Exhibit 10
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
SHAREHOLDERS OF FRANCHISE CAPITAL CORPORAITON
A NEVADA PUBLIC CORPORATION
AND
SHAREHOLDERS OF FATHOM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
AN ARIZONA CORPORATION
AGREEMENT, made this 29th day of September 2005, by and between Franchise
Capital Corporation ("FCC") and Fathom Business Systems, Inc. ("FBS").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, FCC owns all of the outstanding shares of FBS.
WHEREAS, FBS desires to purchase all of its outstanding shares from FCC for
$44,142.38 which will be paid with the transfer of certain Accounts Receivables
attached as Exhibit B.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and
representations contained herein,
THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF FCC
FCC hereby represents and warrants to FBS that:
1.1 FCC will transfer to FBS 100% of the FBS shares FCC controls for
$44,142.38 which will be paid with the transfer of certain Accounts Receivables
attached as Exhibit B.
1.2 Financial Statements. The most recent financial statements of the FBS
are attached as Exhibit A. The financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices
consistently followed by the FBS throughout the period indicated, and fairly
represent the financial position of each as of the date of the balance sheet
included in the financial statements.
1.3 Authority. The Board of Directors of FCC have authorized the execution
of this Agreement and the consummation of transactions contemplated herein, and
FCC has full power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement
and this Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of FCC, and is
enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions.
1.4 Ability to Carry Out Obligations. The execution and delivery of this
Agreement by FCC of its obligations hereunder in the time and in the manner
contemplated will not cause, constitute or conflict with or result in (a) any
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breach or violation of any of the provisions or constitute a default under any
license, indenture, mortgage, charter, instrument, articles of incorporation,
bylaws, or other agreement or instrument to which either is a party, or by which
it may be bound, nor will any consents or authorizations of any party other than
those hereto be required, (b) an event that would permit any party to any
agreement or instrument to terminate it or to accelerate the maturity of any
indebtedness or other obligation of FCC, or (c) any event that would result in
the creation or imposition of any lien, charge, or encumbrance on any asset of
FCC.
1.5 Full Disclosure. None of the representations and warranties made by FCC
herein, or in any exhibit, certificate or memorandum furnished or to be
furnished by either, or on their behalf, contains or will contain any untrue
statement of material fact, or omit any material fact the omission of which
would be misleading.
1.6 Indemnification. FCC agrees to defend and hold FBS harmless against and
in respect of any and all claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, obligations,
liabilities, damages, recoveries, and deficiencies, including interest,
penalties, and reasonable attorney's fees, that it shall incur or suffer, which
arise out of, result from or relate to any breach of, or failure by FCC to
perform any of its representations, warranties, covenants and agreements in this
Agreement or in any exhibit or other instrument furnished or to be furnished by
FCC under this Agreement.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF FBS
FBS hereby represents and warrants to FCC that:
2.1 FBS will deliver $44,142.38 which will be paid with the transfer of
certain Accounts Receivables attached as Exhibit B.
2.2 Financial Ability. FBS is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing, and has the necessary wherewithall to complete
this agreement through its legal counsel.
2.3 Authority. FBS has authorized the execution of this Agreement and the
consummation of transactions contemplated herein through its legal counsel.
FBS's legal counsel has full power and authority to execute, deliver, and
perform this Agreement and this Agreement is a legal, valid and binding
obligation of FBS, and is enforceable in accordance with its terms and
conditions.
2.4 Ability to Carry Out Obligations. The execution and delivery of this
Agreement by FBS and the performance by FBS of its obligations hereunder in the
time and in the manner contemplated will not cause, constitute or conflict with
or result in (a) any breach or violation of any of the provisions or constitute
a default under any license, indenture, mortgage, charter, instrument, articles
of incorporation, bylaws, or other agreement or instrument to which FBS is a
party, or by which it may be bound, nor will any consents or authorizations of
any party other than those hereto be required except approvals required by law,
if any, (b) an event that would permit any party to any agreement or instrument
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to terminate it or to accelerate the maturity of any indebtedness or other
obligation of FBS, or (c) any event that would result in the creation or
imposition of any lien, charge, or encumbrance on any asset of FBS.
2.5 Full Disclosure. None of the representations and warranties made by FBS
herein, or in any exhibit, certificate or memorandum furnished or to be
furnished by FBS, or on its behalf, contains or will contain any untrue
statement of material fact, or omit any material fact the omission of which
would be misleading.
2.6 Indemnification. FBS agrees to defend and hold FCC harmless against
sales tax liabilities, IRS tax liabilities and in respect to any and all claims,
demands, losses, costs, expenses, obligations, liabilities, damages, recoveries,
and deficiencies, including interest, penalties, and reasonable attorney's fees,
that it shall incur or suffer, which arise out of, result from or relate to any
breach of, or failure by FBS to perform any of its respective representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements in this Agreement or in any exhibit or
other instrument furnished or to be furnished by FBS under this Agreement.
ARTICLE III
COVENANTS
3.1 Investigative Rights. From the date of this Agreement until the Closing
date, FCC shall provide the other full access during normal business hours to
all properties, books, contracts, commitments, and records of FBS for the
purpose of examining same.
3.2 Conduct of Business. Prior to the Closing, the FBS shall conduct its
business in the normal course and FCC, and the FBS, shall not sell, pledge or
assign any assets without the prior written consent of FBS. Neither FBS nor the
FCC shall amend its articles of incorporation or Bylaws, declare dividends,
redeem or sell stock or other securities, incur additional or newly-funded
liabilities, acquire or dispose of fixed assets or settle or discharge any
balance sheet receivable other than in the normal course of business.
3.3 Required Corporate Action by FBS. FBS and its officers and directors
shall cause a meeting to be held as soon as practicable for the purpose of
voting on the approval of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO FBS'S PERFORMANCE
4.1 Conditions. FBS's obligations hereunder shall be subject to the
satisfaction, at or before the Closing, of all the conditions set forth in this
Article V. FBS may waive any of these conditions in whole or in part without
prior notice; provided however, that no such waiver of a condition shall
constitute a waiver by FBS of any other condition of or any of FBS's other
rights or remedies, at law or in equity, if FCC shall be in default of any of
their representations, warranties, or covenants under this Agreement.
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4.2 FCC Performance. FCC shall have performed, satisfied and complied with
all covenants, agreements, and conditions required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by it, on or before the Closing Date.
4.3 Accuracy of Representations. Except as otherwise permitted by this
Agreement, all representations and warranties by FCC in this Agreement or in any
written statement that shall be delivered to FBS by FCC under this Agreement
shall be true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date as though made at that
time.
ARTICLE V
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO FCC PERFORMANCE
5.1 Conditions. FCC obligations hereunder shall be subject to the
satisfaction, at or before the Closing, of all the conditions set forth in this
Article VI. FCC may waive any of these conditions in whole or in part without
prior notice; provided however, that no such waiver of a condition shall
constitute a waiver by FCC of any other condition of or any of FCC other rights
or remedies, at law or in equity, if FBS shall be in default of any of their
representations, warranties, or covenants under this Agreement.
5.2 FBS Performance. FBS shall have performed, satisfied and complied with
all covenants, agreements, and conditions required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by it, on or before the Closing Date.
5.3 Accuracy of Representations. Except as otherwise permitted by this
Agreement, all representations and warranties by FBS in this Agreement or in any
written statement that shall be delivered to FCC by FBS under this Agreement
shall be true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date as though made at that
time.
ARTICLE VI
CLOSING
6.1 Closing. The Closing of this transaction shall be held at a place and
on a date mutually acceptable to the parties.
At the Closing the parties shall deliver the following in form acceptable
to counsel to the parties or as set forth herein:
By FBS:
A. FBS will deliver $44,142.38 in customer invoices as attached in Exhibit
B.
By FCC:
A. All of the outstanding shares of FBS and related books and records.
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ARTICLE VII
REMEDIES
7.1 Legal Action and Costs. If any legal action or any arbitration or other
proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an
alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of
the provisions of this agreement, the successful or prevailing party or parties
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and other costs incurred
in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it or
they may be entitled.
7.2 Termination. In addition to the other remedies, any of the parties
hereto may terminate this Agreement, without liability:
(i) upon the failure of any condition not otherwise waived by the
parties; or
(ii) upon mutual consent of the respective boards of directors of FBS
and FCC.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Captions and Headings. The Article and paragraph headings throughout
this Agreement are for convenience and reference only, and shall in no way be
deemed to define, limit, or add to the meaning of any provision of this
Agreement.
8.2 No Oral Change. This Agreement and any provisions hereof, may not be
waived, changed, modified or discharged orally, but it can be changed by an
agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver,
change, modification or, discharge is sought.
8.3 Non-Waiver. Except as other wise expressly provided herein, no waiver
of any covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to
have been made unless expressly in writing and signed by the party against whom
such waiver is charged.
8.4 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each and
every part hereof.
8.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings and merges any all such prior discussions and/or agreements
herein.
8.6 Choice of Law. This Agreement and its application shall be governed by
the laws of the State of Arizona.
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8.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in one or
more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
8.8 Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications under
this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given
on the date of service if served personally on the party to whom notice is to be
given, by first class mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, and
properly addressed as follows:
FBS Representative:
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FCC Representative:
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8.9 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the
heirs, executors, personal representatives successors and assigns of each of the
parties to this Agreement.
8.10 Effect of Closing. All representations, warranties, covenants, and
agreements of the parties contained in this Agreement, or in any instrument,
certificate, opinion, or other writing provided for in it, shall survive the
Closing of this Agreement.
8.11 Brokers. The parties hereto represent that no finder's fee has been
paid or is payable by any party.
8.12 Expenses. Each party will pay its own legal, accounting and any other
out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in connection with this transaction,
whether or not the transaction contemplated hereby is consummated.
8.13 Facsimile Signatures as Originals. Original signatures transmitted by
facsimile communication shall constitute originals for the purpose of validly
executing this Agreement.
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AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED as of the date first above written.
Fathom Business Systems, Inc.:
By /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
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▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, President & C.E.O.
Franchise Capital Corporation:
By /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
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▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, President & C.E.O.
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Exhibit A
Financial Statements of the Fathom Business Systems, Inc.
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EXHIBIT B
Fathom Business Systems, Inc. Receivables
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