UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2000
SILVERZIPPER.COM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 33-55254-08 87-0434286
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
350 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 1222, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10118
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 563-7040
SABER CAPITAL, INC.
3099 SO. HIGHLAND DRIVE, SUITE 460, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84106
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On March 2, 2000, silverzipper.com, Inc., a Nevada Corporation
("silverzipper"), Silverzipper Internet, Inc., a Florida corporation
("Silverzipper Internet"), and a wholly owned subsidiary of silverzipper, and
GreekCentral.com, Inc., a Florida corporation ("GreekCentral.com"), entered into
an Asset Purchase Agreement and consummated the acquisition of substantially all
of the assets of GreekCentral.com by Silverzipper Internet. The primary asset
acquired by Silvezipper Internet was the greekcentral.com website, including the
URL and related intellectual property.
The GreekCentral.com website is a well-recognized online community and
portal for college life. With a focus on fraternity and sorority affiliation,
GreekCentral.com provides news, music, games, academics, shopping and
interaction. silverzipper.com believes that by focusing on a niche target group
and utilizing grassroots marketing efforts, GreekCentral has effectively
penetrated this audience and maintains increased loyalty from these users, as
evidenced by GreekCentral's long user session lengths and high repeat traffic.
silverzipper.com plans to operate GreekCentral.com in its current form, and take
advantage of joint marketing and traffic driving opportunities for the
GreekCentral.com and silverzipper.com websites. In addition, the team from
GreekCentral will be responsible for building, maintaining and marketing the
silverzipper.com website which is scheduled to debut in Fall of 2000.
In addition to the greekcentral.com website, other assets of
GreekCentral.com that were purchased by Silverzipper Internet include:
o tangible personal property, including, without limitation, work in process,
inventory, furniture and equipment;
o real property, if any, including, without limitation, fixtures;
o leasehold interests;
o contracts (to the extent they are assumed liabilities, as determined in the
Asset Purchase Agreement);
o licenses and permits;
o patents, trademarks and all associated goodwill, trade secrets, know how,
copyrights, moral rights, and all other intellectual property of every
description, including without limitation, all proprietary rights in any
and all of GreekGentral.com's websites; and all urls owned or controlled by
or registered to or on behalf of GreekCentral.com;
o prepaid expenses;
o accounts receivable;
o customer lists and account information;
o proprietary and confidential information;
o goodwill;
o copies of files, books and records; and
o the proceeds under all insurance policies and claims therefor.
The purchase price of the assets purchased by Silverzipper Internet was
550,000 shares of restricted common stock of silverzipper, which shares of
common stock were delivered to GreekCentral.com at the March 2, 2000 closing.
The purchase price was subject to a working capital determination based on a
specific formula. There was not an adjustment made to the purchase price at the
closing due to the working capital determination. The purchase price also
provides GreekCentral.com a protective feature which guarantees a $5.00 per
share value of the silverzipper common stock provided as consideration for the
GreekCentral.com assets when the common stock becomes freely tradable either by
a valid registration of the common stock or via Rule 144 of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended. In the event the market value of the silverzipper common
stock is not $5.00 on the day the common stock is available for resale, then
silverzipper shall issue additional shares of common stock which are necessary
to make up any shortfall to the then holders of the common stock. Silverzipper
is under no obligation to register the common stock issued to GreekCentral.com.
This report is qualified in its entirety by, and subject to, the Asset
Purchase Agreement attached as Exhibit 2 to this report. The reader is cautioned
and encouraged to read the Asset Purchase Agreement in its entirety.
Although there was no prior relationship between silverzipper, Silverzipper
Internet and GreekCentral.com prior to this transaction, silverzipper has
entered into three year employment agreements with Adam P. Runsdorf and Brett
Jaffy. Mr. Runsdorf will be appointed as a director of silverzipper in
connection with this transaction.
Mr. Rundorf's employment agreement provides for an annual base salary of
$150,000, subject to a dollar-for-dollar increase in the event the base salary
of silverzipper's Chairman is increased. In addition, Mr. Runsdorf shall receive
an incentive stock option to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock of
silverzipper at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. Mr. Jaffy's employment
agreement provides for an annual base salary of $90,000 and an incentive stock
option to purchase 130,000 shares of common stock of silverzipper at an exercise
price of $5.00 per share. This report is qualified in its entirety by, and
subject to, the Employment Agreements of Messrs. Runsdorf and Jaffy which are
attached to this report as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2. The reader is cautioned and
encouraged to read the Employment Agreements in their entirety.
Item 5. Other Events
Mr. Adam P. Runsdorf, a principal of GreekCentral.com, was appointed as a
member of the Board of Directors of silverzipper in connection with the
acquisition by Silverzipper Internet, a wholly owned subsidiary of silverzipper,
of the assets of GreekCentral.com on March 2, 2000.
On March 1, 2000, silverzipper entered into an employment agreement with
its Chairman and CEO, Paul E. Palmeri. Mr. Palmeri's employment agreement
expires on December 31, 2002 and provides for an annual base salary of $150,000,
an incentive payment for completed acquisitions, an annual performance bonus as
determined by the Board of Directors, an option to purchase 300,000 shares of
silverzipper common stock at a per share price of $5.00, with a three year
vesting schedule, and other standard terms. The above description of Mr.
Palmeri's employment agreement is qualified in its entirety by, and subject to,
the employment agreement which is attached to this report as Exhibit 10.3. The
reader is cautioned and encouraged to read the employment agreement in its
entirety.
Effective on August 1, 1999, Mr. Palmeri was granted a non-qualified option
to purchase up to 350,000 shares of common stock of silverzipper at a purchase
price of $.10 per share. The option is exercisable commencing on the earliest
date of any of the following events: (i) the average market price for
silverzipper's Common Stock for thirty (30) consecutive trading days is five
($5) dollars or greater, (ii) silverzipper sells all or substantially all of its
assets, or (iii) there is a change in control of silverzipper, which is defined
as a transfer of the voting power of thirty five (35%) percent or more of the
outstanding Common Stock of silverzipper in one transaction or in a series of
related transactions. The option expires on July 31, 2006 and contains standard
adjustment provisions. The above description of the option is qualified in its
entirety by, and subject to, Mr. Palmeri's option agreement which is attached to
this report as Exhibit 10.4. The reader is cautioned and encouraged to read the
option agreement in its entirety.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
It is presently impractical to provide the financial statements required to
be presented hereunder at the time of filing this report. Such financial
statement information will be filed by amendment to this Form 8-K as soon as
practicable, but in no event later than sixty (60) days from the due date of
this report.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Statements.
It is presently impractical to provide the pro forma financial statements
required to be presented hereunder at the time of filing this report. Such pro
forma financial information will be filed by amendment to this Form 8-K as soon
as practicable, but in no event later than sixty (60) days from the due date of
this report.
(c) Exhibits.
(2) Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 2, 2000
(10.1) Employment Agreement of Brett Jaffy dated March 2, 2000
(10.2) Employment Agreement of Adam P. Runsdorf dated March 2, 2000
(10.3) Employment Agreement of Paul E. Palmeri dated March 1, 2000
(10.4) Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement of Paul E. Palmeri dated August
1, 1999
Forward Looking Statements
This Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements which involve risks and
uncertainties. When used herein, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate"
and "expect" and similar expressions as they relate to silverzipper or its
management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. silverzipper's actual
results, performance or achievements could differ materially from the results
expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause or contribute to such differences are detailed from time to time in
silverzipper's Securities and Exchange Commission reports. Historical results
are not necessarily indicative of trends in operating results for any future
period.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SILVERZIPPER.COM, INC.
By: /s/ Paul E. Palmeri
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Paul E. Palmeri, CEO
Date: March 17, 2000
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and among
silverzipper.com, inc.,
its wholly owned subsidiary
SILVERZIPPER INTERNET, inc.
as Purchaser,
and
GREEK CENTRAL.COM, INC.
as Seller
Dated: March 2, 2000
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of the 2nd day of March, 2000 (this
"Agreement") by and among silverzipper.com, Inc. a Nevada corporation
("silverzipper"), Silverzipper Internet, Inc. a Florida corporation, and a
wholly owned subsidiary of silverzipper ("Purchaser"), and GreekCentral.com,
Inc., a Florida corporation, ("Seller").
RECITALS
Seller is engaged in the business of designing and operating the
"greekcentral.com" website and marketing and distributing merchandise on such
website, among other matters (the "Business").
Seller desires to sell the Business and substantially all of the assets and
properties related thereto to Purchaser, and Purchaser desires to acquire the
Business and such related assets and properties, upon the terms, in the manner
and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth. Purchaser is a wholly owned
subsidiary of silverzipper.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
covenants, representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, and
intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE ASSETS
SECTION 1.1. The Closing. The sale and transfer of the Assets (as defined
herein) and the consummation of all of the other transactions contemplated by
this Agreement (the "Closing") shall occur at the offices of Ruskin, Moscou,
Evans & Faltischek, P.C., 170 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501 at 1:30
p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the date hereof unless Purchaser and Seller
mutually agree upon another method, time and place (the "Closing Date"). At the
Closing, Seller and Purchaser shall deliver the payments, certificates,
instruments and other documents required to be delivered under Article VI
hereof.
SECTION 1.2. Purchase and Sale of the Assets. At the Closing, Seller shall
sell, assign and transfer to Purchaser, free and clear of all liens, pledges,
security interests, mortgages, claims, debts, charges, agreements or other
encumbrances or restrictions on transfer of any kind whatsoever (collectively,
the "Encumbrances") except as expressly assumed by Purchaser as provided herein,
all of its assets, property, rights, privileges and interests, whether tangible
or intangible, real, personal or mixed, that are held or leased or used in
connection with the Business, other than the Excluded Assets as defined in
Section 1.3 below (collectively the "Assets"). The Assets shall include, without
limitation, all of Seller's rights and interests in its:
(a) tangible personal property, including, without limitation, work in
process, inventory, furniture and equipment;
(b) real property, if any, including, without limitation, fixtures;
(c) leasehold interests, which may require landlords' consents, which
consents will be delivered at Closing;
(d) contracts (to the extent they are Assumed Liabilities, as hereinafter
defined);
(e) licenses and permits, some of which may require consent to assignment;
(f) patents, trademarks and all associated goodwill, trade secrets, know
how, copyrights, moral rights, and all other intellectual property of
every description, including without limitation, all proprietary
rights in any and all of Seller's websites; and all urls owned or
controlled by or registered to or on behalf of Seller including,
without limitation, the url Greekcentral.com;
(g) prepaid expenses;
(h) accounts receivable;
(i) customer lists and account information;
(j) proprietary and confidential information;
(k) goodwill;
(l) copies of files, books and records; and
(m) the proceeds under all insurance policies and claims therefor.
SECTION 1.3. Excluded Assets. The following assets of Seller are expressly
excluded from the Assets and shall not be sold, assigned, transferred or
delivered to Purchaser hereunder (collectively, the "Excluded Assets"):
(a) the corporate minute books and stock record books of Seller;
(b) any rights Seller may have to enforce the obligations of Purchaser
pursuant to this Agreement and any and all agreements, certificates, instruments
and other documents related to this Agreement (collectively the "Related
Documents");
(c) the books of account and any other corporate records of Seller; and
(d) the issued and outstanding capital stock and other securities of
Seller.
SECTION 1.4. Assumed Liabilities. Except as set forth on Schedule 1.4 (the
"Assumed Liabilities"), at the Closing, Purchaser shall assume no obligations
and liabilities of Seller of any description whatsoever.
SECTION 1.5. Excluded Liabilities. Except for the Assumed Liabilities
specifically set forth on Schedule 1.4, neither Purchaser nor silverzipper shall
assume or be deemed to have assumed any debts, liabilities or obligations of any
kind, character or nature, whether known or unknown, fixed, contingent, absolute
or otherwise, arising or made prior to, on or after the Closing Date, of Seller
and its affiliates, or relating to or arising from the Assets or the conduct of
the Business on or prior to the Closing Date (each an "Excluded Liability" and
collectively, the "Excluded Liabilities") as a result of or in connection with
Purchaser's purchase of the Assets or its consummation of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement. From and after the Closing, Seller shall
discharge and satisfy all Excluded Liabilities in a timely manner as the same
become due.
ARTICLE II.
CONSIDERATION FOR TRANSFER
SECTION 2.1. Purchase Price. Subject to any decrease required by Section
2.3 of this Agreement, the purchase price to be paid by Purchaser in
consideration of the sale, assignment, transfer and delivery by Seller of the
Assets and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the "Purchase
Price") shall be 550,000 shares (the "Subject Shares") of restricted common
stock par value $.001, of silverzipper ("silverzipper Common Stock").
SECTION 2.2. Payment of the Purchase Price. At the Closing, Purchaser shall
deliver the Subject Shares to the Seller, or if requested by the Seller,
pro-rata to its stockholders of record as of the Closing Date, provided the
Purchaser receives an investment representation from each such stockholder in
form and substance reasonably satisfactory to counsel for silverzipper.
SECTION 2.3. Working Capital Determination. The Purchase Price shall be
decreased by an amount equal to Seller's working capital deficit, if any, in
excess of $125,000 ("Section 2.3 Deficit"), calculated on the day immediately
prior to the Closing Date (the "Section 2.3 Deficit Determination"). If there is
a Section 2.3 Deficit, the number of Subject Shares shall be reduced by the
number of whole shares resulting from dividing the Section 2.3 Deficit by the
sum of $5.00. The Section 2.3 Deficit Determination shall exclude a $50,000 loan
made by silverzipper to the Seller.
If the Section 2.3 Deficit Determination cannot be made by the parties, no
adjustment shall be made at closing, 50,000 of the Subject Shares shall be held
in escrow by counsel to Purchaser, and the Subject Shares thus held shall be
delivered to the Seller and/or the Purchaser within two (2) business days of the
Section 2.3 Deficit Determination is made by silverzipper's independent public
accountants, which determination shall be binding on the parties. The Section
2.3 Deficit Determination shall be made within fifteen (15) business days after
closing.
SECTION 2.4. Purchase Price Protection. If, at the time the Subject Shares
held by the person to which the same were originally issued (which term includes
only (i) Seller, (ii) a stockholder of record of Seller on the Closing Date or
(iii) the spouse or children of such a stockholder), may be sold by virtue of
Rule 144, registration or otherwise, in the written opinion of counsel to
silverzipper provided to such person, without Securities Act of 1933
restrictions (the date thereof being referred to as the "Unrestricted Date"),
the market value of the Subject Shares then held by such person, is less than
$5.00 per share (as appropriately adjusted for stock splits, dividends,
combinations and reorganizations), such person will then be entitled to that
number of additional shares of silverzipper Common Stock, valued at the average
closing market price for the five trading days ending on the Unrestricted Date
(the "UD Value"), equal in value to the shortfall. silverzipper agrees to
reserve a sufficient number of authorized but unissued shares of silverzipper
Common Stock for such purpose.
SECTION 2.5. Allocation of Purchase Price. The Purchase Price shall be
allocated among the Assets as set forth in Schedule 2.5 of the Disclosure
Schedule prepared by Purchaser. Purchaser and Seller agree (a) that any such
allocation shall be consistent with the requirements of Section 1060 of the Code
and the regulations promulgated thereunder; (b) to complete jointly and to file
separately Form 8594 with its federal income tax return consistent with such
allocation for the tax year in which the Closing occurs; and (c) that neither
party shall take a position on any income, transfer or gains tax return, before
any Governmental or Regulatory Authority (as hereinafter defined) charged with
the collection of any such tax or in any Action or Proceeding (as hereinafter
defined), that is in any manner inconsistent with the terms of any such
allocation without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
SECTION 2.6. Payment of an Assumed Liability At the Closing the Purchaser
shall pay $100,000 of a $300,000 Assumed Liability and deliver an undertaking in
form reasonably acceptable to the Seller for the payment of the balance of such
Assumed Liability.
ARTICLE III.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller hereby represents and warrants to silverzipper and Purchaser, as of
the date hereof (except as to any representation or warranty which specifically
relates to an earlier date) and as of the Closing Date, as follows:
SECTION 3.1. Organization and Qualification; Investments.
(a) Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of Florida, with all requisite power and
authority to own the Assets, lease its properties, and to conduct the Business
as it is presently conducted. Seller is qualified to do business and is in good
standing in each jurisdiction in which it owns assets, leases property or
conducts the Business, which jurisdictions are set forth on Schedule 3.1(a) of
the Disclosure Schedule.
(b) Other than as set forth in Schedule 3.1(b) of the Disclosure Schedule,
Seller does not have any affiliates or hold any direct or indirect equity
investments in other businesses, joint ventures, partnerships or other persons.
None of the entities set forth in Schedule 3.1(b) of the Disclosure Schedule has
any business, interests, revenues, or expenses that relate in any manner to the
Business.
(c) Seller has delivered to Purchaser complete copies of its articles of
incorporation and by-laws including all amendments to date.
SECTION 3.2. Authorization. Seller has full corporate power and authority
to perform the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Seller's execution
and delivery of this Agreement and the Related Documents and its performance of
the transactions contemplated herein have been duly authorized by all requisite
action, including, without limitation, by Seller's board of directors and, where
applicable, its stockholders. This Agreement and the Related Documents have been
duly and validly executed and delivered by Seller and constitute legal, valid
and binding obligations of Seller, enforceable in accordance with their terms,
except to the extent that such enforcement may be subject to applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws relating to creditors' rights and
remedies generally.
SECTION 3.3. No Violation. Neither the execution and delivery of this
Agreement or the Related Documents by Seller and the performance of its
obligations hereunder and thereunder, will:
(a) violate or result in any breach of any provision of any Seller's
certificate of incorporation or by-laws;
(b) except as set forth on Schedule 3.3(b) of the Disclosure Schedule
violate, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a
default (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) under, or permit
the termination of, or require the consent of any other party to, or result in
the acceleration of, or entitle any party to accelerate (whether as a result of
a change in control of Seller or otherwise) any obligation under, or result in
the loss of any benefit under, any agreement to which Seller is a party, or give
rise to the creation of any Encumbrance upon any of the Assets; or
(c) violate any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law,
rule, regulation or ordinance of any court or governmental, quasi-governmental
or regulatory department or authority ("Governmental Authority") applicable to
Seller, the Business or any of the Assets.
SECTION 3.4. Ownership. All shares of capital stock or securities of
Seller, are held of record and beneficially by the persons set forth on
disclosure Schedule 3.4 in the amounts set forth next to each person's name.
SECTION 3.5. Consents and Approvals. Except as listed on Schedule 3.5 of
the Disclosure Schedule, no filing or registration with, no notice to, and no
permit, authorization, consent or approval of any Governmental Authority or any
other person is necessary for Seller to execute and deliver this Agreement and
the Related Documents or to enable Purchaser after the Closing to continue to
conduct the Business as presently conducted.
SECTION 3.6. Financial Statements. Seller has delivered to Purchaser the
unaudited financial statements of Seller as of February 14, 2000 (the "Financial
Statements"), which Financial Statements include Seller's unaudited balance
sheet as of February 14, 2000 and Statement of Operations from April 1, 1999
through February 14, 2000. The Financial Statements are accurate in all material
respects and fairly present the financial condition of Seller as of the date
thereof and the results of the operations of the Business for the period
indicated. A copy of the Financial Statements is attached hereto as Schedule 3.6
of the Disclosure Schedule.
SECTION 3.7. Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.7 of the Disclosure Schedule, Seller has no material liability
(whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise, and whether then due or to
become due) nor loss contingency, except as reflected on the Financial
Statements or incurred after the date thereof only in the ordinary course of
business, and Seller has no knowledge of any valid basis for the assertion of
any material liability or loss contingency except as set forth in the Financial
Statements.
SECTION 3.8. Absence of Certain Changes. Since February 14, 2000, Seller
has conducted the Business in the usual ordinary course, and, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, since February 14, 2000 there has not been:
(a) any change in condition of any character in the Assets including,
without limitation, the financial condition, results of operations or prospects
of the Business which, individually or in the aggregate, had or could reasonably
be expected to have a material adverse effect on the revenues, financial
condition, results of operations, properties, assets or prospects of Seller (a
"Material Adverse Effect");
(b) any capital expenditure or commitment therefor in excess of $10,000
individually or $25,000 in the aggregate;
(c) any sale, lease, license, Encumbrance or other transfer or disposition
of any material assets or properties of Seller except in the ordinary course of
business;
(d) any forgiveness or cancellation of any debts or claims, or, except in
the ordinary course, any discharge or satisfaction of any Encumbrance or payment
of any liability or obligation, of Seller, except as expressly set forth herein;
(e) any change in Seller's credit practices or any creation or assumption
of indebtedness for money borrowed, or any making of loans, advances or capital
contributions except in the ordinary course of business;
(f) (i) any increase in the rate or terms of compensation (including
termination and severance pay) payable or to become payable by Seller to its
directors, officers, employees or agents (except for normal increases which are
consistent with past practices), or any increase in the rate or terms of any
bonus, insurance, pension or other Benefit Plan (as hereinafter defined), or any
program or arrangement made to, for or with any such directors, officers,
employees or agents, or (ii) any entry by Seller into any employment, profit
sharing, compensation, severance or termination agreement with any such person;
(g) any entry into or commitment to enter into any material contract by
Seller or any material change or amendment to any material contract, or any
entry into any or commitment to enter into any contract with an affiliate of
Seller;
(h) any damage, destruction or loss to the properties or assets owned,
leased or used by Seller, whether or not covered by insurance, which materially
adversely affected the operations of the Business;
(i) any material change by Seller in its financial or tax accounting
principles or methods;
(j) any acquisition (by merger, consolidation or acquisition of stock or
assets) by Seller of any business entity or division or assets thereof;
(k) any failure to maintain the books, accounts and records of Seller in
the usual, regular and ordinary manner on a basis consistent with prior
practice;
(l) any change made or authorized in Seller's certificate of incorporation
or by-laws;
(m) any material failure by Seller to preserve its goodwill with suppliers,
customers and others with which it has business relationships and to maintain
its business, employees, licenses and operations consistent with past practices;
(n) any material affiliate relationship by Seller;
(o) any resignation or termination of employment of any employee of Seller
and Seller has no knowledge of any such impending resignation; or
(p) any purchase order with any customer in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000).
SECTION 3.9. Litigation. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.9 of the
Disclosure Schedule, there is no action, dispute, suit, litigation, hearing,
inquiry, proceeding, arbitration or investigation pending or threatened against
Seller or any of its properties, assets or rights, before any court, arbitrator
or Governmental Authority, nor is there any judgment, decree, injunction, rule
or order of any court, arbitrator or Governmental Authority outstanding against,
and unsatisfied by, Seller (any of the foregoing being herein referred to as
"Existing Litigation"), nor does Seller know of any fact or condition which
could reasonably be expected to serve as a basis for the assertion of any such
action, suit, inquiry, judicial or administrative proceeding, arbitration or
investigation which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect. There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation by Seller pending
or that Seller intends to initiate or is considering initiating.
SECTION 3.10. Title to Assets. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.10 of the
Disclosure Schedule, Seller has good and marketable title to all of the
properties and assets used in the conduct of the Business or reflected in the
Financial Statements as owned by it, free and clear of any and all liens or
Encumbrances (except for those properties or assets disposed of in the ordinary
course of business). Schedule 3.10 of the Disclosure Schedule lists all of the
properties and assets used in the Business that are individually or in the
aggregate material to Seller which are not owned by Seller. Except as set forth
in Schedule 3.10 of the Disclosure Schedule, all of the Assets are located at
Seller's facilities at 1141 South Rogers Circle, Suite 3, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
SECTION 3.11. [Intentionally Omitted]
SECTION 3.12. Contracts.
(a) Schedule 3.12(a) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and
accurate list of all of the contracts, agreements and arrangements, whether
written or oral, formal or informal, which relate to the Assets, (except for
Ordinary Course Contracts and Debt Contracts) which involve (i) obligations
(contingent or otherwise) of, or payments to, Seller in excess of Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000) or (ii) the license of any patent, copyright, trade secret or
other proprietary right to or from Seller (iii) provisions materially
restricting or materially affecting the development, distribution or provision
of the products or services of Seller, (iv) indemnification by Seller or (v)
obligations of Seller which are not terminable by Seller upon no more than
ninety (90) days' notice (sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"Material Contracts"). The Material Contracts also include contracts, agreements
and arrangements to purchase capital equipment, non-competition agreements,
profit sharing, employment, consulting and agency agreements. "Ordinary Course
Contracts" shall mean those contracts entered into in the ordinary course of
business by Seller until the Closing Date including only trade payables, open
purchase orders, and supplier agreements. The Material Contracts and Ordinary
Course Contracts were negotiated at arms' length and in good faith on the part
of Seller.
(b) Schedule 3.12(b) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and
accurate list of all guarantees, loans or other financing agreements pursuant to
which Seller is or may be liable as guarantor, obligor or payor or otherwise for
the payment of money or guarantee of such payment (the "Debt Contracts").
(c) Other than as set forth in Schedule 3.12(c) of the Disclosure Schedule,
Seller is not in default with respect to any material obligation to be performed
under any Material Contract, Ordinary Course Contract or Debt Contract, and each
other party to a Material Contract, Ordinary Course Contract or Debt Contract
is, to the best knowledge of Seller not in default with respect to any material
obligation to be performed thereunder.
(d) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.12(d) of the Disclosure Schedule, no
consent by, notice to or approval from any third party is required under any of
the Material Contracts, Ordinary Course Contracts or Debt Contracts as a result
of or in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this
Agreement and/or the Related Agreements or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein.
SECTION 3.13. Employee Benefit Plans; Labor Relations.
(a) Schedule 3.13(a) of the Disclosure Schedule contains a complete and
accurate list of each employee benefit plan, program, agreement or arrangement,
whether written or oral, covering employees, former employees or directors of
Seller, or providing benefits to such persons in respect of services provided to
Seller (collectively, the "Benefit Plans"). Schedule 3.13(a) of the Disclosure
Schedule indicates which of the Benefit Plans is an "employee benefit plan"
within the meaning of Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), and which of the Benefit Plans is subject to
Section 302 or Title IV of ERISA.
(b) With respect to each Benefit Plan, Seller heretofore delivered to
Purchaser accurate and complete copies of such Benefit Plan and any amendments
thereto (or if the Benefit Plan is not a written plan, a description thereof),
and, if applicable, (i) any related trust or other funding vehicle, and (ii) any
reports or summaries required under ERISA and the most recent determination
letter received from the Internal Revenue Service with respect to each Benefit
Plan intended to qualify under section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended ("Code").
(c) As of the date hereof, except as set forth in Schedule 3.13(c) of the
Disclosure Schedule, Seller is not a party to any collective bargaining
agreement or other labor agreement with any union or labor organization, and
there is no activity or proceeding of any labor organization or employee group
to organize any such employees.
(d) Schedule 3.13(d) of the Disclosure Schedule contains a complete and
accurate list of the following information for each employee of Seller,
including each employee on leave of absence: name, job title; current
compensation paid or payable and any change in compensation since January 1,
1999; vacation accrued; and service credited for purposes of vesting and
eligibility to participate under any Benefit Plan. To the best of Seller's
knowledge no current officer or director or employee of Seller is a party to, or
is otherwise bound by, any agreement or arrangement, including any
confidentiality, non-competition, or proprietary rights agreement, between such
employee or officer or director or any other person that in any way materially
adversely affects the performance of his or her duties as an employee or officer
or director of Seller or the ability of Seller to conduct the Business.
SECTION 3.14. Taxes.
(a) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.14(a) of the Disclosure Schedule,
Seller has:
(i) timely filed or caused to be filed with appropriate governmental
agencies or departments all Federal, state, local and foreign returns (the "Tax
Returns") for Taxes (as hereinafter defined) required to be filed by it;
(ii) made available to Purchaser complete and accurate copies of such Tax
Returns for the past three (3) years; and
(iii) paid or caused to be paid all Taxes (including any additions or
penalties if any) required to be paid in respect of the periods for which its
Tax Returns are due, and will establish an adequate accrual or reserve for the
payment of all Taxes payable in respect of the period, including portions
thereof, subsequent to the last of said periods up to and including the Closing
Date.
(b) Seller is not a party to any action, suit or proceeding by any
Governmental Authority for the assessment or collection of Taxes, nor has any
claim or assessment for collection of Taxes been asserted against any of them,
and there is no audit examination, deficiency or refund litigation or matter in
controversy with respect to any Taxes that might result in a determination the
effect of which could have a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) The Tax Returns are complete and accurate in all material respects, and
the calculations and deductions set forth therein have been made, in all
respects, in compliance with all applicable Tax statutes, laws, rules and
regulations. Seller's Tax Returns have not been audited by the Internal Revenue
Service or by comparable state or local agencies.
(d) The term "Tax" shall include all taxes, charges, withholdings, fees,
levies, penalties, additions, interest or other assessments imposed by any
United States Federal, state or local and foreign or other taxing department or
authority on Seller (including, without limitation, as a result of being a
member of an affiliated, combined or unitary group or as a result of any
obligation arising out of an agreement to indemnify any other person), and
including, but not limited to, those related to income, gross receipts, gross
income, sales, use, excise, occupation, services, leasing, valuation, transfer,
license, customs duties or franchise.
SECTION 3.15. Environmental Matters.
(a) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.15(a) of the Disclosure Schedule, to
the best knowledge of Seller, there are no Hazardous Substances on, in, or under
any property or buildings currently or formerly owned, leased or operated by
Seller (the "Seller Facilities") the presence of which could reasonably be
expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.15(b) of the Disclosure Schedule, (i)
Seller is in full compliance with all Environmental Laws, (ii) Seller has
obtained all material permits required under any Environmental Law, and (iii)
Seller does not have knowledge of any notice of any suit, litigation,
arbitration, hearing, investigation, dispute or other action (whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative) brought by or before any court,
Governmental Authority or arbitrator relating to (A) any alleged noncompliance
with any requirement of any Environmental Law or (B) the presence or alleged
presence of Hazardous Substances in, under, or upon Seller Facilities or upon
the properties of any sites to which any of Seller's waste has been transported,
whether for disposal or for any other purpose, and whether against Seller or any
of the assets or properties of Seller, and Seller has no knowledge of any basis
for any such notice or actions.
(c) For purposes of this Agreement (i) "Hazardous Substances" means any
wastes, substances, or materials (whether solids, liquids or gases) that are
defined or regulated as hazardous or toxic under any Environmental Law,
including without limitation, substances defined as "hazardous wastes,"
"hazardous substances," "toxic substances," "radioactive materials," or other
similar designations in any Environmental Laws. "Hazardous Substances" includes,
without limitation, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, lead-based
paints and petroleum and petroleum products, and (ii) "Environmental Laws" means
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of
1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42
U.S.C. ss. 9601 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. ss. 2601 et
seq.; the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 9601 et seq.;
the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. ss. 1251 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42
U.S.C. ss. 300f et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 7401 et seq., each as
amended; or any other applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations,
ordinances, decrees, rules, judgments, orders or directives now or hereinafter
in effect relating to the protection of human health, safety or the environment,
or otherwise relating to Hazardous Substances generation, production, use,
storage, treatment, transportation or disposal.
SECTION 3.16. Compliance with Applicable Laws; Permits and Licenses.
(a) Schedule 3.16(a) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth all of the
licenses, franchises, permits, consents and authorizations necessary for the
lawful conduct of the Business. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.16(a) of the
Disclosure Schedule, Seller properly holds, and at all relevant times has held,
all material licenses, franchises, permits, consents and authorizations
necessary for the lawful conduct of the Business, and the Business is not being
and, during the relevant statute of limitations period, has not been conducted,
to the best knowledge of Seller, in material violation of any provision of any
material federal, state, local or foreign statute, law, ordinance, rule,
regulation, judgment, decree, order, concession, grant, franchise, permit,
consent or license or other governmental authorization or approval ("Law")
applicable to it.
(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.16(b) of the Disclosure Schedule,
Seller has not received any notification of any failure by Seller to comply with
any Law applicable to it.
SECTION 3.17. Absence of Questionable Payments. Neither Seller nor any
directors, officers, employees or agents thereof, acting on behalf of the
Business, nor any other person acting on their behalf on behalf of the Business:
(i) has made any political contributions in violation of Law;
(ii) has received any payments, services or gratuities which were not legal
to receive or which Seller or such persons should have known were not legal for
the payor or the provider to make or provide; or
(iii) has made any unlawful payments or given or agreed to give any gift or
similar benefit of more than nominal value to governmental officials in their
individual capacities for the purpose of assisting Seller in securing or
retaining any business opportunity, contract, permit or license or in conducting
its usual and customary operations or in clearing the shipment of goods through
customs in any country.
SECTION 3.18. Brokers' Fees and Commissions. Except as set forth on
Disclosure Schedule 3.18, neither Seller nor any of its directors, officers,
employees or agents has employed any investment banker, broker, finder or
intermediary, and no fee or other commission is owed to any third party, in
connection with the transactions contemplated herein.
SECTION 3.19. Proprietary Rights.
(a) Set forth in Schedule 3.19(a) of the Disclosure Schedule is a complete
and accurate list of all patents, patent applications, copyrights, trademarks,
trade names, websites, including sub-pages, urls and other intellectual property
in which Seller has proprietary rights (hereinafter referred to as the
"Proprietary Rights").
(b) The use of the Proprietary Rights does not infringe upon the rights of
any other person or entity, whether or not registered, patented or copyrighted.
Seller has not received any notice of a claim of such infringement nor, to the
best knowledge of Seller, were any such claims the subject of any action, suit
or proceeding involving Seller. All fees in connection with the same, if any,
are fully paid, and rights dependent in such payments are in full force and
effect.
(c) Seller has no knowledge of any infringement or improper use by any
third party of the Proprietary Rights, nor has Seller instituted any action,
suit or proceeding in which an act constituting an infringement of any of the
Proprietary Rights was alleged to have been committed by a third party.
(d) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.19(d) of the Disclosure Schedule,
there are no licenses, sublicenses or agreements relating to (i) the use by
third parties of the Proprietary Rights or (ii) the use by Seller of the
Proprietary Rights, and, to the best knowledge of Seller, there is no party with
an adverse interest or claim affecting any of the Proprietary Rights.
(e) Schedule 3.19(e) of the Disclosure Schedule identifies (i) all of the
software and computer databases (collectively, the "Computer Systems") that are
used in the conduct of the Business, (ii) whether such Computer Systems are
owned or licensed by Seller and, (iii) if licensed, the name of such licensor.
Except as set forth on Schedule 3.19(e) of the Disclosure Schedule, Seller has
all legal right to use the Computer Systems as they are currently being used,
and Purchaser will continue to have the legal right to use the Computer Systems
in this manner following the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein. The use of the Computer Systems does not infringe upon the rights of any
other person or entity, nor has Seller received any notice of a claim of such
infringement. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.19(e) of the Disclosure
Schedule, there are no licenses, sublicenses or other agreements relating to the
use of the Computer Systems by Seller or third parties. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.19(e) of the Disclosure Schedule, the Computer Systems function with
dates of January 1, 2000 and beyond ("Millennium Dates") in the same manner as
such Computer Systems operate with pre-Millennium Dates, including, without
limitation, as relates to the input, storage, calculation, transmission,
display, retrieval, processing and printing of Millennium Dates, and that the
Computer Systems will accurately and simultaneously process both pre-Millennium
Dates and Millennium Dates.
SECTION 3.20. Accounts Receivable; Payables.
(a) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.20 of the Disclosure Schedule, all
outstanding accounts and notes receivable reflected on the Financial Statements
were incurred in the ordinary course of business by Seller (collectively, the
"Closing Accounts Receivable"), are due and valid claims against account debtors
for goods or services delivered or rendered, and subject to no defenses, offsets
or counterclaims, except as specifically reserved against in such balance
sheets. The accruals or reserves reflected in the Financial Statements reflect
Seller's historical bad debt experience. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.20 of
the Disclosure Schedule, all Accounts Receivable arose in the ordinary course of
business. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.20 of the Disclosure Schedule, no
Accounts Receivable are subject to prior assignment or other Encumbrance. Except
as reflected in such Financial Statements or Schedule 3.20 to the Disclosure
Schedule, Seller has not incurred any liabilities to customers for discounts,
returns, promotional allowances or otherwise through the date of the Financial
Statements.
(b) All obligations of Seller for money owed, whether in respect of the
payment for goods and services, pursuant to financing arrangements or otherwise,
have been fully reflected in the Financial Statements or were incurred in the
ordinary course of business.
SECTION 3.21. Insurance. Schedule 3.21 of the Disclosure Schedule sets
forth a complete and accurate list (including the name of the insurer, name,
address and telephone number of the insurance broker or agent, type of coverage,
premium, policy number, limits of liability for personal injury and property
damage and expiration date) of all binders, policies of insurance, self
insurance programs or fidelity bonds, other than bonds for excise taxes and
custom duties provided in the ordinary course of business (collectively the
"Insurance Policies") maintained by Seller or for which Seller is a named
insured. All of the Insurance Policies have been issued under valid policies or
binders for the benefit of Seller, and are in amounts and for risks, casualties
and contingencies customarily insured against by enterprises with operations
similar to those of Seller. All of the Insurance Policies are currently valid,
issued, outstanding and enforceable, and each of the Insurance Policies shall
remain in full force and effect at least through the respective expiration dates
set forth in Schedule 3.22 of the Disclosure Schedule, except that Seller does
not represent that such policies are assignable.. There are no pending or
asserted claims against any Insurance Policy as to which any insurer has denied
liability, and there are no claims under any Insurance Policy that have been
disallowed or improperly filed.
SECTION 3.22. Real Estate.
(a) Seller does not own any real property.
(b) Schedule 3.22(b) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and
accurate list of all real property leased or subleased by or on behalf of Seller
(the "Real Estate Leases"). Seller has been in peaceable possession of the
premises covered by the Real Estate Leases since the commencement date of the
original term of such Real Estate Lease. Other than as set forth on Schedule
3.23(b) of the Disclosure Schedule, Seller has delivered to Purchaser accurate,
correct, and complete copies of the Real Estate Leases, as amended, which
leases, as amended, are in full force and effect and constitute valid and
binding obligations of the respective parties thereto. There have not been and
there currently are not any material defaults under said leases by Seller, and
to the best of Seller's knowledge, any other party, and no event has occurred
which (whether with or without notice, lapse of time, or the happening or
occurrence of any other event) would constitute a default thereunder entitling
the landlord to terminate the lease. Subject to obtaining the consents as set
forth in the Disclosure Schedule, the continuation, validity, and effectiveness
of all such leases under the current rentals and other current material terms
thereof will in no way be affected by the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
SECTION 3.23. Transactions with Insiders. Except as set forth in Schedule
3.23 of the Disclosure Schedule, no Insider (as hereinafter defined): (i) owns,
directly or indirectly, any debt, equity or other interest or investment in any
corporation, association or other entity which is a competitor, lessor, lessee,
customer, supplier or advertiser of Seller, or otherwise has a business
relationship with Seller; (ii) has pending or has threatened any action, suit,
proceeding or other claim against or owes any amount to, or is owed any amount
by Seller, other than for amounts accrued in the ordinary course of employment;
(iii) has any interest in or owns any property or right used in the conduct of
the operations of the Business; (iv) has lent or advanced any money to, or
borrowed any money from, or guaranteed or otherwise become liable for any
indebtedness or other obligations of Seller, which loans, debts or guarantees
are now outstanding or will be outstanding on the Closing Date; or (v) is a
party to any material contract, lease, agreement, arrangement or commitment,
whether oral or written, express or implied, concerning the operations of the
Business (other than employment agreements listed in any schedule to the
Disclosure Schedule). The term "Insider" shall mean Seller or any director,
officer, employee, agent or stockholder of Seller or any member of the immediate
family of any such person or any corporation, partnership, trust or other entity
in which Seller, or any director, officer, employee, agent or stockholder of
Seller or any family member of any such person has a five percent (5%) or
greater interest or is a director, officer, employee, agent, joint venturer or
partner or trustee. The term "Insider" also shall include any entity which
controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with any of the
individuals or entities described in the preceding sentence.
SECTION 3.24. Regulatory Reports. To the best of Seller's knowledge, Seller
has filed all reports, registrations and statements the failure of which could
have had a Material Adverse Effect, together with any amendments required to be
made with respect thereto, that it was required to file in the last five (5)
year period with any Governmental Authority, and has paid all fees or
assessments due and payable in connection therewith.
SECTION 3.25. Customers of Seller. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.25 of
the Disclosure Schedule, Seller does not know of any fact, condition or event
(including, without limitation, the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein) which would materially adversely affect the relationship of
Seller with its customers.
SECTION 3.26. Powers of Attorney; Guaranties. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.26 of the Disclosure Schedule, each Seller has not granted any power
of attorney, revocable or irrevocable, that currently remains outstanding, nor
does there exist any obligation or liability on the part of Seller, either
actual, accrued, accruing or contingent, as guarantor, surety, co-signer,
endorser, co-maker or indemnitor in respect of the obligation of any person,
firm, organization or other entity.
SECTION 3.27. Website. Schedule 3.27 of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth
available data for the past six months concerning visits to Seller's website.
SECTION 3.28. Accuracy of Representations. No representation or warranty
contained in this Article III contains any untrue statement of a material fact
or omits to state a material fact required to be stated herein or necessary in
order to make the statements herein, in light of the circumstances under which
they are made, not misleading.
SECTION 3.29. Seller's Knowledge. The "Seller's knowledge" or "the best of
Seller's knowledge" shall mean the knowledge of any director, officer or
managerial employee, and shall include information which such individuals
actually knew or should have known through the performance of the duties of such
individuals in a manner that is customary in the industry.
ARTICLE IV.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SILVERZIPPER AND PURCHASER
silverzipper and Purchaser hereby represent and warrant to Seller,
severally, and not jointly, as of the date hereof (except as to any
representation or warranty which specifically relates to an earlier date) and as
of the Closing Date, as follows:
SECTION 4.1. Organization and Qualification. silverzipper and Purchaser are
corporations duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of their states of incorporation, with all requisite power and authority
and legal right to own assets, to lease properties, and to conduct its business
as presently conducted.
SECTION 4.2. Authorization. silverzipper and Purchaser have full corporate
power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Related
Documents and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein which are their
respective obligations. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
Related Documents by silverzipper and Purchaser and the performance by
silverzipper and Purchaser of their respective obligations hereunder have been
duly authorized by all requisite corporate action. This Agreement and the
Related Documents have been duly and validly executed and delivered by
silverzipper and Purchaser and constitute the legal, valid and binding
obligation of silverzipper and Purchaser, respectively, enforceable against
silverzipper and Purchaser in accordance with their terms, except to the extent
that such enforcement may be subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or
similar laws relating to creditors' rights and remedies generally.
SECTION 4.3. No Violation. Neither the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the Related Documents by silverzipper and Purchaser, nor the
performance by silverzipper or Purchaser of its respective obligations
hereunder, will:
(a) violate or result in any breach of any provision of silverzipper and
Purchaser's certificate of incorporation or by-laws, respectively; or
(b) violate any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, rule or
regulation of any court or Governmental Authority applicable to silverzipper and
Purchaser, respectively.
SECTION 4.4. Consents and Approvals. Except as listed on Schedule 4.4 of
the Disclosure Schedule, no filing or registration with, no notice to and no
permit, authorization, consent or approval of any third party or any
Governmental Authority not heretofore delivered to Seller is necessary for
silverzipper and Purchaser's respective consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein.
SECTION 4.5. Brokers' Fees and Commissions. Neither silverzipper nor
Purchaser has employed any investment banker, broker, finder or intermediary,
and such no fee or other commission is owed to any third party, in connection
with the transactions contemplated herein except for JSB Associates, the fees of
which are subject to a separate agreement between silverzipper and JSB
Associates.
SECTION 4.6 SEC Reports. Information included in Purchaser's reports filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission since July 1999 are accurate in all
material respects.
SECTION 4.7 Accuracy of Representations. No representation or warranty
contained in this Article IV contains any untrue statement of a material fact or
omits to state a material fact required to be stated herein or necessary in
order to make the statements herein, in light of the circumstances under which
they are made, not misleading.
ARTICLE V.
COVENANTS
SECTION 5.1. Conduct of Seller's Business Prior to the Closing. During the
period from the date of this Agreement and to the Closing Date, Seller agrees
that, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement or to the
extent that Purchaser shall otherwise consent in writing, Seller shall carry on
the Business in the usual, regular and ordinary course in substantially the same
manner as heretofore conducted in all material respects. Seller agrees to
promptly notify Purchaser within two (2) business days of any event or series of
events which has resulted in any of the representations and warranties as to
Seller being misleading in any material respect. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, prior to the Closing, and except as expressly contemplated or
permitted by this Agreement, Seller will not, without the prior written consent
of Purchaser, take any action that would constitute a change which violates the
terms of Section 3.8 hereof.
SECTION 5.2. Access to Information. During the period from the date of this
Agreement to the Closing, at reasonable times without causing unreasonable
disruption to the Business, Seller shall give silverzipper and Purchaser and its
authorized representatives full access to all personnel, offices and other
facilities, and to all books and records of Seller (including, without
limitation, Tax Returns and accounting work papers) and will permit silverzipper
and Purchaser to make, and will fully cooperate with regard to, such inspections
in order to conduct, among other things, interviews of individuals and visual
inspections of facilities as Purchaser may reasonably require and will fully
cooperate in such interviews and inspections and will cause Seller's officers to
furnish to Purchaser such financial and operating data and other information
with respect to the Business and the Assets as Purchaser may from time to time
reasonably request. silverzipper and Purchaser agree that they will keep
confidential all trade secrets and proprietary information of Seller
("Confidential Information") learned as a consequence of the transactions
contemplated hereby, and will similarly cause its respective representatives and
agents to maintain such confidentiality. This confidentiality provision shall
survive the Closing and any termination of this Agreement, but shall become
inoperative as to any Confidential Information (i) after the Closing, (ii) which
is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a
disclosure by a party, or such party's representative, in violation of this
confidentiality provision, (iii) which becomes available on a nonconfidential
basis from a source other than the party to this Agreement furnishing the
Confidential Information or any of its representatives, which source is entitled
to disclose such information, or (iv) which was already known on a
nonconfidential basis prior to its disclosure by Seller or its representatives.
In the event of a breach or threatened breach of the confidentiality provisions
of this Section 5.2 by silverzipper or Purchaser, Seller shall be entitled to
institute legal proceedings to enforce the specific performance of this Section
5.2 and to enjoin silverzipper and Purchaser from any violation or further
violation of this Section 5.2.
SECTION 5.3. Maintenance of Employee and Customer Relations. During the
period from the date of this Agreement to the Closing, Seller shall use all
reasonable commercial efforts to retain the services and goodwill of its
employees and to maintain the goodwill of its customers, and shall not take, nor
permit any director, officer, employee, agent or independent contractor of
Seller to take, any action (i) with respect to any employee, which action is
intended to solicit, entice, persuade or induce such employee to terminate its
employment with Seller which action is in contravention of the foregoing
requirements, and (ii) with respect to its customers, which action is intended
to cause its customers, to terminate or substantially diminish their business
dealings with Seller which action is in contravention of the foregoing
requirements.
SECTION 5.4. All Reasonable Efforts. Subject to the terms and conditions
herein provided, each of the parties hereto agrees to use all reasonable efforts
to take, or cause to be taken, all action, and to do, or cause to be done as
promptly as practicable, all things necessary, proper and advisable under
applicable laws and regulations to consummate the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement including, without limitation, fulfillment of the Conditions of
Closing set forth in Article VI hereof. If at any time after the Closing any
further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this
Agreement including, without limitation, the execution of additional
instruments, the proper officers and directors of Purchaser and of Seller shall
take all such necessary action.
SECTION 5.5. Consents and Approvals. The parties hereto each will cooperate
with one another and use all reasonable efforts to prepare all necessary
documentation to effect promptly all necessary filings and to obtain all
necessary permits, consents, approvals, orders and authorizations of or any
exemptions by, all third parties and Governmental Authorities necessary to
consummate the transactions contemplated herein.
SECTION 5.6. Public Announcements. silverzipper and Purchaser, on the one
hand, and Seller, on the other hand, will consult with each other and will
mutually agree upon the content and timing of any press releases or other public
statements with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and
shall not issue any such press release or make any such public statement prior
to such consultation and agreement, except as may be required by applicable law
or based upon the advice of counsel that such disclosure would be prudent under
applicable securities laws, provided that such party shall devote its best
efforts to inform the other party in advance as to the timing and contents of
the proposed disclosure.
SECTION 5.7. Confidentiality. For a period of five (5) years from the
Closing Date, Seller shall not use, publish, or disclose to any other person any
confidential or proprietary information comprising part of the Assets or
relating to the Business or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
provided, however, that the foregoing restrictions shall not apply to
information: (a) that is necessary to enforce the rights of Seller under, or
defend against a claim asserted under, this or any other agreement with
Purchaser, (b) that is necessary or appropriate to disclose to any Governmental
or Regulatory Authority having jurisdiction over Seller, or as otherwise
required by law, or (c) that becomes generally known other than through a breach
of this Agreement by Seller. Seller acknowledges that there is not an adequate
remedy at law for the breach of this Section 5.7 and that, in addition to any
other remedies available, injunctive relief may be granted for any such breach.
SECTION 5.8. Non-Competition. For a period of five (5) years after the
Closing Date, the Seller shall not, directly or indirectly, (i) manufacture,
market or sell any product or service which has the same or substantially the
same form, function and primary application as any product or service
manufactured, marketed or sold by the Seller on or prior to the Closing Date or
(ii) engage in any business competitive with the business of the Seller as
conducted on the date hereof and on the Closing Date, in the United States or
any other country in which the Seller conducted its business during the two
years prior to the Closing Date. The parties hereto agree that the duration and
geographic scope of the non-competition provisions set forth in this Section 5.8
are reasonable. In the event that any court determines that the duration or the
geographic scope, or both, are unreasonable and that such provisions are to that
extent unenforceable, the parties hereto agree that the provisions shall remain
in full force and effect for the greatest time period and in the greatest area
that would not render them unenforceable. The parties intend that these
non-competition provisions shall be deemed to be a series of separate covenants,
one for each and every county of each and every state of the United States of
America and each and every political subdivision of each and every country
outside the United States of America where these provisions are intended to be
effective. The parties agree that damages are an inadequate remedy for any
breach of these provisions and that the Purchaser shall, whether or not it is
pursuing any potential remedies at law, be entitled to equitable relief in the
form of preliminary and permanent injunctions without bond or other security
upon any actual or threatened breach of these non-competition provisions.
SECTION 5.9. Disclosure Supplements. Prior to the Closing, Seller will
promptly supplement or amend the Disclosure Schedule with respect to any matter
heretofore existing or hereafter arising which, if existing, occurring or known
at the date of this Agreement, would have been required to be set forth or
described in such Disclosure Schedule or which is necessary to correct any
information in such Disclosure Schedule which has been rendered inaccurate
thereby. For purposes of determining the accuracy of the representations and
warranties of Seller contained in Article III hereof and for purposes of
determining satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 6.2 hereof, the
Disclosure Schedule delivered by Seller shall be deemed to include only that
information contained therein on the date of this Agreement and shall be deemed
to exclude any information contained in any subsequent supplement or amendment
thereto.
SECTION 5.10. Restrictions on Transfer of the Assets and Capital Stock.
Seller agrees that prior to a termination under this Agreement pursuant to
Section 8.7 and Section 8.8 hereof it will not directly or indirectly sell,
assign, transfer, give, pledge, encumber or otherwise dispose of any portion of
the Assets. Seller shall not issue or declare any dividend or distribution of
any kind in relation to its capital stock.
SECTION 5.11. Employees Continued Association with the Business. Prior to
Closing, Purchaser and Seller shall meet to discuss which, if any, of Seller's
employees Purchaser shall make an offer of employment to and Seller shall
facilitate and not interfere with Purchaser's employment of any such employees.
Purchaser shall have no obligation to such employees for any compensation,
benefits, severance, or similar items for or relating to the period on or prior
to Closing, and Seller shall not be considered a third party beneficiary of any
employment or benefits provided such employees, except as expressly set forth
herein.
SECTION 5.12. Notification of Certain Events. Seller shall notify Purchaser
within two (2) business days in accordance with Section 8.4, of any event which
could have a Material Adverse Effect on the Business or which would constitute a
breach by Seller of its obligations hereunder.
SECTION 5.13. Additional Employment Agreement. Seller shall not, without
the written consent of Purchaser, amend the terms of any existing employment
agreement to which Seller is a party or enter into any new employment agreement
with any person.
SECTION 5.14. Maintain Corporate Structure. Seller shall not merge,
restructure or reorganize in any manner that shall have the effect of changing
any aspect of, or ownership rights in, its capital stock including, but not
limited to, creating appraisal rights or diluting Seller's shareholders'
interest.
SECTION 5.15. Rule 144. After closing, silverzipper shall remain current in
its reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any successor
statute and shall take such other actions as are reasonable and customary to
permit the use of Rule 144 of the General Rules and Regulations promulgated
under the Securities Act of 1933 by holders of restricted securities of
silverzipper.
ARTICLE VI.
CLOSING CONDITIONS
SECTION 6.1. Conditions to Each Party's Obligations under this Agreement.
Each party's obligations under Article I and Article II of this Agreement shall
be subject to each of the Parties having obtained any and all approvals,
consents, licenses, permits and authorizations from Governmental Authorities, in
form and substance satisfactory to the other Party, necessary to permit such
Party to perform its obligations hereunder, to consummate the transactions
contemplated herein, and to continue to conduct the Business as presently
conducted and in accordance with applicable Law.
SECTION 6.2. Conditions to the Obligations of Purchaser. silverzipper and
Purchaser's obligations under Article I and Article II of this Agreement shall
be further subject to the satisfaction or to the waiver by silverzipper and
Purchaser of the following conditions precedent:
(a) Performance of Obligations of Seller. Seller's obligations shall have
been duly performed in all material respects, and each of the representations
and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct,
in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing
as if made immediately prior to the Closing (except as to any representation or
warranty which specifically relates to another date), and Purchaser shall have
received a certificate to that effect signed by an officer of Seller.
(b) Secretary's Certificate. Purchaser shall have received from the
Secretary of Seller, enclosing the certified certificate of incorporation and
by-laws of Seller, corporate resolutions authorizing all of the transactions
contemplated herein, and a good standing certificate of Seller dated as of a
date reasonably close to the Closing Date.
(c) Employment and Non-Compete Agreements. Employment and non-compete
agreements substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibits A and B, shall
have been executed by Messrs. Adam Runsdorf and Brett Jaffy and delivered to
Purchaser.
(d) Contract Consents. Any and all requisite consents, waivers or
authorizations from third parties required for the assumption by Purchaser of
the Material Contracts listed on Section 3.12(a) of the Disclosure Schedule, the
Ordinary Course Contracts and which are part of the Assumed Liabilities shall
have been obtained without any adverse effect on the terms of such contracts.
(e) Changes of Names of Seller. Purchaser shall have received a duly
executed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Seller, and all
terminations or amendments to the foreign qualifications, registrations,
fictitious names, doing business and similar filings, registrations or
certificates of Seller deleting and removing any trademarks or trade names,
referred to in Section 3.19 hereof of any variation of such trademarks or trade
names, in each case in a form reasonably acceptable to Purchaser and suitable
for filing with each applicable Governmental Authority.
(f) Bill of Sale. Purchaser shall have received a Bill of Sale selling and
transferring to Purchaser the Business and all of the Assets, executed by Seller
and substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C.
(g) Financial Condition of Seller. At the time of the Closing, there shall
be no default, or an event which with the passage of time and/or the giving of
notice would constitute an event of default, under any Seller agreement related
to the lending of money or capitalized lease obligations. This transaction shall
have been consented to, as required by Seller's lenders, and there shall be no
acceleration of any debt, or a change in the terms of such debt, because of this
transaction.
(h) Liabilities. On the Closing Date, the only liabilities of Seller shall
be those incurred in the ordinary course of business. There shall be no material
litigation pending or threatened.
(i) Other Documents. Purchaser shall have received any such other documents
or other materials it may reasonably request to consummate the transactions
contemplated herein, including, without limitation, the legal opinion of
Seller's counsel in a form reasonably acceptable to Purchaser.
SECTION 6.3. Conditions to the Obligations of Seller. Seller's obligations
under Article I and Article II of this Agreement shall be further subject to the
satisfaction or to the waiver by Seller of the following conditions precedent:
(a) Payment. Purchaser shall have delivered the Subject Shares as set forth
in Section 2.2 hereof.
(b) Performance of Obligations of Purchaser. Each of the Closing
obligations of Purchaser shall have been duly performed, and the representations
and warranties of Purchaser contained in this Agreement shall be true and
correct, in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the
Closing Date as though made immediately prior to the Closing (except as to any
representation or warranty which specifically relates to another date), and
Seller shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by an officer of
Purchaser.
(c) Secretary's Certificate. Seller shall have received from the Secretary
of Purchaser, a certificate enclosing appropriate corporate resolutions
authorizing Purchaser's performance of the transactions contemplated herein, and
a good standing certificate of Purchaser dated as of a date reasonably close to
the Closing Date.
(d) Employment and Non-Compete Agreements. Employment and non-compete
agreements substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibits A and B, shall
have been executed by the Purchaser and silverzipper and delivered to Messrs.
Adam Runsdorf and Brett Jaffy.
(e) Financial Condition of silverzipper. At the time of the Closing, there
shall be no default, or an event which with the passage of time and/or the
giving of notice would constitute an event of default, under any silverzipper
agreement related to the lending of money or capitalized lease obligations. This
transaction shall have been consented to, as required by silverzipper's lenders,
and there shall be no acceleration of any debt, or a change in the terms of such
debt, because of this transaction
(f) Other Documents. Seller shall have received from Purchaser any such
other documents or other materials Seller may reasonably request to consummate
the transactions contemplated herein, including, without limitation, the legal
opinion of Purchaser's counsel in a form reasonably acceptable to Seller.
ARTICLE VII.
SURVIVAL AND INDEMNIFICATION
SECTION 7.1. Survival. All representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements contained in this Agreement and the Related Documents shall be deemed
to have been relied upon by the parties hereto, and shall survive the Closing;
provided that any such representations, warranties, covenants and agreements
shall be fully effective and enforceable only for a period of three (3) years
following the Closing Date, and shall thereafter be of no further force or
effect, except that the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.13
(Employee Benefit Plans; Labor Relations), Section 3.14 (Taxes) and Section 3.15
(Environmental Matters). Additionally, the parties agree that the
indemnification obligations set forth in this Article VII shall survive with
respect to any Existing Litigation and as to any claims made within the
applicable survival period until finally resolved. The representations,
warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in this Agreement or in any
certificate, schedule, document, or other writing delivered by or on behalf of
any party pursuant hereto shall not be affected by any investigation,
verification, examination or knowledge acquired or capable of being acquired by
any other party hereto or by any person acting on behalf of any such other
party.
SECTION 7.2. Indemnification of silverzipper and Purchaser. From and after
the Closing, Seller agrees to, indemnify, defend and hold harmless silverzipper
and Purchaser and their respective directors, officers, employees, owners,
agents and affiliates and their successors and assigns or heirs and personal
representatives, as the case may be (each a "Purchaser Indemnified Party") from
and against, and to promptly pay to or reimburse a Purchaser Indemnified Party
for, any and all losses, damages and expenses (including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' and other advisors' fees and expenses), suits, actions,
claims, deficiencies, liabilities or obligations (collectively, the "Losses")
sustained by such Purchaser Indemnified Party relating to, caused by or
resulting from:
(a) any misrepresentation, breach of warranty, or failure to fulfill or
satisfy any covenant or agreement made by Seller;
(b) the operations and business of Seller through the Closing Date, to the
extent such Losses do not constitute Assumed Liabilities; and
(c) the Excluded Liabilities.
SECTION 7.3. Indemnification of the Seller. From and after the Closing,
Purchaser agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller and its
directors, officers, employees, owners, agents and affiliates and their
successors and assigns or heirs and personal representatives, as the case may be
(each, a "Seller Indemnified Party") from and against, and to promptly pay to or
reimburse a Seller Indemnified Party for, any and all Losses sustained by such
Seller Indemnified Party relating to, caused by or resulting from:
(a) any misrepresentation, breach of warranty, or failure to fulfill or
satisfy any covenant or agreement made by silverzipper and Purchaser contained
herein or in any of the Related Documents;
(b) the operation of the Business by Purchaser after the Closing; and
(c) the Assumed Liabilities.
SECTION 7.4. Indemnification Procedure for Third Party Claims Against
Indemnified Parties.
(a) In the event that subsequent to the Closing any Purchaser Indemnified
Party or Seller Indemnified Party (each, an "Indemnified Party") receives notice
of the assertion of any claim or of the commencement of any action, suit or
proceeding by any entity who is not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Party
Claim," which term also shall encompass all Existing Litigation) against such
Indemnified Party, with respect to which Purchaser or Seller (the "Indemnifying
Party"), as the case may be, are required to provide indemnification under this
Agreement, the Indemnified Party shall promptly give written notice, together
with a statement of any available information regarding such claim
(collectively, the "Third Party Indemnification Notice"), to the Indemnifying
Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, upon delivering written
notice to the Indemnified Party (the "Defense Notice") within thirty (30) days
after receipt from an Indemnified Party of a Third Party Indemnification Notice,
to conduct, at the Indemnifying Party's sole cost and expense, the defense
against such Third Party Claim in the Indemnifying Party's own name, or, if
necessary, in the name of the Indemnified Party; provided, however, that the
Indemnified Party shall have the right to reasonably approve the defense counsel
representing the Indemnifying Party, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
(b) In the event that the Indemnifying Party shall fail to give the Defense
Notice within the time and as prescribed by Section 7.4(a) hereof, then in any
such event the Indemnified Party shall have the right to conduct such defense in
good faith with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party, but the
Indemnified Party shall be prohibited from compromising or settling any such
claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(c) In the event that the Indemnifying Party delivers a Defense Notice and
thereby elects to conduct the defense of the subject Third Party Claim, the
Indemnified Party will cooperate with and make available to the Indemnifying
Party such assistance and materials as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably
request, all at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party. Regardless
of which party defends such claim, the other party hereto shall have the right
at its own cost and expense to participate in the defense assisted by counsel of
its own choosing. Without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, the Indemnifying Party will
not enter into any settlement of any Third Party Claim if pursuant to or as a
result of such settlement, such settlement would lead to liability or create any
financial or other obligation on the part of the Indemnified Party for which the
Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder. If a firm decision
is made to settle a Third Party Claim, which offer the Indemnifying Party is
permitted to settle under this Section 7.4(c), and the Indemnifying Party
desires to accept and agree to such offer, the Indemnifying Party will give at
least ten (10) calendar days prior written notice to the Indemnified Party to
that effect, setting forth in reasonable detail the terms and conditions of any
such settlement (the "Settlement Notice"). If the Indemnified Party objects to
such firm offer within ten (10) calendar days after its receipt of such
Settlement Notice, the Indemnified Party may continue to contest or defend such
Third Party Claim and, in such event, the maximum liability of the Indemnifying
Party as to such Third Party Claim will not exceed the amount of such settlement
offer described in the Settlement Notice, plus costs and expenses paid or
incurred by the Indemnified Party up to the point such Settlement Notice had
been delivered. If an Indemnified Party settles any Third Party Claim without
the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party
shall have no obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party under this Article
VII with respect to such Third Party Claim.
(d) Any judgment entered or settlement agreed upon in the manner provided
herein shall be binding upon the Indemnifying Party, and shall be conclusively
deemed to be an obligation with respect to which the Indemnified Party is
entitled to prompt indemnification hereunder, subject to the Indemnifying
Party's right to appeal an appealable judgment or order. Such indemnification
shall be required to be made no later than the tenth day following the
expiration of any period in which an appeal may be taken, and shall be satisfied
by payment of the amount thereof by the Indemnifying Party in cash.
SECTION 7.5. Failure to Give Timely Third Party Indemnification Notice. Any
failure by an Indemnified Party to give a timely, complete or accurate Third
Party Indemnification Notice as provided in this Article VII will not affect the
rights or obligations of any party hereunder except and only to the extent that,
as a result of such failure, any party entitled to receive such Third Party
Indemnification Notice was deprived of its right to recover any payment under
its applicable insurance coverage or was otherwise adversely affected or damaged
as a result of such failure to give a timely, complete and accurate Third Party
Indemnification Notice.
SECTION 7.6. Notice of Claims. In the case of a claim for
indemnification other than pursuant to Section 7.4 hereof, upon determination by
a Purchaser Indemnified Party or a Seller Indemnified Party, as the case may be,
that it has a claim for indemnification, the Indemnified Party shall deliver
notice of such claim (each, an "Indemnification Notice") to the Indemnifying
Party, setting forth in reasonable detail the basis of such claim for
indemnification under Section 7.2 or Section 7.3 and the Indemnified Party's
reasonable estimate of the dollar amount of such claim (the "Estimated
Indemnification Amount"). Upon the Indemnification Notice having been given to
the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days in
which to notify the Indemnified Party in writing (the "Dispute Notice") that the
amount of the claim for indemnification is in dispute, setting forth in
reasonable detail the basis of such dispute. In the event that a Dispute Notice
is not given to the Indemnified Party within the required thirty (30) day period
the Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to pay to the Indemnified Party in the
amount set forth in the Indemnification Notice within sixty (60) days after the
date that the Indemnification Notice had been given to the Indemnifying Party.
In the event that a Dispute Notice is timely given to an Indemnified Party,
the parties hereto shall have thirty (30) days to resolve any such dispute. In
the event that such dispute is not resolved by such parties within such period,
the parties shall have the right to pursue all legal remedies available under
Section 8.5.
ARTICLE VIII.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 8.1. Amendment and Modification; Waiver of Compliance. Neither
silverzipper nor Purchaser, on the one hand, nor Seller, on the other hand, will
be deemed as a consequence of any delay, failure, omission, forbearance or other
indulgence of such party: (i) to have waived, or to be estopped from exercising,
any of its rights or remedies under this Agreement; or (ii) to have modified or
amended any of the terms of this Agreement, unless such modification or
amendment is set forth in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby.
No single or partial exercise by Purchaser or Seller of any right or remedy will
preclude any other right or remedy, and a waiver expressly made in writing on
one occasion will be effective only in that specific instance and only for the
precise purpose for which given, and will not be construed as a consent to or a
waiver of any right or remedy on any future occasion or a waiver of any right or
remedy against any other party.
SECTION 8.2. Validity. If any provision of this Agreement or the
application of any such provision to any party hereto or any circumstances
relating hereto shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid and unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement or the
application of such provision to such party or circumstances, other than those
to which it is so determined to be invalid and unenforceable, shall not be
affected thereby, and each provision hereof shall be validated and shall be
enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
SECTION 8.3. Parties in Interest. This Agreement shall not confer upon any
other person any rights or remedies of any nature whatsoever.
SECTION 8.4. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be deemed given upon the earlier to occur of delivery
thereof if by hand or upon receipt if sent by mail (registered or certified
mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested) or on the second next business
day after deposit if sent by a recognized overnight delivery service or upon
transmission if sent by facsimile (in each case with receipt verified) as
follows:
(a) If to Purchaser:
Adam P. Runsdorf, CEO
Greek Central.com, Inc.
1141 South Roger's Circle, Ste. 3
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Facsimile: (561) 391-0097
With a copy to:
Matthew Miller, Esq.
Atlas Pearlman Trop & Borkson
350 East Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas Centre, Ste. 1700
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Facsimile: (954) 766-7800
(b) if to Seller, to:
Mr. Paul E. Palmeri, CEO
silverzipper.com, Inc.
350 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10118
Facsimile: (212) 563-7098
With a copy to:
Stuart M. Sieger, Esq.
Ruskin Moscou Evans & Faltischek P.C.
170 Old Country Road
Mineola, New York 11501
Facsimile: (516) 663-6647
provided that each of the parties hereto shall promptly notify the other parties
hereto of any change of address, which address shall become such party's address
for the purposes of this Section 8.4.
SECTION 8.5. Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of New York, without regard to the choice of law principles
thereof. In the event of a controversy, an action or other proceeding shall be
brought only in the federal and state courts sitting in the City, County and
State of New York. Service shall be made in the same manner as notice is given
hereunder. The party prevailing shall be entitled to recover its reasonable
legal fees and expenses from the party not prevailing.
SECTION 8.6. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Related Documents
embody the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto and
supersede all prior agreements and understandings between the parties hereto,
whether written or oral, express or implied, with respect to such subject matter
herein and therein.
SECTION 8.7. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the
transactions contemplated hereby may be abandoned:
(i) by mutual written consent of silverzipper, Purchaser and Seller;
(ii) by Purchaser, if any of the representations or warranties of Seller
contained herein are not in all material respects true, accurate and complete or
if Seller breaches any covenant or agreement contained herein in any material
respect and does not remedy the same upon ten (10) days' notice;
(iii) by Purchaser, if any required third party consents of Seller are not
obtained or become unobtainable at no cost to Purchaser and without any adverse
effect on the terms of such third party agreements;
(iv) by Seller, if any required third party consents of Purchaser are not
obtained or become unobtainable at no cost to Seller and without any adverse
effect on the terms of such third party agreements;
(v) by Seller, if any of the representations or warranties of silverzipper
and Purchaser contained herein are not in all material respects true, accurate
and complete or if silverzipper and/or Purchaser breaches any covenant or
agreement contained herein in any material respect and does not remedy the same
upon ten (10) days' notice; or
(vi) by either Purchaser or Seller, if the Closing has not taken place on
or before March 1, 2000, unless the failure to consummate the Closing on or
prior to such date is solely due to such party's fault.
SECTION 8.8. Effect of Termination. In the event of a termination of this
Agreement pursuant to Section 8.7, written notice thereof shall promptly be
given to the other party hereto and this Agreement shall terminate and the
transactions contemplated hereby shall be abandoned without further action by
the other party hereto, and this Agreement shall forthwith become void and have
no further effect, without any liability on the part of any party hereto or its
affiliates, directors, officers or shareholders. Notwithstanding such
termination and anything contained to the contrary herein, each party shall have
the right to seek all legal remedies available under Section 8.5.
SECTION 8.9. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned by operation
of law or otherwise, except that this Agreement may be assigned by Purchaser to
an affiliated corporation or other affiliated entity. Upon any such assignment,
such affiliate shall become a party to this Agreement and all references herein
to Purchaser shall refer to such affiliate. Subject to the foregoing, this
Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by
the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
SECTION 8.9.1. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses in
connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and their
respective due diligence reviews whether or not the transactions contemplated by
this agreement are consummated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to
be executed as of the date first above written.
SILVERZIPPER.COM, INC.
By: /s/ Paul E. Palmeri
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Name: Paul E. Palmeri
Title: Chief Executive Officer
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SILVERZIPPER INTERNET, INC.
By:/s/ Paul E. Palmeri
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Name: Paul E. Palmeri
Title: Chief Executive Officer
GREEKCENTRAL.COM, INC.
By: /s/ Adam Runsdorf
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Name: Adam Runsdorf
Title: President
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT dated as of March 2, 2000, by and between SILVERZIPPER
INTERNET, INC., a Florida corporation (the "Company"), and wholly owned
subsidiary of silverzipper.com, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("silverzipper"),
with offices located at 1141 South Rogers Circle, Suite 3, Boca Raton, Florida
33487, and BRETT JAFFY, residing at 12312 Cascades Pointe Drive, Boca Raton, FL
33428 (the "Executive").
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the Company is the owner and operator of one or more Internet
businesses related to the greekcentral.com website owned by the Company.
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to assure itself of the services of the
Executive for the period provided in this Agreement, and the Executive is
willing to serve in the employ of the Company on a full-time basis for said
period, and upon the other terms and conditions hereinafter provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and the Executive, intending to be legally
bound, agree as follows:
1. Employment. The Company hereby employs the Executive and the Executive
hereby accepts employment with the Company, all in accordance with the terms and
conditions hereof, for a term commencing on the date hereof and ending (subject
to the provisions of Section 5 hereof) three (3) years thereafter (the "Term").
The Term shall then extend automatically in one (1) year increments, subject to
termination by notice given by either party to the other not less than three (3)
months prior to the commencement of any one year extension.
2. Duties.
2.1 During the Term, the Executive shall be employed by the Company and
shall serve as an executive officer, and shall perform such executive duties and
have such powers relating to the Company, as the Board of Directors may specify
from time to time, which shall be consistent with the position of an executive
officer. The services will be provided by the Executive primarily in the Boca
Raton, Florida area, and the Executive will travel as necessary for meetings
outside of such area.
2.2 During the Term, the Executive shall devote his full business time,
attention and energy to the business and affairs of the Company and shall not
engage, directly or indirectly, in any other business, employment or occupation,
except for non-substantial amounts of time related to other investments .
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3. Compensation.
3.1 As compensation for his services and undertakings pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement, the Executive shall receive base compensation at the rate of
Ninety Thousand ($90,000) Dollars per year (the "Base Compensation"). The Base
Compensation shall be payable at such regular times and intervals as the Company
customarily pays its employees from time to time.
3.2 The Executive be granted one or more performance bonuses as determined
by the Board of Directors of the Company.
3.3 Upon the commencement of the Term, silverzipper shall grant the
Executive an option to purchase 130,000 shares of common stock of silverzipper
at a price of $5.00 per share on silverzipper's standard form of agreement,
which includes adjustments for stock splits, dividends, combinations and
recapitalizations and reorganizations, vesting 50,000 shares immediately, 40,000
shares after one year of service hereunder and 40,000 shares after two years of
service hereunder.
3.4 The Executive shall have the right to participate, on the same basis as
executive employees of silverzipper, in the silverzipper's employee benefit
programs, if any, including, without limitation, group life, health, accident
and hospitalization insurance programs covering the Executive and his dependents
and disability insurance similar in coverage to that currently provided, and to
a vacation comparable to other executive employees to be taken at mutually
acceptable times.
3.5 The Company shall deduct from the Executive's compensation any Federal,
state or city withholding taxes, social security contributions and any other
amounts which may be required to be deducted or withheld by the Company pursuant
to any federal, state or city laws, rules or regulations.
3.6 The Company shall reimburse the Executive, or cause him to be
reimbursed, for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by him in the
performance of his duties hereunder or in furtherance of the business and/or
interests of the Company; provided, however, that the Executive shall have
previously furnished to the Company an itemized account, satisfactory to the
Company, in substantiation of such expenditures.
3.7 The Executive shall receive $500.00 per month as a cash allowance for a
car or other related expense.
4. Indemnification. The Company undertakes, to the extent permitted by law,
to indemnify and hold the Executive harmless from and against all claims,
damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements, arising out of the performance by the Executive of his duties
pursuant to this Agreement, in furtherance of the Company's business and within
the scope of his employment.
5. Termination.
5.1 If the Executive dies or becomes disabled during the Term, his Base
Compensation and all other rights under this Agreement except for rights under
Section 3.4 shall terminate at the end of the month during which death or
disability occurs. For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive shall be deemed
to be "disabled" if he has been unable to perform his duties for sixty (60)
consecutive days or ninety (90) days in any twelve (12) month period, all as
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company.
5.2 The Company shall, in the manner described in the last paragraph of
Section 5.3, have the right to terminate the employment of Executive under this
Agreement and Executive shall forfeit the right to receive any and all further
payments hereunder, other than the right to receive any compensation then due
and payable to Executive pursuant to Section 3 hereof through to the date of
termination, if Executive shall have committed any material breach of any of the
provisions or covenants of this Agreement.
5.3 If the Company elects to terminate this Agreement as set forth above,
it shall deliver notice of such intention to the Executive, describing with
reasonable detail, the action or omission of the Executive constituting the act
of default (the "Termination Notice"), and prior to any termination by the
Company of the Executive's employment, the Executive shall first have an
opportunity to cure or remedy such act of default within forty-five (45) days
following the Termination Notice, and if the same is cured or remedied within
such period, such notice shall become null and void.
5.4 In the event the employment of the Executive is terminated by the
Company other than pursuant to Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 hereof, which shall
include a material failure of the Company to comply with its obligations
hereunder (provided the Company shall first have an opportunity to cure or
remedy such act of default within forty-five (45) days following notice from the
Executive, and if the same is cured or remedied within such period, such notice
shall become null and void) the Company shall continue to be obligated to pay to
Executive the Base Compensation at the rate on the termination date for the
remaining Term of this Agreement. Additionally, all options granted pursuant to
Section 3.3 shall vest immediately and the Restrictive Covenants set forth in
Section 6 shall terminate when the Company ceases to pay Base Compensation to
Executive including, at the option of the Company, a period of one (1) year
after the stated Term, so long as the Base Compensation is paid during such one
(1) year period.
6. Restrictive Covenants.
6.1 Confidential Information; Covenant not to Disclose. The Executive
covenants and undertakes that he will not at any time during or after the
termination of his employment hereunder reveal, divulge, or make known to any
person, firm, corporation, or other business organization (other than the
Company or its affiliates, if any), or use for his own account any customer
lists, trade secrets, or any secret or any confidential information of any kind
used by the Company during his employment by the Company, and made known
(whether or not with the knowledge and permission of the Company, whether or not
developed, devised, or otherwise created in whole or in part by the efforts of
the Executive, and whether or not a matter of public knowledge unless as a
result of authorized disclosure) to the Executive by reason of his employment by
the Company. The Executive further covenants and agrees that he shall retain
such knowledge and information which he has acquired or shall acquire and
develop during his employment respecting such customer lists, trade secrets, and
secret or confidential information in trust for the sole benefit of the Company,
its successors and assigns.
6.2 Covenant Not to Compete; Non-Interference.
6.2.1 The Executive covenants and undertakes that, during the period of
three (3) years from the date hereof, he will not, without the prior written
consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, and whether as principal, agent,
officer, director, employee, consultant, or otherwise, alone or in association
with any other person, firm, corporation, or other business organization, carry
on, or be engaged, concerned, or take part in, or render services to, or own,
share in the earnings of, or invest in the stock, bonds, or other securities of
any person, firm, corporation, or other business organization (other than the
Company or its affiliates, if any) engaged in a business in the Continental
United States which is in competition with any of the businesses carried on by
the Company (a "Similar Business") except in the course of his employment
hereunder; provided, however, that the Executive may invest in stock, bonds, or
other securities of any Similar Business (but without otherwise participating in
the activities of such Similar Business) if (i) such stock, bonds, or other
securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have
been registered under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(ii) his investment does not exceed, in the case of any class of the capital
stock of any one issuer, 5% of the issued and outstanding shares, or in the case
of bonds or other securities, 5% of the aggregate principal amount thereof
issued and outstanding.
6.2.2 The Executive covenants and undertakes that during the Term and for a
period of one (1) year thereafter he will not, whether for his own account or
for the account of any other person, firm, corporation or other business
organization, interfere with the Company's relationship with, or endeavor to
entice away from the Company or silverzipper, any person, firm, corporation or
other business organization who or which at any time during the Term, was an
employee, consultant, agent, supplier, or a customer of, or in the habit of
dealing with, the Company or silverzipper.
6.2.3 If any provision of this Article 6.2 is held by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable because of the scope, duration or
area of applicability, such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent the
court modifies the scope, duration or area of applicability of such provision to
make it enforceable.
7. Injunction. It is recognized and hereby acknowledged by the Executive
that a breach or violation by the Executive of any of the covenants or
agreements contained in this Agreement may cause irreparable harm and damage to
the Company hereto, the monetary amount of which may be virtually impossible to
ascertain. As a result, the Executive recognizes and acknowledges that the
Company shall be entitled to an injunction, without posting any bond or security
in connection therewith, from any court of competent jurisdiction enjoining and
restraining any breach or violation of any of the restrictive covenants
contained in Section 6 of this Agreement by the Executive or his associates,
partners or agents, either directly or indirectly, and that such right to
injunction shall be cumulative and in addition to whatever other rights or
remedies the Company may possess. Nothing contained in this Section 7 shall be
construed to prevent the Company from seeking and recovering from the Executive
damages sustained as a result of any breach or violation by the Executive of any
of the covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement, and that in the
event of any such breach, the Company shall avail itself of all remedies
available both at law and at equity.
8. Compliance with Other Agreements. The Executive represents and warrants
to the Company that the execution of this Agreement by him and his performance
of his obligations hereunder will not, with or without the giving of notice, the
passage of time or both, conflict with, result in the breach of any provision of
or the termination of, or constitute a default under, any agreement to which the
Executive is a party or by which the Executive is or may be bound.
9. Miscellaneous.
9.1 Notices. Any notice or other communication to a party under this
Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be considered given when delivered
personally, or by a recognized overnight delivery company to the party at the
following address or at such other address as the party may specify by notice to
the other in the manner provided for herein:
(a) If to the Company at its address set forth above, with a copy to
Ruskin, Moscou, Evans & Faltischek, P.C., 170 Old Country Road, Mineola, New
York 11501, Attention: Stuart Sieger, Esq.; and
(b) If to the Executive: at his address set forth above., with a copy to
Atlas, Pearlman, Trop & Borkson, 350 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1700, Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33301, Attention Matthew Miller, Esq.
Either party may change the address to which notice may be given by giving
10 days' notice of such change.
9.2 Benefit. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the respective parties hereto and their legal representatives, successors and
assigns. Insofar as the Executive is concerned this Agreement, being personal,
cannot be assigned.
9.3 Validity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions hereof
shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
9.4. Entire Agreement. The Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement
between the parties, and supersedes all existing agreements between them. It may
only be changed or terminated by an instrument in writing signed by both
parties. The covenants of the Executive contained in Section 6 of this Agreement
shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the expiration of the Term,
subject to Section 9 hereof.
9.5 New York Law to Govern. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed
and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without
regard to its conflicts of law principles. Exclusive jurisdiction of any action
or proceeding arising hereunder shall reside in the Federal and New York State
courts located in the City, County and State of New York. The party prevailing
in the dispute shall be entitled to be reimbursed for its reasonable counsel
fees and expenses for the party not prevailing.
9.6 Waiver of Breach. The failure of a party to insist on strict adherence
to any term of this Agreement on any occasion shall not be considered a waiver
or deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to
that term or any term of this Agreement. Any waiver hereto must be in writing.
9.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
9.8 Paragraph Headings. Paragraph headings are inserted herein for
convenience only and are not intended to modify, limit or alter the meaning of
any provision of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and executed
this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
SILVERZIPPER INTERNET, INC.
By: /s/ Paul E. Palmeri
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/s/ Brett Jaffy
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BRETT JAFFY, Individually
THE UNDERSIGNED SHALL BE LIABLE,
JOINTLY WITH SILVERZIPPER INTERNET,
INC. FOR PAYMENTS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
TO EXECUTIVE UNDER THE PRECEDING
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
SILVERZIPPER.COM, INC.
By: /s/ Paul E. Palmeri
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Paul E. Palmeri, Chief Executive Officer
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT dated as of March 2, 2000, by and between SILVERZIPPER
INTERNET, INC., a Florida corporation (the "Company"), and wholly owned
subsidiary of silverzipper.com, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("silverzipper"),
with offices located at 1141 South Rogers Circle, Suite 3, Boca Raton, Florida
33487, and ADAM P. RUNSDORF, residing at 6442 N.W. 42nd Way, Boca Raton, Florida
33496 (the "Executive").
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the Company is the owner and operator of one or more Internet
businesses related to the greekcentral.com website owned by the Company.
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to assure itself of the services of the
Executive for the period provided in this Agreement, and the Executive is
willing to serve in the employ of the Company on a full-time basis for said
period, and upon the other terms and conditions hereinafter provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and the Executive, intending to be legally
bound, agree as follows:
1. Employment. The Company hereby employs the Executive and the Executive
hereby accepts employment with the Company, all in accordance with the terms and
conditions hereof, for a term commencing on the date hereof and ending (subject
to the provisions of Section 5 hereof) three (3) years thereafter (the "Term").
The Term shall then extend automatically in one (1) year increments, subject to
termination by notice given by either party to the other not less than three (3)
months prior to the commencement of any one year extension.
2. Duties.
2.1 During the Term, the Executive shall be employed by the Company and
shall serve as its President, and shall perform such executive duties and have
such powers relating to the Company, as the Board of Directors may specify from
time to time, which shall be consistent with the position of Chief Executive
Officer. The services will be provided the Executive primarily in the Boca
Raton, Florida area, and the Executive will travel as necessary for meetings
outside of such area.
2.2 During the Term, the Executive shall devote his full business time,
attention and energy to the business and affairs of the Company and shall not
engage, directly or indirectly, in any other business, employment or occupation
except for non-substantial amounts of time related to other investments, and
further, except that during the first six months of the Term, the Executive may
use such time as is required (not in excess of 50%) to complete his
responsibility to another organization.
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3. Compensation.
3.1 As compensation for his services and undertakings pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement, the Executive shall receive base compensation at the rate of
One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000) Dollars per year (the "Base
Compensation"). The Base Compensation shall be payable at such regular times and
intervals as the Company customarily pays its employees from time to time. If
and when the base compensation of Paul E. Palmeri ("Palmeri"), Chief Executive
Officer of silverzipper is increased above $150,000 per year, the Executive's
Base Compensation shall be similarly increased. If elected as a director of the
Company and /or silverzipper, the Executive shall serve in such capacity without
additional compensation.
3.2 The Executive shall be entitled to performance bonuses equal to 50% of
the performance bonuses that may be granted by silverzipper to Palmeri for
periods during the Term (excluding bonuses related to the consummation of
acquisitions).
3.3 Upon the commencement of the Term, silverzipper shall grant the
Executive an option to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock of silverzipper
at a price of $5.00 per share on silverzipper's standard form of agreement,
which includes adjustments for stock splits, dividends, combinations and
recapitalizations and reorganizations, vesting one-third immediately, one-third
after one year of service hereunder and one-third after two years of service
hereunder.
3.4 The Executive shall have the right to participate, on the same basis as
executive employees of silverzipper, in the silverzipper's employee benefit
programs, if any, including, without limitation, group life, health, accident
and hospitalization insurance programs covering the Executive and his dependents
and disability insurance similar in coverage to that currently provided, and to
a vacation comparable to other executive employees to be taken at mutually
acceptable times.
3.5 The Company shall deduct from the Executive's compensation any Federal,
state or city withholding taxes, social security contributions and any other
amounts which may be required to be deducted or withheld by the Company pursuant
to any federal, state or city laws, rules or regulations.
3.6 The Company shall reimburse the Executive, or cause him to be
reimbursed, for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by him in the
performance of his duties hereunder or in furtherance of the business and/or
interests of the Company; provided, however, that the Executive shall have
previously furnished to the Company an itemized account, satisfactory to the
Company, in substantiation of such expenditures.
3.7 The Executive shall receive $500.00 per month as a cash allowance for a
car or other related expense.
4. Indemnification. The Company undertakes, to the extent permitted by law,
to indemnify and hold the Executive harmless from and against all claims,
damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements, arising out of the performance by the Executive of his duties
pursuant to this Agreement, in furtherance of the Company's business and within
the scope of his employment.
5. Termination.
5.1 If the Executive dies or becomes disabled during the Term, his Base
Compensation and all other rights under this Agreement except for rights under
Section 3.4 shall terminate at the end of the month during which death or
disability occurs. For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive shall be deemed
to be "disabled" if he has been unable to perform his duties for sixty (60)
consecutive days or ninety (90) days in any twelve (12) month period, all as
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company.
5.2 The Company shall, in the manner described in the last paragraph of
Section 5.3, have the right to terminate the employment of Executive under this
Agreement and Executive shall forfeit the right to receive any and all further
payments hereunder, other than the right to receive any compensation then due
and payable to Executive pursuant to Section 3 hereof through to the date of
termination, if Executive shall have committed any material breach of any of the
provisions or covenants of this Agreement.
5.3 If the Company elects to terminate this Agreement as set forth above,
it shall deliver notice of such intention to the Executive, describing with
reasonable detail, the action or omission of the Executive constituting the act
of default (the "Termination Notice"), and prior to any termination by the
Company of the Executive's employment, the Executive shall first have an
opportunity to cure or remedy such act of default within forty-five (45) days
following the Termination Notice, and if the same is cured or remedied within
such period, such notice shall become null and void.
5.4 In the event the employment of the Executive is terminated by the
Company other than pursuant to Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 hereof, which shall
include a material failure of the Company to comply with its obligations
hereunder (provided the Company shall first have an opportunity to cure or
remedy such act of default within forty-five (45) days following notice from the
Executive, and if the same is cured or remedied within such period, such notice
shall become null and void) the Company shall continue to be obligated to pay to
Executive the Base Compensation at the rate on the termination date for the
remaining Term of this Agreement. Additionally, all options granted pursuant to
Section 3.3 shall vest immediately and the Restrictive Covenants set forth in
Section 6 shall terminate when the Company ceases to pay Base Compensation to
Executive including, at the option of the Company, a period of one (1) year
after the stated Term, so long as the Base Compensation is paid during such one
(1) year period.
6. Restrictive Covenants.
6.1 Confidential Information; Covenant not to Disclose. The Executive
covenants and undertakes that he will not at any time during or after the
termination of his employment hereunder reveal, divulge, or make known to any
person, firm, corporation, or other business organization (other than the
Company or its affiliates, if any), or use for his own account any customer
lists, trade secrets, or any secret or any confidential information of any kind
used by the Company during his employment by the Company, and made known
(whether or not with the knowledge and permission of the Company, whether or not
developed, devised, or otherwise created in whole or in part by the efforts of
the Executive, and whether or not a matter of public knowledge unless as a
result of authorized disclosure) to the Executive by reason of his employment by
the Company. The Executive further covenants and agrees that he shall retain
such knowledge and information which he has acquired or shall acquire and
develop during his employment respecting such customer lists, trade secrets, and
secret or confidential information in trust for the sole benefit of the Company,
its successors and assigns.
6.2 Covenant Not to Compete; Non-Interference.
6.2.1 The Executive covenants and undertakes that, during the period of
three (3) years from the date hereof, except as provided in Section 9, he will
not, without the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly,
and whether as principal, agent, officer, director, employee, consultant, or
otherwise, alone or in association with any other person, firm, corporation, or
other business organization, carry on, or be engaged, concerned, or take part
in, or render services to, or own, share in the earnings of, or invest in the
stock, bonds, or other securities of any person, firm, corporation, or other
business organization (other than the Company or its affiliates, if any) engaged
in a business in the Continental United States which is in competition with any
of the businesses carried on by the Company (a "Similar Business") except in the
course of his employment hereunder; provided, however, that the Executive may
invest in stock, bonds, or other securities of any Similar Business (but without
otherwise participating in the activities of such Similar Business) if (i) such
stock, bonds, or other securities are listed on any national or regional
securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (ii) his investment does not exceed, in the
case of any class of the capital stock of any one issuer, 5% of the issued and
outstanding shares, or in the case of bonds or other securities, 5% of the
aggregate principal amount thereof issued and outstanding.
6.2.2 The Executive covenants and undertakes that during the Term and for a
period of one (1) year thereafter he will not, whether for his own account or
for the account of any other person, firm, corporation or other business
organization, interfere with the Company's relationship with, or endeavor to
entice away from the Company or silverzipper, any person, firm, corporation or
other business organization who or which at any time during the Term, was an
employee, consultant, agent, supplier, or a customer of, or in the habit of
dealing with, the Company or silverzipper.
6.2.3 If any provision of this Article 6.2 is held by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable because of the scope, duration or
area of applicability, such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent the
court modifies the scope, duration or area of applicability of such provision to
make it enforceable.
7. Injunction. It is recognized and hereby acknowledged by the Executive
that a breach or violation by the Executive of any of the covenants or
agreements contained in this Agreement may cause irreparable harm and damage to
the Company hereto, the monetary amount of which may be virtually impossible to
ascertain. As a result, the Executive recognizes and acknowledges that the
Company shall be entitled to an injunction, without posting any bond or security
in connection therewith, from any court of competent jurisdiction enjoining and
restraining any breach or violation of any of the restrictive covenants
contained in Section 6 of this Agreement by the Executive or his associates,
partners or agents, either directly or indirectly, and that such right to
injunction shall be cumulative and in addition to whatever other rights or
remedies the Company may possess. Nothing contained in this Section 7 shall be
construed to prevent the Company from seeking and recovering from the Executive
damages sustained as a result of any breach or violation by the Executive of any
of the covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement, and that in the
event of any such breach, the Company shall avail itself of all remedies
available both at law and at equity.
8. Compliance with Other Agreements. The Executive represents and warrants
to the Company that the execution of this Agreement by him and his performance
of his obligations hereunder will not, with or without the giving of notice, the
passage of time or both, conflict with, result in the breach of any provision of
or the termination of, or constitute a default under, any agreement to which the
Executive is a party or by which the Executive is or may be bound.
9. Budget. The Executive and Silverzipper have approved a budget for the
Company for a period of one year after the date hereof. By the 15th day of each
month commencing March 15, 2000 silverzipper shall have deposited into the
Company's operating account at least $84,000, subject to adjustment as mutually
agreed (the "Section 9 Amount"). The March 15, 2000 payment shall be reduced by
investment funds received by the Company's predecessor after February 15, 2000
and before the date hereof. In the event silverzipper fails to deposit the
Section 9 Amount, within seven (7) days after written notice, the Executive may
terminate this Agreement and the Company shall continue to be obligated to pay
to Executive the Base Compensation at the rate on the termination date for the
remaining Term of this Agreement. Additionally, all options granted pursuant to
Section 3.3 shall vest immediately and the Restrictive Covenants set forth in
Section 6 shall terminate when the Company ceases to pay Base Compensation to
Executive including, at the option of the Company, a period of one (1) year
after the stated Term, so long as the Base Compensation is paid during such one
(1) year period. Within sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of each of the
second and third years of the Term, the Executive and the Company shall approve
a budget for the Company for the forthcoming year. If they fail to do so by such
date, the most recently approved budget shall be followed until such time as
there is approval of a revised budget.
10. Miscellaneous.
10.1 Notices. Any notice or other communication to a party under this
Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be considered given when delivered
personally, or by a recognized overnight delivery company to the party at the
following address or at such other address as the party may specify by notice to
the other in the manner provided for herein:
(a) If to the Company at its address set forth above, with a copy to
Ruskin, Moscou, Evans & Faltischek, P.C., 170 Old Country Road, Mineola, New
York 11501, Attention: Stuart Sieger, Esq.; and
(b) If to the Executive: at his address set forth above., with a copy to
Atlas, Pearlman, Trop & Borkson, 350 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1700, Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33301, Attention Matthew Miller, Esq.
Either party may change the address to which notice may be given by giving
10 days' notice of such change.
10.2 Benefit. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the respective parties hereto and their legal representatives, successors and
assigns. Insofar as the Executive is concerned this Agreement, being personal,
cannot be assigned.
10.3 Validity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions hereof
shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
10.4. Entire Agreement. The Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement
between the parties, and supersedes all existing agreements between them. It may
only be changed or terminated by an instrument in writing signed by both
parties. The covenants of the Executive contained in Section 6 of this Agreement
shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the expiration of the Term,
subject to Section 10 hereof.
10.5 New York Law to Govern. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed
and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without
regard to its conflicts of law principles. Exclusive jurisdiction of any action
or proceeding arising hereunder shall reside in the Federal and New York State
courts located in the City, County and State of New York. The party prevailing
in the dispute shall be entitled to be reimbursed for its reasonable counsel
fees and expenses for the party not prevailing.
10.6 Waiver of Breach. The failure of a party to insist on strict adherence
to any term of this Agreement on any occasion shall not be considered a waiver
or deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to
that term or any term of this Agreement. Any waiver hereto must be in writing.
10.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
10.8 Paragraph Headings. Paragraph headings are inserted herein for
convenience only and are not intended to modify, limit or alter the meaning of
any provision of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and executed
this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
SILVERZIPPER INTERNET, INC.
By:/s/ Paul E. Palmeri
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/s/ Adam P. Runsdorf
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ADAM P. RUNSDORF, Individually
THE UNDERSIGNED SHALL BE LIABLE,
JOINTLY WITH SILVERZIPPER INTERNET,
INC. FOR PAYMENTS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
TO EXECUTIVE UNDER THE PRECEDING
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
SILVERZIPPER.COM, INC.
By: /s/ Paul E. Palmeri
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Paul E. Palmeri, Chief Executive Officer
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2000, by and between
silverzipper.com, Inc., a Nevada corporation with offices located at 81 Holly
Hill Lane, Greenwich, CT 06830 (the "Company"), and PAUL E. PALMERI, residing at
145 Turtle Back Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 (the "Executive").
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the Company is an e-commerce business engaged in the design,
manufacture, distribution and sale of ski clothing and other active wear
apparel; and
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to assure itself of the services of the
Executive for the period provided in this Agreement, and the Executive is
willing to serve in the employ of the Company on a full-time basis for said
period, and upon the other terms and conditions hereinafter provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and the Executive, intending to be legally
bound, agree as follows:
1. Employment. The Company hereby employs the Executive and the Executive
hereby accepts employment with the Company, all in accordance with the terms and
conditions hereof, for a term commencing on the date hereof and ending (subject
to the provisions of Section 5 hereof) three (3) years thereafter (the "Term")
on December 31, 2002. The Term shall then extend automatically in one (1) year
increments, subject to termination by notice given by either party to the other
not less than three (3) months prior to the commencement of any one year
extension.
2. Duties.
2.1 During the Term, the Executive shall be employed by the Company and
shall serve as its Chief Executive Officer, and shall perform such duties and
have such powers relating to the Company, as the Board of Directors may specify
from time to time.
2.2 During the Term, the Executive shall devote his full business time,
attention and energy to the business and affairs of the Company and shall not
engage, directly or indirectly, in any other business, employment or occupation
which is competitive with the business of the Company.
3. Compensation.
3.1 As compensation for his services and undertakings pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement, the Executive shall receive base compensation at the rate of
One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000) Dollars per year (the "Base
Compensation"). The Base Compensation shall be payable at such regular times and
intervals as the Company customarily pays its employees from time to time.
Executive shall be entitled to receive such salary increases as the Board of
Directors of the Company may, on the basis of improvements in the Company's
performance or other reasonable criteria, deem appropriate.
3.2 The Company recognizes that it is essential for its growth that the
Executive, in addition to his administrative duties, identify, analyze,
negotiate and consummate the acquisition of existing businesses for the Company.
Accordingly, the Executive shall be entitled to receive additional compensation
("Additional Compensation") for acquisitions consummated during the Term, and
any acquisition commenced during the Term and thereafter consummated as follows.
The term "Acquisition Price" shall be the value of the acquisition as recorded
by the Company in its financial statements in accordance with GAAP and the
advice of the independent accountants of the Company. The Additional
Compensation shall be equal to six (6%) percent of the Acquisition Price and
shall be paid by the issuance to the Executive of shares of restricted common
stock, no par value, of the Company valued at the greater of (i) the value
attributed thereto in the acquisition (if applicable) or (ii) the average
closing price of the common stock for the 30 trading days ending on the date the
acquisition was consummated. At the request of the Executive, the Company will
file a registration statement for such shares on Form S-3 (if then available) or
if it can not do so, will advance to the Executive a sum sufficient to pay any
taxes related to such issuance, which loan shall be non-recourse to the
Executive and shall be secured only by the common stock on account of which
there is a tax liability then being funded.
3.3 The Executive shall have the right to participate, on the same basis as
other executive employees of the Company, in the Company's employee benefit
programs, if any, including, without limitation, group life, health, accident
and hospitalization insurance programs covering the Executive and his dependents
and disability insurance similar in coverage to that currently provided.
3.4 Executive shall be entitled to an annual performance bonus in such
amounts as may be determined by the Company's Board of Directors in accordance
with the performance bonus plan as set forth by the Company's Board of Directors
for each fiscal year. Payment of the bonus, if any, shall be made within
seventy-five (75) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company.
3.5 During the Term, the Executive shall also be provided with the
full-time use of an automobile whose annual total cost (including lease payments
and the cost of insurance, fuel and repairs) shall not exceed Six Thousand
($6,000) Dollars.
3.6 The Company shall deduct from the Executive's Compensation and bonus
any Federal, state or city withholding taxes, social security contributions and
any other amounts which may be required to be deducted or withheld by the
Company pursuant to any federal, state or city laws, rules or regulations.
3.7 The Company shall reimburse the Executive, or cause him to be
reimbursed, for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by him in the
performance of his duties hereunder or in furtherance of the business and/or
interests of the Company; provided, however, that the Executive shall have
previously furnished to the Company an itemized account, satisfactory to the
Company, in substantiation of such expenditures.
3.8 The Executive shall be granted an option to purchase 300,000 shares of
Common Stock of the Company at $5.00 per share vesting as to 100,000 shares each
at the end of the first, second and third years of the Term, with full vesting
upon a merger of the Company in which it is not the surviving entity or the sale
by the Company of substantially all of its assets.
4. Indemnification. The Company undertakes, to the extent permitted by law,
to indemnify and hold the Executive harmless from and against all claims,
damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements, arising out of the performance by the Executive of his duties
pursuant to this Agreement, in furtherance of the Company's business and within
the scope of his employment.
5. Termination.
5.1 If the Executive dies or becomes disabled during the Term, his Base
Compensation and all other rights under this Agreement except for rights under
Section 3.2 shall terminate at the end of the month during which death or
disability occurs. For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive shall be deemed
to be "disabled" if he has been unable to perform his duties for six (6)
consecutive months or nine (9) months in any twelve (12) month period, all as
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company.
5.2 The Company shall, in the manner described in the last paragraph of
Section 5.3, have the right to terminate the employment of Executive under this
Agreement and Executive shall forfeit the right to receive any and all further
payments hereunder, other than the right to receive any compensation then due
and payable to Executive pursuant to Section 3 hereof through to the date of
termination (except for Section 3.2 hereof), if Executive shall have committed
any material breach of any of the provisions or covenants of this Agreement.
5.3 If the Company elects to terminate this Agreement as set forth above,
it shall deliver notice of such intention to Executive, describing with
reasonable detail, the action or omission of the Executive constituting the act
of default (the "Termination Notice"), and prior to any termination by the
Company of Executive's employment, Executive shall first have an opportunity to
cure or remedy such act of default within forty-five (45) days following the
Termination Notice, and if the same is cured or remedied within such period,
such notice shall become null and void.
6. Restrictive Covenants.
6.1 Confidential Information; Covenant not to Disclose. The Executive
covenants and undertakes that he will not at any time during or after the
termination of his employment hereunder reveal, divulge, or make known to any
person, firm, corporation, or other business organization (other than the
Company or its affiliates, if any), or use for his own account any customer
lists, trade secrets, or any secret or any confidential information of any kind
used by the Company during his employment by the Company, and made known
(whether or not with the knowledge and permission of the Company, whether or not
developed, devised, or otherwise created in whole or in part by the efforts of
the Executive, and whether or not a matter of public knowledge unless as a
result of authorized disclosure) to the Executive by reason of his employment by
the Company. The Executive further covenants and agrees that he shall retain
such knowledge and information which he has acquired or shall acquire and
develop during his employment respecting such customer lists, trade secrets, and
secret or confidential information in trust for the sole benefit of the Company,
its successors and assigns.
6.2 Covenant Not to Compete; Non-Interference.
6.2.1 The Executive covenants and undertakes that, during the period of his
employment hereunder and for a period of one (1) year hereafter, he will not,
without the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, and
whether as principal, agent, officer, director, employee, consultant, or
otherwise, alone or in association with any other person, firm, corporation, or
other business organization, carry on, or be engaged, concerned, or take part
in, or render services to, or own, share in the earnings of, or invest in the
stock, bonds, or other securities of any person, firm, corporation, or other
business organization (other than the Company or its affiliates, if any) engaged
in a business in the Continental United States which is in competition with any
of the businesses carried on by the Company (a "Similar Business") except in the
course of his employment hereunder; provided, however, that the Executive may
invest in stock, bonds, or other securities of any Similar Business (but without
otherwise participating in the activities of such Similar Business) if (i) such
stock, bonds, or other securities are listed on any national or regional
securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (ii) his investment does not exceed, in the
case of any class of the capital stock of any one issuer, 5% of the issued and
outstanding shares, or in the case of bonds or other securities, 5% of the
aggregate principal amount thereof issued and outstanding.
6.2.2 The Executive covenants and undertakes that during the period of his
employment hereunder and for a period of one (1) year thereafter he will not,
whether for his own account or for the account of any other person, firm,
corporation or other business organization, interfere with the Company's
relationship with, or endeavor to entice away from the Company, any person,
firm, corporation or other business organization who or which at any time during
the term of the Executive's employment with the Company was an employee,
consultant, agent, supplier, or a customer of, or in the habit of dealing with,
the Company.
6.2.3 If any provision of this Article 6.2 is held by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable because of the scope, duration or
area of applicability, such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent the
court modifies the scope, duration or area of applicability of such provision to
make it enforceable.
7. Injunction. It is recognized and hereby acknowledged by the Executive
that a breach or violation by the Executive of any of the covenants or
agreements contained in this Agreement may cause irreparable harm and damage to
the Company hereto, the monetary amount of which may be virtually impossible to
ascertain. As a result, the Executive recognizes and acknowledges that the
Company shall be entitled to an injunction, without posting any bond or security
in connection therewith, from any court of competent jurisdiction enjoining and
restraining any breach or violation of any of the restrictive covenants
contained in Article 6 of this Agreement by the Executive or his associates,
partners or agents, either directly or indirectly, and that such right to
injunction shall be cumulative and in addition to whatever other rights or
remedies the Company may possess. Nothing contained in this Article 7 shall be
construed to prevent the Company from seeking and recovering from the Executive
damages sustained as a result of any breach or violation by the Executive of any
of the covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement, and that in the
event of any such breach, the Company shall avail itself of all remedies
available both at law and at equity.
8. Compliance with Other Agreements. The Executive represents and warrants
to the Company that the execution of this Agreement by him and his performance
of his obligations hereunder will not, with or without the giving of notice, the
passage of time or both, conflict with, result in the breach of any provision of
or the termination of, or constitute a default under, any agreement to which the
Executive is a party or by which the Executive is or may be bound.
9. Miscellaneous.
9.1 Notices. Any notice or other communication to a party under this
Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be considered given when delivered
personally, or by a recognized overnight delivery company to the party at the
following address or at such other address as the party may specify by notice to
the other in the manner provided for herein:
(a) If to the Company at its address set forth above, with a copy to
Ruskin, Moscou, Evans & Faltischek, P.C., 170 Old Country Road, Mineola, New
York 11501, Attention: Stuart M. Sieger, Esq.; and
(b) If to the Executive: at his address set forth above.
Either party may change the address to which notice may be given by giving
10 days' notice of such change.
9.2 Benefit. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the respective parties hereto and their legal representatives, successors and
assigns. Insofar as the Executive is concerned this Agreement, being personal,
cannot be assigned.
9.3 Validity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions hereof
shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
9.4. Entire Agreement. The Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement
between the parties, and supersedes all existing agreements between them. It may
only be changed or terminated by an instrument in writing signed by both
parties. The covenants of the Executive contained in Article 6 of this Agreement
shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the expiration of the Term.
9.5 New York Law to Govern. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed
and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without
regard to its conflicts of law principles. Exclusive jurisdiction of any action
or proceeding arising hereunder shall reside in the Federal and New York State
courts located in the City, County and State of New York. The party prevailing
in the dispute shall be entitled to be reimbursed for its reasonable counsel
fees and expenses for the party not prevailing.
9.6 Waiver of Breach. The failure of a party to insist on strict adherence
to any term of this Agreement on any occasion shall not be considered a waiver
or deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to
that term or any term of this Agreement. Any waiver hereto must be in writing.
9.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
9.8 Paragraph Headings. Paragraph headings are inserted herein for
convenience only and are not intended to modify, limit or alter the meaning of
any provision of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and executed
this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
SILVERZIPPER.COM, INC.
By: /s/ Richard Bernstein
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Richard Bernstein, Vice President
/s/ Paul E. Palmeri
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PAUL E. PALMERI, Individually
SABER CAPITAL, INC.
NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 1st day of August,
1999, by and between Saber Capital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the
"Corporation") and Paul E. Palmeri (the "Optionee").
WHEREAS, the Optionee is the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation;
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation considers it desirable and in its best interests
that Optionee be given an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in the
Corporation by possessing a non-qualified option to purchase up to three hundred
fifty thousand (350,000) shares of common stock of the Corporation, par value
$.01 per share (the "Common Stock").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set
forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of
which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant of Option. The Corporation hereby grants to the Optionee the right
and option (the "Option") to purchase all or any part of an aggregate of three
hundred fifty thousand (350,000) shares of Common Stock as of August 1, 1999
(the "Grant Date") during the Term of the Agreement (such number to be subject
to adjustment as hereinafter provided), on the terms and conditions set forth
herein and in the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"), which is incorporated
herein by reference.
The Option shall be exercisable as follows: The Optionee may exercise up to
three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) shares of Common Stock during the Term,
subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, commencing on the earliest
date of any of the following events: (i) the average market price for the
Corporation's Common Stock for thirty (30) consecutive trading days is five ($5)
dollars or greater, (ii) the Corporation sells all or substantially all of its
assets, or (iii) there is a change in control of the Corporation, which for the
purposes of this Agreement, shall be defined as a transfer of the voting power
of thirty five (35%) percent or more of the outstanding Common Stock of the
Corporation in one transaction or in a series of related transactions.
The Optionee acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan. The Optionee
further acknowledges that the Option is not an "incentive option" within the
meaning of an "incentive stock option plan" and Section 422 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code").
2. Purchase Price. The purchase price of the Common Stock covered by the
Option shall be $.10 per share (the "Purchase Price").
3. Term of the Option. The Options granted hereby shall terminate on July
31, 2006, unless earlier terminated as provided herein or in the Plan.
4. Method of Exercising Option. The Option may be exercised in whole or in
part at any time (to the extent that it is exercisable in accordance with its
terms) by giving written notice to the Corporation, together with the tender of
the Purchase Price of the Common Stock covered by the Option. Payment of the
Purchase Price may be made in any of the following ways:
(a) in United States dollars in cash or by check payable to the
Corporation; or
(b) by delivery of shares of Common Stock of the Corporation already owned
by the Optionee, valued at fair market value; or
(c) by a combination of cash or check and Common Stock as provided in (a)
and (b) above; or
(d) in the discretion of the Corporation, by the issuance by the Optionee
of a promissory note, which shall be payable in thirty (30) days and shall bear
interest at such rate as shall be determined by the Corporation, which in no
event shall be less than the minimum rate required by the provisions of Section
483 of the Code to award the imputation of income to such Optionee.
As soon as practicable after receipt by the Corporation of such notice and
of payment in full of the Option price of all the Common Stock with respect to
which the Option has been exercised (including interest if payment is made in
installments), a certificate or certificates representing such Common Stock
shall be issued in the name of the Optionee, and shall be delivered to the
Optionee. All Common Stock shall be issued only upon receipt by the Corporation
of the Optionee's representation that the shares of Common Stock are purchased
for investment and not with a view toward distribution thereof.
5. Availability of Shares. The Corporation, during the term of this Option,
at all times shall keep available the number of shares of Common Stock required
to satisfy the Option. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation shall not
be obligated to deliver any Common Stock unless and until, in the opinion of the
Corporation's counsel, all applicable federal and state laws and regulations
have been complied with, nor, if the outstanding Common Stock is at the time
listed on any securities exchange, unless and until the Common Stock to be
delivered has been listed (or authorized to be added to the list upon official
notice of issuance) upon such exchange, nor unless or until all other legal
matters in connection with the issuance and delivery of the Common Stock have
been approved by the Corporation's counsel.
6. Adjustments. (a) If prior to the exercise of the Option granted
hereunder the Corporation shall have effected one or more stock split-ups, stock
dividends, or other increases or reductions of the number of shares of its
Common Stock outstanding without receiving compensation therefor in money,
services or property, the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the option
hereby granted shall (i) if a net increase shall have been effected in the
number of outstanding shares of the Corporation's Common Stock, be
proportionately increased and the Purchase Price per share of Common Stock shall
be proportionately reduced; and (ii) if a net reduction shall have been effected
in the number of outstanding shares of the Corporation's Common Stock, be
proportionately reduced and the Purchase Price per share of Common Share be
proportionately increased.
(b) In the event the Corporation is merged into or consolidated with
another corporation under circumstances where the Corporation is not the
surviving corporation, or if the Corporation is liquidated or sells or otherwise
disposes of all or substantially all of its assets to another corporation while
any unexercised Options remain outstanding:
(i) subject to the provisions of clauses (iii), (iv) and (v) below, after
the effective date of such merger, consolidation or sale, as the case
may be, the Optionee shall be entitled, upon exercise of the Option,
to receive in lieu of shares of Common Stock, shares of such stock or
other securities as the holders of the shares of Common Stock received
pursuant to the terms of the merger, consolidation or sale; or
(ii) the Corporation may waive any discretionary limitations imposed with
respect to the exercise of the Option so that the Option from and
after a date prior to the effective date of such merger,
consolidation, liquidation or sale, as the case may be, specified by
the Corporation, shall be exercisable in full; or
(iii)the Option may be cancelled by the Corporation as of the effective
date of any such merger, consolidation, liquidation or sale, provided
that notice of such cancellation shall be given to the Optionee, and
the Optionee shall have the right to exercise such option in full
(without regard to any discretionary limitations imposed with respect
to the option) during a 30-day period preceding the effective date of
such merger, consolidation, liquidation or sale; or
(iv) the Option may be cancelled by the Corporation as of the date of any
such merger, consolidation, liquidation or sale, provided that notice
of such cancellation shall be given to the Optionee and the Optionee
shall have the right to exercise the Option but only to the extent
exercisable in accordance with any discretionary limitations imposed
with respect to the Option prior to the effective date of such merger,
consolidation, liquidation or sale; or
(v) the Corporation in its discretion may provide for the cancellation of
the Option and for the payment to the Optionee of some part or all of
the amount by which the value thereof exceeds the payment, if any,
which the Optionee would have been required to make to exercise such
option.
(c) Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Corporation of
shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of
any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with
respect to, the number or Purchase Price of shares of Common Stock subject to
the Option.
7. Restrictions. The holder of this Option, by acceptance hereof,
represents and warrants as follows:
(a) This Option and the right to purchase Common Stock hereunder is
personal to the holder and shall not be transferred to any other person, other
than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a qualified
domestic relations order as defined by the Code, or Title I of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), or by the rules
thereunder. The Option shall not be assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any way
(whether by operation of law or otherwise) and shall not be subject to
execution, attachment or similar process. Any attempted transfer, assignment,
pledge, hypothecation or other disposition of the Option or of any rights
granted hereunder contrary to the provisions of this Section 7, or the levy of
any attachment or similar process upon the Option or such right, shall be null
and void.
(b) The holder hereof has been advised and understands that the Option has
been issued in reliance upon exemptions from registration under the Securities
Act and applicable state statutes; the exercise of the Option and resale of the
Option and the Common Stock have not been registered under the Securities Act or
applicable state statutes and must be held and may not be sold, transferred, or
otherwise disposed of for value unless they are subsequently registered under
the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available; except
as set forth herein, the Corporation is under no obligation to register the
Option or the Common Stock under the Securities Act or the applicable state
statutes; in the absence of such registration, the sale of the Option or the
Common Stock may be practicably impossible; the Corporation's registrar and
transfer agent will maintain stop-transfer instructions against registration or
transfer of the Option and the Common Stock and any certificate issued upon
exercise of the Option representing the Common Stock will bear on its face a
legend in substantially the following form restricting the sale of the Common
Stock:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE
"SECURITIES ACT") AND ARE "RESTRICTED SECURITIES" WITHIN THE
MEANING OF RULE 144 PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT. THE
SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE
SOLD OR TRANSFERRED WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH RULE 144 IN THE
ABSENCE OF EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION OR OTHER COMPLIANCE UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT.
(c) Prior to one year from the date the Option has been exercised and the
Common Stock fully paid for, the Corporation may refuse to transfer the Common
Stock unless the holder thereof provides an opinion of legal counsel reasonably
satisfactory to the Corporation or a "no action" letter or interpretive response
from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission to the effect that the
transfer is proper; further, unless such opinion letter or response states that
the Common Stock are free of any restrictions under the Securities Act, the
Corporation may refuse to transfer the Common Stock to any transferee who does
not furnish in writing to the Corporation the same representations and agree to
the same conditions with respect to such Common Stock as are set forth herein.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the Corporation may refuse to transfer the
Common Stock if any circumstances are present reasonably indicating that the
transferee's representations are not accurate.
(d) After one year but prior to two years from the date the Option has been
exercised and the Common Stock fully paid for, the Corporation may refuse to
transfer the Common Stock unless the holder either (i) meets the requirements of
Subparagraph (b) above; or (ii) sells such Common Stock in accordance with Rule
144 and furnishes to the Corporation written assurances of compliance therewith
in the form of a copy of the Notice of Form 144 and appropriate letters of
compliance from the holder of such Common Stock and the securities broker-dealer
to or through which such Common Stock are being sold. No opinion of counsel for
the holder of the Common Stock shall be required respecting sales in reliance on
Rule 144 pursuant to Clause (ii) of this Subparagraph (d).
(e) After two years from the date of the Option has been exercised and the
Common Stock fully paid for, the Corporation shall, upon the written request of
any persons who have held the Common Stock for one year (excluding any tolling
period provided for by Rule 144) and who is not, and has not been during the
preceding three months, an affiliate of the Corporation, re-issue to such holder
in such names and denominations as the holder shall request, one or more
certificates for the Common Stock without any restriction whatsoever on their
further transfer and cancel any and all stop transfer instructions regarding
such Common Stock on the books and records of the Corporation.
8. Shareholders' Rights. The Optionee shall have no rights as a shareholder
with respect to the Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of this Option until
payment of the Option price and delivery to the Optionee of the Common Stock as
provided herein.
9. Termination of Option. Except as otherwise stated herein, the Option to
the extent not heretofore exercised shall terminate upon the first of the
following dates to occur:
(a) In the event the Optionee ceases to be a member of the Board of
Directors of the Corporation for any reason other than death or permanent
disability, any portion of the Option which is then vested but has not been
exercised at the time the Optionee so ceases to be a member of the Board of
Directors may be exercised, by the Optionee within 180 days of the date the
Optionee ceased to be a member of the Board; and all options shall terminate
after such 180 days have expired.
(b) In the event that the Optionee ceases to be a member of the Board by
reason of his or her death or permanent disability, all unexercised options
shall be exercisable by the Optionee (or by the Optionee's personal
representative, heir or legatee, in the event of death) until the scheduled
expiration date of the Option.
(c) July 31, 2006, one day prior to the seventh anniversary of the Grant
Date.
10. Validity and Construction. The validity and construction of this Option
shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Such construction is
vested in the Board of Directors and its construction shall be final and
conclusive.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Option Agreement to be
executed by its proper corporate officers thereunto duly authorized.
SABER CAPITAL, INC.
By: /s/ Richard Bernstein
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Richard Bernstein, Vice President
/s/ Paul E. Palmeri
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Paul E. Palmeri, Optionee
