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INFORMATION STATEMENT
OF
AREMISSOFT CORPORATION
60 Bishopsgate
London, England EC2N 4AJ
011-44-171-309-1555
INFORMATION CONCERNING STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT
This Information Statement is furnished to the stockholders of AremisSOFT
Corporation ("AremisSOFT" or the "Company") in connection with an action
by written consent, pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 78.320, undertaken
by LK Global (Holdings) N.V., a Netherlands Antilles Corporation
controlled by Dr. Lycourgos K. Kyprianou, the Company's Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer (the "Majority Shareholder"). The Majority Shareholder
holds 8,915,425 shares of the Company's voting common stock and has
executed a written consent to stockholder action without a meeting
consenting to the following:
1. Approving the reincorporation of the Company from the State of Nevada to
the State of Delaware.
2. Approving the AremisSOFT Corporation 1998 Stock Option Plan .
This Information Statement was first mailed to stockholders on or about
July ___, 1998.
THIS IS ONLY AN INFORMATION STATEMENT. WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY AND
YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY.
RECORD DATE AND VOTING RIGHTS
AremisSOFT is authorized to issue up to 75,000,000 shares of common stock,
par value $0.001, and 15,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001.
Of the 15,000,000 preferred stock, 2,100,000 have been designated Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock and 3,500,000 have been designated Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock. As of July 8, 1998, 17,097,720 shares of
common stock, no shares of Series A convertible preferred stock andno shares of
Series B convertible preferred stock were issued and outstanding. Each share
of common stock is entitled to one vote on all matters submitted for
stockholder approval. The record date for determination of stockholders
entitled to consent to the action is July 8, 1998.
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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the beneficial
ownership of the voting Common Stock as of July 8, 1998 with respect to each
person known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the
outstanding Common Stock. Except as otherwise indicated, the Company believes
that all beneficial owners named below have sole voting and investment power
with respect to all shares of Capital Stock beneficially owned by them.
NUMBER OF SHARES PERCENTAGE
NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIALLY OWNED BENEFICIALLY OWNED
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Dr Lycourgos Kyprianou (i).............8,915,425...................52.1%
60 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4AJ, England
Roys Poyiadjis(ii).....................1,000,000....................5.8%
60 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4AJ, England
(i) Dr Kyprianou currently owns these shares through his personal Trust under
the name of LK Global (Holdings) N.V., a Netherlands Antilles Corporation set
up solely for the purpose of owning these shares.
(ii) Roys Poyiadjis currently owns these shares through a trust set up solely
for the purpose of owning these shares.
RECENT CHANGE IN CONTROL
In October 1997, the Company entered into a Plan and Agreement of
Reorganization with LK Global Information Systems,BV, a Netherlands
corporation ("LK Global BV"), whereby the Company acquired 100% of LK Global
BV's issued and outstanding capital stock. The shareholders of the Company
prior to October 1997 retained a total of 111,690 shares of Common Stock and
the shareholders of LK Global BV received 12,845,000 shares of Common Stock
and 1,750,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. In
connection with that agreement the Company also changed its name to
AremisSoft Corporation.
As a result of the reorganization, LK Global BV is now a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company and the Company has become the parent company of
various international entities with operations throughout the world.
PROPOSAL ONE
APPROVAL OF REINCORPORATION
The Board of Directors has unanimously approved, subject to stockholder
approval, a change in the Company's State of incorporation from Nevada to
Delaware. The Majority Shareholder has also approved the change. Accordingly,
all corporate actions necessary to authorize the amendment to the Articles
have been taken. In accordance with the regulations promulgated under the
Exchange Act, the authorization of the amendment by the Board of Directors
and Majority Shareholder will not become effective until twenty days
after the Company has mailed this Information Statement to the stockholders
of the Company. Promptly following the expiration of this twenty day period,
the Company intends to file the requisite documents with the Nevada
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Secretary of State and Delaware Secretary of State. The approval by the
Majority Shareholder and the Board of Directors constitutes approval of
the Form of Merger Agreement, attached as Exhibit A, and the Reincorporation.
Such approval will also constitute approval of the Form of Certificate of
Incorporation of AremisSOFT-Delaware, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
The Board believes that the best interests of the Company and its
stockholders will be served by changing the Company's state of incorporation
from Nevada to Delaware. Many major companies are incorporated in Delaware.
As discussed below the principal reasons for reincorporation are the greater
flexibility of Delaware corporate law, the substantial body of case law
interpreting Delaware corporate law and the increased ability of the Company
to attract and retain qualified directors. Although the General Corporation
Law of Nevada, contained in the Nevada Revised Statutes ("Nevada Law") is
similar to the Delaware General Corporation Law ("Delaware Law"), there is
a lack of predictability under Nevada law resulting from the limited body of
case law interpreting the Nevada Law. In connection with a proposed
public offering, the Company's underwriters have recommended that the
Company reincorporate into Delaware.
In the following discussion of Proposal One, the term "AremisSOFT-Nevada"
refers to the existing company and the term "AremisSOFT-Delaware" refers to
AremisSOFT Corporation, a Delaware corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
AremisSOFT-Nevada into which AremisSOFT-Nevada will merge.
AremisSOFT-Delaware was formed for the specific purpose of effectuating
the reincorporation to the State of Delaware. AremisSOFT-Delaware has an
authorized number of common stock of 85 million and authorized number of
preferred stock of 15 million.
GENERAL
The proposed reincorporation will be effected by the creation of
AremisSOFT-Delaware (the "Reincorporation"). Pursuant to an Agreement of
Merger, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Merger
Agreement"), AremisSOFT-Nevada will merge with and into AremisSOFT-Delaware and
the stockholders of AremisSOFT-Nevada will become stockholders of AremisSOFT-
Delaware.
Upon the effectiveness of the Merger (the "Effective Date"), (i) the legal
existence of AremisSOFT- Nevada as a separate corporation will cease, (ii)
AremisSOFT-Delaware will succeed to the assets and assume the liabilities of
AremisSOFT-Nevada, and (iii) each outstanding share, option and warrant to
purchase, of AremisSOFT-Nevada common stock, $.001 par value, will
automatically be converted into one share, option or warrant to purchase,
common stock, $.001 par value, of AremisSOFT-Delaware (the "AremisSOFT-Delaware
Stock"). Each outstanding certificate representing a share or shares of
AremisSOFT-Nevada common stock, option or warrants will continue to represent
the same number of respective shares, options or warrants of AremisSOFT-
Delaware. THUS, IT WILL NOT BE NECESSARY FOR STOCKHOLDERS OF AREMISSOFT-NEVADA
TO EXCHANGE THEIR EXISTING STOCK CERTIFICATES FOR STOCK CERTIFICATES OF
AREMISSOFT-DELAWARE. It is anticipated that the delivery of existing
AremisSOFT-Nevada common stock certificates will constitute "good delivery" of
shares of AremisSOFT-Delaware in transactions subsequent to the Merger.
Implementation of Proposal One will effect a change in the legal domicile
of AremisSOFT-Nevada by the creation of a Delaware company and certain other
changes of a legal nature, but will not result in change in the business,
management, location of the principal executive offices, or assets, liabilities
or net worth of AremisSOFT-Nevada (on a consolidated basis). Further, except
as explained herein, Proposal One will not result in any substantial
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differences between the charter documents of AremisSOFT-Nevada and AremisSOFT-
Delaware. However, as a result of the corporate laws of the States of Delaware
and Nevada which differ in some areas, some differences between the charter
documents of AremisSOFT-Nevada and AremisSOFT-Delaware do exist. See
"Differences Between the Corporate Laws of Nevada and Delaware" and "Principal
Differences Between the Bylaws of AremisSOFT-Nevada and AremisSOFT-Delaware."
AremisSOFT-Nevada's employee benefit plans and arrangements will become
AremisSOFT-Delaware's employee benefit plans upon the same terms and subject to
the same conditions.
In accordance with Nevada law, the affirmative vote of the holders of at
least a majority of the outstanding shares of AremisSOFT-Nevada common stock
are required for approval of Proposal One, including approval of the Merger
Agreement and the other terms of the proposed Merger. The Majority Shareholder
has approved Proposal One. However, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the
Merger (and thus the Reincorporation) may be abandoned, even after stockholder
approval has been obtained, if circumstances arise which, in the opinion of
AremisSOFT-Nevada's Board of Directors, make it inadvisable to proceed with the
Merger. In addition, the Merger Agreement may be amended prior to the
Effective Date, either before or after stockholder approval thereof, subject to
applicable law.
Dissenters' rights are not available to holders of common stock of
AremisSOFT-Delaware in connection with Proposal One. However, the holders of
the common stock of AremisSOFT- Nevada are entitled to dissenters' rights.
Nevada law establishes the procedures to be followed and failure to do so may
result in the loss of all dissenters' rights. Please carefully review "Rights
of Dissenting Stockholders" set forth below.
PRINCIPAL REASONS FOR REINCORPORATION
As the Company plans for the future, the Board and management believe that
it is essential to be able to draw upon well established principles of
corporate governance in making legal and business decisions. The prominence and
predictability of Delaware corporate law provide a reliable foundation on which
the Company's governance decisions can be based. The Company believes that
stockholders will benefit from the responsiveness of Delaware corporate law to
their needs and to those of the corporation they own. In connection with a
proposed public offering, the Company's underwriters have recommended that the
Company reincorporate into Delaware.
PROMINENCE, PREDICTABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY OF DELAWARE LAW. For many
years Delaware has followed a policy of encouraging incorporation in that state
and, in furtherance of that policy, has been a leader in adopting, construing
and implementing comprehensive, flexible corporate laws responsive to the legal
and business needs of corporations organized under its laws. Many corporations
have chosen Delaware initially as a state of incorporation or have subsequently
changed corporate domicile to Delaware in a manner similar to that proposed by
the Company. Because of Delaware's prominence as the state of incorporation for
many major corporations, both the legislature and the courts in Delaware have
demonstrated an ability and a willingness to act quickly and effectively to
meet changing business needs. The Delaware courts have developed considerable
expertise in dealing with corporate issues and a substantial body of case law
has developed construing Delaware law and establishing public policies with
respect to corporate legal affairs.
INCREASED ABILITY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN QUALIFIED DIRECTORS. Both Nevada
and Delaware law permit a corporation to include a provision in its certificate
of incorporation which reduces or limits the monetary liability of directors in
certain circumstances for breaches of fiduciary duty. The increasing frequency
of claims and litigation has greatly expanded the risks facing corporate
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directors and officers in exercising their respective duties. The amount of
time and money required to respond to these claims and to defend the litigation
can be substantial. It is the Company's desire to reduce these risks to its
directors and officers and to limit situations in which monetary damages can be
recovered against directors so that the Company may continue to attract and
retain qualified individuals who otherwise might be unwilling to serve because
of the risks involved. The Company believes that, in general, Delaware law
provides greater protection to directors than Nevada law. It also believes that
Delaware case law regarding a corporation's ability to limit director liability
is more developed and provides more guidance than Nevada law.
WELL ESTABLISHED PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. There is substantial
judicial precedent in the Delaware courts as to the legal principles applicable
to measures that may be taken by a corporation and the conduct of the Board
under the business judgment rule. The Company believes that its stockholders
will benefit from the well established principles of corporate governance that
Delaware law affords.
POSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES
AremisSOFT believes that there are no material disadvantages to Proposal
One.
PUBLIC OFFERING/ REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
On July 1, 1998, AremisSOFT-Delaware filed a Registration Statement on
Form S-1 to begin the process required for a public offering of the Company's
Common Stock upon the Company's reincorporation in Delaware. In connection
with the public offering, the Board of Directors may effect a reverse stock
split pursuant to its authority under <section>78.207 of the Nevada General
Corporation Law. Such action would be taken upon the recommendation of the
underwriters in order to adjust the relationships between the size of the
public offering and the number of shares offered in the public offering to the
valuation of the Company set at the closing of the public offering. The
reverse stock split would be effected IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE
MERGER DOCUMENTS for the reincorporation. Based upon current discussions with
the Company's underwriters, should a reverse stock split be recommended, it is
most likely to be a "3 for 2 reverse stock split;" in other words, shareholders
would receive two shares of common stock for each three shares owned. However,
no assurances can be given that a different ratio will not ultimately be
approved by the Board of Directors.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CORPORATE LAWS OF NEVADA AND DELAWARE
The corporation laws of Delaware and Nevada differ in some respects. It
is impracticable to summarize all of the differences in this Information
Statement, but certain differences between the corporation laws of Nevada and
Delaware that could affect the rights of stockholders of AremisSOFT are as
follows:
1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Delaware law permits, but
does not require, the adoption of a classified Board of Directors pursuant to
which the directors can be divided into as many as three classes with staggered
terms of office, with only one class of directors coming up for election each
year. Such classification may be effected through the certificate of
incorporation, initial bylaws or a bylaw adopted by the shareholders. Nevada
law states that the bylaws or articles may provide for the classification of
directors upon the vote of stockholders.
2. CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR DIRECTORS. Under cumulative voting, each
share of stock entitled to vote in the election of directors has a number of
votes equal to the number of directors to be elected. A stockholder may then
cast all of his votes for a single candidate, or may allocate them among as
many candidates as such stockholder may choose. Under both Nevada and Delaware
law, shares may not be cumulatively voted for the election of directors unless
the certificate of incorporation specifically provides for cumulative voting.
The Articles of Incorporation of AremisSOFT-Nevada and the Certificate of
Incorporation of AremisSOFT-Delaware do not provide for cumulative voting in
the election of directors.
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3. LIMITATION ON CALL OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS. The
AremisSOFT-Delaware Bylaws, like AremisSOFT-Nevada's current Bylaws, provide
that Special Meetings of Stockholders may be called by the Chairman of the
Board of Directors, the President, or by stockholders entitled to cast not less
than 10% of the votes at the meeting.
4. STOCKHOLDER VOTE FOR MERGERS. Nevada law and Delaware law relating
to mergers and other corporate reorganizations are substantially the same.
5. DISSENTERS' RIGHTS. Under both Delaware and Nevada law, a
stockholder of a corporation participating in certain major corporate
transactions may, under varying circumstances, be entitled to receive cash
equal to the fair market value of the shares held by such stockholder (as
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or by agreement of the
stockholder and the corporation), in lieu of the consideration such stockholder
would otherwise receive in the transaction.
6. LOANS TO OFFICERS. Under Nevada law, there is no specific
restriction with respect to a loan or guaranty to or for the benefit of a
corporation's officers or employees and those of its subsidiaries. However,
such transactions may be void or voidable if the transaction at issue is not
fair to the corporation at the time it is authorized or approved by the board.
Under Delaware law, a corporation may make loans to, guarantee the obligations
of, or otherwise assist, its officers or other employees and those of its
subsidiaries when such action, in the judgment of the Company's Board of
Directors, may reasonably be expected to benefit the Company. The Bylaws of
AremisSOFT-Nevada have, and the Bylaws of AremisSOFT-Delaware will have, such a
provision.
7. INDEMNIFICATION. Delaware and Nevada have similar laws with respect
to indemnification by a corporation of its officers, directors, employees and
other agents. For example, the laws of both states permit corporations to
adopt a provision in their charter eliminating the liability of a director (and
also an officer in the case of Nevada) to the corporation or its stockholders
for monetary damages for breach of the director's fiduciary duty of care (and
the fiduciary duty of loyalty as well in the case of Nevada). There are
nonetheless certain differences between the laws of the two states respecting
indemnification and limitation of liability.
The Certificate of Incorporation of AremisSOFT-Delaware eliminates the
liability of directors to the fullest extent permissible under Delaware law.
The Articles of Incorporation of AremisSOFT-Nevada likewise eliminate the
liability of directors and officers to the fullest extent permissible under
Nevada law. Under Nevada law, such provision may not eliminate or limit
director or officer liability for: (a) acts or omissions which involve
intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law; or (b) the payment
of unlawful dividends or distributions. Under Delaware law, such provision
may not eliminate or limit director monetary liability for: (a) breaches of
the director's duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders; (b) acts
or omissions not in good faith or involving intentional misconduct or knowing
violations of law; (c) the payment of unlawful dividends or unlawful stock
repurchases or redemptions; or (d) transactions in which the director received
an improper personal benefit.
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The limitations of liability provisions permissible under Delaware and
Nevada law also may not limit a director's liability for violation of, or
otherwise relieve a corporation or its directors from the necessity of
complying with, federal or state securities laws, or affect the availability of
non-monetary remedies such as injunctive relief or rescission.
Nevada and Delaware law require indemnification when the individual has
successfully defended the action on the merits or otherwise. Nevada law
generally permits indemnification of expenses incurred in the defense or
settlement of a derivative or third-party action, provided there is a
determination by a disinterested quorum of the directors, by independent legal
counsel, or by a majority vote of a quorum of the stockholders that
indemnification is proper in the circumstances. Without court approval,
however, no indemnification may be made in respect of any derivative action in
which such person is adjudged liable for negligence or misconduct in the
performance of his or her duty to the corporation. Delaware law generally
permits indemnification of expenses incurred in the defense or settlement of a
derivative or third-party action, provided there is a determination by a
disinterested quorum of the directors, by independent legal counsel or by a
majority vote of a quorum of the stockholders that the person seeking
indemnification acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be
in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. Without court
approval, however, no indemnification may be made in respect of any derivative
action in which such person is adjudged liable for negligence or misconduct in
the performance of his or her duty to the corporation.
8. INSPECTION OF STOCKHOLDERS' LIST. Nevada law permits any person who
has been a stockholder of record for at least 6 months, or any person holding
at least 5% of all outstanding shares, to inspect the stockholders' list of a
corporation for a purpose reasonably related to such person's interest as a
stockholder. Delaware law permits any stockholder to inspect a corporation's
stockholders' list for a purpose reasonably related to such person's interest
as a stockholder and, during the ten days preceding a stockholders' meeting,
for any purpose germane to that meeting.
9. PAYMENTS OF DIVIDENDS. Nevada law permits the payment of dividends
if, after the dividends have been paid, the corporation is able to pay its
debts as they become due in the usual course of business (equity test for
insolvency), and the corporation's total assets are not less than the sum of
its total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed, if the corporation
were to be dissolved at the time of the dividend payment, to satisfy the
preferential rights upon dissolution of stockholders whose preferential rights
are superior to those receiving the dividend (balance sheet test for
insolvency). In addition, Nevada law generally provides that a corporation may
redeem or repurchase its shares only if the same equity and balance sheet tests
for insolvency are satisfied. In determining whether the balance sheet test
has been satisfied, the board may: (i) use financial statements prepared on the
basis of accounting practices that are reasonable under the circumstances; (ii)
make its determination based on a fair valuation, including, but not limited
to, unrealized appreciation and depreciation; or (iii) make its determination
based upon any other method that is reasonable in the circumstances.
Delaware law permits the payment of dividends out of surplus or, if there
is no surplus, out of net profits for the current and preceding fiscal years
(provided that the amount of capital of the corporation is not less than the
aggregate amount of the capital represented by the issued and outstanding stock
of all classes having a preference upon the distribution of assets). In
addition, Delaware law generally provides that a corporation may redeem or
repurchase its shares only if such redemption or repurchase would not impair
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the capital of the corporation. The ability of a Delaware corporation to pay
dividends on, or to make repurchases or redemptions of, its shares is dependent
on the financial status of the corporation standing alone and not on a
consolidated basis. In determining the amount of surplus of a Delaware
corporation, the assets of the corporation, including stock of subsidiaries
owned by the corporation, must be valued at their fair market value as
determined by the Board of Directors, without regard to their historical book
value.
PRINCIPAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE BYLAWS OF AREMISSOFT-Delaware and AremisSOFT-
Nevada.
The Bylaws of AremisSOFT-Delaware will be substantially similar to the
Bylaws of AremisSOFT-Nevada.
SIZE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Pursuant to Section 2 of Article III of
AremisSOFT-Nevada Bylaws, the number of directors is not less than one nor
more than seven. The number of directors of AremisSOFT-Nevada can be fixed by
Board resolution alone. Directors must be at least 18 years of age. After the
issuance of shares, a majority of the outstanding shares is required to change
the fixed number of directors.
The Bylaws of AremisSOFT-Delaware will initially provide that the
authorized number of directors will be not less than three nor more than nine.
The exact number can be set or changed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
RIGHTS OF DISSENTING STOCKHOLDERS
Any AremisSOFT-Nevada stockholder is entitled to be paid the fair value of
its shares in accordance with Section 92A.300 to 92A.500 of the Nevada General
Corporation Law ("NRS") if the stockholder dissents to the Reincorporation. A
brief summary of the provisions of NRS Sections 92A.300 to 92A.500 is set forth
below and the complete text of said Sections is set forth in Exhibit C.
Since the Reincorporation shall be approved by the required vote of
AremisSOFT-Nevada's stockholders effective twenty days from the mailing of this
Information Statement, each holder of shares of AremisSOFT-Nevada Common Stock
who asserts dissenters' rights and who follows the procedures set forth in
Chapter 92A of NRS, will be entitled to have his or her shares of AremisSOFT-
Nevada Common Stock purchased by AremisSOFT-Nevada for cash at their fair
market value. The fair market value of shares of AremisSOFT-Nevada Common
Stock will be determined as of the day before the first announcement of the
terms of the Reincorporation, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in
consequence of the Reincorporation.
A holder who wishes to exercise dissenters' rights should mail or deliver
his or her written demand to AremisSOFT-Nevada's transfer agent Olde Monmouth
Stock Transfer Co., Inc., 77 Memorial Parkway, Suite 101, Atlantic Highlands,
New Jersey 07716, with a copy to Scott E. Bartel, Esq., Bartel Eng Linn &
Schroder, 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1100, Sacramento, California 95814, ON OR
BEFORE 10:00 A.M. EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME ON AUGUST , 1998. Any stockholder
who does not follow the foregoing is not entitled to payment for his shares
under NRS.
In accordance with the regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act, the
authorization of the Reincorporation will not become effective until twenty
days after the Company has mailed this Information Statement to the
stockholders of the Company. Therefore, within ten days of the effective date
of such approval, AremisSOFT-Nevada must mail a written dissenter's notice of
such approval (the "Dissenter's Notice") to all stockholders who asserted their
dissenters' rights against the Reincorporation, and must (a) state where the
demand for payment must be sent and where and when certificates, if any, for
shares must be deposited; (b) inform holders of shares not represented by
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certificates to what extent the transfer of the shares will be restricted after
the demand for payment is received; (c) supply a form for demanding payment;
(d) set a date, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after date notice is
mailed, by which the Company must receive the demand for payment; and (e) send
a full copy of NRS Sections 92A.300 through 92A.500.
A stockholder of AremisSOFT-Nevada wishing to exercise dissenters' rights
must (a) demand payment; (b) certify whether he acquired beneficial ownership
of the shares before August ___, 1998; and (c) deposit his certificates, if
any, in accordance with the terms of the Dissenter's Notice.
Within 30 days after receipt of a demand for payment, AremisSOFT shall pay
each dissenter who complied with the requirements set forth in the Dissenter's
Notice the amount it estimates to be the fair value of the stockholder's
shares, plus accrued interest (computed from the effective date of the action
until the date of payment). Payment must be accompanied by AremisSOFT's
balance sheet as of the end of a fiscal year ending not more than 16 months
before the date of payment, a statement of income for that year, a statement of
changes in the stockholders' equity for that year and the latest available
interim financial statements, if any, along with statement of AremisSOFT's
estimate of the fair value of the shares, an explanation how the interest was
calculated, a statement of the dissenter's rights to demand payment under NRS
Section 92A.480 and a copy of NRS Sections 92A.300 through 92A.500.
Pursuant to NRS Section 92A.470, AremisSOFT-Nevada may withhold payment
from a dissenter unless he was the beneficial owner of the shares before the
date set in the dissenter's notice. If AremisSOFT-Nevada withholds payment,
after taking the proposed action, it shall estimate the fair value of the
shares, plus accrued interest, and shall offer to pay this amount to each
dissenter who agrees to accept it in full satisfaction of his demand. The
offer shall contain a statement of its estimate of the fair value, an
explanation of how the interest was calculated, and a statement of dissenters'
rights pursuant to NRS Section 92A.480.
A dissenter may notify AremisSOFT-Nevada in writing of his estimate of the
fair value of the shares and the amount of interest due and demand payment of
his estimate, less any payment made pursuant to NRS Section 92A.460, or reject
the offer made pursuant to NRS 92A.470 and demand payment of the fair value of
his shares and interest due. A dissenter waives his right to demand payment
unless he makes his demand in writing within 30 days after AremisSOFT has made
or offered payment for his shares.
If any demand for payment remains unsettled, AremisSOFT-Nevada shall
commence a proceeding within 60 days of the dissenter's demand with the
district court in the County of Carson City, State of Nevada (location of
registered office), petitioning the court to determine the fair value of the
shares and accrued interest. All dissenters whose demands remain unsettled,
whether or not residents of Nevada, shall be made parties to the court action
and shall be served with a copy of the petition. Nonresidents may be served by
registered or certified mail or by publication as provided by law. If
AremisSOFT does not so petition the court within this 60-day period, it shall
pay all unsettled demands. Each dissenter who is party to the proceeding is
entitled to a judgment (a) for the amount, if any, by which the court finds the
fair value of his shares, plus interest, exceeds the amount paid by the
Company; or (b) for the fair value, plus accrued interest, of his after-
acquired shares for which AremisSOFT elected to withhold payment pursuant to
NRS Section 92A.470. The court shall assess costs pursuant to NRS Section
92A.500.
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STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH DISSENT PROVISIONS REQUIRED
The foregoing summary does not purport to provide comprehensive statements
of the procedures to be followed by a dissenting stockholder who seeks payment
of the fair value of his shares of AremisSOFT-Nevada Common Stock. NRS
establishes the procedures to be followed and failure to do so may result in
the loss of all dissenters' rights. Accordingly, each stockholder who might
desire to exercise dissenters' rights should carefully consider and comply with
the provisions of these sections, the full text of which is set out in Exhibit
C to this Information Statement and consult his legal advisor.
THE COMPANY HAS RESERVED THE RIGHT TO ABANDON THE REINCORPORATION IF IT
DECIDES THAT THE NUMBER OF STOCKHOLDERS EXERCISING DISSENTERS' RIGHTS EXCEEDS
AN AMOUNT IT DEEMS ACCEPTABLE IN ITS SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION.
The discussion contained herein is qualified in its entirety by and should
be read in conjunction with the Forms of Merger Agreement and the Certificate
of Incorporation.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER
The following is a discussion of certain U.S. federal income tax
considerations that may be relevant to holders of AremisSOFT-Nevada Common
Stock who receive AremisSOFT-Delaware Common Stock as a result of the
Reincorporation. The discussion does not address all of the tax consequences
of the Reincorporation that may be relevant to particular AremisSOFT-Nevada
stockholders, such as dealers in securities. It also does not address the tax
consequences to holders of options or warrants to acquire AremisSOFT-Nevada
Common Stock. Furthermore, no foreign, state or local tax considerations are
addressed herein. IN VIEW OF THE VARYING NATURE OF THOSE TAX CONSEQUENCES,
EACH STOCKHOLDER IS URGED TO CONSULT HIS OR HER OWN TAX ADVISOR AS TO THE
SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REINCORPORATION, INCLUDING THE APPLICABILITY
OF FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR FOREIGN TAX LAWS. This discussion is based on the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the applicable Treasury
Regulations promulgated thereunder, judicial authority and current
administrative rulings and practices in effect on the date of this Information
Statement.
The Reincorporation is expected to qualify as a reorganization within the
meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, with the following tax consequences:
No gain or loss will be recognized to the stockholders of AremisSOFT-
Nevada upon the receipt of AremisSOFT-Delaware common stock solely in exchange
for their AremisSOFT-Nevada common stock. The basis of the shares of
AremisSOFT-Delaware common stock received by stockholders of AremisSOFT-Nevada
will be, in each instance, the same as the basis of the AremisSOFT-Nevada
common stock surrendered in exchange therefor (<section>358(a)(1)). The
holding period of the AremisSOFT-Delaware common stock to be received by the
stockholders of AremisSOFT-Nevada will include the holding period of the
AremisSOFT-Nevada common stock surrendered in exchange therefor, provided the
shares of AremisSOFT-Nevada common stock were held as a capital asset on the
date of the exchange.
The foregoing is only a summary of the federal income tax consequences and
is not tax advice. The Company has not obtained and will not seek a ruling from
the Internal Revenue Service or an opinion of legal or tax counsel with respect
to the tax consequences of the Reincorporation. Stockholders should consult
their own tax advisors regarding the specific tax consequences to them of the
Reincorporation, including the applicability of the laws of any state or other
jurisdiction.
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PROPOSAL TWO
ADOPTION OF THE AREMISSOFT CORPORATION 1998 STOCK OPTION PLAN
In the following discussion of Proposal Two, the term "AremisSOFT-Nevada"
refers to the existing company and the term "AremisSOFT-Delaware" refers to
AremisSOFT Corporation, a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of
AremisSOFT-Nevada into which AremisSOFT-Nevada will merge pursuant to Proposal
One.
The following summary provides an overview of the more commonly applicable
terms of the AremisSOFT-Delaware 1998 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). For a
full and complete description of the operative terms of the Plan, you may
obtain a copy of the Plan from the Company's corporate secretary.
The Plan shall be administered in accordance with Rule 16b-3 under the
Exchange Act. Therefore, future grants of stock options thereunder are exempt
from Section 16(b) short-swing profit liability. A total of 1,500,000 shares
of Common Stock, $.001 par value, subject to adjustments for changes in
capitalization or reorganization, may be issued pursuant to the Plan. As
discussed below, the Plan is a "dual plan" which provides for the grant of both
Non-Qualified Options and Incentive Stock Options.
ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE OPTIONS. All employees, officers and directors of
AremisSOFT-Delaware and any subsidiary are eligible for grants of options under
the Plan. However, Directors who are not officers or employees may only receive
Non-Qualified Stock Options, not Incentive Stock Options.
The Board of Directors, or the Compensation Committee, which shall serve
at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and be comprised of two or more Non-
Employee Directors, as defined in Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act, shall have
sole discretion to determine which eligible person shall receive future grants
of options under the Plan.
THE OPTIONS. Options will be granted pursuant to Stock Option Agreements
which contains such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors or
Compensation Committee determines to be consistent with the Plan.
EXERCISE PRICE. The Board of Directors or Compensation Committee shall
determine the exercise price for all options, and except in the case of an
Incentive Stock Option to an employee who owns more than 10% of the total
combined voting power of all classes of stock of AremisSOFT-Delaware, in which
case the exercise price will be 110% of fair market value. However, the
purchase price may not be less than the fair market value of the shares subject
to the option on the date the option is granted.
TIME OF EXERCISE. The Board of Directors or Compensation Committee shall
determine the dates of exercise for all options, but in no case will the
exercise period exceed 10 years except in the case of an Incentive Stock Option
for an employee who owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of
all classes of stock of AremisSOFT-Delaware in which case the exercise period
shall be five (5) years.
NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK SUBJECT TO AN OPTION. The Board of
Directors or Compensation Committee will determine the number of shares of
Common Stock subject to an option. However, the fair market value of the
stock, determined as of the date of grant, for which Incentive Stock Options
may first become exercisable by an Optionee during any calendar year under the
Plan, together with that of stock subject to Incentive Stock Options first
exercisable (other than as a result of acceleration) by such Optionee under
another plan of AremisSOFT-Delaware or any subsidiary or parent corporation
shall not exceed $100,000.
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OTHER TERMS, COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. The other terms, conditions and
restrictions may vary. The grant of an option does not restrict AremisSOFT-
Delaware's right to terminate employment of a recipient at any time.
ADJUSTMENT IN NUMBER, PRICE, AND KIND OF SHARES. The shares of common
stock of AremisSOFT- Delaware subject to the options shall be appropriately
adjusted by the Board of Directors in the event of a reorganization, merger,
consolidation, recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, stock dividend,
etc. In the event of a dissolution or liquidation of AremisSOFT-Delaware, a
merger, consolidation, combination or reorganization in which AremisSOFT-
Delaware is not the surviving corporation, or a sale of substantially all of
the assets of AremisSOFT-Delaware, any outstanding option shall become fully
vested immediately upon AremisSOFT-Delaware's public announcement of any of the
foregoing.
TERMINATION OF STATUS AS AN EMPLOYEE, OFFICER OR DIRECTOR. If an Optionee
ceases to serve as an employee, officer or director of AremisSOFT-Delaware the
options held by the Optionee may be exercised within three months after the
date the Optionee ceases rendering services. After such three month period,
all unexercised options shall terminate. If an Optionee granted an Incentive
Stock Option terminates employment but continues as a consultant, advisor or in
a similar capacity to AremisSOFT-Delaware, the Optionee need not exercise the
option within three months of termination of employment but shall be entitled
to exercise within three months of termination of services to AremisSOFT-
Delaware (one year in the event of death or disability). However, if the
Optionee does not exercise within three months of termination of employment,
the option will not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in no event may an option be exercised after its term has expired.
RIGHTS AS STOCKHOLDER. The Optionee shall have no rights as a stockholder
with respect to any shares until the date of issuance of a stock certificate
for such shares.
DEATH. If an Optionee should die while serving as an employee, officer or
director of AremisSOFT- Delaware, the options held may be exercised by the
Optionee's estate at any time within one year after the death and shall
terminate thereafter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may an option
be exercised after its term has expired.
AMENDMENTS. Without stockholder approval, no amendments may be made to
the Plan to increase the limit on the maximum number of shares to be granted
(except for adjustments resulting from stock splits and similar events), to
modify the eligibility requirements or to increase materially the benefits
accruing to participants under the Plan. In substantially all other aspects,
the Plan can be amended by the Board of Directors.
SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF OPTIONS. No options shall be exercisable by
any person after its expiration date. If the Compensation Committee reasonably
believes that a participant has committed an act of misconduct, the
Compensation Committee may suspend the Optionee's right to exercise any option
pending a final determination by the Compensation Committee. If the
Compensation Committee determines an Optionee has committed an act of
embezzlement, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty or deliberate disregard of
AremisSOFT-Delaware's rules or if a participant makes an unauthorized
disclosure of any trade secret or confidential information, engages in any
conduct constituting unfair competition, induces any of AremisSOFT-Delaware's
customers or contracting parties to breach a contract with AremisSOFT-Delaware,
or induces any principal for whom AremisSOFT-Delaware acts as an agent to
terminate such agency relationship, neither the Optionee nor his estate shall
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be entitled to exercise any option whatsoever. In making such determination,
the Committee shall act fairly and in good faith and shall give the Optionee an
opportunity to appear and present evidence on the Optionee's behalf at a
hearing before the Compensation Committee. The determination of the
Compensation Committee shall be final and conclusive unless overruled by the
Board of Directors.
NON-TRANSFERABILITY OF OPTIONS. An option is nontransferable, other than
by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and is exercisable only by the
Optionee during his or her lifetime or, in the event of death, by the
executors, administrators, legatees or heirs of his or her estate during the
time period referenced above.
TERMINATION OF THE PLAN. The Plan can be terminated at any time by the
Board of Directors. If not terminated earlier by the Board of Directors, the
Plan will terminate automatically in or around August, 2008. If the Plan is
terminated, options previously granted shall nevertheless continue in
accordance with the provisions of the Plan without materially affecting the
recipients' rights under such options.
OTHER PROVISIONS. The option agreement may contain such other terms,
provisions and conditions not inconsistent with the Plan as may be determined
by the Committee.
FEDERAL TAX ASPECTS.
The Plan is a "dual plan" in that it provides for the grant of both Non-
Qualified Options and Incentive Stock Options.
NON-QUALIFIED OPTIONS. In general, the grant of an option under the Plan
that is designated as a non-qualified option will not result in taxable income
to the recipient at the time of grant.
In general, under the Plan, an Optionee who exercised the option will
recognize ordinary income in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market
value of the shares at the time of exercise over the option price.
An exception to the general rules set forth above exists in the case of
common stock subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture and which is
nontransferable. This occurs if restrictions in connection with the issuance
of the stock options are present. In such circumstances, ordinary income will
be recognized when the risk of forfeiture lapses or the shares become
transferable, whichever occurs first, rather than the dates described in the
two foregoing paragraphs, unless the participant timely files a statement with
the IRS electing to be taxed on the date of issuance.
AremisSOFT-Delaware will be entitled to tax deductions in the same amounts
and at the same times as the participant takes amounts into income. The
Optionee's cost basis in the acquired shares will be the same as the fair
market value of the shares on the date they are valued to determine taxable
income.
INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS. The grant of an option under the Plan that is
designated as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Internal
Revenue Code and if the requirements of Section 422 are met, will not result in
taxable gain to the recipient at the time of the grant nor at the time of
exercise. The Optionee will, however, recognize taxable income in the year in
which the shares purchased under the Incentive Stock Option are sold or
otherwise made the subject of disposition.
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For federal income tax purposes, dispositions are divided into two
categories: qualifying and disqualifying. The Optionee will make a qualifying
disposition of the purchased shares if the sale or other disposition of such
shares is made after the participant has had the shares for more than two years
after the grant date of the Incentive Stock Option and more than one year after
the exercise date. If the participant fails to satisfy either of these two
holding periods prior to the sale or other disposition of the purchased shares,
then a disqualifying disposition will result.
Upon a qualifying disposition, the Optionee will recognize capital gain in
an amount equal to the excess of (i) the amount realized upon the sale or other
disposition of the purchased shares over (ii) the option price paid for the
shares. If there is a disqualifying disposition of the shares, then the
Optionee will recognize as ordinary income in an amount equal to the excess of
(i) the fair market value of those shares at the date of exercise over (ii) the
option price paid for such shares. Any additional gain recognized upon the
disposition will be capital gain.
If the participant makes a disqualifying disposition of the purchased
shares, then AremisSOFT- Delaware will be entitled to an income tax deduction
for the taxable year in which such disposition occurs, equal to the amount by
which the fair market value of such shares on the date the option was exercised
exceeded the option price. In no other instance will AremisSOFT-Delaware be
allowed a deduction with respect to the Optionee's disposition of the purchased
shares.
WITHHOLDING TAXES. AremisSOFT-Delaware is entitled to take appropriate
measures to withhold from the shares of common stock, or to otherwise obtain
from the recipients, sufficient sums AremisSOFT-Delaware deems necessary to
satisfy any applicable federal, state and local withholding taxes, including
FICA taxes, before the delivery of the common stock to the recipient.
VOTE REQUIRED. Adoption of the Plan requires approval of the majority of
the shares of AremisSOFT-Nevada Common Stock, which has occurred pursuant to
the written consent of the Majority Holder.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table summarizes all compensation earned by or paid to the
Company's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for services
rendered in all capacities to the Company and its subsidiaries during the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. No other executive officer's total annual
compensation for services rendered in all capacities to the Company and its
subsidiaries during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, exceeded $100,000.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Long-Term
COMPENSATION
------------
ANNUAL Securities
COMPENSATION Underlying All Other
------------- OPTIONS COMPENSATION(1)
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION SALARY BONUS ------- --------------
- - --------------------------- ------ -----
Dr. Lycourgos K. Kyprianou .. $198,000{(1)} $nil $ nil $ nil
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
_____________________________________________
(1) As translated into United States dollars based upon the average conversion
rate in effect during fiscal 1997.
STOCK OPTIONS
As of July 8, 1998, there were no options to purchase Common Stock
outstanding.
AREMISSOFT Corporation
By Order of the Board of Directors
Noel Voice
Assistant Secretary
London
July 10, 1998
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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT OF MERGER
THIS AGREEMENT OF MERGER (this "Agreement") is entered into as of this
____ day of _________, 1998, between AremisSoft Corporation, a Nevada
corporation ("AremisSoft-Nevada") and AremisSoft Corporation, a Delaware
corporation ("AremisSoft-Delaware"). (AremisSoft-Nevada and AremisSoft-Delaware
are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Constituent Corporations").
WHEREAS, to facilitate the reincorporation, AremisSoft-Nevada will merge
with and into AremisSoft-Delaware and the stockholders of AremisSoft-Nevada
will become stockholders of AremisSoft-Delaware (the "Merger") and upon the
effectiveness of the Merger, provided herein, the legal existence of
AremisSoft-Nevada as a separate corporation will cease.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual agreements
herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
MERGER
1.1. THE MERGER. In accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the
Delaware General Corporation Law (the "Corporation Law"), on the date on which
this Agreement and the properly executed officers' certificates of each
Constituent Corporation or when the properly executed certificate of merger is
filed and accepted by the Delaware Secretary of State as required by Section
252 of the Corporation Law (the "Effective Date" or "Effective Time"),
AremisSoft-Nevada shall be merged with and into AremisSoft-Delaware, in the
manner of and as more fully set forth in Sections 251 through 264 of the
Corporation Law (the "Merger"), the separate existence of AremisSoft-Nevada
shall cease and AremisSoft-Delaware shall continue as the surviving corporation
(the "Surviving Corporation") under its present corporate name.
1.2. THE SURVIVING CORPORATION. On the Effective Date, the Surviving
Corporation shall succeed AremisSoft-Nevada, without other transfer, to all the
rights and property of AremisSoft-Nevada and shall be subject to all the debts,
obligations and liabilities of AremisSoft-Nevada in the same manner as if the
Surviving Corporation had itself incurred them; all rights of creditors and all
liens upon the property of each of the Constituent Corporations shall be
preserved unimpaired.
ARTICLE II
CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE OF SHARES
2.1. STOCK OF AREMISSOFT-NEVADA. Upon the Effective Date, by virtue of the
Merger and without any action on the part of the holder thereof, each share of
AremisSoft-Nevada Common Stock outstanding immediately prior thereto shall be
changed and converted automatically into one fully paid and nonassessable share
of AremisSoft-Delaware Common Stock.
2.2. STOCK CERTIFICATES. On and after the Effective Date, all of the
outstanding certificates which prior to that time represented shares of
AremisSoft-Nevada shall be deemed for all purposes to evidence ownership of and
to represent shares of AremisSoft-Delaware into which the shares of
AremisSoft-Nevada represented by such certificates have been converted as
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herein provided. The registered owner on the books and records of
AremisSoft-Nevada or its transfer agent of any such outstanding stock
certificate shall have and shall be entitled, until such certificate shall have
been surrendered for transfer or otherwise accounted for to AremisSoft-Delaware
or its transfer agent, to exercise any voting or other rights with respect to
and receive any dividend or other distributions upon the shares of
AremisSoft-Delaware evidenced by such outstanding certificate as provided
above.
2.3. OPTIONS AND WARRANTS. Each option or warrant to purchase one share of
AremisSoft-Nevada Common Stock granted under AremisSoft-Nevada Stock Option
Plan, or otherwise, which is outstanding on the Effective Date, shall, by
virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder thereof,
be converted into and become an option or warrant, as the case may be, to
purchase one share of AremisSoft-Delaware Common Stock at the same exercise
price per share, and upon the same terms and subject to the same conditions as
set forth in the AremisSoft-Nevada Stock Option Plan or warrant agreement, as
the case may be, under which such options or warrants were granted, as in
effect on the Effective Date. As of the Effective Date, the AremisSoft-Nevada
Stock Option Plan shall become the AremisSoft-Delaware Stock Option Plan and
all obligations of AremisSoft-Nevada under the AremisSoft-Nevada Stock Option
Plan shall be assumed by AremisSoft-Delaware including all outstanding options
granted pursuant to the Stock Option Plan. Upon approval of this Merger
Agreement by stockholders of AremisSoft-Nevada and AremisSoft-Delaware, the
stockholders of AremisSoft-Nevada and AremisSoft-Delaware shall be deemed to
have adopted and approved the assumption of the AremisSoft-Nevada Stock Option
Plan by AremisSoft-Delaware under the same terms and conditions that the
AremisSoft-Nevada Stock Option Plan was previously adopted and approved by
stockholders of AremisSoft-Nevada, as amended.
2.4. OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. Upon the Effective Date, the obligations of
AremisSoft-Nevada under or with respect to every plan, trust, program and
benefit then in effect or administered by AremisSoft-Nevada on behalf or for
the benefit of the officers and employees of AremisSoft-Nevada, including
plans, trusts, programs and benefits administered by AremisSoft-Nevada in which
subsidiaries of AremisSoft-Nevada, their officers and employees currently are
permitted to participate (the "Employee Benefit Plans"), shall become the
lawful obligations of AremisSoft-Delaware and shall be implemented and
administered in the same manner and without interruption until the same are
amended or otherwise lawfully altered or terminated.
2.5. NO FRACTIONAL SHARES TO BE ISSUED. No fractional shares shall be issued
as a result of the exchange of AremisSoft-Nevada shares for AremisSoft-Delaware
shares. Instead, AremisSoft-Delaware shall issue scrip or warrants pursuant to
Section 155 of the Corporation Law entitling the holder to receive a full share
upon the surrender of such scrip or warrant aggregating a full share. In
calculating the amount of scrip or warrants to be issued to a stockholder, all
shares owned by the same stockholder shall be aggregated and the fractional
amount of a share to be covered by such scrip or warrant shall be calculated by
applying the exchange ratio provided for herein to each stockholder's entire
share ownership.
ARTICLE III
THE SURVIVING CORPORATION
3.1. CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. The Certificate of Incorporation of
AremisSoft-Delaware, as in effect on the Effective Date, shall continue to be
the Certificate of Incorporation of AremisSoft-Delaware as the surviving
corporation without change or amendment until further amended in accordance
with the provisions thereof and applicable law. The Bylaws of
AremisSoft-Delaware, as in effect on the Effective Date, shall continue to be
the Bylaws of AremisSoft-Delaware as the surviving corporation without change
or amendment until further amended in accordance with the provisions thereof
and applicable law.
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3.2. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. The directors and officers of AremisSoft-Nevada
on the Effective Date shall be and become directors and officers, holding the
same titles and positions, of AremisSoft-Delaware on the Effective Date, and
after the Effective Date shall serve in accordance with the Bylaws of
AremisSoft-Delaware.
3.3. FURTHER ASSURANCES. From time to time, as and when required by
AremisSoft-Delaware or by its successors and assigns, there shall be executed
and delivered on behalf of AremisSoft-Nevada such deeds and other instruments,
and there shall be taken or caused to be taken by it such further and other
action, as shall be appropriate or necessary in order to vest or perfect in or
to confer of record or otherwise in AremisSoft-Delaware the title to and
possession of all the property interests, assets, rights, privileges,
immunities, powers, franchises and authority of AremisSoft-Nevada, and
otherwise to carry out the purposes and intent of this Merger Agreement, and
the officers and directors of AremisSoft-Delaware are fully authorized in the
name and on behalf of AremisSoft-Nevada or otherwise to take any and all such
actions and to execute and deliver any and all such deeds and other
instruments.
3.4. PLAN OF REORGANIZATION. This Merger Agreement constitutes a plan of
reorganization to be carried out in the manner, on the terms, and subject to
the conditions herein set forth.
3.5. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF AREMISSOFT-NEVADA. On the Effective Date, for all
purposes, the separate existence of AremisSoft-Nevada shall cease and shall be
merged with and into AremisSoft-Delaware. AremisSoft-Delaware, as the surviving
corporation, shall continue and all property (real, personal and mixed), all
debts due on whatever account, all choses in action, and all and every other
interest of or belonging to or due to AremisSoft-Nevada; and the title to any
real estate, or any interest therein, vested in AremisSoft-Nevada shall not
revert or be in any way impaired by reason of such Merger; and
AremisSoft-Delaware shall continue to be responsible and liable for all of its
liabilities and obligations and any claim existing, or action or proceeding
pending, by or against AremisSoft-Nevada. If at any time AremisSoft-Delaware
shall consider or be advised that any assignment or assurances in law or any
other actions are necessary or desirable to vest the title of any property or
rights of AremisSoft-Nevada in AremisSoft-Delaware according to the terms
hereof, the officers and directors of AremisSoft-Delaware are empowered to
execute and make all such property assignments and assurances and do any and
all other things necessary or proper to vest title to such property or other
rights in AremisSoft-Delaware, and otherwise to carry out the purposes of this
Merger Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
MISCELLANEOUS
4.1. AMENDMENT. Prior to stockholder approval, this Merger Agreement may be
amended in any manner as may be determined in the judgment of the respective
Boards of Directors of AremisSoft-Delaware and AremisSoft-Nevada. After
shareholder approval, this Merger Agreement may be amended in any manner
(except that Section 2.1 and any of the other principal terms may not be
amended without the approval of the stockholders of AremisSoft-Nevada) as may
be determined in the judgment of the respective Boards of Directors of
AremisSoft-Delaware and AremisSoft-Nevada to be necessary, desirable or
expedient in order to clarify the intention of the parties hereto or to effect
or facilitate the purposes and intent of this Merger Agreement.
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4.2. ABANDONMENT. At any time before the Effective Date, this Merger Agreement
may be terminated and the Merger contemplated hereby may be abandoned by the
Board of Directors of either AremisSoft-Delaware or AremisSoft-Nevada,
notwithstanding approval of this Merger Agreement by the stockholders of
AremisSoft-Nevada and AremisSoft-Delaware.
4.3. COUNTERPARTS. In order to facilitate the filing and recording of this
Merger Agreement, the same may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed to be an original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Merger Agreement, having first been duly
approved by the Boards of Directors of AremisSoft-Nevada and
AremisSoft-Delaware, has been executed on the date set forth above on behalf of
each of the Constituent Corporations by their respective duly authorized
officers.
AREMISSOFT CORPORATION,
a Nevada corporation
By:
Dr. Lycourgos K. Kyprianou, Chief Executive
Officer
(Corporate Seal)
Attest:
Noel Voice,
Assistant Secretary
AREMISSOFT CORPORATION,
a Delaware corporation
By:
Dr. Lycourgos K. Kyprianou,
Chief Executive Officer
(Corporate Seal)
Attest:
Noel Voice,
Secretary
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CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
AREMISSOFT CORPORATION
ARTICLE I
The name of the corporation is AremisSoft Corporation.
ARTICLE II
The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the State of
Delaware is 1013 Centre Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19805, County of New Castle.
The name of its registered agent at such address is Corporation Service
Company.
ARTICLE III
The nature of the business of the Corporation, or the purposes to be
conducted or promoted by the Corporation, is to engage in any lawful act or
activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation
Law of Delaware.
ARTICLE IV
The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have the
authority to issue is One Hundred Million (100,000,000) of which Eighty-Five
Million (85,000,000) shares shall be Common Stock, par value $.001 per share,
and Fifteen Million (15,000,000) shares shall be Preferred Stock, par value
$.001 per share.
The Board of Directors of the Corporation (the "Board") is authorized,
subject to limitations prescribed by law and the provisions of this Article IV,
to provide for the issuance of the shares of Preferred Stock in series, and by
filing a certificate pursuant to the applicable law of the State of Delaware,
to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such
series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the
shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions
thereof.
The authority of the Board with respect to each series shall include, but
is not limited to, determination of the following:
(a) The number of shares constituting that series and the distinctive
designation of that series;
(b) The dividend rate on the shares of that series, whether dividends
shall be cumulative and, if so, from which date or dates, and the
relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of dividends on shares of
that series;
(c) Whether that series shall have voting rights, in addition to the
voting rights provided by law and, if so, the terms of such voting
rights;
(d) Whether that series shall have conversion privileges and, if so, the
terms and conditions of such conversion, including provision for
adjustment of the conversion rate in such events as the Board shall
determine;
(e) Whether or not the shares of that series shall be redeemable and, if
so, the terms and conditions of such redemption, including the date or
dates upon or after which they shall be redeemable, and the amount per
share payable in case of redemption, which amount may vary under
different conditions and at different redemption dates;
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(f) Whether that series shall have a sinking fund for the redemption or
purchase of shares of that series and, if so, the terms and amount of
such sinking fund;
(g) The rights of the shares in the event of voluntary or involuntary
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, and the
relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of shares of that series;
(h) any other relative rights, preferences and limitations of that
series.
ARTICLE V
In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by the laws
of the State of Delaware, the Board is expressly authorized to make, alter or
repeal the Bylaws of the Corporation, subject to the power of the stockholders
of the Corporation to alter or repeal any Bylaws made by the Board.
ARTICLE VI
Unless, and except to the extent that, the Bylaws of the Corporation
shall so require, the election of Directors of the Corporation need not be by
written ballot.
ARTICLE VII
The name and mailing address of the sole incorporator is:
Scott E. Bartel
Bartel Eng Linn & Schroder
300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1100
Sacramento, California 95814
ARTICLE VIII
A Director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the
Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary
duty as a director except to the extent such exemption from liability or
limitation thereof is not permitted under the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware as the same exists or may hereafter be amended.
Any repeal or modification of the foregoing paragraph shall not adversely
affect any right or protection of a Director of the Corporation existing
hereunder with respect to any act or omission occurring prior to such repeal or
modification.
ARTICLE IX
The Corporation shall indemnify its officers, directors, employees and
agents to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of Delaware.
ARTICLE X
The Corporation reserves the right at any time, and from time to time, to
amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in this Certificate of
Incorporation, and other provisions authorized by the laws of the State of
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Delaware at the time in force may be added or inserted, in the manner now or
hereafter prescribed by law; and all rights, preferences and privileges of
whatsoever nature conferred upon stockholders, directors or any other persons
whomever by and pursuant to this Certificate of Incorporation in its present
form or as hereafter amended are granted subject to the rights reserved in this
article.
ARTICLE XI
No action required to be taken or which may be taken at any annual or
special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation may be taken without a
meeting, and the power of stockholders to consent in writing, without a
meeting, to the taking of any action is specifically denied, unless such action
has been approved by the Board prior to such action being taken.
I, Scott E. Bartel, being the sole incorporator of the Corporation, for
the purpose of forming a Corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware, do make this certificate, hereby declaring and
certifying that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true,
and accordingly have hereunto set my hand this 29th day of May, 1998.
Scott E. Bartel, Sole Incorporator
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EXHIBIT C
CHAPTER 92A
MERGERS AND EXCHANGES OF INTEREST
RIGHTS OF DISSENTING OWNERS
NRS 92A.300 Definitions. As used in NRS 92A.300 to 92A.500, inclusive,
unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms
defined in NRS 92A.305 to 92A.335, inclusive, have the
meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
NRS 92A.305 "Beneficial stockholder" defined. "Beneficial stockholder"
means a person who is a beneficial owner of shares held in a
voting trust or by a nominee as the stockholder of record.
NRS 92A.310 "Corporate action" defined. "Corporate action" means the action
of a domestic corporation.
NRS 92A.315 "Dissenter" defined. "Dissenter" means a stockholder who is
entitled to dissent from a domestic corporation's action under
NRS 92A.380 and who exercises that right when and in the
manner required by NRS 92A.410 to 92A.480, inclusive.
NRS 92A.320 "Fair value" defined. "Fair value," with respect to a
dissenter's shares, means the value of the shares immediately
before the effectuation of the corporate action to which he
objects, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in
anticipation of the corporate action unless exclusion would be
inequitable.
NRS 92A.325 "Stockholder" defined. "Stockholder" means a stockholder of
record or a beneficial stockholder of a domestic corporation.
NRS 92A.330 "Stockholder of record" defined. "Stockholder of record" means
the person in whose name shares are registered in the records
of a domestic corporation or the beneficial owner of shares to
the extent of the rights granted by a nominee's certificate on
file with the domestic corporation.
NRS 92A.335 "Subject corporation" defined. "Subject corporation" means the
domestic corporation which is the issuer of the shares held by
a dissenter before the corporate action creating the
dissenter's rights becomes effective or the surviving or
acquiring entity of that issuer after the corporate action
becomes effective.
NRS 92A.340 Computation of interest. Interest payable pursuant to NRS
92A.300 to 92A.500, inclusive, must be computed from the
effective date of the action until the date of payment, at the
average rate currently paid by the entity on its principal
bank loans or, if it has no bank loans, at a rate that is fair
and equitable under all of the circumstances.
NRS 92A.350 Rights of dissenting partner of domestic limited partnership.
A partnership agreement of a domestic limited partnership or,
unless otherwise provided in the partnership agreement, an
agreement of merger or exchange, may provide that contractual
rights with respect to the partnership interest of a
dissenting general or limited partner of a domestic limited
partnership are available for any class or group of partnership
interests in connection with any merger or exchange in which
the domestic limited partnership is a constituent entity.
NRS 92A.360 Rights of dissenting member of domestic limited-liability
company. The articles of organization or operating agreement
of a domestic limited-liability company or, unless otherwise
provided in the articles of organization or operating
agreement, an agreement of merger or exchange, may provide
that contractual rights with respect to the interest of a
dissenting member are available in connection with any merger
or exchange in which the domestic limited-liability company is
a constituent entity.
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NRS 92A.370 Rights of dissenting member of domestic nonprofit corporation.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, and unless
otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws, any member of
any constituent domestic nonprofit corporation who voted
against the merger may, without prior notice, but within 30
days after the effective date of the merger, resign from
membership and is thereby excused from all contractual
obligations to the constituent or surviving corporations which
did not occur before his resignation and is thereby entitled
to those rights, if any, which would have existed if there had
been no merger and the membership had been terminated or the
member had been expelled.
2. Unless otherwise provided in its articles of incorporation
or bylaws, no member of a domestic nonprofit corporation,
including, but not limited to, a cooperative corporation,
which supplies services described in chapter 704 of NRS to its
members only, and no person who is a member of a domestic
nonprofit corporation as a condition of or by reason of the
ownership of an interest in real property, may resign and
dissent pursuant to subsection 1.
NRS 92A.380 Right of stockholder to dissent from certain corporate actions
and to obtain payment for shares.
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 92A.370 and 92A.390, a
stockholder is entitled to dissent from, and obtain payment of
the fair value of his shares in the event of any of the
following corporate actions:
(a) Consummation of a plan of merger to which the domestic
corporation is a party:
(1) If approval by the stockholders is required for the merger
by NRS 92A.120 to 92A.160, inclusive, or the articles of
incorporation and he is entitled to vote on the merger; or
(2) If the domestic corporation is a subsidiary and is merged
with its parent under NRS 92A.180.
(b) Consummation of a plan of exchange to which the domestic
corporation is a party as the corporation whose subject
owner's interests will be acquired, if he is entitled to vote
on the plan.
(c) Any corporate action taken pursuant to a vote of the
stockholders to the event that the articles of incorporation,
bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors provides that
voting or nonvoting stockholders are entitled to dissent and
obtain payment for their shares.
2. A stockholder who is entitled to dissent and obtain payment
under NRS 92A.300 to 92A.500, inclusive, may not challenge the
corporate action creating his entitlement unless the action is
unlawful or fraudulent with respect to him or the domestic
corporation.
NRS 92A.390 Limitations on right of dissent: Stockholders of certain
classes or series; action of stockholders not required for
plan of merger. 1. There is no right of dissent with respect to
a plan of merger or exchange in favor of stockholders of any
class or series which, at the record date fixed to determine
the stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at
the meeting at which the plan of merger or exchange is to be
acted on, were either listed on a national securities
exchange, included in the national market system by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or held by at
least 2,000 stockholders of record, unless:
(a) The articles of incorporation of the corporation issuing
the shares provide otherwise; or
(b) The holders of the class or series are required under the
plan of merger or exchange to accept for the shares anything
except:
(1) Cash, owner's interests or owner's interests and cash in
lieu of fractional owner's interests of:
(I) The surviving or acquiring entity; or
(II) Any other entity which, at the effective date of the plan
of merger or exchange, were either listed on a national
securities exchange, included in the national market system by
the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or held
of record by a least 2,000 holders of owner's interests of
record; or (2) A combination of cash and owner's interests of
the kind described in sub-subparagraphs (I) and (II) of
subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b). 2. There is no right of
dissent for any holders of stock of the surviving domestic
corporation if the plan of merger does not require action of
the stockholders of the surviving domestic corporation under
NRS 92A.130.
NRS 92A.400 Limitations on right of dissent: Assertion as to portions only
to shares registered to stockholder; assertion by beneficial
stockholder. 1. A stockholder of record may assert dissenter's
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rights as to fewer than all of the shares registered in his
name only if he dissents with respect to all shares
beneficially owned by any one person and notifies the subject
corporation in writing of the name and address of each person
on whose behalf he asserts dissenter's rights. The rights of a
partial dissenter under this subsection are determined as if
the shares as to which he dissents and his other shares were
registered in the names of different stockholders.
2. A beneficial stockholder may assert dissenter's rights as to
shares held on his behalf only if:
(a) He submits to the subject corporation the written consent
of the stockholder of record to the dissent not later than the
time the beneficial stockholder asserts dissenter's rights;
and
(b) He does so with respect to all shares of which he is the
beneficial stockholder or over which he has power to direct
the vote.
NRS 92A.410 Notification of stockholders regarding right of dissent. 1. If
a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights is
submitted to a vote at a stockholders' meeting, the notice of
the meeting must state that stockholders are or may be
entitled to assert dissenters' rights under NRS 92A.300 to
92A.500, inclusive, and be accompanied by a copy of those
sections. 2. If the corporate action creating dissenters'
rights is taken by written consent of the stockholders or
without a vote of the stockholders, the domestic corporation
shall notify in writing all stockholders entitled to assert
dissenters' rights that the action was taken and send them the
dissenter's notice described in NRS 92A.430.
NRS 92A.420 Prerequisites to demand for payment for shares. 1. If a
proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights is
submitted to a vote at a stockholders' meeting, a stockholder
who wishes to assert dissenter's rights:
(a) Must deliver to the subject corporation, before the vote is
taken, written notice of his intent to demand payment for his
shares if the proposed action is effectuated; and
(b) Must not vote his shares in favor of the proposed action.
2. A stockholder who does not satisfy the requirements of
subsection 1 is not entitled to payment for his shares under
this chapter.
NRS 92A.430 Dissenter's notice: Delivery to stockholders entitled to assert
rights; contents.
1. If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights
is authorized at a stockholders' meeting, the subject
corporation shall deliver a written dissenter's notice to all
stockholders who satisfied the requirements to assert those
rights.
2. The dissenter's notice must be sent no later than 10 days
after the effectuation of the corporate action, and must:
(a) State where the demand for payment must be sent and where
and when certificates, if any, for shares must be deposited;
(b) Inform the holders of shares not represented by
certificates to what extent the transfer of the shares will be
restricted after the demand for payment is received;
(c) Supply a form for demanding payment that includes the date
of the first announcement to the news media or to the
stockholders of the terms of the proposed action and requires
that the person asserting dissenter's rights certify whether
or not he acquired beneficial ownership of the shares before
that date;
(d) Set a date by which the subject corporation must receive
the demand for payment, which may not be less than 30 nor more
than 60 days after the date the notice is delivered; and
(e) Be accompanied by a copy of NRS 92A.300 to 92A.500,
inclusive.
NRS 92A.440 Demand for payment and deposit of certificates; retention of
rights of stockholder.
1. A stockholder to whom a dissenter's notice is sent must:
(a) Demand payment;
(b) Certify whether he acquired beneficial ownership of the
shares before the date required to be set forth in the
dissenter's notice for this certification; and
(c) Deposit his certificates, if any, in accordance with the
terms of the notice.
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2. The stockholder who demands payment and deposits his
certificates, if any, before the proposed corporate action is
taken retains all other rights of a stockholder until those
rights are canceled or modified by the taking of the proposed
corporate action.
3. The stockholder who does not demand payment or deposit his
certificates where required, each by the date set forth in the
dissenter's notice, is not entitled to payment for his shares
under this chapter.
NRS 92A.450 Uncertificated shares: Authority to restrict transfer after
demand for payment; retention of rights of stockholder.
1. The subject corporation may restrict the transfer of shares
not represented by a certificate from the date the demand for
their payment is received. 2. The person for whom dissenter's
rights are asserted as to shares not represented by a
certificate retains all other rights of a stockholder until
those rights are canceled or modified by the taking of the
proposed corporate action.
NRS 92A.460 Payment for shares: General requirements.
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 92A.470, within 30 days
after receipt of a demand for payment, the subject corporation
shall pay each dissenter who complied with NRS 92A.440 the
amount the subject corporation estimates to be the fair value
of his shares, plus accrued interest. The obligation of the
subject corporation under this subsection may be enforced by
the district court: (a) Of the county where the corporation's
registered office is located; or (b) At the election of any
dissenter residing or having its registered office in this
state, of the county where the dissenter resides or has its
registered office. The court shall dispose of the complaint
promptly. 2. The payment must be accompanied by:
(a) The subject corporation's balance sheet as of the end of a
fiscal year ending not more than 16 months before the date of
payment, a statement of income for that year, a statement of
changes in the stockholders' equity for that year and the
latest available interim financial statements, if any;
(b) A statement of the subject corporation's estimate of the
fair value of the shares;
(c) An explanation of how the interest was calculated;
(d) A statement of the dissenter's rights to demand payment
under NRS 92A.480; and
(e) A copy of NRS 92A.300 to 92A.500, inclusive.
NRS 92A.470 Payment for shares: Shares acquired on or after date of
dissenter's notice.
1. A subject corporation may elect to withhold payment from a
dissenter unless he was the beneficial owner of the shares
before the date set forth in the dissenter's notice as the
date of the first announcement to the news media or to the
stockholders of the terms of the proposed action.
2. To the extent the subject corporation elects to withhold
payment, after taking the proposed action, it shall estimate
the fair value of the shares, plus accrued interest, and shall
offer to pay this amount to each dissenter who agrees to
accept it in full satisfaction of his demand. The subject
corporation shall send with its offer a statement of its
estimate of the fair value of the shares, an explanation of
how the interest was calculated, and a statement of the
dissenters' right to demand payment pursuant to NRS 92A.480.
NRS 92A.480 Dissenter's estimate of fair value: Notification of subject
corporation; demand for payment of estimate.
1. A dissenter may notify the subject corporation in writing of
his own estimate of the fair value of his shares and the
amount of interest due, and demand payment of his estimate,
less any payment pursuant to NRS 92A.460, or reject the offer
pursuant to NRS 92A.470 and demand payment of the fair value of
his shares and interest due, if he believes that the amount
paid pursuant to NRS 92A.460 or offered pursuant to NRS
92A.470 is less than the fair value of his shares or that the
interest due is incorrectly calculated.
2. A dissenter waives his right to demand payment pursuant to
this section unless he notifies the subject corporation of his
demand in writing within 30 days after the subject corporation
made or offered payment for his shares.
NRS 92A.490 Legal proceeding to determine fair value: Duties of subject
corporation; powers of court; rights of dissenter.
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1. If a demand for payment remains unsettled, the subject
corporation shall commence a proceeding within 60 days after
receiving the demand and petition the court to determine the
fair value of the shares and accrued interest. If the subject
corporation does not commence the proceeding within the 60-day
period, it shall pay each dissenter whose demand remains
unsettled the amount demanded.
2. A subject corporation shall commence the proceeding in the
district court of the county where its registered office is
located. If the subject corporation is a foreign entity
without a resident agent in the state, it shall commence the
proceeding in the county where the registered office of the
domestic corporation merged with or whose shares were acquired
by the foreign entity was located.
3. The subject corporation shall make all dissenters, whether
or not residents of Nevada, whose demands remain unsettled,
parties to the proceeding as in an action against their
shares. All parties must be served with a copy of the
petition. Nonresidents may be served by registered or certified
mail or by publication as provided by law.
4. The jurisdiction of the court in which the proceeding is
commenced under subsection 2 is plenary and exclusive. The
court may appoint one or more persons as appraisers to receive
evidence and recommend a decision on the question of fair
value. The appraisers have the powers described in the order
appointing them, or any amendment thereto. The dissenters are
entitled to the same discovery rights as parties in other
civil proceedings.
5. Each dissenter who is made a party to the proceeding is
entitled to a judgment:
(a) For the amount, if any, by which the court finds the fair
value of his shares, plus interest, exceeds the amount paid by
the subject corporation; or
(b) For the fair value, plus accrued interest, of his
after-acquired shares for which the subject corporation
elected to withhold payment pursuant to NRS 92A.470.
NRS 92A.500 Legal proceeding to determine fair value: Assessment of costs
and fees.
1. The court in a proceeding to determine fair value shall
determine all of the costs of the proceeding, including the
reasonable compensation and expenses of any appraisers
appointed by the court. The court shall assess the costs
against the subject corporation, except that the court may
assess costs against all or some of the dissenters, in amounts
the court finds equitable, to the extent the court finds the
dissenters acted arbitrarily, vexatiously or not in good faith
in demanding payment.
2. The court may also assess the fees and expenses of the
counsel and experts for the respective parties, in amounts the
court finds equitable:
(a) Against the subject corporation and in favor of all
dissenters if the court finds the subject corporation did not
substantially comply with the requirements of NRS 92A.300 to
92A.500, inclusive; or
(b) Against either the subject corporation or a dissenter in
favor of any other party, if the court finds that the party
against whom the fees and expenses are assessed acted
arbitrarily, vexatiously or not in good faith with respect to
the rights provided by NRS 92A.300 to 92A.500, inclusive.
3. If the court finds that the services of counsel for any
dissenter were of substantial benefit to other dissenters
similarly situated, and that the fees for those services
should not be assessed against the subject corporation, the
court may award to those counsel reasonable fees to be paid out
of the amounts awarded to the dissenters who were benefited.
4. In a proceeding commenced pursuant to NRS 92A.460, the court
may assess the costs against the subject corporation, except
that the court may assess costs against all or some of the
dissenters who are parties to the proceeding, in amounts the
court finds equitable, to the extent the court finds that such
parties did not act in good faith in instituting the
proceeding. 5. This section does not preclude any party in a
proceeding commenced pursuant to NRS 92A.460 or 92A.490 from
applying the provisions of N.R.C.P. 68 or NRS 17.115.
