned by Sellers against or owed by
StratAmerica or any of its Affiliates.
(e) All Retained Restaurant Petty Cash.
"FACILITIES" shall mean the buildings and related facilities for each
Purchased Restaurant.
"FINAL CLOSING TRIAL BALANCE ALLOCATION" shall mean an unaudited trial
balance allocation setting forth the book values of the Purchased Assets and
Assumed Obligations as of the Settlement Time prepared by Buyer and delivered
to Sellers in accordance with Section 3.4, using the same principles and
methodology and in substantially the same form as the Preliminary Closing
Trial Balance Allocation, and reflecting only changes to the amounts set
forth in the Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation which have occurred
as a result of transactions in the ordinary course of the Business between
the date of the Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation and the
Settlement Time.
"FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT" shall mean all of the furniture, fixtures,
furnishings, machinery, equipment, and signage owned or leased by Sellers
and located at the Facilities as of the Trial Balance Date, with all
additions, replacements, and deletions between the Trial Balance Date and the
Closing Date in the ordinary course of the Business.
"INVENTORY" shall mean all of Sellers' inventories, supplies,
kitchenware, table settings, silverware, menus, wrapping, supply and
packaging items, employee uniforms, restaurant linens, and similar items
wherever located in the Facilities.
"IRVING SFC SUBLEASE" shall mean the Lease between SFC and Panda Cafe
Corporation pursuant to which Panda Cafe Corporation subleases from SFC the
Facility located in Irving, Texas.
"LEASE CONSENT" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.
"LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS" shall mean all leasehold improvements situated
in or on the property leased under the Leases.
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"LEASEHOLD INTERESTS" shall mean all of Sellers' right, title, and
interest in and to the premises leased under the Leases and any other rights
of Sellers under the Leases.
"LEASES" shall mean the real property subleases for the Facilities
listed on Schedule 1.1(c) between Buyer, as sublessor, and certain of the
Sellers, as sublessee (collectively, the "SMC Subleases"), and all other
leases, assignments of leases, and similar documents now in existence or
coming into existence after the date hereof through the Closing Date pursuant
to which Sellers have any right to occupy or use the Facilities, or receive
rents, fees, or other consideration on account of occupancy or use of the
Facilities by third parties.
"LICENSE AGREEMENT" shall mean the License Agreement dated December 19,
1985, between Buyer and Restaurants, Etc.
"MAIN LEASE" shall mean the main lease for each Facility between a
third-party lessor and Buyer, the premises for which have subleased by Buyer
to certain of the Sellers pursuant to the Leases.
"MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURES" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2
of the Services and Management Agreement.
"OPERATING ADVANCES" shall mean funds advanced by Buyer pursuant to
Section 11.4 to be used by Sellers as working capital for the Business.
"OPERATIONAL LIABILITIES" shall mean all sales tax, property tax,
insurance, utilities, rent (including common area maintenance and overage
rent) and other accrued expense liabilities from the operations of the
Business which are allocated to the Purchased Restaurants on the Trial
Balance Allocation, as such liabilities increase or decrease between the
Trial Balance Date and the Closing Date in the ordinary course of the
Business.
"PALM SPRINGS CLOSURE AGREEMENT" shall mean the First Amendment to Lease
dated as of August 10, 1994, between Palm Springs Associates, Ltd., and SFC,
pursuant to which Palm Springs Associates, Ltd., the lessor under the Main
Lease for the Palm Springs Facility, conditionally waived certain defaults
under the Main Lease as a result of SFC's closure of the Palm Springs
restaurant Facility, and SFC agreed to arrange for the lease or other
disposition of such Facility to a third party.
"PALM SPRINGS LEASE AGREEMENT" shall mean an agreement to be negotiated
prior to the Closing Date among Palm Springs Associates, Ltd., SFC, and Buyer
pursuant to which Palm Springs Associates, Ltd., will consent to: (a) the
assignment to, and assumption by, Buyer of all SFC's rights and obligations
under the Palm Springs Closure Agreement; (b) the termination of the Palm
Springs Sublease; and (c) the assignment to Buyer of SFC's Leasehold Interest
in the Palm Springs Facility.
"PALM SPRINGS OBLIGATIONS" shall mean all of SFC's obligations under the
Palm Springs Sublease.
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"PALM SPRINGS SUBLEASE" shall mean the Lease between Buyer and
Restaurants, Etc. (a predecessor of SFC), pursuant to which SFC subleases
from Buyer the Facility located in Palm Springs, California.
"PAYROLL OBLIGATIONS" shall mean all payroll liabilities to employees
allocated to the Purchased Restaurants on the Trial Balance Allocation, as
such liabilities increase or decrease between the Trial Balance Date and
Closing Date in the ordinary course of the Business.
"PAYROLL TAXES" shall mean all payroll tax liabilities allocated to the
Purchased Restaurants on the Trial Balance Allocation, as such liabilities
increase or decrease between the Trial Balance Date and the Closing Date in
the ordinary course of the Business.
"PERMITS" shall mean all of Sellers' licenses, permits and other
governmental authorizations to carry on the Business as presently conducted.
"PERSONNEL" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.7.
"PRELIMINARY CLOSING TRIAL BALANCE ALLOCATION" shall mean an unaudited
trial balance allocation setting forth the book values of the Purchased
Assets and Assumed Obligations as of 7:00 a.m. Portland, Oregon, time on the
date which is 15 Business Days prior to the Closing Date prepared by Buyer
and delivered to Seller in accordance with Section 3.4, using the same
principles and methodology and in substantially the same form as the Trial
Balance Allocation.
"PREPAID EXPENSES" shall mean all prepaid expenses allocated to the
Purchased Restaurants on the Trial Balance Allocation, as such amounts
increase or decrease between the Trial Balance Date and the Closing Date in
the ordinary course of the Business.
"PURCHASE CONSIDERATION" shall mean the payment by Buyer to SFC of the
Cash Consideration, the issuance by Buyer to SFC of the Purchase Notes, the
assumption by Buyer of the Assumed Obligations, and the cancellation of the
StratAmerica Note pursuant to Section 2.2.
"PURCHASE NOTES" shall mean the promissory notes payable by Buyer to SFC
in substantially the forms attached hereto as EXHIBITS A-1 AND A-2, in the
principal amounts of $800,000 and $200,000 (subject to adjustment pursuant to
Section 2.4), respectively.
"PURCHASED ASSETS" shall mean all of Sellers' right, title and interest
in and to the properties, assets, and rights of any kind constituting or used
in connection with the Business, whether tangible or intangible, real or
personal, which are owned by Sellers or in which Sellers have any interest
(except the Excluded Assets), including without limitation, the following:
(a) All Accounts Receivable;
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(b) All Refunds and Deposits;
(c) All Prepaid Expenses;
(d) All Cash;
(e) All Contract Rights;
(f) All Leasehold Interests and Leasehold Improvements;
(g) All Fixtures and Equipment;
(h) All Inventory;
(i) All Books and Records;
(j) All Workers' Compensation Plan Year Adjustment Refunds; and
(k) To the extent transferable, all Permits.
"PURCHASED RESTAURANTS" shall mean Sellers' restaurants known as "Shari's
of Cheyenne," "Shari's of Colorado Springs," "Shari's of Hemet," "Shari's of
Irving" (now known as "Panda Cafe"), "Shari's of Laramie," "Shari's of
Meadowbrook," "Shari's of Palm Springs," "Shari's of Red Bluff," "Shari's of
Sacramento," "Shari's of Scottsbluff," and "Shari's of Westminster."
"REFUNDS AND DEPOSITS" shall mean all refunds and deposits allocated to
the Purchased Restaurants on the Trial Balance Allocation, as such amounts
increase or decrease between the Trial Balance Date and the Closing Date in
the ordinary course of the Business.
"REPRESENTATIVE" shall mean any officer, director, principal, attorney,
agent, employee or other representative.
"RETAINED RESTAURANT PETTY CASH" shall mean all petty cash allocated to
the Retained Restaurants on the Trial Balance Allocation, as such amount
increases or decreases between the Trial Balance Date and the Closing Date in
the ordinary course of the Business.
"RETAINED RESTAURANTS" shall mean SFC's restaurants known as "Heidi's of
El Cajon," "Heidi's of La Mesa," Heidi's of Lemon Grove," and "Heidi's of San
Mareo."
"SELLER GROUP" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
"SERVICES AGREEMENT" shall mean the Services Agreement dated January 1,
1990, between Buyer and Restaurants, Etc.
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"SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT" shall mean the agreement referred to
in Section 3.2(d).
"SETTLEMENT TIME" shall mean 7:00 a.m., Portland, Oregon, time, on the
Closing Date.
"SMC SUBLEASES" shall have the meaning defined under "Leases" above.
"STRATAMERICA NOTE" shall mean the promissory note dated February 26,
1991, issued by StratAmerica in favor of Buyer, in the original principal
amount of $347,687.
"STRATAMERICA SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2.
"TRANSACTION COSTS" shall mean all fees, disbursements, expenses, and
other costs in connection with this Agreement or any transaction contemplated
hereby paid by SFC or any of the other Sellers (including, without
limitation, payment by overdrawing bank accounts), or Buyer pursuant to
Section 11.4, during the period which began on June 21, 1995, and ends at the
Settlement Time.
"TRIAL BALANCE ALLOCATION" shall mean the unaudited trial balance of
Sellers attached as Schedule 1.1(d).
"TRIAL BALANCE DATE" shall mean March 29, 1995.
"UNINSURED CLAIMS" shall mean liabilities of any of the Sellers for
PERSONAL INJURY or EMPLOYMENT-RELATED claims to the extent arising out of
events occurring at the Purchased Restaurants, but excluding any such claims
to the extent that Sellers are beneficiaries of insurance policies or other
third-party indemnification agreements providing coverage for such claims.
Notwithstanding the terms of the applicable insurance policy or
indemnification agreement, the determination of whether a claim is covered by
insurance or other third-party indemnification agreement under the foregoing
sentence shall be made as if Buyer has not agreed to assume Sellers'
liabilities for Uninsured Claims pursuant to Section 2.2(c). Uninsured Claims
shall not include claims to the extent arising out of events occurring at
locations other than the Purchased Restaurants, including, without
limitation, claims arising out of the operations of StratAmerica and its
Affiliates which do not operate the Purchased Restaurants.
"WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLANS" shall mean the group workers' compensation
insurance plans identified on Schedule 1.1(e) which provide coverage to the
Purchased Restaurants, the Retained Restaurants, and certain other operations
of StratAmerica.
"WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLAN PROVIDERS" shall mean each provider of group
workers' compensation insurance coverage under the Workers' Compensation
Plans.
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"WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLAN YEAR ADJUSTMENT LIABILITIES" shall mean all
of Sellers' and StratAmerica's liabilities to the Workers' Compensation Plan
Providers for workers' compensation plan adjustments based on claims
experience for the period prior to the Closing Date, but excluding any such
liabilities arising out of or relating to events or occurrences happening
after the Settlement Time.
"WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLAN YEAR ADJUSTMENT REFUNDS" shall mean all of
Sellers' and StratAmerica's right, title, and interest in and to all refunds
to Sellers and/or StratAmerica from the Workers' Compensation Plan Providers
for workers' compensation plan adjustments based on claims experience for the
period prior to the Closing Date, but excluding any such refunds arising out
of or relating to events or occurrences happening after the Settlement Time.
1.2 OTHER DEFINED TERMS AND MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION. Other capitalized
terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement shall have the definitions assigned
to such terms elsewhere in the Agreement. Any reference to a matter being to
a party's "knowledge" shall refer to the actual knowledge of facts by one or
more executive officers of that party who were involved in the negotiation of
this Agreement under circumstances in which a reasonable person would
appreciate the significance of the fact he or she knows to the matter
referred to in this Agreement, without any obligation of such executive
officer or officers to conduct an investigation or make inquiries to verify
or determine the accuracy of the matter beyond the facts actually known by
such person. The executive officer involved in the negotiation of the
Agreement on behalf of StratAmerica and Sellers was Dale Larsson, and
executive officers involved in the negotiation of the Agreement on behalf of
Buyer were Ray Damron and Larry Curtis.
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS
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AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES
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2.1 TRANSFER OF PURCHASED ASSETS. Effective as of the Settlement Time,
Sellers shall sell, convey, transfer, assign, and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer
shall purchase from Sellers, the Purchased Assets.
2.2 PURCHASE CONSIDERATION. In full consideration for the sale,
conveyance, transfer, assignment, and delivery of the Purchased Assets by
Sellers to Buyer, effective as of the Settlement Time:
(a) Buyer shall pay to SFC the Cash Consideration by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to an account maintained by SFC for Sellers'
benefit.
(b) Buyer shall execute and deliver to SFC the Purchase Notes.
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(c) Buyer shall assume the following obligations and liabilities of
Sellers relating to the Purchased Restaurants (collectively, the "Assumed
Obligations"):
(i) All obligations and liabilities accruing under, arising out
of, or relating to the Permits (to the extent transferable), the Contracts,
and all Leases which are not terminated at the Closing pursuant to Section
3.2;
(ii) All Accounts Payable;
(iii) All Operational Liabilities;
(iv) All Payroll Obligations;
(v) All Payroll Taxes;
(vi) All Equipment Debt;
(vii) All Closed Store Obligations;
(viii) All Workers' Compensation Plan Year Adjustment Liabilities; and
(ix) All Uninsured Claims
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Buyer shall not assume or
become liable for any liabilities, obligations, or duties of Sellers of any
kind or nature, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, determined
or determinable (including, without limitation, any penalties, fines, or
compensatory or punitive damages of any kind whatsoever).
(d) StratAmerica shall be released from all of its obligations under the
StratAmerica Note.
(e) Even if SFC and Buyer are unable to negotiate with Palm Springs
Associates, Ltd. the terms of the Palm Springs Lease Agreement as provided in
Section 2.3, SFC shall be released and forever discharged from all Palm
Springs Obligations, but the Palm Springs Sublease shall remain in effect
until terminated pursuant to Section 2.3 without any rent, common area
maintenance, or property tax obligations of SFC to Buyer.
2.3 LIMITATION ON ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall not constitute an
agreement to assign any Contract Right or Leasehold Interest, or any claim or
right or any benefit arising under the Contracts or Leases or resulting
therefrom if an attempted assignment thereof, without the consent of a third
party thereto, would constitute a breach thereof or materially and adversely
affect the respective rights of Buyer or Sellers thereunder, unless the
Closing occurs and the parties have not expressly agreed to exclude the
affected Contract Right or Leasehold Interest, in which case the affected
Contract Right or Leasehold Interest shall be assigned to Buyer and included
in the Purchased Assets, effective as of the Settlement Time.
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If such consent is required or if an assignment thereof would affect the
rights thereunder so that Buyer would not receive all such rights, Sellers
and StratAmerica shall cooperate with (but shall not indemnify) Buyer, at
Buyer's expense, in all reasonable respects, to provide to Buyer the benefits
under any such Contract or Lease, claim, or right, including, without
limitation, enforcement for the benefit of Buyer of any and all rights of
Sellers against a third party thereto arising out of the breach or
cancellation by such third party or otherwise. If the parties agree to
consummate the Closing without obtaining a required consent of a third party,
StratAmerica and Sellers shall have no liability to Buyer or any such third
party. Promptly after the date of this agreement, SFC and Buyer shall use
their best efforts to negotiate with Palm Springs Associates, Ltd. the terms
of the Palm Springs Lease Agreement. If the parties are unable to negotiate
mutually acceptable terms of the Palm Springs Lease Agreement prior to the
Closing Date: (a) the Palm Springs Sublease shall not be terminated on the
Closing Date, and the Leasehold Interest for the Palm Springs Facility and
Leasehold Improvements, Inventory, and Fixtures and Equipment located at such
Facility shall not be assigned and conveyed to Buyer nor included in the
Purchased Assets: (b) Buyer shall perform as an additional service under the
Services and Management Agreement, but without additional compensation
thereunder or any adjustment of the principal amount of the Purchase Notes,
all of SFC's obligations under the Palm Springs Closure Agreement; and (c)
SFC shall maintain its corporate existence until the Palm Springs Sublease is
terminated pursuant to its terms.
2.4 ADJUSTMENTS TO PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF PURCHASE NOTES.
(a) TRANSACTION COSTS. The principal amount of each Purchase Note
delivered by Buyer to SFC at the Closing shall be reduced pro rata by the
aggregate amount of all Transaction Costs. As an example only, if the
aggregate amount of Transaction Costs is $50,000, the principal amount of the
$800,000 Purchase Note would be reduced by $40,000 (800,000/1,000,000 of the
$50,000 Transaction Costs) to $760,000, and the principal amount of the
$200,000 Purchase Note would be reduced by $10,000 (200,000/1,000,000 of the
$50,000 Transaction Costs) to $190,000. Sellers shall not expend funds for
Transaction Costs in an aggregate amount which exceeds $85,000.
(b) MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURES. The principal amount of each
Purchase Note shall be reduced pro rata by the aggregate amount of all
Management Expenditures. Reductions in the principal amount of the Purchase
Notes on account of Management Expenditures shall be made quarterly based on
the aggregate amount of Management Expenditures during each calendar quarter
that the Purchase Notes are outstanding, and shall be effective as of the
last day of the calendar quarter in which Management Expenditures occur.
Buyer shall notify the holder of the Purchase Note of any reduction in the
principal amount of the holder's Purchase Note within five Business Days
after the end of the calendar quarter in which Management Expenditures occur.
As an example only, if the amount of Management Expenditures for a given
calendar quarter is $100,000, the principal amount of the $800,000 Purchase
Note would be reduced by $80,000 (800,000/1,000,000 of the $100,000 Management
Expenditures) to $720,000, and the principal amount of the $200,000 Purchase
Note would be reduced by $20,000 (200,000/1,000,000 of the $100,000 Management
Expenditures) to $180,000, such reductions in principal amount to be
effective as of the last day of the calendar
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quarter in which the $100,000 of Management Expenditures occurred. In the
event that Buyer is fully discharged and released by the payee from any
Management Expenditure which prior to such discharge and release was a binding
commitment of Buyer to the payee to pay an amount at a future date (as
"Expenditure Commitment") and the principal amount of the Purchase Notes has
already been reduced by the amount of such Management Expenditure, the amount
of such Expenditure Commitment from which Buyer was discharged and released
shall be added back to the principal amount of the Purchase Notes pro rata in
proportion to the original principal amounts; provided that there shall be no
increase in the principal amount of the Purchase Notes or other payments to
the holders thereof, Sellers, or StratAmerica, as a result of any such
discharge and release which occurs after the maturity date of the Purchase
Notes (not the Disposition Date). Any increase in the principal amount of the
Purchase Notes pursuant to the foregoing sentence shall be effective as of
the last day of the calendar quarter in which Buyer is fully released and
discharged from the Expenditure Commitment. Buyer shall notify the holder of
the Purchase Note of any increase in the principal amount of the holder's
Purchase Note within 5 Business Days after the end of the calendar quarter in
which Buyer is fully released and discharged from the Expenditure Commitment.
As an example only, if the principal amounts of the $800,000 and $200,000
Purchase Notes have been reduced to $720,000 and $180,000 respectively, on
account of a $100,000 Management Expenditure which is an Expenditure
Commitment, and, after paying $50,000 to the Expenditure Commitment payee
pursuant to the Expenditure Commitment. Buyer is substantially fully
discharged and released by the payee from the remaining $50,000 of the
Expenditure Commitment, the principal amount of the $720,000 Purchase Note
would be increased by $40,000 (800,000/1,000,000 of the discharged and
released $50,000 Expenditure Commitment), and the principal amount of the
$180,000 Purchase Note would be increased by $10,000 (200,000/1,000,000 of
the discharged and released $50,000 Expenditure Commitment), such increases
in principal amount to be effective as of the last day of the calendar
quarter in which Buyer was fully discharged and released from the $50,000
Expenditure Commitment.
(c) OPERATING ADVANCES. The principal amount of each Purchase Note
delivered by Buyer to SFC at the Closing shall be reduced pro rata by the
aggregate amount of all Operating Advances, unless Buyer and the party or
parties requesting the Operating Advances agree in writing to other repayment
terms, in which case the Operating Advances shall be repaid in accordance
with such other repayment terms. As an example only, if the aggregate amount
of Operating Advances is $50,000, the principal amount of the $800,000
Purchase Note would be reduced by $40,000 (800,000/1,000,000 of the $50,000
Operating Advances) to $760,000, and the principal amount of the $200,000
Purchase Note would be reduced by $10,000 (200,000/1,000,000 of the $50,000
Operating Advances) to $190,000.
(d) NO DISPROPORTIONATE ADJUSTMENTS. Adjustments to the Purchase
Notes shall in all cases be pro rata as described in subsections (a) and (b)
above, so that one Purchase Note is not reduced by a proportionately greater
amount than the other Purchase Notes.
2.5 ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE CONSIDERATION. The Purchase Consideration
shall be allocated among the Purchased Assets as set forth on EXHIBIT B,
based on the amounts in the Final Closing Trial Balance Allocation.
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2.6 TRANSFER TAXES. Buyer shall be responsible for any documentary
transfer taxes and any sales, use or other taxes imposed by reason of the
transfers of the Purchased Assets hereunder and any deficiency, interest, or
penalty asserted with respect thereto.
2.7 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION. The parties acknowledge that prior to
the date hereof, and in satisfaction of certain intercompany liabilities owed
by SFC to StratAmerica, SFC has made certain payments to Krausz Enterprises,
including a payment of $50,000 on June 30, 1995, to discharge liabilities of
StratAmerica under guarantees of a real property lease for a restaurant
located in Cerritos, California. A letter of intent among the parties for the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement dated June 8, 1995, contemplated
that, as additional consideration to Sellers, Buyer would assume
StratAmerica's's obligations to Krausz Enterprises under the lease guaranty.
The parties acknowledge that as a result of current SFC cash flow
deficiencies and projected SFC cash flow deficiencies through Closing Date,
the $50,000 payment of SFC to Krausz Enterprises will result in a
corresponding $50,000 increase in the Assumed Obligations to be assumed by
Buyer at the Closing and, therefore, an increase in the total Purchase
Consideration to Sellers of $50.000 over the amount of Purchase Consideration
that Sellers would receive if the $50,000 payment had not been made by SFC.
In order to give effect to the letter of intent provisions contemplating that
Buyer would assume the lease guaranty obligations, Buyer did not object to
the $50,000 payment by SFC to Krausz Enterprises or request a decrease in the
Cash Consideration or principal amount of the Purchase Notes, notwithstanding
the $50,000 increase in Assumed Obligations.
ARTICLE III
CLOSING
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3.1 CLOSING. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement (the "Closing") shall be held at the offices of Miller, Nash,
Wiener, Hager & Carlsen, 111 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204 at
9:00 a.m., Portland, Oregon, time, on the date (the "Closing Date") which is
the last Business Day of SFC's two-week payroll period during which payroll
period the Shareholder Approval is obtained, or at such other date and time
as the parties hereto mutually agree.
3.2 DOCUMENTS EXECUTED AND DELIVERED AT CLOSING.
(a) CONVEYANCES, INSTRUMENTS, AND ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
DOCUMENTS TO BE EXECUTED AND DELIVERED BY SELLERS AND STRATAMERICA. To
effect the transactions referred to in Sections 2.1 and 2.2, at the Closing,
Sellers (and, with respect to subparagraph (iv) below, Sellers and
StratAmerica) shall execute and deliver to Buyer.
(i) A Bill of Sale in substantially the form attached hereto
as EXHIBIT C;
(ii) An assignment and Assumption Agreement in substantially
the form attached hereto as EXHIBIT D;
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(iii) A Sublease Termination Agreement with respect to each SMC
Sublease in substantially the form attached hereto as EXHIBIT E which
shall be effective as of the Settlement Time, except that the Palm
Springs Sublease shall not be terminated if SFC and Buyer are unable to
negotiate with Palm Springs Associates, Ltd. the terms of the Palm
Springs Lease Agreement as provided in Section 2.3;
(iv) An Assignment and Assumption of Sublease in substantially the
form attached hereto as EXHIBIT F;
(v) Agreements ("Workers' Compensation Assignment and Assumption
Agrements") among StratAmerica, Sellers, Buyer, and each Workers'
Compensation Plan Provider, the form and substance of which shall be
negotiated by the parties in good faith immediately following the date
of this Agreement, pursuant to which the Workers' Compensation Plan
Provider: (i) acknowledges and agrees to the assignment by Sellers to
Buyer of the Workers' Compensation Plan Year Adjustment Refunds and the
assumption by Buyer of the Workers' Compensation Plan Year Adjustment
Liabilities pursuant to Section 2.2; and (ii) agrees that after the
Settlement Time, Buyer shall have the exclusive right to settle,
compromise, or enter into other agreements or understandings with the
Workers' Compensation Plan Provider with respect to the amounts of
Workers' Compensation Plan Year Adjustment Refunds and Workers'
Compensation Plan Year Adjustment Liabilities; and
(vi) Such other instruments as Buyer may reasonably request to
vest in Buyer good title in and to the Purchased Assets in accordance
with the provisions of this Agreement.
(b) ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION DOCUMENTS TO BE EXECUTED AND DELIVERED BY
BUYER AT CLOSING; DELIVERY OR CANCELED STRATAMERICA NOTE. To effect the
transactions referred to in Sections 2.1 and 2.2, at the Closing, Buyer shall
execute and deliver to Sellers the Assignment and Assumption Agreement,
Sublease Termination Agreements, Assignment and Assumption of Sublease, and
Workers' Compensation Assignment and Assumption Agreements referred to in
subparagraph (a) above and Buyer shall surrender to Sellers the original
StratAmerica Note marked "cancelled." Upon Buyer's delivery to Seller of
the canceled StratAmerica Note, StartAmerica shall be released from all of
its obligations thereunder.
(c) TERMINATION OF CERTAIN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BUYER AND SFC. At the
Closing, Buyer and SFC shall each execute and deliver the License Termination
Agreement and Services Termination Agreement in substantially the forms
attached hereto as EXHIBITS G AND H, respectively. After the Closing Date,
the use of the name "Shari's" by Sellers and their Affiliates shall be
prohibited, and Sellers and their Affiliates shall not identify themselves as
"Shari's" restaurants or former "Shari's" restaurant operators (except as
required to comply with applicable law), or use the "Shari's" name in their
respective corporate names. At the Closing, each Seller shall deliver to
Buyer duly executed and authorized amendments to its articles of
incorporation in proper form for filing which when filed will change its
corporate name so that
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it does not refer to "Shari's", and therafter SMC, at SMC's expense, shall
cause each such amendment to be filed with the Secretary of State of the
state in which the corporation is incorporated.
(d) SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. At the Closing, Buyer and SFC
(under its new corporate name, as provided for above) shall enter into a
Services and Management Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto
as EXHIBIT I pursuant to which Buyer will manage and provide accounting
services to the Retained Restaurants.
3.3 OTHER DELIVERIES AT CLOSING. In addition to the foregoing matters,
at the Closing, Buyer and Sellers shall each deliver the certificates,
opinions of counsel, and other documents described in Articles VII and VIII.
3.4 PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF FINAL CLOSING TRIAL BALANCE
ALLOCATION. The amounts of the Purchased Assets and Assumed Obligations
allocated to the Purchased Restaurants on the Trial Balance Allocation in
Section 1.1 shall be adjusted as of the Settlement Time to equal the amounts
set forth in the Final Closing Trial Balance Allocation. No later than 9
Business Days prior to the anticipated Closing Date, Buyer shall prepare and
deliver to StratAmerica and Sellers (collectively, the "Seller Group") the
Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation. Thereafter, the Seller Group
shall review the Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation and notify
Buyer of any objections no later than 5 Business Days after receipt of the
Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation from Buyer, specifying in detail
the objections. If the Seller Group does not object to the Preliminary
Closing Trial Balance Allocation within such 5-Business Day period, the
Seller Group shall conclusively be deemed to have agreed to the Preliminary
Trial Balance Allocation, and the parties shall proceed to close the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the terms
hereof, subject to the provisions of Articles VII and VIII. If the Seller
Group objects to the Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation within such
5-Business Day period. Buyer and the Seller Group shall cooperate and
negotiate in good faith to resolve their disagreement so as to consummate the
Closing as soon as possible. Within 15 Business Days after the end of the
four-week accounting period during which the Closing occurs. Buyer shall
provide to the Seller Group Buyer's computation of the Final Closing Trial
Balance Allocation, based on Sellers' closed books and records for such
accounting period. If the Seller Group does not object to Buyer's computation
of the Final Closing Trial Balance Allocation within 10 Business Days after
receipt thereof from Buyer, Buyer's computation of the Final Closing Trial
Balance Allocation shall be final and binding on the parties. If the Seller
Group objects to Buyer's computation of the Final Closing Trial Balance
Allocation within such 10-Business Day period and Buyer and the Seller Group
cannot reach agreement on the computation within 15 Business Days after
notification by the Seller Group of their objection. Buyer and the Seller
Group shall submit the issue for resolution by Arthur Andersen, it being
agreed that Buyer and the Seller Group shall each bear one-half of the fees
and expenses of such accounting firm.
3.5 CONVERSION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS.
Effective as of the Settlement Time, the Retained Restaurants shall be
excluded from coverage under Sellers' and StratAmerica's current Workers'
Compensation Plans and health insurance
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plans, and included in new workers' compensation and health insurance plans.
Such new workers' compensation and health insurance plans shall require
payment of fixed premiums only by the Retained Restaurants without additional
contingent premiums, charges, or other payments based on claims experience,
provided that such fixed premium plans are available from plan providers at a
reasonable cost.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLERS AND STRATAMERICA
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Except as disclosed on Schedule 4, Sellers and StratAmerica hereby each
represent and warrant to Buyer, as of the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date, as follows, and all other warranties, express or implied, are
hereby excluded:
4.1 ORGANIZATION OF SELLERS. To Sellers' and StratAmerica's knowledge,
each Seller is duly organized. Each Seller is validly existing under the laws of
its state of incorporation, and has full corporate power and authority to
conduct its business as it is presently being conducted and to own and lease its
properties and assets.
4.2 AUTHORIZATION. Sellers and StratAmerica each have all necessary
power and authority, corporate and otherwise, and have taken all corporate
action necessary to enter into this Agreement, to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby and to perform their respective obligations hereunder,
except that the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement are subject to obtaining the approval of StratAmerica's
shareholders (the "StratAmerica Shareholder Approval"). The execution and
delivery of this Agreement have been duly authorized by each of the Sellers
and StratAmerica, and this Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation
of each of the Sellers and StratAmerica enforceable against each of them in
accordance with its terms (subject to obtaining the StratAmerica Shareholder
Approval), except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium and similar laws relating to creditors' rights generally or by
equitable principles (whether considered in an action at law or in equity).
References to the "Agreement" in this Article IV and in Article V shall
include all agreements, notes, and other instruments which are exhibits hereto.
4.3. TITLE TO ASSETS, ETC. To Sellers' and StratAmerica's knowledge:
(a) Sellers have or will have as of the Closing Date good and marketable
title to or a valid leasehold interest in all of the Purchased Assets, free
and clear of any and all Encumbrances, except for Encumbrances disclosed on
the lien searches described in this section below and minor liens which in
the aggregate are not substantial in amount, do not materially detract from
the value of the property or assets subject thereto, or interfere with their
present use, and have not arisen other than in the ordinary course of the
Business: and (b) none of the real property improvements (including Leasehold
Improvements), equipment and other tangible assets owned or used by Sellers
at the Facilities is subject to any commitment or other arrangement for their
sale or use by any Affiliate of Sellers or third parties. In connection with
Sellers' and StratAmerica's representation and warranty in subsection (a)
above, Buyer shall deliver to the
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Seller Group no later than 9 Business Days prior to the anticipated Closing
Date copies of the results of lien searches commissioned by Buyer at Buyer's
expense from third party providers showing liens discovered by such third
party providers against assets owned of record by Sellers. Sellers and
StratAmerica shall disclose to Buyer no later than 4 Business Days after
receipt from Buyer of such lien search results any Encumbrances to Sellers'
and StratAmerica's knowledge against the Purchased Assets which are not noted
on the lien searches.
4.4 CONTRACTS. To Sellers' and StratAmerica's knowledge, no Lease is
subject to any Encumbrance created by or through StratAmerica.
4.5 NO CONFLICT OR VIOLATION. To Sellers' and StratAmerica's knowledge,
neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby will result in (a) a violation of or a
conflict with any provision of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of
Sellers or StratAmerica, (b) a breach of, or a default under, any term or
provision of any contract, agreement, indebtedness, lease, Encumbrance,
commitment, license, franchise, permit, authorization or concession to which
StratAmerica is a party or by which the Purchased Assets are bound, (c) a
violation by Sellers or StratAmerica of any statute, rule, regulation,
ordinance, code, order, judgment, writ, injunction, decree or award, or (d)
an imposition of any material Encumbrance, restriction or charge on the
Business or on any of the Purchased Assets.
4.6 CONSENTS AND APPROVALS. To Sellers' and StratAmerica's knowledge,
no consent, approval or authorization of, or declaration, filing or
registration with, any governmental or regulatory authority, or any other
person or entity, is required to be made or obtained by Sellers or
StratAmerica in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby,
other than the StratAmerica Shareholder Approval and filings by StratAmerica
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with StratAmerica's
proxy solicitation to obtain the StratAmerica Shareholder Approval.
4.7 LITIGATION. To Sellers' and StratAmerica's knowledge, there is no
action, order, writ, injunction, judgment or decree outstanding or claim,
suit, litigation, proceeding, arbitral action or investigation (collectively,
"Actions") pending or threatened or anticipated against, relating to or
affecting the Business, or former officers, employees, agents, or other
personnel of Sellers (collectively, "Personnel"), or the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. To Sellers' and StratAmerica's knowledge,
Sellers are not in default with respect to any judgment, order, writ,
injunction or decree of any court or governmental agency, and there are no
unsatisfied judgments against Sellers or their Business or activities.
4.8 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. To Sellers' and StratAmerica's knowledge,
Sellers have not received any notice to the effect that, or otherwise been
advised that, they are not in compliance with any statutes, regulations,
orders, ordinances or other laws where the failure to comply would have a
material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of any of the
Sellers.
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4.9 NO OTHER AGREEMENTS TO SELL THE ASSETS OF SELLERS. To Sellers' and
StratAmerica's knowledge, none of the Sellers, StratAmerica, nor any of their
respective shareholders has any obligation, absolute or contingent, to any
other person or firm to sell the Purchased Assets, to sell a majority of the
capital stock of any of the Sellers, or to effect any merger, consolidation
or other reorganization of any of the Sellers or to enter into any agreement
with respect thereto.
4.10 TAX MATTERS. To Sellers' and StratAmerica's knowledge, neither
StratAmerica, Sellers, nor any of their Affiliates (collectively,
"Taxpayers") are delinquent in the payment of any taxes. For the purpose of
this Agreement, any federal, state, local or foreign income, sales, use,
transfer, payroll, real or personal property, occupancy or other tax, levy,
impost, fee, imposition, assessment or similar charge, together with any
related addition to tax, interest or penalty thereon, is referred to as a
"tax."
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
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Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Sellers and StratAmerica, as of
the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, as follows, and all other
warranties, express or implied, are hereby excluded:
5.1 ORGANIZATION OF BUYER. To Buyer's knowledge, Buyer is duly
organized. Buyer is validly existing under the laws of the State of Oregon.
5.2 AUTHORIZATION. Buyer has all necessary power and authority,
corporate and otherwise, and has taken all corporate action necessary to
enter into this Agreement, to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby, and to perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been
duly executed and delivered by Buyer and is a legal, valid and binding
obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms,
except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or
similar laws relating to creditors' rights generally or by equitable
principles (whether considered in an action at law or in equity).
5.3 NO CONFLICT OR VIOLATION. To Buyer's knowledge, neither the
execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will result in (a) a violation of or a
conflict with any provision of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of
Buyer, (b) a breach of, or a default under, any term or provision of any
contract, agreement, indebtedness, lease, commitment, license, franchise,
permit, authorization or concession to which Buyer is a party, or (c) a
violation by Buyer of any statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, code, order,
judgment, writ, injunction, decree or award.
5.4 CONSENTS AND APPROVALS. To Buyer's knowledge, no consent, approval
or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any
governmental or regulatory authority, or any other person or entity, is
required to be made or obtained by Buyer in
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connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.5 CERTAIN LIABILITIES OF STRATAMERICA AND SELLERS TO BUYER. To
Buyer's knowledge, neither StratAmerica nor any of the Sellers has any
outstanding payment obligations to Buyer other than payment obligations under
the StratAmerica Note and service fee and royalty obligations under the
Services Agreement and License Agreement, respectively.
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS
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6.1 MAINTENANCE OF BUSINESS PRIOR TO CLOSING. From the date hereof
through the Closing, Sellers shall continue to carry on the Business in the
ordinary course and substantially in accordance with past practice, and
neither Sellers, StratAmerica, nor Buyer in performing services under the
Service Agreement shall take any action inconsistent therewith or with the
consummation of the Closing. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, Sellers shall pay and discharge their debts and other liabilities
in the ordinary course and substantially consistent with past practices,
including timing of payments to creditors, to the extent that Sellers have
cash flow available to pay and discharge such debts and liabilities.
6.2 ACCESS: COOPERATION. From the date hereof through the Closing,
Sellers shall provide complete access to their facilities, books, records,
employees, customers, and suppliers, and shall cause the Representatives of
Sellers to cooperate fully with Buyer and Buyer's Representatives in
connection with Buyer's due diligence investigation of the Purchased Assets
and Assumed Obligations.
6.3 CONSENTS AND BEST EFFORTS. As soon as practicable after the date of
this Agreement, StratAmerica shall file preliminary proxy materials with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with StratAmerica's proxy
solicitation to obtain the StratAmerica Shareholder Approval. Buyer shall
provide StratAmerica such information as is reasonably necessary to enable
StratAmerica to prepare such filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC"), and cooperate in providing information for a fairness
opinion or valuation to be commissioned by StratAmerica in connection with
obtaining the StratAmerica Shareholder Approval. StratAmerica shall promptly
respond to any comments of the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to
such proxy materials, and use its best efforts to complete the proxy
solicitation as soon as possible. As soon as practicable after the date of
this Agreement, Buyer and Sellers, as applicable, will commence all other
reasonable action required hereunder to obtain all applicable Permits,
consents, and approvals of, and to give all notices and make all filings
with, any third parties as may be necessary to authorize, approve or permit
the full and complete sale, conveyance, assignment and transfer of the
Purchased Assets. To the extent any of the SMC Subleases may not be
terminated, or the Irving SFC Sublease or any other Leasehold Interests may
not be assigned to Buyer on the Closing Date without the written consent of
the lessor under the Main Lease or any other third party (such consent being
referred
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to as a "Lease Consent"), the parties shall use their best reasonable efforts
to secure the required consent prior to the Closing Date, but neither Buyer
nor Sellers shall be required to provide economic incentives to such lessor
or third party or to commence litigation against the lessor or third party.
Buyer shall have the sole responsibility to apply for and obtain at its
expense any and all consents required to transfer Permits or any and all new
Permits for continued operation of the Facilities, and any and all required
consents to the sale of the Purchased Assets by Sellers and assumption of the
Assumed Obligations by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement from third parties;
provided that StratAmerica and Sellers shall cooperate with (but shall not
indemnify) Buyer, at Buyer's expense, as reasonably necessary to enable Buyer
to obtain the required consents or Permits. Any party required by applicable
law to make any regulatory filing with or obtain any approval from any
governmental authority shall have the sole responsibility to make the filing
or obtain the approval at such party's expense. StratAmerica and Sellers
shall have the sole responsibility to obtain the StratAmerica Shareholder
Approval at their expense.
6.4 EMPLOYEES.
(a) Effective as of the Settlement Time, Buyer shall make offers of
employment at will to all employees then actively employed by Sellers at the
Purchased Restaurants at their current compensation levels; provided that
Buyer may make changes in job descriptions and other terms of employment to
meet its operational objectives.
(b) After the Settlement Time, Buyer will use its best efforts to offer
and provide coverage to all employees it hires pursuant to this section who
were provided corresponding benefits by Sellers under Sellers' corresponding
benefit plans, health and other welfare benefits approximately comparable to
those benefits offered under Buyer's existing employee benefit plans to
Buyer's employees performing the same or similar functions at Buyer's
restaurants; provided that, if Buyer does not have a corresponding benefit
under its corresponding benefit plan or if Buyer's corresponding benefit plan
does not permit coverage of some or all of such employees, Buyer shall not be
obligated to offer or provide such coverage until such coverage is permitted
under Buyer's corresponding benefit plan. Employees not provided
corresponding benefits by Sellers under Seller's corresponding benefit plans
at the Settlement Time shall be eligible for coverage thereafter under
Buyer's corresponding benefit plans on the same basis that coverage would be
available to similarly situated employees of Buyer. Nothing in this section
shall prevent Buyer from adjusting the level of benefits from time to time.
(c) Buyer shall credit each employee hired pursuant to this section with
the number of vacation and sick days which such employee has accrued under
Seller's compensation and benefit plans; provided that vacation and sick day
accrual for periods of employment after the Settlement Time shall be in
accordance with Buyer's compensation and benefit plans. For purposes of
calculating the number of days of paid vacation per year to which each
employee hired pursuant to this section will be entitled while employed by
Buyer, the employee will be given credit for the period of his or her
employment by Sellers.
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6.5 CERTAIN PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS. From the date hereof through the
Closing, Sellers shall not, without Buyer's prior written consent, and Buyer
in its capacity under the Services Agreement shall not cause Sellers to,
without Sellers' prior written consent:
(a) Incur any indebtedness for borrowed money, assume, guarantee,
endorse or otherwise become responsible for obligations of any other
individual, partnership, firm or corporation, or make any loans or advances
to any individual, partnership, limited liability company, firm or
corporation, except in the ordinary course of business and consistent with
past practice;
(b) Issue any shares of their capital stock or any other securities or
any securities convertible into shares of their capital stock or any other
securities;
(c) Pay or incur any obligation to pay any dividend on their capital
stock or make or incur any obligation to make any distribution or redemption
with respect to capital stock except for any such dividend, distribution, or
redemption which is not payable or consummated until after the Closing Date
and does not and could not result in any Encumbrance on the Purchased Assets
or increase in the Assumed Obligations;
(d) Make any change to their articles of incorporation or bylaws;
(e) Mortgage, pledge or otherwise encumber any of their properties or
assets or sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of their properties or
assets or cancel, release or assign any indebtedness owed to them or any
claims held by them, except in the ordinary course of business and consistent
with past practice;
(f) Transfer any assets or liabilities of a Purchased Restaurant to a
Retained Restaurant, or of a Retained Restaurant to a Purchased Restaurant;
(g) Make any investment of a capital nature either by purchase of stock
or securities, contributions to capital, property transfer or otherwise, or
by the purchase of any property or assets of any other individual,
partnership, limited liability company, firm or corporation, except in the
ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;
(h) Materially increase the compensation levels of Personnel or grant
any unusual or extraordinary bonuses, benefits, or other forms of direct or
indirect compensation to any Personnel;
(i) Pay and discharge their debts and liabilities other than in the
ordinary course and substantially consistent with past practices, including
timing of payments to creditors, to the extent that Sellers have cash flow
available to pay and discharge such debts and liabilities;
(j) Enter into or terminate any material contract or agreement, or make
any material change in any Contracts or Leases, other than in the ordinary
course of business and consistent with past practice;
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(k) Take any other action which would cause any representation or
warranty of StratAmerica or Sellers in this Agreement to be or become untrue in
any material respect; or
(l) Agree to do any of the foregoing.
6.6 NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. Each party shall give the other
parties prompt notice of the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any event
which occurrence or failure would be likely to cause any of the notifying
party's representations and warranties contained in this Agreement to be
untrue or inaccurate in any material respect any time from the date hereof to
the Closing Date, and any material failure of the notifying party to comply
with or satisfy any of its covenants, conditions, or agreements to be
complied with or satisfied by it hereunder. Each party shall use all
reasonable efforts to remedy any material failure on its part to comply with
or satisfy any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or
satisfied by it hereunder.
6.7 NO MERGERS, CONSOLIDATIONS, SALE OF STOCK, ETC. OF SELLERS. Sellers
and StratAmerica shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any inquiries or
proposals or enter into or continue any discussions, negotiations or
agreements relating to the sale or exchange of any of the Sellers' capital
stock or the merger of any of the Sellers with, or any direct or indirect
disposition of any of the Sellers' assets or business constituting all or a
part of the Purchased Assets to, any person other than Buyer or provide any
assistance or any information to or otherwise cooperate with any person in
connection with any such inquiry, proposal or transaction. In the event that
Sellers or StratAmerica receive an unsolicited offer for such a transaction
or obtain information that such an offer is likely to be made, Sellers,
StratAmerica, or all of them as the case may be, shall provide Buyer with
notice thereof as soon as possible after receipt, including the identity of
the prospective purchaser or soliciting party.
6.8 SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS. SFC's obligations to pay royalties
to Buyer pursuant to the License Agreement shall be suspended for a period
(the "Suspension Period") beginning on June 8, 1995, and ending on the
earlier of (a) October 31, 1995, or (b) the date that Buyer communicates to
Sellers in writing Buyer's reasonable belief that the Closing is not likely
to occur prior to October 31, 1995; provided that Roger Battistone also
agrees to the suspension during the Suspension Period of all interest payable
to Mr. Battistone under a series of promissory notes issued by SFC to Mr.
Battistone totaling approximately $1,460,000. If the Closing occurs, SFC shall
be discharged from all obligations to pay royalties which accrued under the
License Agreement during the Suspension Period. If the Closing does not
occur, SFC shall be responsible for paying such royalty obligations which
accrued during the Suspension Period.
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ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS TO SELLERS' OBLIGATIONS
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The obligations of Sellers and StratAmerica to consummate the
transactions provided for hereby are subject, in the discretion of Sellers
and StratAmerica, to the satisfaction, on or prior to the Closing Date, of
each of the following conditions:
7.1 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. All representations and
warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in
all material respects at and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as
if such representations and warranties had been made or given at and as of
the Closing, and Buyer shall have performed all agreements and covenants
required hereby to be performed by it prior to or at the Closing Date.
7.2 CONSENTS. The StratAmerica Shareholder Approval and all consents,
approvals and waivers from governmental authorities necessary to permit
Sellers to transfer the Purchased Assets to Buyer as contemplated hereby
shall have been obtained.
7.3 NO GOVERNMENTAL PROCEEDINGS OR LITIGATION. No action by any
governmental authority shall have been instituted or threatened which
questions the validity or legality of the transactions contemplated hereby
and which could reasonably be expected materially to damage Sellers if the
transactions contemplated hereunder are consummated.
7.4 OPINION OF COUNSEL. Buyer shall have delivered to SFC the opinion of
Miller, Nash, Wiener, Hager & Carlsen, counsel to Buyer, dated as of the
Closing Date, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Sellers and
their counsel, containing the opinions set forth in EXHIBIT I attached hereto.
7.5 PRELIMINARY CLOSING TRIAL BALANCE ALLOCATION. The parties shall have
agreed to the Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation in accordance with
Section 3.4.
7.6 DEBT RELEASE AGREEMENT. StratAmerica, SFC, and Roger Battistone shall
have entered into a Debt Release Agreement in substantially the form attached
hereto as EXHIBIT K (the "Debt Release Agreement") within 30 days after the
date of this Agreement, Mr. Battistone shall not have repudiated his
obligations thereunder, and the Debt Release Agreement shall continue to be
enforceable.
7.7 CERTIFICATES. Buyer will furnish SFC with such certificates of its
officers and others to evidence compliance with the conditions set forth in
this Article VII as may be reasonably requested by Sellers.
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ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS TO BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS
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The obligations of Buyer to consummate the transactions provided for
hereby are subject, in the discretion of Buyer, to the satisfaction, on or
prior to the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:
8.1 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. All representations and
warranties of Sellers and StratAmerica contained in this Agreement shall be
true and correct in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date with
the same effect as if such representations and warranties had been made or
given at and as of the Closing, and Sellers and StratAmerica shall have
performed all agreements and covenants required hereby to be performed by
each of them prior to or at the Closing Date.
8.2 CONSENTS. The StratAmerica Shareholder Approval and all consents,
approvals and waivers from governmental authorities necessary to permit
Sellers to transfer the Purchased Assets to Buyer as contemplated hereby
shall have been obtained.
8.3 NO GOVERNMENTAL PROCEEDINGS OR LITIGATION. No Action by any
governmental authority shall have been instituted or threatened which
questions the validity or legality of the transactions contemplated hereby
and which could reasonably be expected to affect materially the right or
ability of Buyer to own, operate or possess the Purchased Assets after the
Closing or to damage Buyer materially if the transactions contemplated
hereunder are consummated.
8.4 NO ENCUMBRANCES. Buyer shall be reasonably satisfied that the
Purchased Assets are free and clear of any and all material Encumbrances.
8.5 OPTION OF COUNSEL. Sellers shall have delivered to Buyer the opinion
of Hunter & Brown, counsel to Sellers and StratAmerica, dated as of the
Closing Date, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and its
counsel, containing the opinions set forth in EXHIBIT K attached hereto.
8.6 PRELIMINARY CLOSING TRIAL BALANCE ALLOCATION. The parties shall have
agreed to the Preliminary Closing Trial Balance Allocation in accordance with
Section 3.4.
8.7 CERTIFICATES. Sellers will furnish Buyer with such certificates of
its officers and others to evidence compliance with the conditions set forth
in this Article VIII as may be reasonably requested by Buyer.
8.8 DEBT RELEASE AGREEMENT. StratAmerica, SFC, and Roger Battistone shall
have entered into the Debt Release Agreement within 30 days after the date of
this Agreement.
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ARTICLE IX
ACTIONS BY SELLERS AND BUYER
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AFTER THE CLOSING
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9.1 BOOKS AND RECORDS. Each party agrees that it will cooperate with and
make available to the other party, during normal business hours, all Books
and Records retained and remaining in existence and in a party's possession
after the Closing Date (without substantial disruption of such party's
business) which are necessary or useful in connection with any tax inquiry,
audit, report requirement, investigation or dispute, any litigation or
investigation, or any other reasonable business purpose. The party requesting
any such Books and Records shall bear all of the out-of-pocket costs and
expenses (including without limitation, attorney fees) reasonably incurred in
connection with providing such Books and Records.
9.2 FURTHER ASSURANCES. Both before and after the Closing Date, each
party shall cooperate in good faith with the other and will take all
appropriate action and execute any documents, instruments or conveyances of
any kind which may be reasonably necessary or advisable to carry out any of
the transactions contemplated hereunder.
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION
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10. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated as follows:
(a) By the mutual written consent of Buyer, StratAmerica, and all of the
Sellers;
(b) By Buyer on the one hand, or StratAmerica and all of the Sellers on
the other, in the event of a material breach by the other or any
representation, warranty, covenant, or agreement contained herein which is
not cured or cannot be cured within 15 days after written notice of such
termination has been delivered to the party or parties in breach; provided,
however, that termination pursuant to this section shall not relieve the
breaching party or parties of liability for breach of any of the provisions
of this Agreement except for breaches for which the exclusive remedy of a
party is termination of the Agreement as provided in Section 11.12; or
(c) By Buyer on the one hand, or StratAmerica and all of the Sellers on
the other, in the event that the Closing has not occurred by December 29,
1995, unless the failure to so consummate the Closing by such date is due to
a breach of this Agreement by the party or parties seeking to terminate.
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ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS
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11.1 SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, ETC. The representations and
warranties of the parties to this Agreement shall survive the Closing Date
until the date that is the first anniversary of the Closing Date.
11.2 NOTICES, ETC. All notices, requests, demands, and other
communications permitted or required hereunder shall be in writing and shall
be deemed to have been duly given upon personal delivery or immediately upon
delivery by facsimile to the facsimile number set forth below for each party,
on the day after timely deposit with a reputable overnight courier with
next-day delivery instructions, or on the fifth business day after deposit in
the United States Mail, first-class postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to any of the Sellers Shari's Franchise Corp.
or all of them: ________________________________
________________________________
Facsimile No. (___)_____________
Attention: _____________________
If to StratAmerica and/or: ________________________________
the Seller Group ________________________________
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Facsimile No. (___)_____________
Attention: _____________________
With a copy of Scott Hunter
notices to Sellers and/ Hunter & Brown
or StratAmerica to: One Utah Center
201 South Main, Suite 1300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-2215
Facsimile No. (801) 532-8736
If to Buyer: Shari's Management Corporation
8205 S.W. Creekside Place, Suite D
Beaverton, Oregon 97008
Facsimile No. (503) 646-3185
Attention: President
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With a copy to: Michael E. Arthur and John R. Heninger
Miller, Nash, Wiener, Hager & Carlsen
3500 U. S. Bancorp Tower
111 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204-3699
Facsimile No. (503) 224-0155
or to such other address as may be notified by the parties from time to time
in accordance with this section.
11.3 AMENDMENTS AND WAIVER. This Agreement may be amended or modified
by, and only by, a written instrument executed by each of the parties hereto.
The terms of this Agreement may be waived by, and only by, a written
instrument executed by the party or parties against whom such waiver is
sought to be enforced.
11.4 EXPENSES AND OPERATING ADVANCES. Whether or not the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement are consummated, each party shall pay all
expenses incurred by it or on its behalf in connection with this Agreement or
any transaction contemplated hereby; provided that Buyer may at its option
advance funds for Transaction Costs to StratAmerica or SFC upon request of
either StratAmerica or SFC, and for Operating Advances to SFC upon SFC's
request. Advances for Transaction Costs shall be joint and several
obligations of StratAmerica and SFC to Buyer, to be repaid in accordance with
Section 2.4(a) if the Closing occurs, and otherwise to be due and payable
within 30 Business Days after termination of this Agreement. Operating
Advances shall be obligations of Sellers only, to be repaid in accordance
with Section 2.4(c) if the Closing occurs, and otherwise to be due and
payable within 30 Business Days after termination of this Agreement. In the
event of a working capital shortfall necessitating an Operating Advance, SMC
shall notify StratAmerica and SFC of the shortfall, specifying the nature of
the shortfall and the amount of required working capital, and promptly
thereafter SFC shall notify Buyer whether SFC elects to request an Operating
Advance and the amount, if any, of the requested Operating Advance. Buyer
may at its option advance all or part of any such Operating Advance requested
by SFC. Sellers hereby agree that any Operating Advances advanced to SFC
pursuant to this section shall be secured "Obligations" as defined in and
under the terms of the Security Agreement dated as of December 19, 1985,
among Buyer, as secured party, and Restaurants, Etc. and Sellers, as debtors.
Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Sellers and StratAmerica, and
Sellers and StratAmerica hereby represent and warrant to Buyer, that neither
the party making such representation and warranty nor its Representatives
have taken, nor will they take, any action that would cause the beneficiary
of such representation and warranty to have any obligation or liability to
any person for any finders' fees, brokerage fees, agents' commissions, or
like payments in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. Each
of Sellers and StratAmerica on the one hand, and Buyers on the other, shall
indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any claim that is
asserted by any person for a finders' or brokerage fee, agents' commission,
or like payment with respect to this Agreement arising from any act,
representation, or promise of the indemnifying party or its Representative.
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11.5 HEADINGS. The headings contained in this Agreement are for
convenience of reference only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
11.6 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
11.7 ASSIGNMENT; SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Each party agrees that it will
not assign, sell, transfer, delegate, or otherwise dispose of, whether
voluntarily or involuntarily, or by operation of law, any right or obligation
under this Agreement. Any purported assignment, transfer, or delegation in
violation of this section shall be null and void. Subject to the foregoing
limits on assignment and delegation, this Agreement shall be binding upon and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and
assigns. Except for those enumerated above, this Agreement does not create,
and shall not be construed as creating, any rights or claims enforceable by
any person or entity not a party to this Agreement.
11.8 EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES. All exhibits and schedules referred to
herein and attached hereto are incorporated herein for all purposes.
11.9 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with all exhibits and
schedules hereto, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between
the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any
prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter.
11.10 GOVERNING LAW. The validity, interpretation, and enforcement
of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Oregon
(without reference to the principles of conflict of laws thereof).
11.11 ATTORNEY FEES. In the event any party shall seek enforcement
or interpretation of any covenant, warranty, or other term or provision of
this Agreement, the party that prevails in such proceeding shall be entitled
to recover such reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be determined
by the court (including any appellate court).
11.12 RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. All the rights and remedies provided to
the parties under this Agreement are cumulative, and none is exclusive of any
other right or remedy a party may have hereunder or under applicable law;
provided that Buyer shall not exercise any right of setoff against amounts
due under the Purchase Notes prior to obtaining a judgment against
StratAmerica or any of the Sellers for the amount of such setoff. The
parties agree that prior to the Closing, the parties' exclusive remedies for
breach of any of the provisions of Articles 4 and 5, and Section 6.3 (except
the requirement in Section 6.3 that StratAmerica make the SEC filings and
complete the proxy solicitation at StratAmerica's and Sellers' expense (if
the SEC approves the proxy materials) in order to enable StratAmerica to
obtain the StratAmerica Shareholder Approval) shall be termination of the
Agreement pursuant to Article X.
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11.13 NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Each party hereto intends that this
Agreement shall not benefit or create any right or cause of action in or on
behalf of any person or entity other than the parties hereto and their
respective successors and permitted assigns.
11.14 PUBLICITY. No party to this Agreement shall directly or indirectly
make any press release for general circulation, public announcement or
disclosure, or issue any notice or general communication to employees or
other persons with respect to any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party to this
Agreement. However, nothing herein shall prohibit any party from issuing any
press release or other notice it believes it is required by law to release,
provided that advance notice or opportunity for review and comment shall be
given to the other parties to this Agreement, if time permits.
11.15 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The parties acknowledge that the
transaction described herein is of a confidential nature and shall not be
disclosed except to consultants, advisers and Affiliates, or as required by
law, until such time as the parties make a public announcement regarding the
transaction as provided in Section 11.14. No party hereto shall make any
public disclosure of the specific terms of this Agreement, except as required
by law. In connection with the negotiation of this Agreement and the
preparation for the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby,
each party acknowledges that it has and will have access to confidential
information relating to the other party. Each party shall treat such
information as confidential, preserve the confidentiality thereof and not
duplicate or use such information, except to advisers, consultants and
Affiliates in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. In the
event of the termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever, each
party shall return to the other all documents, work papers and other material
(including all copies thereof) obtained in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby and will use all reasonable efforts, including
instructing its employees and others who have had access to such information,
to keep confidential and not to use any such information, unless such
information is now, or is hereafter disclosed, through no act or omission of
such party, in any manner making it available to the general public.
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The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly
authorized officer, as of the date first written above.
SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP. SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By /s/Dale E. Larsson By /s/Larry Curtis
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Name Name Larry Curtis
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Title Secretary Title President/COO
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9/6/95
SHARI'S OF CHEYENNE, INC. SHARI'S OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.
By /s/Dale E. Larsson By /s/Dale E. Larsson
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Name Name
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Title Secretary Title Secretary
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SHARI'S OF LARAMIE, INC. SHARI'S OF PALM SPRINGS, INC.
By /s/Dale E. Larsson By /s/Dale E. Larsson
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Name Name
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Title Title Secretary
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SHARI'S OF RED BLUFF, INC. SHARI'S OF SACRAMENTO, INC.
By /s/Dale E. Larsson By /s/Dale E. Larsson
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Name Name
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Title Secretary Title Secretary
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STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
By /s/Dale E. Larsson
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Name
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Title Secretary
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EXHIBIT A-1
PROMISSORY NOTE
$800,000 Beaverton, Oregon
_______________, 1995
For value received, Shari's Management Corporation, an Oregon corporation
("Payor"), promises to pay to the order of Shari's Franchise Corp. at
________________________________________________ (or at such other address as
the holder of this note may designate in writing), the principal sum of Eight
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000), together with interest thereon at the
rate of eight percent (8%) per annum (the "Note Rate") from the date hereof
until fully paid, payable on the first day of each month: (a) in monthly
installments of interest only through the month in which the Disposition Date
(as defined below) occurs; and (b) thereafter, in equal, fully-amortizing
monthly installments of principal and accrued interest, with the final
installment due on the tenth anniversary of the date hereof, without regard
to whether the Disposition Date has occurred (the "Maturity Date"). On the
Maturity Date, the entire balance, including accrued but unpaid interest on
this note, shall be immediately due and payable.
The principal amount of this note is subject to reduction in accordance
with the terms of the Purchase Agreement (as defined below).
All or any portion of principal may be prepaid at any time without
penalty. All payments shall be applied first to interest accrued to the date
of payment and then to principal.
Payor hereby waives notice of acceptance, presentment, demand, dishonor,
notice of dishonor, and protest.
In the event that the holder or Payor seeks enforcement or interpretation
of this note, the party that prevails in such proceeding shall be entitled to
recover such reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be determined by
the court (including any appellate court).
As used in this note, capitalized terms not defined above shall have the
following meanings:
"Disposition Date" shall mean the date referred to in Section 4.1 of the
Services and Management Agreement dated as of __________________, 1995,
between Payor and Heidi's Holding Corporation.
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"Purchase Agreement" shall mean the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of
August 14, 1995, among Payor, Shari's Franchise Corp. ("SFC"), certain wholly
owned subsidiaries of SFC, and StratAmerica Corporation.
"PAYOR"
SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By: _____________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________
Title:___________________________________________
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EXHIBIT A-2
PROMISSORY NOTE
$200,000 Beaverton, Oregon
_______________, 1995
For value received, Shari's Management Corporation, an Oregon
corporation ("Payor"), promises to pay to the order of Shari's Franchise Corp.
at ________________________________________________ (or at such other address as
the holder of this note may designate in writing), the principal sum of Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000), together with interest thereon at the rate
of eight percent (8%) per annum (the "Note Rate") from the date hereof until
fully paid, payable on the first day of each month: (a) in monthly installments
of interest only through the month in which the Disposition Date (as defined
below) occurs; and (b) thereafter, in equal, fully-amortizing monthly
installments of principal and accrued interest, with the final installment due
on the tenth anniversary of the date hereof, without regard to whether the
Disposition Date has occurred (the "Maturity Date"). On the Maturity Date, the
entire balance, including accrued but unpaid interest on this note, shall be
immediately due and payable.
The principal amount of this note is subject to reduction in
accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement (as defined below).
All or any portion of principal may be prepaid at any time without
penalty. All payments shall be applied first to interest accrued to the date of
payment and then to principal.
Payor hereby waives notice of acceptance, presentment, demand,
dishonor, notice of dishonor, and protest.
In the event that the holder or Payor seeks enforcement or
interpretation of this note, the party that prevails in such proceeding shall be
entitled to recover such reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be
determined by the court (including any appellate court).
As used in this note, capitalized terms not defined above shall have
the following meanings:
"Disposition Date" shall mean the date referred to in Section 4.1 of
the Services and Management Agreement dated as of __________________, 1995,
between Payor and Heidi's Holding Corporation.
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"Purchase Agreement" shall mean the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as
of August 14, 1995, among Payor, Shari's Franchise Corp. ("SFC"), certain
wholly-owned subsidiaries of SFC, and StratAmerica Corporation.
"PAYOR"
SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By: ______________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________
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EXHIBIT B
ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE PRICE
Current assets:
Cash on hand and in bank $5,188
Accounts receivable 7,607
Refund receivable - work. comp.
plan year adjustment 0
Inventories 104,666
Prepaid expenses 50,532
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Total current assets 167,993
Fixtures and equipment, net 500,000
Other assets:
Deposits & refunds 47,226
Goodwill 3,270,866
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Total other assets 3,318,092
TOTAL ASSETS RECEIVED $3,986,085
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Current liabilities:
Cash payable at closing $300,000
Accounts payable 345,182
Accrued payroll & obligations 197,575
Accrued operational liabilities 205,160
Accounts payable - SMC 7,083
Workers comp plan year liabilities 0
Accrued legal settlements 77,500
Current portion, long-term debt 322,000
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Total current liabilities 1,454,500
Long-term debt:
Note payable - SFC 1,000,000
Equipment debt 327,585
Accrued loss-closed store oblig. 1,526,000
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Total long-term liabilities 2,853,585
Less: current portion (322,000)
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Net long-term liabilities 2,531,585
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TOTAL CONSIDERATION 3,986,085
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EXHIBIT C
BILL OF SALE
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Made the _____ of ____________, 1995, from Shari's Franchise Corp.,
Shari's of Cheyenne, Inc., Shari's of Colorado Springs, Inc., Shari's of
Laramie, Inc., Shari's of Palm Springs, Inc., Shari's of Red Bluff, Inc., and
Shari's of Sacramento, Inc. (collectively, "Sellers"), to Shari's Management
Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("Buyer"):
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, by an Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of August 14, 1995
(the "Agreement"), among Sellers, Buyer, and StratAmerica Corporation, Sellers
have agreed to sell, convey, transfer, assign, and deliver to Buyer the assets
defined in the Agreement as the "Purchased Assets" which Sellers use in
connection with their "Shari's" family dining restaurant business in the states
of California, Colorado, Nebraska, Texas, and Wyoming;
NOW, THEREFORE, know all men by these presents that in fulfillment of
their obligation under the Agreement and for and in consideration of the
premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Sellers have
sold, conveyed, transferred, assigned, and delivered and by these presents do
hereby sell, convey, transfer, assign, and deliver to Buyer, its successors and
assigns, forever, all estate, right, title, interest, claim or demand of Sellers
in, to and under all of the Purchased Assets owned, leased, possessed or held by
Sellers on the date hereof, to be and become the absolute property of Buyer, and
to have and to hold the same unto Buyer, its successors and assigns, forever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Sellers have executed and delivered this Bill of
Sale on the date first written above.
SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP. SHARI'S OF CHEYENNE, INC.
By____________________________ By____________________________
Name__________________________ Name__________________________
Title_________________________ Title_________________________
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SHARI'S OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC. SHARI'S OF LARAMIE, INC.
By____________________________ By____________________________
Name__________________________ Name__________________________
Title_________________________ Title_________________________
SHARI'S OF PALM SPRINGS, INC. SHARI'S OF RED BLUFF, INC.
By____________________________ By____________________________
Name__________________________ Name__________________________
Title_________________________ Title_________________________
SHARI'S OF SACRAMENTO, INC.
By____________________________
Name__________________________
Title_________________________
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EXHIBIT D
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
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This ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is dated as of
___________________, 1995, by and among Shari's Franchise Corp., Shari's of
Cheyenne, Inc., Shari's of Colorado Springs, Inc., Shari's of Laramie, Inc.,
Shari's of Palm Springs, Inc., Shari's of Red Bluff, Inc., and Shari's of
Sacramento, Inc. (collectively, "Sellers"), Shari's Management Corporation
("Buyer"), and StratAmerica Corporation ("StratAmerica").
R E C I T A L S
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A. Buyer, Sellers, and StratAmerica Corporation are parties to an
Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of _______________, 1995 (the "Purchase
Agreement"), which provides for the transfer from Sellers to Buyer of certain of
the assets used in conducting a family dining restaurant business using the name
"Shari's" in the states of California, Colorado, Nebraska, Texas, and Wyoming,
all on the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
B. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Sellers have agreed to convey
and assign certain assets to Buyer, and Buyer has agreed to assume certain
liabilities of Sellers related thereto.
A G R E E M E N T:
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In consideration of the above premises and the covenants and
agreements contained herein and in the Purchase Agreement, Buyer and Sellers
agree, in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, as follows:
1. ASSIGNMENT. Sellers do hereby sell, convey, transfer, and assign
to Buyer all of Sellers' right, title, and interest in and to the Permits (to
the extent transferable), the Contracts and Contract Rights, the Leases and
Leasehold Interests, the Workers' Compensation Plan Year Adjustment Refunds and
any renewals, extensions, amendments or modifications thereof (collectively, the
"Assigned Rights").
2. ASSUMPTION. Buyer hereby agrees that it shall assume and pay,
discharge and perform, all of the Assumed Obligations.
3. INDEMNIFICATION AND INDEMNIFICATION PROCEDURES.
(a) Buyer shall indemnify each Seller and StratAmerica
(collectively, "Indemnitees") and hold the Indemnitees and their respective
officers, directors, agents, advisors and representatives harmless from and
against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, expenses,
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and costs (collectively, "Losses") which the Indemnitees or their respective
officers, directors, agents, advisors or representatives may suffer, incur or
sustain, to the extent arising out of Assumed Obligations assumed by Buyer at
the Closing.
(b) To exercise their indemnification rights under this section
as the result of the assertion against them of any claim or potential liability
for which indemnification is provided, the Indemnitees shall promptly notify
Buyer of the assertion of such claim, discovery of any such potential liability
or the commencement of any action or proceeding in respect of which indemnity
may be sought hereunder. The Indemnitees shall advise Buyer of all facts
relating to such assertion within the knowledge of the Indemnitees, and shall
afford Buyer the opportunity, at Buyer's sole cost and expense, to defend
against such claims for liability. In any such action or proceeding, the
Indemnitees shall have the right to retain their own counsel, but the fees and
expenses of such counsel shall be at their own expense unless (i) the
Indemnitees and the Buyer mutually agree to the retention of such counsel, or
(ii) the named parties to any such suit, action, or proceeding (including any
impleaded parties) include both the Indemnitees and Buyer, and in the reasonable
judgment of the Indemnitees, representation of Buyer and the Indemnitees by the
same counsel would be inadvisable due to actual or potential differing or
conflicts of interest between them.
(c) The Indemnitees shall have the right to settle or compromise
any claim or liability subject to indemnification under this section, and to be
indemnified from and against all Losses resulting therefrom, unless Buyer,
within 90 calendar days after receiving written notice of the claim or liability
in accordance with subsection (c) above, notifies the Indemnitees that it
intends to defend against such claim or liability and undertakes such defense,
or, if required in a shorter time than 90 calendar days, Buyer makes the
requisite response to such claim or liability asserted.
(d) Buyer shall not be liable under this section for any
settlement effected without its consent of any claim or liability or proceeding
for which indemnity may be sought hereunder.
(e) The Indemnitees shall at all times use their reasonable best
efforts to minimize the Losses for which Buyer may be liable pursuant to this
Agreement. With respect to any matter for which Buyer may be liable pursuant to
the provisions of this Agreement, the Indemnitees shall diligently pursue
(including, without limitation, the commencement and pursuit of litigation) any
and all rights and remedies under agreements and contracts, including, without
limitation, insurance policies, with third parties pursuant to which the
Indemnitees have rights of recourse or are indemnified or the beneficiary of a
guaranty.
4. FURTHER ASSURANCES. Sellers agree that they will execute and
deliver all such other instruments as Buyer may reasonably request to vest in
Buyer good title in and to the Assigned Rights and the Purchased Assets in
accordance with the provisions of the Purchase Agreement.
5. DEFINED TERMS. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement that are
not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as in the Purchase
Agreement.
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6. CONTROLLING AGREEMENT. In the event of any conflict between this
Agreement and the Purchase Agreement, the terms and provisions of the Purchase
Agreement shall control.
7. ATTORNEY FEES. In the event either party shall seek enforcement
or interpretation of any covenant or other term or provision of this Agreement,
the party that prevails in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover such
reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be determined by the court
(including any appellate court).
8. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Sellers have executed this Assignment
and Assumption Agreement as of the date first above written.
SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP. SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By________________________ By________________________________________________
Name______________________ Name______________________________________________
Title_____________________ Title_____________________________________________
SHARI'S OF CHEYENNE, INC. SHARI'S OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.
By________________________ By________________________________________________
Name______________________ Name______________________________________________
Title_____________________ Title_____________________________________________
SHARI'S OF LARAMIE, INC. SHARI'S OF PALM SPRINGS, INC.
By________________________ By________________________________________________
Name______________________ Name______________________________________________
Title_____________________ Title_____________________________________________
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SHARI'S RED BLUFF, INC. SHARI'S OF SACRAMENTO
By________________________ By________________________________________________
Name______________________ Name______________________________________________
Title_____________________ Title_____________________________________________
STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
By________________________
Name______________________
Title_____________________
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EXHIBIT E
WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO:
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Mr. Richard W. Olsen
Shari's Management Corporation
8205 S.W. Creekside Place, Suite D
Beaverton, Oregon 97005-7112
SUBLEASE TERMINATION AGREEMENT
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This Agreement ("Agreement"), dated as of ____________, 199___, is
between Shari's Management Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("Sublessor"), and
_________________________________________________________, a _____________
corporation ("Sublessee").
R E C I T A L S
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A. Pursuant to a sublease ("Sublease") dated _____________, 199___,
between Sublessor, as sublessor, and Sublessee, as sublessee, Sublessor leased
to Sublessee the real property and improvements described on ATTACHMENT 1 (the
"Leased Premises").
B. Pursuant to the terms of an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of
August 14, 1995, among Sublessor, Sublessee, and others, Sublessor and Sublessee
have agreed to terminate the Sublease so that effective as of the date hereof,
Sublessor will hold the entire leasehold interest in the Leased Premises.
AGREEMENT
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1. Effective as of the date of this Agreement, the Sublease is
terminated and is of no further force or effect. Sublessee hereby relinquishes
its entire right, title, and interest in and to the Leased Premises.
2. In the event either party shall seek enforcement or
interpretation of any covenant or other term or provision of this Agreement, the
party that prevails in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover such
reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be determined by the court
(including any appellate court).
3. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
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The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly
authorized officer as of the date first written above.
"SUBLESSOR" "SUBLESSEE"
SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION ______________________________
By:____________________________ By:____________________________
Name:__________________________ Name:__________________________
Title:_________________________ Title:_________________________
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STATE OF OREGON )
) SS
COUNTY OF______________________)
This instrument was acknowledged before me on___________, 1995, by
_________________________________, as ___________________________ of Shari's
Management Corporation.
___________________________
Notary Public for Oregon
My commission expires:
STATE OF OREGON )
) SS
COUNTY OF______________________)
This instrument was acknowledged before me on___________, 1995, by
_________________________________, as ______________________________________
of ________________________________________________________.
___________________________
Notary Public for Oregon
My commission expires:
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EXHIBIT F
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF SUBLEASE
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF SUBLEASE ("Agreement") is made and
entered into as of this ____ day of ______________, 1995, by and between
Shari's Franchise Corp., a Utah corporation ("Assignor"), and Shari's
Management Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("Assignee").
R E C I T A L S:
A. Assignor is the landlord under a sublease ("Sublease") dated October
12, 1992, by and between Assignor and Panda Cafe Corporation, as tenant
("Tenant"), of premises located at _______________
_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________, Irving,
Texas, which sublease is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A; and
B. Assignor desires to assign all of its interest in the Sublease to
Assignee, and Assignee desires to accept the assignment thereof and to assume
Assignor's obligations and duties thereunder;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and conditions contained
herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Effective on the date hereof (the "Effective Date"), Assignor hereby
assigns to Assignee all of its right, title and interest in and to the
Sublease and delegates to Assignee all of its duties and obligations under
the Sublease. Assignee hereby accepts all of Assignor's right, title and
interest in and to the Sublease and assumes all of the duties and obligations
of Assignee under the Sublease.
2. Assignor represents and warrants to Assignee that as of the date
hereof, to Assignor's knowledge, there are no assignments of or agreements to
assign the Sublease to any other party.
3. In the event either party shall seek enforcement or interpretation of
any covenant or other term or provision of this Agreement, the party that
prevails in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover such reasonable
costs and attorney fees which shall be determined by the court (including any
appellate court).
4. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignor and Assignee have executed this Agreement as
of the day and year first written above.
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"ASSIGNOR" "ASSIGNEE"
SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP. SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By: ______________________ By: ____________________
Name: ____________________ Name: __________________
Title: ___________________ Title: _________________
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EXHIBIT G
LICENSE TERMINATION AGREEMENT
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This Agreement ("Agreement"), dated as of ____________, 199___, is
between Shari's Management Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("Licensor"), and
Shari's Franchise Corp., a Utah corporation ("Licensee").
R E C I T A L S
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A. Pursuant to a License Agreement ("License Agreement") dated
December 19, 1985, between Licensor, as licensor, and Restaurants, Etc. (the
predecessor of Licensee), as licensee, Licensor licensed to Licensee the right
to use the "Shari's" service mark and certain other intellectual property
described in the License Agreement (collectively, the "Shari's Intellectual
Property").
B. Pursuant to the terms of an Asset Purchase Agreement ("Purchase
Agreement"), dated as of August 14, 1995, among Licensor, Licensee, and others,
Licensor and Licensee have agreed to terminate the License Agreement so that
effective as of the date hereof, Licensee and its subsidiaries will cease using
and have no further rights to the Shari's Intellectual Property.
AGREEMENT
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1. Effective as of the date of this Agreement: (a) the License
Agreement and all licenses and other rights granted therein are terminated and
of no further force or effect; (b) Licensee and its subsidiaries shall cease all
use of the Shari's Intellectual Property, and shall not identify themselves as
"Shari's" restaurants or former "Shari's" restaurant operators (except as
required to comply with applicable law); and (c) Licensee is hereby discharged
from all obligations under the License Agreement, including all obligations to
pay royalties which accrued under the License Agreement during the Suspension
Period (as defined in and provided for in Section 6.8 of the Purchase
Agreement). Licensee acknowledges and agrees that Licensee and its subsidiaries
shall hereafter have no rights whatsoever to the Shari's Intellectual Property.
2. In the event either party shall seek enforcement or
interpretation of any covenant or other term or provision of this Agreement, the
party that prevails in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover such
reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be determined by the court
(including any appellate court).
3. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
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The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly
authorized officer as of the date first written above.
"LICENSOR" "LICENSEE"
SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP.
By:___________________________ By:_____________________________
Name:_________________________ Name:___________________________
Title:________________________ Title:__________________________
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STATE OF OREGON )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___________________ )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ______________, 1995, by
_________________________________, as __________________________ of Shari's
Management Corporation.
_____________________________
Notary Public for Oregon
My commission expires:
STATE OF OREGON )
) SS
COUNTY OF ____________________ )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ______________, 1995, by
______________________________________________, as ____________________________
of ________________________________________________________________.
_____________________________
Notary Public for Oregon
My commission expires:
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EXHIBIT H
SERVICES TERMINATION AGREEMENT
This Agreement ("Agreement"), dated as of ____________, 199___, is
between Shari's Management Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("SMC"), and
Shari's Franchise Corp., a Utah corporation ("SFC").
R E C I T A L S
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A. Pursuant to a Services Agreement ("Services Agreement") dated
January 1, 1990, between SMC and Restaurants, Etc. (the predecessor of SFC), SMC
has provided certain accounting and management services to SFC.
B. Pursuant to the terms of an Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of
__________, 199___, among SMC, SFC, and others, SMC and SFC have agreed to
terminate the Services Agreement.
AGREEMENT
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1. Effective as of the date of this Agreement, the Services
Agreement is terminated and of no further force or effect, and neither SMC
nor SFC shall have any rights or obligations thereunder.
2. In the event either party shall seek enforcement or
interpretation of any covenant or other term or provision of this Agreement,
the party that prevails in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover such
reasonable costs and attorney fees which shall be determined by the court
(including any appellate court).
3. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
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The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a
duly authorized officer as of the date first written above.
SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORP.
By:___________________________ By:________________________
Name:_________________________ Name:______________________
Title:________________________ Title:_____________________
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EXHIBIT I
SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is dated this
____ day of ________________, 19___, by and between SHARI'S MANAGEMENT
CORPORATION, an Oregon corporation ("SMC"), and HEIDI'S HOLDING CORPORATION, a
Utah corporation.
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS SMC, Shari's Franchise Corp. (now known as Heidi's Holding
Corporation), StratAmerica Corporation, a Utah corporation, and others entered
into an Asset Purchase Agreement ("Asset Purchase Agreement") dated as of
August 14, 1995, pursuant to which Heidi's Holding Corporation has sold certain
of its restaurants ("Purchased Restaurants") to SMC effective the date hereof;
and
WHEREAS Heidi's Holding Corporation continues to own the following
restaurants in the state of California using the name "Heidi's": "Heidi's of El
Cajon," "Heidi's of La Mesa," "Heidi's of Lemon Grove," and Heidi's of San
Mateo" (collectively, the "Restaurants"); and
WHEREAS the Asset Purchase Agreement requires SMC and Heidi's Holding
Corporation to enter into this Agreement pursuant to which SMC will provide
certain accounting and management services to Heidi's Holding Corporation in
connection with the operation of the Restaurants;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. ACCOUNTING SERVICES
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1.1 Heidi's Holding Corporation hereby engages SMC, pursuant to the
terms and conditions contained herein, to perform the Accounting Services, as
hereinafter defined. The term "Accounting Services" as used in this Agreement,
shall mean the accounting procedures prescribed in the Accounting Manual (as
hereinafter defined) to be performed by SMC for Heidi's Holding Corporation for
the Restaurants.
1.2 The "Accounting Manual" shall be a manual containing provisions
similar to the manual maintained by SMC in connection with the provision of
services to Heidi's Holding Corporation prior to the date hereof pursuant to a
services agreement ("Services Agreement") between SMC and Shari's Franchise
Corp. dated January 1, 1990, which Services Agreement was terminated effective
the date hereof. The Accounting Manual may be changed
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after the date of this Agreement in the manner set out herein. The Accounting
Manual, and the Accounting Manual as it may be amended, is hereby incorporated
by this reference.
Section 2. MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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Heidi's Holding Corporation hereby engages SMC, pursuant to the terms
and conditions contained herein, to perform the Management Services, as
hereinafter defined. The term "Management Services" as used in this Agreement,
shall mean all operational and administrative functions reasonably necessary to
operate the Restaurants in a manner consistent with operations prior to the date
hereof, subject to the supervision and control of the board of directors of
Heidi's Holding Corporation. As part of the Management Services, SMC shall use
its best, reasonable efforts to arrange for the sale, long-term lease, or
similar disposition to a third party of the Restaurants; provided that SMC shall
not be required to provide any financial assistance or incur out-of-pocket
expenses in connection with the disposition of the Restaurants except as
expressly provided below. During the term of this Agreement and subject to the
limitations in provisions (a) and (b) below, SMC shall provide funds to the
Restaurants, and provide funds and enter into binding commitments to provide
funds to third parties on behalf of the Restaurants (such expenditures and
binding expenditure commitments, including amounts payable by SMC at a future
date, being referred to as "Management Expenditures") for the purpose of funding
operating losses, capital expenditures, and other cash flow requirements of the
Restaurants, and providing rent subsidies, cash payments, or similar incentives
to a purchaser, long-term lessee, or similar transferee of the Restaurants;
provided that: (a) Management Expenditures for such rent subsidies or similar
Restaurant transfer incentives shall require the prior approval of an officer of
Heidi's Holding Corporation; and (b) the aggregate amount of all Management
Expenditures (including, without limitation, amounts payable at a future date by
SMC pursuant to binding commitments) during the term of this Agreement shall not
exceed the aggregate original principal amount of the Purchase Notes (as defined
below). As provided in Section 2.4(b) of the Asset Purchase Agreement, the
principal amount of the Purchase Notes shall be decreased by the aggregate
amount of all Management Expenditures. As used in this Agreement, "Purchase
Notes" shall mean the promissory notes payable by SMC to Shari's Franchise Corp.
pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Asset Purchase Agreement.
Section 3. COMPENSATION
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3.1 For performance of the Accounting Services and the Management
Services, Heidi's Holding Corporation shall pay SMC $1,150 per four-week
accounting period per Restaurant, payable no later than the tenth day after the
end of each four-week accounting period.
3.2 Within ten days after the first of each month, Heidi's Holding
Corporation shall reimburse SMC for all travel costs incurred by SMC and its
personnel in connection with rendering the Accounting Services and the
Management Services and for any other non-ordinary costs (except Management
Expenditures) incurred by SMC in connection with rendering the Accounting
Services and the Management Services. Such non-ordinary costs would include but
not be limited to engagement of outside accountants and other outside
professionals and
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consultants in connection with the Accounting Services and the Management
Services. SMC shall notify Heidi's Holding Corporation of the incurrence of
any such non-ordinary costs, and shall obtain the prior approval of an
officer of Heidi's Holding Corporation for the incurrence of any such
non-ordinary cost in an amount which exceeds $5,000.
Section 4. TERM
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4.1 This Agreement shall become effective as of the Settlement Time
(as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement) and continue until the earlier to
occur of (the "Disposition Date"): (a) the date that all of the Restaurants
have been closed or sold, leased, or otherwise transferred on a long-term basis
to a third party; (b) the date on which all real property leases for the
Restaurants have expired or been terminated; and (c) the fifth anniversary of
the date of this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes and replaces the Services
Agreement which has been terminated effective the date hereof pursuant to the
Asset Purchase Agreement.
4.2 Upon termination of this Agreement, Heidi's Holding Corporation
shall within 30 business days of the date of termination pay to SMC all fees
accrued but unpaid pursuant to this Agreement. Should Accounting Services be in
process but not completed by SMC at the date of termination of this Agreement,
SMC shall have a reasonable period to complete such Accounting Services, and to
the extent such completion extends beyond the date of termination of this
Agreement, Heidi's Holding Corporation shall compensate SMC for such Accounting
Services as if the services were performed pursuant to this Agreement prior to
termination.
4.3 Following termination of this Agreement and following performance
of all Accounting Services required to be performed after the termination of
this Agreement, SMC shall deliver to Heidi's Holding Corporation within a
reasonable time, upon written request from and at Heidi's Holding Corporation's
cost, copies of accounting records generated by SMC in the performance of the
Accounting Services, including general ledgers, invoices, and similar detailed
accounting records. However, it is agreed that such records shall be limited to
the financial statements, summaries, general ledgers, invoices, and other types
of written accounting records normally generated and retained by SMC in
connection with the performance of the Accounting Services and that substantial
amounts of data used in performing the Accounting Services may not have been
retained by SMC in original form or format.
Section 5. MISCELLANEOUS
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5.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to create
a partnership or joint venture between the parties. All services to be provided
by SMC hereunder which involve third parties shall be carried out in the name of
Heidi's Holding Corporation. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this
Agreement, SMC shall not be liable to Heidi's Holding Corporation or any of its
affiliates for any losses or claims sustained by or made against Heidi's Holding
Corporation which arise out of the services contemplated hereunder unless it is
shown that the loss or claim was the direct result of the gross negligence or
willful conduct of SMC, or any officer or employee of SMC.
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5.2 Heidi's Holding Corporation shall provide all information
requested by SMC in connection with the performance of the Accounting Services
and Management Services at such times, in such forms, and in such formats as
required by SMC.
5.3 Each party agrees that it will not assign, sell, transfer,
delegate, or otherwise dispose of, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, or by
operation of law, any right or obligation under this Agreement. Any purported
assignment, transfer, or delegation in violation of this section shall be null
and void. Subject to the foregoing limits on assignment and delegation, this
Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties
and their respective successors and assigns.
5.4 The headings used in this Agreement are inserted for reference
purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit or affect in any way the meaning
or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.
5.5 This Agreement and the Asset Purchase Agreement constitute the
entire understanding and agreement between the parties and supersede all prior
agreements, representations, or understandings between the parties relating to
the subject matter hereof.
5.6 Any waiver by either party hereto of any breach of any kind or
character whatsoever by the other party, whether such waiver be direct or
implied, shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of or consent to any
subsequent breach of this Agreement on the part of the other party.
5.7 This Agreement may not be modified except by an instrument in
writing signed by the parties hereto.
5.8 This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed, and enforced
according to the laws of the state of Oregon.
5.9 In the event any action or proceeding is brought by either party
against the other under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled
to recover attorney fees in such amount as the court (including any appellate
court) may adjudge reasonable.
5.10 All notices, demands, and requests required or permitted to be
given hereunder shall be given in accordance with the terms of the Asset
Purchase Agreement.
5.11 This Agreement may be signed in counterparts which, taken
together, shall constitute one agreement.
5.12 The Accounting Manual may be amended by SMC from time to time by
mailing to Heidi's Holding Corporation additions, amendments, or restatements of
the manual.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
be executed by their officers thereunto duly authorized as of the day and year
first above written.
SHARI'S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION,
an Oregon corporation
By: ______________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________
HEIDI'S HOLDING CORPORATION,
a Utah corporation
By: ______________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________
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EXHIBIT J
LEGAL OPINION OF BUYER'S COUNSEL
(a) Buyer is a validly existing corporation under the laws of the
State of Oregon;
(b) Buyer has the necessary corporate power and authority to enter
into this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby;
(c) All corporate action by Buyer required in order to authorize the
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby has been duly and validly taken, and no
approval of the shareholders of Buyer is required in connection therewith or, if
required, such approval has been duly and validly obtained;
(d) This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer and
is the valid and binding obligation of Buyer, except as limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to
creditors' rights generally or by equitable principles (whether considered in an
action at law or in equity) and principles of fairness or other customary
limitations reasonably satisfactory to Seller's counsel;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer nor
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will violate the
articles of incorporation or bylaws of Buyer.
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EXHIBIT K
DEBT RELEASE AGREEMENT
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into among J. Roger Battistone ("JRB") and
Battistone Financial Group, a California corporation ("BFG") on the one hand
(JRB and BFG to be sometimes referred to herein as the "Battistone
Affiliates"); and StratAmerica Corporation, a Utah corporation
("StratAmerica") and Shari's Franchise Corporation, a Utah corporation
("SFC") on the other hand (StratAmerica and SFC to be sometimes referred to
herein as the "StratAmerica Affiliates") effective as of the 18th day of
August, 1995.
WHEREAS, StratAmerica Affiliates and related entities have entered
into that certain Asset Purchase Agreement with Shari's Management
Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("SMC") (the "SFC-SMC Agreement"),
which provides for the sale and purchase of certain assets of SFC; and
WHEREAS, as partial consideration pursuant to the SFC-SMC
Agreement, SFC will receive a Note from SMC in the original principal
amount of $800,000 which Note shall bear interest and shall be subject
to certain adjustments as provided in the SFC-SMC Agreement (the
"$800,000 SMC Note"); and
WHEREAS, SFC is indebted to JRB and certain affiliates of JRB (the
"SFC Indebtedness"); and
WHEREAS, StratAmerica is indebted to BFG and other affiliates of
BFG and JRB (the "StratAmerica Indebtedness"); and
WHEREAS, JRB is willing to release SFC from the SFC Indebtedness
and to cause BFG to release StratAmerica from the StratAmerica
Indebtedness in consideration for endorsement and delivery to JRB of the
$800,000 SMC Note; and
WHEREAS, SFC is willing to endorse and deliver the $800,000 SMC
Note to JRB in consideration for the releases set forth above.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth
herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. SFC agrees to and shall, upon receipt at closing of the SFC-SMC
Agreement, deliver and endorse to JRB, without recourse, representation or
warranty, the $800,000 SMC Note.
2. In consideration of the endorsement and delivery of the
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$800,000 SMC Note to JRB, JRB does hereby, effective upon receipt of the
$800,000 SMC Note, release SFC and StratAmerica from all liabilities and
obligations either of them may owe him or any affiliate of his and, further,
JRB shall, upon receipt of the $800,000 SMC Note, execute a complete release
of SFC from the SFC Indebtedness which shall include all liabilities, known
or unknown, owing by SFC to JRB or any affiliates of JRB, which release shall
be in the form of Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
3. In consideration of the endorsement and delivery of the $800,000 SMC
Note to JRB, BFG does hereby, effective upon receipt by JRB of the $800,000
SMC Note, release SFC and StratAmerica from all liabilities and obligations
either of them may owe it or any affiliate of it and, further, BFG shall,
upon receipt by JRB of the $800,000 SMC Note, execute a complete release of
StratAmerica from the StratAmerica Indebtedness which shall include all
liabilities known or unknown owing by StratAmerica to BFG or any affiliate of
BFG which release shall be in the form of Exhibit "B" attached hereto.
4. JRB agrees that any payments upon obligations owed to him by SFC
shall, after execution of the SFC-SMC Agreement, be suspended until closing
of the SFC-SMC Agreement and delivery of the $800,000 SMC Note to JRB; and
BFG agrees that any payments upon obligations owed to it by StratAmerica
shall, after execution of the SFC-SMC Agreement, be suspended until closing
of the SFC-SMC Agreement and delivery of the $800,000 SMC Note to JRB.
5. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
(a) BINDING AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives,
successors and assigns, as applicable, of the respective parties hereto,
and any entities resulting from the reorganization, consolidation or
merger of any party hereto. JRB and BFG do hereby represent and warrant
that no party other than either of them owns any interest in the SFC
Indebtedness or the StratAmerica Indebtedness, the SFC Indebtedness and
the StratAmerica Indebtedness constitute all indebtedness owed by
StratAmerica, SFC or any of their affiliates to JRB, BFG or any of their
affiliates; and each of JRB and BFG does indemnify and hold harmless
StratAmerica and SFC from any claim or liability based upon the SFC
Indebtedness, StratAmerica Indebtedness or any other indebtedness owed
by either StratAmerica or SFC following closing of the SFC-SMC Agreement.
(b) HEADINGS. The headings used in this Agreement are inserted
for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit or affect
in any way the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or
provisions of this Agreement.
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(c) COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be signed upon any number of
counterparts with the same effect as if the signature to any
counterpart were upon the same instrument.
(d) ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with the exhibits
and schedules hereto (which are incorporated herein by this reference),
constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between and among the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall supersede any
prior agreements and understandings among the parties with respect to such
subject matter.
(e) SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement are severable,
and should any provision hereof be found to be void, voidable or
unenforceable, such void, voidable or unenforceable provision shall not
affect any other portion or provision of this Agreement.
(f) WAIVER. Any waiver by any party hereto of any breach of any
kind or character whatsoever by any other party, whether such waiver be
direct or implied, shall not be construed as a continuing waiver or
consent to any subsequent breach of this Agreement on the part of the
other party.
(g) MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be modified except by an
instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.
(h) GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed
and enforced according to the laws of the State of Utah.
(i) ATTORNEY'S FEES. In the event any action or proceeding is
brought by either party against the other under this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney's fees and costs
in such amount as the court may adjudge reasonable.
(j) NOTICE. All notices or other communications required or
permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be considered as properly given when personally served or
deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or
certified with return receipt requested, or by prepaid telegram,
telecopy or deposited with a recognized courier for overnight delivery.
Notice given in any such manner shall be effective when received or
three (3) days after mailing or sending. The addresses of the parties
shall be as set forth below:
If to the StratAmerica
Affiliates: StratAmerica Corporation
42-530 Caroline Court
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Palm Desert, California 92211
With a copy to: J. Scott Hunter
Hunter & Brown
201 South Main, Suite 1300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
If to the Battistone
Affiliates: J. Roger Battistone
3911 Via Laguna
Santa Barbara, California 93110
Each party shall have the right to change its address for purposes of this
section to any other location within the continental United States by giving
thirty (30) days' notice to the other parties in the manner set forth in this
section.
STRATAMERICA AFFILIATES:
STRATAMERICA CORPORATION, a
Utah corporation
By: /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Its: Secretary
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SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORPORATION,
a Utah corporation
By: /s/ Dale E. Larsson
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Its: Secretary
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BATTISTONE AFFILIATES:
/s/ J. Roger Battistone
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J. Roger Battistone
BATTISTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, a
California corporation
By: /s/ J. Roger Battistone
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Its: President
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RELEASE
In consideration of the endorsement and delivery to him of that certain
promissory note payable by Shari's Management Corporation to Shari's
Franchise Corporation in the original principal amount of $800,000, J. Roger
Battistone ("Battistone") for himself and all affiliated entities owned or
controlled by him, together with all of his representatives, successors,
agents, attorneys, heirs and assigns, hereby fully and irrevocably releases,
acquits and forever discharges Shari's Franchise Corporation, a Utah
corporation, and any and all of its subsidiaries, parents, affiliated
entities, officers, shareholders, directors, agents, employees, accountants,
attorneys, and successors and assigns of any and all of the foregoing, past
and present, and each of them, from any and all past, present and future
claims, demands, debts, contracts, damages, actions or causes of action,
suits or causes of suit of any kind and nature whatsoever, whether known or
unknown, suspected or unsuspected an in whatever legal action or form, which
Battistone or any affiliated entity owned or controlled by him now has or
which may hereafter accrue against any of the foregoing. This is a general
and unrestricted and unlimited release.
Battistone acknowledges that he has read and has been advised by legal
counsel of the provisions of California Civil Code, Section 1542, which
provides:
"A general Release does not extend to claims which the
creditor does not know or does not suspect to exist in
his favor at the time of executing the Release, which
if known by him must have materially affected his
settlement with the debtor."
Battistone hereby waives any benefit under California Civil Code Section
1542 or the same or any similar law of any state or territory of the United
States, it being understood that this Release is to extend to any and all
claims, whether known or unknown. Battistone expressly assumes the risk that
he will or may discover additional facts, incur additional damages, costs,
expenses, attorneys fees, or in some other manner might be further affected
by the acts or omissions which are the subject of this Release.
AGREED this 18 day of August, 1995.
BATTISTONE:
/s/ J. Roger Battistone
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J. Roger Battistone
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RELEASE
In consideration of the endorsement and delivery to J. Roger Battistone,
president, director and sole shareholder of Battistone Financial Group, of
that certain promissory note payable by Shari's Management Corporation to
Shari's Franchise Corporation in the original principal amount of $800,000,
Battistone Financial Group ("BFG") for itself and all affiliated entities,
together with all of its representatives, successors, agents, attorneys,
heirs and assigns, hereby fully and irrevocably releases, acquits and
forever discharges StratAmerica Corporation, and any and all of its
subsidiaries, parents, affiliated entities, officers, shareholders,
directors, agents, employees, accountants, attorneys, and successors and
assigns of any and all of the foregoing, past and present, and each of them,
from any and all past, present and future claims, demands, debts, contracts,
damages, actions or causes of action, suits or causes of suit of any kind and
nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected and in
whatever legal action or form, which BFG or any affiliated entity now has or
which may hereafter accrue against any of the foregoing. This is a general
and unrestricted and unlimited release.
BFG acknowledges that it has read and has been advised by legal
counsel of the provisions of California Civil Code, Section 1542, which
provides:
"A general Release does not extend to claims which the
creditor does not know or does not suspect to exist in
his favor at the time of executing the Release, which
if known by him must have materially affected his
settlement with the debtor."
BFG hereby waives any benefit under California Civil Code Section
1542 or the same or any similar law of any state or territory of the United
States, it being understood that this Release is to extend to any and all
claims, whether known or unknown. BFG expressly assumes the risk that
it will or may discover additional facts, incur additional damages, costs,
expenses, attorneys fees, or in some other manner might be further affected
by the acts or omissions which are the subject of this Release.
AGREED this 18 day of August, 1995.
BATTISTONE FINANCIAL GROUP
By: /s/ J. Roger Battistone
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Its: President
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EXHIBIT L
LEGAL OPINION OF SELLER'S COUNSEL
(a) Sellers and StratAmerica are each validly existing corporations
under the laws of their respective states of incorporation;
(b) Sellers and StratAmerica each have the necessary corporate power and
authority to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby;
(c) All corporate action by Sellers and StratAmerica required in order
to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby has been duly and
validly taken, and the approval of Sellers' shareholders and the StratAmerica
Shareholder Approval have been duly and validly obtained;
(d) This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each of the
Sellers and StratAmerica and is the valid and binding obligation of Sellers
and StratAmerica, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to creditors'
rights generally or by equitable principles (whether considered in an action
at law or in equity) and principles of fairness or other customary
limitations reasonably satisfactory to Buyer's counsel;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Sellers or
StratAmerica nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
will violate the articles of incorporation or bylaws of Sellers or
StratAmerica.
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SCHEDULE 1.1(a)
CONTRACTS
Name Description Location
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Ecolab Inc. Dishmachine lease Hemet, CA
Ecolab Inc. Dishmachine lease Sacramento, CA
Ecolab Inc. Dishmachine lease Palm Springs, CA
Mt. Hood Chemical Corporation Dishmachine lease Colorado Springs, CO
Mt. Hood Chemical Corporation Dishmachine lease Scottsbluff, NE
Mt. Hood Chemical Corporation Dishmachine lease Cheyenne, WY
Mt. Hood Chemical Corporation Dishmachine lease Laramie, WY
Mt. Hood Chemical Corporation Dishmachine lease Meadowbrook
(Cheyenne), WY
Mt. Hood Chemical Corporation Dishmachine lease Westminster, CO
Chang Equipment lease Irving, TX
receivable
Shari's Management Corporation Equipment lease Meadowbrook
(Cheyenne), WY
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SCHEDULE 1.1(b)
EQUIPMENT DEBT AGREEMENTS
Name Description Location
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Battistone Family Survivors' Trust Restaurant equipment Scottsbluff, NE
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SCHEDULE 1.1(c)
LEASES
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Name Description Location
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<S> <C> <C>
Cheyenne Plaza Limited Real property lease Cheyenne, WY
Partnership
Carefree Company Real property lease Colorado Springs, CO
Hemet Valley Mall Associates Real property lease Hemet, CA
DFW Hotel Associates Real property lease Irving, TX
Chang/Panda Cafe Real property Irving, TX
sublease
Laramie Associates Real property lease Laramie, WY
GMS Properties Real property lease Meadowbrook
(Cheyenne), WY
Palm Spring Associates Real property lease Palm Springs, CA
Western Investment Real Estate Real property lease Red Bluff, CA
Trust
Peter P. Bollinger Investment Co. Real property lease Sacramento, CA
GMS Properties Real property lease Scottsbluff, NE
La Quinta Motor Inns Real property lease Westminster, CO
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SCHEDULE 1.1(d)
TRIAL BALANCE ALLOCATION
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Amounts
Less: Amounts Allocated To
Audited Allocated To Add: Other Retained Rest.
Notes Financials (1) Purchased Rest. Consideration And/Or SFC
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash on hand and in bank (2) $ 9,388 $ 5,188 $ 300,000 $ 304,200
Accounts receivable (3) 10,142 7,607 2,535
Refund receivable-work. comp.
plan year adjustment (4) 0 0
Inventories (5) 133,936 104,666 29,270
Prepaid expenses (6) 65,691 50,532 15,159
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Total current assets 219,157 167,993 300,000 351,164
Fixtures and equipment (7) 2,857,064 2,271,936 585,128
Less: accumulated depreciation (1,710,068) (1,278,142) (431,926)
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Total fixtures and equipment 1,146,996 993,794 0 153,202
Other assets:
A/R - Stratamerica (8) 298,770 110,000 408,770
Notes receivable (9) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Deposits & refunds (10) 47,226 47,226 0
Goodwill, net of amortization (11) 459,468 459,468 0
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Total other assets 805,464 506,694 1,110,000 1,408,770
TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,171,617 $ 1,668,481 $1,410,000 $ 1,913,136
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable (12) $ 460,243 $ 345,182 $ 115,061
Accrued payroll & obligations (12) 286,754 197,575 89,179
Accrued operational liabilities (12) 273,546 205,160 68,386
Accounts payable - SMC (12) 7,083 7,083 0
Workers comp plan year liabilities (13)
Accrued legal statements (14) 77,500 77,500 0
Current portion, long-term debt (15) 356,000 322,000 34,000
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Total current liabilities 1,461,126 1,154,500 0 306,626
Long-term debt:
Payable to R. Battistone (16) 1,360,000 (560,000) 800,000
Equipment debt (17) 327,585 327,585 0
Accrued loss-closed store oblig. (18) 669,900 577,500 92,400
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Total long-term liabilities 2,357,485 905,085 (560,000) 892,400
Less: current portion (15) (356,000) (322,000) 0 (34,000)
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Net long-term liabilities 2,001,485 583,085 (560,000) 858,400
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value -- --
Paid-in capital 2,791,479 2,791,479
Retained earnings (deficit) (3,034,027) (GAIN) (GAIN) (3,034,027)
Current year's earnings (loss) (19) (1,048,446) (69,104) 1,970,000 990,658
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Total shareholders' equity (1,290,994) (69,104) 1,970,000 748,110
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 2,171,617 $ 1,668,481 $1,410,000 $ 1,913,136
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See attached notes
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<CAPTION>
NOTES TO TRIAL BALANCE ALLOCATION
Note Asset Purchase
Number Account Agreement Reference Description
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1 Audited Financials None Amounts are as of March 29, 1995, as reflected on the
audited balance sheet of Shari's Franchise Corp. at
such date.
2 Cash on hand and in bank 1.1;2.1 All cash allocated to buyer except for petty cash funds
1.1;2.2 in retained restaurants. "Other Consideration" is Cash
Consideration paid by buyer to seller at closing.
3 Accounts receivable 1.1;2.1 Allocated by restaurant.
4 Refund receivable work.comp.
plan year adjustment 1.1;2.1 All workers' comp refunds or liabilities are allocated
to buyer.
5 Inventories 1.1;2.1 Allocated by restaurant.
6 Prepaid expenses 1.1;2.1 Allocated by restaurant.
7 Fixtures and equipment 1.1;2.1 Allocated by restaurant.
8 A/R - Stratamerica 1.1;2.2 Retained by seller. "Other Consideration" is buyer's
forgiveness of Strat note.
9 Notes receivable 1.1;2.2 Purchase notes issued by buyer.
10 Deposits & refunds 1.1;2.1 Allocated by restaurant.
11 Goodwill, not of amortization 1.1 [Excluded Assets] Goodwill was created primarily by Shari's; may be
written off at closing.
12 Accounts payable 1.1;2.2 Allocated by restaurant.
Accrued payroll & obligations
Accrued operational liabilities
Accounts payable - SMC
13 Workers comp plan year liabilities 1.1;2.2 All workers' comp refunds or liabilities are allocated
to buyer.
14 Accrued legal settlements 2.2 Settlements for purchased restaurants assumed by buyer.
15 Current portion, long-term debt 1.1;2.2 Allocated by restaurant. SFC portion is the La Mesa
closed store obligation.
16 Payable to R. Battistone None Notes will be discounted and retained by seller.
17 Equipment debt 1.1;2.2 Allocated by restaurant.
18 Accrued loss - closed store oblig. 1.1;2.2 Obligations for purchased restaurants will be assumed
by buyer. The Palm Springs obligation is $1,019,000
higher than the audited statements seller.
19 Current year's earnings (loss) None Reflects gains from the sale, relief of indebtedness
and goodwill write-off.
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SCHEDULE 1.1(e)
WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLANS
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<CAPTION>
POLICY NUMBER INSURER INSURED
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<S> <C> <C>
005819169 AIG StratAmerica Corporation
2319-00-047003 Wausau Restaurants, Etc.
2311-00-049918 Wausau StratAmerica Corporation
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APPENDIX B
Proposed Revisions of the Company's Articles of Incorporation
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this corporation is Dreams, Inc.
ARTICLE IV - STOCK
The aggregate number of shares of common stock which this corporation shall
have authority to issue is 50,000,000 shares, $0.05 par value.
ARTICLE X - DIRECTOR'S LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by the Utah Revised Business Corporation
Act or any other applicable law as now in effect or as it may hereafter be
amended, a director of this corporation shall not be personally liable to the
corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages for any action taken or any
failure to take any action as a director.
Neither any amendment nor repeal of this resolution, of the adoption of any
provision of the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation inconsistent with
this resolution, shall eliminate or reduce the effect of this resolution in
respect of any matter occurring, or any cause of action, suit or claim that, but
for this resolution, would accrue or arise, prior to such amendment, repeal or
adoption of an inconsistent provision.
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APPENDIX C
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PART 13
DISSENTERS' RIGHTS
16-10a-1301. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of Part 13:
(1) "Beneficial shareholder" means the person who is a nominee as the
record shareholder.
(2) "Corporation" means the issuer of the shares held by a dissenter
before the corporate action, or the surviving or acquiring corporation by merger
or share exchange of that issuer.
(3) "Dissenter" means a shareholder who is entitled to dissent from
corporate action under Section 16-10a-1302 and who exercises that right when and
in the manner required by Sections 16-10a-1320 through 16-10a-1328.
(4) "Fair value" with respect to a dissenter's shares, means the value
of the shares immediately before the effectuation of the corporate action to
which the dissenter objects, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in
anticipation of the corporate action.
(5) "Interest" means interest from the effective date of the corporate
action until the date of payment, at the statutory rate set forth in Section 15-
1-1, compounded annually.
(6) "Record shareholder" means the person in whose name shares are
registered in the records of a corporation or the beneficial owner of shares
that are registered in the name of a nominee to the extent the beneficial owner
is recognized by the corporation as the shareholder as provided in Section 16-
10a-723.
(7) "Shareholder" means the record shareholder or the beneficial
shareholder.
16-10a-1302. RIGHT TO DISSENT.
(1) A shareholder, whether or not entitled to vote, is entitled to
dissent from, and obtain payment of the fair value of shares held by him in the
event of, any of the following corporate actions:
(a) consummation of a plan of merger to which the corporation
is a party if:
(i) shareholder approval is required for the merger by
Section 16-10a-1103 or the articles of incorporation; or
(ii) the corporation is a subsidiary that is merged with
its parent under Section 16-10a-1104;
(b) consummation of a plan of share exchange to which the
corporation is a party as the corporation whose shares will be acquired;
(c) consummation of a sale, lease, exchange, or other
disposition of all, or substantially all, of the property of the
corporation for which a shareholder vote is required under
Subsection 16-10a-1202(1), but not including a sale for cash pursuant to
a plan by which all or substantially all of the net proceeds of the sale
will be distributed to the shareholders within one year after the date of
sale; and
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(d) consummation of a sale, lease, exchange, or other
disposition of all, or substantially all, of the property of an entity
controlled by the corporation if the shareholders of the corporation were
entitled to vote upon the consent of the corporation to the disposition
pursuant to Subsection 16-10a-1202(2).
(2) A shareholder is entitled to dissent and obtain payment of the
fair value of his shares in the event of any other corporate action to the
extent the articles of incorporation, bylaws, or a resolution of the board of
directors so provides.
(3) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this part, except to the
extent otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation, bylaws, or a
resolution of the board of directors, and subject to the limitations set forth
in Subsection (4), a shareholder is not entitled to dissent and obtain payment
under Subsection (1) of the fair value of the shares of any class or series of
shares which either were listed on a national securities exchange registered
under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or on the
National Market System of the National Association of Securities Dealers
Automated Quotation System, or were held of record by more than 2,000
shareholders, at the time of:
(a) the record date fixed under Section 16-10a-707 to determine
the shareholders entitled to receive notice of the shareholders' meeting
at which the corporate action is submitted to a vote;
(b) the record date fixed under Section 16-10a-704 to determine
shareholders entitled to sign writings consenting to the proposed
corporate action; or
(c) the effective date of the corporate action if the corporate
action is authorized other than by a vote of shareholders.
(4) The limitation set forth in Subsection (3) does not apply if the
shareholder will receive for his shares, pursuant to the corporate action,
anything except:
(a) shares of the corporation surviving the consummation of the
plan of merger or share exchange:
(b) shares of a corporation which at the effective date of the
plan of merger or share exchange either will be listed on a national
securities exchange registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, or on the National Market System of the National
Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System, or will be
held of record by more than 2,000 shareholders;
(c) cash in lieu of fractional shares; or
(d) any combination of the shares described in Subsection (4),
or cash in lieu of fractional shares.
(5) A shareholder entitled to dissent and obtain payment for his
shares under this part may not challenge the corporate action creating the
entitlement unless the action is unlawful or fraudulent with respect to him or
to the corporation.
16-10a-1303. DISSENT BY NOMINEES AND BENEFICIAL OWNERS.
(1) A record shareholder may assert dissenters' rights as to fewer
than all the shares registered in his name only if the shareholder dissents with
respect to all shares beneficially owned by any one person and causes the
corporation to receive written notice which states the dissent and the name and
address of each person on whose behalf dissenters' rights are being asserted.
The rights of a partial dissenter under this subsection are
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determined as if the shares as to which the shareholder dissents and the other
shares held of record by him were registered in the name of different
shareholders.
(2) A beneficial shareholder may asset dissenters' rights as to shares
held on his behalf only if:
(a) the beneficial shareholder causes the corporation to
receive the record shareholder's written consent to the dissent not later
than the time the beneficial shareholder asserts dissenters' rights; and
(b) the beneficial shareholder dissents with respect to all
shares of which he is the beneficial shareholder.
(3) The corporation may require that, when a record shareholder
dissents with respect to the shares held by any one or more beneficial
shareholders, each beneficial shareholder must certify to the corporation that
both he and the record shareholders of all shares owned beneficially by him have
asserted, or will timely assert, dissenters' rights as to all the shares
unlimited on the ability to exercise dissenters' rights. The certification
requirement must be stated in the dissenters' notice given pursuant to
Section 16-10a-1322.
16-10a-1320. NOTICE OF DISSENTERS' RIGHTS.
(1) If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
Section 16-10a-1302 is submitted to a vote at a shareholders' meeting, the
meeting notice must be sent to all shareholders of the corporation as of the
applicable record date, whether or not they are entitled to vote at the meeting.
The notice shall state that shareholders are or may be entitled to assert
dissenters' rights under this part. The notice must be accompanied by a copy of
this part and the materials, if any, that under this chapter are required to be
given the shareholders entitled to vote on the proposed action at the meeting.
Failure to give notice as required by this subsection does not affect any action
taken at the shareholders' meeting for which the notice was to have been given.
(2) If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
Section 16-10a-1302 is authorized without a meeting of shareholders pursuant to
Section 16-10a-704, any written or oral solicitation of a shareholder to execute
a written consent to the action contemplated by Section 16-10a-704 must be
accompanied or preceded by a written notice stating that shareholders are or may
be entitled to assert dissenters' rights under this part, by a copy of this
part, and by the materials, if any, that under this chapter would have been
required to be given to shareholders entitled to vote on the proposed action if
the proposed action were submitted to a vote at a shareholders' meeting.
Failure to give written notice as provided by this subsection does not affect
any action taken pursuant to Section 16-10a-704 for which the notice was to have
been given.
16-10a-1321 DEMAND FOR PAYMENT -- ELIGIBILITY AND NOTICE OF INTENT.
(1) If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
Section 16-10a-1302 is submitted to a vote at a shareholders' meeting, a
shareholder who wishes to assert dissenters' rights:
(a) must cause the corporation to receive, before the vote is
taken, written notice of his intent to demand payment for shares if the
proposed action is effectuated; and
(b) may not vote any of his shares in favor of the proposed
action.
(2) If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
Section 16-10a-1302 is authorized without a meeting of shareholders pursuant to
Section 16-10a-704, a shareholder who wishes to assert dissenters' rights may
not execute a writing consenting to the proposed corporate action.
(3) In order to be entitled to payment for shares under this part,
unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation, bylaws, or a
resolution adopted by the board of directors, a shareholder must have been a
shareholder with respect to the shares for which payment is demanded as of the
date the proposed corporate
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action creating dissenters' rights under Section 16-10a-1302 is approved by the
shareholders, if shareholder approval is required, or as of the effective date
of the corporate action if the corporate action is authorized other than by a
vote of shareholders.
(4) A shareholder who does not satisfy the requirements of
Subsection (1) through (3) is not entitled to payment for shares under this
part.
16-10a-1322 DISSENTERS' NOTICE.
(1) If proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
Section 16-10a-1302 is authorized, the corporation shall give a written
dissenters' notice to all shareholders who are entitled to demand payment for
their shares under this part.
(2) The dissenters' notice required by Subsection (1) must be sent no
later than ten days after the effective date of the corporate action creating
dissenters' rights under Section 16-10a-1302, and shall:
(a) state that the corporate action was authorized and the
effective date or proposed effective date of the corporation action;
(b) state an address at which the corporation will receive
payment demands and an address at which certificates for certificated
shares must be deposited;
(c) inform holders of uncertificated shares to what extent
transfer of the shares will be restricted after the payment demand is
received;
(d) supply a form for demanding payment, which form requests a
dissenter to state an address to which payment is to be made;
(e) set a date by which the corporation must receive the
payment demand and by which certificates for certificated shares must be
deposited at the address indicated in the dissenters' notice, which dates
may not be fewer than 30 nor more than 70 days after the date the
dissenters' notice required by Subsection (1) is given;
(f) state the requirement contemplated by
Subsection 16-10a-1303(3), if the requirement is imposed; and
(g) be accompanied by a copy of this part.
16-10a-1323 PROCEDURE TO DEMAND PAYMENT.
(1) A shareholder who is given a dissenters' notice described in
Section 16-10a-1322, who meets the requirements of Section 16-10a-1321, and
wishes to assert dissenters' rights must, in accordance with the terms of the
dissenters' notice:
(a) cause the corporation to receive a payment demand, which
may be the payment demand form contemplated in
Subsection 16-10a-1322(2)(d), duly completed, or may be stated in another
writing;
(b) deposit certificates for his certificated shares in
accordance with the terms of the dissenters' notice; and
(c) if required by the corporation in the dissenters' notice
described in Section 16-10a-1322, as contemplated by Section 16-10a-1327,
certify in writing, in or with the payment demand, whether or not he or
the person on whose behalf he asserts dissenters' rights acquired
beneficial ownership of the
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shares before the date of the first announcement to news media or to
shareholders of the terms of the proposed corporate action creating
dissenters' rights under Section 16-10a-1302.
(2) A shareholder who demands payment in accordance with
Subsection (1) retains all rights of a shareholder except the right to transfer
the shares until the effective date of the proposed corporate action giving rise
to the exercise of dissenters' rights and has only the right to receive payment
for the shares after the effective date of the corporate action.
(3) A shareholder who does not demand payment and deposit share
certificates as required by the date or dates set in the dissenters' notice, is
not entitled to payment for shares under this part.
16-10a-1325 PAYMENT.
(1) Except as provided in Section 16-10a-1327, upon the later of the
effective date of the corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
Section 16-10a-1302, and receipt by the corporation of each payment demand
pursuant to Section 16-10a-1323, the corporation shall pay the amount the
corporation estimates to be the fair value of the dissenter's shares, plus
interest to each dissenter who has complied with Section 16-10a-1323, and who
meets the requirements of Section 16-10a-1321, and who has not yet received
payment.
(2) Each payment made pursuant to Subsection (1) must be accompanied
by:
(a) (i) (A) the corporation's balance sheet as of the end
of its most recent fiscal year, or if not available, a
fiscal year ending not more than 16 months before the date
of payment;
(B) an income statement for that year;
(C) a statement of changes in shareholders'
equity for that year and a statement of cash flow for that
year, if the corporation customarily provides such
statements to shareholders; and
(D) the latest available interim financial
statements, if any;
(ii) the balance sheet and statements referred to in
Subsection (i) must be audited if the corporation customarily
provides audited financial statements to shareholders:
(b) a statement of the corporation's estimate of the fair value
of the shares and the amount of interest payable with respect to the
shares;
(c) a statement of the dissenter's right to demand payment
under Section 16-10a-1328; and
(d) a copy of this part.
16-10a-1326 FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION.
(1) If the effective date of the corporate action creating dissenters'
rights under Section 16-10a-1302 does not occur within 60 days after the date
set by the corporation as the date by which the corporation must receive payment
demands as provided in Section 16-10a-1322, the corporation shall return all
deposited certificates and release the transfer restrictions imposed on
uncertificated shares, and all shareholders who submitted a demand for payment
pursuant to Section 16-10a-1323 shall thereafter have all rights of a
shareholder as if no demand for payment had been made.
(2) If the effective date of the corporate action creating dissenters'
rights under Section 16-10a-1302 occurs more than 60 days after the date set by
the corporation as the date by which the corporation must receive
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payment demands as provided in Section 16-10a-1322, then the corporation shall
send a new dissenters' notice, as provided in Section 16-10a-1322, and the
provisions of Sections 16-10a-1323 through 16-10a-1328 shall again be
applicable.
16-10a-1327 SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SHARES ACQUIRED AFTER ANNOUNCEMENT
OF PROPOSED CORPORATE ACTION.
(1) A corporation may, with the dissenters' notice given pursuant to
Section 16-10a-1322, state the date of the first announcement to news media or
to shareholders of the terms of the proposed corporate action creating
dissenters' rights under Section 16-10a-1302 and state that a shareholder who
asserts dissenters' rights must certify in writing, in or with the payment
demand, whether or not he or the person on whose behalf he asserts dissenters'
rights acquired beneficial ownership of the shares before that date. With
respect to any dissenter who does not certify in writing, in or with the payment
demand that he or the person on whose behalf the dissenters' rights are being
asserted, acquired beneficial ownership of the shares before that date, the
corporation may, in lieu of making the payment provided in Section 16-10a-1325,
offer to make payment if the dissenter agrees to accept it in full satisfaction
if his demand.
(2) An offer to make payment under Subsection (1) shall include or be
accompanied by the information required by Subsection 16-10a-1325(2).
16-10a-1328 PROCEDURE IF SHAREHOLDER DISSATISFIED WITH PAYMENT OR OFFER.
(1) A dissenter who has not accepted an offer made by a corporation
under Section 16-10a-1327 may notify the corporation in writing of his own
estimate of the fair value of his shares and demand payment of the estimated
amount, plus interest, less any payment made under Section 16-10a-1325 if,
(a) the dissenter believes that the amount paid under
Section 16-10a-1325 or offered under Section 16-10a-1327 is less
than the fair value of the shares;
(b) the corporation fails to make payment under
Section 16-10a-1325 within 60 days after the date set by the corporation
as the date by which it must receive the payment demand; or
(c) the corporation, having failed to take the proposed
corporate action creating dissenters' rights, does not return the
deposited certificates or release the transfer restrictions imposed on
uncertificated shares as required by Section 16-10a-1326.
(2) A dissenter waives the right to demand payment under this section
unless he causes the corporation to receive the notice required by
Subsection (1) within 30 days after the corporation made or offered payment for
his shares.
16-10a-1330 JUDICIAL APPRAISAL OF SHARES -- COURT ACTION.
(1) If a demand for payment under Section 16-10a-1328 remains
unresolved, the corporation shall commence a proceeding within 60 days after
receiving the payment demand contemplated by Section 16-10a-1328, and petition
the court to determine the fair value of the shares and the amount of interest.
If the corporation does not commence the proceeding within the 60-day period, it
shall pay each dissenter whose demand remains unresolved the amount demanded.
(2) The corporation shall commence the proceeding described in
Subsection (1) in the district court of the county in this state where the
corporation's principal office, or if it has no principal office in this state,
the county where its registered office is located. If the corporation is a
foreign corporation without a registered office in this state, it shall commence
the proceeding in the county in this state where the registered office of the
domestic corporation merged with, or whose shares were acquired by, the foreign
corporation was located.
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(3) The corporation shall make all dissenters who have satisfied the
requirements of Sections 16-10a-1321, 16-10a-1323, and 16-10a-1328, whether or
not they are residents of this state whose demands remain unresolved, parties to
the proceeding commenced under Subsection (2) as an action against their shares.
All such dissenters who are named as parties must be served with a copy of the
petition. Service on each dissenter may be by registered or certified mail to
the address stated in his payment demand made pursuant to Section 16-10a-1328.
If no address is stated in the payment demand, service may be made at the
address stated in the payment demand given pursuant to Section 16-10a-1323. If
no address is stated in the payment demand, service may be made at the address
shown on the corporation's current record of shareholders for the record
shareholder holding the dissenter's shares. Service may also be made otherwise
as provided by law.
(4) The jurisdiction of the court in which the proceeding is commenced
under Subsection (2) is plenary and exclusive. The court may appoint one or
more persons as appraisers to receive evidence and recommend decision on the
question of fair value. The appraisers have the powers described in the order
appointing them, or in any amendments to it. The dissenters are entitled to the
same discovery rights as parties in other civil proceedings.
(5) Each dissenter made a party to the proceeding commenced under
Subsection (2) is entitled to judgment:
(a) for the amount, if any, by which the court finds that the
fair value of his shares, plus interest, exceeds the amount paid by the
corporation pursuant to Section 16-10a-1325; or
(b) for the fair value, plus interest, of the dissenter's
after-acquired shares for which the corporation elected to
withhold payment under Section 16-10a-1327.
16-10a-1331 COURT COSTS AND COUNSEL FEES.
(1) The court in an appraisal proceeding commenced under
Section 16-10a-1330 shall determine all costs of the proceeding, including the
reasonable compensation and expenses of appraisers appointed by the court. The
court shall assess the costs against the corporation, except that the court may
assess costs against all or some of the dissenters, in amounts the court finds
equitable, to the extent the court finds that the dissenters acted arbitrarily,
vexatiously, or not in good faith in demanding payment under
Section 16-10a-1328.
(2) The court may also assess the fees and expenses of counsel and
experts from the respective parties, in amounts the court finds equitable:
(a) against the corporation and in favor of any or all
dissenters if the court finds the corporation did not substantially
comply with the requirements of Sections 16-10a-1320 through 16-10a-1328;
or
(b) against either the corporation or one or more dissenters,
in favor of any other party, if the court finds that the party against
whom the fees and expenses are assessed acted arbitrarily, vexatiously,
or not in good faith with respect to the rights provided by this part.
(3) If the court finds that the services of counsel for any dissenter
were of substantial benefit to other dissenters similarly situated, and that the
fees for those services should not be assessed against the corporation, the
court may award to those counsel reasonable fees to be paid out of the amounts
awarded the dissenters who were benefitted.
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PROXY
STRATAMERICA CORPORATION
42-620 Caroline Court
Palm Desert, California 92211
(619) 776-1010
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned hereby appoints Dale E. Larsson and Sam D. Battistone and
each of them, with full power of substitution, the proxies of the undersigned to
vote all shares of Common Stock of StratAmerica Corporation which the
undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the
corporation, to be held at 42-620 Caroline Court, Palm Desert, California, on
March 28, 1996 at 8:00 o'clock a.m., Pacific Time, and at any adjournments
or postponements thereof, with the same force and effect as the undersigned
might or could do if personally present thereat:
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
/ / FOR all nominees (except as marked to the contrary below)
/ / WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote for all nominees listed below
Sam D. Battistone, Dale E. Larsson, Joseph D. Casey
(The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR)
This Proxy will be voted in the Election of Directors in the manner
described in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
(INSTRUCTION: To withhold authority to vote for one or more individual
nominees, write such name or names in the space provided
below.)
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2. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SALE OF ASSETS OF SHARI'S FRANCHISE CORPORATION
AND THE TERMS OF THE ASSET SALE AGREEMENT (The Board of Directors
recommends a vote FOR)
/ / FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN
(Continued on Other Side)
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3. PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION to
increase authorized shares to 50,000,000. (The Board of Directors
recommends a vote FOR)
/ / FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN
4. PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION to adopt
provisions of the Utah Revised Business Corporation Act which limits
directors liability. (The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR)
/ / FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN
5. PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION to change
the Company's name to Dreams, Inc. (The Board of Directors recommends a
vote FOR)
/ / FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN
This Proxy when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed
herein by the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this Proxy will
be voted FOR ALL PROPOSALS. All proposals are proposed by the Company.
A stockholder who has delivered a Proxy may revoke it at any time prior
to its exercise at the annual meeting by filing with the Secretary of the
Company at the address of the Company a written revocation bearing a later date
than the Proxy being revoked, or by submission of a validly executed Proxy
bearing a later date than the Proxy being revoked, or by attending the annual
meeting and voting in person, although attendance at the annual meeting will not
in and of itself constitute revocation of the Proxy.
Please sign exactly as name appears at left. When shares are held by joint
tenants, both should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator,
trustee or guardian please give full title as such. If a corporation, please
sign in full corporate name by President or other authorized person. If a
partnership, please sign in full partnership name by authorized person.
DATED: ____________________, 19__
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Signature
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Signature (if held jointly)
PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY
USING THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE
