EXHIBIT 2.10
HOTEL PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
AMERICAN GENERAL HOSPITALITY OPERATING
PARTNERSHIP, L.P. OR ITS ASSIGNS
as Purchaser
and
SNA OF GEORGIA, INC.
as Seller
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1 The Contract................................................ 1
ARTICLE 2 Hotel....................................................... 2
ARTICLE 3 Purchase Price.............................................. 5
3.1 Purchase Price.............................................. 5
3.2 [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]..................................... 5
3.3 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Money............................................... 5
3.4 Simultaneous Acquisitions................................... 6
ARTICLE 4 Title Deliveries............................................ 6
4.1 Title Commitment............................................ 6
4.2 Survey...................................................... 7
ARTICLE 5 Hotel Documents, Inspecting and Objections.................. 7
5.1 Inspections................................................. 7
5.2 Hotel Documents............................................. 8
5.3 Purchaser's Review Period Termination Right................. 10
5.4 Operational Licenses........................................ 10
5.5 Procedure for Purchaser's Objections........................ 11
5.6 Permitted Exceptions........................................ 11
ARTICLE 6 Confidentiality............................................. 11
6.1 Press Releases.............................................. 11
6.2 Confidentiality............................................. 12
ARTICLE 7
Leases, FF&E Leases, and Service Contracts.................. 12
7.1 Schedules................................................... 12
ARTICLE 8 Operation of Hotel.......................................... 13
8.1 Interim Operation........................................... 13
8.2 Capital Program............................................. 15
8.3 Mechanics Liens............................................. 15
8.4 Notices of Violation........................................ 15
8.5 Third Party Consents........................................ 15
8.6 Estoppel Letters............................................ 16
8.7 Management Agreement Termination............................ 16
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8.8 Hotel Employees............................................. 16
8.9 Shadow Management........................................... 17
8.10 Access to Records and Financial Information................. 17
ARTICLE 9 Representations and Covenants............................... 18
9.1 Representations by Purchaser................................ 18
9.2 Representations by Seller................................... 18
9.3 Subsequent Developments..................................... 21
9.4 Limitation on Further Sales Efforts......................... 21
9.5 Seller's Indemnity.......................................... 21
9.6 Purchaser's Indemnity....................................... 21
9.7 Liquor Licenses............................................. 21
9.8 Franchise Agreement......................................... 22
ARTICLE 10 Conditions Precedent to the Closing......................... 23
10.1 Seller's Obligations........................................ 23
10.2 Seller's Representations, Warranties
and Covenants............................................ 23
10.3 Transfer Subject Only to Permitted Exceptions............... 23
10.4 Consent of Boards of Directors.............................. 23
10.5 Consent of First Mortgagee.................................. 23
10.6 Simultaneous Closings....................................... 24
ARTICLE 11 Closing and Closing Documents............................... 24
11.1 Closing..................................................... 24
11.2 Seller's Deliveries......................................... 24
11.3 Purchaser's Deliveries...................................... 26
11.4 Prorations.................................................. 27
11.5 Closing Costs............................................... 29
11.6 Reconciliation and Final Payment............................ 30
ARTICLE 12 Casualty and Condemnation................................... 30
12.1 Risk of Loss; Notice........................................ 30
12.2 Purchaser's Termination Right............................... 30
12.3 Procedure for Closing....................................... 31
ARTICLE 13 Default and Remedies........................................ 31
13.1 Purchaser's Default......................................... 31
13.2 Seller's Default............................................ 31
13.3 Materiality................................................. 32
13.4 Cross-Default............................................... 32
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ARTICLE 14 Brokers..................................................... 33
14.1 Identity of Brokers......................................... 33
14.2 Indemnification by Seller................................... 33
14.3 Indemnification by Purchaser................................ 33
ARTICLE 15 Intentionally Omitted....................................... 33
ARTICLE 16 Miscellaneous............................................... 33
16.1 Notices .................................................... 33
16.2 Entire Agreement, Modifications and Waivers,
Cumulative Remedies....................................... 35
16.3 Exhibits.................................................... 35
16.4 Successors and Assigns...................................... 35
16.5 Article Headings............................................ 35
16.6 Governing Law............................................... 35
16.7 Time Periods................................................ 35
16.8 Counterparts................................................ 36
16.9 Survival.................................................... 36
16.10 Further Acts................................................ 36
16.11 Severability................................................ 36
16.12 Attorneys' Fees............................................. 36
16.13 REIT Audits................................................. 36
16.14 Tax-Deferred Exchange....................................... 37
16.15 [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]..................................... 37
16.16 Covenant of French Quarter Holdings, Inc.................... 37
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SHERATON FOUR POINTS
HOTEL PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS HOTEL PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of this 31st
day of December 1996 by and between SNA OF GEORGIA, INC., a Georgia corporation,
("Seller"), and AMERICAN GENERAL HOSPITALITY OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership, together with its successors and assigns
("Purchaser").
RECITALS:
A. Seller is the owner of the Hotel (as hereinafter defined) known as the
Sheraton Four Points Hotel Atlanta located in Marietta, Georgia.
B. Seller desires to sell the Hotel to Purchaser, and Purchaser desires to
purchase the Hotel from Seller, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
C. Contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, Purchaser is
entering into other purchase agreements to acquire two (2) other hotels commonly
known as the French Quarter Suites in Atlanta, Georgia ("French Quarter Suites")
and the Sheraton Key Largo Hotel in Key Largo, Florida, ("Sheraton Key Largo")
owned, respectively, by French Quarter Suites, Inc. ("FQS") and SKL of Florida,
Inc. ("SKL") affiliates of Seller (the French Quarter Suites and the Sheraton
Key Largo are collectively referred to herein as the "Other Hotels").
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
The Contract
For and in consideration of the mutual benefits enjoyed by one another
under this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell and convey the Hotel to Purchaser
and Purchaser agrees to purchase and accept conveyance of the Hotel pursuant to
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2
Hotel
As used in this Agreement, the term "Hotel" shall mean and refer to the
following:
(a) The real property located at ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇,
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto, together with
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all rights, alleys, streets, strips, gores waters, privileges, appurtenances,
advantages and easements belonging thereto or in any way appertaining thereto
(collectively the "Land");
(b) The 10 story, 219 room hotel and all other buildings, structures,
fixtures, parking areas, and other improvements presently affixed to the Land
(collectively, the "Improvements");
(c) All right, title and interest of Seller in all tangible personal
property and fixtures (which are not part of the Improvements) of any kind
attached to, or located upon and used in connection with the ownership,
maintenance, use or operation of the Land or Improvements as of the date hereof
(or acquired by Seller and so employed prior to Closing, as defined below),
including, but not limited to, all furniture, fixtures, equipment, signs; all
heating, lighting, plumbing, drainage, electrical, air conditioning, and other
mechanical fixtures and equipment and systems; all copy machines, computers,
software, facsimile machines and other office equipment; all elevators,
escalators, and related motors and electrical equipment and systems; all hot
water heaters, furnaces, heating controls, motors and boiler pressure systems
and equipment, all shelving and partitions, all ventilating equipment, and all
incinerating and disposal equipment; all tennis, pool and health club and
fitness equipment and furnishings; all vans, automobiles and other motor
vehicles; all carpet, drapes, beds, furniture, televisions, telephones and other
furnishings; and all stoves, ovens, freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers,
disposals, kitchen equipment and utensils, tables, chairs, plates and other
dishes, glasses, silverware, serving pieces and other restaurant and bar
equipment, apparatus and utensils (collectively, the "FF&E"). Seller agrees
that between the date of December 5, 1996 and the Closing Date (as hereinafter
defined), Seller will not cause or permit the removal of FF&E from the Hotel
except for the purpose of discarding worn and valueless items, and provided that
such discarded items are replaced with items equal or greater in value to the
original value of such discarded items;
(d) All right, title and interest of Seller in all merchandise,
supplies, inventory and other items used for the operation and maintenance of
guest rooms, guest services, restaurants, lounges, swimming pools, health clubs,
and other common areas and recreational areas located within or relating to the
Improvements, including, without limitation, all food and beverage (alcoholic
and nonalcoholic) inventory, office supplies and stationery, advertising and
promotional materials, towels, washcloths, linen and bedding, guest cleaning,
paper and other supplies, napkins and tablecloths, upholstery material, carpets,
rugs, furniture, engineers' supplies, paint and painters' supplies, employee
uniforms, and pool, tennis court and other recreational area cleaning and
maintenance supplies
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(collectively, the "Supplies"). Seller agrees that between the date of December
5, 1996 and the Closing. Date, Seller will not cause or permit depletion of
Supplies except in the ordinary course of business, but will cause the Supplies
to be maintained in normal quantities considering the season and in accordance
with Section 8.1(g) hereof. Purchaser agrees to credit Seller at Closing for
Seller's cost of all unopened and unused Supplies constituting food and beverage
inventory, and such unopened and unused food and beverage inventory shall not be
considered included within the Purchase Price;
(e) All right, title and interest of Seller in all leases, "trade-out"
agreements, advance bookings, convention reservations, or other agreements
demising space in, providing for the use or occupancy of, or otherwise similarly
affecting or relating to the use or occupancy of, the Improvements or Land,
together with all amendments, modifications, renewals and extensions thereof,
and all guaranties by third parties of the obligations of the tenants,
licensees, concessionaires or other entities thereunder (collectively, the
"Leases" and individually, the "Lease"). Purchaser shall assume in writing all
Leases at Closing;
(f) All prepaid rents and deposits held by Seller or its managing
agent, including, but not limited to, refundable security deposits and rental
deposits, and all other deposits for advance reservations, banquets or future
services, made in connection with the use or occupancy of the Improvements
(collectively the "Deposits"); provided, however, that to the extent Purchaser
does not receive the Deposits at Closing, Purchaser shall be entitled to a
credit against the cash portion of the Purchase Price (as defined below) in an
amount equal to the Deposits;
(g) To the extent assignable in accordance with applicable law and
agreement, any and all of Seller's right, title and interest in the following
that relate to or affect, in any way, the design, construction, ownership, use,
occupancy, leasing, maintenance, service, or operation of the Land,
Improvements, Leases, Deposits, Supplies, or FF&E:
(i) Contracts and agreements, such as operations-related service
or maintenance contracts, restaurant consulting, utility contracts,
contracts for the purchase of supplies, insurance contracts, airline
agreements, corporate account agreements, travel agency agreements,
telephone service agreements, cable service agreements and yellow pages or
other advertising agreements (collectively, the "Service Contracts").
Purchaser shall execute a written assumption of all of the Service
Contracts except any management agreement with Innovative Hospitality
Management, Inc. ("IHM"). Purchaser shall bear the cost of any termination
fees on any of the Service Contracts;
(ii) Warranties, guaranties, indemnities, and claims for the
benefit of Seller relating to the FF&E or the Improvements (collectively
the "Warranties");
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(iii) Licenses (including without limitation liquor, beer, wine,
bar and similar licenses and excluding the Franchise Agreement), permits
(including without limitation occupational, health, swimming pool and
elevator permits), utility reservations, certificates of occupancy, and
similar documents issued by any federal, state, or municipal authority or
by any private party so long as assignment can be made without material
cost to Seller, but only to the extent assumed hereunder by Purchaser
(collectively the "Licenses");
(iv) Telephone numbers, Seller's interest in the names "Sheraton
Four Points" and "Sheraton Four Points Atlanta Northwest", otherwise
unprotected trade styles and other identifying material, and all variations
thereof, together with all related goodwill (collectively, the
"Tradenames") (it being understood and agreed that the name of the hotel
chain to which the Hotel is affiliated by franchise or other license
agreement is a protected name and/or registered service ▇▇▇▇ of such hotel
chain and cannot be transferred to Purchaser by this Agreement);
(v) Plans, drawings, specifications, surveys, soil reports,
engineering reports, inspection reports, environmental audits and other
technical descriptions and reports to the extent in Seller's possession or
control (collectively, the "Plans and Specs");
(vi) Leases of any FF&E and other contracts permitting the use of
any FF&E at the Improvements, all of which shall be assumed by Purchaser at
Closing (collectively, the FF&E Leases");
(h) To the extent transferable, Seller's interest, if any, in the
right to receive immediately on and after Closing water service, sanitary and
storm sewer service, electrical service, gas service, and telephone service on
and for the Land and Improvements in capacities that are adequate to operate the
Improvements for the purposes for which they were intended, free and clear of
all qualifications and encumbrances other than the obligation to pay the
applicable utility or other company for utility consumption after Closing,
including, but not limited to, the right to (i) present use of wastewater,
drainage, water and other existing utility facilities for the Land or
Improvements, (ii) all reservations of or commitments covering any such use,
and (iii) all deposits held by any such utility suppliers (the "Utility
Deposits"; all of the foregoing are referred to in this Agreement collectively
as the "Utility Reservations");
(i) All rights, titles, and interests of Seller appurtenant to the
Land and Improvements, including, but not limited to, (i) all easements, rights
of way, rights of ingress and egress, tenements, hereditaments, privileges, and
appurtenances in any way belonging to the Land or Improvements, (ii) any land
lying in the bed of any alley, highway, street, road or avenue, open or
proposed, in front of or abutting or adjoining the Land, (iii) any strips or
gores of real estate adjacent to the Land, (iv) any leases of adjacent land of
facilities used in connection with the operation of the Hotel, and (v) the use
of all alleys,
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easements and rights-of-way, if any, abutting, adjacent or contiguous to or
adjoining the Land (collectively, the "Appurtenances");
(j) Copies and/or originals (to extent available from Seller's
existing files) of all books and records, promotional material, tenant data,
marketing and leasing material and forms, market studies, keys, and other
materials of any kind owned by Seller and in Seller's possession or control, or
to which Seller has access or may obtain and has the right to convey and deliver
which are or may be used in Seller's ownership or use of the Land, the
Improvements or the FF&E, whether any of the foregoing are in hard copy form or
in computerized data storage form (collectively, the "Records"); provided,
however, that the original of any such material which constitutes a part of
Seller's consolidated or continuing business or financial records may be
retained by Seller;
(k) Seller's active guest ledger and cash drawers and house accounts
as of 2:00 A.M. on the Closing Date (the "Cash and Equivalents"); and
(l) The existing Sheraton franchise or license agreement with respect
to the Hotel (the "Franchise" or "Franchise Agreement"). Purchaser shall obtain
any requisite franchiser consents and Seller shall cooperate with Purchaser in
its efforts to procure said consent prior to expiration of the Review Period.
Provided, however, that the items listed on Exhibit B hereto (the "Excluded
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Assets") shall not be considered part of the Hotel in that they will not be
transferred to Purchaser at Closing and are hereby excluded from the definition
of Hotel.
The Hotel shall be conveyed, assigned, and transferred to Purchaser at Closing
free and clear (a "Free and Clear Conveyance") of all mortgages, debts, liens,
encumbrances except as specifically provided in writing by Purchaser and as
otherwise provided herein.
ARTICLE 3
Purchase Price
3.1 Purchase Price. The total price (the "Purchase Price") for which
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Seller agrees to sell and convey the Hotel to Purchaser, and which Purchaser
agrees to pay or deliver to Seller, subject to the terms of this Agreement, and
adjustments as provided herein, is the sum of Fifteen Million Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($15,500,000.) subject to adjustments as herein provided, in
immediately available funds payable to Seller at the Closing.
3.2 [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]
3.3 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Money. For the purpose of securing the performance of
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Purchaser under the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the purchase
agreements for the Other Hotels and as a condition precedent to Seller's
obligations hereunder and thereunder,
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Purchaser shall post for deposit with First American Title Insurance Company
("First American"), within three (3) business days after the execution and
delivery of this Agreement, an unconditional, irrevocable letter of credit (the
"Letter of Credit") in the amount of $1,000,000 (the "▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Money") drawn on
Bank One, Texas, N.A. in a form reasonably acceptable to Seller. The Letter of
Credit shall have an expiration date of not earlier than April 30, 1997 and
shall name Seller as the beneficiary. First American shall act as escrow agent,
and shall hold the Letter of Credit in escrow pursuant to the terms of an escrow
agreement (the "Escrow Agreement") executed contemporaneously herewith. If the
Closing Date is adjourned for any reason and the expiration date of the Letter
of Credit is prior to the adjourned Closing Date, Purchaser shall, prior to the
expiration date of the Letter of Credit, deliver to First American an extension
of the Letter of Credit to a date which is not less than thirty (30) days past
the adjourned Closing Date. If the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
are not consummated in accordance with the terms hereof, the Letter of Credit
shall be disbursed pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement. If the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated in accordance with
the terms hereof, the Letter of Credit shall be returned to Purchaser at the
Closing.
3.4 Simultaneous Acquisitions. It is the parties' intention to close on
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the acquisition of this Hotel simultaneously with the closing on the Other
Hotels pursuant to separate purchase agreements which are being entered into
between Purchaser and affiliates of Seller contemporaneously with the execution
of this Agreement. Unless Purchaser notifies Seller in writing prior to the
expiration of the Review Period, Purchaser shall be deemed to have elected and
agreed to acquire the Hotels (i.e., Hotel and Other Hotels) in a simultaneous
transaction and shall be obligated to do so. The Purchase Price set forth above
is predicated on the simultaneous acquisition by Purchaser (or its assignee or
designee) of all three (3) hotels. If Purchaser notifies Seller prior to the
expiration of the Review Period that it elects to acquire the Hotel, but less
than all three (3) Hotels (i.e., Hotel and Other Hotels), the Purchase Price for
this Hotel shall be increased to Fifteen Million, Five Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($15,550,000). As used in this Agreement, the term "Purchase Price"
shall refer to the amount set forth in Section 3.1 or the amount set forth in
this Section 3.4, whichever is applicable.
ARTICLE 4
Title Deliveries
4.1 Title Commitment. On or before December 20, 1996, Seller shall
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procure and deliver to Purchaser, at Seller's sole cost and expense therefor,
the following:
(a) A Commitment for Title Insurance (the "Title Commitment") issued
by First American, through Callaway Title and Escrow Services (the "Title
Company"), on the most recent form of ALTA owner's policy, covering the Land and
Improvements, in the full amount of the Purchase Price allocable to the Land and
the Improvements, setting forth the current status of the title to the Land and
Improvements, pursuant to which the Title Company agrees, subject to
satisfaction of the requirements of the Title Commitment, to
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issue to Purchaser at Closing an Owner Policy of Title Insurance (the "Title
Policy") on the most recent form of ALTA owner's policy; and
(b) Copies of all documents and instruments (as recorded, where
applicable) (the "Supporting Documents") provided by the Title Company and
referred to or identified in the Title Commitment, including, but not limited
to, all deeds and other conveyance documents evidencing transfer of title into
Seller.
4.2 Survey. Prior to the execution of this Agreement, Seller has provided
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to Purchaser its most recent "as built" survey (the "Survey") of the Land and
Improvements. Purchaser, at Purchaser's sole cost and expense, shall be
responsible for obtaining an updated survey from this or any other surveyor (the
"New Survey"). If the New Survey contains a different legal description than
the one described on Exhibit A attached to this Agreement, Seller shall, at
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Closing, in addition to the Seller's Deed set out in Section 11.2(a), execute in
favor of Purchaser a quitclaim deed which shall convey any interest of Seller in
the Land using the New Survey legal description. In addition, such description
shall be used in the Title Policy.
ARTICLE 5
Hotel Documents, Inspecting and Objections
5.1 Inspections. Seller shall give Purchaser and Purchaser's agents and
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representatives reasonable access to the Hotel during normal business hours
prior to Closing and the right to physically inspect the Hotel, to conduct soil
tests, environmental tests and inspections, and other tests and inspections (so
long as such tests and inspections do not unreasonably interfere with the use
and occupancy of the Hotel by Seller, by guests or patrons of the Hotel, or by
tenants) and to examine any books, records and other financial information
pertaining to the Hotel located at the Hotel. The costs and expenses of
Purchaser's investigation shall be borne solely by Purchaser. In the event that
the transaction contemplated by this Agreement does not close for any reason
other than Seller's default, Purchaser shall have the obligation to repair any
damage caused by Purchaser's inspections and tests to the condition prior to
Purchaser's entry, which obligation shall survive any termination of this
Agreement. The terms of this Agreement and all information furnished by Seller
to Purchaser in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or obtained by
Purchaser in the course of its investigations shall be treated as confidential
information by Purchaser, subject to the provisions of Article 6 below. All
visits to the Hotel shall be pre-arranged with ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ (telephone
number ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ or ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇) or Mr. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ben-Zur (telephone
number ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇) ("Seller's Representatives"). Purchaser's agents and
representatives shall refrain from discussing their due diligence with any Hotel
employees other than those approved by "Seller's Representatives" and, with
respect to those Hotel employees whom Purchaser is expressly authorized to
discuss the due diligence, Purchaser shall limit those discussions to inquiries
concerning the Hotel, and Purchaser shall not discuss the reason for its
inquiries. Purchaser shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, hold harmless
and defend Seller, its agents,
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officers, directors, and employees from and against any and all out-of-pocket
loss, damage, expense (including attorneys' fees and court costs), claim, demand
and the like arising in connection with the access and/or inspection rights
granted herein by Seller for the benefit of Purchaser.
5.2 Hotel Documents.
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(a) As soon as practicable but in no event later than December 20,
1996, Seller, at Seller's sole cost and expense, will deliver to Purchaser true,
correct and complete copies of the following, together with all amendments,
modifications, renewals or extensions thereof:
(i) All Licenses;
(ii) All Service Contracts and a schedule of such Service
Contracts (the "Schedule of Service Contracts");
(iii) All Leases (other than guest or room booking and
reservation contracts), a schedule of such Leases (the "Schedule of
Leases") and all agreements for real estate commissions, brokerage fees,
finder's fees or other compensation payable by Seller in connection
therewith which would be binding on Purchaser after Closing;
(iv) A list of all current Hotel employees and their salaries or
wages and a general description of the employment benefits available to the
employees as a group, and copies of all employment agreements and/or union
contracts, if any;
(v) The Franchise Agreement and a current deficiency report and
the two most recent inspection reports of the franchiser of the Hotel;
(b) As soon as practicable but in no event later than December 27,
1996, Seller, at Seller's sole cost and expense, will deliver to Purchaser true,
correct and complete copies of the following, together with all amendments,
modifications, renewals or extensions thereof:
(i) All Warranties relating to the Hotel or any part thereof
which are still in effect;
(ii) To the extent in Seller's possession and without any
requirement to compile any new statements, financial statements, balance
sheets, income statements, general ledgers (provided however that Seller
shall not be required to deliver copies of general ledgers to Purchaser but
Seller shall allow Purchaser and Purchaser's representatives reasonable
access to on-site copies of such general ledgers), budgets and Federal and
State income tax returns for the Hotel, for the
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current year to date and each of the five (5) years prior to the year of
this Agreement (the "Financial Statements"), including the itemization of
A. annual insurance premiums for each such year for fire, extended
coverage, workers' compensation, vandalism and malicious mischief, general
liability, business interruption, rents and other forms of insurance shown
thereon; B. expenses incurred for water, electricity, natural gas, sewer
and other utility charges; C. total rents and revenues collected from
tenants and from hotel guests and other patrons of the Hotel; D. management
fees; E. maintenance, repairs and other expenses relating to the management
and operation of the Hotel; F. historical occupancy statistics for the
Hotel; and G. all capital expenditures made during the aforementioned
periods;
(iii) All of the most recent real estate and personal property
tax statements with respect to the Hotel and notices of appraised value for
the Land and Improvements;
(iv) To the extent available to Seller in its existing files, all
engineering and architectural plans, drawings and specifications relating
to the Hotel, as well as copies of any environmental reports, boundary
surveys, engineering reports and subsurface studies affecting the Hotel.
If the Hotel is purchased by Purchaser, all such documents and information
shall, subject to the terms of any agreements with the professionals who
rendered said reports, thereupon be and become the property of Purchaser
without payment of any additional consideration therefor; provided,
however, in the event that the Closing does not actually occur, Purchaser
shall return such information to Seller;
(v) A rent roll including for each Lease A. the name of the
tenant; B. the suite; C. the base rental rate; D. the amount of prepaid
rent; E. the amount of each security deposit; F. the applicable percentage
rental rate, if any, and the means of calculation thereof; G. the date of
the Lease; and H. the expiration date of the Lease;
(vi) To the extent in Seller's possession or control, all written
notices received from governmental authorities in connection with the
Hotel;
(vii) All FF&E Leases and a schedule of such FF&E Leases (the
"Schedule of FF&E Leases");
(viii) A schedule of the Deposits and the Utility Reservations
(the "Schedule of Deposits and Utility Reservations");
(ix) Copies of the existing insurance policies covering the
Hotel;
(x) An unaudited balance sheet (the "Balance Sheet") of the Hotel
as of November 30, 1996 (the "Balance Sheet Date"), listing all
liabilities, accounts
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payable and accounts receivable of the Hotel as of such date. The Balance
Sheet will be prepared and certified by management to be A. in accordance
with the books and records of the Hotel, and B. to fairly present the
financial condition of the Hotel at the Balance Sheet Date;
(xi) A schedule of any litigation, arbitration or administrative
proceedings pending or material threatened (in writing) with respect to the
Hotel; and
(xii) To the extent available from Seller's existing files, such
other documents or information as may be reasonably requested by Purchaser
no later than ten (10) days after Seller's receipt of a written request
therefor.
Seller shall promptly notify Purchaser in writing upon one of Seller's
Representatives learning of any material inaccuracy, misstatement or omission in
any of the information furnished to Purchaser and shall supply Purchaser with
updated information or schedules, as required.
5.3 Purchaser's Review Period Termination Right. Purchaser shall have
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until 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on January 24, 1997 (the "Review Period"), to
evaluate the Hotel and the matters reflected in Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1,
5.2, 5.4 and 9.7 and to obtain the approval of the boards of directors of
Purchaser and American General Hospitality Corporation (the "REIT") to the terms
and conditions of, and the transactions contemplated by, this Agreement. In the
event Purchaser shall determine, in Purchaser's sole discretion, that the
results of the inspection and review are unsatisfactory, or either of the
Purchaser or the REIT are unable to obtain the requisite approval of their
respective board of directors, or for any other reason whatsoever, Purchaser
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Seller
delivered at any time on or before the expiration of the Review Period. Upon
the proper termination of this Agreement by Purchaser, the Letter of Credit
shall be returned to Purchaser and thereafter neither party shall have any
further obligation or liability to the other under this Agreement, except with
respect to those provisions which expressly provide for the survival of such
termination and for the obligation to pay the cost of repairs, if any, set forth
in Section 5.1 and the return of all of the materials delivered by Seller to
Purchaser under this Agreement. If Purchaser fails to notify Seller of its
election to terminate this Agreement on or before the expiration of the Review
Period, then the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Money shall be non-refundable to Purchaser, except to
the extent otherwise provided in this Agreement.
5.4 Operational Licenses. During the Review Period Purchaser shall have
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obtained, or determined that it will be able to obtain, all permits, licenses,
approvals and other authorizations necessary or desirable to operate the Hotel
and all restaurants. bars and lounges presently located in the Hotel, including,
without limitation, the Liquor Licenses (hereinafter defined in accordance with
Section 9.7 hereof. To that end, Sellers and Purchaser shall cooperate with
each other, and each shall execute such transfer forms, license
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applications and other documents as may be necessary or customary for Purchaser
or its designees to obtain such permits, licenses, approvals and other
authorizations.
5.5 Procedure for Purchaser's Objections. At any time during the Review
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Period Purchaser may notify Seller in writing (an "Objection Notice") of any
objections Purchaser may have with respect to the Hotel or to any matters
reflected in or concerning the Title Commitment, the Supporting Documents, the
Survey, the UCC Searches, any of the other documents or items delivered by
Seller to Purchaser, or to the results of the inspections, tests, and studies
under Section 5.1 and any other tests or inspections of the Hotel made by
Purchaser, or to any Service Contracts, Leases, FF&E Leases, or Licenses or any
other matters pursuant to Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4 and 9.7. If
Purchaser shall so notify Seller of any objections, Seller may elect to cure any
or all such objections by giving Purchaser notice of its intent to cure,
whereupon Seller shall be obligated to cure or remove the objections identified
in its notice on or before the Closing Date. In no event shall Seller be
obligated to cure any objections of Purchaser, except that Seller shall be
obligated to remove any existing mortgages and other monetary liens encumbering
the Hotel not caused or created by Purchaser, as well as any other encumbrances
created by Seller after the date hereof. In the event Purchaser has not elected
to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.3, any condition,
circumstance, document or other materials whatsoever concerning the Hotel which
is not expressly addressed by Purchaser in an Objection Notice prior to the
expiration of the Review Period shall be deemed accepted by Purchaser for all
purposes hereunder, and further shall be deemed Permitted Exceptions
notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary. By Closing, Seller
shall, at Seller's expense, cancel any and all management agreements with
respect to the operations of the Hotel.
5.6 Permitted Exceptions. Any title exceptions, test items, or deliveries
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or other items to which the Purchaser does not object in accordance with Section
5.5 shall be deemed "Permitted Exceptions", and, in addition, any title
exceptions, test items, or deliveries to which Purchaser objects that are not
cured and any other conditions permissible hereunder shall, upon consummation of
the Closing, be thereafter deemed and hereinafter referred to as "Permitted
Exceptions".
ARTICLE 6
Confidentiality
6.1 Press Releases. Prior to the end of the Review Period, either Seller
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or Purchaser or their respective Affiliates may refer to this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby in any filing pursuant to securities laws or
stock exchange listing obligations or as required by law or advised by counsel
to be in accordance with law. After the end of the Review Period, either Seller
or Purchaser or their respective Affiliates may issue press releases, and may
refer to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby in any filing
pursuant to securities laws or stock exchange listing obligations or as required
by law or advised by counsel to be in accordance with law, provided that, with
respect to any press release, (i) Purchaser and Seller have each provided the
other with an
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opportunity to review and comment upon such release, although any changes to
such release suggested by the other party shall be made in the sole discretion
of the party submitting it for review. Purchaser and Seller can disclose this
Agreement to their respective advisors, consultants and executive employees to
the extent necessary in order to expedite their obligations hereunder. As used
in this Agreement "Affiliate" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Rule 12b-
2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, and/or applicable Israeli securities laws, and, when used in
connection with Seller or Purchaser shall include each officer, director, and
partner thereof.
6.2 Confidentiality. Except to the extent otherwise provided herein,
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required by law or advised by counsel to be in accordance with law, or expressly
addressed by Section 6.1, until the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, the parties hereto shall hold, and shall cause
each of their respective Affiliates to hold, all information and documents
obtained in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby confidential
including, any oral and written information concerning the Seller and the Hotel
received from the Seller or from a third party at the direction of the Seller
(collectively the "Due Diligence Material"). The Due Diligence Material shall
not be disclosed, discussed or made known without the prior written consent of
the Seller, except to the Purchaser's or the Purchaser's board of directors',
Purchaser's lender and its counsel, any hotel franchisors with whom Purchaser is
negotiating a franchise license agreement, any marketing company employed to do
feasibility studies, or any investment banking, accounting or legal advisers, or
any environmental or engineering consultants with whom Purchaser desires to
consult in connection with the proposed transaction. If the purchase and sale
contemplated hereby are not consummated for any reason whatever, each party
hereto shall, as soon as practicable but no later than fifteen (15) days after
the Closing Date, return all such information and documents (and any copies
thereof in such party's possession) to such other party hereto.
ARTICLE 7
Leases, FF&E Leases, and Service Contracts
7.1 Schedules. Subject to Section 9.3, Seller hereby warrants,
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represents, and certifies unto Purchaser that (i) the Schedule of Service
Contracts, Schedule of FF&E Leases, Schedule of Leases, and Schedule of Deposits
and Utility Reservations, when delivered on or before either December 20, 1996
or December 27, 1996 as provided in Sections 5.2(a) and 5.2(b), will be a true,
correct and complete list of all Service Contracts, all FF&E Leases, all Leases
(other than guest or room booking and reservation contracts), and all Deposits,
Utility Deposits and Utility Reservations in effect at that time, (ii) the
copies of the Service Contracts, FF&E Leases, and Leases, when delivered to
Purchaser, will be true, complete and correct copies of such Service Contracts,
FF&E Leases, and Leases (including, without limitation, all amendments,
modifications, renewals, and extensions thereof), (iii) there are and will be no
written or oral agreements of the nature of the Service Contracts or the FF&E
Leases binding on the Hotel or on Purchaser after
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Closing, other than the Service Contracts, the FF&E Leases, and the Leases
assumed hereunder by Purchaser and, to the extent not terminated on or after
Closing in accordance with the terms thereof and hereof, the Franchise
Agreement, (iv) there are and will be no other written or oral agreements for
the use or occupancy of the Hotel binding on the Hotel or on Purchaser after
Closing with any tenants, licensees, franchisees, concessionaires or other
persons or entities (collectively, "Tenants", and individually, "Tenant") or any
guarantors of the Tenants' obligations (collectively "Guarantors", and
individually, "Guarantor") other than those disclosed by Seller or permitted
under Section 8.1(e) of this Agreement, (v) the Service Contracts, FF&E Leases,
and Leases are in full force and effect and, to Seller's knowledge, no material
default exists thereunder and no condition exists that, with the giving of
notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute a default, and (vi) no
Tenant has made any claim of any right of offset. The term "Tenant" shall refer
only to tenants under Leases only and not guests of the Hotel. It shall not be
deemed a violation of this Section 7.1 if there exists a Service Contract which
is not disclosed on the Schedule of Service Contracts provided such Service
Contract calls for monthly payments of not more than $1,000 and termination upon
forty-five (45) days.
ARTICLE 8
Operation of Hotel
8.1 Interim Operation. Seller hereby covenants and agrees that between
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the date of this Agreement and the Closing, Seller shall:
(a) Operate, manage, and maintain the Hotel consistent with Seller's
prior practice and as a reasonable and prudent operator of like-kind hotels in
the same competitive market would operate, manage, and maintain the Hotel,
including, without limitation, (i) using reasonable efforts to keep available
the services of its present employees at the Improvements and to preserve its
relations with guests, suppliers and other parties doing business with Seller
with respect to the Hotel, (ii) accepting booking contracts for the use of the
Hotel facilities on terms not less favorable than the terms typically arranged
by Seller for the relevant season as of the date of this Agreement in accordance
with Seller's prior practice, (iii) maintaining the current level of advertising
and other promotional activities for Hotel facilities, (iv) maintaining its
books of accounts and records in the usual, regular and ordinary manner, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis
consistent with the basis used in keeping its books in prior years, and (v)
remaining in substantial compliance with the Franchise Agreement;
(b) Not commit waste of any portion of the Hotel;
(c) Keep and maintain the Hotel in a state of repair and condition
consistent with the requirements of clause (a) above;
(d) Keep, observe, and perform all its obligations under the Leases,
the FF&E Leases, the Service Contracts, the Licenses in a manner consistent with
prior practices
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(in particular, the license agreement between Seller and Franchisor (as
hereinafter defined) for the Hotel), and all other applicable and material
contractual arrangements relating to the Hotel;
(e) If Purchaser does not terminate this Agreement prior to expiration
of the Review Period, thereafter Seller shall not enter into any new agreements
of the nature of the Service Contracts, FF&E Leases, or Leases or any material
amendments, modifications, renewals or extensions of any existing Service
Contracts, FF&E Leases, or Leases without Purchaser's prior written consent,
except that Seller shall not be required to obtain Purchaser's consent to any
new agreement or any renewal or extension of existing agreements which may be
terminated on not more than forty-five (45) days' prior notice without cost or
expense. Prior to the expiration of the Review Period, Seller may enter into
new arms-length agreements of the nature of the Service Contracts, or any
amendments, modifications, renewals or extensions thereof in the ordinary course
of business without Purchaser's consent provided that Seller shall provide
Purchaser with a copy of any such instrument promptly after execution and
further provided that any such agreement may be terminated upon not more than
forty-five (45) days' prior notice without cost or expense;
(f) Not cause or permit the removal of FF&E from the Hotel except for
the purpose of discarding and replacing, where needed or appropriate, worn
items, and timely make all repairs, maintenance, and replacements to keep the
Hotel and all FF&E in good operating condition;
(g) Keep Supplies adequately stocked, consistent with Seller's current
business practice, as if the sale of the Hotel hereunder were not to occur;
(h) Not grant any bonus, free rent, rebate or other concession to any
present or future Tenant, without Purchaser's prior written consent;
(i) Advise Purchaser promptly of any litigation, arbitration, or
administrative hearing before any court or governmental agency concerning or
affecting the Hotel which is instituted, or threatened (in writing) after the
date of this Agreement, or if Seller's Representatives learn that any
representation or warranty contained in this Agreement has become materially
misleading or false;
(j) Not intentionally take, or omit to take, any action that would
have the effect of violating any of the representations, warranties, covenants
or agreements of Seller contained in this Agreement;
(k) Comply in all material respects with all federal, state, and
municipal laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders relating to the Hotel other
than the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended ("ADA"), it being
acknowledged by Purchaser that Seller is unaware of any violation thereof and
that Seller shall have no obligation to Purchaser to do anything further in
connection therewith;
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(l) Not sell or assign or enter into any agreement to sell or assign,
or to create or permit to exist any lien or encumbrance (other than a Permitted
Exception) on, the Hotel or any portion thereof;
(m) Not allow any material License or other right currently in
existence which is significant to the operation, use, occupancy or maintenance
of the Hotel to expire, be canceled or otherwise terminated without Purchaser's
prior written consent unless such License shall be renewed or re-obtained in the
ordinary course of business;
(n) Not cancel any existing booking contracts for the use of Hotel
facilities or new booking contracts obtained by Seller after the date of this
Agreement except as may be consistent with prior practices, and continue to book
contracts and reservations consistent with prior practices;
(o) Pay or cause to be paid all taxes, assessments and other
impositions levied or assessed on the Hotel or any part thereof on or before the
date on which the payment thereof is delinquent; and
(p) Not voluntarily alter the existing insurance coverage for the
Hotel.
8.2 Capital Program. Seller hereby covenants and agrees that it will
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complete, prior to the Closing Date, all of the work described in Exhibit C
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hereto (the "Capital Program") at Seller's sole cost and expense, subject to
receipt of applicable permits which Seller shall use best efforts to obtain.
8.3 Mechanics Liens. Seller hereby represents, warrants, and covenants
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that all work required to be done prior to the Closing Date under the Capital
Program described above or the terms of any Lease or License has been or will be
performed and fully paid for by Seller prior to or contemporaneously with the
Closing in accordance with the Capital Program, and all mechanics' and
materialmen's liens arising from any labor or material furnished prior to the
Closing Date at the instance of Seller will be discharged or bonded so as to be
omitted from Purchaser's Title Policy.
8.4 Notices of Violation. Seller hereby covenants and agrees that all
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written notices of violation of federal, state or municipal laws, ordinances,
orders, regulations or requirements ("Notices of Violation") issued, filed, or
served by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the Hotel against or
affecting the Hotel on or before the Closing Date of which Seller has actual
knowledge shall be promptly disclosed to Purchaser.
8.5 Third Party Consents. Seller shall use its best efforts to obtain by
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January 7, 1997 the written consent of The Lincoln National Life Insurance
Corporation ("Lincoln") to the early prepayment of that certain promissory note,
in the original principal amount of $6,000,000, (the "First Note"), secured by a
Deed to Secure Debt, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement
(Senior Loan) (the "First Mortgage") held by the Lincoln
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and the release of the First Mortgage and all loan documents executed in
connection with the existing financing secured by, among other things, the Hotel
(the "Lincoln Consent").
8.6 Estoppel Letters. Seller shall employ reasonable good faith efforts
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to obtain from each Tenant under any Lease affecting the Hotel (but not from
current or prospective occupants of hotel rooms within the Hotel), and to
deliver to Purchaser not less than five (5) days before the expiration of the
Review Period, an estoppel letter substantially in the form attached to this
Agreement as Exhibit D. In the event that Seller is unable to obtain an
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estoppel letter from any such Tenant by said date, Seller, shall deliver to
Purchaser a certificate in which Seller certifies, to the best of Seller's
actual knowledge, the information required by the form of estoppel letter
attached to the Agreement as Exhibit D.
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8.7 Management Agreement Termination. Seller hereby covenants to
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Purchaser that Seller shall terminate any agreement with Seller's existing
managing agent, and that as of the Closing Date there will be no management
agreement or other contract with respect to the management of the Hotel in
effect at the Hotel.
8.8 Hotel Employees. Seller represents, warrants and covenants to
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Purchaser that Purchaser will in no way be liable for any employees, or for any
employment agreements or union contracts with respect to employees, working at
or for the Hotel prior to the Closing Date and during Seller's period of
ownership of the Hotel (the "Hotel Employees"). In particular, neither Seller
nor Seller's managing agent will, between the date hereof and the date of
Closing, enter into any new written employment or union contracts or similar
agreements with respect to any employee of the Hotel that will be binding on the
Purchaser on or after the Closing. Purchaser will not be obligated to pay any
amount to any Hotel Employees except upon their rehiring by Purchaser or an
agent or tenant of Purchaser. Purchaser shall not have any liability under any
pension or profit sharing plan that Seller or Seller's managing agent or any
other party (other than Purchaser's own plans or that of its agents or tenants)
may have established with respect to the Hotel or the Hotel Employees. Seller
shall be and remain liable for all accrued salaries, wages, bonuses, profit-
sharing, and other compensation, vacation, sick leave, worker's compensation,
and welfare benefits, deferred compensation, savings pension, profit sharing,
401K, and retirement plan, and insurance and other benefits through the day
preceding the Closing Date of all Hotel Employees, whether or not employed by
Purchaser, and for all liabilities of whatever kind with respect to all Hotel
Employees who are not employed by Purchaser. Seller hereby indemnities, defends
and saves harmless Purchaser with respect to the foregoing. Seller shall
terminate or cause its managing agent to terminate the Hotel Employees effective
as of 11:59 P.M. on the day before the Closing Date (it being understood that if
for any reason the Closing does not occur, such termination shall be deemed to
be rescinded ab initio) and shall pay to such employees all amounts owed to such
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employees including amounts owed on account of vested accrued and unpaid
benefits including vested vacation pay and vested sick leave. Purchaser shall
cause all of those Hotel Employees it desires to hire to be immediately rehired
effective as of 12:01 A.M. on the Closing Date (it being understood that if for
any reason the Closing does not occur, such rehiring shall be deemed void ab
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initio)
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upon such terms as Purchaser (or such other person or entity who may be
responsible for the rehiring) may elect. Notwithstanding anything stated herein
to the contrary, Purchaser shall endeavor to rehire a sufficient number of Hotel
Employees so as to avoid a violation of, or cause the applicability of, the
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, 29 U.S.C. (S) 2101 et seq.
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(the "WARN Act"), and Purchaser hereby indemnifies, defends and saves harmless
Seller for all costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees) caused by a WARN
Act violation in the control of or reasonably avoidable by Purchaser. Purchaser
shall be responsible for all employee obligations in respect of the rehired
Hotel Employees arising from and after such rehiring. Seller hereby agrees that
neither it nor its managing agent shall induce or solicit any Hotel Employee to
be hired by any affiliate of the Seller or its managing agent but specifically
excluding ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ and any Hotel Employee whom Purchaser decides not to
hire as of 12:01 A.M. on the Closing Date. Each of Seller and Purchaser shall
indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any loss, cost, expense
(including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements actually incurred),
damage or liability any such party may suffer by reason of the other's default
under this Section.
8.9 Shadow Management. After expiration of the Review Period, Seller
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shall permit Purchaser to establish and maintain at its sole expense a shadow
management operation with respect to the Hotel prior to the Closing Date:
Personnel from Purchaser's shadow management operation shall have reasonable
access during normal business hours to all books, records and other information
in the possession or control of Seller or its agents concerning the Hotel and
shall have the right (at Purchaser's expense) to establish duplicate books and
records in order to effect a smooth transition in the ownership and management
of the Hotel; provided, however, that Purchaser and its shadow management
operation and employees (a) shall not unreasonably interfere with the normal
management and operation of the Hotel, (b) shall hold all information acquired
from such books and records confidential in accordance with the provisions of
this Agreement, (c) shall repair any damage to the physical condition of the
Hotel caused by Purchaser or its agents in any such shadow management operation,
and (d) shall not be deemed to have assumed management responsibilities prior to
Closing by virtue of such shadow management.
8.10 Access to Records and Financial Information. Subject to the
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restrictions contained in Section 5.1 above, Purchaser and Purchaser's
authorized representatives and employees shall have the right, at Purchaser's
sole cost, risk and expense, from time to time to enter upon and pass through
the Hotel during normal business hours and upon reasonable notice to Seller to
examine and inspect all of the then existing books, records, surveys, plans,
specifications, permits, certificates of occupancy and other files that are
relevant to the management, ownership, operation, use, occupancy, construction
or leasing of the Hotel, are in Seller's possession or control, and have not
been otherwise provided to Purchaser as required elsewhere herein. Further, and
not in limitation of Section 5.2(ii) above, Purchaser's representatives shall
have access to all existing financial and other information relating to the
Hotel to enable them to prepare audited financial statements in conformity with
Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and to
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them to prepare a registration statement, report or disclosure statement for
filing with the SEC on behalf of the REIT and/or its affiliates. Prior to the
end of the Review Period, Seller shall also provide to Purchaser's
representatives a signed representation letter sufficient to enable an
independent public accountant to render an opinion on the financial statements
related to the Hotel, such letter to be substantially in the form of Exhibit E
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hereto. To the extent that the Financial Statements provided by Seller pursuant
to Subsection 5.2(ii) hereof for the current year do not include any period up
to and including the Closing Date, Seller shall, within twenty-five (25) days
after the Closing Date, provide Purchaser with monthly unaudited Financial
Statements, including Balance Sheets and income statements applicable to such
period inclusive of the Closing Date.
ARTICLE 9
Representations and Covenants
9.1 Representations by Purchaser. Purchaser hereby represents and
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warrants unto Seller that each and every one of the following statements is
true, correct and complete in every material respect as of the date of this
Agreement and will be true, correct and complete as of the Closing Date:
(a) Purchaser is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware, and has full right, power and authority
to enter into this Agreement and to assume and perform all of its obligations
under this Agreement; and the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance by Purchaser of its obligations under this Agreement require no
further action or approval of Purchaser's shareholders, directors, members,
managers or partners (as the case may be) or of any other individuals or
entities in order to constitute this Agreement as a binding and enforceable
obligation of Purchaser. The individuals and/or entities signing below in the
indicated representative capacities are fully authorized so to act.
(b) Purchaser is not a foreign entity, foreign corporation, foreign
partnership, foreign trust or foreign estate (as those terms are defined in the
Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax Regulations).
(c) Subject to Section 5.3 hereof, none among the entry into,
performance of, or compliance with this Agreement by Purchaser has resulted, or
will result, in any violation of, default under, or acceleration of any
obligation under any existing corporate charter, certificate of incorporation,
bylaw, articles of organization, limited liability company agreement or
regulations, partnership agreement, mortgage indenture, lien agreement, note,
contract, permit, judgment, decree, order, restrictive covenant, statute, rule
or regulation applicable to Purchaser.
9.2 Representations by Seller. Seller hereby represents and warrants unto
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Purchaser that each and every one of the following statements is true, correct
and complete
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in every material respect as of the date of this Agreement and will be true,
correct and complete as of the Closing Date:
(a) Seller is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the
laws of the State of Georgia, and has full right, power and authority to enter
into, this Agreement and to assume and perform all of its obligations under this
Agreement; and the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance
by Seller of its obligations under this Agreement require no further action or
approval of Seller's shareholders, directors, members, managers or partners (as
the case may be) or of any other individuals or entities in order to constitute
this Agreement as a binding and enforceable obligation of Seller. The
individuals and/or entities signing below in the indicated representative
capacities are fully authorized so to act.
(b) Seller is not a foreign entity, foreign corporation, foreign
partnership, foreign trust or foreign estate (as those terms are defined in the
Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax Regulations, but is part of a U.S. based
real estate holding company).
(c) Subject to the Lincoln Consent being obtained, none among the
entry into, the performance of, or compliance with this Agreement by Seller has
resulted, or will result, in any violation of, default under, or acceleration
of any obligation under any existing corporate charter, certificate of
incorporation, bylaw, articles of organization, limited liability company
agreement or regulations, partnership agreement, mortgage indenture, lien
agreement, note, contract, permit, judgment, decree, order, restrictive
covenant, statute, rule or regulation applicable to Seller or to the Hotel; nor
will any of the foregoing require the consent of any party not otherwise
provided for in this Agreement.
(d) There are no material leases, management agreements, leasing
agent's agreements, equipment leases, building service agreements, maintenance
contracts, suppliers contracts, warranty contracts, operating agreements, or
other agreements individually or in the aggregate (i) to which Seller is a party
or an assignee, or (ii) binding upon the Hotel, relating to the ownership,
occupancy, operation or maintenance of the Land, Improvements, FF&E or Supplies,
except for those Service Contracts, Leases, FF&E Leases and material warranties
previously disclosed to Purchaser in writing and Service Contracts.
(e) Seller has received no written notice, and has no knowledge, that
it lacks any permit, license, certificates or authority necessary for the
present use and occupancy of the Improvements.
(f) No party has any right or option to acquire the Hotel or any
portion thereof, other than Purchaser.
(g) To the best of Seller's knowledge and belief, there are, with
respect to the Hotel or to Seller, no:
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(i) pending arbitration proceedings or unsatisfied arbitration
awards, or judicial proceedings or orders respecting awards;
(ii) pending unfair labor practice charges or complaints,
unsatisfied unfair labor practice orders or judicial proceedings or orders
with respect thereto;
(iii) pending citations from city, state or federal civil or
human rights agencies, unremedied orders by such agencies or judicial
proceedings or orders with respect to obligations under city, state or
federal civil or human rights or anti-discrimination laws or executive
orders;
(iv) condemnation proceeding pending or, to Seller's knowledge,
threatened with regard to all or any part of the Hotel; or
(v) other pending or threatened (in writing) or actual litigation
claims, charges, complaints, petitions or unsatisfied orders by or before
any administrative agency or court.
(all collectively, the "Pending Claims").
(h) Seller has received no Notice of Violations.
(i) To the best of Seller's knowledge and belief, Seller and the Hotel
are in compliance in all material respects (i) with all terms and conditions of
all written notices, permits, licenses, registrations, certificates of
occupancy, applications, consents, zoning and/or building code restrictions,
variances, and/or other authorizations which are required for the use or
operation of the Hotel, (ii) except as disclosed in the Seller's deliveries
under Section 5.2 hereof, with all applicable laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances and orders in effect as of the date hereof promulgated by any
federal, state or local executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or
administrative agency, board or authority, or any applicable judicial or
administrative decision that relate to the Hotel, and regulations or orders
promulgated thereunder, and all such laws, rules and regulations that relate to
the environment or the pollution, preservation, protection, clean-up or
remediation thereof, or the treatment, storage, disposal or other management of
"hazardous substances," as such term is currently defined in the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation Liability Act of 1980, with respect to the
Hotel, and (iii) with all limitations, requirements, restrictions, conditions,
standards, prohibitions, schedules and timetables contained in any of the
foregoing.
(j) To Seller's knowledge without inquiry, the use by Purchaser of any
of the Tradenames will not infringe any United States or state trademark,
service ▇▇▇▇, or tradename laws existing at the Closing, or constitute
actionable appropriation of rights with respect to any other person, business or
entity.
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For purposes of this Agreement, the term "knowledge", "awareness", or other
phrase used herein to denote information of which the Seller has been informed
or is aware of, shall be limited to all information known or disclosed to the
following (herein referred to as the "Seller's Representatives") but without
independent inquiry: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇-Zur and the present
department heads of the Hotel only.
9.3 Subsequent Developments. After the date of this Agreement and until
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the Closing Date, Seller shall keep Purchaser fully informed of all subsequent
developments of which Seller's Representatives become aware ("Subsequent
Developments") which would cause any of Seller's representations contained in
this Agreement to be no longer accurate in any material respect. If any such
subsequent development possibly causes a breach or violation of this Agreement,
Seller shall not be considered in breach or violation of this Agreement if
Purchaser (i) receives notice therefrom from Seller at least five (5) business
days prior to expiration of the Review Period and does not raise same in an
Objection Notice; or (ii) Purchaser consummates the acquisition of the Hotel,
upon the occurrence of either of which, such violation or breach shall be deemed
waived by Purchaser. Further, Seller shall have until January 15, 1997 to
confirm internally the accuracy of all representations, warranties, disclosures
and statements of Seller contained in this Section 9.2 or elsewhere in this
Agreement. If Seller discovers any inaccuracy in any such item, it shall not be
in breach or violation of this Agreement provided that Seller shall disclose
such item to Purchaser in writing by January 15, 1997.
9.4 Limitation on Further Sales Efforts. Seller shall not market the
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Hotel or execute other offers (other than unsolicited back-up offers) prior to
the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms.
9.5 Seller's Indemnity. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Purchaser
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harmless of and from all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) which the Purchaser may suffer or incur
by reason of any liability, debt, act or cause of action occurring and accruing
prior to the Closing Date and arising from the ownership or operation of the
Hotel by Seller or its management agent prior to the Closing Date, including but
not limited to any claims by employees of Seller or third parties covered by
general liability insurance carried by Seller.
9.6 Purchaser's Indemnity. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold Seller
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harmless of and from all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) which the Seller may suffer or incur by
reason of any liability, debt, act or cause of action occurring and accruing on
or subsequent to the Closing Date and arising from the ownership or operation of
the Hotel by Purchaser subsequent to the Closing Date, including but not limited
to any claims by employees of Purchaser or third parties covered by insurance
carried by Purchaser.
9.7 Liquor Licenses. If and to the extent expressly allowed by law, and
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necessary because Purchaser has not obtained same by the Closing despite
diligent efforts to do so,
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Seller shall assign or cause to be assigned its alcoholic beverage, liquor, beer
and/or wine licenses and/or permits with respect to the Hotel (the "Liquor
Licenses") to Purchaser or its lessee or management company at Closing as part
of the Licenses. Purchaser or its lessee or management company (hereinafter
"Operator") for the Hotel shall execute such forms, license applications and
other documents as may be necessary for the Operator to obtain all Liquor
Licenses necessary to operate any restaurants, bars and lounges presently
located within the Hotel. If permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction in
which the Hotel is located, Operator shall execute and file all necessary forms,
applications and other documents (and Seller shall reasonably cooperate with the
Operator in filing such forms, applications and other documents) with the
appropriate liquor and alcoholic beverage authorities so that such acquisition
of the necessary Liquor Licenses shall take effect simultaneously with or upon
completion of Closing. If not so permitted, Operator agrees that it will
promptly execute all forms, all applications and other documents required to
effect such acquisition of such Liquor Licenses at the earliest date reasonably
practicable, consistent with the laws of the State where the Hotel is located,
in order that all Liquor Licenses may be acquired by Operator. Operator's
attempts to obtain the Liquor Licenses shall not diminish, prior to the Closing,
the full force and effect of the Liquor Licenses maintained by Seller in its
operation of the restaurants, lounges and bars presently located within the
Hotel. If such Liquor Licenses cannot be obtained by Operator until after
Closing, then Seller covenants and agrees that, if and to the extent expressly
allowed by law, Seller shall cooperate reasonably with Operator in keeping open
the bars and lounges and liquor facilities of the Hotel between the Closing and
the time when such Liquor Licenses are obtained by Operator for a period not to
exceed forty-five (45) days following the Closing Date by entering into a
"Liquor License Agreement" with the appropriate party for the continued
operation of and under the Liquor Licenses with respect to the Hotel, in form
acceptable to Seller in its reasonable discretion, pursuant to which, among
other things, (i) Operator shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller and its
agents harmless from any liability, damages, claims, costs, penalties, losses or
expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs) encountered by
Seller in connection with, arising out of, or growing from such operations and
the sale of alcoholic beverages at and from the restaurants, bars and lounges
located at the Hotel during said period of time, and (ii) Operator shall
reimburse Seller for Seller's costs in maintaining the Liquor Licenses in full
force and effect. In no event shall Seller be required to cooperate with any
additional liquor or alcoholic beverage licenses which Seller does not possess
at the time of Closing.
9.8 Franchise Agreement. Purchaser acknowledges that the Franchise
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Agreement cannot be assigned without the consent of Sheraton Franchise
Corporation ("Sheraton"). Unless Purchaser decides to instruct Seller to
terminate the Franchise Agreement as therein permitted and in accordance
therewith and conditioned upon the Closing (the "Termination"), Purchaser agrees
to request the written agreement of Sheraton to either (i) the termination of
the existing Franchise Agreement and simultaneous execution of a new franchise
agreement between Sheraton and either the entity acquiring title to the Hotel or
such entity's net lessee (in either case, the "New Franchisee") or (ii) the
assignment by Seller to the New Franchisee of the Franchise Agreement.
Purchaser agrees to complete and submit to Sheraton a
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franchise license application together with all supporting documentation
required by Sheraton, including, without limitation, management expertise and
financial credibility, all in accordance with Sheraton's review and approval
process. Seller agrees to cooperate with Purchaser in its efforts to cause
Sheraton to approve the New Franchisee as a franchisee or licensee of the
Property, each of them will execute and deliver at Closing all appropriate
documentation necessary to carry out the terms of this Section 9.8. If the
Closing occurs and the New Franchisee does not succeed to Seller's position
under the Franchise Agreement pursuant to either of subclauses (i) or (ii) of
the second sentence hereof, Purchaser agrees that it shall be responsible for
payment of all termination and similar fees due in connection with the
Termination under the Franchise Agreement, and Purchaser further agrees to
indemnify, hold harmless and defend Seller for all costs, claims, liabilities
and expenses incurred or arising prior to the Closing and asserted against
Seller with respect to the Franchise Agreement.
ARTICLE 10
Conditions Precedent to the Closing
Purchaser's obligations to consummate the Closing are subject to the
satisfaction of each and every one of the conditions and requirements set forth
in this Article 10, all of which shall be conditions precedent to Purchaser's
obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser, in
its sole discretion, may waive any such condition by notice to Seller or Closing
the contemplated transaction.
10.1 Seller's Obligations. Seller shall have performed all material
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obligations of Seller hereunder which are to be performed prior to Closing.
10.2 Seller's Representations, Warranties and Covenants. Except as
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otherwise expressly provided herein to the contrary, Seller's representations
and warranties set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all
material respects as if made again on the Closing Date.
10.3 Transfer Subject Only to Permitted Exceptions. On the Closing Date,
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the Hotel shall be subject only to the Permitted Exceptions; provided, however,
that any encumbrance or claim caused or created by Purchaser or its agents shall
be deemed a Permitted Exception.
10.4 Consent of Boards of Directors. The Board of Directors of Regent
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Investments Ltd. shall, by written resolution on or before December 31, 1996,
consent to the sale of the Hotel to Purchaser's designee pursuant to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
10.5 Consent of First Mortgagee. On or before January 7, 1997, Lincoln
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shall have consented in writing to the prepayment of the First Note secured by
the First Mortgage.
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the failure of
Lincoln to give such consent prior to January 7, 1997 shall not be deemed a
default hereunder by Seller.
10.6 Simultaneous Closings. The Closings of the Other Hotels shall occur
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contemporaneously with the Closing of this Hotel; provided, however, that if
Purchaser has timely notified Seller of its election pursuant to Section 3.4
hereof not to acquire all three (3) of the Hotels (i.e., the Hotel and the Other
Hotels) but instead only one or two of said hotels in accordance with Section
3.4, the Closing of such hotels will not be conditioned in any way upon the
acquisition by Purchaser of any hotel which Purchaser has opted not to purchase.
ARTICLE 11
Closing and Closing Documents
11.1 Closing. The consummation and closing (the "Closing") of the
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transaction contemplated under this Agreement shall take place at the offices of
Purchaser's lender's counsel in Dallas, Texas, or such other place as is
mutually agreeable to the parties, on any date between March 15, 1997 and March
31, 1997 of which Purchaser has notified Seller at least seven (7) days in
advance (the "Closing Date") or as otherwise set by written agreement of the
parties.
11.2 Seller's Deliveries. At the Closing and at Seller's sole cost and
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expense, Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered the following to
Purchaser; in addition to all other items required to be delivered to Purchaser
by Seller:
(a) Seller's Deed. Seller's special or limited warranty deed in a
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form reasonably acceptable to the Title Company ("Seller's Deed") conveying
good, indefeasible, and insurable fee simple title to the Land and Improvements,
free and clear of all mortgages, liens, encumbrances, leases, conditions,
restrictions, rights of way, easements, encroachments, claims, and other matters
of title except only the Permitted Exceptions;
(b) ▇▇▇▇ of Sale. A "special or limited warranty" ▇▇▇▇ of sale
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transferring Seller's interest, if any, in all FF&E, Supplies, Warranties,
Licenses, Tradenames, Plans and Specs, Utility Reservations, Records, Deposits,
cash and equivalents, and other personal property in a form reasonably
acceptable to both Purchaser and Seller (the "▇▇▇▇ of Sale");
(c) Assignment and Assumption of Leases, FF&E Leases and Service
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Contracts. An Assignment and Assumption of all of the Leases, FF&E Leases, and
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Service Contracts in a form reasonably acceptable to, and duly executed by, both
Purchaser and Seller, containing indemnities similar to those set forth in
Sections 9.5 and 9.6 above (the "Assignment");
(d) FIRPTA Affidavit. An affidavit from Seller in form and substance
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acceptable to Purchaser, as required by Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue
Code, specifying (i) that Seller is not a foreign entity, foreign corporation,
foreign partnership,
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foreign trust or foreign estate (as those terms are defined in the Internal
Revenue Code and Income tax regulations), (ii) Seller's taxpayer identification
number or U.S. employer identification number, and (iii) Seller's office
address;
(e) Vehicle Titles. The necessary certificates of titles duly
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endorsed for transfer together with any required affidavits and other
documentation necessary for the transfer of title from Seller to Purchaser (or
Purchaser's designee) of any motor vehicles used in connection with the Hotel's
operations;
(f) Authority Documents. Reasonable evidence satisfactory to the
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Title Company that the person or persons executing the closing documents on
behalf of Seller have full right, power and authority to do so, and the
following documentation: (i) the Certificate of the Secretary of Seller
certifying attached copies of the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and
enabling resolutions as true and correct, unamended, and continuing, and of the
incumbency of its officers, (ii) Certificates of Existence and Good Standing
from the Secretary of State of the state of Seller's incorporation, and (iii)
from the Secretary of State of the state where the Hotel is located, a
Certificate of Existence and Qualification to Do Business in such state;
(g) Title Affidavit. Any affidavits of Seller in form and substance
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reasonably acceptable to the Title Company, in order that the Title Policy may
be issued free and clear of the standard exceptions which the Title Company is
permitted under applicable law to remove or modify upon delivery of such an
affidavit;
(h) Miscellaneous. Such other instruments as are customarily executed
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in the county and State where the Hotel is located to effectuate the conveyance
of property similar to the Hotel, with the effect that, after the Closing,
Purchaser will have succeeded to all of the rights, titles, and interests of
Seller related to the Hotel and Seller will no longer have any rights, titles,
or interests in and to the Hotel. Such instruments shall include, if permitted
and appropriate, any documents required effectively to transfer the Utility
Reservations by Seller to Purchaser;
(i) Plans, Keys and Records. To the extent not previously delivered
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to and in the possession of Purchaser, all Plans and Specs, all keys, access
cards, and combinations for the Hotel, all Records, and all Licenses in Seller's
possession;
(j) Original Documents. Originals (to the extent available) of all of
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the documents and agreements covered by the foregoing that have not already been
delivered to Purchaser will be left at the Hotel;
(k) Updates. A complete list of all advance room reservations,
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functions and the like, in reasonable detail;
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(l) Estoppel Letters. Either the estoppel letters or Seller's
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certificates as described in Section 8.5 above;
(m) Termination of Agreements. Fully executed and effective
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terminations of all management agreements with respect to the Hotel that are not
assigned to and assumed by Purchaser under the terms hereof;
(n) Georgia Withholding Tax Affidavit. Seller shall provide Purchaser
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with an affidavit or other documentation, in form and substance sufficient to
demonstrate that Seller is exempt from the withholding requirements of O.C.G.A.
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(S)48-7-128. If Seller cannot satisfy the requirements of O.C.G.A. (S)48-7-128
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relative to exemption from withholding, Purchaser or its counsel shall withhold
and remit the amount required under said statutes;
(o) Closing Statement. A closing statement reflecting the Purchase
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Price and all credits, prorations and adjustments contemplated by this
Agreement;
(p) Financial Covenant of Regent Investments Ltd. Regent Investments
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Ltd. ("Regent") hereby acknowledges and agrees that it shall not cause or permit
French Quarter Holding, Inc. ("FQH") to distribute assets to its shareholders if
such distribution would cause FQH's consolidated net asset value on a fair
market value basis to fall below $5,000,000 (according to audited financial
statements prepared by a nationally recognized accounting firm) for twelve (12)
months following the Closing. Regent is executing this Agreement for the sole
purpose of providing the covenant given in the preceding sentence.
On the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser possession
of the Hotel free and clear of all tenancies of every kind and parties in
possession, except for the Tenants under the Leases assumed by Purchaser under
the terms hereof and guests in the Hotel.
11.3 Purchaser's Deliveries. At the Closing and at Purchaser's sole cost
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and expense, Purchaser shall deliver or cause to be delivered the following to
Seller:
(a) Purchase Price. The Cash Portion of the Purchase Price, plus or
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minus the adjustments to be made at the Closing in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement;
(b) Assignment. The Assignment;
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(c) Authority Documents. Evidence satisfactory to Seller that the
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person or persons executing the closing documents on behalf of Purchaser have
full right, power and authority to do so;
(d) Miscellaneous. Such other instruments as are customarily executed
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by the purchaser in the county and State where the Hotel is located to
effectuate the purchase of property similar to the Hotel; and
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(e) Closing Statement. A closing statement reflecting the Purchase
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Price and all credits, prorations and adjustments contemplated by this
Agreement.
11.4 Prorations. At Closing, the following items of revenue and expense
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shall be prorated and adjusted on an accrual basis taking into account all
prepaid expenses and accounts payable and other debts as of 12:01 A.M. (except
as otherwise provided) on the Closing Date:
(a) Hotel Taxes. Real estate taxes, personal property or use taxes,
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assessments, and sewer rents, if any, for the tax period in which the Closing
occurs shall be apportioned between Seller and Purchaser on a per diem basis
through and including 11:59 P.M. of the day preceding the Closing Date. If the
rate or amount of such taxes and sewer rents, if any, shall not be fixed prior
to the Closing Date, the adjustment thereof on the Closing Date shall be on the
basis of the best available estimates for such taxes, assessments and rents that
will be due and payable on the Hotel for the tax period in which the Closing
occurs. As soon as the exact amount of such taxes, assessments and rents for
such period is ascertained, Seller and Purchaser shall readjust the amounts
thereof to be paid by each party to the end that Seller shall pay for such
taxes, assessments and rents attributable to the period of time prior to the
Closing Date and Purchaser shall pay for the period from and after the Closing
Date. Special assessments of any public or taxing authority assessed upon and
constituting liens or encumbrances on the Hotel, whether or not the assessment
therefor has been levied or a lien has been imposed upon the Hotel, shall be
paid by and discharged of record by Seller on or before the Closing Date to the
extent due and payable on or prior to the Closing Date. If any such special
assessments may be paid in installments and Seller has elected the installment
method of payment, all installments shall be deemed payable as of the day prior
to the Closing Date and shall be discharged of record by Seller on or before the
Closing Date; and Purchaser shall be responsible for special assessments levied
or assessed after the Closing Date and any other such special assessment levied
or assessed thereafter. With respect to any tax appeals which relate to the
period prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser covenants to pay to Seller upon
receipt thereof Seller's prorata share of any tax rebate, refund or adjustment.
Purchaser shall cooperate with Seller with respect to Seller's reasonable
inquiries relative thereto.
(b) Operating Costs. All costs and expenses of operating the Hotel,
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including, without limitation, amounts paid or payable under the Service
Contracts or the FF&E Leases; but Seller shall be responsible for the payment of
all accounts payable with respect to the Hotel relating to services rendered or
goods provided prior to the Closing Date and Purchaser shall be responsible for
the payment of all accounts payable with respect to the Hotel relating to
services rendered or goods provided on or after the Closing Date;
(c) Lease Rents. Rents under Leases and other revenues as and when
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collected. If Purchaser receives any rents from Tenants after the Closing Date
then such collections shall first be applied to rents accruing on or after the
Closing Date, and Purchaser shall promptly remit the balance, if any, to Seller
to the extent any pre-Closing Date rental
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obligation under such Tenant's Lease remains unpaid to Seller. Nothing in this
paragraph shall restrict Seller's right to collect delinquent rents directly
from a tenant by any legal means or shall obligate Purchaser to attempt to
collect. such delinquent rents on Seller's behalf;
(d) Revenues. Guest, convention, room, food, beverage, and all other
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charges and revenues for services rendered and the operation of all departments
of the Hotel, including, but not limited to, advance payments under booking
agreements for rooms, facilities and services of the Hotel and any other
revenues, provided, however, that food, room service and restaurant revenue
shall be apportioned as of the closing of dinner service hours at each
restaurant on the evening preceding the Closing Date, and bar revenues shall be
read, measured (and tapes preserved) and apportioned as of 2:00 A.M. on the
Closing Date and provided further that room rental receipts for the night before
Closing shall be apportioned fifty percent (50%) to Seller and fifty percent
(50%) to Purchaser. All cash, checks, and other funds, and all other notes,
security and other evidence of indebtedness located at the Hotel on the Closing
Date and balances on deposit to the credit of Seller with banking institutions
are and shall remain the property of Seller and are not included in this sale
except for the cash and equivalents to be purchased by Purchaser at par. The
balance due on the city ledger and guest ledger and all other accounts
receivable of Seller as of the Closing Date ("Seller's Receivables") to the
extent received by Purchaser on behalf of Seller for a period of 90 days after
the Closing Date (the "Collection Period"). Any monies of Seller received by
Purchaser shall be held in trust by Purchaser for the benefit of Seller and
remitted to Seller promptly after receipt thereof by Purchaser without offset or
reduction. Seller shall, upon request, be provided with reasonable evidence and
documentation as to Purchaser's determination and collection of Seller's
Receivables. Purchaser shall not be obligated to commence any actions or
proceedings to collect any of the Seller's Receivables. If, at the expiration
of the Collection Period any of Seller's Receivables to be collected by
Purchaser have not been collected, Purchaser shall have no further obligation to
collect Seller's Receivables, but shall transfer the balance of Seller's
Receivables to Seller for collection;
(e) Supplies and Miscellaneous. No later than the day before closing,
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Purchaser and Seller shall jointly conduct an inventory of all unopened and
unused food and beverage inventory at the Hotel. Said inventory shall be
updated by mutual agreement through the Closing Date. Seller shall receive a
credit equal to Sellers' cost of the unopened and unused food and beverage
inventory reflected on said inventory. Fees and expenses for coin machine
income and washroom and checkroom income;
(f) Deposits. Seller shall receive a cash credit in an amount equal
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to the sum of all Utility Deposits transferred to or accruing to the benefit of
Purchaser, and not retained by Seller at the Closing, and Purchaser shall
receive a credit for all reservation deposits, security deposits, cleaning fees
and deposits and other deposits paid under any Lease and not properly applied as
of the Closing to a monetary obligation of the related Tenant and not
transferred to Purchaser at Closing; and
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(g) Sales Taxes. All sales, use and occupancy taxes, if any, due or
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to become due in connection with revenues received from the Hotel for the period
prior to the time of proration as set forth herein will be paid by Seller to the
end that Purchaser shall be liable to pay all such sales, use and occupancy
taxes due or to become due in connection with revenues for the period after the
time of proration. Seller and Purchaser shall pay their respective share of all
sales, use and occupancy taxes due or to become due in connection with revenues
apportioned between Seller and Purchaser as provided in Subsection (d) of this
Section. Seller shall be entitled to receive and Purchaser shall promptly remit
if sent to Purchaser any rebates or refunds on such taxes paid by Seller
attributable to the period prior to the Closing.
11.5 Closing Costs. Seller shall pay (i) the cost of preparing or
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obtaining documents or consents to be delivered by Seller to Purchaser pursuant
to this Agreement (specifically excluding, however, any sums paid or, to be paid
to the franchiser as a prerequisite to the assignment of the Franchise), (ii)
all transfer taxes, conveyance taxes, documentary stamps, and other similar
taxes, fees or charges payable to any governmental authority as a result of the
transfer of the Hotel, (iii) any fees or costs incurred in order to convey the
Hotel free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, conditions and exceptions other
than the Permitted Exceptions, (iv) the cost of the Title Policy, exclusive of
the cost of any endorsements thereto requested by Purchaser, (v) one-half of any
escrow fee imposed by the Title Company and (vi) the fees and disbursements of
its counsel. Purchaser shall pay (i) the cost of updating and recertifying the
Survey, (ii) recording fees and charges required to record the Seller's Deed,
(iii) any mortgage recording taxes, documentary stamps, intangibles tax and
other taxes, fees or charges payable to any governmental authority as a result
of any mortgage financing obtained by Purchaser for the acquisition of the
Hotel, (iv) the cost of any endorsements to the Title Policy, the Title Policies
for the Other Hotels and any endorsements thereto, (v) one-half of any escrow
fee imposed by the Title Company and (vi) the fees and disbursements of its
counsel. Any other expenses or charges incurred by the parties and not
expressly addressed in this Agreement shall be borne by the party incurring said
expense or charge. Other than payment of the items specifically listed in the
first sentence of this Section 11.5, payment of the brokerage commissions as
stated herein to be paid by Seller, prorations and adjustments as provided
herein, and expenses incurred by Seller by its own initiation, which costs shall
be borne by Seller as herein provided, and any fees and expenses incurred in
connection with: (i) the prepayment of the First Note secured by the First
Mortgage and the Lincoln Consent, (ii) the prepayment of that certain Promissory
Note (the "Second Note") in the original principal amount of $3,750,000 secured
by a Deed to Secure Debt, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement
(Junior Loan) (the "Second Mortgage") held by Harbor Hospitality Atlanta Limited
Partnership ("Harbor Hospitality") and the consent of Harbor Hospitality thereto
(the "Harbor Hospitality Consent"), and (iii) any other actions required to
achieve a Free and Clear Conveyance, subject to the Permitted Exceptions Seller
shall not be responsible for any other costs whatsoever incurred in connection
herewith, and Purchaser shall pay all other such costs, including, without
limitation, the items specifically listed in the second sentence of this Section
11.5, prorations and adjustments as provided herein, environmental audit or
review
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expenditures, all costs and fees related to Purchaser's line of credit
financing, and all other costs as provided herein to be paid by Purchaser.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller shall be responsible for all costs
incurred solely because of Seller's willful misconduct or gross negligence.
11.6 Reconciliation and Final Payment. Seller and Purchaser shall
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reasonably cooperate after Closing to make a final determination of the
prorations required hereunder no later than 180 days after the Closing. Upon
the final reconciliation of the prorations under this Section and Section 11.4,
the party which owes the other party any sums hereunder shall pay such party
such sums within ten (10) days after the reconciliation of such sums. It is the
intent of the parties that all items herein which are subject to the prorations
made pursuant to Article 11 shall result in Seller receiving all of the economic
benefits and burdens of the Hotel with respect to the period prior to the
Closing, and Purchaser receiving all of the economic benefits and burdens of the
Hotel with respect to the period from and after the Closing Date, except for the
50/50 split in room revenues for the night prior to the Closing. The
obligations to calculate such prorations, make such reconciliations and pay any
such sums shall survive the Closing.
ARTICLE 12
Casualty and Condemnation
12.1 Risk of Loss; Notice. Prior to Closing and the delivery of possession
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of the Hotel to Purchaser in accordance with this Agreement, all risk of loss to
the Hotel (whether by casualty, condemnation or otherwise) shall be borne by
Seller. In the event that (a) any loss or damage to the Hotel shall occur prior
to the Closing Date as a result of fire or other casualty, or (b) Seller
receives notice that a governmental authority has initiated or threatened to
initiate a condemnation proceeding affecting the Hotel, Seller shall give
Purchaser immediate written notice of such loss, damage or condemnation
proceeding.
12.2 Purchaser's Termination Right. If, prior to Closing and the delivery
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of possession of the Hotel to Purchaser in accordance with this Agreement, (a)
any condemnation proceeding shall be pending against a substantial portion of
the Hotel or (b) there is any substantial casualty loss or damage to the Hotel,
Purchaser shall have the option to terminate this Agreement provided it delivers
written notice to Seller of its election so to terminate this Agreement within
thirty (30) days after the date Seller has delivered Purchaser written notice of
any such loss, damage or condemnation (which notice shall include a
certification of (i) the amounts of insurance coverages in effect with respect
to the loss or damage and (ii) if known, the amount of the award to be received
in such condemnation), and in such event all ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Money shall be delivered to
Purchaser and thereafter no party shall have any further obligation or liability
to the other under this Agreement except for those obligations herein expressly
provided as surviving the termination of this Agreement. In the context of
condemnation, "substantial" shall mean condemnation of such portion of the Hotel
as would, in Purchaser's sole judgment, render use of the remainder impractical
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unfeasible for the uses herein contemplated, and, in the context of casualty
loss or damage, "substantial" shall mean a loss or damage in excess of in value.
12.3 Procedure for Closing. If Purchaser shall not timely elect to
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terminate this Agreement under Section 12.2 above, or if the loss, damage or
condemnation is not substantial, Seller agrees to pay to Purchaser at the
Closing all insurance proceeds or condemnation awards which Seller has actually
received as a result of the same plus an amount equal to the insurance
deductible, if any, and assign to Purchaser all insurance proceeds and
condemnation awards payable as a result of the same in which event the Closing
shall occur without Seller replacing or repairing such damage.
ARTICLE 13
Default and Remedies
13.1 Purchaser's Default. If, at or prior to Closing, for any reason
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other than termination hereof pursuant to a right granted to Purchaser hereunder
to do so or because of an uncured default by Seller (i) Purchaser refuses or
fails to consummate the purchase of the Hotel pursuant to this Agreement, or
(ii) Purchaser shall otherwise fail in any material respect to perform any of
its material obligations.or agreements as and when required hereunder, or if, at
or prior to Closing, any representation or warranty made by or on behalf of
Purchaser herein shall have been materially incorrect when made or when ratified
at Closing, then Seller, as its sole and exclusive remedy, shall have the right
to terminate this Agreement by giving Purchaser and the Escrow Agent written
notice thereof, in which event neither party shall have any further rights,
duties or obligations hereunder (except to the extent this Agreement may
specifically provide for the survival of certain obligations of Purchaser) and
Seller shall be entitled to receive the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Money from the Escrow Agent as
liquidated damages, Seller and Purchaser hereby acknowledging that the amount of
damages resulting from breach of this Agreement by Purchaser would be difficult
or impossible accurately to ascertain, and the Title Company shall immediately
deliver the Letter of Credit to Seller. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event of any default by Purchaser under this Agreement due to a breach after
Closing or any termination hereof of any covenant or indemnity which survives
the Closing or any termination hereof, or if Seller shall discover after Closing
that any warranty or representation made by Purchaser herein or in connection
with the transaction contemplated herein was materially incorrect or breached
when made, Seller shall have any and all rights and remedies available at law or
in equity by reason of such default. If Purchaser terminates this Agreement
pursuant to a right granted to Purchaser hereunder to do so, then neither party
shall have any further rights, duties or obligations hereunder (except to the
extent this Agreement may specifically provide for the survival of certain
obligations of Purchaser), and the Letter of Credit shall be returned to
Purchaser.
13.2 Seller's Default. If, at or prior to Closing, for any reason other
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than termination hereof pursuant to a right granted to Seller hereunder to do so
or because of a default by Purchaser (i) Seller refuses or fails to consummate
the transaction contemplated by
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this Agreement, or (ii) otherwise fails in any material respect to perform any
of its material obligations or agreements hereunder, or if any representation or
warranty made by or on behalf of Seller herein shall have been materially
incorrect when made or when ratified at Closing in violation of the terms
hereof, then Purchaser, as its sole remedies, shall have the right to do any one
or more of the following:
(a) Terminate this Agreement by written notice given to Seller and
the Title Company, in which event the Letter of Credit shall be returned to
Purchaser by the Title Company promptly upon receipt of such notice; or
(b) Seek damages (but only if Seller's default is due to Seller's
intentional and willful refusal to close) or specific performance of this
Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of any default by Seller under this
Agreement due to a breach after Closing or any termination hereof of any
covenant or indemnity which survives the Closing or any termination hereof, or
if Purchaser shall discover after Closing that any warranty or representation
made by Seller herein or in connection with the transaction contemplated herein
was materially incorrect or materially breached when made, Purchaser shall have
any and all rights and remedies available at law or in equity by reason of such
default.
13.3 Materiality. The parties acknowledge and agree that it is their
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intention for purposes hereof that any analysis or determination as to the
materiality of a breach or violation of this Agreement shall be conducted only
by taking into consideration the materiality of such breach or violation in
light of the Purchase Price for the Hotel and the purchase prices of the Other
Hotels, so that the totality of the contemplated three (3) hotel transaction be
taken into account.
13.4 Cross-Default.
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(a) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, any
breach, default or violation of this Agreement by Purchaser whatsoever shall
constitute and for all purposes be automatically deemed a default under both of
the purchase agreements for the Other Hotels dated of even date herewith (as
amended from time to time).
(b) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, in
the event that the Closing of the purchase and sale of either or both of the
Other Hotels is not consummated because of any breach, default or violation by
FQS or SKL under the purchase agreements for, respectively, the French Quarter
Suites and the Sheraton Key Largo other than a failure to obtain the consent of
State Street Bank and Trust Company to the assignment and assumption of the
First Mortgage on the French Quarter Suites (as described in Section 8.5 of the
purchase agreement for such hotel), which failure is not a default under this
Agreement, the Purchase Price hereunder shall remain Fifteen Million Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($15,500,000) subject to adjustments as provided
herein.
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ARTICLE 14
Brokers
14.1 Identity of Brokers. The parties hereto represent to each other that
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they dealt with no finder, broker or consultant in connection with this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby except for Neilston
Investments Ltd. and Development Resources International Limited (the "Brokers")
which have been engaged by Seller to assist as brokers in the sale of the Hotel.
Seller shall be responsible for payment of the commissions owing to the Brokers
out of the Purchase Price payable at Closing.
14.2 Indemnification by Seller. Seller agrees to, and hereby does,
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indemnify and save harmless Purchaser and its affiliates and their respective
successors and assigns against and from any loss, liability or expense,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of any claim or claims for
commissions or other compensation for bringing about this Agreement or the
transactions contemplated hereby made by any broker, finder, consultant or like
agent if such claim or claims made by any such broker, finder, consultant or
like agent are based in whole or in part on any agreements entered into by
Seller or its representatives for a commission or other compensation. Seller
shall likewise indemnify and save harmless Purchaser and its affiliates and
their respective successors and assigns against and from any loss, liability or
expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of any claim or
claims for commissions or other compensation relating to the Leases for the
period prior to the Closing Date.
14.3 Indemnification by Purchaser. Purchaser agrees to, and hereby does,
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indemnify and save harmless Seller and its affiliates and their respective
successors and assigns against and from any loss, liability or expense,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of any claim or claims for
commissions or other compensation for bringing about this Agreement or the
transactions contemplated hereby made by any broker, finder, consultant or like
agent if such claim or claims made by any such broker, finder, consultant or
like agent are based on any agreements entered into by Purchaser or its
representatives for a commission or other compensation.
ARTICLE 15
Intentionally Omitted
ARTICLE 16
Miscellaneous
16.1 Notices. Any notice provided for by this Agreement and any other
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notice, demand or communication which any party may wish to send to another
shall be in writing, addressed to the party for which such notice, demand or
communication is intended at such party's address as set forth in this Section,
and sent by any national or international overnight
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receipted courier service and by electronically confirmed facsimile
transmission. Purchaser's address for all purposes under this Agreement shall
be the following:
American General Hospitality Operating Partnership, L.P.
c/o American General Hospitality Corporation
▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇, President or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇, Executive Vice
President
Fax No. (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
with a copy to:
Battle ▇▇▇▇▇▇ LLP
▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Esq.
Fax No. (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Seller's address for all purposes under this Agreement shall be the following:
▇/▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇.
▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
P. ▇. ▇▇▇ ▇▇
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Attention: ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇-Zur
Fax No. ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
with a copy to:
Arnall Golden & ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, LLP
2800 One Atlantic Center
▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇, Esq. and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇, Esq.
Fax No. (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Any address or name or facsimile number specified above may be changed by a
notice given by the addressee to the other party. Any notice, demand or other
communication shall be deemed given and effective as of the date of delivery in
person or receipt set forth on the return receipt or the facsimile confirmation.
The inability to deliver because of changed address or facsimile number of which
no notice was given, or rejection or other refusal to accept any notice, demand
or other communication, shall be deemed to be receipt of the notice, demand or
other communication as of the date of such attempt to deliver or rejection or
refusal to accept. Notices, demands and other communications may be given by
the
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parties' counsel which shall have the same force and effect as if given by the
parties themselves.
16.2 Entire Agreement, Modifications and Waivers, Cumulative Remedies.
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This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and
may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the
parties hereto, and no provisions or conditions may be waived other than by a
writing signed by the party waiving such provisions or conditions. No delay or
omission in the exercise of any right or remedy accruing to Seller or Purchaser
upon any breach under this Agreement shall impair such right or remedy or be
construed as a waiver of any such breach theretofore or thereafter occurring.
The waiver by Seller or Purchaser of any breach of any term, covenant or
condition herein stated shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach,
or of a subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition
herein contained. All rights, powers, options or remedies afforded to Seller or
Purchaser either hereunder or by law shall be cumulative and not alternative,
and the exercise of one right, power, option or remedy shall not bar other
rights, powers, options or remedies allowed herein or by law, unless expressly
provided to the contrary herein.
16.3 Exhibits. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and attached
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hereto are hereby incorporated in this Agreement by reference.
16.4 Successors and Assigns. Purchaser may assign its rights under this
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Agreement to any limited partnership, limited liability company or other entity
controlling, controlled by or under common control with Purchaser for the
purpose of purchasing the Hotel or implementing the REIT so long as Purchaser
provides written notice thereof to Seller prior to Closing. This Agreement
shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, Seller and Purchaser and
their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns. Whenever a
reference is made in this Agreement to Purchaser, it shall include Purchaser's
successors and assigns under this Agreement.
16.5 Article Headings. Article headings and article and section numbers
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are inserted herein only as a matter of convenience and in no way define, limit
or prescribe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part thereof and shall
not be considered in interpreting or construing this Agreement.
16.6 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in
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accordance with the laws of the State where the Hotel is located.
16.7 Time Periods. If the final day of any time period or limitation set
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out in any provision of this Agreement falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal
holiday under the laws of the State where the Hotel is located or of the federal
government, then and in such event the time of such period shall be extended to
the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. TIME IS OF THE
ESSENCE OF EACH AND EVERY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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16.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
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counterparts and by either party hereto on a separate counterpart, each of which
when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which
taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Facsimile
signature pages shall be acceptable provided originals are posted promptly after
execution.
16.9 Survival. All covenants, agreements and indemnities contained in
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the Agreement which expressly contemplate performance after the Closing Date
shall survive the Closing. All representations and warranties contained in this
Agreement shall expressly survive the Closing for a period of one (1) year. None
of the foregoing shall be deemed to merge into, or be waived by, Seller's Deed
or any other closing documents.
16.10 Further Acts. In addition to the acts, deeds, instruments and
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agreements recited herein and contemplated to be performed, executed and
delivered by Purchaser and Seller, Purchaser and Seller shall perform, execute
and deliver or cause to be performed, executed and delivered at the Closing or
after the Closing, any and all further acts, deeds, instruments and agreements
and provide such further assurances as the other party or the Title Company may
reasonably require to consummate the transaction contemplated hereunder.
However, the foregoing shall not be deemed to (i) require Seller to expend a sum
of money which it could not reasonably have anticipated on the date of execution
of this Agreement; or (ii) require Purchaser to expend a sum of money which it
could not reasonably have anticipated on the expiration of the Review Period.
16.11 Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions contained
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in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability
shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been
contained herein.
16.12 Attorneys' Fees. Should either party employ an attorney or
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attorneys to enforce any of the provisions hereof or to protect its interest in
any manner arising under this Agreement, the nonprevailing party in any action
pursued in a court of competent jurisdiction (the finality of which is not
legally contested) agrees to pay to the prevailing party all reasonable costs,
damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, expended or
incurred in connection therewith.
16.13 REIT Audits. Seller acknowledges and agrees that the REIT, through
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its independent accountants, may conduct an audit of the REIT's financial
statements for purposes of the REIT complying with its public reporting
obligations under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Securities Act"). In connection therewith, Seller agrees that for a period of
twelve (12) months after the Closing Date, Seller shall cooperate and assist,
and to cause each of its Affiliates, its employees and representatives,to
cooperate and assist, in such audit in all respects reasonably requested by the
REIT and its independent accountants, including making ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇-Zur and/or
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ available to
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provide any information necessary or appropriate for such audits and signing
standard management representation letters to the REIT's independent accountants
and to the REIT.
16.14 Tax-Deferred Exchange. Purchaser and Seller acknowledge that Seller
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may desire to structure its disposition of the Property in a manner intended by
it to constitute an exchange of the Property for property of a like kind
("Replacement Property") that is described in Section 1031 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (an "Exchange"). Notwithstanding anything in
this Agreement to the contrary, Seller shall have the right to assign (provided
such assignment does not affect Seller's or Purchaser's rights and obligations
under this Agreement) its interest in this Agreement without Purchaser's consent
to such person or entity as Seller may designate to serve as a "qualified
intermediary" (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation (S)1.103(k)-1(g)(4))
for the sole purpose of enabling Seller to effect such an Exchange; provided,
however, that notwithstanding any such assignment, Seller shall not be released
from any of its liabilities, obligations or indemnities under this Agreement.
Purchaser shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with Seller to effect any
Exchange; provided however, that (a) Seller's ability to consummate an Exchange
shall not be a condition to the obligations of Seller under this Agreement, and
Purchaser does not warrant and shall not be responsible for any of the tax
consequences to Seller with respect to the transactions contemplated hereunder;
(b) Purchaser shall not be required to enter into any document or agreement (or
take title to any property) with respect to Seller's acquisition of any
Replacement Property; and (c) Purchaser shall not be required to incur any
additional cost or expense (including, without limitation, legal fees or taxes
of any kind) as a result of any Exchange. This paragraph shall survive Closing
without limitation.
16.15 [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]
16.16 Covenant of French Quarter Holdings, Inc. French Quarter Holdings,
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Inc. ("FQH") is entering into this Agreement for the sole purpose of making the
following representations, warranties and covenants, all of which are deemed to
be a material inducement to Purchaser to enter into this Agreement:
(a) FQH either is or by the Closing Date will be the sole
shareholder of Seller.
(b) FQH hereby guarantees the truth and accuracy, in all material
respects, of, and the full and prompt performance, in all material respects, by
Seller of, all representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities, agreements
and promises of Seller hereunder which survive the Closing and the delivery of
the deed.
(c) FQH hereby acknowledges and agrees that it shall not distribute
assets to its shareholders if such distribution would cause FQH's consolidated
net asset value on a fair market value basis to fall below $5,000,000 (according
to audited financial statements
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prepared by a nationally recognized accounting firm) for twelve (12) months
following the Closing.
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[Signature Page for Sherton Four Points.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into effective as of
the date first written above.
SELLER:
SNA OF GEORGIA, INC.,
a Georgia corporation
By:___________________________________
Name:_________________________________
Title:________________________________
PURCHASER:
AMERICAN GENERAL HOSPITALITY
OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership
By: AGH GP, Inc., a Nevada
corporation, its general partner
By:___________________________________
Name:_________________________________
Title:________________________________
WITH RESPECT TO SECTION 11.2(Q)
ONLY:
REGENT INVESTMENTS LTD.,
an Israel corporation
By:___________________________________
Name:_________________________________
Title:________________________________
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[Signature page for Sherton Four Points.]
WITH RESPECT TO SECTION 16.16
ONLY:
FRENCH QUARTER HOLDINGS, INC.,
a Georgia corporation
By:___________________________________
Name:_________________________________
Title:________________________________
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List of Exhibits
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Exhibit A - Legal Description of Land
Exhibit B - Excluded Assets
Exhibit C - Capital Program
Exhibit D - Form of Tenant Estoppel Letter
Exhibit E - Form of Audit Representation Letter
The exhibits and/or schedules identified above which comprise a part of this
Exhibit 2.10 have not been included as part of this Exhibit. The Registrant
agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any such omitted schedule or exhibit
upon request.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND
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EXHIBIT B
EXCLUDED ASSETS
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EXHIBIT C
CAPITAL PROGRAM
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EXHIBIT D
TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
WHEREAS,________________, _________________________ ("Landlord"), as
landlord, and ___________ ("Tenant"), as tenant, entered into that certain lease
(the "Lease"), dated_____, 19__ of certain premises more particularly described
in the Lease (the "Premises").
NOW, THEREFORE, Tenant hereby certifies as follows:
1. True and complete copies of the Lease and all agreements, amendments,
guarantees, side letters and other documents relating thereto are attached
hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, and there are no other such
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agreements or documents.
2. The Lease has not been modified (except pursuant to documents attached
hereto as part of Exhibit A and is in full force and effect.
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3. The Lease has not been assigned, mortgaged, pledged, or otherwise
encumbered, nor has all or any portion of the Premises been sublet.
4. Rent, additional rent and percentage rent required to be paid under
the Lease have been paid through _________________________________.
5. Tenant has accepted possession of and is now occupying the Premises.
6. To Tenant's knowledge, there exist no defaults on the part of Landlord
under the Lease; nor has any event occurred which, with the passage of time or
the giving of notice or both, would constitute a default by Landlord thereunder,
nor has Landlord suffered or permitted the occurrence of any such event.
7. Tenant has no offset, defense, claim or counterclaim, including,
without limitation, claims to "free" rent, concessions, rebates, or abatements
in rent, under the Lease.
8. The expiration date of the term of the Lease is and, except as set
forth in the documents attached hereto as Exhibit A, Tenant has no option to
renew the Lease or otherwise extend the term of the Lease.
9. Tenant has no option to purchase the Premises or any portion thereof,
or the building in which the Premises are located.
10. Tenant has no option to lease any other space in the building in which
the Premises are located.
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11. Any and all work to be performed by Landlord under the Lease has been
completed in accordance with the Lease and has been accepted by Tenant and all
reimbursements and allowances due to Tenant under the Lease in connection with
any work have been paid in full.
12. Tenant has deposited the sum of $_________ with Landlord as security
for the performance of Tenant's obligations under the Lease.
13. This certificate is binding upon the undersigned and may be relied
upon by Landlord, by any prospective purchaser of the Premises, and by any
lender making a loan to such purchaser secured by a mortgage on the building in
which the Premises are located.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Tenant has duly executed this certificate this ____ day
of _________, 19___.
[TENANT NAME]
By:___________________________
Name:_________________________
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EXHIBIT E
AUDIT REPRESENTATION LETTER
CURRENT DATE
Coopers & ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, L.L.P.
▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Gentlemen:
In connection with your audits of the trial balances of [NAME OF HOTEL] (the
"Hotel") as of [DATE] and [DATE] and for each of the three years in the period
ended [LATEST DATE], which will be combined with the other hotels to be acquired
by American General Hospitality Operating Partnership, L.P. and presented and
reported on as a group (the "Acquisition Hotels") for the purpose of expressing
an opinion as to whether the Acquisition Hotels financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations,
and cash flows of the Acquisition Hotels in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles, we confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, as
of _________, the date of your report, the following representations made to you
during your audits.
Certain representations in this letter are described as being limited to those
matters that are material. Solely for the purpose of preparing this letter, the
term "material," when used in this letter, means any item or group of similar
items involving potential amounts of more than ____% of assets, liabilities,
shareholders' equity, or net income, as appropriate for the item. These
percentages are not intended to represent the materiality threshold for
financial reporting and disclosure purposes. Notwithstanding this, an item is
considered material, regardless of size, if it involves an omission or
misstatement of accounting information that, in the light of surrounding
circumstances, makes it probable that the judgment of a reasonable person
relying on the information would have been changed or influenced by the omission
or misstatement.
1. We are responsible for the fair presentation in the trial balances of
the financial position and results of operations of the Hotel in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
2. We have made available to you all financial and accounting records and
related data and all minutes of the meetings of shareholders,
directors, and committees of directors [OR SUMMARIES OF ACTIONS OF
RECENT MEETINGS FOR WHICH MINUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN PREPARED]. The
most recent meetings held were: [STATE BY GROUP AND DATE].
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3. There are no material transactions that have not been properly
recorded in the accounting records underlying the financial
statements.
4. There have been no:
a. Irregularities involving management or those employees who have
significant roles in the internal control structure.
b. Irregularities involving other employees that could have a
material effect on the financial statements.
c. Violations or possible violations of laws or regulations whose
effects should be considered for disclosure in the financial,
statements or as a basis for recording a loss contingency.
We understand the term "irregularities" to mean those matters
described in Statement on Auditing Standards No. 53.
5. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning
noncompliance with or deficiencies in financial reporting practices
that could have a material effect on the trial balances in the event
of noncompliance.
6. The Hotel has complied with all aspects of debt and other contractual
agreements that would have a material effect on the trial balances in
the event of noncompliance.
7. The Hotel has satisfactory title to all owned assets. All liens,
encumbrances and security interests requiring disclosure in the trial
balances have been properly disclosed.
8. The receivables recorded in the trial balances represent the valid
claims against guests for charges arising on or before the balance
sheet date and are not subject to discount. These receivables have
been appropriately reduced to their estimated net realizable value.
9. Provision has been made to reduce excess or obsolete inventories to
their estimated net realizable value.
10. There are no material liabilities or gain or loss contingencies that
are required to be accrued or disclosed by Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 5 that have not been accrued or disclosed.
There are no unasserted claims or assessments that our legal counsel
has advised us are probable of assertion and must be disclosed in
accordance with that Statement.
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▇▇. Commitments for future purchases are for quantities not in excess of
anticipated requirements and at prices that will not result in loss.
Provision has been made for any material loss to be sustained in the
fulfillment of, or from the inability to fulfill, any sales
commitments.
12. We have no plans or intentions that may materially affect the carrying
value or classification or assets and liabilities.
13. The following have been properly recorded or disclosed in the trial
balances [IF NONE, INCLUDE UNDER A SEPARATE ITEM WITH THE INTRODUCTION
"THERE ARE NO..."]:
a. Related-party transactions and related amounts receivable or
payable, including sales, purchases, loans, transfers, leasing
arrangements, and guarantees.
(We understand the term "related party" to include those entities
described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 57.)
b. Capital stock repurchase options or agreements or capital stock
reserved for options, warrants, conversions, or other
requirements.
c. Arrangements with financial institutions involving compensating
balances, arrangements involving restrictions on cash balances
and lines of credit, or similar arrangements.
d. Financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk and financial
instruments with concentrations of credit risk.
e. Guarantees, whether written or oral, under which the Hotel is
contingently liable to a bank or other lending institution.
f. Estimates for which both (a) it is at least reasonably possible
that the estimates will change in the near future (i.e., within
one year from the date of the trial balances) due to one or more
future confirming events, and (b) the effect of the change would
be material to the trial balances.
g. Concentrations that make the entity vulnerable to the risk of a
near term severe impact and for which it is at least reasonably
possible that events that could cause the severe impact will
occur in the near term. For the purpose of this letter, a
"severe impact" is a significant financially disruptive effect on
the normal functioning of the entity.
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[ADD SPECIAL-PURPOSE REPRESENTATIONS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED IN THIS LETTER IN
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, E.G., A STATEMENT THAT A VALUATION ALLOWANCE AGAINST
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS ARISING AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE REPRESENTS MANAGEMENT'S
BEST ESTIMATE BASED ON THE WEIGHT OF AVAILABLE EVIDENCE AS PRESCRIBED IN FAS 109
OR A POSITIVE STATEMENT THAT NO SUCH ALLOWANCE IS NECESSARY. SEE OTHER EXAMPLES
AT ASM 300.]
No events have occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date that would require
adjustment to, or disclosure in, the trial balances.
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[Name and title of chief executive officer]
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[Name and title of chief financial officer]
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