As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 28, 2006

Registration No. _________

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


Form S-11

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

GTJ REIT, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Governing Instruments)

444 Merrick Road

Lynbrook, NY 11563

(516) 881-3535

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number,

including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

Jerome Cooper

President

c/o GTJ Co., Inc.

444 Merrick Road

Lynbrook, NY 11563

(516) 881-3535

(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number,

Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)


Copies to:

Stuart M. Sieger, Esq.

 

Adam P. Silvers, Esq.

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

 

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

1425 Reckson Plaza

 

1425 Reckson Plaza

East Tower, 15 th  Floor

 

East Tower, 15 th  Floor

Uniondale, New York 11556

 

Uniondale, New York 11556

(516) 663-6546

 

(516) 663-6519

(516) 663-6746 (Telecopy)

 

(516) 663-6719 (Telecopy)


Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.   o

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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed Maximum

 

 

 

Proposed Maximum

 

 

 

 

 

Title of Securities Being

 

 

 

Amount to be

 

 

 

Offering

 

 

 

Aggregate Offering

 

 

 

Amount of

 

Registered

 

 

 

Registered(1)

 

 

 

Price per Share

 

 

 

Price(2)

 

 

 

Registration Fee

 

Common Stock, $.001 par value per share

 

 

 

15,564,454 shares

 

 

 

 

$11.14

 

 

 

 

 

$173,388,018

 

 

 

 

 

$18,553

 

 

 

(1)              Includes 10,000,000 shares offered in connection with a business combination and 3,769,122 shares to be offered as part of a distribution of earnings and profits to stockholders following the Reorganization

(2)              Estimated solely for the purpose of determining the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(o) of the Securities Act of 1933.

The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such dates as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 




SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS DATED JULY  28, 2006

The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed or supplemented. We cannot issue any of the securities described in this prospectus until the registration statement that we have filed to cover the securities has become effective under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This prospectus is not an offer to sell the securities, nor is it a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, in any state where an offer or sale of the securities is not permitted.

PROSPECTUS

GTJ REIT, INC.

Offering of 15,564,454 Shares of Common Stock

The principal purpose of this offering is the issuance of 10,000,000 shares of our common stock for the acquisition of Green Bus Lines, Inc., Triboro Coach Corporation and Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. (the “Bus Companies”) in mergers between such companies and our wholly owned subsidiaries, in order to effect a business combination of such companies (the “Reorganization”). Another purpose of this offering is the issuance of up to an additional 5,564,454 shares of our common stock as part of a proposed distribution of earnings and profits related to an election by us to become a Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) following the Reorganization.

The Reorganization involve a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the information set forth in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 6 for a discussion of risk factors relevant to an investment in our common stock, including, but not limited to, the following:

·       We are not raising any financing in this offering.

·       We may incur debt up to 75% of our gross real property assets, to expand our business, which could lead to an inability to pay distributions to our stockholders; additionally, distributions payable to our stockholders may include a return of capital.

·       If we do not qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we will be taxed as a corporation with adverse tax consequences.

·       We may be required to borrow money, sell assets or issue new securities for cash to pay distributions required of us as a REIT.

·       Certain of our officers and directors may have conflicts of interest because of their other activities.

·       As with the common stock of the Bus Companies, there is no public market for our common stock and none may develop in the foreseeable future. Thus, you may not be able to resell your shares.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Attorney General of the State of New York nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The use of forecasts in this offering is prohibited. Any representation to the contrary and any predictions, written or oral, as to the amount or certainty of any present or future cash benefit or tax consequence which may flow from your investment in our shares of common stock is prohibited.

The date of this Prospectus is July 28, 2006




No dealer, salesman or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in this Prospectus, and, if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied on as having been authorized by the Company. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such offer or solicitation. Neither the delivery of this Prospectus nor any offer, solicitation or sale made hereunder, shall under any circumstances create an implication that the information herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date of the Prospectus.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

 

1

RISK FACTORS

 

6

THE REORGANIZATION

 

17

DESCRIPTION OF FAIRNESS OPINION

 

24

BUSINESS OF THE BUS COMPANIES

 

42

REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT POLICIES

 

48

SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

 

55

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

60

MANAGEMENT OF OUR COMPANY

 

89

OUR PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS

 

94

POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

94

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

95

FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REORGANIZATION AND OUR PROPOSED STATUS AS A REIT

 

97

DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK

 

111

SHARE REPURCHASES

 

116

CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF MARYLAND CORPORATE LAW AND OUR CHARTER AND BYLAWS

 

117

SHARES AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE SALE

 

124

THE MERGER

 

124

RIGHTS OF DISSENTING SHAREHOLDERS

 

132

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

134

REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS

 

134

LEGAL MATTERS

 

135

EXPERTS

 

135

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

135

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

F-1

ATTACHMENTS

 

 

A -AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

A-1

B -SECTIONS 623 AND 910 OF THE NEW YORK BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW

 

B-1

C -OPINION OF RYAN BECK & CO.

 

C-1

 




PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

Introduction

The proposed issuance of 10,000,000 shares of common stock by the Company relates to a proposed reorganization (the “Reorganization”) of three affiliated New York corporations with long historical roots in the operation of private bus routes in New York City, namely Green Bus Lines, Inc. (“Green Bus”), Triboro Coach Corporation (“Triboro”) and Jamaica Central Railways, Inc.,  (“Jamaica”) (collectively referred to as the “Bus Companies”) as subsidiaries of GTJ REIT, Inc. The bus businesses of the Bus Companies were acquired by New York City in late 2005 and early 2006, leaving the Bus Companies with a portfolio of real property and a group of outdoor maintenance businesses and a paratransit business. The proposed issuance of up to an additional 5,564,454 shares is part of a distribution of earnings and profits of the Bus Companies relating to an election of GTJ REIT, Inc. to be treated as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”).

Common management of the Bus Companies

The businesses of the Bus Companies have been managed under the direction of a common Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meets approximately once a month to discuss matters relating to the Bus Companies. All corporate actions by the Board with respect to the Bus Companies are decided by the directors, including the election of officers for each of the Bus Companies. The common Boards are maintained in place under voting trust agreements in which approximately 88% of the Green common stock, 89% of the Triboro common stock and 91% of the Jamaica common stock is voted by a single voting trustee, Jerome Cooper, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Bus Companies and of our company.

Present operations

The Bus Companies, including their subsidiaries own a total of six rentable parcels of real property, four of which are leased to New York City and one of which is leased to a commercial tenant (all five on a triple net basis), and one of which is used by our operations and the remainder of which is leased to a commercial tenant not on a triple net basis. The annual gross rental income of all of the properties from third party tenants is approximately $9,500,000. There is an additional property of negligible size which is not rentable. The Bus Companies and their subsidiaries, collectively, operate a group of outdoor maintenance businesses, and a paratransit business, with aggregate sales of approximately $27,000,000 in 2005.

Reasons for the proposed Reorganization

As a result of the sales of the Bus Companies’ bus assets to New York City and the execution of the leases described above with New York City and others, the Bus Companies receive a substantial amount of income and cash flow. Because the Bus Companies were organized more than a half-century ago, their real property is still owned by “C” corporations. For tax purposes, these are corporations which are taxed on their income and do not “pass through” their tax liabilities to the shareholders, as would occur in, for example, a limited partnership or a limited liability company. Accordingly, the substantial income being generated under the leases described above is being taxed at the corporate level at a tax rate of approximately 45% and then, if distributed to the shareholders as dividends, would be taxed again at, for example, rates ranging from approximately 15% to 25%, which would result, if such income were fully distributed, in a combined tax rate on the income rates ranging from approximately 60% to 70%.

One solution to this situation is the transfer of all of the real properties to entities which could “pass through” the tax liability. Such transfers would be treated as a sale of the real properties and would generate very substantial tax liabilities. Another solution, sale of the properties to third parties, would entail similar very substantial tax liabilities.




Accordingly, the Board of Directors, after consultation with its tax and legal advisers, determined that the only tax efficient solution to the above situation is the creation of a REIT. Because of special tax rules applicable to REITs, all of the real property of the Bus Companies can be acquired by a REIT in a tax free reorganizations. Furthermore, the income earned by the REIT’s real properties will not be taxed to the REIT provided there is compliance with the REIT rules. Among other requirements, the REIT rules provide, with certain exceptions, that at least 90% of REIT real property taxable income for each year must be distributed to REIT shareholders. Income from the Bus Companies’ outdoor maintenance, paratransit and other activities will continue to be subject to corporate taxation.

In order to adopt a REIT structure, it is necessary in the first instance to combine the Bus Companies and their subsidiaries under a single holding company, which is referred to in this prospectus as the “Reorganization”. We are a Maryland corporation named GTJ REIT, INC and will be the holding company. We have formed three wholly-owned New York corporations and propose that each of the Bus Companies merge with one of these subsidiaries to become our wholly-owned subsidiaries. We will then also own GTJ, Inc. (presently a jointly owned subsidiary of the Bus Companies) which in turn owns certain of the real property described above and all of the outdoor maintenance businesses, and a paratransit business. The mergers require the approval of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding shares of common stock of each of Green, Triboro and Jamaica, voting separately and not as one class.

Relative valuation of Bus Companies

Based on the valuations of the real properties and outdoor maintenance businesses, and the paratransit business, and considering the ownership of the same in whole or part by each of the Bus Companies, we have been advised by Ryan Beck & Co. that the relative valuation of each the Bus Companies (as part of GTJ REIT, Inc.) is Green - 42.088%, Triboro - 38.287% and Jamaica -  19.625%. Accordingly, under the Reorganization, 10,000,000 shares of our common stock will be distributed 4,208,800 shares to the shareholders of Green, 3,828,700 shares to the shareholders of Triboro and 1,962,500 shares to the shareholders of Jamaica, in such case in proportion to the outstanding shares held by such shareholders of each Bus Company, respectively.

Distribution of earnings and profits

As part of becoming a REIT, we are required, after the Reorganization, to make a distribution of the Bus Companies’ historical undistributed earnings and profits, estimated to be not more than $62,000,000. We will distribute $20,000,000 in cash, and also make available 5,564,454 of our shares of our common stock, valued at $11.14 per share, which are included in this prospectus. Since we expect all of the $20,000,000 to be elected, we do not expect to issue more than 3,769,122 shares of common stock. The $11.14 value per share is based solely on appraisals of the Bus Companies’ assets and liabilities and is not based on market or trading values, and was derived by dividing such appraised value by the 13,769,122 shares of common stock we expect to be outstanding. Therefore, there is no assurance that our shareholders, after the Reorganization, will be able to realize that value (or any other particular value) for a share of our Common Stock. Each shareholder may elect a combination of cash and stock, or exclusively cash or stock. If more than $20,000,000 of cash is elected in the aggregate, the cash will be distributed pro rata to each stockholder electing to receive some or all of his or her distribution in cash, in an amount totaling $20,000,000, and the balance of the distribution to each such stockholder will be made in shares of our Common Stock.

Annual Dividends

In order to remain a REIT, we will be required to pay dividends to our stockholders each year equal to at least 90% of our taxable real property income, and exclusive of real property capital gains if any.

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Organizational chart of the Reorganization

The following chart represents our organization after the Reorganization with six subsidiaries holding our rented real property as qualified REIT subsidiaries, and GTJ and its subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries.

GRAPHIC

 

Summary of pro forma consolidated financial data

Assuming approval by the Bus Companies’ shareholders and consummation of the Reorganization, our pro forma operations for the year ended December 31, 2005, the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2006, and our pro forma financial position at December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2006 are as follows:

Summary unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial consolidated information

The following summary unaudited pro forma combined condensed consolidated financial data of GTJ REIT, Inc. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statement information is based on, and should

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be read together with the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and 2003 which are found elsewhere in this prospectus.

Pro forma combined condensed consolidated statement of operations data:

 

 

GTJ REIT, INC.

 

 

 

Three months
ended

 

Years ended
 December 31,

 

 

 

March 31, 2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Operating revenue

 

 

$

6,822

 

 

$

27,527

 

$

25,436

 

$

20,915

 

Rental income

 

 

2,213

 

 

9,648

 

9,632

 

8,762

 

Total

 

 

9,035

 

 

37,175

 

35,068

 

29,677

 

Operating expenses

 

 

7,705

 

 

29,962

 

27,524

 

22,667

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

1,330

 

 

7,213

 

7,545

 

7,010

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

422

 

 

(1,673

)

(2,344

)

(2,067

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

1,752

 

 

5,540

 

5,201

 

4,943

 

Provision for income tax expense

 

 

776

 

 

1,515

 

858

 

1,821

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

976

 

 

4,025

 

4,343

 

3,122

 

Income (loss) from affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

$

,976

 

 

$

4,025

 

$

4,343

 

$

3,122

 

 

Pro forma combined condensed consolidated balance sheet data:

 

 

March 31, 2006

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

$

4,802

 

 

Working capital

 

 

$

(290

)

 

Total assets

 

 

$

70,954

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

$

59,379

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

$

11,575

 

 

 

Changes in Control

Under the provisions of our charter, no individual may own more than 9.9% of our outstanding common stock, in order to insure that REIT ownership rules are not violated, namely that not more than 50% of our common stock can be owned by 5 or less persons. In addition, our board of directors has adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan which is designed to discourage any group from acquiring, in the aggregate, more than 15% of our outstanding common stock, without our board of directors’ approval. In addition, Maryland law has a number of provisions that would discourage or prohibit takeovers of our company without the approval of our board of directors.

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Risk Factors

Our company, following the Reorganization, will be subject to a number of risks, among which are the following:

·        We are not raising any financing in this offering, so that we will have to obtain other sources of funding for our growth

·        We may incur debt up to 75% of our gross assets to expand our business, which could lead to an inability to pay distributions to our stockholders; additionally, distributions payable to our stockholders may include a return of capital.

·        If we do not qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we will be taxed as a corporation.

·        We may be required to borrow money, sell assets or issue new securities for cash to pay distributions required of us as a REIT.

·        Certain of our officers and directors may have conflicts of interest because of their other activities.

·        As with the common stock of the Bus Companies, there is no public market for our common stock and none may develop in the foreseeable future. Thus, although your shares are freely transferable, there may not be a market for the same.

 

For further information, see “Risk Factors” commencing on page 6 .

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RISK FACTORS

Before you vote on the Reorganization described in this prospectus, you should be aware that we are subject to various risks, including those described below. You should carefully consider these risks together with all of the other information included in this prospectus before you decide to approve the Reorganization.

Real property business

Our real property portfolio is derived from the Bus Companies and we may not grow or diversify our real estate portfolio in the foreseeable future.

We will own six income producing real properties which are presently owned, collectively, by the Bus Companies. We are raising no funds in this offering and so, without a sale of an existing real property, which is not contemplated for at least 10 years, the raising of funds by the sale of debt or equity securities or significant mortgage financing, our real property portfolio will not grow or be diversified.

We have not determined what other kinds of real property may be the subject of a future investment.

The formation of the Company and the Reorganization are based on the Bus Companies’ real property and outdoor maintenance businesses and a paratransit business. We have formulated no plans with respect to future real property investments. Therefore, we can not predict the future business direction of the Company.

No operating history

Our company is newly formed and has not yet commenced business operations, which makes our future performance and the performance of your investment difficult to predict.

Our company was incorporated on June 26, 2006. We have no prior operating history as a real property company. Therefore, our future performance and the performance of your investment can not be predicted at this time.

Our failure to qualify as a REIT would subject us to corporate income tax and would materially impact our funds available for distribution.

We intend to operate in a manner so as to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Qualifying as a REIT will require us to meet several tests regarding the nature of our assets and income on an ongoing basis. A number of the tests established to qualify as a REIT for tax purposes are factually dependent. Therefore, you should be aware that while we intend to qualify as a REIT, it is not possible at this early stage to assess our ability to satisfy these various tests on a continuing basis. Therefore, we cannot assure you that our company will in fact qualify as a REIT or remain qualified as a REIT.

If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any year, we would pay federal income tax on our real property taxable income. We might need to borrow money or sell assets to pay that tax. Our payment of income tax would substantially decrease the amount of cash available to be distributed to our stockholders. In addition, we no longer would be required to distribute substantially all of our taxable income to our stockholders. Unless our failure to qualify as a REIT is excused under relief provisions of the federal income tax laws, we could not re-elect REIT status until the fifth calendar year following the year in which we failed to qualify.

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Negative characteristics of real property investments

We may obtain substantial financing on our real property.

The growth and diversification of our real property business is expected to be financed, in substantial part, by mortgage financing. We may borrow sums up to 75% of the value of our real property portfolio. Such loans may result in substantial interest charges which can materially reduce distributions to our stockholders. The documentation related to such loans is expected to contain covenants regulating the manner in which we may conduct our businesses and may restrict us from pursuing opportunities which could be beneficial to our stockholders. In addition, if we are unable to meet our payment or other obligations to our lenders, we risk loss of some or all of our real property portfolio.

We depend upon our tenants to pay rent, and their inability or refusal to pay rent will substantially reduce our collections and thus cash available for distribution to our stockholders.

Our real property, particularly those we may purchase after the Reorganization, will be subject to varying degrees of risk that generally arise from such ownership. The underlying value of our properties and the ability to make distributions to you depend upon the ability of the tenants of our properties to generate enough income to pay their rents in a timely manner. Their inability or unwillingness to do so may be impacted by employment and other constraints on their finances, including debts, purchases and other factors. Additionally, the ability of commercial tenants of commercial properties would depend upon their ability to generate income in excess of their operating expenses to make their lease payments to us. Changes beyond our control may adversely affect our tenants’ ability to make lease payments and consequently would substantially reduce both our income from operations and our ability to make distributions to you. These changes include, among others, the following:

·        changes in national, regional or local economic conditions;

·        changes in local market conditions; and

·        changes in federal, state or local regulations and controls affecting rents, prices of goods, interest rates, fuel and energy consumption.

Due to these changes or others, tenants may be unable to make their lease payments. A default by a tenant, the failure of a tenant’s guarantor to fulfill its obligations or other premature termination of a lease could, depending upon the size of the leased premises and our ability to successfully find a substitute tenant, have a materially adverse effect on our revenues and the value of our common stock or our cash available for distribution to our stockholders.

If we are unable to find tenants for our properties, particularly those we may purchase after the Reorganization, or find replacement tenants when leases expire and are not renewed by the tenants, our revenues and cash available for distribution to our stockholders will be substantially reduced.

Lack of diversification and liquidity of real estate will make it difficult for us to sell underperforming properties or recover our investment in one or more properties.

Our business will be subject to risks associated with investment primarily in real property. Real property investments are relatively illiquid. Our ability to vary our portfolio in response to changes in economic and other conditions will be limited. We cannot assure you that we will be able to dispose of a property when we want or need to. Consequently, the sale price for any property we may purchase of the Reorganization may not recoup or exceed the amount of our investment.

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Lack of geographic diversity may expose us to regional economic downturns that could adversely impact our real property operations or our ability to recover our investment in one or more properties.

All of the properties we will initially own are located in the counties of Queens and Brooklyn, New York City. Geographic concentration of properties will expose us to economic downturns in New York City. A recession in this area could adversely affect our ability to generate or increase operating revenues, attract new tenants or dispose of unproductive properties.

Each of the Bus Company real properties has been, and continues to be, used as a bus depot or automobile facility and has certain environmental conditions.

Generally all the Bus Companies’ real property have had activity regarding removal and replacement of underground storage tanks and soil removal. Upon removal of the old tanks, any soil found to be unacceptable was heated off site to burn off contaminants. Fresh soil was brought in to replace earth which had been removed. There are still some levels of contamination at the sites, and groundwater monitoring programs have been put into place. Closures of existing New York State Department of Environmental Control spill numbers may be warranted if it can be shown that the remaining degree of impact is non threatening and within acceptable levels. Each of the properties is in a commercial zone and is still used as a transit depot including maintenance of vehicles. We can not assess what further liability may arise from these sites.

Discovery of previously undetected environmentally hazardous conditions may decrease our revenues and the return on your shares of common stock.

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous real property owner or operator may be liable for the cost to remove or remediate hazardous or toxic substances on, under or in such property. These costs could be substantial. Such laws often impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. Environmental laws also may impose restrictions on the manner in which property may be used or businesses may be operated, and these restrictions may require substantial expenditures or prevent us from entering into leases with prospective tenants that may be impacted by such laws. Environmental laws provide for sanctions for noncompliance and may be enforced by governmental agencies or, in certain circumstances, by private parties. Certain environmental laws and common law principles could be used to impose liability for release of and exposure to hazardous substances, including asbestos-containing materials into the air. Third parties may seek recovery from real property owners or operators for personal injury or property damage associated with exposure to released hazardous substances. The cost of defending against claims of liability, of complying with environmental regulatory requirements, of remediating any contaminated property, or of paying personal injury claims could reduce the amounts available for distribution to you.

Losses for which we either could not or did not obtain insurance will adversely affect our earnings.

We could suffer a loss due to the cost to repair any damage to properties that are not insured or are underinsured. There are types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as losses due to terrorism, wars, earthquakes or acts of God, that are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. We may acquire properties that are located in areas where there exists a risk of hurricanes, earthquakes, floods or other acts of God. Generally, we will not obtain insurance for hurricanes, earthquakes, floods or other acts of God unless required by a lender or we determine that such insurance is necessary and may be obtained on a cost-effective basis. If such a catastrophic event were to occur, or cause the destruction of one or more of our properties, we could lose both our invested capital and anticipated profits from such property.

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You may not receive any distributions from the sale of one of our properties, or receive such distributions in a timely manner, because we may have to provide financing to the purchaser of such property.

If we sell a property or our company, you may experience a delay before receiving your share of the proceeds of such liquidation. In a forced or voluntary liquidation, we may sell our properties either subject to or upon the assumption of any then outstanding mortgage debt or, alternatively, may provide financing to purchasers. We may take a purchase money obligation secured by a mortgage as partial payment. To the extent we receive promissory notes or other property instead of cash from sales, such proceeds, other than any interest payable on those proceeds, will not be included in net sale proceeds until and to the extent the promissory notes or other property are actually paid, sold, refinanced or otherwise disposed of. In many cases, we will receive initial down payments in the year of sale in an amount less than the selling price and subsequent payments will be spread over a number of years. Therefore, you may experience a delay in the distribution of the proceeds of a sale until such time.

Our outdoor maintenance businesses and paratransit business are subject to a number of risks

We will operate several outdoor maintenance businesses including bus shelters, bill boards advertising displays and outdoor construction and maintenance support. Much of this business is related to large customer contracts with municipalities. The loss by customers of one or more of those contracts could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, these businesses have required significant capital and may require significant additional capital in the future. In addition to the risk related to additional investment, the capital may have to be funded by borrowing or asset sales in order to have funds available for REIT mandated distributions to our stockholders, increasing the cost of such capital. In addition, our paratransit business depends on the continuance of one major agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority.

Risks related to our common stock

The absence of a public market for our common stock will make it difficult for you to sell your shares.

Prospective stockholders should understand that our common stock, like that of the Bus Companies, is illiquid, and they must be prepared to hold their shares of common stock for an indefinite length of time. Before this offering, there has been no public market for our common stock, and initially we do not expect a market to develop. We have no current plans to cause our common stock to be listed on any securities exchange or quoted on any market system or in any established market either immediately or at any definite time in the future. While our board of directors may attempt to cause our common stock to be listed or quoted in the future, there can be no assurance that this event will occur. Accordingly, stockholders will find it difficult to resell their shares of common stock. Thus, our common stock should be considered a long-term investment. In addition, there are restrictions on the transfer of our common stock. In order to qualify as a REIT, our shares must be beneficially owned by 100 or more persons at all times and no more than 50% of the value of our issued and outstanding shares may be owned directly or indirectly by five or fewer persons at all times. Our charter provides that no person may own more than 9.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of our stock or more than 9.9% in value or in number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock. Any purported transfer of our shares that would result in a violation of either of these limits will result in such shares being transferred to a trust for the benefit of a charitable beneficiary or such transfer being declared null and void.

The allocation of our common stock among the Bus Companies’ shareholders has been established by appraisals and a fairness opinion.

We have allocated 10,000,000 shares, the initial amount of our outstanding common stock, among the stockholders of the Bus Companies, as follows:  4,208,800 shares for the Green shareholders, 3,828,700

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shares for the Triboro shareholders and 1,962,500 shares for the Jamaica shareholders. These allocations are based on appraisals of the Bus Companies’ real property and outdoor maintenance businesses’ and a paratransit business’s assets and liabilities, and a fairness opinion provided by Ryan Beck & Co., Inc. There is no external reference for the value of the Bus Companies and their holdings based on either a market capitalization basis or a recent sale basis. While we do not consider the allocation arbitrary, it is not referenced to actual trading or sale transactions.

Conflicts of interest

Throughout this prospectus, references to affiliates or associates of a person generally mean:

·        any person directly or indirectly owning, controlling or holding, with the power to vote, 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such other person;

·        any person 10% or more of whose outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly owned, controlled or held, with the power to vote, by such other person;

·        any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such other person;

·        any executive officer, director, manager, trustee or general partner of such other person; and

·        any legal entity for which such person acts as an executive officer, director, manager, trustee or general partner.

·        a member of the immediate family of an affiliate

The conflicts of interest described below may mean our company will not be managed solely in your best interests as a stockholder, which may adversely affect our results of operation and the value of your investment.

Our officers and non-independent directors may have conflicts of interest in managing our business and properties. Thus, they could make decisions or take actions that do not solely reflect your interests as a stockholder. Certain of our officers and directors are also involved in the advising and ownership of other real estate entities, which may give rise to conflicts of interest.

As officers, directors, managers and partial owners of entities with which we do business or with interests in competition with our own interests, these individuals will experience conflicts between their fiduciary obligations to our company and their fiduciary obligations to, and pecuniary interests in other entities with which they may be associated. These conflicts of interest could:

·        limit the time and services that some of our officers devote to our company, and

·        impair our ability to compete for acquisition of properties with other real estate entities that are also advised by such persons.

Certain of our officers will devote only as much of their time to our business as they determine is reasonably required, which may be substantially less than full time. Further, during times of intense activity in other programs, those persons may devote less time and fewer resources to our business than are necessary or appropriate to manage our business. Poor or inadequate management of our business would adversely affect our results of operations and the value of your investment.

The absence of arm’s-length bargaining may mean that our agreements that may not be as favorable to you as a stockholder as they otherwise would have been.

Any existing or future agreements between us and our officers, or their affiliates would not be reached through arm’s-length negotiations, although our objective is to achieve the equivalent thereof.

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Possible dilution

Our stockholders’ interests may be diluted in various ways, which could result in lower returns to our stockholders.

Our board of directors is authorized, without stockholder approval, to cause us to issue additional shares of our common stock, or shares of preferred stock on which it can set the terms, and to raise capital through the issuance of options, warrants and other rights, on terms and for consideration as the board of directors in its sole discretion may determine, subject to certain restrictions in our charter in the instance of options and warrants. Any such issuance could result in dilution of the equity of the stockholders. The board of directors may, in its sole discretion, authorize us to issue common stock or other interests or our securities to persons from whom we purchase real property or other assets, as part or all of the purchase price. The board of directors, in its sole discretion, may determine the value of any common stock or other equity or debt securities issued in consideration of property or services provided, or to be provided, to us.

We have adopted the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan, under which 1,000,000 of common stock is reserved for issuance, and under which we may grant stock options, restricted stock and other performance awards to our officers, employees, consultants and independent directors. The effect of these grants, including the subsequent exercise of stock options, could be to dilute the value of the stockholders’ investments.

In addition, we plan to will make available 5,564,454 shares of our common stock as part of the distribution of $62,000,000 of earnings and profits which is a condition for our obtaining REIT status, but assuming all of the $20,000,000 of cash is elected, only 3,769,122 of such shares will be issued. This issuance will be dilutive without any offsetting value to our company.

Federal income tax requirements

The requirement to distribute at least 90% of our taxable income may require us to incur debt, sell assets or issue additional securities for cash, which would increase the risks associated with your investment.

In order to qualify as a REIT, we must distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our taxable real property taxable income, other than any net capital gains. To the extent that we distribute at least 90% but less than 100% of our real property taxable income in a calendar year, we will incur no federal corporate income tax on our distributed real property taxable income, but will incur a federal corporate income tax on any undistributed amounts. In addition, we will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax if the actual amount we distribute to our stockholders in a calendar year is less than a minimum amount specified under federal income tax law. We intend to distribute at least 90% of our real property taxable income to our stockholders each year so that we will satisfy the distribution requirement and avoid the 4% excise tax. However, we could be required to include earnings in our taxable income before we actually receive the related cash. That timing difference could require us to borrow funds or raise additional capital to meet the distribution requirement and avoid corporate income tax and the 4% excise tax in a particular year. In case we don’t distribute 100% of our real property taxable income, we will be subject to taxation at the REIT level on the amount of undistributed real property taxable income and to the extent we distribute such amount, you will be subject to taxation on it at the stockholder level.

The minimum distribution requirements for REIT’s may require us to borrow, sell assets or issue additional securities for cash to make required distributions, which would increase the risks associated with your investment in our company.

Under existing tax law, we would be taxed at the corporate level if, within 10 years after the Reorganization, we sell any real property acquired in the Reorganization. For that reason, we presently intend to hold such real property for at least 10 years. This policy would eliminate a sale as a way to obtain

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liquidity and would prevent a sale which would otherwise be made to take advantage of favorable market conditions.

Lack of investment diversification

The effect of adverse conditions at specific properties will be magnified to the extent we own  a limited number of properties.

All of our real property is commercial and is located in Queens and Brooklyn, New York and New York City is the sole tenant of four of the properties. The lack of diversity in the properties which we will own, and their principal tenant, New York City, should we not diversify after the Reorganization, could increase your risk of owning our shares. We are not raising any funds in this offering for diversification. Adverse conditions at that limited number of properties or in the location in which the properties exist would have a direct negative impact on your return as a stockholder.

Distributions may include a return of capital

Distributions payable to stockholders may include a return of capital, as distinct from a return on capital. To the extent that our distributions exceed our current and accumulated earnings and profits, such amounts will constitute a return of capital for federal income tax purposes, to the extent of a stockholder’s basis in his stock, and thereafter will constitute capital gain.

Acquisition risks

Our inability to identify or find funding for acquisitions could prevent us from realizing our objectives and could adversely impact the value of your investment in our company.

We may not be able to identify or obtain financing to acquire additional real properties. If we qualify as a REIT, we will be required to distribute at least 90% of our real property taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to our stockholders in each taxable year, and thus our ability to retain internally generated cash is very limited. Also, acquisition capital may be required by our outdoor maintenance and paratransit businesses. Accordingly, our ability to acquire properties or to make capital improvements to or remodel properties will depend on our ability to obtain debt or equity financing from third parties or the sellers of properties.

If mortgage debt is unavailable at reasonable rates, we may not be able to finance the purchase of additional properties. If we place mortgage debt on properties we acquire in the Reorganization, which we plan to do, we will run the risk of being unable to refinance the additional properties when the loans become due, or of being unable to refinance on favorable terms. If interest rates are higher when we refinance the properties, our income would be reduced. We may be unable to refinance properties. If any of these events occurs, our cash flow would be reduced. This, in turn, would reduce cash available for distribution to our stockholders and may hinder our ability to raise more capital.

We may incur mortgage and other indebtedness, which may increase our business risks.

Significant borrowings by us will increase the risks of owning shares of our company. If there is a shortfall between the cash flow generated by our properties and the cash flow needed to service our indebtedness, then the amount available for distributions to our stockholders will be reduced or eliminated. In addition, incurring mortgage debt increases the risk of loss since defaults on indebtedness secured by a property may result in lenders initiating foreclosure actions. In that case, we could lose the property securing the loan that is in default, thus reducing the value of your investment. If any mortgages or other indebtedness contain cross-collateralization or cross-default provisions, a default on a single loan could affect multiple properties.

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Additionally, when providing financing, a lender may impose restrictions on us that affect our distribution and operating policies and our ability to incur additional debt. Loan documents we enter into may contain covenants that limit our ability to further mortgage the property, merge with another company, or discontinue insurance coverage. These or other limitations may limit our flexibility and our ability to achieve our operating plans. In particular, we are currently negotiating and anticipate entering into a revolving line of credit with a bank to use for our future acquisitions, which we anticipate will have significant restrictions and covenants. Our failure to meet such restrictions and covenants could result in an event of default under our line of credit and result in the foreclosure of some or all of our properties.

Competition with entities who have greater financial resources could make it more difficult for us to acquire attractive properties and achieve our investment objectives.

If we determine to expand our real property holdings, we would compete for investment opportunities with entities with substantially greater financial resources. These entities may be able to accept more risk than our board of directors believes is in our best interests. This competition may limit the number of suitable investment opportunities available to us. This competition also may increase the bargaining power of property owners seeking to sell to us, making it more difficult for us to acquire properties. In addition, we believe that competition from entities organized for purposes similar to ours may increase in the future.

Investing in properties through joint ventures subjects that investment to increased risk.

Joint venture investments may involve risks not present in an acquisition, including, for example:

·        the risk that our co-venturer or partner in an investment might become bankrupt;

·        the risk that such co-venturer or partner may at any time have economic or business interests or goals which are inconsistent with our business interests or goals; or

·        the risk that such co-venturer or partner may be in a position to take action contrary to our instructions or requests or contrary to our policies or objectives, such as selling a property at a time when it would have adverse consequences for our stockholders.

Actions by such a co-venturer or partner might have the result of subjecting the applicable property to liabilities in excess of those otherwise contemplated and may have the effect of reducing our cash available for distribution. It also may be difficult for us to sell our interest in any such joint venture or partnership in such property.

Limited working capital

We will have limited sources of working capital and may not be able to obtain capital on acceptable terms or at all, decreasing the value of your investment.

We may not be able to fund our working capital needs. If we qualify as a REIT, we will be required to distribute at least 90% of our real property taxable income, excluding capital gains to our stockholders in each taxable year. However, depending on the size of our operations, we will require a minimum amount of capital to fund our daily operations. In addition, we may require working capital for our outdoor maintenance businesses and paratransit business. We may have to obtain financing from either affiliated or unaffiliated sources to meet such cash needs. This financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all, which could adversely affect our operations and decrease the value of your investment in our company.

We are presently considering a working capital loan of up to $80,000,000. There is no assurance the same will be obtained, or, if obtained will be on terms we would want or could afford.

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Borrowings may increase our business risks

As we incur indebtedness, we increase the expenses of our operations, which could result in a decrease in cash available for distribution to our stockholders.

The risk associated with your ownership of our common stock depends upon, among other factors, the amount of debt we incur. We intend to incur indebtedness in connection with our acquisition of properties. We may also borrow for the purpose of maintaining our operations or funding our working capital needs. Lenders may require restrictions on future borrowings, distributions and operating policies. We also may incur indebtedness if necessary to satisfy the federal income tax requirement that we distribute at least 90% of our real property taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to our stockholders in each taxable year. Borrowing increases our business risks.

Debt service increases the expense of operations since we will be responsible for retiring the debt and paying the attendant interest, which may result in decreased cash available for distribution to you as a stockholder. In the event the fair market value of our properties were to increase, we could incur more debt without a commensurate increase in cash flow to service the debt. In addition, our directors can change our policy relating to the incurrence of debt at any time without stockholder approval.

We may incur indebtedness secured by our properties, which may subject our properties to foreclosure.

Incurring mortgage indebtedness increases the risk of possible loss. Most of our borrowings to acquire properties would be secured by mortgages on our properties. If we default on our secured indebtedness, the lender may foreclose and we could lose our entire investment in the properties securing such loan which would adversely affect distributions to stockholders. For federal tax purposes, any such foreclosure would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage and, if the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage exceeds the basis of the property to our company, there could be taxable income upon a foreclosure. Such taxes would be payable by us if the sale was of Bus Company properties and took place within 10 years after the Reorganization. To the extent lenders require our company to cross-collateralize our properties, or our loan agreements contain cross-default provisions, a default under a single loan agreement could subject multiple properties to foreclosure.

Increases in interest rates could increase the amount of our debt payments and adversely affect our ability to make cash distributions to our stockholders.

A change in economic conditions could result in higher interest rates which could increase debt service requirements on variable rate debt and could reduce the amounts available for distribution to you as a stockholder. A change in economic conditions could cause the terms on which borrowings become available to be unfavorable. In such circumstances, if we are in need of capital to repay indebtedness in accordance with its terms or otherwise, we could be required to liquidate one or more of our investments in properties at times which may not permit realization of the maximum return on such investments.

Our ability to change policies without a stockholder vote

Our policies described in this prospectus, including the limits on debt, may be changed or eliminated by our board of directors at any time without a vote of our stockholders.

Our policies, including policies intended to protect you as a stockholder and the policies described in this prospectus with respect to acquisitions, financing, limitations on debt and investment limitations, have been determined by our board of directors and can be changed at any time without a vote of our stockholders or notice to you as a stockholder if our board of directors so determines in the exercise of its

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duties. Therefore, these policies and limitations may not be meaningful to protect your interests as a stockholder.

Possible adverse consequences of limits on ownership and on transfer of our shares

The limitation on ownership of our stock will prevent you from acquiring more than 9.9% of our common stock and may force you to sell common stock back to us.

Our charter limits direct and indirect ownership of our capital stock by any single stockholder to 9.9% of the value of outstanding shares of our capital stock and 9.9% of the value or number (whichever is more restrictive) of outstanding shares of our common stock. We refer to these limitations as the ownership limits. Our charter also prohibits transfers of our stock that would result in (1) our capital stock being beneficially owned by fewer than 100 persons, (2) five or fewer individuals, including natural persons, private foundations, specified employee benefit plans and trusts, and charitable trusts, owning more than 50% of our capital stock, applying broad attribution rules imposed by the federal income tax laws, (3) our company directly or indirectly owning 9.9% or more of one of our tenants, or (4) before our common stock qualifies as a class of “publicly-offered securities,” 25% or more of our common stock being owned by ERISA investors. If you acquire shares in excess of the ownership limits or in violation of the restrictions on transfer, we:

·        will consider the transfer to be null and void;

·        will not reflect the transaction on our books;

·        may institute legal action to enjoin the transaction;

·        will not pay dividends or other distributions to you with respect to those excess shares;

·        will not recognize your voting rights for those excess shares; and

·        will consider the excess shares held in trust for the benefit of a charitable beneficiary.

If such shares are transferred to a trust for the benefit of a charitable beneficiary, you will be paid for such excess shares a price per share equal to the lesser of the price you paid or the “market price” of our stock. Unless shares of our common stock are then traded on a national securities exchange or quoted on a national market system, the market price of such shares will be a price determined by our board of directors in good faith. If shares of our common stock are traded on a national securities exchange or quoted on a national market system, the market price will be the average of the last sales prices or the average of the last bid and ask prices for the five trading days immediately preceding the date of determination.

If you acquire our common stock in violation of the ownership limits or the restrictions on transfer described above:

·        you may lose your power to dispose of the stock;

·        you may not recognize profit from the sale of such stock if the “market price” of the stock increases; and

·        you may incur a loss from the sale of such stock if the “market price” decreases.

Anti-takeover provisions related to us

We have adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan.

Our Stockholder Rights Plan provides that a right is deemed to be issued and outstanding in conjunction with each outstanding share of our common stock. If any person or group, as defined in the plan, acquires more than 15% of our outstanding common stock without the approval of our board of directors, each holder of a right, other than such 15% or more holders, will be entitled to purchase 1000 th  

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of a share of our Series A preferred stock for $50.00 which is convertible into our common stock at one-half of the market value of our common stock, or to purchase, for each right, $50.00 of our common stock at one-half of the market value. The effect of this provision is to materially dilute the holdings of such 15% or more holders and substantially increase the cost of acquiring a controlling interest in us. These types of provisions generally inhibit tender offers or other purchases of a controlling interest in a company such as ours.

Limitations on share ownership and transfer may deter a sale of our company in which you could profit.

The limits on ownership and transfer of our equity securities in our charter may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change in control of our company that might involve a premium price for your common stock. The ownership limits and restrictions on transferability will continue to apply until our board of directors determines that it is no longer in our best interest to continue to qualify as a REIT.

Our ability to issue preferred stock may include a preference in distributions superior to our common stock  and also may deter or prevent a sale of our company in which you could otherwise profit.

Our ability to issue preferred stock and other securities without your approval also could deter or prevent someone from acquiring our company. Our charter authorizes our board of directors to issue up to 10 million shares of preferred stock. Our board of directors may establish the preferences and rights, including a preference in distributions superior to our common stockholders, of any issued preferred stock designed to prevent, or with the effect of preventing, someone from acquiring control of our company.

Maryland takeover statutes may deter others from seeking to acquire our company.

Maryland law contains many provisions, such as the business combination statute and the control share acquisition statute, that are designed to prevent, or have the effect of preventing, someone from acquiring control of our company with approval of our board of directors. Our bylaws exempt our company from the control share acquisition statute (which eliminates voting rights for certain levels of shares that could exercise control over us) and our board of directors has adopted a resolution opting out of the business combination statue (which prohibits a merger or consolidation of us and a 10% stockholder for a period of time) with respect to affiliates of our company. However, if the bylaw provisions exempting our company from the control share acquisition statute or the board resolution opting out of the business combination statute were repealed by the board of directors, in its sole discretion, these provisions of Maryland Law could delay or prevent offers to acquire our company and increase the difficulty of consummating any such offers. See “Important Provisions of Maryland Law and Our Charter and Bylaws.”

We have a staggered board of directors.

We presently have a seven person board of directors. Each director has or will have a three year term, and only approximately one-third of the directors will stand for election each year. Accordingly, in order to change a majority of our board of directors, a third party would have to wage a successful proxy contest in two successive years, which may deter proxy contests.

Certain provisions of our charter make stockholder action more difficult.

We have certain provisions in our charter and bylaws that require super-majority voting and regulate the opportunity to nominate directors and to bring proposals to a vote by the stockholders.

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Forward-looking statements

We make forward-looking statements in this prospectus which may prove to be inaccurate.

This prospectus contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by those laws. Historical results and trends should not be taken as indicative of future operations. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “prospects,” or similar expressions. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions generally and the real estate market specifically; legislative or regulatory changes, including changes to laws governing the taxation of REITs; availability of capital; interest rates; our ability to service our debt; competition; supply and demand for operating properties in our current and proposed market areas; generally accepted accounting principles; and policies and guidelines applicable to REITs; and litigation. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Although we believe the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements, and the forward-looking statements themselves, are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements, the inclusion of this information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans, which we consider to be reasonable, will be achieved.

THE REORGANIZATION

Introduction

The issuance of 10,000,000 shares of common stock by our company relates to a proposed reorganization (the “Reorganization”) of three affiliated New York corporations with long historical roots in the operation of private bus routes in New York City, namely Green Bus Lines, Inc. (“Green”), Triboro Coach Corporation (“Triboro”) and Jamaica Central Railways, Inc.,  (“Jamaica”) (collectively referred to as the “Bus Companies”). The bus businesses of the Bus Companies were acquired by New York City in late 2005 and early 2006, leaving the Bus Companies with a portfolio of real property, outdoor maintenance businesses and a paratransit business. The issuance of up to an additional 5,564,454 shares is part of a distribution of earnings and profits of the Bus Companies resulting in an election of GTJ REIT, Inc. to be treated as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”).

Historical background of the Bus Companies

Green

In the early part of the twentieth century, entrepreneurs secured permits from New York City to operate surface transit in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens and established transit systems in areas where there had not previously been public transportation. In 1925, approximately one hundred sixty of these bus operators determined to organize themselves into one company, and formed Green.

By the 1920s, New York City’s surface transit policy began to change and it sought to modernize its transit system by replacing its street railways with buses and replacing the street railway franchises and permits with bus franchises.

During the following years, Green grew, and acquired several bus companies with operations in Queens County. The last, and largest, acquisition occurred in 1943, when Green purchased the

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Manhattan & Queens Transit Company, thereby providing Green with the routes that connected Jamaica with Manhattan.  The 1950’s saw the initiation of express bus service connecting Queens with Manhattan.

By the 1970’s, operating costs had increased dramatically while revenues remained flat or even declined. New York City, in order to keep surface transit available in the outer boroughs, agreed to subsidize the fares paid by passengers so that the fares would remain at a reasonable level, and to supply Green and other companies with sufficient funding to continue operations. Green’s bus assets were acquired by New York City in January 2006.

Triboro

Triboro was formed in 1931 and began operating a bus line from Corona to Flushing, Queens. Over the succeeding years, Triboro expanded its operations throughout northwestern Queens County. In 1936, Triboro received a 10-year franchise incorporating nine routes in northwestern Queens from New York City. Thereafter, Triboro began to experience financial problems. In 1946, New York City offered the Triboro franchise to Green provided it could act quickly to rescue Triboro from financial failure. Triboro’s outstanding shares were purchased by the controlling shareholders of Green, who then offered the shares to the shareholders of Green. Certain of the Green shareholders declined the purchase of the Triboro shares, but the majority of shares were purchased by such persons, resulting in a substantial commonality of ownership of Green and Triboro. Triboro’s bus assets were acquired by New York City in February 2006.

Jamaica

Jamaica evolved from the Long Island Electric Railway (“LIER”), which was incorporated in 1894. LIER, which operated routes in Nassau and Queens, went bankrupt in 1926, and its routes in Nassau County were abandoned. The Queens routes continued to operate under Jamaica-Central Railway, the company that emerged from the reorganization of LIER. In 1931, New York City announced a plan to widen Jamaica Avenue. In order to do so, Jamaica-Central would have been required to remove its track and have it re-laid, and so instead, it motorized its Jamaica Avenue route. A subsidiary, Jamaica Buses, Inc. (“Jamaica Bus”), was formed that year to operate the buses on the motorized route. In 1933, New York City granted a franchise to Jamaica Bus in exchange for the surrender of all of Jamaica-Central’s trolley franchises. Jamaica Bus then motorized all of its other routes.

Similarly to Triboro, Jamaica-Central and Jamaica Bus thereafter experienced financial difficulties and were taken over by Green, which offered the shares to the Green shareholders, the majority of whom purchased such shares providing a substantial commonality of ownership with Green and Triboro. Jamaica’s bus assets were acquired by New York City in January 2006.

Command

Command Bus Company, Inc. (“Command”) is the successor to the Pioneer Bus Corporation, which was formed from an amalgamation of three small school bus and charter service operators in 1954. Pioneer operated only school bus, charter, and racetrack service until 1960, when it secured a franchise for the local route between Mill Basin and the Kings Highway station of the Brighton Line in Brooklyn. Command was acquired by the Bus Companies using funds provided by each of them and is owned as follows: Green 40%; Triboro 40% and Jamaica Central 20%. Its bus assets were acquired by New York City in December 2005.

GTJ

In the mid 1990s, the Bus Companies experienced increasing operating costs and declining revenues. In order to preserve bus service but maintain fares at reasonable levels, New York City made a decision to subsidize the fares paid by passengers, and to supply the Bus Companies with sufficient funding to

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continue their operations. The management of the Bus Companies determined that it would be in the best interest of the Bus Companies and their shareholders to develop other businesses, which were placed under GTJ Co., Inc. (“GTJ”), a joint venture company previously formed by the Bus Companies. Based on funds which have previously been provided by the respective Bus Companies at the time of its formation, GTJ was and is owned as follows:  Green 40%; Triboro 40%; and Jamaica 20%.

Shareholders of the Bus Companies

Since their formation, the Green, Triboro and Jamaica shareholders transferred their shares to family members or, on occasion, sold their shares to the Bus Companies. As a result, Green as of July 17, 2006, has 214 shareholders, Triboro has 209 shareholders and Jamaica has 178 shareholders, many of whom own shares in two, or all three, of the Bus Companies.   The holders of a majority of the shares of each Bus Company, have, for decades, entered and reentered into voting trust agreements to effect a stable, common management of the Bus Companies. The sole voting trustee is presently Jerome Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of the Bus Companies and Chief Executive Officer of our company.

Common management of the Bus Companies

From the acquisition of Triboro, and then Jamaica by the shareholder of Green, the businesses of the Bus Companies have been managed under the direction of a common Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meets approximately once a month to discuss matters relating to all of the Bus Companies. All corporate actions with respect to the Bus Companies are decided by the Board of Directors, including the election of officers for each of the Bus Companies. The Board of Directors is maintained in place under voting trust agreements. The present trustee under these voting trust agreements is Jerome Cooper, the Chief Executive Officer of the Bus Companies and Chief Executive Officer of our company.

Operations in the recent past

Since the mid 1990’s, New York City made public statements related to its intention to terminate the franchises held by the Bus Companies and its incorporation of the bus routes into the Metropolitan Transit Authority operations. These statements became more frequent and more pointed. In 1999, the franchise agreements, which had been renewed regularly over the past half-century, expired and were not renewed by New York City. New York City continued to work with the Bus Companies on an ad hoc basis. New York City then began in earnest to negotiate for the purchase of the Bus Companies’ bus assets. At that time, the Bus Companies, in addition to owning the bus routes, owned depots which were stocked with various spare parts and also employed the drivers, mechanics and executive employees necessary to run the bus lines. The buses themselves were owned by New York City and provided under lease to the Bus Companies. Under their arrangement with New York City, the Bus Companies were reimbursed for expenses approved by New York City and in addition received a payment for the services rendered in managing the bus operations and rent for the use of the depots.

Purchase of  Bus Companies’ bus assets by New York City

On November 29, 2005 an agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) was entered into between New York City and the Bus Companies and several of their subsidiaries.

In accordance with the Sale Agreement, the Bus Companies agreed to sell to New York City all of their bus assets including routes, tangible personal property related to bus operations and goodwill. The total purchase price for the bus assets was $25,000,000 allocated as follows:  Green - $10,822,000, Triboro - $9,487,000 and Jamaica - $4,691,000. These amounts include a reallocation of the $3,405,000 paid for the Command Bus bus assets. Command Bus is jointly owned by the Bus Companies. These sums were received upon the respective closing of the purchase of the assets of the Bus Companies, which occurred

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between December 2005 and February 2006. The Bus Companies were also be paid for spare parts and supplies and the book value of tangible assets in an aggregate amount of approximately $5,000,000.

In addition, upon the conclusion of certain litigations, New York City may pay up to $500,000 to the Bus Companies in the following maximum amounts:  Green - $216,440, Triboro - $189,740 and Jamaica - $93,820. These amounts include reallocation of the maximum sum to be paid to Command Bus Company, Inc. in the amount of $68,100. It is highly probable that the actual payments will aggregate substantially less than $500,000.

New York City assumed many of the liabilities of the Bus Companies including claims for personal injury and property damage, claims related to certain outstanding litigations, obligations under union agreements, pension obligations, severance payments, claims under collective bargaining agreements, workers compensation back-charges, holiday pay and certain operating expenses. In addition, New York City agreed to offer employment to the employees of the Bus Companies, most of whom accepted such offer.

New York City leased certain real property of the Bus Companies for use as bus depots, as follows:

·        A Triboro subsidiary leased New York City its premises at 85-01 24 th  Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY for an initial term of 21 years, with a first year rent of $2,585,000 escalating to a 21 st  year rent of $3,785,000.

·        A Green subsidiary leased New York City its premises at 165-25 147 th  Avenue, Jamaica, NY for an initial term of 21 years with a first year rent of $2,795,000 escalating to a 21 st  year rent of $4,092,000.

·        A Green subsidiary leased New York City its premises at 49 -19 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Avenue, NY for an initial term of 21 years with a first year rent of $605,000 escalating to a 21 st  year rent of $886,000.

·        A Jamaica subisdiary leased New York City its premises at 114-15 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York for an initial term of 21 years with a first year rent of $1,515,000 escalating to a 21 st  year rent of $2,218,000.

These leases are “triple net” leases. This means that New York City has agreed to pay all expenses of the properties, including maintenance, insurance and taxes. Each lease has two renewal terms of 14 years each, so that the total term is a maximum of 49 years. The term of each lease commenced on the date that the Bus Company in question closed the sale of its bus company assets to New York City.

The Bus Companies will be required to pay income taxes on the sums received from New York City pursuant to the Sale Agreement, the amount of which is estimated at approximately $9,586,000. In addition, the Bus Companies incurred approximately $3,100,000 of expenses related to the sale, including lease negotiation commissions, legal and accounting fees.

As a result, only $12,314,000 of the $25,000,000 purchase price is available for distribution.

Present operations

At the present time, the Bus Companies, including their subsidiaries, own a total of seven parcels of real property (one of which is of negligible size), four of which are leased to New York City and two of which are leased to commercial interests, all but one of which are on a triple net basis. The annual gross rental income from third party tenants is approximately $9,500,000. In addition, the Bus Companies and their subsidiaries, collectively, operate a group of outdoor maintenance businesses and a paratransit business with aggregate sales of approximately $27,000,000 in 2005. A more complete description of the ongoing businesses of the Bus Companies is set forth below.

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Reasons for the Reorganization

Following the transactions with New York City, the Bus Companies started receiving a substantial amount of income and cash flow primarily as a result of the real property leases. Since the Bus Companies were organized more than a half-century ago, their real property is owned by “C” corporations. For tax purposes, C corporations are taxed on their income and do not “pass through” tax liability to their shareholders, as would occur in, for example, a limited partnership or a limited liability company. Accordingly, the substantial income being generated under the leases described above will, if the Reorganization does not take place, be taxed at the corporate level at a tax rate of approximately 45% and then, if distributed to the shareholders, would be taxed again as dividends at rates ranging from approximately 15% to 25%, which would result, if such income were fully distributed, in a combined tax rate on the income ranging from approximately 60% to 70%. One solution to this situation is the transfer of all of the real properties to entities which could “pass through” the tax liability to their shareholders. However, such transfers would be viewed as a sale of the real properties and would generate estimated tax liabilities at the corporate level in excess of $73,000,000.

Accordingly, retaining the existing structure or a transfer of the real properties has very substantial tax costs, and neither were deemed by the Board of Directors of the Bus Companies to be in the best interests of their shareholders. Therefore, management, after consultation with its tax and legal advisers, determined that the only tax efficient solution to the above situation is the creation of a real estate investment trust or REIT.

Because of the tax rules applicable to REITs, all of the real property of the Bus Companies can be transferred to a REIT without incurring tax recognition. Furthermore, all of the income earned by the properties owned by the REIT will not be taxed to the REIT, provided that REIT rules are complied with. Among other matters, REIT rules require that 90% of the REIT’s real property taxable income, other than capital gains, must be distributed to the REIT shareholders on account of each year. See “REIT Tax Rules” below.

In order to adopt an efficient REIT structure, it is necessary in the first instance to combine the Bus Companies and their subsidiaries under a single holding company, which is referred to as the Reorganization. We are a Maryland corporation and will act as a holding company to own the assets of the Bus Companies. We have formed three New York corporations as wholly-owned subsidiaries, and propose that each of the Bus Companies merge with one of the subsidiaries, thereby collectively becoming our wholly-owned subsidiaries. We would also own GTJ, Inc. (presently a jointly owned subsidiary of the Bus Companies) which in turn owns certain of the real property described above and all of the outdoor maintenance businesses and a paratransit business. The mergers require the approval of the holders of at least 66 2 ¤ 3 % of the outstanding shares of common stock of each of Green, Triboro and Jamaica, voting separately and not as one class.

Ownership of our common stock by Bus Company shareholders

A key issue in the Reorganization is how many of our shares of common stock will be owned by each shareholder of each of the Bus Companies. We will issue a total of 10,000,000 shares of our authorized but unissued common stock to the shareholders of the Bus Companies in connection with the Reorganization. We have had appraisals of the real estate and outdoor maintenance and paratransit businesses of the Bus Companies performed. Certain of these assets are owned directly by each bus company, respectively. Other assets, such as the stock of GTJ, Inc. and its outdoor maintenance subsidiaries, paratransit subsidiary and real property, are owned jointly by the Bus Companies, 40% by Green, 40% by Triboro and 20% by Jamaica. A valuation model has been developed for each of Green, Triboro and Jamaica. Based upon that model, used in the fairness opinion described elsewhere in this prospectus, the relative value of the three companies have been determined to be as follows:  Green—42.088%, Triboro—38.287% and Jamaica—19.625%.

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Accordingly, to effect the Reorganization, a total of 4,208,800 shares have been allocated to the shareholders of Green, a total of 3,828,700 shares have been allocated to the shareholders of Triboro and a total of 1,962,500 shares have been allocated to the shareholders of Jamaica, a grand total of ten million shares.

The shares allocated to a Bus Company have then been reallocated among its shareholders in proportion to their shareholdings of that Bus Company as follows.

·        There are presently 3,766.50 shares of Green outstanding, so that the 4,208,800 shares allocated to the Green shareholders will be issued at a rate of 1,117.429975 shares for each outstanding share of Green.

·        There are presently 1,277.10 shares of Triboro outstanding, so that the 3,828,700 shares allocated to the Triboro shareholders will be issued at a rate of 2,997.964137 shares for each outstanding share of Triboro.

·        There are presently 10,064.00 shares of Jamaica outstanding, so that the 1,962,500 shares allocated to the Jamaica shareholders will be issued at a rate of 195.001987 shares for each outstanding share of Jamaica.

No fractional shares will be issued to any person, and fractions will be rounded up or down to the nearest whole share.

Distribution of earnings and profits

Among other matters that must occur in order for us to become a REIT, we must distribute to our shareholders all of the historical earnings and profits accumulated by the Bus Companies but not previously distributed as a condition to our conversion to a REIT. We have been advised that the total of the earnings and profits of the Bus Companies not previously distributed, including the gain on the transactions with New York City, is a sum of not more than $62,000,000.

We propose to make a distribution of $62,000,000 in the following manner. We will make a total of $20,000,000 of cash available for the distribution. We will also make 5,564,454 shares of our common stock available for the distribution at a price, based in part on the fairness opinion set forth elsewhere in this prospectus, at a value of $11.14 per share since we expect all of the $20,000,000 of cash to be elected, we do not expect to issue more than 3,769,122 shares of common stock. The $11.14 value per share is based solely on appraisals of the Bus Companies’ assets and liabilities and is not based on market or trading values, and was derived by dividing such appraised value by the 13,769,122 shares of common stock we expect to be outstanding. Therefore, there is no assurance that our shareholders, after the Reorganization, will be able to realize that value (or any other particular value) for a share of our Common Stock. Each shareholder of the Bus Companies will be advised of the amount of the distribution to that shareholder, based on his or her share ownership, and will be entitled to elect the manner in which the distribution is to be made; for example, all cash, all stock, or a combination of cash and stock.

To the extent that the aggregate elections for cash exceed $20,000,000, the cash portion of the distribution will be allocated among the electing shareholders in proportion to their elections and shareholdings, and the balance of the distribution will be made in shares of common stock valued at $11.14 per share. These shares of common stock are also being registered pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.

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Organizational chart upon the Reorganization

The following chart represents our organization after the Reorganization with six subsidiaries holding our rented real property as qualified REIT subsidiaries, and GTJ and its subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries.

GRAPHIC

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DESCRIPTION OF FAIRNESS OPINION

Opinion of Ryan Beck & Co.

The Board of Directors of the Bus Companies retained Ryan, Beck & Co. (“Ryan Beck”) to advise them with respect to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the holders of shares of common stock or voting trust certificates in Green, Triboro and Jamaica. Ryan Beck has been asked to advise the Bus Companies’ shareholders as to the fairness in valuation in the combination of Green, Triboro and Jamaica, and their respective subsidiaries, into a single holding company (the “Reorganization”). This would be determined by the allocation of our shares among the Green, Jamaica and Triboro shareholders.

The full text of Ryan Beck’s opinion, which sets forth, among other things, the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations on the opinion and the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is included as Attachment C to this prospectus. You should carefully read the opinion. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion.

The Ryan Beck opinion did not address the merits of the underlying business decision to enter into the Reorganization and does not constitute a recommendation to any holder of shares as to how to vote in connection with the merger agreements.

In arriving at its opinion, Ryan Beck has, among other things:

·        reviewed annual reports for the Bus Companies for the years ending December 31, 2003–2005;

·        reviewed certain interim reports and quarterly reports for the Bus Companies;

·        reviewed certain business, financial and other information regarding the Bus Companies;

·        reviewed seven appraisals, dated February 2, 2006, prepared by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., relating to real estate owned by the Bus Companies;

·        reviewed a valuation, prepared by Empire Valuation Consultants, relating to the fair market value of a minority common stock interest in GTJ;

·        participated in discussions among representatives of the Bus Companies and their financial and legal advisors;

·        reviewed historical documentation regarding the formation and incorporation of the Bus Companies.

In connection with its review, Ryan Beck has relied upon the accuracy and completeness of the foregoing financial and other information, including all accounting, legal and tax information and did not assume any responsibility for any independent verification of such information and assumed such accuracy and completeness for purposes of the opinion. In arriving at its opinion, Ryan Beck did not prepare any independent evaluations or appraisals. This summary does not purport to be a complete description of the analyses performed by Ryan Beck, but describes, in summary form, the material analyses of Ryan Beck in connection with it fairness opinion. The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process and is not necessarily susceptible to a partial or summary description.

Methodology

In developing a methodology to determine the allocation of shares of the reorganized company among the Green, Triboro and Jamaica shareholders, Ryan Beck looked at the present operations of the Bus Companies. Currently, the Bus Companies, including their subsidiaries, own a total of seven parcels of real property, four of which are leased to New York City and two of which are leased to commercial

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interests. In addition, the Bus Companies, collectively, own GTJ. Given that the Bus Companies sold their bus businesses to New York City, the bus businesses no longer have a value as a going concern. The value of the Bus Companies exists in their real property and GTJ and its subsidiaries.

In determining a value for the real property, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. was engaged to appraise the seven parcels of real property. Empire Valuation Consultants was engaged to determine the value of GTJ.

In determining a net value for each of the Bus Companies, Ryan Beck first determined which Bus Company held title to each specific parcel of real property. Based upon the appraisals provided by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., it was determined that Green held real property worth $51,800,000; Triboro held real property worth $39,400,000; and Jamaica held real estate worth $23,100,000. Ryan Beck then examined the value of GTJ, which, in its entirety, is comprised of four parcels of real property and operating businesses. Cushman & Wakefield appraised the real property parcels at $39,095,000, and Empire Valuation Consultants, Inc., valued the operating businesses at $5,800,000. Accordingly, the combination of these valuations yields a total value for GTJ of $44,895,000. The ownership of GTJ is Green—40%, Triboro—40% and Jamaica—20%.

The next step was to review the current balance sheets of the Bus Companies. This information, which was provided by the Bus Companies, is an accounting of assets and liabilities other than their real property. Based upon data provided by the Bus Companies, Green’s total non-real property assets are $10,760,888 and total liabilities are $7,524,189. Triboro’s total non-real property assets are $14,821,195 and total liabilities are $5,777,060. Jamaica’s total non-real property assets are $4,905,965 and total liabilities are $2,950,002.

Ryan Beck combined the net value of each of the Bus Companies, (Green—$72,994,699; Triboro—$66,402,135 and Jamaica—$34,034,963), to produce a total net asset value of the Bus Companies of $173,431,797. To then determine share allocation in the reorganized company, Ryan Beck divided each Bus Company’s net value by the combined value of the Bus Companies to reach a fractional share allocation ratio. Accordingly, based upon the data provided by Cushman & Wakefield, Empire Valuation Consultants and the Bus Companies. Based thereon, Green shareholders should receive shares equal to 42.088% of the reorganized company, Triboro shareholders should receive share equal to 38.287% of the reorganized company and Jamaica shareholders should receive shares equal to 19.624% of the Reorganized company.

Ryan Beck, was retained by the Board of Directors of the Bus Companies as an independent contractor to determine that the consideration offered the shareholders of the Bus Companies in the Reorganization is fair, from a financial point of view. Ryan Beck received a fee of $100,000 for its opinion.

Prior to this engagement, Ryan Beck did not have an investment banking relationship with the Bus Companies other than as the successor custodian of certain bonds of the Bus Companies approximately $125,000 face amount. Ryan Beck may solicit investment banking business from us in the future.

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Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary

Final Balance Sheet (not including Real Estate and GTJ)

Cash

 

$

5,706,873

 

Investments

 

798,345

 

Accounts Receivable

 

4,255,670

 

Total Assets

 

10,760,888

 

Liabilities

 

7,524,189

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

3,236,699

 

 

Real Estate

Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary leased to the City of New York the depot and facilities located at 165-25 147 th  Avenue, Jamaica, New York.

Building and Land Value—$42,600,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidary leased to the City of New York the depot located at 49-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Arverna, New York.

Building and Lane Value—$9,200,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

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Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries

Final Balance Sheet (not including Real Estate and GTJ)

Cash

 

$

5,575,184

 

Investments

 

2,674,051

 

Accounts Receivable

 

6,571,960

 

Total Assets

 

14,821,195

 

Liabilities

 

5,777,060

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

9,044,135

 

 

Real Estate

Triboro leased to the City of New York a bus depot located in East Elmhurst, New York.

Value—$39,400,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

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Jamaica Central Railways, Inc.

Final Balance Sheet (not including Real Estate and GTJ)

Cash

 

$

1,711,130

 

Investments

 

297,647

 

Accounts Receivable

 

2,897,188

 

Total Assets

 

4,905,965

 

Liabilities

 

2,950,002

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

1,955,963

 

 

Real Estate

Jamaica Bus Holding Corp. leased to the City of New York a bus depot located at 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York.

Value—$23,100,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

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GTJ Co, Inc.

Valuation Summary

Based on the opinion of Empire Valuation Consultants, LLC, which was engaged to evaluate GTJ Co., Inc., not including real estate, the fair market value of a minority interest in the common stock of GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 2006, is reasonably stated at $29,000 per share, on a post-real estate divested basis.

Common Shares Outstanding

 

Share Price

 

Value

 

 

200

x

$29,000

=

$5,800,000

 

 

Real Estate

G.T.J. Co., Inc. has leased to Avis Rent-A-Car System an industrial building located at 23-85 87 th  Street East Elmhurst, New York.

Value - $24,000,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

G.T.J. Co., Inc. owns an industrial building located on 1.39 acres of land located at 612 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.

Value – $3,200,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

G.T.J. Co., Inc. owns 9.0 acres of excess land located at 612 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.

Value – $11,800,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

G.T.J. Co., Inc. owns a vacant site containing 0.072 acres of land at the North West corner of Rockaway Beach Blvd. and Beach 49 th  Street Arverne, New York.

Value – $95,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

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GTJ Co., Inc.

Valuation Summary

Business Value (1)

 

$

5,800,000

 

Real Estate (2)

 

 

 

23-85 87 th  Street

 

 

 

East Elmhurst, NY

 

24,000,000

 

Building at 612 Wortman Avenue

 

 

 

Brooklyn, NY

 

3,200,000

 

Vacant land at 612 Wortman Avenue

 

 

 

Brooklyn, NY

 

11,800,000

 

Vacant land at Rockaway Beach Blvd. and Beach 49 th  Street

 

 

 

Arverne, NY

 

95,000

 

TOTAL

 

$

44,895,000

 

 

 

Ownership

 

 

 

Triboro Coach Corp. and Subsidiaries (40.0%)

 

$

17,958,000

 

Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries (20.0%)

 

8,979,000

 

Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiaries (40.0%)

 

17,958,000

 

TOTAL

 

$

44,895,000

 

 


(1)                 Based on the opinion of Empire Valuation Consultants, LLC, dated March 31, 2006.

(2)                 As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. appraisals, dated February 2, 2006.

 

Relative Valuation of Bus Companies

 

 

Interest in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.T.J. Co., Inc.

 

Real Estate

 

Other Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Net Asset Value

 

Relative %

 

Green Bus and Subsidiaries

 

 

$

17,958,000

 

 

$

51,800,000

 

$

10,760,888

 

$

7,524,189

 

$

72,994,699

 

 

42.088

%

 

Triboro and Subsidiaries

 

 

17,958,000

 

 

39,400,000

 

14,821,195

 

5,777,060

 

66,402,135

 

 

38.288

%

 

Jamaica and Subsidiaries

 

 

8,979,000

 

 

23,100,000

 

4,905,965

 

2,950,002

 

34,034,963

 

 

19.624

%

 

Total

 

 

$

44,895,000

 

 

$

114,300,000

 

$

30,488,048

 

$

16,251,251

 

$

173,431,797

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

A copy of the fairness opinion is included as Attachment C to this prospectus.

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PRO FORMA FINANCIAL CONSOLIDATED INFORMATION

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statement information set forth below is presented to reflect the pro forma effects of the following transaction as if they occurred on the dates indicated as discussed below:

GTJ Reit, Inc. (“the Company”) plans to issue a total of approximately 13,769,122 shares of which 10,000,000 shares of common stock are for a planned Reorganization (“the Reorganization”) of three affiliated New York Corporations Green Bus Lines, Inc. , (“Green ”) Triboro Coach Corporation,  (“Triboro”) Jamaica Central Railways, Inc., (“Jamaica”), collectively referred to the “Bus Companies”. The additional 3,769,122 represent dividend shares to be issued to the shareholders of the Bus Companies for undistributed earnings and profits through the date of the reorganization.

The combined value of the Bus Companies has been computed based on the value of each of the Bus Companies, (Green - $72,994,699; Triboro - $66,402,135 and Jamaica - $34,034,963), to produce a total net asset value of the Bus Companies of $173,431,797. 

The Reorganization will be accounted for as combination of entities under the common control and are recorded at the historical basis of the entities as of the date acquired by the Company, The  unaudited condensed historical combined balance sheet at March 31, 2006 included herein includes the combination of Bus Companies”, Command Bus Company, Inc, (“Command”), and GTJ Co., Inc. (“GTJ”) which the Company anticipates  will be materially consistent with the Company’s presentation of its actual consolidated balance sheet after the consummation of the Reorganization.

The unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet has been prepared as if the Reorganization had occurred on March 31, 2006. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2006 gives effect to the unaudited pro forma adjustments necessary to account for the Reorganization.

The unaudited pro forma condensed historical combined statements of operations for each of the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, combine the historical consolidated statements of operations of the Bus Companies and GTJ and the financial statements of Command for each such year, which financial statements are included elsewhere in this prospectus, and (2) reflects the combination of such companies during a period of common control, which we anticipate will be materially consistent with our presentation of consolidated statements of earnings after the consummation of the Reorganization.

The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statement information is based on, and should be read together with the financial statements as of March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, which are found elsewhere in this prospectus.

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GTJ REIT, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 2006
(unaudited)
(in thousands)

 

 

Green
Historical

 

Triboro
Historical

 

Jamaica
Historical

 

GTJ
Co., Inc.
and
Subsidiaries

 

Command
Bus
Company,
Inc.

 

Intercompany
Adjustment

 

Total

 

Proforma
Adjustments

 

GTJ REIT,
Inc.

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

$      572

 

 

 

$    147

 

 

 

$    415

 

 

 

$ 4,236

 

 

 

$    —

 

 

 

$        —

 

 

$   5,370

 

 

10,000

(c)

 

 

$      915

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,000

)(b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,777

(d)

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,865

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,865

 

 

(378

)(d)

 

 

3,865

 

 

Due from bus companies

 

 

358

 

 

 

358

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(716

)(a)

 

 

 

(7,854

)(d)

 

 

 

 

Due from affiliates

 

 

4,502

 

 

 

4,056

 

 

 

2,853

 

 

 

4,403

 

 

 

764

 

 

 

(16,578

)(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets from discontinued operations

 

 

17,399

 

 

 

14,388

 

 

 

5,039

 

 

 

351

 

 

 

3,280

 

 

 

 

 

40,457

 

 

(13,777

)

 

 

26,680

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

681

 

 

 

181

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

3,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,754

 

 

 

 

 

4,754

 

 

Total current assets

 

 

23,512

 

 

 

19,130

 

 

 

8,331

 

 

 

16,723

 

 

 

4,044

 

 

 

(17,294

)

 

54,446

 

 

(18,232

)

 

 

36,214

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,463

 

 

 

990

 

 

 

514

 

 

 

6,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,008

 

 

 

 

 

9,008

 

 

Restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,887

 

 

Assets from discontinued operations

 

 

4,749

 

 

 

5,418

 

 

 

2,812

 

 

 

236

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,215

 

 

 

 

 

13,215

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

 

1,399

 

 

 

1,399

 

 

 

700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,498

)(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred Leasing commissions

 

 

1,282

 

 

 

836

 

 

 

615

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,733

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,733

 

 

Securities available for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

748

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

748

 

 

 

 

 

748

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,190

 

 

 

 

 

4,190

 

 

Other assets

 

 

136

 

 

 

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

696

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

959

 

 

 

 

 

959

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

$ 32,541

 

 

 

$27,773

 

 

 

$13,099

 

 

 

$32,521

 

 

 

$4,044

 

 

 

$(20,792

)

 

$ 89,186

 

 

$(18,232

)

 

 

$ 70,954

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

$          8

 

 

 

$      —

 

 

 

$      —

 

 

 

$    803

 

 

 

$    —

 

 

 

$        —

 

 

$      811

 

 

$        —

 

 

 

$      811

 

 

Line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

200

 

 

10,000

(c)

 

 

10,200

 

 

Note payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,666

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,666

 

 

 

 

 

1,666

 

 

Liabilites from discontinued operations

 

 

9,103

 

 

 

7,082

 

 

 

3,462

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

2,120

 

 

 

 

 

21,836

 

 

 

 

 

21,836

 

 

Due to affiliates

 

 

721

 

 

 

248

 

 

 

683

 

 

 

13,173

 

 

 

2,134

 

 

 

(16,959

)(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to bus companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(716

)(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other

 

 

621

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

193

 

 

 

1,159

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,991

 

 

 

 

 

1,991

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

10,453

 

 

 

7,347

 

 

 

5,054

 

 

 

17,070

 

 

 

4,254

 

 

 

(17,675

)

 

26,504

 

 

10,000

(b)

 

 

36,504

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,782

 

 

 

 

 

1,782

 

 

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,728

 

 

 

 

 

4,728

 

 

Liabilities from discontinued operations

 

 

11,791

 

 

 

2,544

 

 

 

1,411

 

 

 

619

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,365

 

 

 

 

 

16,365

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

22,244

 

 

 

9,954

 

 

 

6,465

 

 

 

24,136

 

 

 

4,254

 

 

 

(17,675

)

 

49,379

 

 

10,000

(b)

 

 

59,379

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

377

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

500

 

 

 

 

 

2,021

 

 

(2,021

)(b)

 

 

138

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

138

(b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

296

(d)

 

 

 

 

 

Additional-paid-in-capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

998

 

 

2,021

(b)

 

 

3,315

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,862

(b)

 

 

41,862

 

 

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

 

22,232

 

 

 

19,393

 

 

 

7,623

 

 

 

6,394

 

 

 

(975

)

 

 

(3,118

)(a)

 

51,549

 

 

(674

)(d)

 

 

(18,979

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(62,000

)(b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,854

)(d)

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

(12,312

)

 

 

(1,701

)

 

 

(1,006

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

265

 

 

 

 

 

(14,761

)

 

 

 

 

(14,761

)

 

Total shareholders equity

 

 

10,297

 

 

 

17,819

 

 

 

6,634

 

 

 

8,385

 

 

 

(210

)

 

 

(3,118

)

 

39,807

 

 

(28,232

)

 

 

11,575

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

$ 32,541

 

 

 

$27,773

 

 

 

$13,099

 

 

 

$32,521

 

 

 

$4,044

 

 

 

$(20,792

)

 

$ 89,186

 

 

$(18,232

)

 

 

$ 70,954

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

32




GTJ REIT, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Green
Historical

 

Triboro
Historical

 

Jamaica
Historical

 

GTJ Co.,
and 
Subsidiaries

 

Command
Bus 
Company,
Inc.

 

Inter-
company 
Adjustment

 

Total

 

Proforma 
Adjustments

 

GTJ 
Reit, Inc.

 

Operating revenue

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

6,822

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

6,822

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

6,822

 

 

Rental income

 

 

913

 

 

 

285

 

 

 

224

 

 

 

791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,213

 

 

 

 

 

2,213

 

 

Total

 

 

913

 

 

 

285

 

 

 

224

 

 

 

7,613

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,035

 

 

 

 

 

9,035

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

54

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,152

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,220

 

 

189

 

(f)

 

7,705

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

296

 

(f)

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

859

 

 

 

271

 

 

 

224

 

 

 

461

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,815

 

 

(485

)

 

 

1,330

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,825

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,214

)

 

611

 

 

(189

)(f)

 

 

422

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

859

 

 

 

271

 

 

 

224

 

 

 

2,286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(e)

2,426

 

 

(674

)

 

 

1,752

 

 

Provision for income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

294

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

331

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

776

 

 

 

 

 

776

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

 

565

 

 

 

190

 

 

 

154

 

 

 

1,956

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,214

)

 

1,650

 

 

(674

)

 

 

976

 

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

 

604

 

 

 

604

 

 

 

302

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,530

)

(e)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

$

1,169

 

 

 

$

794

 

 

 

$

456

 

 

 

$

1,956

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(2,724

)

 

$

1,650

 

 

$

(674

)

 

 

$

976

 

 

Income (loss) per comon share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$.07

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$.07

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,769

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,969

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

33




GTJ REIT, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

 

Green
Historical

 

Triboro
Historical

 

Jamaica
Historical

 

GTJ Co.,
and Subsidiaries
Historical

 

Command
Bus
Company,
Inc.
Historical

 

Inter-
company
Adjustment

 

Total

 

Proforma
 Adjustments 

 

GTJ REIT,
Inc.

 

Operating revenue

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

27,527

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

27,527

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

27,527

 

 

Rental income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,969

 

 

7,679

(h)

 

 

9,648

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,496

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,496

 

 

 

 

 

37,175

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

236

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,024

 

 

756

(h)

 

 

29,962

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,182

(h)

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

(236

)

 

 

(54

)

 

 

 

 

 

1,762

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,472

 

 

5,741

 

 

 

7,213

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,154

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,209

)(g)

 

(1,055

)

 

(618

)(h)

 

 

(1,673

)

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

(236

)

 

 

(54

)

 

 

 

 

 

2,916

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,209

)

 

417

 

 

5,123

 

 

 

5,540

 

 

Provision for income tax expense

 

 

380

 

 

 

345

 

 

 

302

 

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,515

 

 

 

 

 

1,515

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

 

(616

)

 

 

(399

)

 

 

(302

)

 

 

2,428

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,209

)

 

(1,098

)

 

5,123

 

 

 

4,025

 

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

 

1,390

 

 

 

1,390

 

 

 

695

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,475

)(g)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

$

774

 

 

 

$

991

 

 

 

$

393

 

 

 

$

2,428

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(5,684

)

 

$

(1,098

)

 

$

5,123

 

 

 

$

4,025

 

 

Income (loss) per common share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.29

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.29

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,769

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,969

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

34




GTJ REIT, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Green
Historical

 

Triboro
Historical

 

Jamaica
Historical

 

GTJ Co.,
and
Subsidiaries
Historical

 

Command
Bus
Company, Inc.
Historical

 

Intercompany
Adjustment

 

Total

 

Proforma
Adjustments

 

GTJ
REIT, Inc.

 

Operating revenue

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

25,436

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

25,436

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

25,436

 

 

Rental income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,953

 

 

7,679

(j)

 

 

9,632

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,389

 

 

 

 

 

35,068

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

245

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,585

 

 

757

(j)

 

 

27,524

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,182

(i)(j)

 

 

7,545

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

(245

)

 

 

(90

)

 

 

 

 

 

2,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,804

 

 

5,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(818

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,096

)(i)

 

(1,914

)

 

(430

)(j)

 

 

(2,344

)

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

(245

)

 

 

(90

)

 

 

 

 

 

1,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,096

)

 

(110

)

 

5,310

 

 

 

5,201

 

 

Provision for income tax expense

 

 

167

 

 

 

412

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

858

 

 

 

 

 

858

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

 

(412

)

 

 

(502

)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

1,053

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,096

)

 

(968

)

 

5,310

 

 

 

4,343

 

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

 

156

 

 

 

156

 

 

 

78

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(390

)(i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

$

(256

)

 

 

$

(346

)

 

 

$

67

 

 

 

$

1,053

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(1,486

)

 

$

(968

)

 

$

5,310

 

 

 

$

4,343

 

 

Income (loss) per common share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.31

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,769

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,969

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

35




GTJ REIT, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003
(unaudited)
(in thousands except per share data)

 

 

Green
Historical

 

Triboro
Historical

 

Jamaica
Historical

 

GTJ Co. and
Subsidiaries
Historical

 

Command
Bus Company, Inc.
Historical

 

Intercompany
Adjustment

 

Total

 

Proforma
Adjustments

 

GTJ
REIT, Inc.

 

Operating revenue

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

20,915

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

20,915

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

20,915

 

 

Rental income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,083

 

 

7,679

 

 

 

8,762

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,840

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,998

 

 

 

 

 

29,677

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

251

 

 

 

93

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,728

 

 

757

(l)

 

 

22,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,182

(l)

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

(251

)

 

 

(93

)

 

 

 

 

 

1,614

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,270

 

 

5,740

 

 

 

7,010

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(245

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,409

)(k)

 

(1,654

)

 

(413

)(l)

 

 

(2,067

)

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

(251

)

 

 

(93

)

 

 

 

 

 

1,369

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,409

)

 

(384

)

 

5,327

 

 

 

4,943

 

 

Provision for income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

596

 

 

 

483

 

 

 

83

 

 

 

659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,822

 

 

 

 

 

1,821

 

 

Loss from continuing operations before equity in loss of affiliated companies

 

 

(847

)

 

 

(576

)

 

 

(83

)

 

 

709

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,409

)

 

(2,206

)

 

5,327

 

 

 

$

3,122

 

 

Equity in loss of affiliated companies

 

 

(2,096

)

 

 

(2,096

)

 

 

(1,048

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,240

(k)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

$

(2,943

)

 

 

$

(2,672

)

 

 

$

(1,131

)

 

 

$

709

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

3,831

 

 

$

(2,206

)

 

$

5,327

 

 

 

$

3,122

 

 

Income (loss) per common share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.23

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.22

 

 

Weighted-average common share outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,769

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,969

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Basis of Presentation

(1)           Gives effect to the proposed issuance of 13,769,122 shares of common stock held by the GTJ REIT relating to a proposed Reorganization of the Bus Companies. The mergers will be accounted for as a combination of entities under common control and are recorded at the historical basis of the entities being acquired.

The combined the net value of each of the Bus Companies, (Green—$72,994,699; Triboro—$66,402,135 and Jamaica—$34,034,963), to produce a total net asset value of the Bus Companies of $173,431,797.  Based on the valuations of the real properties and outdoor maintenance businesses, and the paratransit business, and considering the ownership of the same in whole or part by each of the Bus Companies, the relative valuation of each the Bus Companies (as part of the Reorganization) is Green—42.088%, Triboro—38.287% and Jamaica—19.625%.

Accordingly, under the Reorganization, 10,000,000 shares of our common stock will be distributed 4,208,800 shares to the shareholders of Green, 3,828,700 shares to the shareholders of Triboro and 1,962,500 shares to the shareholders of Jamaica, in such case in proportion to the outstanding shares held by such shareholders of each Bus Company, respectively.

As part of becoming a REIT, the Company is required, after the Reorganization, to make a distribution of the Bus Companies’ historical undistributed earnings and profits, calculated to be an estimated $62,000,000.  The Company would distribute up to $20,000,000 in cash, and also make available for distribution 3,769,122 shares of the Company’s common stock, valued at $11.14 per share calculated as follows:

Total Value of the Company

 

$

173,431,797

 

Assumed E&P—Cash distribution

 

20,000,000

 

Total value after cash distribution

 

153,431,797

 

Assumed E&P—Stock distribution

 

42,000,000

 

Total value after stock distribution

 

$

111,451,797

 

Reorganization shares

 

10,000,000

 

Share Value Post Earnings and Profits

 

$

11.14

 

 

Each shareholder may elect a combination of cash and stock, or exclusively cash or stock. If more than $20,000,000 of cash is elected in the aggregate, cash will be distributed pro rata to each stockholder electing to receive some or all of his or her distribution in cash, in an amount totaling $20,000,000, and the balance of the distribution to each such stockholder will be made in our common stock. For the purposes of the pro forma, the Company assumed that $20,000,000 would be distributed in cash and 3,769,122 shares (with an approximate value of $42,000,000) would be distributed.

The dilutive income (loss) per common share reflects grants of stock options to purchase an aggregate of 200,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the 2006 Incentive Award Plan for all periods presented.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2006

Intercompany Adjustments

(a)   The intercompany adjustments reflect the elimination of intercompany accounts necessary to prepare consolidated financial statements. These adjustments are summarized as follows:

·         The elimination of $358,000 receivable/payable between Green Bus and Jamaica, since the companies will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $103,000 receivable/payable between Green and Jamaica, since the companies will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $3.7 million receivable/payable between Green and GTJ, since the companies will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $1.5 million, unconsolidated losses from affiliates, and investments in affiliates between Green and GTJ and Command Bus Company, Inc. (“Command”) since the companies will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $358,000 receivable/payable between Triboro and Jamaica, since the companies will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $103,000 receivable/payable between Triboro and Command, since the companies will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $3.7 million receivable/payable between Triboro and GTJ, since the companies will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $1.5 million, unconsolidated losses from affiliates, and investments in affiliates between Triboro and GTJ and Command, since the companies will be consolidated.

·    The elimination of $2.1 million receivable/payable between Jamaica and the GTJ, since the companies will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $754,000, unconsolidated losses from affiliates, and advances in affiliates between Jamaica and GTJ and Command, since the companies will be consolidated.

Pro Forma Adjustments

(b).  To record shares issued in the reorganization and the payment of the dividend distribution to the shareholders.

(c).   To record the borrowing of $10.0 million of GTJ REIT, Inc.’s proposed credit line facility to be used to pay the cash part of the dividend distribution.

(d).  To record the reclassification of cash related to discontinued operations to cash, record cash used for the payment of salaries and interest expense, and record cash used for the 2005 dividend distribution.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

(e)                                 Intercompany Adjustments

The intercompany adjustments reflect the elimination of intercompany accounts necessary to prepare consolidated financial statements. These adjustments are summarized as follows:

·         The elimination of Green’s $604,000 equity income of the GTJ and Command since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of Triboro’s $604,000 equity income of the GTJ and Command, since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of  Jamaica’s $302,000 equity income of the GTJ and Command, since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $1.2 million service fees charged to the Bus Companies by Varsity Transit, Inc, which is part of the GTJ and will be consolidated.

(f)  Pro Forma Adjustments

·         Effect of new management compensation of $970,000 as a result of the proposed new compensation structure as a result of the reorganization and compensation charges related to the issuance of stock options under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123. (SFAS No. 123) which requires the Company to recognize in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation. That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee us required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

·    Effect of interest expense on the borrowing of $10.0 million of GTJ Reit, Inc.’s proposed credit facility to be used to pay the cash part of the dividend distribution to the shareholders.

Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2005

Intercompany Adjustments

(g)  The intercompany adjustments reflect the elimination of intercompany accounts necessary to prepare consolidated financial statements. These adjustments are summarized as follows:

·         The elimination of Green’s $1.4 equity income of the GTJ and Command since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of Triboro’s $1.4 million equity income of the GTJ and Command since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of Jamaica’s $700,000 equity income of the GTJ and Command since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $2.2 million service fees charged to the Bus Companies by Varsity Transit, Inc which is part of the GTJ and will be consolidated.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

(h)  Pro Forma Adjustments

·         Effect of new management compensation of $1.9 million as a result of the proposed reorganization and compensation charges related to the issuance of stock options under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123. (SFAS No. 123) which requires the Company to recognize in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation. That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee us required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

·         Effect of $7,7 million of rental income related to the leases with New York City.

·         Effect of interest expense on the borrowing of $10.0 million of GTJ Reit, Inc.’s proposed credit facility to be used to pay the cash part of the dividend distribution to the shareholders.

Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2004

Intercompany Adjustments

(i)  The intercompany adjustments reflect the elimination of intercompany accounts necessary to prepare consolidated financial statements. These adjustments are summarized as follows:

·         The elimination of Green’s $156,000 equity income of the GTJ and Command since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of Triboro’s $156,000 equity income equity losses of the GTJ and Command since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of Jamaica’s $67,000 equity loss of the GTJ and Command, since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $1.1 million service fees charged to the Bus Companies by Varsity Transit, Inc which is part of the GTJ, and will be consolidated.

(j)  Pro Forma Adjustments

·                        Effect of new management compensation of $1.9 million as a result of the proposed reorganization new compensation structure as a result of the reorganization and compensation charges related to the issuance of stock options under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123. (SFAS No. 123) which requires the Company to recognize in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation. That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee us required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

·                        Effect of $7.7 million of rental income to the leases with New York City.

·                        Effect of interest expense on the borrowing of $10.0 million of GTJ Reit, Inc.’s proposed credit facility to be used to pay the cash part of the dividend distribution to the shareholders.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2003

(k)  Intercompany Adjustments

The intercompany adjustments reflect the elimination of intercompany accounts necessary to prepare consolidated financial statements. These adjustments are summarized as follows:

·         The elimination of Green’s $2.1 million equity loss of the GTJ and Command Bus Lines, Inc. since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of Triboro’s $2.1 million equity loss of the GTJ and Command since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of Jamaica’s $1.05 million equity loss of the GTJ and Command since both will be consolidated.

·         The elimination of $1.4 million service fees charged to the Bus Companies by Varsity Transit, Inc which is part of the GTJ and will be consolidated.

(l)  Pro forma Adjustments

·         Effect of new management compensation of $1.9 million as a result of the proposed reorganization new compensation structure as a result of the reorganization and compensation charges related to the issuance of stock options under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123. (SFAS No. 123) which requires GTJ REIT, Inc., to recognize in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation. That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee us required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

·         Effect of $7.7 million of rental income related to the leases with New York City.

·         Effect of interest expense on the borrowing of $10.0 million of GTJ Reit, Inc.’s proposed credit facility to be used to pay the cash part of the dividend distribution to the shareholders.

Excluded from the Pro Forma Adjustments were the following:

·         Transaction expenses of $2.4 million related to professional fees incurred by the Company in connection with the Reorganization

These expenses will be recorded in the periods incurred.

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BUSINESS OF THE BUS COMPANIES

Introduction

Our business immediately after the Reorganization will consist of: (a) the ownership of 6 parcels of rentable real property, five of which have triple net leases and (b) the ownership and operation of a group of outdoor maintenance businesses and a paratransit business.

Real Property Business

Green real property

Green presently owns two parcels of real property that are leased to New York City.

Green owns real property located at 165-25 147 th  Avenue, Jamaica, New York (the “147 th  Avenue Property”) in fee simple. The 147 th  Avenue Property consists of a 151,068 square foot industrial building located on 6.567 acres. The 147 th  Avenue Property is comprised of three parcels. The main parcels contains an entire block which is bordered by Rockaway Boulevard to the South, 167 th  Avenue to the North, 146 th  Avenue to the West and 147 th  Avenue to the East. A second parcels is located on the SE corner of 147 th  Avenue and 167 th  Street and a third parcels is located on the NE corner of 147 th  Avenue and 167 th  Street. The real property is leased to New York City as a bus depot for an initial term of twenty-one years with a first year rent of $2,795,000.00 which rent escalates to a 21 st  year rent of $4,092,000.00. Rent continues to escalate during the following two fourteen year extension terms. Cushman and Wakefield has appraised the 147 th  Avenue Property at $42,600,000.

Green also owns real property at 49-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Queens, New York (the “Rockaway Beach Property”) in fee simple. The Rockaway Beach Property consists of a 28,790 square foot industrial building on 3.026 acres. The Rockaway Beach Property is located on both the north and south side of Rockaway Beach Boulevard. One parcel is located on the South side of Rockaway Beach Boulevard between Beach 47 th  and Beach 49 th  Street. This parcel is developed with a 28,790 square foot industrial building. The second parcel which is comprised of six contiguous tax lots is located on the North side of Rockaway Beach Boulevard between Beach 49 th  Street and Beach 50 th  Street. The Rockaway Beach property has been leased to New York City as a bus depot for an initial term of 21 years with a first year rent of $605,000 escalating over the term to a 21 st  year rent of $886,000. The rent escalates during the two fourteen year extension terms. Cushman and Wakefield has appraised the Rockaway Beach Property at $9,200,000.

Triboro real property

Triboro owns real property located at 8501 24 th  Avenue, East Elmhurst, New York (the “24 th  Avenue Property”) in fee simple. The 24 th  Avenue Property consists of a 118,430 square foot industrial building on 6.432 acres. The 24 th  Avenue Property is located on the block front bordered by 23 rd  Avenue to the North, 24 th  Avenue to the South, 85 th  Street to the West and 87 th  Street to the East in East Elmhurst, New York. The 24 th  Avenue Property has been leased to New York City as a bus depot for an initial term of 21 years, with a first year rent of $2,585,000.00 escalating during the term to a 21 st  year rent of $3,785,000.00. The rent escalates during the two fourteen year extension terms. Cushman and Wakefield has appraised the 24 th  Avenue Property at $39,400,000.

Jamaica real property

Jamaica owns real property at 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York (the “Guy Brewer Property”) in fee simple. The Guy Brewer Property consists of a 75,800 square foot industrial building on 4.616 acres. The Guy Brewer Property is located on the NE corner of 115 th  Avenue and Guy Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica, New York. The Guy Brewer Property has been leased to New York City as a bus

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depot for an initial term of twenty one years with a first year rent of $1,515,000.00 escalating to a 21 st  year rent of $2,218,000.00. Escalations continue during two fourteen year renewal terms. Cushman and Wakefield has appraised the Guy Brewer Property at $23,100,000.

GTJ real property

GTJ, a jointly-owned subsidiary of the Bus Companies, owns real property at 612 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, New York (the “Wortman Property”) in fee simple. The Wortman Property consists of an industrial building of 27,250 square feet located on 10.389 acres. The Wortman Property is located along the entire block front surrounded by Wortman Avenue to the North, Cozine Avenue to the Sourth, Fountain Avenue to the East and Montauk Avenue to the West. An additional parcel made up of three tax lots is located along the entire block front bordered by Cozine Avenue, Milford Avenue, Flatlands Avenue and Logan Street. The Wortman Property is primarily leased to Varsity Transit, Inc. (“Varsity”) as a bus depot, which purchased certain bus routes and buses from the Bus Companies in 2003 (see “Related Party Transactions”. Varsity has occupied a portion of the Wortman Property since 2003 based on an oral agreement, and has now entered into a written lease related to its tenancy. Under the lease, Varsity is leasing 195,813 square feet of outdoor parking and approximately 11,852 square feet of indoor maintenance and office space for $231,800 per year from September 2005 to January 2006 and for $311,800 per year from February 2006 to August 2006, increasing by the cost of living index from September 2006 to August 2010 through when the term ends. Varsity also pays a 60% share of utility and building maintenance costs. Varsity has the right to terminate the term on six months’ notice at an earlier date. Varsity also has the right to lease the space for up to four - five year consecutive extension terms after 2010 at a rental rate equal to 90% of then fair market value at the beginning of the first extension term, with rent for following years at a compounding of annual CPI index increases. The balance of the Wortman Property is occupied by Transit Facility Management, Inc., a subsidiary of GTJ, as a bus depot. Cushman and Wakefield has appraised the Wortman Property at $11,800,000.

GTJ also owns real property at 23-85 87 th  Street, East Elmhurst, New York (the “87 th  Street Property”) in fee simple. The 87 th  Street Property consists of a 52,020 square foot industrial building on 7.016 acres. The 87 th  Street Property is located on the block front bordered by 23 rd  Avenue to the North, 24 th  Avenue to the South, 87 th  Street to the West and 89 th  Street to the East in East Elmhurst, New York. The 87 th  Street Property is leased to Avis Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc. as an automobile leasing and maintenance depot under a lease dated October 31, 2003 with a term ending October 31, 2023, with a base rent of $1,800,000 per year. For the sixth, eleventh and sixteenth years, the base rent will be increased by the greater of 105% of the immediately preceding base rent or the cumulative cost of living index increase for the preceding five years but not in excess of 115% of the immediately preceding base rent. The initial base rent has been reduced to $1,530,000 per year until rezoning takes place at which time the initial base rent will be increased to $1,800,000 per year. Cushman and Wakefield has valued the 87 th  Street Property at $24,000,000.

No plans for renovation or improvement

Our real properties were, and except for the 87 th  Street Property, currently are, used as bus depots. We have no plans or obligations to renovate or develop any of our present real properties.

Financing

At June 30, 2006, there was a mortgage on the GTJ real property for $2,500,000, under which $1,666,200 is outstanding with interest at the prime lending rate of the mortgage. The Bus Companies also have a $4,000,000 revolving credit under which $495,000 was outstanding at June 30, 2006.

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Competitive Position

We believe the Bus Companies’ real properties are in a favorable competitive position, as we believe that there are not numerous sites in Queens and Brooklyn, New York that are suitable as bus depots or for the mass parking of automobiles.

Insurance Coverage

The Bus Companies’ real properties are covered under an umbrella liability insurance policy providing for $10,000,000 of coverage. The Bus Companies also insure their real and personal property. We believe that the Bus Companies’ insurance coverage is adequate in amount and coverage.

Occupancy

The Bus Companies’ real properties are fully occupied. New York City is the sole tenant of four of the real properties, Avis Rent A Car is the sole tenant of the fifth real property, and Varsity Bus is the majority tenant of the sixth real property, the balance of which is occupied by GTJ’s paratransit operations.

Expiration of leases

The New York City leases expire in 2026 and 2027 and the Avis Rent A Car lease expires in 2023. The only lease that expires in the next 10 years is the Varsity Bus lease which expires in 2010. Such lease represents approximately 11.79% of the Bus Companies’ real property and approximately 3.18% of the Bus Companies’ gross rental income.

Depreciation

The following table provides information on depreciation of the Bus Companies’ real property:

Property

 

 

 

Tax Basis

 

Depreciation Method

 

Remaining Life

 

147 th  Street and Rockaway Beach

 

$

3,448,262

 

 

MACRS

 

 

 

20 years

 

 

24 th  Avenue

 

$

1,993,628

 

 

MACRS

 

 

 

20 years

 

 

Guy Brewer

 

$

2,520,674

 

 

MACRS

 

 

 

20 years

 

 

Wortman and 87 th  Street

 

$

3,589,790

 

 

MACRS

 

 

 

20 years

 

 

 

Real property taxes

The following table provides information on real property taxes of the Bus Companies’ real property. We are not planning any improvements to any of the real property.

Property

 

 

 

Tax Rate

 

Annual Amount

 

147 th  Street

 

11.3060

%

 

$

390,115

 

 

Rockaway Beach

 

11.3060

%

 

$

61,236

 

 

24 th  Avenue

 

11.3060

%

 

$

372,593

 

 

Guy Brewer

 

11.3060

%

 

$

154,895

 

 

Wortman

 

11.3060

%

 

$

117,350

 

 

87 th  Street

 

11.3060

%

 

$

362,560

 

 

 

Certain Rental Data

The following table sets forth certain rental data of the Bus Companies’ real property. It should be noted that rentals include outdoor parking and indoor maintenance and office space. For purposes of the following, aggregate rent is divided by aggregate square footage used, since the leases do not differentiate between outdoor parking and indoor maintenance and office space. No data prior to 2006 is provided for

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the real properties leased to New York City since, for the previous five years, the same were used by the Bus Companies for their bus operations. No data prior to 2003 is provided for the 87 th  Street and Wortman properties, since prior to 2003, the same were used by the Bus Companies for their operations.

Property

 

 

 

Rental Per Square Foot

 

 

147 th  Avenue (New York City)

 

2006—$9.75

Rockaway Beach (New York City)

 

2006—$4.58

24 th  Avenue (New York City)

 

2006—$9.21

Guy Brewer (New York City)

 

2006—$7.52

Wortman (Varsity Bus lease only)

 

9/2003—8/2004—$1.10
9/2004—8/2005—$1.10
9/2005—1/2006—$1.17
2/2006—8/2006—$1.50

87 th  Street (Avis Rent A Car)

 

2003—2006 average—$5.88

 

Environmental Issues

The Bus Companies’ real property have had removal and replacement of underground tanks. Upon removal of the old tanks, any soil found to be unacceptable was heated off site to burn off contaminants. Fresh soil was brought in to replace the soil that was removed. There are still some levels of contamination at the sites, and some groundwater monitoring programs have been put into place. Closures of existing New York State Department of Environmental Control spill numbers may be warranted if it can be shown that the remaining degree of impact is non threatening and within acceptable levels. Each of the real properties is in a commercial zone and is still used as transit depots including maintenance of vehicles.

The following apply to each of the Bus Companies’ real properties:

·        147 th  Avenue Property—twenty underground storage tanks (“USTs”) were removed and two USTs were abandoned. Approximately 3,135 tons of soil were removed and some soil and groundwater contamination remains.

·        Rockaway Beach Property—sixteen USTs were abandoned and there appears to be little soil contamination.

·        24 th  Avenue Property—11 USTs were removed and four USTs were abandoned. Approximately 1,461 tons of soil were removed. Some petroleum products remain in the soil and groundwater.

·        Guy Brewer Property—10 USTs were removed and one UST was abandoned. Approximately 3,062 tons of soil were removed. Some petroleum products remain in the soil and groundwater.

·        Wortman Property—thirty USTs were removed. Approximately 2,966 tons of soil were removed. Soil and groundwater contamination remains.

·        87 th  Street Property—twenty-two USTs were removed and two USTs were abandoned. Approximately 5,635 tons of soil were removed. Soil and groundwater contamination remains.

Each of these properties is being monitored by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”). Sampling and reports are being periodically provided by the Bus Companies to DEC.

While the Bus Companies do not anticipate liabilities beyond continuing tests and some additional soil removal, it is possible that material liabilities may result from past contamination. The Bus Companies can not assess the probability of such liabilities or the likely amount of costs of if such liabilities are asserted.

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The tenants of the Bus Companies’ real properties are responsible for environmental conditions which occur during their tenancies.

Outdoor maintenance and paratransit businesses

The Bus Companies, through their commonly owned subsidiary, GTJ operate a group of outdoor maintenance businesses and a paratransit business. The majority of these operations are based in the New York metropolitan area, with additional operations based in the Los Angeles, California and Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan areas.

New York metropolitan area operations

These operations include MetroClean Express Corp., Shelter Express Corp. Shelter Electric Maintenance Corp. and Transit Facility Management Corp.

MetroClean Express Corp.

MetroClean Express Corp. was founded in 1998 and has two major divisions, the outdoor advertising service division and the traffic control services division.

The outdoor advertising service division provides services to outdoor advertising agencies for which we install and maintain bus shelters, urban panels, banners, murals, kiosks, automated pay toilets, video screens and information centers. The work provided under these contracts is for the installation and maintenance of these structures, as well as the posting of advertisements in their illuminated and nonilluminated display boxes.

The traffic control services division provides operation support to engineering and construction companies for which it protects road crews working on highways and roadways. With the use of safety barriers and vehicles equipped with protectors and attenuators, our crews secure work areas to allow contractors to conduct their services. Other aspects of this division are the installation of concrete barriers which provide protection and security on highways and buildings. In addition, this division owns and offers for lease bucket trucks, light towers, cargo vans, back-up trucks, display boards, arrow boards, concrete barriers, wooden barriers, man-lifts and under bridge inspection units.

Shelter Express Corp.

Shelter Express provides service to CBS Outdoor, which is completing its contract with New York City for installation, maintenance and posting of all the bus shelters in the five boroughs of New York. A new contract is being awarded to Cemusa USA, a Spanish corporation currently doing business in Miami, Boston, San Antonio and Chicago. Cemusa is expected to replace the existing 3,200 New York City bus shelters, install over 330 newsstands and construct 20 automated pay toilets. Shelter Express is currently negotiating with Cemusa to provide operating services for the removal of existing CBS Outdoor bus shelters and other shelters while installing the new outdoor furniture which Cemusa will be responsible for providing to New York City as part of its 20 year contract. The installation process will take place over a five year period, and therefore, there will be a requirement for both new and old shelters to be serviced during this period. Shelter Express is currently maintaining our relationship with CBS Outdoor while we provide support services that Cemusa requires during the demonstration period in which prototype units are being installed and presented for inspection to representatives of New York City.

Shelter Electric Maintenance Corp.

Shelter Electric Maintenance Corp. is a licensed electrical contractor which provides support services for the activities of MetroClean Express and Shelter Express and services other customers. Based on the

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growth and development of outdoor furniture advertising, Shelter Electric clients now also include Clear Channel Outdoor for electrification of urban panels and wall hangings, Titan Outdoor for outdoor kiosks, and it is currently awaiting the completion of a contract with Cemusa to provide electric services for it under its new contract with New York City.

Los Angeles metropolitan area operations

Shelter Clean, Inc. is based in Los Angeles, California. Shelter Clean was established in 2000 and provides support services for outdoor furniture advertisements to advertising agencies. Shelter Clean also engages in the installation, maintenance, posting repair and cleaning of bus shelters, kiosks and other related structures where additional displays are located. Shelter Clean’s major contracts at the present time are with CBS Outdoor, JC DeCaux Outdoor, Van Wagner Outdoor, Orange County Transit Authority and the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation. As part of its services Shelter Clean provides its customers with site selection and marking, permit acquisition and execution, sub-contractor liaison, assembly and installation, record keeping, cost analysis and inventory control. Its services include cleaning, trash containment, damage repair, graffiti removal, glass replacement, lighting repair and repainting.

Phoenix area operations

On May 1, 2006 Shelter Clean of Arizona commenced outdoor maintenance operations in Phoenix, Arizona with a three year contract and the possibility of a two year extension option. This operation requires capital expenditures for leased premises and trucks and other equipment.

Transit Facility Management Corp.

Transit Facility Management Corp. (“TFM”) is one of several private paratransit bus companies in New York City under contract to the Metropolitan Transit Authority as part of the joint plan between the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the New York City Department of Transportation to provide paratransit service. This service is provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. TFM began operating paratransit service in October 2001, providing door-to-door public transportation service to people with disabilities unable to use conventional public transit services. The routes held by TFM include transit services in each of the five boroughs of New York City.

Starting with a fleet of 50 vans in 2001 TFM has expanded and is now operating 90 vans with approximately 208,000 service vehicle hours and carrying 303,000 passengers annually. The vans are purchased by the New York City Transit Authority and provided without charge to TFM. These vehicles provide seating capacity for 7 passengers and availability of up to three wheelchair passengers.

The paratransit service is regulated by the New York City Transit Authority. Based on the need for this particular service for the disabled community, there is growth potential over the next several years. TFM’s contract with the Metropolitan Transit Authority, as extended, expires on September 30, 2008.

Employees

Shelter Express, MetroClean and Shelter Electric had a total of 146 employees as of April 1, 2006, 122 of whom are union members. Transit Facility Management had 176 employees as of April 1 2006, 145 of whom are union members. Shelter Clean had 80 employees as of April 1, 2006, none of whom are union members. The union agreements expire between May 2006 for Shelter Electric while Shelter Express and Metro Clean expire in June 2007. TFM’s labor contract expires in August 2007. The Company considers its relations with its employees to be good.

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Facilities

Shelter Express, MetroClean and Shelter Electric share leased facilities of approximately 60,000 square feet in Long Island City, New York under a month to month lease providing for current rent of $225,000 per year. TFM occupies approximately one-third of the Wortman Property and pays approximately $150,000 in annual rent.

Litigation

The outdoor maintenance and paratransit businesses are presently not parties to any litigation except litigation in the ordinary course of their business, carrying no material liabilities for such businesses.

Competition

Each of the outdoor maintenance businesses faces substantial competition in its respective market. Competition is based on price and level of service. These companies compete with companies with greater financial and physical resources, including greater numbers of vehicles and other equipment. The Company believes that its outdoor services operations are significant in each market in which it operates as a percentage of all such services in the market.

Appraisal

The outdoor maintenance and paratransit operations have been appraised by Empire Valuation Consultants, LLC collectively at $5,800,000.

REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT POLICIES

Introduction

Following the Reorganization, we will have a portfolio of six rentable parcels of real property, four of which are leased to New York City and one of which is leased to Avis Rent A Car, each under long-term triple net leases and one of which is leased to the purchasers of Varsity Bus, with the balance of such real property occupied by the GTJ’s paratransit operations. We do not plan to sell any of these properties for at least 10 years, for tax reasons, and view them as (a) a source of current earnings and (b) a source of financing, which, together with financing we may desire to obtain through possible sales of our debt or equity securities, may be used to expand and diversify our real property operations.

The following discussion assumes that we will develop a real property portfolio beyond the six real properties we will own upon the Reorganization and relates to such future real properties, although there can be no assurance that any of the same will be acquired.

Our real property investment objectives

Our objective is to acquire quality real properties so we can provide our stockholders with:

·        stable cash flow available for distribution;

·        preservation and protection of capital; and

·        growth of income and principal without taking undue risk.

Additionally, we intend to:

·        invest in income producing real property generally through equity investments in a manner which permits us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes; and

·        Seek to realize capital appreciation upon the ultimate sale of the properties.

We believe the following are key factors for our success in meeting our objectives.

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Investing in real estate

We will seek to acquire quality real properties at favorable prices rather than lesser real properties at low prices. We believe that quality tenants seek well-managed properties that offer superior and dependable services, particularly in competitive markets.

We believe that a critical success factor in property acquisition lies in possessing the flexibility to move quickly when an opportunity presents itself to buy or sell a property. We believe that employing highly qualified industry professionals will allow us to better achieve this objective.

We intend to acquire fee ownership of real properties, but may also enter into joint venture arrangements. We seek to maximize current and long-term net income and the value of our assets. Our policy is to acquire assets where we believe opportunities exist for reasonable investment returns.

Decisions relating to the purchase or sale of properties will be made by our board of directors. Our board of directors is responsible for monitoring the administrative procedures, investment operations and performance of our company to ensure our policies are carried out. Our board of directors will review our investment policies to determine that our policies are in the best interests of our stockholders and will set forth their determinations in the minutes of the board meetings. You will have no voting rights with respect to implementing our investment objectives and policies, all of which are the responsibility of our board of directors and may be changed at any time.

Types of investments

We intend to invest primarily in quality real properties. To the extent it is in the best interests of our stockholders, we will strive to invest in a geographically diversified portfolio of real properties that will satisfy our primary investment objectives of providing our stockholders with stable cash flow, preservation of capital and growth of income and principal without taking undue risk. Because a significant factor in the valuation of income-producing real property is the potential for future income, we anticipate that the majority of properties we acquire will have both the potential for growth in value and providing cash distributions to stockholders.

We intend to acquire properties with cash and mortgage or other debt, including a proposed $80 million revolving line of credit with a financial institution. We are currently negotiating such financing. There can be no assurance we will obtain the same. We may also acquire properties for cash or shares of our common stock. On properties purchased on an all-cash basis, we may later incur mortgage indebtedness by obtaining loans secured by selected properties, if favorable financing terms are available. The proceeds from such loans would be used to acquire additional properties and increase our cash flow.

We do not intend to incur aggregate indebtedness in excess of 75% of the gross fair market value of our real properties. Fair market value will be determined by an internal or independent certified appraiser and in a similar manner as the fair market determination at the time of purchase satisfactory to our board of directors.

Considerations related to possible acquisitions

The following considerations will be evaluated by us in relation to potential purchases of real property:

·        geographic location and type;

·        construction quality and condition;

·        potential for capital appreciation;

·        the general credit quality of current and potential tenants;

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·        the potential for rent increases;

·        the interest rate environment;

·        potential for economic growth in the tax and regulatory environment of the community in which the property is located;

·        potential for expanding the physical layout of the property;

·        occupancy and demand by tenants for properties of a similar type in the same geographic vicinity;

·        prospects for liquidity through sale, financing or refinancing of the property;

·        competition from existing properties and the potential for the construction of new properties in the area; and

·        treatment under applicable federal, state and local tax and other laws and regulations.

We will not close the purchase of any property unless and until we obtain an environmental assessment, a Phase I review, for each real property purchased and are generally satisfied with the environmental status of the real property.

We may also enter into arrangements with the seller or developer of a real property whereby the seller or developer agrees that if, during a stated period, the property does not generate a specified cash flow, the seller or developer will pay in cash to our company a sum necessary to reach the specified cash flow level, subject in some cases to negotiated dollar limitations.

In determining whether to purchase a particular real property, we may obtain an option on such property. The amount paid for an option, if any, is normally surrendered if the real property is not purchased, and is normally credited against the purchase price if the real property is purchased.

In purchasing real properties, we will be subject to risks, including:

·        changes in general economic or local conditions;

·        changes in supply of or demand for similar competing properties in an area;

·        changes in interest rates and availability of permanent mortgage funds which may render the sale of a property difficult or unattractive;

·        changes in tax, real estate, environmental and zoning laws;

·        periods of high interest rates and tight money supply which may make the sale of properties more difficult;

·        tenant turnover; and

·        general overbuilding or excess supply in the market area.

We anticipate that the purchase price of properties we acquire will vary depending on a number of factors, including size and location. In addition, our cost will vary based on the amount of debt we incur in connection with financing the acquisition. We may not be able to purchase a diverse portfolio of real properties unless we find sources of financing, since no funds are being raised in this offering. It is difficult to predict the actual number of properties that we will actually acquire because the purchase prices of properties varies widely and our investment in each will vary based on the amount and cost of leverage we use.

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Real property acquisition

We intend to acquire real properties through wholly-owned subsidiaries of our company. In addition to fee simple interests, we may acquire long-term ground leases. Other methods of acquiring a real property may be used when advantageous. For example, we may acquire properties through a joint venture or the acquisition of substantially all of the interests of an entity that in turn owns a parcel of real property.

We are currently negotiating and anticipate entering into an $80 million revolving line of credit with a financial institution, which we plan to use to facilitate our acquisition opportunities, with the intention of placing permanent financing on the acquired property at a later date. We believe our line of credit will allow us to secure acquisition contracts faster after we identify a strategic property, and will be an attractive feature of our bids to sellers seeking to complete a sale quickly. We may also use our line of credit to pay required REIT distributions to our stockholders, as necessary. There is no assurance the line of credit can or will be obtained.

We may commit to purchase real properties subject to completion of construction in accordance with terms and conditions specified by our board of directors. In such cases, we will be obligated to purchase the real property at the completion of construction, provided that (1) the construction conforms to definitive plans, specifications and costs approved by us in advance and embodied in the construction contract and (2) an agreed upon percentage of the real property is leased beforehand. We will receive a certificate of an architect, engineer or other appropriate party, stating that the real property complies with all plans and specifications. Our intent is to leave development risk with the developer.

If remodeling is required prior to the purchase of a real property, we will anticipate paying a negotiated maximum amount either upon completion or in installments commencing prior to completion. Such amount will be based on the estimated cost of such remodeling. In such instances, we will also have the right to review the seller’s books during and following completion of the remodeling to verify actual costs. In the event of substantial disparity between estimated and actual costs, an adjustment in purchase price may be negotiated.

We are not specifically limited in the number or size of properties we may acquire or on the percentage of net proceeds of this offering which we may invest in a single property. The number and mix of properties we may acquire will depend upon real estate and market conditions and other circumstances existing at the time we are acquiring our real properties.

Joint ventures

We may invest in general partnership and joint venture arrangements with other real estate investors. You should note that there is a potential risk that our company or its joint venture partner will be unable to agree on a matter material to the joint venture on joint venture decisions and we may not control the decision. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that we will have sufficient financial resources to exercise any right of first refusal that may be part of a partnership or joint venture agreement.

Our policies with respect to borrowing

When we think it is appropriate, we will borrow funds to acquire or finance properties. We may later refinance or increase mortgage indebtedness by obtaining additional loans secured by selected properties, if favorable financing terms are available. We will use the proceeds from such loans to acquire additional properties for the purpose of increasing our cash flow and providing further diversification. We anticipate that aggregate borrowings, both secured and unsecured, will not exceed 75% of our real property fair market value. Our board of directors will review our aggregate borrowings to ensure that such borrowings are reasonable in relation to our net assets. We may also incur indebtedness to finance improvements to

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properties and, if necessary, for working capital needs or to meet the distribution requirements applicable to REITs under the federal tax laws.

When incurring secured debt, we will seek to incur nonrecourse indebtedness, which means that the lenders’ rights upon our default generally will be limited to foreclosure on the property that secured the obligation, but we may have to accept recourse financing, where we remain liable for any shortfall between the debt and the proceeds of sale of the mortgaged real property. If we incur mortgage indebtedness, we will endeavor to obtain level payment financing, meaning that the amount of debt service payable would be substantially the same each year, although some mortgages are likely to provide for one large payment and we may incur floating or adjustable rate financing when our board of directors determines it to be in our best interest.

Our board of directors controls our policies with respect to borrowing and may change such policies at any time without stockholder approval.

Sale or disposition of our real property

Our board of directors will determine whether a particular real property should be sold or otherwise disposed of after consideration of the relevant factors, including performance or projected performance of the property and market conditions, with a view toward achieving our principal investment objectives.

When appropriate to minimize our tax liabilities, we may structure the sale of a real property as a “like-kind exchange” under the federal income tax laws so that we may acquire qualifying like-kind replacement property meeting our investment objectives without recognizing taxable gain on the sale. Furthermore, our general policy will be to reinvest in additional real properties proceeds from the sale, financing, refinancing or other disposition of our real properties that represent our initial investment in such real property or, secondarily, to use such proceeds for the maintenance or repair of existing properties or to increase our reserves for such purposes. The objective of reinvesting such portion of the sale, financing and refinancing proceeds is to increase the total value of real estate assets that we own, and the cash flow derived from such assets to pay distributions to our stockholders.

Despite this policy, our board of directors may determine to distribute to our stockholders all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale, financing, refinancing or other disposition of real properties. In determining whether any of such proceeds should be distributed to our stockholders, our board of directors will consider, among other factors, the desirability of real properties available for purchase, real estate market conditions and compliance with the REIT distribution requirements. Alternatively, our board of directors may determine not to make distributions of capital.

In connection with a sale of a property, our preference will be to obtain an all-cash sale price. However, we may accept a purchase money obligation secured by a mortgage on the property as partial payment. There are no limitations or restrictions on our taking such purchase money obligations. The terms of payment upon sale will be affected by custom in the area in which the property being sold is located and the then economic conditions. To the extent we receive notes, securities or other property instead of cash from sales, such proceeds, other than any interest payable on such proceeds, will not be included in net sale proceeds available for distribution until and to the extent the notes or other property are actually paid, sold, refinanced or otherwise disposed of. Thus, the distribution of the proceeds of a sale to you as a stockholder, may be delayed until such time. In such cases, we will receive payments in the year of sale in an amount less than the selling price and subsequent payments will be spread over a number of years.

A property may be sold before the end of the planned holding period if:

·        in the judgment of our board of directors, the value of a property might decline substantially;

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·        an opportunity has arisen to improve other properties;

·        we can increase cash flow through the disposition of the property; or

·        in our judgment, the sale of the property is in our best interest.

The determination of whether a particular property should be sold or otherwise disposed of will be made after consideration of the relevant factors, including prevailing economic conditions, with a view to achieving maximum capital appreciation. We cannot assure you that this objective will be realized. The selling price of a property will be determined in large part by the amount of rent payable under the lease. If a tenant has a repurchase option at a formula price or if operating expenses increase without a commensurate increase in rent under our gross leases, we may be limited in realizing any appreciation. In connection with our sales of properties, we may lend the purchaser all or a portion of the purchase price. In these instances, our taxable income may exceed the cash received in the sale. The terms of payment will be affected by custom in the area in which the property being sold is located and the then-prevailing economic conditions.

Lease purchases

To the extent consistent with our proposed REIT status, we may acquire long-term ground leases, or master leases for real property we can then sublet in parcels, as is determined by our board of directors.

Changes in our investment objectives

Subject to the limitations in our charter, our bylaws and the Maryland General Corporation Law, or MGCL, the business and policies of our company will be controlled by our board of directors. Our board of directors has the right to establish policies concerning investments and the right, power and obligation to monitor our procedures, investment operations and performance of our company.

Thus, prospective stockholders must be aware that the board of directors, acting consistently with our organizational documents, applicable law and their fiduciary obligations, may elect to modify or expand our objectives and policies from time to time.

Making loans and investments in mortgages

We do not plan to make loans to other entities or persons unless secured by mortgages, although we may advance funds to GTJ. We will not make or invest in mortgage loans unless we obtain an appraisal concerning the underlying property from a certified independent appraiser. In addition to the appraisal, we will obtain a customary lender’s title insurance policy or commitment as to the priority of the mortgage or condition of the title.

We will not make or invest in mortgage loans on any one property if the aggregate amount of all mortgage loans outstanding on the property, including the loans of our company, would exceed an amount equal to 75% of the fair market value of the property, unless we find substantial justification due to the presence of other underwriting criteria.

Investment in securities

We will not invest in equity securities of another entity, other than a wholly-owned subsidiary, directly or indirectly, unless our board of directors approves the investment as part of a real property investment. We may purchase our own securities if the board of directors determine such purchase to be in our best interests. We may in the future acquire some, all or substantially all of the securities or assets of other REITs or similar entities where that investment would be consistent with our investment policies and the REIT qualification requirements. There are no limitations on the amount or percentage of our total assets

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that may be invested in any one issuer, other than those imposed by the gross income and asset tests that we must satisfy to qualify as a REIT. In any event, we do not intend that our investments in securities will require us to register as an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act, and we intend to divest securities before any registration would be required.

Distribution policy

We cannot assure you that we will make distributions. In order to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, among other things, we are required to distribute each taxable year at least 90% of our real property taxable income, other than net capital gains but may be unable to do so.

We will have a policy of generally making distributions on a quarterly basis. We will seek to avoid, to the extent possible, the fluctuations in distributions that might result if distribution payments were based solely on actual cash received during the distribution period. To implement this policy, we may use cash received during prior periods or cash received subsequent to the distribution period and prior to the payment date for such distribution payment, to pay annualized distributions consistent with the distribution level established from time to time by our board of directors. Our ability to maintain this policy will depend upon the availability of cash flow and applicable requirements for qualification as a REIT under the federal income tax laws. Therefore, we cannot assure you that there will be cash flow available to pay distributions or that distributions will not fluctuate. If cash available for distribution is insufficient to pay distributions to you as a stockholder, we may obtain the necessary funds by borrowing, issuing new securities or selling assets. These methods of obtaining funds could affect future distributions by increasing operating costs.

To the extent that distributions to our stockholders are made out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, such distributions would be taxable as ordinary dividend income. To the extent that our distributions exceed our current and accumulated earnings and profits, such amounts will constitute a return of capital to our stockholders for federal income tax purposes, to the extent of their basis in their stock, and thereafter will constitute capital gain.

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary

The following table summarizes certain historical consolidated financial data of Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary, which you should read in conjunction with its financial statements and the related notes contained in this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in this prospectus. The selected historical financial data as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at those dates and for those periods, contained elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 have each been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date and for that period, not contained in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of March 31, 2006 and 2005 are unaudited. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements, have been included. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

$

913

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

859

 

$

(59

)

$

(236

)

$

(246

)

$

(251

)

$

(299

)

$

(294

)

Income tax expense

 

294

 

136

 

380

 

167

 

596

 

38

 

314

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

604

 

169

 

1,389

 

156

 

(2,499

)

(1,035

)

(483

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

1,169

 

(26

)

773

 

(257

)

(3,346

)

(1,372

)

(1,091

)

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

(662

)

400

 

954

 

718

 

1,322

 

1,116

 

832

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

6,535

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total income from discontinued operations

 

5,873

 

400

 

954

 

718

 

1,322

 

1,116

 

832

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,042

 

$

374

 

$

1,727

 

$

461

 

$

(2,024

)

$

(256

)

$

(259

)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance Sheet Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

$

572

 

 

$

4

 

$

11

 

$

24

 

$

22

 

$

41

 

Assets from discontinued operations

 

 

22,148

 

 

19,971

 

19,869

 

15,063

 

36,892

 

34,676

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,463

 

 

1,517

 

1,754

 

2,469

 

2,002

 

2,488

 

Total assets

 

 

$

32,541

 

 

$

28,161

 

$

27,397

 

$

26,360

 

$

39,581

 

$

37,843

 

Liabilities from discontinued operations

 

 

$

20,894

 

 

$

24,214

 

$

20,862

 

$

17,033

 

$

29,534

 

$

21,171

 

Total liabilities

 

 

$

22,245

 

 

$

24,774

 

$

21,135

 

$

16,968

 

$

29,541

 

$

21,177

 


(1)           On November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement (the “Agreement”) and subsequently closed on January 9, 2006, with the City of New York  to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations. As a result of the Agreement and sale of bus assets, the operations of the bus operations are presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries

The following table summarizes certain historical consolidated financial data of Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries, which you should read in conjunction with its financial statements and the related notes contained in this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in this prospectus. The selected historical financial data as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at those dates and for those periods, contained elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 have each been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date and for that period, not contained in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of March 31, 2006 and 2005 are unaudited. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements, have been included. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

 

 

Three
Months Ended
March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

$

285

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

14

 

$

(13

)

$

(54

)

$

(90

)

$

(93

)

$

(139

)

$

(137

)

Income from continuing operations before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income taxes

 

271

 

(13

)

(54

)

(90

)

(93

)

(139

)

(137

)

Income tax expense

 

81

 

104

 

345

 

412

 

483

 

368

 

385

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

604

 

169

 

1,390

 

156

 

(2,499

)

(1,035

)

(483

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

794

 

52

 

991

 

(346

)

(3,075

)

(1,542

)

(1,005

)

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

(1,157

)

287

 

992

 

1,784

 

509

 

548

 

450

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

 

7,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total income from discontinued operations

 

6,050

 

287

 

992

 

1,784

 

509

 

548

 

450

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

6,844

 

$

339

 

$

1,983

 

$

1,438

 

$

(2,566

)

$(994

)

$(555

)

 

 

 

At March 31 ,

 

At December 31,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

$

147

 

 

$

30

 

$

73

 

$

4

 

$

 

$

7

 

Assets from discontinued operations

 

 

19,806

 

 

18,055

 

18,150

 

20,928

 

27,433

 

24,378

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

990

 

 

1,003

 

1,057

 

2,169

 

1,242

 

1,334

 

Total assets

 

 

$

27,773

 

 

$

24,538

 

$

24,319

 

$

23,223

 

$

28,824

 

$

25,894

 

Liabilities from discontinued operations

 

 

9,626

 

 

13,165

 

14,206

 

13,536

 

16,850

 

11,768

 

Total liabilities

 

 

$

9,954

 

 

$

13,487

 

$

14,329

 

$

13,779

 

$

17,068

 

$

11,987

 


( 1)            On November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement (the “Agreement”) and subsequently closed on February 20, 2006, with the City of New York  to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations. As a result of the Agreement and sale of bus assets, the operations of the bus operations are presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries

The following table summarizes certain historical consolidated financial data of Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries, which you should read in conjunction with its financial statements and the related notes contained in this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in this prospectus. The selected historical financial data as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at those dates and for those periods, contained elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 have each been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date and for that period, not contained in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of March 31, 2006 and 2005 are unaudited. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements, have been included. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

     2006     

 

     2005     

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

 

$

224

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

$

224

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(87

)

$

(78

)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

224

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(87

)

78

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

70

 

 

 

(104

)

 

302

 

11

 

83

 

124

 

78

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

 

302

 

 

 

85

 

 

695

 

78

 

(1,249

)

(518

)

(241

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

456

 

 

 

189

 

 

393

 

(67

)

(1,332

)

(729

)

(241

)

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

(977

)

 

 

5

 

 

215

 

(70

)

217

 

(92

)

136

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

 

 

3,775

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total income from discontinued operations

 

 

2,798

 

 

 

5

 

 

215

 

(70

)

217

 

(179

)

214

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

$

3,254

 

 

 

$

194

 

 

$

608

 

$

(3

)

$

(1,115

)

$

(821

)

$

(105

)

 

 

 

At March 31,

 

At December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

$

415

 

 

$

63

 

$

87

 

 

$

93

 

 

$

62

 

$

392

 

Assets from discontinued operations

 

 

7,850

 

 

8,231

 

8,279

 

 

11,896

 

 

14,936

 

13,849

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

514

 

 

514

 

514

 

 

514

 

 

514

 

514

 

Total assets

 

 

$

13,099

 

 

$

11,922

 

$

11,831

 

 

$

12,609

 

 

$

15,928

 

$

14,834

 

Liabilities from discontinued operations

 

 

4,873

 

 

8,137

 

7,742

 

 

8,732

 

 

11,281

 

8,476

 

Total liabilities

 

 

$

6,465

 

 

$

8,917

 

$

8,491

 

 

$

8,758

 

 

$

11,289

 

$

8,543

 


(1)            On November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement (the “Agreement”) and subsequently closed on January 30, 2006, with the City of New York to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations. As a result of the Agreement and sale of Acquired Assets, the operations of the Bus operations are presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries

The following table summarizes certain historical consolidated financial data of GTJ Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries, which you should read in conjunction with its financial statements and the related notes contained in this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in this prospectus. The selected historical financial data as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at those dates and for those periods, contained elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 have each been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date and for that period, not contained in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of March 31, 2006 and 2005 are unaudited. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements, have been included. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

(in thousands) 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

    2006    

 

    2005    

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

 

$

7,613

 

 

 

$

6,957

 

 

$

29,496

 

$

27,389

 

$

21,998

 

$

80,845

 

$

77,980

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

461

 

 

 

494

 

 

1,762

 

2,140

 

1,614

 

1,158

 

2,708

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

1,825

 

 

 

(83

)

 

1,155

 

(819

)

(245

)

(3,807

)

(2,520

)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

2,286

 

 

 

411

 

 

2,917

 

1,320

 

1,368

 

(2,649

)

188

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

 

331

 

 

 

49

 

 

488

 

268

 

659

 

174

 

(1,353

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

1,956

 

 

 

363

 

 

2,428

 

1,053

 

709

 

2,475

 

1,165

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

(6

)

 

160

 

(326

)

(6,670

)

 

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

160

 

(326

)

(6,670

)

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

$

1,956

 

 

 

$

357

 

 

$

2,588

 

$

727

 

$

(5,961

)

$

2,475

 

$

1,165

 

 

 

 

At March 31,

 

At December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance Sheet Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

$

4,236

 

 

$

3,130

 

$

3,177

 

$

3,114

 

$

2,526

 

$

2,406

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

3,865

 

 

4,439

 

4,594

 

3,843

 

3,637

 

6,758

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

6,041

 

 

5,959

 

6,224

 

6,375

 

14,978

 

17,839

 

Total assets

 

 

$

32,521

 

 

$

30,350

 

$

31,208

 

$

28,585

 

$

40,595

 

$

45,069

 

Line of credit

 

 

$

200

 

 

$

200

 

$

200

 

$

 

$

3,000

 

$

2,120

 

Notes payable

 

 

1,666

 

 

1,666

 

1,735

 

2,490

 

12,084

 

10,334

 

Total liabilities

 

 

$

24,136

 

 

$

23,921

 

$

27,340

 

$

24,436

 

$

31,509

 

$

33,528

 

 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Command Bus Company, Inc.

The following table summarizes certain historical consolidated financial data of Command Bus Company, Inc., which you should read in conjunction with its financial statements and the related notes contained in this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in this prospectus. The selected historical financial data as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at those dates and for those periods, contained elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 have each been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date and for that period, not contained in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of March 31, 2006 and 2005 are unaudited. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements, have been included. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

     2006     

 

     2005     

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

$

(445

)

 

 

$

67

 

 

$

(1,647

)

$

(337

)

$

(287

)

$

(113

)

$

(42

)

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,533

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(445

)

 

 

67

 

 

886

 

(337

)

(287

)

(113

)

(42

)

Net income (loss)

 

 

$

(445

)

 

 

$

67

 

 

$

886

 

$

(337

)

$

(287

)

$

(113

)

$

(42

)

 

 

 

 

At March 31,

 

At December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

4,044

 

$

5,023

 

$

6,591

 

$

7,195

 

$

10,690

 

$

8,826

 

Total liabilities

 

$

4,254

 

$

9,247

 

$

10,341

 

$

9,601

 

$

12,681

 

$

9,323

 


(1)           On November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement (the “Agreement”) and subsequently closed on December 5, 2005, with the City of New York  to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations. As a result of the Agreement and sale of Acquired Assets, the operations of the Bus operations are presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Bus Companies

Management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this prospectus. Descriptions of all documents incorporated by reference herein or included as exhibits hereto are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such documents so incorporated or included. The following discussion below includes Green, Triboro and Jamaica and their collectively owned affiliates Command and GTJ.

Overview

Operations in the recent past

During the past several years, New York City had made public statements related to its termination of the franchises held by the Bus Companies and the incorporation of the bus routes into the Metropolitan Transit Authority operations. These statements became more frequent and more pointed. The franchise agreements, which had been renewed regularly over the past half-century, expired and were not renewed by New York City; however New York City continued to work with the Bus Companies on an ad hoc basis and under the threat of litigation then began to negotiate for the purchase of the Bus Companies’ bus assets. The Bus Companies, in addition to owning the bus routes, owned depots which were stocked with various spare parts and employed both the drivers, mechanics and executive employees necessary to run the bus lines. The buses were owned by New York City and provided to the Bus Companies. Under their arrangement with New York City, the Bus Companies were reimbursed for expenses approved by New York City and in addition received a payment for the services rendered in managing the bus operations and the use of the depots.

Purchase of bus assets by New York City

On November 29, 2005 an agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) was entered into between the City and the Bus Companies and several of their subsidiaries.

In accordance with the Sale Agreement, the Bus Companies agreed to sell to New York City all of their bus assets including routes, tangible personal property related to bus operations and goodwill. The total purchase price for the bus assets was $25,000,000 allocated as follows:  Green - $10,822,000, Triboro - $9,487,000 and Jamaica - $4,691,000. These amounts include a reallocation of the $3,405,000 paid for the Command assets. Command is jointly owned by the Bus Companies. These sums were received upon the respective closing of the purchase of the assets of the Bus Companies, which occurred between December 2005 and February 2006. New York City also purchased spare parts and supplies at their invoiced value and other tangible assets at book value.

In addition, upon the settlement of certain litigations, New York City will pay up to $500,000 to the Bus Companies in the following maximum amounts:  Green - $216,440, Triboro - $189,740 and Jamaica - $93,820. These amounts include reallocation of the maximum sum to be paid to Command in the amount of $68,100.

New York City leased certain real property of the Bus Companies for use as bus depots, as follows:

·        Triboro leased New York City its premises at 85-10 24th Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY for an initial term of 21 years, with a first year rent of $2,585,000 escalating to a 21st year rent of $3,785,000.

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·        Green leased New York City its premises at 165-25 147th Avenue, Jamaica, NY for an initial term of 21 years with a first year rent of $2,795,000 escalating to a 21st year rent of $4,092,000.

·        Green leased New York City its premises at 49-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Arverne, NY for an initial term of 21 years with a first year rent of $605,000 escalating to a 21st year rent of $886,000.

·        Jamaica leased New York City its premises at 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York for an initial term of 21 years with a first year rent of $1,515,000 escalating to a 21st year rent of $2,218,000.

These leases are what are known as “triple net” leases. This means that the City has agreed to pay all expenses of the properties, including maintenance, insurance and taxes. Each lease has two renewal terms of 14 years each, so that the total term is a maximum of 49 years. The term of each lease commenced on the date that the Bus Company in question, closed the sale of its bus company assets to the City.

Green

Results of Operations

As a result of sale of Green’s bus operations, all operations related to the bus operations have been reclassified as discontinued operations. The remaining operations of Green are related to the real properties owned and operated by Green and reflect the depreciation recorded on each of the buildings and leasehold improvements as well as Green’s equity ownership in GTJ and Command.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth results of operations of Green for the periods indicated:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Operating revenue

 

$

912,820

 

$

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

53,996

 

59,051

 

Total operating expenses

 

53,996

 

59,051

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

858,824

 

(59,051

)

Provision for income taxes

 

294,198

 

136,411

 

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

604,373

 

169,663

 

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

1,168,999

 

(25,799

)

Discontinued Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

(662,552

)

399,842

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

 

6,535,330

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,041,777

 

$

374,043

 

 

Operating Revenue

Operating revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 represents rental income from New York City for the recently signed leases for Green’s real properties. There were none in the 2005 period.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $53,996, a decrease of $5,055 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 depreciation expense of $59,051. Depreciation expense represents depreciation on Green’s real properties

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Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income tax represents federal, state, and local taxes on income before income taxes. Provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $294,198, an increase of $157,787 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 provision for income taxes of $136,411.

Equity in Earnings (Loss) Of Affiliated Companies, Net of Tax

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies, net of tax was $604,373, for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and reflects an increase of $434,710 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, which showed equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax of $169,663. The increase was related to increased earnings from Green’s forty percent interest in GTJ totaling $639,578 offset by decreased earnings of $204,868 from Greens’s forty percent interest in Command.

Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes

Income (loss) from discontinued operations reflect the operating results of Green’s bus operations. Discontinued operations reflected a loss of $662,552 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 versus income of $399,842 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The increase in loss of discontinued operations of $1,062,394 is primarily related to increased professional fees and costs related to the Reorganization.

Gain on Sale of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

Gains on sale of discontinued operations reflect the gain on the sale of Greens’s bus operations to New York City in the 2006 period.

Net Income (Loss)

For the three months ended March 31, 2006, Green had net income of $7,041,777 versus net earnings of $374,043 three months ending March 31, 2005. The increase in net earnings is primarily attributable to gain on the sale of Green’s bus company operations to New York City.

Year Ended December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2004 vs. December 31, 2003

The following table sets forth results of operations of Green for the periods indicated:

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Operating revenue

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

236,205

 

245,656

 

251,395

 

Total operating expenses

 

236,205

 

245,656

 

251,395

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes, equity in (loss) earnings of affiliated companies

 

(236,205

)

(245,656

)

(251,395

)

Provision for income taxes

 

380,038

 

166,630

 

595,720

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

1,389,712

 

156,196

 

(2,498,879

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

773,469

 

(256,090

)

(3,345,994

)

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

953,499

 

717,525

 

1,322,420

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,726,968

 

$

461,435

 

$

(2,023,574

)

 

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Depreciation

For 2005, depreciation and amortization expense decreased $9,451 to $236,205 from $245,656 in 2004. For 2004, depreciation and amortization decreased $5,739 to 245,656 from $251,395 income in 2003. Depreciation  and amortization expense represents depreciation on the Green’s owned real properties.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes represents federal, state, and local taxes on income before income taxes. For 2005, the provision for taxes increased $213,408 to $380,038 from $166,630 in 2004. For 2004, the provision for income taxes decreased $429,090 to $166,630 from $595,720 for 2003.

Equity in Earnings (Loss) Of Affiliated Companies, Net of Tax

For 2005, equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax was $1,389,712, an increase of $1,233,516 from the 2004 equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax was earnings of $156,196. The increase was related to increased earnings from Green’s forty percent interest in GTJ totaling $744,332 and increased earnings from Green’s forty-percent interest in Command totaling $489,184. For 2004, the equity in earnings (loss) increased 2,655,075 from a loss of $2,498,879 in 2003. The increase was related to increased earnings from Green’s interest in GTJ totaling $2,675,116 offset by decreased earnings from Command totaling $20,041 in 2003.

Income From Discontinued Operations

Income from discontinued operations reflect the operating results of Green’s bus operations. For 2005, discontinued operations reflected income of $953,499 an increase of $235,974 from $717,525 in 2004. The increase of $235,974 was primarily related to higher income tax expense recorded of $316,109 in 2004 compared to $121,502 recorded in 2005. For 2004, income from discontinued operations decreased $604,895 from $1,322,420 in 2003. The decrease of $604,895 was primarily related to higher income tax expense recorded in 2004 of $316,109 compared to a tax benefit of $161,824 recorded in 2003.

Net Income (Loss)

For 2005, Green had net income of $1,726,968 compared to net income of $461,435 in 2004 and a net loss of $(2,023,574) in 2003. The changes were due to the factors discussed above.

Financial Position

March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) vs. December 31, 2005

Current assets increased by $2,619,194 to $23,511,795 at March 31, 2006 from $20,892,601 at December 31, 2005, primarily due to increases in assets from discontinued operations of $2,384,113 and increases in deferred income tax assets of $87,725, which were offset by decreases in prepaid expenses of $220,645, and prepaid income taxes of $103,889.

Investment in affiliates increased by $604,373 to $1,399,467 at March 31, 2006 from $795,094 at December 31, 2005. The increase was primarily related to earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries.

Deferred leasing commissions increased by $1,281,580 at March 31, 2006 from $0 at December 31, 2005, and was related to the real estate commission that Green paid for the negotiation of its lease that was entered into with New York City.

Current liabilities decreased $2,692,109 to $10,453,809 at March 31, 2006 from $13,145,918 at December 31, 2005.  The decrease was primarily related to a reduction in liabilities from discontinued operations of $3,482,849 most of which were assumed by the New York City as part of the sale of Green’s bus operations. This decrease was partially offset by increases in income tax payable of $231,910, and amounts due to affiliates of $595,494.

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December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004

Current assets increased by $629,469 to $20,892,601 at December 31, 2005 from $20,263,132 at December 31, 2004.

Investment in affiliates increased to $795,094 at December 31, 2005 from $0 at December 31, 2004 which was primarily related to earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries.

Current liabilities decreased $739,458 to $13,145,918 at December 31, 2005 from $13,885,376 at December 31, 2004.

Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

At March 31, 2006, Green had $5,720,251, in cash and cash equivalents, including cash from discontinued operations, an increase of $4,710,000 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2005:

 

 

For The Three Months

 

 

 

Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

4,439,767

 

$

(1,452,458

)

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

345,376

 

(1,968

)

Cash used in financing activities

 

(75,143

)

(75,143

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

4,710,000

 

$

(1,529,569

)

 

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities of $4,439,767 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased $5,892,225 versus ($1,452,458) of cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, cash provided by operating activities of $4,439,767 was primarily related to the net earnings from continuing operations of $1,168,999, decreases in (i) prepaid expenses of $220,645, (ii) prepaid income taxes of $103,889, (iii) net amounts due from affiliates of $723,102, (iv) increases in income taxes payable of $231,909, and (v) net cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $4,046,798. These increases were primarily offset by (i) a deferred income tax benefit of $69,602, (ii) equity earnings of affiliated companies of $604,373, and (iii) an increase in prepaid real estate commission of $1,281,750.

For the three months ended March 31, 2005, cash used in operating activities of $1,452,458 was primarily related to (i) net loss from continuing operations of $25,799, (ii) increases in due from affiliates of $109,701, (iii) decrease in prepaid expenses of $103,363, (iv) increase in income taxes payable of $230,166. These changes were partially offset by net cash flow used in discontinued operations of $1,639,896, and equity earnings of affiliated companies of $169,663.

Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities of $345,376 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased $347,344 versus $(1,968) used for investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The increase was primarily related to proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $341,882, which was included as part of cash provided by discontinued operations.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities was $75,143 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, and represents dividend payments made to shareholders.

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Year Ended December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and Year Ended December 31, 2004 vs. December 31, 2003

At December 31, 2005, Green had $1,010,251, including cash from discontinued operations, in cash and cash equivalents, a decrease of $2,179,045 from the year ended December 31, 2004. At December 31, 2004, Green had $3,189,296, including cash from discontinued operations, in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of $1,153,839 from the year ended December 31, 2003. The change in cash and cash equivalents was as follows:

 

 

For The Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

$

(2,237,712

)

$

1,266,636

 

$

2,427,487

 

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

359,237

 

(70,797

)

(844,049

)

Cash used in financing activities

 

(300,570

)

(42,000

)

(606,000

)

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(2,179,045

)

$

1,153,839

 

$

977,438

 

 

Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities for 2005 was $2,237,712 as compared with cash provided by operating activities in 2004 of $1,266,636, a difference of $3,504,348. For 2005, cash used in operating activities of $2,237,712 was primarily related to (i) equity earnings of affiliated companies of $1,389,712, (ii) deferred tax benefit of $101,121, (iii) and net cash flow used in discontinued operations of $1,853,291. These decreases in cash flow were partially offset by (i) the net earnings from continuing operations of $773,469, (ii) depreciation expense of $236,505, and, (iii) decreases in prepaid income taxes of $103,889.

For 2004, cash provided by operating activities of $1,266,636 was primarily related to (i) the net loss from continuing operations of $256,090, (ii) equity earnings of affiliated companies of $156,196, (iii) increases in prepaid income taxes of $70,871, (iv) decrease in income tax payable of $181,673. These changes were partially offset by (i) depreciation expense of $276,753, (ii) net amounts due to/from affiliates of $186,054 and (iii) net cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $1,520,322.

For 2003, cash provided by operating activities of $2,427,487 was primarily related to (i) the net loss from continuing operations of $3,345,994, (ii) increases in prepaid income taxes of $310,533, (iii) net amounts due from affiliates of $362,976. These increases were partially offset by (i) equity loss of affiliated companies of $2,498,879, (ii) depreciation expense of $558,528, and (iii) net cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $3,031,019.

Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities of $359,237 for 2005 increased $430,034 versus cash used in investing activities at $(70,797) for 2004 and was related to cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $359,237. For 2004, cash used in operating activities decreased $773,252 from $884,049 in 2003. For 2004, cash used in investing activities was primarily related to (i) capital expenditures of $13,500 and (ii) amounts due from affiliates of $515,701 partially offset by cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $458,404. For 2003, cash used in investing activities was primarily related to amounts due from affiliates of $961,518 offset by cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $117,469.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities of $300,570 for 2005 increased $258,570 versus $42,000 for 2004. For 2004, cash used in financing activities decreased $564,000 from $606,000 in 2003. Cash used in financing activities in 2005 related to the payment of dividends. The 2004 amount related to the repurchase of Green stock and in 2003, amount related to net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations of $600,000.

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Triboro

As discussed above, as a result of the sale of Triboro’s bus routes, all operations related to the bus operations has been reclassified to discontinued operations. The remaining operations of Triboro are related to the real property owned and operated by Triboro and reflect the depreciation recorded on the building and leasehold improvements, as well as Triboro’s equity ownership in GTJ and Command.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth results of operations of Triboro for the periods indicated:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Operating revenue

 

$

284,658

 

$

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

13,550

 

13,398

 

Total operating expenses

 

13,550

 

13,398

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

271,108

 

(13,398

)

Provision for income taxes

 

81,476

 

104,266

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

604,373

 

169,663

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

794,005

 

51,999

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

(1,157,211

)

287,172

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

 

7,207,363

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

6,844,157

 

$

339,171

 

 

Operating Revenue

Operating revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 represents rental income under the leases from New York City for Triboro’s real property. There were none in the 2005 period.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $13,550, a decrease of $152 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 depreciation expense of $13,398. Depreciation expense represents depreciation on the Triboro’s real property.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income tax represents federal, state, and local taxes on earnings before income taxes. Provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $81,476, a decrease of $22,790 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 provision for income taxes of $104,266.

Equity in Earnings (Loss) Of Affiliated Companies, Net of Tax

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies, net of tax was earnings of $604,373 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $434,710 from the three months ended March 31, 2005. The increase was primarily related to increased earnings from the Triboro’s forty percent interest in GTJ totaling $639,578 offset by decreased earnings of $204,868 from Triboro’s forty percent interest in Command.

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Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes

Income (loss) from discontinued operations reflect the operating results of Triboro’s bus operations. Discontinued operations reflected a loss of $1,157,211 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 versus a gain of $287,172 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The decrease of $1,444,383 is primarily related to increased professional fees and costs related to the Reorganization.

Gain on Sale of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

Gains on sale of discontinued operations of $7,207,363 reflects the gain on the sale of Triboro’s bus operations to New York City.

Net Income

For the three months ended March 31, 2006, Triboro had net income of $6,844,157 versus net income of $339,171 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The increase in net income is primarily attributable to the gain on the sale of Triboro’s bus operations to New York City.

Results of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2004 vs. December 31, 2003

The following table sets forth results of operations of Triboro for the periods indicated:

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Operating revenue and subsidies

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

54,200

 

90,095

 

93,042

 

Total operating expenses

 

54,200

 

90,095

 

93,042

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

(54,200

)

(90,095

)

(93,042

)

Provision for income taxes

 

344,551

 

412,148

 

483,195

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

1,389,712

 

156,196

 

(2,498,879

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

990,961

 

(346,047

)

(3,075,116

)

Discontinued Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

991,592

 

1,784,017

 

509,684

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,982,553

 

$

1,437,970

 

$

(2,565,432

)

 

Depreciation

For 2005, depreciation and amortization expense decreased $35,895 to $54,200 from $90,095 in 2004. For 2004, depreciation and amortization decreased $2,947 from $93,042 in 2003. Depreciation and amortization expense represents depreciation on Triboro’s real property.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes represents federal, state, and local taxes on earnings before income taxes. For 2005, the provision for taxes decreased $67,597 to $344,551 from $412,148 in 2004. For 2004, the provision for income taxes decreased $71,047 from $483,195 in 2003.

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Equity in Earnings (Loss) Of Affiliated Companies, Net of Tax

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies in 2005, net of tax was $1,389,712, an increase of $1,233,516 from the 2004 equity earnings of affiliated companies, net of tax of $156,196. The increase was related to increased earnings from Triboro’s forty percent interest in GTJ totaling $639,578 offset by decreased earnings of $204,868 from Triboro’s forty percent interest in Command. For 2004, equity in earnings (loss) increased $2,655,075 from a loss of $2,498,879 in 2003. The increase was related to increased earnings from Triboro’s interest in GTJ totaling $2,675,116 offset by decreased earnings from Command totaling $20,041.

Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations

Income (loss) from discontinued operations reflect the operating results of Triboro’s bus operations. For 2005, discontinued operations reflected a gain of $991,592, a decrease of $792,425 from income of $1,784,017 in 2004. The decrease of $792,425 was primarily related to an increase in the operating subsidy. For 2004, income from discontinued operations increased $1,274,333 from $509,684 in 2003. The increase of $1,274,333 was primarily related to an increase in the operating subsidy.

Net Income (Loss)

For 2005, Triboro had net income of $1,982,553 compared to $1,437,970 in 2004 and a net loss of $2,565,432 in 2003. The changes were due to the factors discussed above.

Financial Position

March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) vs. December 31, 2005

Current assets increased by $2,709,873 to $19,130,481 at March 31, 2006 from $16,420,608 at December 31, 2005, primarily due to (i) increases in assets from discontinued operations of $2,653,290, (ii)  increases in amounts due from affiliates of $454,534, and (iii) an increase in cash of $116,951. These increases were partially offset by (i) decreases in other receivables of $32,446, (ii) decreases in prepaid expenses of $182,144, and (iii) decreases in prepaid income taxes of $300,312.

Investment in affiliates increased by $604,372 to $1,399,466 at March 31, 2006 from $795,094 at December 31, 2005. The increase was primarily related to earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries.

Deferred leasing commissions increased by $835,535 at March 31, 2006 from $0 at December 31, 2005, which was related to the real estate commission that Triboro paid for the negotiation of its lease that was entered into with New York City.

Current liabilities decreased $1,937,921 to $7,347,002 at March 31, 2006 from $9,284,923 at December 31, 2005. The decrease was primarily related to the decrease in liabilities from discontinued operations of $2,011,492, offset by an increase in amount due to affiliates of $244,876.

December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004

Current assets increased by $1,791,596 to $16,420,608 at December 31, 2005 from $14,629,012 at December 31, 2004 primarily due to (i) increases in assets from discontinued operations of $2,217,616 and (ii) increases in prepaid income taxes of $471,236, partially offset by a decrease in the net amounts due from affiliates of $851,828.

Investment in affiliates increased by $795,094 at December 31, 2005 from $0 at December 31, 2004, primarily related to earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries.

Current liabilities increased $1,330,565 to $9,284,923 at December 31, 2005 from $7,954,358 at December 31, 2004. This increase was primarily related to (i) the liabilities from discontinued operations of $1,147,646, (ii) income taxes payable of $78,825, and (iii) other current liabilities of $101,453.

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Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited)

At March 31, 2006, Triboro had $6,336,348 in cash and cash equivalents, including cash from discontinued operations, an increase of $4,298,677 from the three months ended March 31, 2005:

 

 

For The Three Months

 

 

 

Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

3,491,838

 

$

(724,058

)

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

193,648

 

(35,103

)

Cash used in financing activities

 

(76,032

)

(90,336

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

3,609,454

 

$

(849,497

)

 

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities of $3,491,838 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased $4,215,896 versus $724,058 of cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, cash provided by operating activities of $3,491,838 was primarily related to (i) the net earnings from continuing operations of $794,005, (ii) decreases in prepaid expenses of $182,144, (iii) decreases in prepaid income taxes of $300,312, (iv) net amounts due from affiliates of $432,005, and (v) net cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $3,363,225. These factors were primarily offset by (i) increases in deferred income tax benefit of $82,559, (ii) equity earnings of affiliated companies of $604,373, (iii) increases in leasing commissions of $835,535 and (iv) a decrease in income taxes payable of $70,936.

For the three months ended March 31, 2005, cash used in operating activities of ($724,058) was primarily related to (i) the net earnings from continuing operations of $51,999, (ii) net amounts due to from affiliates of $10,400, (iii) decrease in prepaid expenses of $91,977 and (iv) increase of income taxes payable of $102,133. These factors were partially offset by net cash flow used in discontinued operations of $804,793, and equity earnings of affiliated companies of $169,663.

Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities of $193,648 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased $228,751 versus $35,103 of cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The increase was due to net cash flow provided by discontinued operations for investing activities.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities of $76,032 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 decreased $14,304 versus $90,336 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, cash used in financing activities of $76,032 was for dividend payments. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, cash used in financing activities was for dividend payments of $76,836 and $13,500 for the repurchase of Triboro stock.

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December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2004 vs. December 31, 2003

At December 31, 2005, Triboro had $2,726,894 in cash and cash equivalents, including cash from discontinued operations, an increase of $160,274 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The change in cash and cash equivalents was as follows:

 

 

For The Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

(537,867

)

$

2,170,934

 

$

5,874,057

 

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

696,295

 

(881,122

)

(1,638,035

)

Cash (used in) financing activities

 

(318,702

)

(26,400

)

(2,848,836

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(160,274

)

$

1,263,412

 

$

1,387,186

 

 

Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities for 2005 decreased $2,708,801 to $537,867 versus $2,170,934 of cash provided by operating activities for 2004. For 2005, cash used in operating activities of $537,867 was primarily related to (i) the net earnings from continuing operations of $990,961, (ii) depreciation expense of $54,200, and (iii) net amounts due from affiliates of $211,209. These factors were partially offset by (i) equity earnings of affiliated companies of $1,389,712, (ii) an increase of other receivables of $34,290, (iii) an increase in prepaid expenses of $74,459, (iv) prepaid income taxes of $186,171, and (v) an increase in net cash flow used in discontinued operations of $118,130.

For 2004, cash provided by operating activities of 2,170,934 was primarily related to (i) the net loss from continuing operations of $389,559, (ii) equity earnings of affiliated companies of $156,196, (iii) increases in other receivables of $230,280 and (iv) of prepaid expenses of $156,324. These increases were partially offset by depreciation expense of (i) $135,607; (ii) net amounts due from affiliates of $574,229, and (iii) net cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $2,409,120.

For 2003, cash provided by operating activities of $5,874,057 was primarily related to (i) the net loss from continuing operations of $3,075,116, (ii) increase in net amounts due to affiliates of $142,460. These increases were partially offset by (i) equity loss of affiliated companies of $2,498,879, (ii) depreciation expense of $239,262, (iii) decreases in other receivable of $103,001, (iv) decreases in prepaid expenses of $24,682, and (v) net cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $6,358,375.

Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities of $696,295 for 2005 increased by $1,577,417 versus $881,122 of cash used in investing activities for 2004. For 2005, cash used in investing activities was related to $3,990 of capital expenditures, an increase of $643,261 in amounts due from affiliates, and $57,024 from cash provided by investing activities.

For 2004, cash used in investing activities was related to $3,990 of capital expenditures. a decrease in the amount due from affiliates of $1,201,638, and $324,506 of cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations.

For 2003, cash used in investing activities was related to $3,500 of capital expenditures, an increase in the amount due from affiliates of $1,642,833, and offset by $8,298 of cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations.

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Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities was $318,702 for 2005 increased by $292,302 versus $26,400 for 2004. Cash used in financing activities decreased $2,822,436 from $2,848,836 in 2003. Cash used in financing activities in 2005 related to the payment of dividends totaling $305,202 and to the repurchase of Triboro stock of $13,500. The 2004 amount related to the repurchase of Triboro stock totaling $26,400. The 2003 amount related to the repurchase of Triboro stock totaling $4,500.

Jamaica

As discussed above, as a result of the sale of Jamaica’s bus routes, all operations related to the Bus operations has been reclassified to discontinued operations. The remaining operations of Jamaica are related to the real property owned and operated by Jamaica and represent the depreciation recorded on the related buildings and leasehold improvements as well as Jamaica’s equity ownership in GTJ and Command.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited)

The following table sets forth results of operations of Jamaica for the periods indicated:

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Operating revenue

 

$

223,701

 

$

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes, equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

223,701

 

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

70,128

 

(104,419

)

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

302,186

 

84,832

 

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

455,759

 

189,251

 

Discontinued Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

(977,265

)

5,275

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

 

3,775,342

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,253,836

 

$

194,526

 

 

Operating Revenue

Operating revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 represents rental income under the leases with New York City for Jamaica’s owned real property. There were none in the 2005 period.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

The provision (benefit) for income tax represents federal, state, and local taxes payable on earnings before income taxes. Provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $70,128, an increase of $174,547 from the benefit recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2005 of $104,419.

Equity in Earnings (Loss) of Affiliated Companies, Net of Tax

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies, net of tax was $302,186 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $217,354 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 of $84,832. The

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increase was related to increased earnings from Jamaica’s twenty percent interest of GTJ totaling $319,789 offset by a decrease in earnings from Command totaling $102,334.

Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes

Discontinued operations reflected a loss of $977,265 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 versus income of $5,275 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The loss from discontinued operations is primarily related to increased professionals fees and costs related to the transition from a Bus Company to the restructuring of Bus Companies to a REIT.

Gain on Sale of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

Gains on sale of discontinued operations reflect the gain on the sale of Jamaica’s operations to New York City.

Net Income (Loss)

For the three months ended March 31, 2006, Jamaica had for net income of $3,253,836 versus net income of $194,526 for the three months ended March  31, 2005 an increase of $3,059,310. The increase in net earnings is primarily attributable to the gain on the sale of Jamaica’s bus company operations to New York City.

Results of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2004 vs. December 31, 2003

The following table sets forth results of operations of Jamaica for the periods indicated:

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Operating revenue and subsidies

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

301,507

 

11,412

 

83,483

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

694,856

 

78,098

 

(1,249,440

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

393,349

 

66,686

 

(1,332,923

)

Discountinued Operarations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

214,638

 

(69,553

)

217,639

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

607,987

 

$

(2,867

)

$

(1,115,284

)

 

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes represents federal, state, and local taxes on earnings before income taxes. For 2005, the provision for taxes increased $290,095 to $301,507 from $11,412 in 2004. For 2004, the provision for income taxes decreased $72,071 from $83,483 in 2003.

Equity in Earnings (Loss) Of Affiliated Companies, Net of Tax

For 2005, the equity in earnings of affiliated companies, net of tax was $694,856, an increase of $616,758 from the 2004 equity in earnings of affiliated companies, net of tax of $78,098. The increase was related to increased earnings from the Company’s twenty percent interest in GTJ totaling $372,167 and increased earnings from Command totaling $244,591. For 2004, the equity in earnings increased by

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$1,327,538 over an equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax of $1,249,440 in 2003. The change was related to increased earnings from Jamaica’s twenty-percent interest in GTJ totaling $1,337,558 offset by decreased earnings from Command totaling 10,020 in 2003.

Income (loss) From Discontinued Operations

For 2005, discontinued operations reflected a gain of $214,638, an increase of $284,191 from a loss of $69,553 in 2004. The increase of $284,191 is primarily attributable to other non-operating income of $145,123 received in 2005. For 2004, loss from discontinued operations decreased $287,192 from a gain of $217,639 in 2003. The decrease is primarily attributable to higher service fees charged to Jamaica totaling $472,383 compared to $266,010 in 2003.

Net Income (Loss)

For 2005, Jamaica had net income of $607,987 compared to a loss of $2,867 in 2004 and a loss of $1,115,824 in 2003. The changes were due to the factors discussed above.

Financial Position

March 31, 2006 (unaudited) vs. December 31, 2005

Current assets increased by $1,221,960 to $8,331,344 at March 31, 2006 from $7,109,384 at December 31, 2005, primarily due to (i) increases in assets from discontinued operations of $581,745, (ii) increases in cash from continuing activities of $352,068, and (iii) amounts due from affiliates of $342,612.

Investment in affiliates increased by $302,186 to $699,732 at March 31, 2006 from $397,546 at December 31, 2005. The increase was primarily related to earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries.

Deferred leasing commissions increased by $615,000 at March 31, 2006 from $-0- at December 31, 2005, primarily related to the real estate commission that Jamaica paid for its negotiation of its lease with New York City.

Current liabilities decreased $1,903,622 to $5,054,497 at March 31, 2006 from $6,958,119 at December 31, 2005. The decrease was primarily related to the liabilities from discontinued operations of $2,715,561 most of which were assumed by New York City as part of the sale of Jamaica’s bus operations. This decrease was partially offset by increases in income taxes payable of $102,828, and amounts due to affiliates of $752,901.

December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004

Current assets decreased by $682,039 to $7,109,384 at December 31, 2005 from $7,791,423 at December 31, 2004. The decrease is primarily related to decreases (i) in amounts due from affiliates of $96,800, (ii) decreases in assets from discontinued operations of $422,004, and (iii) in prepaid income taxes of $131,017.

Investment in affiliates increased to $397,546 from $0 at December 31, 2004.

Current liabilities increased $277,777, to $6,958,119 at December 31, 2005 from $6,680,342 at December 31, 2004. The increase is primarily related to increases in (i) liabilities from discontinued operations totaling $246,076, and (ii) in income tax payable of $82,461, partially offset by a decrease of $69,296 of amounts due to affiliates.

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Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

At March 31, 2006, Jamaica had $1,759,422 in cash and cash equivalents, including cash from discontinued operations, an increase of $1,582,878 for the three months ended March 31, 2006:

 

 

For The Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

1,665,860

 

$

(253,714

)

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

259,287

 

(47,491

)

Cash used in financing activities

 

(342,269

)

(53,197

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,582,878

 

$

(354,402

)

 

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities of $1,665,860 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased $1,919,574 versus $253,714 of cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, cash provided by operating activities of $1,665,860 was primarily related to (i) the net earnings from continuing operations of $455,759 (ii) decreases in prepaid expense of $75,301, (iii) increase in income taxes payable of $82,461, (iv) increases in other current liabilities of $18,187, and (v) cash provided by discontinued operations of $2,292,259. The increases were partially offset by (i) deferred tax benefit of $31,675, (ii) equity earnings of affiliated companies of $302,186, (iii) increase in prepaid income taxes of $36,200 and (iv) increase in deferred leasing commissions of $615,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, cash used in operating activities of $253,714 was primarily related to net income from continuing operations of $189,251, partially offset by equity in earnings of affiliated companies of $84,832 and net cash flow used in discontinued operations of $387,629.

Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities of $259,287 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased $306,778 versus $47,491 of cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005, and was primarily due to net cash flow attributable to discontinued operations for investing activities.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities was $342,269 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $289,072 versus $53,197 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, cash used in financing activities of $42,269 was for dividend payments and net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations was $300,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, cash used in financing activities was for dividend payments of $42,697 and $10,500 for the repurchase of Jamaica stock.

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December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2004 vs. December 31, 2003

At December 31, 2005, Jamaica had $176,544 including cash from discontinued operations in cash and cash equivalents a decrease of $917,362 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The change in cash and cash equivalents was as follows:

 

 

For The Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

$

(782,229

)

$

501,647

 

$

2,682,088

 

Cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(254,987

)

(768,595

)

175,763

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

119,854

 

(10,500)

 

(1,789,185

)

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(917,362

)

$

(277,448

)

$

1,068,666

 

 

Operating Activities

Cash used by operating activities of $782,229 for 2005 increased in $1,283,876 versus cash provided by operating activities of $501,647 for 2004. For 2005, cash used by operating activities of $782,229 was primarily related to (i) the net earnings from continuing operations of $393,349, (ii) decreases in other receivables of $37,830, (iii) decreases in prepaid income taxes of $33,870, and (iv) decrease in amounts in due to/from affiliates of $53,504 offset by (i) equity earnings of affiliated companies of $694,856, (ii) increase in prepaid expenses of $44,521, and (iii) cash used by discontinued operations of $551,628. For 2004, cash provided by operating activities decreased $2,180,441 from $2,682,008 in 2003. For 2004, cash provided by operating activities of $501,647 was primarily related to the net earnings from continuing operations of $66,686 offset by equity earnings of affiliated companies of $78,098, and increases in other receivables of $62,621, and net cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $584,187. For 2003, cash provided by operating activities of $2,682,088 was primarily related to the net loss of $1,332,923 offset by an increase in prepaid expenses of $75,395 offset by equity loss of affiliated companies of $1,249,440 and net cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $2,869,954.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities of $254,987 for 2005 decreased $513,608 versus $768,595 for 2004. For 2004, cash used in investing activities increased $944,358 from $175,763 of cash provided by investing activities in 2003. For 2005, cash used for investing activities of $254,987 was primarily related to (i) capital expenditures of $107,415, (ii) increase in amount due from affiliates of $6,705, and (iii) net cash flow used for investing activities attributable to the discontinued operations of $140,867. For 2004, cash used for investing activities of $768,595 was primarily related to (i) amount due to affiliates of $619,739 and (ii) net cash flow used for investing activities attributable to discontinued operations of $148,856. For 2003, cash provided by investing activities of $175,763 was primarily related to (i) a decrease in amount due from affiliates of $167,685 and (ii) net cash flow provided by discontinued operations of $8,078.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities of $119,854 for 2005 was an increase of $130,354 versus cash used in financing activities of $10,500 for 2004. For 2004, cash used in financing activities decreased $1,778,685 from $1,789,185 in 2003. For 2005, cash provided by financing activities of $119,854 was primarily related to the payment of dividends totaling $169,646 and the repurchase of Jamaica stock for $10,500, offset by net cash provided by financing activities of $300,000 from discontinued operations. For 2004, cash used for financing activities was related to the repurchase of Jamaica stock of $10,500. For 2003, cash used for financing activities of $1,789,185 was primarily related to the repurchase of Jamaica stock for $3,500 and cash used in financing activities of $1,785,685 from discontinued operations.

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GTJ

Results of operations

The results of operations for GTJ include the accounts of GTJ Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth results of operations of GTJ and its subsidiaries for the periods indicated:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Operating revenue

 

$

7,612,827

 

$

6,957,165

 

Operating and maintenance expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment maintenance and garage expenses

 

729,587

 

703,687

 

Transportation expenses

 

1,682,703

 

1,460,913

 

Contract maintenance and station expenses

 

1,702,388

 

1,483,911

 

Traffic solicitation and advertising

 

 

31,695

 

Insurance and safety expenses

 

722,784

 

693,495

 

Administrative and general expenses

 

1,496,299

 

1,483,079

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

130,700

 

88,490

 

Operating and highway taxes

 

506,399

 

426,388

 

Other operating expenses

 

180,702

 

91,133

 

Total operating and maintenance expenses

 

7,151,562

 

6,462,791

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

461,265

 

494,374

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees, net of related expenses

 

1,214,441

 

154,314

 

Interest income

 

10,923

 

39,885

 

Interest expense

 

(31,668

)

(25,675

)

Change in insurance reserves

 

(10,792

)

(153,946

)

Ceding commission

 

 

(68,241

)

Other nonoperating income (expense)

 

642,007

 

(29,373

)

Total other income (expense)

 

1,824,911

 

(83,036

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before Income taxes

 

2,286,176

 

411,338

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

330,572

 

48,810

 

Net income from continuing operations

 

1,955,604

 

362,528

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

227

 

(5,643

)

Net income

 

$

1,955,831

 

$

356,885

 

 

Operating Revenue

Operating revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $7,612,827 an increase of $655,662 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 operating revenue of $6,957,165. The increase of $655,662 was primarily attributable to increased revenue from Metro Clean of $437,297 as a result of increased business, and an increase of rental revenue of $211,535.

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Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $7,151,562 an increase of $688,771 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 operating expenses of $6,462,791. The increase of $688,771 was primarily the result of increased costs of transportation expenses of $221,790 and contract maintenance and station expenses of $218,477 as result of increased business in GTJ’s outdoor maintenance business.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $1,824,911, an increase of $1,907,947 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 ($83,036). The increase of $1,907,947 was primarily the result of a termination fee of $1,687,799 related to termination agreement between GTJ and the Bus Companies for various services that GTJ performed for the Bus Companies.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income tax represents federal, state, and local taxes on net income before income taxes. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was an increase of $281,762 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 of $48,810 and was primarily the result of increased tax expense related to increased income of continuing operations of $1,874,838.

Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes, for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was income of $227 an increase of $5,870 from the three months ended March 31, 2005 loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of $5,643. Amounts primarily represent remaining wind-down costs of the Varsity Charter and Varsity Coach business which was sold in 2003.

Net Income

For the three months ended March 31, 2006, GTJ had net income of $1,955,831 versus net income of $356,885. The increase in net income was primarily due to the factors discussed above.

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Year Ended December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Operating revenue

 

$

29,496,053

 

$

27,389,249

 

$

21,997,994

 

Operating and maintenance expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment maintenance and garage expenses

 

3,207,224

 

3,181,049

 

2,312,778

 

Transportation expenses

 

6,174,946

 

5,530,292

 

4,597,621

 

Contract maintenance and station expenses

 

7,199,675

 

6,669,902

 

5,229,497

 

Insurance and safety expenses

 

3,065,220

 

1,072,939

 

724,087

 

General and administrative expenses

 

5,718,506

 

6,443,391

 

5,182,137

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

467,799

 

529,735

 

467,526

 

Operating and highway taxes

 

1,443,422

 

1,438,431

 

1,430,103

 

Other operating expenses

 

457,353

 

383,843

 

440,729

 

Total operating and maintenance expenses

 

27,734,145

 

25,249,582

 

20,384,478

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

1,761,908

 

2,139,667

 

1,613,516

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees, net of related expenses

 

2,311,836

 

1,095,579

 

1,409,388

 

Interest income

 

135,935

 

177,259

 

97,024

 

Interest expense

 

(144,587

)

(153,780

)

(200,434

)

Change in insurance reserves

 

(1,077,488

)

(1,298,719

)

(1,244,343

)

Ceding commission

 

(68,241

)

(364,365

)

(159,192

)

(Loss) on disposal of asset

 

 

 

(8,995

)

Other nonoperating (expense)

 

(2,815

)

(275,311

)

(138,780

)

Total other income (expense)

 

1,154,640

 

(819,337

)

(245,332

)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

2,916,548

 

1,320,330

 

1,368,184

 

Provision for income taxes

 

488,320

 

267,635

 

659,141

 

Net income from continuing operations

 

2,428,228

 

1,052,695

 

709,043

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

159,733

 

(325,563

)

(6,669,700

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

2,587,961

 

$

727,132

 

$

(5,960,657

)

 

Operating Revenue

For 2005, operating revenue increased $2,106,804 to $29,496,053 from $27,389,249 in 2004. For 2004, operating revenue increased $5,391,255 from $21,997,994 in 2003. The increase of $2,106,804 in 2005 compared to 2004 was primarily related to increased revenues from GTJ’s paratransit business of approximately $1,050,000. The increase of $5,391,255 in 2004 compared to 2003 was primarily the result of (i) increased rental revenue of approximately $1,200,000, (ii) increased revenues from GTJ’s paratransit business of approximately $356,000 as a result of the increase in the number of vehicles from 2003, and (iii) increased revenues from GTJ’s outdoor maintenance business of approximately of $3,835,000.

Operating Expenses

For 2005, operating expenses increased $2,484,563 to $27,734,145 from $25,249,582 in 2004. For 2004, operating expenses increased $4,865,104 to $25,249,582 from $20,384,478 in 2003. The increase of $2,484,563 in 2005 compared to 2004 was primarily related to (i) increased transportation expenses of $644,654, (ii) increased contract maintenance and station expenses of $529,773, and (iii) increased insurance and safety expenses of $1,992,281. These costs increased as the result of the increase in revenues

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which resulted in increased labor costs and related benefits. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in general and administrative expenses of $724,885. This decrease was primarily related to a pension curtailment charge of approximately $400,000 that occurred in 2004. The increase of $4,865,104 in 2004 compared to 2003 was primarily related to (i) increased costs related to equipment maintenance and garage expenses of $868,271 (ii) increased transportation expenses of $932,671, (iii) increased contract maintenance and station expenses of $1,440,405, (iv) increased insurance and safety expenses of $348,852, and (v) increased general and administrative costs of $1,261,254 These costs increased as the result of the increase in revenues which resulted in increased labor costs and related benefits, and commissions paid to third party for services rendered to GTJ.

Other Income (Expense)

For 2005, other income (expense) increased $1,973,977 to $1,154,640 from other income (expense) of $(819,337) in 2004. For 2004, other income (expense) decreased by $(574,005) to $(819,337) from other income (expense) of $(245,332) in 2003. The increase of $1,973,977 in 2005 as compared to 2004 was primarily related to (i) increase of $1,216,257 of service fees charged by GTJ to the Bus Companies, (ii) reduction in insurance reserves of $221,231 from GTJ’s Transit Alliance Insurance subsidiary, and (iii) decreased commissions on insurance policies written by GTJ’s Transit Alliance Insurance subsidiary. The decrease of $574,005 in 2004 compared to 2003 was primarily related to (i) decreases in services fees charged by GTJ to the Bus Companies of $313,809 and (ii) increased commissions on insurance policies written by GTJ of $205,173.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income tax represents federal, state, and local taxes on net income before income taxes. The provision for income taxes for 2005 was a provision of $488,320, compared to a provision of $267,635 in 2004, and a provision of $659,141 in 2003.

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes

For 2005, income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes increased $485,296 to income of $159,733 from a loss of $325,563 loss in 2004. For 2004, loss from discontinued operations, net of tax decreased $6,344,137 to a loss of $325,563 from a loss of $6,669,700. The increase of $485,296 in 2005 compared to 2004 is primarily attributable to the wind-down costs of the Varsity Charter Corp. and Varsity Coach Inc. businesses which were sold in 2003. The 2003 amount of $6,669,700 includes the actual costs related to sale of Varsity Charter Corp. and Varsity Coach Inc., while 2004 includes only amounts related to the winding-down of the businesses.

Net Income (Loss)

For 2005, GTJ had net income of $2,587,961, compared to income of $727,132 in 2004, and a loss of $5,960,657 in 2003. The changes in net income were primarily due to the factors discussed above.

Financial Position

March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) vs. December 31, 2005

Current assets increased by $2,811,399 to $16,723,080 at March 31, 2006 from $13,911,681 at December 31, 2005, primarily due to increases in cash of $1,105,923, amounts due from affiliates of $1,513,593, prepaid expenses and other current assets of $900,157, and deferred taxes of $155,000. These increases were offset by decreases in accounts receivable of $573,641, assets of discontinued operations of $229,326, and notes receivable of $60,307.

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Current liabilities increased $576,512 to $15,403,702 at March 31, 2006 from $14,827,190 at December 31, 2005.

December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004

Current assets decreased $565,090 to $13,911,681 at December 31, 2005 from $14,476,771 at December 31, 2004.

Current liabilities decreased $3,286,455 to $16,493,391 at December 31, 2005 from $19,779,846 at December 31, 2004, primarily due to decreases in liabilities of discontinued operations of $1,129,179, amounts due to affiliates of $1,171,778, and other current liabilities of $1,967,842.

Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

At March 31, 2006, GTJ had $4,236,353 in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of $1,105,923 for the three months ended March 31, 2006:

 

 

For The Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

1,022,516

 

$

(813,697

)

Cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(12,101

)

1,628,618

 

Cash provided by (used in) by financing activities

 

95,508

 

(162,642

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,105,923

 

$

652,279

 

 

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $1,022,516 as compared with cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005 of $813,697, a difference of $1,836,213. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, cash provided by operating activities of $1,022,516 was primarily related to net earnings from continuing operations of $1,955,604, increases in (i) net operating activities with affiliates of $1,310,895, (ii) prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets of $855,262, (iii) decreases in accounts payable of $250,680, and (iv) decreases in other current and non current liabilities of $137,673. These decreases were primarily offset by (i) decreases in retainange receivable of $387,288, (ii) increases in accrued expenses of $196,717, and (iii) cash flows provided by discontinued operations of $398,895.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities of $12,101 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 decreased $1,640,719 versus $1,628,618 of cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The decrease was primarily the result of sales of securities available for sale of $1,399,152, occurring during the three months ended March 31, 2005.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities was $95,508 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and increased $258,150 from cash used in financing activities of $162,642 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and was primarily the result of a reduction in the amount of net financing of affiliates of $150,002, occurring during the three months ended March 31, 2005.

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Year Ended December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and Year Ended December 31, 2004 vs. December 31, 2003

At December 31, 2005, GTJ had $3,130,430 in cash and cash equivalents a decrease of $46,647 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The change in cash and cash equivalents was as follows:

 

 

For The Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

$

(1,893,952

)

$

(1,799,004

)

$

6,118,835

 

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

1,618,344

 

(892,825

)

(6,645,625

)

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

228,961

 

(2,755,108

)

1,114,349

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(46,647

)

$

63,279

 

$

587,559

 

 

Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities for 2005 was $1,893,952 as compared with cash used in operating activities of $1,799,004, a difference of $94,948. For 2005, cash used in operating activities of $1,893,952 was primarily related to net income of continuing operations of $2,428,228 offset by (i) change in insurance reserves of $1,158,386, increases in (ii) net operating activity with affiliates of $1,190,397, (iii) accounts receivable of $516,709, (iv) prepaid expenses and other current and non current assets of $359,399, and (iv) cash used in discontinued operations of $1,290,907.

For 2004, cash used in operating activities of $1,799,004 was primarily related to (i) the net income from continuing operations of $1,052,695, primarily offset by increase in prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets of $1,865,231, and cash used in discontinued operations of $821,472.

For 2003, cash provided by operating activities of $6,118,835 was primarily related to (i) the net income from continuing operations of $709,043, and decreases in (i) change in insurance reserve of $1,782,765, (ii) net operating account activity with affiliates of $603,470, (iii) prepaid expenses and other current and non current assets of $681,799, and (iv) retainange receivable of $2,375,709. These changes were partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable of $1,273,531.

Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities of $1,618,344 for 2005 increased $2,511,169 versus cash used in investing activities of $892,825 for 2004 and was related to the proceeds of securities available for sale of $1,399,152 and a decrease in restricted cash of $413,394. For 2004, cash used in investing activities increased $5,752,800 versus cash used in investing activities of $6,645,625 for 2003. For 2004, cash used in investing activities was primarily related to (i) increase in restricted cash of $1,064,330, (ii) purchases of securities of $877,000, and (iii) purchases of property and equipment of $382,963, offset by proceeds of securities available for sale of $1,406,226.  For 2003, cash used in investing activities was primarily related (i) increase in restricted cash of $977,349, (ii) purchases of securities of $5,348,300, and (iii) purchases of property and equipment of $305,181, offset by proceeds of securities available for sale of $5,344,000.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities of $228,961 for 2005 decreased $2,526,147 versus cash provided by financing activities of $2,755,108 for 2004. For 2004, cash provided by financing activities increased $1,640,759 from $1,114,349 in 2003.  Cash provided by financing activities in 2005 primarily related to cash received from notes receivable of $232,406. The 2004 amount relates to cash proceeds from line of credit of $200,000 and net financings from affiliates of $3,309,693, offset by principal payments made on notes payable of $754,585. The 2003 amount relates to proceeds of notes payable from bank of $2,500,000,

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proceeds of line of credit of $3,150,000, net financings from affiliates of $2,375,487, offset by payments on notes payable of $2,761,138, and payments on lines of credit of $4,150,000.

Command

Results of Operations

As previously discussed, as a result of the sale and proposed sale of the Command’s bus routes, all operations related to the Bus Company operations has been reclassified to discontinued operations. The remaining operations of the Command are related to the real properties owned and operated by the Bus Companies and represent the depreciation recorded on each of the related buildings and leasehold improvements.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth results of operations of Command for the periods indicated:

 

 

For the three months
ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

$

(444,897

)

$

67,273

 

Gain on sales of discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(444,897

)

$

67,273

 

 

Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes

Gain (loss) from discontinued operations reflect the operating results of Command’s bus operations. Discontinued operations reflected a loss of $444,897 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 versus a gain of $67,273 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The increase in loss of discontinued operations is primarily related to a settlement loss of $480,000 in connection with the transfer of Company’s Pension Plan assets to the MTA Pension Plan.

Results of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2004 vs. December 31, 2003

The following table sets forth results of operations of Command for the periods indicated:

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

$

(1,646,778

)

$

(336,643

)

$

(286,541

)

Gain on sales of discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

2,533,095

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

886,317

 

$

(336,643

)

$

(286,541

)

 

Gain (Loss) From Discontinued Operations , Net of Taxes

Gains (loss) from discontinued operations reflect the operating results of Command’s bus operations. For 2005, discontinued operations reflected a loss of $1,646,778 an increase of $1,310,135 from a loss of $336,643 in 2004. For 2004, loss from discontinued operations increased $50,102 from a loss of $286,541. Gains on sale of discontinued operations reflect the gain on the sale of the bus operations to New York City.

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Gain on Sale of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

Net income (loss)

For 2005, Command had net income of $886,317 compared to a loss of $336,643 in 2004 and a loss of $286,541 in 2003. The changes in net income (loss) were primarily due to the factors described above.

Financial Position

March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) vs. December 31, 2005

Current assets decreased by $979,361 to $4,043,751 at March 31, 2006 from $5,023,112 at December 31, 2005 and was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash of $742,518.

Current liabilities decreased $4,992,704 to $4,253,862 at March 31, 2006 from $9,246,566 at December 31, 2005, and was primarily attributable to reduction in deferred Credit Union pension liability as a result of the merger of union plan with the MTA’s plan totaling $3,715,757.

December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004

Current assets increased by $1,004,029 to $5,023,112 at December 31, 2005 from $4,019,083 at December 31, 2004. The increase in current assets is attributable to discontinued operations.

Current liabilities increased $3,372,370 to $9,246,566 at December 31, 2005 from $5,874,196 at December 31, 2004 and is primarily the result of decreases in the amount due for deferred operating assistance of $1,458,529 and the amount due for the injury and damages reserve of $1,539,781.

Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 vs Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

At March 31, 2006, Command had $1,095,601 in cash and cash equivalents, a decrease of $751,732 for the three months ended March 31, 2006:

 

 

For The Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Cash used in operating activities

 

$(751,732

)

$(539,974

)

Cash used for investing activities

 

 

 

Cash used for financing activities

 

 

 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

$(751,732

)

$(539,974

)

 

Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities of $751,732 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased $211,758 versus $539,974 for the three months ended March 31, 2005.

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December 31, 2005 vs. December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2004 vs. December 31, 2003

At December 31, 2005, Command had $1,837,319 in cash and cash equivalents an increase of $896,486 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The change in cash and cash equivalents was as follows:

 

 

For The Year Ended
December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

$247,092

 

$

451,085

 

$1,032,575

 

Cash used for investing activities

 

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

649,394

 

(482,696

)

(347,168

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$896,486

 

$

(31,611

)

$

685,407

 

 

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities of $247,092 for 2005 decreased $203,993 versus $451,085 for 2004. For 2004, cash provided by operating activities decreased $581,490 from $1,032,575 in 2003.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities of $649,394 for 2005 increased $1,132,090 versus cash used in financing activities of $482,696 for 2004. For 2004, cash used in financing activities increased $135,528 from $347,168 in 2003.

Financial Position

Overview

In the fourth quarter of 2005 and the first quarter of 2006, the Bus Companies sold their bus assets to New York City for $25,000,000. After such sale, the combined assets of the Bus Companies principally consisted of real properties formerly used in bus operations, which are leased to New York City and to other commercial tenants and which generate gross annual rental income of approximately $9,500,000. Substantially all of these leases are “triple net” and there are no expenses for the Bus Companies, in that such tenants pay for taxes, insurance, repairs and the like. The other assets of the Bus Companies consist of their collective interest in GTJ and the subsidiaries of GTJ, which, at this time, do not require financing.

The Bus Companies have a $2,500,000 secured revolving credit facility and $4,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility, under which a total of $2,160,000 is presently outstanding.

Present cash needs

At the present time, the Bus Companies do not require cash for their operations, both real property and GTJ. However, the Bus Companies require cash for paying dividends to their shareholders and paying the costs related to the proposed Reorganization. In addition, the Bus Companies will have to pay taxes on the substantial taxable income they now have. Because of the income produced by the Bus Companies’ rental properties, there is adequate financing for this purpose.

The Bus Companies will have a substantial tax payment in 2007 related to the 2006 sales of their bus assets of approximately $9,586,000, which can be made from existing cash reserves, but which will use the substantial part thereof. Accordingly, the Bus Companies plan to obtain an $80,000,000 revolving lines of credit to refinance and replace the current revolving credits totaling $6,500,000, to provide them with needed liquidity.

Reorganization

If the Reorganization is consummated and a REIT election is made, the Bus Companies, now combined under GTJ REIT, Inc., will have significant additional cash requirements. As a REIT, GTJ

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REIT, Inc. will be required to distribute at least 90% of its real property taxable income, exclusive of capital gains, and may elect to distribute 100% thereof in order to avoid taxation at the corporate level. These distributions would utilize fully GTJ REIT, Inc.’s rental income. In addition, and on a one time basis, GTJ REIT, Inc. will have to make a distribution of undistributed historical earnings and profits of the Bus Companies and has committed, $20,000,000 in cash for that purpose.

Accordingly, GTJ REIT, Inc. will have to borrow this sum from the anticipated $80,000,000 revolving credit.

Possible Acquisitions

The Board of Directors of GTJ REIT, Inc. may determine to expand its real property holdings. This would be done through cash purchases of properties that the Board of Directors determines to be consistent with the investment policies of GTJ REIT, Inc. which would be funded from the $80,000,000 revolving credit. It is anticipated that once these properties are purchased using the revolving credit, permanent mortgage financing will be placed on the real properties and the revolving credit will be paid down accordingly. It is also possible that GTJ and its subsidiaries will desire to make an acquisition, some of which may need to be funded by GTJ REIT, Inc. GTJ REIT, Inc. would, in that case, and subject to the direction of the Board of Directors, provide such financing, which again is expected to be obtained from the $80,000,000 revolving credit.

Cash Payments for Financing

Payment of interest under the $80,000,000 revolving credit, and under permanent mortgages, will consume a portion of the case flow of GTJ REIT, Inc., reducing real property taxable income and the resulting distributions to be made to the stockholders of GTJ REIT, Inc.

Contractual Obligations

The Company leases certain operating facilities and certain equipment under operating, expiring at various dates through fiscal year 2010. In addition, the Company has a line of credit as described in detail above. The table below summarizes the principal balances of our obligations for indebtedness and lease obligations as of March 31, 2006 in accordance with their required payment terms:

 

 

Payments due by calendar year period

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Total

 

2006

 

2007-2008

 

2009-2010

 

Thereafter

 

Line of Credit

 

$

200,000

 

$

200,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes Payable

 

1,666,201

 

1,666,201

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Lease Obligations

 

1,360,823

 

458,897

 

608,577

 

293,349

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,227,024              

 

$

2,325,098

 

$

608,577

 

$

293,349

 

 

$

 

 

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements 

As of December 31, 2005, the Company did not have any significant off-balance-sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-K. 

Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2006 on a combined company basis, cash and cash equivalents totaled $19.7 million.

Inflation

Certain of our long-term leases on our properties contain provisions to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation on our operating results. Such provisions include clauses entitling us to receive (i) scheduled fixed base rent increases and (ii) base rent increases agreed upon. In addition, five out of six of our leases are in

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triple net, leases, requiring tenants to pay operating expenses, including maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, statues, ordinances, rules and regulations, as an owner of real property, we may liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under our properties, as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property). These laws impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of those substances. This liability may be imposed on us in connection with the activities of an operator of, or tenant at, the property. The cost of any required remediation, removal, fines or personal or property damages and our liability therefore could exceed the value of the property and or our aggregate assets. In addition, the presence of those substances, or the failure to properly dispose of or remove those substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell  or rent that property or to borrow using that property or to borrow using that property as collateral, which, in turn, would reduce our revenues and ability to make distributions.

A property can also be adversely affected through physical contamination or by virtue of an adverse effect upon the value attributable to the migration of hazardous or toxic substances, or other contaminants that have or may have emanated from other properties. Although tenants under net leases are primarily responsible for any environmental damages and claims related to the leased premises, in the event of a bankruptcy or inability of a tenant to satisfy any obligations with respect to the property leased to that tenant, we may be required to satisfy such obligations. In addition, we may be held directly liable for any such damages or claims irrespective of the provisions of any lease.

From time to time, in connection with the conduct of our business, and prior to the acquisition of any property from a third party or as may be required by our financing sources, we authorize the preparation of Phase I environmental reports and, when necessary, Phase II environmental reports, with respect to our properties. There can be no assurance; however, that the environmental reports will reveal all environmental conditions at our properties or that the following will not expose us to material liability:

·        The discovery of previously unknown environmental conditions;

·        Changes in law;

·        Activities relating to properties in the vicinity of our properties.

Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of our tenants, which could adversely affect our financial condition.

Summary of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Set forth below is a summary of the accounting policies that management believes are critical to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements included in this prospectus. Certain of the accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are particularly important for an understanding of the financial position and results of operations presented in the historical consolidated financial statements included in this prospectus. We have also provided a summary of significant accounting policies in the notes to the consolidated and consolidated financial statements of the Bus Companies and their collectively owned investments. These policies require the application of judgment

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and assumptions by management and, as a result, are subject to a degree of uncertainty. Due to this uncertainty, actual results could differ from estimates calculated and utilized by management.

Green

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Green Bus Lines, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Green Bus Holding Corporation. The Company applies the guidelines set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”) in assessing its interests in variable interest entities to decide whether to consolidate that entity. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s 40% investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for under the equity method.

Jamaica

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Jamaica Buses, Inc. and Jamaica Bus Holding Corporation. The Company applies the guidelines set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”) in assessing its interests in variable interest entities to decide whether to consolidate that entity. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s 20% investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for under the equity method.

Triboro

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Triboro Coach Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Triboro Coach Holding Corp. and Two Borough Express, Inc. (which terminated operations prior to 1992). The Company applies the guidelines set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”) in assessing its interests in variable interest entities to decide whether to consolidate that entity. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

GTJ Co., Inc

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GTJ Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries: Transit, Varsity Transit, Inc., Varsity Coach, Inc., Varsity Charter Corp., The Bus Depot, Inc., Satellite Transportation of New York Corp., MetroClean Express Corp. (“MetroClean”), Metroclean Express of New Jersey, Inc., Shelter Express Corp. (“Shelter”), Shelter Electric Maintenance Corp., ShelterCLEAN, Inc., ShelterCLEAN of Colorado, Inc., Transit Facility Management Corp., Transit Facility Claims Corp., Transit Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd., A Limited Sticky Situation, Just Another Limited Sticky Situation, The Third Limited Sticky Situation Corp., The Fourth Limited Sticky Situation Corp. and A Very Limited Sticky Situation, each of which is wholly-owned. The Company applies the guidelines set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”) in assessing its interests in variable interest entities to decide whether to consolidate that entity. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

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Buildings

We record buildings at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation on the buildings and improvements is recorded on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from ten to twenty years. Expenditures for significant renovations or improvements that extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed when events or circumstances indicate there may be an impairment or at least annually for impairment. The carrying value of these long-lived assets are compared to the undiscounted future net operating cash flows attributable to the assets. An impairment loss is considered if the net carrying value of the asset exceeds the undiscounted future net operating cash flows attributable to the asset and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the real estate asset may not be recoverable. The impairment loss recognized equals the excess of net carrying value over the related fair value of the asset. No impairment charges have been recognized through December 31, 2005.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13  “Accounting for Leases”, as amended, referred to herein as SFAS No. 13, SFAS No. 13 requires that revenue be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic and rational basis is more representative of the time pattern in which the use benefit is derived from the leased property. Leases that include renewal options with rental terms that are lower than those in the primary term are excluded from the calculation of straight line rent if they do not meet the criteria of a bargain renewal option. In those instances in which we fund tenant improvements and the improvements are deemed to be owned by us, revenue recognition will commence when the improvements are substantially completed and possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant. When we determine that the tenant allowances are lease incentives, we commence revenue recognition when possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant for tenant work to begin.

Deferred Taxes

We measure deferred income taxes using enacted tax rates and laws that are currently in effect for the periods the underlying assets or liabilities are expected to settle. We may record a valuation allowance against our deferred income tax assets balance when it is more likely than not that the benefits of the net tax asset balance will not be realized, and record a corresponding charge to income tax expense.

Green

As previously discussed, as a result of the sale and proposed sale of the Green’s bus routes, all operations related to the Bus operations has been reclassified to discontinued operations. The remaining operations of Green are related to the real estate properties owned and operated by Green and represent the depreciation recorded each on the related buildings and leasehold improvements.

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MANAGEMENT OF OUR COMPANY

General

Our board of directors is responsible for the management of our business and affairs. Our executives will manage our operations, subject to the direction of our board of directors.

Under the MGCL, each director is required to discharge his or her duties in good faith, in a manner reasonably believed to be in our best interests and with the care of an ordinarily prudent person in a like position under similar circumstances. Our board of directors include seven individuals, four of whom are independent directors as defined in the North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”) guidelines. A director is deemed to be independent if in the last two years he or she is not associated, directly or indirectly, with our company or the Bus Companies. Serving as a director of an affiliated company does not, by itself, preclude a director from being considered an independent director, in accordance with the guidelines of NASAA applicable to REITs.

Our Directors and Executive Officers

Our board of directors currently consists of seven members, four of whom are deemed independent. We have a staggered board of directors. Class I directors have a term expiring in 2007, Class II directors have a term expiring in 2008 and Class III directors have a term expiring in 2009. Directors elected at such times shall be elected to three year terms.

The following table and biographical descriptions set forth certain information with respect to the individuals who are our officers and directors:

Name

 

 

 

Age

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

Jerome Cooper

 

77

 

President and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors and Class III Director

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Cooper

 

45

 

Vice President and Class II Director

 

 

 

 

 

Douglas Cooper

 

59

 

Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary and Class I Director

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Kessman

 

55

 

Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

 

 

 

John Feerick

 

69

 

Class I Director

 

 

 

 

 

David Jang

 

45

 

Class II Director

 

 

 

 

 

John J. Leahy

 

63

 

Class III Director

 

 

 

 

 

Donald M. Schaeffer

 

55

 

Class III Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jerome Cooper has been principally employed as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Bus Companies and GTJ for the past 9 years. Jerome Cooper is Paul Cooper’s father and Douglas Cooper’s uncle. Mr. Cooper received a Bachelors degree in Political Science from Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Fordham School of Law.

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Paul A. Cooper has served on the board of directors of the Bus Companies for the past 8 years. For the past five years, Mr. Cooper’s principal occupation has been as principal of Lighthouse Real Estate Ventures and its affiliates (collectively “Lighthouse”). Lighthouse owns, manages and leases commercial office buildings in the Greater New York metropolitan area for its own account and the account of its investors. Mr. Cooper received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University. Mr. Cooper is the son of Jerome Cooper and the cousin of Douglas A. Cooper.

Douglas A. Cooper served on the board of directors of the Bus Companies from approximately 1985 to February 2006. He has acted as general counsel to the Bus Companies for the past fourteen years. Mr. Cooper is a member of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. since 1998. He is presently a co-managing partner of that firm. Mr. Cooper graduated from Hamilton College, and received his Juris Doctor degree from Fordham Law School. He also earned a masters degree in Corporate Law from NYU Law School. Douglas Cooper is the nephew of Jerome Cooper and the cousin of Paul A. Cooper.

Michael Kessman has served on the board of directors of the Bus Companies since June 1998. He has been employed by the Bus Companies as the senior controller and Chief Accounting Officer since November 1985. Mr. Kessman  graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelors degree in accounting.

John Feerick has been a professor of law at Fordham University School of Law since 1982. From 1982 to 2002 he served as the Dean of Fordham University School of Law. Professor Feerick also sits on the board of directors of Wyeth, Sentinel Group Funds and Sentinel Group Tax PA Fund. He has held several prestigious public positions and is a published author. Professor Feerick is a graduate of Fordham College in 1958 and Fordham Law School in 1961. Mr. Feerick is deemed an independent director.

David M. Jang has been a Vice President at Multi-Bank Securities, an investment-banking firm since August of 2005. Prior to joining Multi-Bank, Mr. Jang was the Director of Institutional Sales at Sovereign Securities from March 2003 to August 2005 and President of CPE Management from September 1999 to March 2003. Mr. Jang graduated from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors of Science in economics. Mr. Jang is deemed an independent director.

John J. Leahy is presently a consultant. From 1998 to 2005 Mr. Leahy was Managing Director of Citibank Private bank operations in Long Island. Prior to that, Mr. Leahy was a Senior Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. Mr. Leahy holds a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton, and a Masters degree in Business Adminstration from Long Island University. Mr. Leahy is deemed an independent director.

Donald M. Schaeffer has extensive accounting and legal experience in real estate and tax. In 1982, he joined the accounting firm, Kandel Schaeffer, in which he eventually became an officer and owner. Through successor accounting firms, he became co-owner and President of Schaeffer & Sam, P.C., which he has practiced with for the past five and a half years. He graduated from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, in 1972 and Columbia University School of Law in 1975. He is a licensed certified public accountant in the State of New York. Mr. Schaeffer is deemed an independent director.

Committees of our board of directors

Audit Committee

We have an audit committee comprised of three directors Messrs. Jang, Leahy and Schaeffer, all of whom are deemed independent directors. Mr. Schaeffer is designated as Chairman, being the audit committee financial expert. The audit committee will:

·        make recommendations to our board of directors concerning the engagement of independent public accountants;

·        review the plans and results of the audit engagement with the independent public accountants;

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·        approve professional services provided by, and the independence of, the independent public accountants;

·        consider the range of audit and non-audit fees; and

·        consult with our independent public accountants regarding the adequacy of our internal accounting controls.

Executive Compensation Committee

We have an executive compensation committee comprised of Messrs. Feerick, Jang, and Leahy, all of whom are deemed independent directors, to establish compensation policies and programs for our directors and executive officers. At present, our executive compensation committee serves only to determine awards under our 2006 incentive award plan. However, at a later date, the executive compensation committee will exercise the powers of our board of directors in connection with establishing and implementing compensation matters.

Directors’ compensation

We will pay each of our non-officer directors an annual retainer of $10,000 and annually grant a 5,000 share stock option at fair market value on the date of grant. In addition, we will pay non-officer directors $500.00 for attending each board and committee meetings.

Executive officer compensation

The following are the present executive officer salaries:

·        Jerome Cooper—base salary of $250,000 per year plus bonuses which may be granted by the board of directors in its discretion for his duties as Chief Executive Officer of the company and an additional $250,000 for his duties as President of GTJ, the subsidiary that manages the  outdoor maintenance businesses and paratransit business. Jerome Cooper has been granted an option under our 2006 Incentive Award Plan (“2006 Plan”) to purchase 100,000 shares of our Common Stock at $11.14 per share, the fair market value we have determined for our distribution of the Bus Companies’ undistributed earnings and profits and which is included in the fairness opinion discussed elsewhere in this prospectus. The option vests over three years and is exercisable for a period of ten years (these terms are referred to as an “Initial Incentive Option”).

·        Paul A. Cooper - a base salary of $150,000 per year plus bonuses which may be granted by the board of directors in its discretion. Paul Cooper has been granted an Initial Incentive Option for 50,000 shares of our Common Stock.

·        Douglas A. Cooper - a base salary of $150,000 per year plus bonuses which may be granted by the board of directors in its discretion. Douglas Cooper has been granted an Initial Incentive Option for 50,000 shares of our Common Stock.

·        Michael Kessman—a base salary of $207,000 per year plus bonuses which may be granted by the board of directors in its discretion.

Compensation Committee interlocks and insider participation

There are no Compensation Committee interlocks or insider participation as to compensation decisions.

2006 Incentive Award Plan

The following is a summary of the principal features of the 2006 Plan. This summary highlights information from the 2006 Plan. Because it is a summary, it may not contain all the information that is

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important to you. To fully understand the 2006 plan, you should carefully read the entire 2006 Plan, which is included as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.

Securities subject to the 2006 plan

The shares of stock subject to the 2006 plan are our common stock. Under the terms of the 2006 plan, the aggregate number of shares of our common stock subject to options, restricted stock awards, stock purchase rights, stock appreciation rights, or SARs, and other awards will be no more than 1,000,000 shares, subject to adjustment under specified circumstances.

Awards under the 2006 plan

The Compensation Committee will be the administrator of the 2006 Plan. The 2006 Plan provides that the administrator may grant or issue stock options, SARs, restricted stock, deferred stock, dividend equivalents, performance awards and stock payments, or any combination thereof. Each award will be set forth in a separate agreement with the person receiving the award and will indicate the type, terms and conditions of the award.

Our officers, employees, consultants and non-officer directors are eligible to receive awards under the 2006 Plan. The administrator determines which of our officers, employees, consultants, and non-officer directors will be granted awards.

Nonqualified stock options, or NQSOs, will provide for the right to purchase our common stock at a specified price which, except with respect to NQSOs intended to qualify as performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), may not be less than fair market value on the date of grant, and usually will become exercisable, in the discretion of the administrator, in one or more installments after the grant date. The exercisability of the installments of a NQSO may be subject to the satisfaction of individual or company performance criteria established by the administrator. NQSOs may be granted for any term specified by the administrator.

Incentive stock options, or ISOs, will be designed to comply with the provisions of Section 422 of the Code and will be subject to certain restrictions contained in the Code. Among such restrictions, ISOs generally must have an exercise price of not less than the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the date of grant, may only be granted to officers and employees and must expire within ten years from the date of grant. In the case of an ISO granted to an individual who owns, or is deemed to own, at least 10% of the total combined voting power of all of our classes of stock, the 2006 Plan provides that the exercise price must be at least 110% of the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the date of grant and the ISO must expire within five years from the date of grant.

Restricted stock may be sold to participants at various prices or granted with no purchase price, and may be made subject to such restrictions as may be determined by the administrator. Restricted stock, typically, may be repurchased by us at the original purchase price if the vesting conditions are not met. In general, restricted stock may not be sold or otherwise hypothecated or transferred until restrictions are removed or expire. Purchasers of restricted stock, unlike recipients of options, will have voting rights and may receive distributions prior to the time the restrictions lapse. Also, distributions on restricted stock may be subject to vesting conditions and restrictions.

Deferred stock may be awarded to participants, typically without payment of consideration, but subject to vesting conditions based on performance criteria established by the administrator. Like restricted stock, deferred stock may not be sold or otherwise hypothecated or transferred until vesting conditions are removed or expire. Unlike restricted stock, deferred stock will not be issued until the deferred stock award has vested, and recipients of deferred stock generally will have no voting or distribution rights prior to the time when the vesting conditions are satisfied.

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Stock appreciation rights may be granted in connection with stock options or separately. SARs granted by the administrator in connection with stock options typically will provide for payments to the holder based upon increases in the price of our common stock over the exercise price of the related option, but alternatively may be based upon an exercise price determined by the administrator. Except as required by Section 162(m) of the Code with respect to any SAR intended to qualify as performance-based compensation, there are no restrictions specified in the 2006 Plan on the exercise prices of SARs, although restrictions may be imposed by the administrator in the SAR agreements. The administrator may elect to pay SARs in cash or our common stock or a combination of both.

Distribution equivalents represent the value of the distributions per share paid by us, calculated with reference to the number of shares covered by the stock options, SARs or other awards held by the participant.

Performance awards may be granted by the administrator to officers, employees or consultants based upon, among other things, the achievement of performance goals. Generally, these awards will be based upon specific performance criteria and may be paid in cash or our common stock or a combination. Performance awards to officers, employees and consultants may also include bonuses granted by the administrator, which may be payable in cash or our common stock or a combination of both.

Stock payments may be authorized by the administrator in the form of shares of our common stock or an option or other right to purchase our common stock as part of a deferred compensation arrangement in lieu of all or any part of cash compensation, including bonuses, that would otherwise be payable to the officer, employee or consultant. Stock payments may be based on the achievement of performance goals.

The administrator may designate officers and employees as Section 162(m) participants, whose compensation for a given fiscal year may be subject to the limit on deductible compensation imposed by Section 162(m) of the Code. The administrator may grant to Section 162(m) participants options, restricted stock, deferred stock, SARs, dividend equivalents, performance awards, cash bonuses and stock payments that are paid, vest or become exercisable upon the achievement of performance goals for our company, or any subsidiary, division or operating unit of our company related to one or more of the following performance criteria net income; pre-tax income; operating income; cash flow; earnings per share; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and/or amortization; return on equity; return on invested capital or assets; cost reductions or savings; or appreciation in the market value of a share of our common stock.

Option grants to non-officer directors

Each of our non-officer directors will receive an option for 5,000 shares of our common stock as of the date of their appointment and a similar option at each annual meeting of our stockholders thereafter (“Director Options”). Each person who thereafter is elected or appointed as a non-officer director will receive a Director Option on the date such person is first elected as a non-officer director and at each annual meeting of our stockholders thereafter. The Director Options will vest on grant.

Amendment and Termination of the 2006 Plan

The board of directors may not, without stockholder approval, amend the 2006 Plan to increase the number of shares of our stock that may be issued under the 2006 Plan.

The board of directors may terminate the 2006 Plan at any time. The 2006 Plan will be in effect until terminated by the board of directors. However, in no event may any award be granted under the 2006 plan after ten years following the 2006 Plan’s effective date. Except as indicated above, the board of directors may modify the 2006 plan from time to time. We will seek shareholder approval of the 2006 Plan in conjunction with approval of the Mergers.

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OUR PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS

The following table shows, as of the date of the Reorganization, the number and percentage of shares of our common stock owned by (1) any person who is known by us who will be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of our common stock, (2) each director and executive officer and (3) all directors, and executive officers as a group, assuming, in all cases, completion of the Reorganization, since no shares of our common stock will be outstanding prior thereto:

Name

 

 

 

Number of Shares
Beneficially
Owned Assuming
Completion of the
Reorganization

 

Percentage of
Shares
Outstanding(9)

 

Jerome Cooper(1)

 

 

105,575

 

 

 

*

 

 

Paul A. Cooper(2)

 

 

- 0 -

 

 

 

*

 

 

Douglas A. Cooper(3)

 

 

- 0 -

 

 

 

*

 

 

Michael Kessman

 

 

- 0 -

 

 

 

*

 

 

John Feerick(4)

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

*

 

 

David Jang(5)

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

*

 

 

John J. Leahy(6)

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

*

 

 

Donald M. Schaeffer(7)

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

*

 

 

All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (8 persons)

 

 

125,575

 

 

 

*

 

 


*                     Represents less than 1.0% of our outstanding common stock.

(1)           Does not include 100,000 shares which may be purchased under an Incentive Option, none of which is exercisable within the 60 days of June 30, 2006.

(2)           Does not include 50,000 shares which may be purchased under an Incentive Option, none of which is exercisable within the 60 days of June 30, 2006.

(3)           Does not include 50,000 shares which may be purchased under an Incentive Option, none of which is exercisable within the 60 days of June 30, 2006.

(4)           Includes 5,000 shares which may be purchased within 60 days under a Director’s Option.

(5)           Includes 5,000 shares which may be purchased within 60 days under a Director’s Option.

(6)           Includes 5,000 shares which may be purchased within 60 days under a Director’s Option.

(7)           Includes 5,000 shares which may be purchased within 60 days under a Director’s Option.

(8)           Based on 13,769,122 shares to be initially outstanding after the Reorganization and the distribution of earnings and profits.

As of the date of this prospectus, we have no stockholders. There will be no trading market for our shares of common stock as of the date of the Reorganization and none is expected to develop.

POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

General

We may experience conflicts of interests with our directors, officers and affiliates from time to time with regard to our investments, transactions and agreements in which they hold a direct or indirect pecuniary interest.

Our board of directors has not adopted any policies with regard to transactions or agreements involving a security holder of our company, except as pertains to the anti-takeover provisions of the MGCL

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and the ownership limitations set forth in our charter. See “Certain Provisions of Maryland Corporate Law and Our Charter and Bylaws—Anti-Takeover Provisions of the MGCL” and “Description of Capital Stock—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer.”

Competition for the Time and Service of Our Executive Officers

Our company relies on our executive officers to manage our business under the supervision of our board of directors. Certain executive officers may have conflicts of interest in allocating management time, services and functions among us and the various existing real estate programs and any future real estate programs or business ventures that they may organize or serve. Further, during times of intense activity in other programs, these key executives may devote less time and fewer resources to our business than are necessary to manage our business.

Acquisitions and leases of property from or to our directors, officers and affiliates

We may acquire and lease properties from our directors or officers or their affiliates, or sell or lease the same to them, although there are not plans to do so at this time. The prices or rent we pay for such properties will not be the subject of arm’s-length negotiations. For any acquisition or lease of a property from one of those parties, our charter provides that a majority of our board of directors not otherwise interested in the transaction, including a majority of our independent directors, must determine that the transaction and the purchase price or rent are fair and reasonable.

We may purchase properties from persons with whom our directors, officers and affiliates have business relationships

We may purchase properties from sellers with whom our affiliates have business relationships. If we purchase properties from such sellers, our affiliates may experience a conflict between the current interests of our company and its interests in preserving any ongoing business relationship with such seller.

Non-arm’s-length agreements; conflicts; competition

The agreements and arrangements, including those relating to compensation, between our company and our directors, officers or affiliates are not the result of arm’s-length negotiations, but are expected to approximate the terms of arm’s-length transactions. Our affiliates are not prohibited from providing services to, and otherwise dealing or doing business with, persons who deal with us, although there are no present arrangements with respect to any such services except for the legal representation of our company by Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. (“RMF”), an affiliate of Douglas A. Cooper, a director, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.

Legal counsel for our company is affiliated with an officer and director

Douglas Cooper, a director and officer of our company, is a partner of RMF. RMF is also acting as counsel for the Bus Companies. There is a possibility in the future that the interests of the various parties may become adverse and, under the Code of Professional Responsibility of the legal profession, RMF may be precluded from representing any one or all of such parties as to adverse matters, subject to waivers by the parties.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Since January 1, 2005, the directors and executive officers of the company, and their affiliates and associates have engaged in the following transactions with the Bus Companies, (excluding customary salary payments as employees of one or more of the Bus Companies).

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Paul A. Cooper

Paul A. Cooper (“P. Cooper”) is a director and officer of the Company. In April, 2005, Lighthouse 444 Limited Partnership (“Lighthouse”), the owner of the building at 444 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY, and of which P. Cooper is a general partner, leased 5,667 square feet of office and storage space to the Bus Companies for a term of five years at an annual rent of approximately $160,000 for the first year, increasing to approximately $177,000 for the fifth year. In connection with this lease, there was a $231,000 expenditure (allowance) by the landlord for leasehold improvements. This lease will continue following the Reorganization.

Lighthouse Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“LREA”), of which P. Cooper is a member, received a leasing commission between 2003 and 2006 for the leasing of 23-85 87 th  Street, East Elmhurst, New York on behalf of GTJ Co., Inc. to Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc. in the aggregate sum of $1,100,000 (3.056% of gross rent). LREA also received a leasing commission in 2006 for the leasing of 85-01 24 th  Avenue, East Elmhurst, New York on behalf of Triboro Coach Holding Corp. to New York City in the aggregate sum of $840,540 (1.318% of gross rent).

Lighthouse Real Estate Management, LLC (“LREM”), of which P. Cooper is a member, received a leasing commission in 2006 for the leasing of 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on behalf of Jamaica Bus Holding Corp. to New York City in the aggregate sum of $615,000 (1.645% of gross rent). LREM also received a leasing commission in 2006 for the leasing of (i) 165-25 147 th  Avenue, Jamaica, New York and (ii) 49-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Edgemere, New York on behalf of Green Bus Holding Corp. to New York City in the aggregate sum of $1,281,579 (1.528% of gross rent).

The Avis fee was for finding the tenant and negotiating the lease. The New York City fees were for negotiating the leases. P. Cooper is one of several partners or members of Lighthouse, LREA and LREM.

Douglas A. Cooper

Douglas Cooper: Mr. Cooper (“D. Cooper”) is a director and officer of our company and a partner of RMF, which has acted as counsel to the Bus Companies for approximately eight years. Fees paid to RMF for the year ended December 31, 2005 and the five months ended May 31, 2006 were $505,126 and $412,442, respectively representing fees and expenses for litigation with New York City and others, the sale of the Bus Companies’ bus assets to New York City or its agencies, preparation of all documentation related to the Reorganization and general corporate matters.

Stanley Brettschneider

Stanley Brettschneider is a director of each of the Bus Companies. Prior to September 1, 2003, the Bus Companies owned and operated a school bus operation through GTJ and its subsidiaries, Varsity Transit, Inc. and Varsity Coach Corp. (“Varsity”). For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, Varsity incurred losses from its school bus contract services of $3,485,620 and $3,971,856 respectively, due to the high costs associated with labor, benefits, and maintenance. Terminating this business would have resulted in approximately $6,000,000 of penalties, and a negative performance report available to other municipalities. Accordingly, starting in February 2003, the Bus Companies determined to dispose of Varsity’s buses and routes. In doing so, they met and negotiated with existing operators in the school bus industry, as well as entities (“Buyers”) associated with Stanley Brettschneider, and owned by his wife and children. Mr. Brettschneider is a key employee of the Bus Companies, a member of their Board of Directors and is related by marriage to certain of our directors and officers.

Initially 282 of Varsity’s buses were sold to the Buyers for $3,101,708. Approximately 255 of Varsity’s routes were sold to the Buyers for an initial payment of $3,000 per route, equaling $765,000, and additional payments of $1,000 per year per route for three years based on the recent five year operating extension

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offered to the New York City School Bus Contractors by the Department of Education which will equal $765,000, a total of $1,530,000.

The total sale price of $4,631,708 was payable as follows: $2,666,708 in cash, which was paid, and a four year promissory note in the amount of $1,200,000 with interest payable at six percent, which is being paid. The promissory note was reduced by means of a $250,000 lump sum payment made in 2003 and there are current monthly installments of $22,211. The $765,000 balance of the route purchase price was negotiated without a specific time of payment, because it depended on route renewals. $255,000 of such amount has been paid through June 30, 2006.

In connection with such sale, the Bus Companies leased the Buyers a portion of the Wortman Property. Such leasing was on an oral basis, and the lease has recently been reduced to writing. The terms of the lease are set forth in Business of the Bus Companies—Real Property Business—GTJ Property. The lease, which began in 2003 and terminates in 2010, is subject to extension as described in the above referenced section of this prospectus.

The Bus Companies estimated, in 2003, that the lease to the Buyers would represent an underpayment of estimated and projected market rent for the premises so leased of approximately $3,350,000 through 2010, but nevertheless believed the transaction was in the best interest of the Bus Companies because it curtailed the Bus Companies’ losses of approximately $4 million per year, led to transactions with the Buyers and others for buses and routes aggregating an excess of $7 million and led to the vacancy of the 87 th  Street Property, then used for Varsity, so that the same could be leased to Avis Rent A Car for approximately $1.8 million a year. The underpayment of market rent appears, as of the current time, to be substantially in excess of such estimated and projected amount due to unforeseen increases in commercial rents in excess of the Consumer Price Index in the New York City metropolitan area and also due to significant increases in New York City real property taxes.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REORGANIZATION AND OUR
PROPOSED STATUS AS A REIT

This section summarizes certain federal income tax issues. Because this section is a summary, it does not address all of the tax issues that may be important to you.

The statements in this section are based on the current federal income tax laws governing qualification as a REIT. We cannot assure you that new laws, interpretations thereof, or court decisions, any of which may take effect retroactively, will not cause any statement in this section to be inaccurate.

We do not deem this tax advice to potential stockholders. We urge you to consult your own tax advisor regarding the specific tax consequences to you of receiving our common stock and of our election to be taxed as a REIT. Specifically, you should consult your own tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, foreign, and other tax consequences of such investment and election, and regarding potential changes in applicable tax laws.

Taxation related to the Reorganization

The mergers

The Reorganization will consist, in the first instance, of the merger of each Bus Company with and into a subsidiary of our company, with the subsidiary being the surviving corporation, and the Bus Company shareholders receiving common stock of our company. This is referred to as a type A merger for tax purposes.

Code Section 368 identifies the basic types of tax-free reorganizations, including mergers, and provides for non-recognition of gain if certain requirements are met. A type A merger requires a state law

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merger, which is the case here. In terms of structure, the target company (a Bus Company) will merge into a subsidiary of the acquiring company (our company), and the shareholders of the target company will exchange target company stock for stock of the acquiring company.

Accordingly, we believe the Bus Company shareholders should not recognize gain on the receipt of our common stock in the Mergers, and their tax basis in such common stock should be equal to their basis in their Bus Company common stock. The holding period for our Common Stock will include their holding period of their Bus Companies Common Stock. At such time as a former Bus Company shareholder disposes of the same in a recognition transaction, such as a sale for cash, there will be recognition of income in an amount equal to the difference between the amount received and the tax basis for the shares thus disposed of.

A Bus Company shareholder who exercises dissenter’s rights (see “Rights of Dissenting Shareholders”) will generally recognize long term capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received and the shareholder’s basis in his or her Bus Company common stock.

Tax advice has not been rendered by our independent registered public accounting firm, Weiser LLP.

Distribution of accumulated earnings and profits

Following the Reorganization, there will be a distribution of the Bus Companies’ accumulated and previously undistributed earnings and profits, as one condition to our qualification as a REIT. The amount of the accumulated and previously undistributed earnings and profits has been determined to be not more than $62,000,000. Accordingly there will be a distribution of such amount, for which $20,000,000 will be made available in cash and there will also be available 5,564,454 shares of our common stock valued at $11.14 per share. Since we expect all of the $20,000,000 of cash to be elected, we do not expect to issue more than 3,769,122 shares of common stock. The $11.14 value per share is based solely on appraisals of the Bus Companies’ assets and liabilities and is not based on market or trading values and was derived by dividing such appraised value by the 13,769,122 shares of common stock we expect to be outstanding. Therefore, there is no assurance that our shareholders, after the Reorganization, will be able to realize that value (or any other particular value) for a share of our Common Stock. Each holder can elect to receive cash, our common stock or some combination thereof. To the extent that more than $20,000,000 of cash is elected in the aggregate, the $20,000,000 of cash will be distributed pro rata among electing stockholders, and the balance of the distribution will be made in shares of our common stock.

For tax purposes, this will be a taxable distribution. Accordingly, each stockholder will be taxed on the portion of the distribution received by stockholder, whether in cash or common stock. The effective federal tax rate on dividends is presently 15%, and with state taxes, the aggregate tax rate will vary from 15% to 26%. Accordingly, there will be an aggregate tax obligation arising from the distribution of more than $9,300,000 and less than $16,100,000. The cash portion of the distribution is intended to provide stockholders with, among other matters, the funds to pay the taxes to be incurred as a result of the distribution.

Taxation of our company as a REIT

We plan to elect to be taxed as a REIT under the federal income tax laws effective immediately following the Reorganization. We believe that we will be organized and will operate in a manner so as to qualify as a REIT under the federal income tax laws. We cannot assure you, however, that we will qualify or remain qualified as a REIT.

In addition, our qualification as a REIT depends, among other things, upon our meeting the requirements of Sections 856 through 860 of the Code throughout each year. Accordingly, because our satisfaction of such requirements will depend upon future events, including the final determination of

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financial and operational results, no assurance can be given that we will satisfy the REIT requirements during the taxable year that will end December 31, 2006, or in any future year.

Our REIT qualification depends on our ability to meet on a continuing basis several qualification tests set forth in the federal tax laws. Those qualification tests involve the percentage of income that we earn from specified sources, the percentage of our assets that fall within specified categories, the diversity of our share ownership, and the percentage of our earnings that we distribute. We describe the REIT qualification tests, and the consequences of our failure to meet those tests, in more detail below.

If we qualify as a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on the taxable income that we distribute to our stockholders. The benefit of that tax treatment is that it avoids the “double taxation,” which means taxation at both the corporate and stockholder levels, that generally results from owning stock in a corporation. However, we will be subject to federal tax in the following circumstances:

·        we will pay federal income tax on real property taxable income, including net capital gain, that we do not distribute to our stockholders during, or within a specified time period after the calendar year in which the income is earned;

·        we may be subject to the “alternative minimum tax” on any items of tax preference that we do not distribute or allocate to our stockholders;

·        we will pay income tax at the highest corporate rate on (1) net income from the sale or other disposition of property acquired through foreclosure that we hold primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business and (2) other non-qualifying income from foreclosure property;

·        we will pay a 100% tax on our net income from sales or other dispositions of property, other than foreclosure property, that we hold primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business;

·        if we fail to satisfy either the 75% gross income test or the 95% gross income test, as described below under “—Requirements for Qualification—Income Tests,” and nonetheless continue to qualify as a REIT because we meet other requirements, we will pay a 100% tax on (1) the gross income attributable to the greater of the amounts by which we fail the 75% and 95% gross income tests, multiplied by (2) a fraction intended to reflect our profitability;

·        if we fail to distribute during a calendar year at least the sum of (1) 90% of our REIT ordinary net income for such year, (2) 90% of our REIT capital gain net income for such year (unless an election is made as provided below), and (3) any undistributed taxable income from prior periods, we will pay a 4% excise tax on the excess of such required distribution over the amount we actually distributed;

·        we may elect to retain and pay income tax on our net long-term capital gain; and

·        if we acquire any asset from a C corporation, or a corporation generally subject to full corporate-level tax, in a merger or other transaction in which we acquire a tax basis determined by reference to the C corporation’s basis in the asset, which will be true for the assets acquired by us from the Bus Companies, we will pay tax at the highest regular corporate rate if we recognize gain on the sale or disposition of such asset during the 10-year period after we acquire such asset. The amount of gain on which we will pay tax is the lesser of (1) the amount of gain that we recognize at the time of the sale or disposition and (2) the amount of gain that we would have recognized if we had sold the asset at the time we acquired the asset. It should be noted that all of the Bus Company real properties will fall into this category, so that we are planning to hold the same for the full 10 year period.

·        Although we may be taxed as a REIT, the income of our outdoor maintenance and paratransit businesses will be taxed at the corporate level as if we were a “C” corporation.

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Requirements for qualification of our company as a REIT

We must meet the following requirements to be taxed as a REIT, which we anticipate meeting:

(1)   we are managed by one or more trustees or directors;

(2)   our beneficial ownership is evidenced by transferable shares;

(3)   we would be taxable as a domestic corporation, but for the REIT provisions of the federal income tax laws;

(4)   we are neither a financial institution nor an insurance company subject to specified provisions of the federal income tax laws;

(5)   our shares will be owned beneficially by at least 100 persons;

(6)   not more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares will be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals, including specified entities, during the last half of any taxable year;

(7)   we elect to be taxed as a REIT and satisfy all relevant filing and other administrative requirements established by the Internal Revenue Service that must be met to elect and maintain REIT status;

(8)   we use a calendar year for federal income tax purposes and comply with the record keeping requirements of the federal income tax laws; and

(9)   we meet other qualification tests, described below, regarding the nature of our income and assets.

We must meet requirements 1 through 4 during our entire taxable year and must meet requirement 5 during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months, or during a proportionate part of a taxable year of less than 12 months. Requirements 5 and 6 will not apply to us until our second taxable year, which we presently anticipate will be 2007.

If we comply with all the requirements for ascertaining the ownership of our outstanding shares in a taxable year and have no reason to know that requirement 6 above was violated, we will be deemed to have satisfied that requirement for such taxable year. For purposes of determining share ownership under requirement 6, a supplemental unemployment compensation benefits plan, a private foundation, and a portion of a trust permanently set aside or used exclusively for charitable purposes are each considered one individual owner. However, a trust that is a qualified employee pension or profit sharing trust under the federal income tax laws is not considered one owner but rather all of the beneficiaries of such a trust will be treated as holding our shares in proportion to their actuarial interests in the trust for purposes of requirement 6.

We plan to issue sufficient common stock with sufficient diversity of ownership to satisfy requirements 5 and 6 set forth above. In addition, our charter restricts the ownership and transfer of our stock so that we should continue to satisfy requirements 5 and 6.

A corporation that is a “qualified REIT subsidiary” is not treated as a corporation separate from its parent REIT. All assets, liabilities and items of income, deduction and credit of a “qualified REIT subsidiary” are considered to be assets, liabilities and items of income, deduction and credit of the REIT. A “qualified REIT subsidiary” is a corporation, all of the capital stock of which is owned by the REIT. Thus, in applying the requirements described herein, any of our “qualified REIT subsidiaries” will be ignored, and all assets, liabilities and items of income, deduction and credit of such subsidiaries will be considered to be assets, liabilities and items of income, deduction and credit of our company. We currently have three any corporate subsidiaries, and after the Reorganization, we plan to have six qualified REIT subsidiaries, for each real property we will have acquired in the Reorganization.

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In the case of a REIT that is a partner in a partnership, the REIT is treated as owning its proportionate share of the assets of the partnership and as earning its allocable share of the gross income of the partnership for purposes of the applicable REIT qualification tests. Thus, our proportionate share of the assets, liabilities and items of income of our operating partnership will be treated as assets and gross income of our company for purposes of applying the requirements described in this prospectus.

Among other matters that must occur in order to have us become a REIT, we must distribute to our stockholders all of the earnings and profits accumulated by the Bus Companies prior to the conversion to a REIT which were not previously distributed. We have been advised that the total of the earnings and profits of the Bus Companies not previously distributed, including the gain on the transactions with New York City, is a sum of not more than $62,000,000. We propose to make a distribution of this amount in the following manner.

We will make a total of $20,000,000 of cash available for the distribution. We will also make a total of 5,564,454 shares of our common stock available for the distribution, valued at $11.14 per share. Since we expect all of the $20,000,000 of cash to be elected, we do not expect to issue more than 3,769,122 shares of common stock. The $11.14 value per share is based solely on appraisals of the Bus Companies’ assets and liabilities and is not based on market or trading values, and was derived by dividing such appraised value by the 13,769,122 shares of common stock we expect to be outstanding. Therefore, there is no assurance that our shareholders, after the Reorganization, will be able to realize that value (or any other particular value) for a share of our Common Stock. Each shareholder of the Bus Companies will be advised of the amount of the distribution to that shareholder, based on his or her share ownership, and will be entitled to elect the manner in which the distribution is to be made, for example, all cash, all stock, or a combination of cash and stock.

To the extent that the aggregate elections for cash exceed the total amount set forth above of $20,000,000, the cash portion of the distribution will be allocated among the electing shareholders in proportion to their elections and the balance of the distribution will be made in 3,769,122 shares of common stock valued at $11.14 per share. These shares of common stock are also being registered pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.

Income tests for our company

We must satisfy two gross income tests annually to qualify and maintain our qualification as a REIT. First, at least 75% of our gross income, excluding gross income from prohibited transactions, for each taxable year, must consist of income that we derive, directly or indirectly, from investments relating to real property or mortgages on real property or temporary investment income. Qualifying income for purposes of the 75% gross income test includes:

·        rents from real property;

·        interest on debt or obligations secured by mortgages on real property or on interests in real property; and

·        dividends or other distributions on and gain from the sale of shares in other REITs.

Second, at least 95% of our gross income, excluding gross income from prohibited transactions, for each taxable year must consist of income that is qualifying income for purposes of the 75% gross income test described above, dividends, other types of interest, gain from the sale or disposition of stock or securities, or any combination of the foregoing. The following paragraphs discuss the specific application of those tests to our company.

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Rents and interest income of our company

Rent that we receive from our tenants will qualify as “rents from real property” in satisfying the gross income requirements for a REIT described above only if the following conditions are met:

·        The amount of rent must not be based, in whole or in part, on the income or profits of any person, but may be based on a fixed percentage or percentages of gross receipts or sales.

·        Neither we nor a direct or indirect owner of 10% or more of our stock may own, actually or constructively, 10% or more of a tenant from whom we receive rent, known as a “related party tenant.”

·        If the rent attributable to the personal property leased in connection with a lease of our real property exceeds 15% of the total rent received under the lease, the rent that is attributable to personal property will not qualify as “rents from real property.”

We generally must not operate or manage our real property or furnish or render services to our tenants, other than through a taxable subsidiary which is subject to a special election (a taxable REIT subsidiary or “TRS”) or an “independent contractor” who is adequately compensated and from whom we do not derive revenue. However, we need not provide services through a TRS or an independent contractor, but instead may provide services directly, if the services are “usually or customarily rendered” in connection with the rental of space for occupancy only and are not otherwise considered “rendered to the occupant.” In addition, we may render a de minimis amount of “non-customary” services to the tenants of a property, other than through a TRS or an independent contractor, as long as our income from the services does not exceed 1% of our gross income from the property. We plan to use a TRS for management services the REIT is not permitted to provide.

We do not expect to charge rent for any of our properties that is based, in whole or in part, on the income or profits of any person, except by reason of being based on a fixed percentage of gross revenues, as described above. Furthermore, we have represented that, to the extent that the receipt of such rent would jeopardize our REIT status, we will not charge rent for any of our properties that is based, in whole or in part, on the income or profits of any person. In addition, we do not anticipate receiving rent from a related party tenant, and we have represented that, to the extent that the receipt of such rent would jeopardize our REIT status, we will not lease any of our properties to a related party tenant. We also do not anticipate that we will receive rent attributable to the personal property leased in connection with a lease of our real property that exceeds 15% of the total rent received under the lease. Furthermore, we have represented that, to the extent that the receipt of such rent would jeopardize our REIT status, we will not allow the rent attributable to personal property leased in connection with a lease of our real property to exceed 15% of the total rent received under the lease. Finally, we do not expect to furnish or render, other than under the 1% de minimis rule described above, “non-customary” services to our tenants other than through an independent contractor, and we have represented that, to the extent that the provision of such services would jeopardize our REIT status, we will not provide such services to our tenants other than through an independent contractor.

If our rent attributable to the personal property leased in connection with a lease of our real property exceeds 15% of the total rent we receive under the lease for a taxable year, the portion of the rent that is attributable to personal property will not be qualifying income for purposes of either the 75% or 95% gross income test. Thus, if such rent attributable to personal property, plus any other income that we receive during the taxable year that is not qualifying income for purposes of the 95% gross income test, exceeds 5% of our gross income during the year, we would lose our REIT status. Furthermore, if either (1) the rent we receive under a lease of our property is considered based, in whole or in part, on the income or profits of any person or (2) the tenant under such lease is a related party tenant, none of the rent we receive under such lease would qualify as “rents from real property.” In that case, if the rent we receive under such lease,

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plus any other income that we receive during the taxable year that is not qualifying income for purposes of the 95% gross income test, exceeds 5% of our gross income during the year, we would lose our REIT status. Finally, if the rent we receive under a lease of our property does not qualify as “rents from real property” because we furnish non-customary services to the tenant under such lease, other than through a TRS, a qualifying independent contractor or under the 1% de minimis exception described above, none of the rent we receive from the related party would qualify as “rents from real property.” In that case, if the rent we receive from such property, plus any other income that we receive during the taxable year that is not qualifying income for purposes of the 95% gross income test, exceeds 5% of our gross income during the year, we would lose our REIT status.

To the extent that we receive from our tenants reimbursements of amounts that the tenants are obligated to pay to third parties or penalties for the nonpayment or late payment of such amounts, those amounts should qualify as “rents from real property.” However, to the extent that we receive interest accrued on the late payment of the rent or other charges, that interest will not qualify as “rents from real property,” but instead will be qualifying income for purposes of the 95% gross income test. We may receive income not described above that is not qualifying income for purposes of the gross income tests. We will monitor the amount of non-qualifying income that our assets produce and we will manage our portfolio to comply at all times with the gross income tests.

For purposes of the 75% and 95% gross income tests, the term “interest” generally excludes any amount that is based in whole or in part on the income or profits of any person. However, the term “interest” generally does not exclude an amount solely because it is based on a fixed percentage or percentages of gross receipts or sales. Furthermore, if a loan contains a provision that entitles a REIT to a percentage of the borrower’s gain upon the sale of the secured property or a percentage of the appreciation in the property’s value as of a specific date, income attributable to such provision will be treated as gain from the sale of the secured property, which generally is qualifying income for purposes of the 75% and 95% gross income tests. In addition, interest received on debt obligations that are not secured by a mortgage on real property may not be qualified income, and would be excluded from income for purposes of the 75% and 95% gross income tests.

Unlike many other REITs, upon the Reorganization, we will have a substantial operation, namely the outdoor maintenance and paratransit operations, that will not generate qualifying income. The operations of this group will be engaged through one or more TRSs, including GTJ Co., Inc. The income of the TRSs will not be attributed to us for purposes of applying the 75% and 95% gross income tests. Dividends to us from the TRSs will qualify for the 95% income test.

Failure to satisfy our  income tests

If we fail to satisfy one or both of the 75% and 95% gross income tests for any taxable year, we nevertheless may qualify as a REIT for such year if we qualify for relief under the relief provisions of the federal income tax laws. Those relief provisions generally will be available if:

·        our failure to meet such tests is due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect; and

·        we attach a schedule of the sources of our income to our tax return.

We cannot predict, however, whether in all circumstances we would qualify for the relief provisions. In addition, as discussed above in “—Taxation of Our Company,” even if the relief provisions apply, we would incur a 100% tax on the gross income attributable to the greater of the amounts by which we fail the 75% and 95% gross income tests, multiplied by a fraction intended to reflect our profitability.

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Prohibited transaction rules

A REIT will incur a 100% tax on the net income derived from any sale or other disposition of property, other than foreclosure property, that the REIT holds primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business. We anticipate that none of our assets will be held for sale to customers and that a sale of any such asset would not be in the ordinary course of our business. Whether a REIT holds an asset “primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business” depends, however, on the facts and circumstances in effect from time to time, including those related to a particular asset. Nevertheless, we will attempt to comply with the terms of safe-harbor provisions in the federal income tax laws prescribing when an asset sale will not be characterized as a prohibited transaction, and will otherwise attempt to avoid any sale of assets that will be treated as being held “primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business.” We cannot provide assurance, however, that we can comply with such safe-harbor provisions or that we will avoid owning property that may be characterized as property that we hold “primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business.”

Asset tests of our company

To qualify as a REIT, we also must satisfy two asset tests at the close of each quarter of each taxable year. First, at least 75% of the value of our total assets must consist of:

·        cash or cash items, including receivables specified in the federal tax laws;

·        government securities;

·        interests in mortgages on real property;

·        stock of other REITs;

·        investments in stock or debt instruments but only during the one-year period following our receipt of new capital that we raise through equity offerings or offerings of debt with a term of at least five years; or

·        interests in real property, including leaseholds and options to acquire real property and leaseholds.

The second asset test has two components. First, of our investments not included in the 75% asset class, the value of our interest in any one issuer’s securities may not exceed 5% of the value of our total assets. Second, we may not own more than 10% of any one issuer’s outstanding securities as measured by vote or value. For purposes of both components of the second asset test, “securities” does not include our stock in other REITs or any qualified REIT subsidiary or our interest in any partnership.

We anticipate that, at all relevant times, (1) at least 75% of the value of our total assets will be represented by real estate assets, cash and cash items, including receivables, and government securities and (2) we will not own any securities in violation of the 5% or 10% asset tests. In addition, we will monitor the status of our assets for purposes of the various asset tests and we will manage our portfolio to comply at all times with such tests.

Our company is allowed to own up to 100% of the stock of TRSs, which can perform activities unrelated to our tenants, such as third-party management, development, and other independent business activities, as well as provide services to our tenants. We and our subsidiary must elect for the subsidiary to be treated as a TRS. We may not own more than 10% of the voting power or value of the stock of a taxable subsidiary that is not treated as a TRS. Overall, no more than 20% of our assets can consist of securities of TRSs, determined on a quarterly basis.

If we should fail to satisfy the asset tests at the end of a calendar quarter, we would not lose our REIT status if (1) we satisfied the asset tests at the close of the preceding calendar quarter and (2) the

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discrepancy between the value of our assets and the asset test requirements arose from changes in the market values of our assets and was not wholly or partly caused by an acquisition of one or more non-qualifying assets. If we did not satisfy the condition described in clause (2) of the preceding sentence, we still could avoid disqualification as a REIT by eliminating any discrepancy within 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter in which the discrepancy arose.

GTJ, which owns the outdoor maintenance businesses and paratransit business, will be a TRS. If the asset value of the outdoor maintenance and paratransit businesses would endanger our REIT status, we will consider the sale of the same, or distribution of the same to our stockholders in a “spin off” transaction.

Distribution requirements

To qualify as a REIT, each taxable year we must make distributions, other than capital gain dividends and deemed distributions of retained capital gain, to our stockholders in an aggregate amount at least equal to:

·        the sum of (1) 90% of our “REIT taxable income,” computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding our net capital gain or loss, and (2) 90% of our after-tax net income, if any, from foreclosure property; minus

·        the sum of specified items of non-cash income.

We must pay such distributions in the taxable year to which they relate, or in the following taxable year if we declare the distribution before we timely file our federal income tax return for such year and pay the distribution on or before the first regular dividend payment date after such declaration and no later than the close of the subsequent tax year. At the present time, we plan to make distributions on a quarterly basis.

We will pay federal income tax on any taxable income, including net capital gain, that we do not distribute to our stockholders. Furthermore, if we fail to distribute during a calendar year or, in the case of distributions with declaration and record dates falling in the last three months of the calendar year, by the end of January following such calendar year, at least the sum of:

·        85% of our REIT ordinary income for such year;

·        95% of our REIT capital gain income for such year; and

·        any undistributed taxable income from prior periods;

we will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the excess of such required distribution over the amounts we actually distributed. We may elect to retain and pay income tax on the net long-term capital gain we receive in a taxable year. If we so elect, we will be treated as having distributed any such retained amount for purposes of the 4% excise tax described above. We intend to make timely distributions sufficient to satisfy the annual distribution requirements.

From time to time, we may experience timing differences between (1) our actual receipt of income and actual payment of deductible expenses and (2) the inclusion of that income and deduction of such expenses in arriving at our REIT taxable income. In that case, we still would be required to recognize such excess as income in the taxable year in which the difference arose even though we do have the corresponding cash on hand. Further, it is possible that, from time to time, we may be allocated a share of net capital gain attributable to the sale of depreciated property which exceeds our allocable share of cash attributable to that sale. Therefore, we may have less cash available for distribution than is necessary to meet the applicable distribution requirement or to avoid corporate income tax or the excise tax imposed on

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undistributed income. In such a situation, we might be required to borrow money or raise funds by issuing additional stock.

We may be able to correct a failure to meet the distribution requirements for a year by paying “deficiency dividends” to our stockholders in a later year. We may include such deficiency dividends in our deduction for dividends paid for the earlier year. Although we may be able to avoid income tax on amounts we distribute as deficiency dividends, we will be required to pay interest to the Internal Revenue Service based on the amount of any deduction we take for deficiency dividends.

Record keeping requirements

We must maintain specified records in order to qualify as a REIT. In addition, to avoid a monetary penalty, we must request on an annual basis information from our stockholders designed to disclose the actual ownership of our outstanding stock. We intend to comply with such requirements.

Our failure to qualify as a REIT

If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, and no relief provision applies, we will be subject to federal income tax and any applicable alternative minimum tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates. In such a year, we would not be able to deduct amounts paid out to stockholders in calculating our taxable income. In fact, we would not be required to distribute any amounts to our stockholders in such year. In such event, to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, all distributions to our stockholders would be taxable as ordinary income. Subject to limitations in the federal income tax laws, corporate stockholders might be eligible for the dividends received deduction. Unless we qualified for relief under specific statutory provisions, we also would be disqualified from taxation as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which we ceased to qualify as a REIT. We cannot predict whether in all circumstances we would qualify for such statutory relief.

US taxation of our stockholders on account of REIT operations

As long as we qualify as a REIT, a taxable “U.S. stockholder” must take into account, as ordinary income, distributions out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits and that we do not designate as capital gain dividends or that we retain as long-term capital gain. The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 reduced the tax rate for qualified dividend income to 15%. However, dividends from REITs generally are not subject to this lower rate. REIT dividends paid to a U.S. stockholder that is a corporation will not qualify for the dividends received deduction generally available to corporations, except that dividends we receive from taxable companies, including our TRSs, and then distribute to our stockholders, will qualify for the lower rate. As used herein, the term “U.S. stockholder” means a holder of our common stock that for U.S. federal income tax purposes is:

·        a citizen or resident of the United States;

·        a corporation, partnership, or other entity created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or of an political subdivision thereof;

·        an estate whose income from sources without the United States is includable in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its connection with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States; or

·        any trust with respect to which (A) a U.S. court is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of such trust and (B) one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

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A U.S. stockholder generally will recognize distributions that we designate as capital gain dividends as long-term capital gain without regard to the period for which the U.S. stockholder has held our common stock. We generally will designate our capital gain dividends as either 15% or 25% rate distributions. A corporate U.S. stockholder, however, may be required to treat up to 20% of capital gain dividends as ordinary income.

We may elect to retain and pay income tax on the net long-term capital gain that is received in a taxable year. In that case, a U.S. stockholder would be taxed on its proportionate share of our undistributed long-term capital gain. The U.S. stockholder would receive a credit or refund for its proportionate share of the tax we paid. The U.S. stockholder would increase the basis in its stock by the amount of its proportionate share of our undistributed long-term capital gain, minus its share of the tax we paid.

If a distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits but does not exceed the adjusted basis of a U.S. stockholder’s common stock, the U.S. stockholder will not incur tax on the distribution. Instead, such distribution will reduce the stockholder’s adjusted basis of its common stock. A U.S. stockholder will recognize a distribution that exceeds both our current and accumulated earnings and profits and the U.S. stockholder’s adjusted basis in its common stock as long-term capital gain, or short-term capital gain if the common stock has been held for one year or less, assuming the common stock is a capital asset in the hands of the U.S. stockholder. In addition, if we declare a distribution in October, November or December of any year that is payable to a U.S. stockholder of record on a specified date in any such month, to the extent of the REIT’s earnings and profits not already distributed, such distribution shall be treated as both paid by us and received by the U.S. stockholder on December 31 of such year, provided that we actually pay the distribution during January of the following calendar year. We will notify U.S. stockholders after the close of our taxable year as to the portions of the distributions attributable to that year that constitute ordinary income or capital gain dividends.

Taxation of U.S. stockholders on their disposition of our common stock

In general, a U.S. stockholder who is not a dealer in securities must treat any gain or loss realized upon a taxable disposition of the common stock as long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. stockholder has held the common stock for more than one year and otherwise as short-term capital gain or loss. However, a U.S. stockholder generally must treat any loss upon a sale or exchange of common stock held by such stockholder for six months or less as a long-term capital loss to the extent of capital gain dividends and other distributions from us that such U.S. stockholder treats as long-term capital gain. All or a portion of any loss a U.S. stockholder realizes upon a taxable disposition of the common stock may be disallowed if the U.S. stockholder purchases other shares of common stock within 30 days before or after the disposition.

Capital gains and losses

A taxpayer generally must hold a capital asset for more than one year for gain or loss derived from its sale or exchange to be treated as long-term capital gain or loss. The highest marginal individual income tax rate for the year 2006 is 35%. The maximum tax rate on long-term capital gain applicable to non-corporate taxpayers is generally 15% for sales and exchanges of assets held for more than one year. For taxable years ending after December 31, 2010, the maximum tax rate on long-term capital gains will increase to 20%. The maximum tax rate on long-term capital gain from the sale or exchange of depreciable real property is 25% to the extent that such gain would have been treated as ordinary income if the property were a type of depreciable property other than real property. With respect to distributions that we designate as capital gain dividends and any retained capital gain that we are deemed to distribute, we generally may designate whether such a distribution is taxable to our non-corporate stockholders at a 15% or 25% rate. Thus, the tax rate differential between capital gain and ordinary income for non-corporate taxpayers may be

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significant. In addition, the characterization of income as capital gain or ordinary income may affect the deductibility of capital losses. A non-corporate taxpayer may deduct capital losses not offset by capital gains against its ordinary income only up to a maximum annual amount of $3,000. A non-corporate taxpayer may carry forward unused capital losses indefinitely. A corporate taxpayer must pay tax on its net capital gain at ordinary corporate rates. A corporate taxpayer can deduct capital losses only to the extent of capital gains, with unused losses being carried back three years and forward five years.

Basis of Bus Company shareholders in our common stock

Our common stock will be issued to the Bus Company shareholders in the Reorganization in exchange for their shares of common stock of the Bus Companies. Accordingly, their basis in the Bus Company shares, and the holding period of such shares, will be carried over to our shares. It is our understanding that substantially all of the Bus Company shares were received by gift or inherited. The basis of shares received as a gift would generally be the donor’s basis. The basis of shares received by inheritance would generally be the value of such shares in the decedent’s estate. Bus Company shareholders may find it difficult to establish the basis of the same, and should consult with their tax advisors. To the extent they are unable to establish their basis, upon a distribution to them in excess of our earnings, or a sale of our shares by them, the full amount of such distribution or sale proceeds may be taxable to them, since they have the burden of establishing their basis in our shares.

Information reporting requirements and backup withholding

We will report to our stockholders and to the Internal Revenue Service the amount of distributions we pay during each calendar year, and the amount of tax we withhold, if any. Under the backup withholding rules, a stockholder may be subject to backup withholding at the rate of 28% with respect to distributions unless such holder either:

·        is a corporation or comes within another exempt category and, when required, demonstrates this fact; or

·        provides a taxpayer identification number, certifies as to no loss of exemption from backup withholding, and otherwise complies with the applicable requirements of the backup withholding rules.

A stockholder who does not provide us with his or its correct taxpayer identification number also may be subject to penalties imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. Any amount paid as backup withholding will be creditable against the stockholder’s income tax liability. In addition, we may be required to withhold a portion of capital gain distributions to any stockholders who fail to certify their non-foreign status to us. The Treasury Department has issued regulations regarding the backup withholding rules as applied to non-U.S. stockholders.

Taxation of tax-exempt stockholders

Tax-exempt entities, including qualified employee pension and profit sharing trusts and individual retirement accounts and annuities, generally are exempt from federal income taxation. However, they are subject to taxation on their unrelated business taxable income. While many investments in real estate generate unrelated business taxable income, the Internal Revenue Service has issued a published ruling that dividend distributions from a REIT to an exempt employee pension trust do not constitute unrelated business taxable income, provided that the exempt employee pension trust does not otherwise use the shares of the REIT in an unrelated trade or business of the pension trust. Based on that ruling, amounts that we distribute to tax-exempt stockholders generally should not constitute unrelated business taxable income. However, if a tax-exempt stockholder were to finance its acquisition of the common stock with debt, a portion of the income that it receives from us would constitute unrelated business taxable income

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under the “debt-financed property” rules. Furthermore, social clubs, voluntary employee benefit associations, supplemental unemployment benefit trusts, and qualified group legal services plans that are exempt from taxation under special provisions of the federal income tax laws are subject to different unrelated business taxable income rules, which generally will require them to characterize distributions that they receive from us as unrelated business taxable income. Finally, in some circumstances, a qualified employee pension or profit sharing trust that owns more than 10% of our stock is required to treat a percentage of the dividends that it receives from us as unrelated business taxable income. The percentage of the dividends that the tax-exempt trust must treat as unrelated business taxable income is equal to the gross income we derive from an unrelated trade or business, determined as if our company were a pension trust, divided by our total gross income for the year in which we pay the dividends. The unrelated business taxable income rule applies to a pension trust holding more than 10% of our stock only if:

·        the percentage of the dividends that the tax-exempt trust must otherwise treat as unrelated business taxable income is at least 5%;

·        we qualify as a REIT by reason of the modification of the rule requiring that no more than 50% of our shares be owned by five or fewer individuals that allows the beneficiaries of the pension trust to be treated as holding our stock in proportion to their actuarial interests in the pension trust; and

·        either (A) one pension trust owns more than 25% of the value of our stock or (B) a group of pension trusts individually holding more than 10% of the value of our stock collectively owns more than 50% of the value of our stock.

Taxation of non-U.S. stockholders

The rules governing U.S. federal income taxation of nonresident alien individuals, foreign corporations, foreign partnerships, and other foreign stockholders are complex. This section is only a summary of such rules. We urge those non-U.S. stockholders, if any, to consult their own tax advisers to determine the impact of federal, state, and local income tax laws on ownership of the common stock, including any reporting requirements.

A non-U.S. stockholder that receives a distribution that is not attributable to gain from our sale or exchange of U.S. real property interests, as defined below, and that we do not designate as a capital gain dividend or retained capital gain will recognize ordinary income to the extent that we pay such distribution out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits. A withholding tax equal to 30% of the gross amount of the distribution ordinarily will apply to such distribution unless an applicable tax treaty reduces or eliminates the tax. However, if a distribution is treated as effectively connected with the non-U.S. stockholder’s conduct of a U.S. trade or business, the non-U.S. stockholder generally will be subject to federal income tax on the distribution at graduated rates, in the same manner as U.S. stockholders are taxed with respect to such distributions. A non-U.S. stockholder may also be subject to the 30% branch profits tax. We plan to withhold U.S. income tax at the rate of 30% on the gross amount of any such distribution paid to a non-U.S. stockholder unless either:

·        a lower treaty rate applies and the non-U.S. stockholder files the required form evidencing eligibility for that reduced rate with us; or

·        the non-U.S. stockholder files an IRS Form W-8ECI with us claiming that the distribution is effectively connected income.

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued regulations with respect to the withholding requirements for distributions made after December 31, 2000, and we will comply with these regulations.

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distribution will reduce the adjusted basis of such stock. A non-U.S. stockholder will be subject to tax on a distribution that exceeds both our current and accumulated earnings and profits and the adjusted basis of its common stock, if the non-U.S. stockholder otherwise would be subject to tax on gain from the sale or disposition of its common stock, as described below. Because we generally cannot determine at the time we make a distribution whether or not the distribution will exceed our current and accumulated earnings and profits, we normally will withhold tax on the entire amount of any distribution at the same rate as we would withhold on a dividend. However, a non-U.S. stockholder may obtain a refund of amounts that we withhold if it later determines that a distribution in fact exceeded our current and accumulated earnings and profits.

For any year in which we qualify as a REIT, a non-U.S. stockholder will incur tax on distributions that are attributable to gain from our sale or exchange of “U.S. real property interests” under special provisions of the federal income tax laws. The term “U.S. real property interests” includes interests in U.S. real property and stock in corporations at least 50% of whose assets consists of interests in U.S. real property. Under those rules, a non-U.S. stockholder is taxed on distributions attributable to gain from sales of U.S. real property interests as if such gain were effectively connected with a U.S. business of the non-U.S. stockholder. A non-U.S. stockholder thus would be taxed on such a distribution at the normal capital gain rates applicable to U.S. stockholders and might also be subject to the alternative minimum tax. A nonresident alien individual also might be subject to a special alternative minimum tax. A non-U.S. corporate stockholder not entitled to treaty relief or exemption also may be subject to the 30% branch profits tax on such distributions. We must withhold 35% of any distribution that we could designate as a capital gain dividend. A non-U.S. stockholder will receive a credit against its tax liability for the amount we withhold.

A non-U.S. stockholder generally will not incur tax under the provisions applicable to distributions that are attributable to gain from the sale of U.S. real property interests on gain from the sale of its common stock as long as at all times non-U.S. persons hold, directly or indirectly, less than 50% in value of our stock. We cannot assure you that this test will be met. If the gain on the sale of the common stock were taxed under those provisions, a non-U.S. stockholder would be taxed in the same manner as U.S. stockholders with respect to such gain, subject to applicable alternative minimum tax, a special alternative minimum tax in the case of nonresident alien individuals, and the possible application of the 30% branch profits tax in the case of non-U.S. corporations. Furthermore, a non-U.S. stockholder will incur tax on gain not subject to the provisions applicable to distributions that are attributable to gain from the rule of U.S. real property interests if either:

·        the gain is effectively connected with the non-U.S. stockholder’s U.S. trade or business, in which case the non-U.S. stockholder will be subject to the same treatment as U.S. stockholders with respect to such gain; or

·        the non-U.S. stockholder is a nonresident alien individual who was present in the U.S. for 183 days or more during the taxable year, in which case the non-U.S. stockholder will incur a 30% tax on his capital gains.

Other tax consequences

We and/or you may be subject to state and local tax in various states and localities, including those states and localities in which we or you transact business, own property, or reside. The state and local tax treatment in such jurisdictions may differ from the federal income tax treatment described above. Consequently, you should consult your own tax adviser regarding the effect of state and local tax laws upon an investment in our common stock.

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DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK

Introduction

The following description of our capital stock highlights certain provisions of our charter and bylaws as in effect as of the date of this prospectus. Because it is a description of what is contained in our charter and bylaws, it may not contain all the information that is important to you.

Our common stock

Under our charter, we will have 100,000,000 authorized shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share, available for issuance. We have authorized the issuance of up to 15,564,454 shares of our common stock in connection with the Reorganization and the earnings and profits distribution described elsewhere in this prospectus although we expect only 13,769,122 shares to be issued. We have also reserved 1,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2006 Plan. The common stock offered by this prospectus, when issued, will be duly authorized, fully paid and nonassessable. The common stock is not convertible or subject to redemption.

Holders of our common stock:

·        are entitled to receive distributions authorized by our board of directors after payment of, or provision for, full cumulative distributions on and any required redemptions of shares of preferred stock then outstanding;

·        are entitled to share ratably in the distributable assets of our company remaining after satisfaction of the prior preferential rights of the preferred stock and the satisfaction of all of our debts and liabilities in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation or dissolution of our company; and

·        do not have preference, conversion, exchange, sinking fund, redemption or appraisal rights or preemptive rights to subscribe for any of our securities.

Except as otherwise provided, all shares of our common stock will have equal voting rights. Because our stockholders do not have cumulative voting rights, holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock can elect our directors standing for election at any given time. The voting rights per share of our equity securities issued in the future will be established by our board of directors.

Our charter provides that we may not, without the affirmative vote of stockholders holding at least a majority of all the shares entitled to vote on the matter:

·        amend our charter, including, by way of illustration, amendments to provisions relating to director qualifications, fiduciary duty, liability and indemnification, conflicts of interest, investment policies or investment restrictions, except for amendments with respect to classifications and reclassifications of our capital stock and increases or decreases in the aggregate number of shares of our stock or the number of shares of stock of any class or series;

·        sell all or substantially all of our assets other than in the ordinary course of our business or as otherwise permitted by law;

·        cause a merger or reorganization of our company except as permitted by law; or

·        dissolve or liquidate our company.

Further, only stockholders holding two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock may remove a director for cause for which they vote at a meeting of stockholders. Each stockholder entitled to vote on a matter may do so at a meeting in person or by a proxy executed in writing or in any other manner permitted by law directing the manner in which he or she desires that his or her vote be cast. Any such proxy must be received by our board of directors prior to the date on which the vote is taken. Stockholders may take

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action without a meeting if a unanimous consent setting forth the action is given in writing or by electronic transmission by each stockholder entitled to vote on the matter.

Our preferred stock

Our charter authorizes our board of directors without further stockholder action to provide for the issuance of up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, in one or more series, with such voting powers and with such terms, preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions, qualifications and terms or conditions of redemption, as our board of directors shall approve. As of the date of this prospectus, there are no preferred shares outstanding and we have no present plans to issue any preferred shares. There is no requirement that a majority of the independent directors approve the issuance of preferred stock. We have authorized a Series A Preferred Stock consisting of 500,000 shares of Preferred Stock in connection with our Shareholders Rights Plan.

Issuance by us of additional securities and debt instruments

Our board of directors is authorized to issue additional securities, including common stock, preferred stock, convertible preferred stock and convertible debt, for cash, property or other consideration on such terms as they may deem advisable and to classify or reclassify any unissued shares of capital stock of our company without approval of our stockholders. We may issue debt obligations with conversion privileges on such terms and conditions as the board of directors may determine, whereby the holders of such debt obligations may acquire our common stock or preferred stock. We may also issue warrants, options and rights to buy shares on such terms as the directors deem advisable subject to certain restrictions in our charter, despite the possible dilution in the value of the outstanding shares which may result from the exercise of such warrants, options or rights to buy shares, as part of a ratable issue to stockholders, as part of a private or public offering or as part of other financial arrangements. Our board of directors, with the requisite approval of our stockholders, may also amend our charter from time to time to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares of our stock or the number of shares of stock of any class or series that we have authority to issue.

Restrictions on ownership and transfer of our common stock

In order to qualify as a REIT under the federal tax laws, we must meet several requirements concerning the ownership of our outstanding capital stock. Specifically, no more than 50% in value of our outstanding capital stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer persons, as defined in the federal income tax laws to include specified private foundations, employee benefit plans and trusts, and charitable trusts, during the last half of a taxable year, other than our first REIT taxable year. Moreover, 100 or more persons must own our outstanding shares of capital stock during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months or during a proportionate part of a shorter taxable year, other than our first REIT taxable year.

Because our board of directors believes it is essential for our company to qualify and continue to qualify as a REIT and for other corporate purposes, our charter, subject to the exceptions described below, provides that no person may own, or be deemed to own by virtue of the attribution provisions of the federal income tax laws, more than 9.9% of:

·        the value of outstanding shares of our capital stock; or

·        the value or number (whichever is more restrictive) of outstanding shares of our common stock.

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Our charter provides that, subject to the exceptions described below, any transfer of capital stock that would:

·        result in any person owning, directly or indirectly, shares of our capital stock in excess of the foregoing ownership limitations;

·        result in our capital stock being owned by fewer than 100 persons, determined without reference to any rules of attribution;

·        result in our company being “closely held” under the federal income tax laws;

·        cause our company to own, actually or constructively, 9.9% or more of the ownership interests in a tenant of our real property, under the federal income tax laws; or

·        before our shares constitute a class of “publicly-offered securities,” result in 25% or more of our shares being owned by ERISA investors;

will be null and void, with the intended transferee acquiring no rights in such shares of stock, or result in such shares being designated as shares-in-trust and transferred automatically to a trust effective on the day before the purported transfer of such shares. The record holder of the shares that are designated as shares-in-trust, or the prohibited owner, will be required to submit such number of shares of capital stock to our company for registration in the name of the trust. We will designate the trustee, but he will not be affiliated with our company. The beneficiary of the trust will be one or more charitable organizations that are named by our company.

Shares-in-trust will remain shares of issued and outstanding capital stock and will be entitled to the same rights and privileges as all other stock of the same class or series. The trust will receive all dividends and distributions on the shares-in-trust and will hold such dividends or distributions in trust for the benefit of the beneficiary. The trust will vote all shares-in-trust. The trust will designate a permitted transferee of the shares-in-trust, provided that the permitted transferee purchases such shares-in-trust for valuable consideration and acquires such shares-in-trust without such acquisition resulting in a transfer to another trust.

Our charter requires that the prohibited owner of the shares-in-trust pay to the trust the amount of any dividends or distributions received by the prohibited owner that are attributable to any shares-in-trust and the record date of which was on or after the date that such shares of stock became shares-in-trust. The prohibited owner generally will receive from the trust the lesser of:

·        the price per share such prohibited owner paid for the shares of capital stock that were designated as shares-in-trust or, in the case of a gift or devise, the market price per share on the date of such transfer; or

·        the price per share received by the trust from the sale of such shares-in-trust.

The trust will distribute to the beneficiary any amounts received by the trust in excess of the amounts to be paid to the prohibited owner.

The shares-in-trust will be deemed to have been offered for sale to our company, or our designee, at a price per share equal to the lesser of:

·        the price per share in the transaction that created such shares-in-trust or, in the case of a gift or devise, the market price per share on the date of such transfer; or

·        the market price per share on the date that our company, or our designee, accepts such offer.

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We will have the right to accept such offer for a period of 90 days after the later of the date of the purported transfer which resulted in such shares-in-trust or the date we determine in good faith that a transfer resulting in such shares-in-trust occurred.

“Market price” on any date means the average of the closing prices for the five consecutive trading days ending on such date. The “closing price” refers to the last quoted price as reported by the primary securities exchange or market on which our stock is then listed or quoted for trading. If our stock is not so listed or quoted at the time of determination of the market price, our board of directors will determine the market price in good faith.

If you acquire or attempt to acquire shares of our capital stock in violation of the foregoing restrictions, or if you owned common or preferred shares that were transferred to a trust, then we will require you immediately to give us written notice of such event and to provide us with such other information as we may request in order to determine the effect, if any, of such transfer on our status as a REIT.

If you own, directly or indirectly, more than 5%, or such lower percentages as required under the federal income tax laws, of our outstanding shares of stock, then you must, within 30 days after January 1 of each year, provide to us a written statement or affidavit stating your name and address, the number of shares of capital stock owned directly or indirectly, and a description of how such shares are held. In addition, each direct or indirect stockholder shall provide to us such additional information as we may request in order to determine the effect, if any, of such ownership on our status as a REIT and to ensure compliance with the ownership limits.

The ownership limits generally will not apply to the acquisition of shares of capital stock by an underwriter that participates in a public offering of such shares. In addition, our board of directors, upon receipt of a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service or an opinion of counsel and upon such other conditions as our board of directors may direct, may exempt a person from the ownership limits. However, the ownership limits will continue to apply until our board of directors determines that it is no longer in the best interests of our company to attempt to qualify, or to continue to qualify, as a REIT.

All certificates representing our common or preferred shares, if any, will bear a legend referring to the restrictions described above.

The ownership limits in our charter may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a takeover or other transaction or change in control of our company that might involve a premium price for your shares or otherwise be in your interest.

Our Stockholder Rights Plan

We have adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan. Under the Stockholder Rights Plan, each share of our common stock issued shall include one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”). Each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from us one one-thousandth of a share of our Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Shares”), at a price of $50.00 per one one-thousandth of a Preferred Share (the “Purchase Price”), subject to adjustment. The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in a Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) between us and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent (the “Rights Agent”), a copy of which was filed with the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. Every statement herein is qualified by the terms of the Rights Agreement . Each Right alternatively entitles the holder to purchase $50.00 of our common stock from us at one-half of its then fair market value.

Until the earlier to occur of (i) 10 days following a public announcement that a person or group of affiliated or associated persons (other than (A) the Company, (B) a majority-owned subsidiary of the Company, (C) any employee benefit plan of the Company, or (D) any entity holding common stocks for or

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pursuant to the terms of any such plan) have acquired beneficial ownership of fifteen (15%) percent or more of our outstanding common stock or (ii) 10 business days (or such later date as may be determined by action of the board of directors prior to such time as any person or group of affiliated persons becomes an Acquiring Person) following the commencement of, or announcement of an intention to make, a tender offer or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in the beneficial ownership by a person or group of fifteen (15%) percent or more of our outstanding common stock (the earlier of such dates being called the “Distribution Date”), the Rights will be evidenced, with respect to any of the common stock certificates outstanding by such common stock certificate.

The Rights Agreement provides that until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption or expiration of the Rights), the Rights will be transferred with and only with our common stock. Until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption or expiration of the Rights), our common stock certificates issued will contain a notation incorporating the Rights Agreement by reference. Until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption or expiration of the Rights), the surrender for transfer of any certificates for common stock will also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the common stock represented by such certificate. As soon as practicable following the Distribution Date, separate certificates evidencing the Rights (“Right Certificates”) will be mailed to holders of record of the common stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date and such separate Right Certificates alone will then evidence the Rights.

The Rights are not exercisable until the Distribution Date. The Rights will expire on December 31, 2016 (the “Final Expiration Date”), unless the Final Expiration Date is extended or unless the Rights are earlier redeemed or exchanged by us, in each case, as described below.

The Purchase Price payable, and the number of Preferred Shares or other securities or property issuable, upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Preferred Shares, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Shares of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase Preferred Shares at a price, or securities convertible into Preferred Shares with a conversion price, less than the then-current market price of the Preferred Shares or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Shares of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends paid out of earnings or retained earnings or dividends payable in Preferred Shares) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above).

The number of outstanding Rights and the Preferred Shares or common stock issuable upon exercise of each Right are also subject to adjustment in the event of a stock split of the common stock or a stock dividend on the common stock payable in common stock or subdivisions, consolidations or combinations of the common stock occurring, in any such case, prior to the Distribution Date.

Preferred Shares purchased upon exercise of the Rights will not be redeemable. Each Preferred Share will be entitled to a minimum preferential quarterly dividend payment of $1 per share but will be entitled to an aggregate dividend of 1000 times the dividend declared per common stock, or if the Preferred Shares are then convertible, on an “as converted” basis. In the event of liquidation, the holders of the Preferred Shares will be entitled to a minimum preferential liquidation payment of $50,000 per share but will be entitled to an aggregate payment of 1000 times the payment made per common stock, or if the Preferred Shares are then convertible, on an “as converted” basis. Each Preferred Share will have 1000 votes, voting together with the common stocks, or if the Preferred Shares are then convertible, on an “as converted” basis. Finally, in the event of any merger, consolidation or other transaction in which common stocks are exchanged, each Preferred Share will be entitled to receive 1000 times the amount received per common stock, or if the Preferred Shares are then convertible, on an “as converted” basis. These rights are protected by customary anti-dilution provisions.

From and after the Distribution Date, the liquidation amount of the Preferred Shares ($50,000 per share) is convertible into shares of common stock at a rate of 50% of the market value of the common

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stock on the Distribution Date, subject to adjustment for stock splits, combinations and distributions, and for mergers and asset acquisitions. Thereafter, voting and dividend rights will be based on the common stock equivalent of the Preferred Shares, that is, each Preferred Share, for such purpose, shall be treated as if it had been fully converted into shares of common stock.

In the event that we are acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction or 50% or more of our consolidated assets or earning power are sold after a person or group has become an Acquiring Person, proper provision will be made so that each holder of a Right will thereafter have the right to receive, upon the exercise thereof at the then current exercise price of the Right, that number of shares of common stock of the acquiring company which at the time of such transaction will have a market value of two times the exercise price of the Right. In the event that any person or group of affiliated or associated persons becomes an Acquiring Person, proper provision shall be made so that each holder of a Right, other than Rights beneficially owned by the Acquiring Person (which will thereafter be void), will thereafter have the right to receive upon exercise that number of shares of common stocks having a market value of two times the exercise price of the Right.

At any time after any person or group becomes an Acquiring Person and prior to the acquisition by such person or group of 50% or more of the outstanding common stocks, our board of directors may, at its option, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void) for one-half of the number of common stocks, one-thousandths of Preferred Shares or other securities or property for which the Rights are then exercisable.

With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional Preferred Shares will be issued (other than fractions which are integral multiples of one one-thousandth of a Preferred Share, which may, at our election, be evidenced by depositary receipts) and in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Preferred Shares on the last trading day prior to the date of exercise.

At any time prior to such time as any person becomes an Acquiring Person, our board of directors may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.0001 per Right (the “Redemption Price”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time on such basis with such conditions as the board of directors in its sole discretion may establish. Immediately upon any redemption of the Rights, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price.

The terms of the Rights may be amended by our board of directors without the consent of the holders of the Rights, including an amendment to lower certain thresholds described above to not less than the greater of (i) the sum of .001 % and the largest percentage of the outstanding common stocks then known to us to be beneficially owned by any person or group of affiliated or associated persons (other than an excepted person) and (ii) 10%, except that from and after such time as any person or group of affiliated or associated persons becomes an Acquiring Person no such amendment may adversely affect the interests of the holders of the Rights.

Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.

SHARE REPURCHASES

Our board of directors, in its sole discretion, may determine to offer to repurchase shares of our common stock from time to time. Should the board of directors make such determination, it will communicate the same to all stockholders in writing at their addresses set forth on the stockholder records

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of the company and will comply with applicable law. The offer, if made, shall be on such terms as the board of directors, in its sole and absolute discretion, may determine.

CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF MARYLAND CORPORATE LAW AND OUR CHARTER
AND BYLAWS

The following is a summary of certain provisions of Maryland law, our charter and our bylaws in effect as of the date of this prospectus.

Our charter and bylaws

Stockholder rights and related matters are governed by the Maryland General Corporation Law, or MGCL, and our charter and bylaws. Our board of directors approved our charter and bylaws. A majority of our independent directors must approve or ratify any subsequent amendment to our charter and bylaws. Provisions of our charter and bylaws, which are summarized below, are likely to make it more difficult to change the composition of our board of directors and are likely to discourage or make more difficult any attempt by a person or group to obtain control of our company.

Stockholders’ meetings

An annual meeting of our stockholders will be held upon reasonable notice for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. A special meeting of our stockholders may be called in the manner provided in the bylaws, including by the president or a majority of our board of directors or a majority of the independent directors, and will be called by the secretary upon written request of stockholders holding in the aggregate at least 25% of the outstanding shares. Upon receipt of a written request, either in person or by mail, stating the purpose(s) of the meeting, we will provide all stockholders, within 10 days after receipt of this request, written notice, either in person or by mail, of a meeting and the purpose of such meeting to be held on a date not less than 10 nor more than 90 days after the distribution of such notice, at a time and place specified in the request, or if none is specified, at a time and place convenient to our stockholders. At any meeting of the stockholders, each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share owned of record on the applicable record date. In general, the presence in person or by proxy of a majority of the outstanding shares constitutes a quorum, and the majority vote of our stockholders will be binding on all of our stockholders.

Our board of directors

Our charter provides that the number of directors of our company shall be seven, which number may be increased or decreased pursuant to the By-laws, provided such number may not be fewer than three or more than fifteen. A majority of the directors will be independent directors. This provision may only be amended by a vote of our stockholders holding at least two-thirds of our voting securities. A vacancy in our board of directors caused by the death, resignation or incapacity of a director or by an increase in the number of directors may be filled only by the vote of a majority of the remaining directors, even if the remaining directors do not constitute a quorum, and any director elected to fill a vacancy will serve for the remainder of the full term of the directorship in which the vacancy occurred. With respect to a vacancy created by the death, resignation or incapacity of an independent director, the remaining independent directors will nominate a replacement. Any director may resign at any time and may be removed with cause by our stockholders owning at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares.

Because holders of common stock have no right to cumulative voting for the election of directors, at each annual meeting of stockholders, the holders of the shares of common stock with a majority of the voting power of the common stock will be able to elect all of the directors.

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We have a staggered board of directors, with each director having a three year term once a full cycle of elections take place. Accordingly, only approximately one-third of the directors are to be elected at any annual meeting. At the present time, two of our seven directors will serve until the 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, two of our directors will serve until the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders and three of our directors will serve until the 2009 annual meeting of stockholders.

Fiduciary duties

Our directors are deemed to be in a fiduciary relationship to us and our stockholders and our directors have a fiduciary duty to the stockholders to supervise our executives.

Limitation of liability and indemnification of our directors and officers

We have included in our charter a provision limiting the liability of our directors and officers to us and our stockholders for money damages, except as may be required by Maryland law.

We will indemnify our present and former directors and officers, among others, against judgments, penalties, fines, settlements and reasonable expenses actually incurred by them in connection with any proceeding to which they may be made a party by reason of their service in those or other capacities unless it is established that:

·        the act or omission of the director or officer was material to the matter giving rise to the proceeding and (1) was committed in bad faith or (2) was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty,

·        the director or officer actually received an improper personal benefit in money, property or services, or

·        in the case of any criminal proceeding, the director or officer had reasonable cause to believe that the act or omission was unlawful.

However, we shall not indemnify for an adverse judgment in a suit by or in the right of the corporation or for a judgment of liability on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received, unless in either case a court orders indemnification and then only for expenses.

Our charter provides that none of our directors or officers will be liable to our company or our stockholders for money damages and that we will indemnify and pay or reimburse reasonable expenses in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding to our directors, our officers, their affiliates and any individual who, while our director or officer at our request, served as a director, trustee, partner or officer of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise for losses they may incur by reason of their service in those capacities; provided, however, we will not indemnify or hold harmless our directors and officers unless all of the following conditions are met:

·        the party was acting on behalf of or performing services on the part of our company;

·        our directors and officers have determined, in good faith, that the course of conduct which caused the loss or liability was in the best interests of our company;

·        such indemnification or agreement to be held harmless is recoverable only out of our net assets and not from our stockholders; and

·        such liability or loss was not the result of:

·        negligence or misconduct by our officers or directors (other than the independent directors); or

·        gross negligence or willful misconduct by the independent directors.

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The SEC takes the position that indemnification against liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 is against public policy and unenforceable. Furthermore, our charter prohibits us from indemnifying our directors for liabilities arising from or out of a violation of state or federal securities laws, unless one or more of the following conditions are met:

·        there has been a successful determination on the merits of each count involving alleged securities law violations as to the party seeking indemnification;

·        such claims have been dismissed with prejudice on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction as to the party seeking indemnification; or

·        a court of competent jurisdiction approves a settlement of the claims against the party seeking indemnification and finds that indemnification of the settlement and related costs should be made and the court considering the request has been advised of the position of the Securities and Exchange Commission and of the published opinions of any state securities regulatory authority in which shares of our stock were offered and sold as to indemnification for securities law violations.

We may advance amounts to persons entitled to indemnification for reasonable expenses and costs incurred as a result of any proceeding for which indemnification is being sought in advance of a final disposition of the proceeding only if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

·        the legal action relates to acts or omissions with respect to the performance of duties or services by the indemnified party for or on behalf of our company;

·        the legal action is initiated by a third party who is not a stockholder of our company or the legal action is initiated by a stockholder of our company acting in his or her capacity as such and a court of competent jurisdiction specifically approves such advancement;

·        the party receiving such advances furnishes our company with a written statement of his or her good faith belief that he or she has met the standard of conduct described above; and

·        the indemnified party receiving such advances furnishes to our company a written undertaking, personally executed on his or her behalf, to repay the advanced funds to our company, together with the applicable legal rate of interest thereon, if it is ultimately determined that he or she did not meet the standard of conduct described above.

Authorizations of payments will be made by a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested directors.

Also, our board of directors may cause our company to indemnify or contract to indemnify any person not specified above who was, is, or may become a party to any proceeding, by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of our company, or is or was serving at the request of our company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, to the same extent as if such person were specified as one whom indemnification is granted as described above. Any determination to indemnify or contract to indemnify will be made by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of disinterested directors.

We intend to purchase and maintain insurance to indemnify such parties against the liability assumed by them in accordance with our charter in a sum of at least $_____.

The indemnification provided in our charter is not exclusive to any other right to which any person may be entitled, including any right under policies of insurance that may be purchased and maintained by our company or others, with respect to claims, issues or matters in relation to which our company would not have obligation or right to indemnify such person under the provisions of our charter.

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Defenses available to our directors and officers

There are defenses available to our directors and officers under Maryland corporate law in the event of a stockholder action against them. A director or officer may contend that he or she performed the action giving rise to the stockholder’s action in good faith, in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in the best interests of our company and with the care that an ordinarily prudent person in a like position under similar circumstances would have used. The directors and officers also are entitled to rely on information, opinions, reports or statements prepared by experts, including accountants, consultants and counsel, who were selected with reasonable care or a committee of the board of directors on which the director does not serve as to a matter within its authority so long as the director has a reasonable belief that the committee merits its confidence.

Inspection of our books and records

We will keep, or cause to be kept, full and true books of account on an accrual basis of accounting, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. We will maintain at all times at our principal office all of our books of account, together with all of our other records, including a copy of our charter.

Any stockholder or his or her agent will be permitted access to all of our records at all reasonable times, and may inspect and copy any of them. As part of our books and records, we will maintain an alphabetical list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of our stockholders along with the number of shares held by each of them. We will make the stockholder list available for inspection by any stockholder or his or her agent at our principal office upon the request of the stockholder.

We will update, or cause to be updated, the stockholder list at least quarterly to reflect changes in the information contained therein.

We will mail a copy of the stockholder list to any stockholder requesting the stockholder list within ten days of the request, subject to verification of the purpose for which the list is requested, as discussed below. The copy of the stockholder list will be printed in alphabetical order, on white paper, and in a readily readable type size. We may impose a reasonable charge for copy work incurred in reproducing the stockholder list.

The purposes for which a stockholder may request a copy of the stockholder list include, without limitation, matters relating to stockholders’ voting rights and the exercise of stockholders’ rights under federal proxy laws.

If our board of directors neglects or refuses to exhibit, produce or mail a copy of the stockholder list as requested, our board of directors will be liable to any stockholder requesting the list for the costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by that stockholder for compelling the production of the stockholder list, and for actual damages suffered by any stockholder by reason of such refusal or neglect. It will be a defense that the actual purpose and reason for the requests for inspection or for a copy of the stockholder list is to secure such list of stockholders or other information for the purpose of selling such list or copies thereof, or of using the same for a commercial purpose other than in the interest of the applicant as a stockholder relative to the affairs of our company. We may require that the stockholder requesting the stockholder list represent that he or she is not requesting the list for a commercial purpose unrelated to the stockholder’s interests in our company and that he or she will not make any commercial distribution of such list or the information disclosed through such inspection. These remedies are in addition to, and will not in any way limit, other remedies available to stockholders under federal law, or the laws of any state.

Restrictions on roll-up transactions

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securities of an entity that would be created or would survive after the successful completion of the roll-up transaction, we would be required to obtain an appraisal of all of our properties from an independent expert. In order to qualify as an independent expert for this purpose, the person or entity must have no material current or prior business or personal relationship with directors and must be engaged to a substantial extent in the business of rendering opinions regarding the value of assets of the type held by our company. Our properties will be appraised on a consistent basis, and the appraisal will be based on the evaluation of all relevant information and will indicate the value of our properties as of a date immediately prior to the announcement of the proposed roll-up transaction. The appraisal will assume an orderly liquidation of properties over a 12-month period. The terms of the engagement of such independent expert will clearly state that the engagement is for the benefit of our company and our stockholders. We will include a summary of the independent appraisal, indicating all material assumptions underlying the appraisal, in a report to the stockholders in connection with a proposed roll-up transaction.

In connection with a roll-up transaction, the person sponsoring the roll-up transaction must offer to stockholders who vote against the proposal a choice of:

·        accepting the securities of the entity that would be created or would survive after the successful completion of the roll-up transaction offered in the proposed roll-up transaction; or

·        one of the following:

·        remaining stockholders of our company and preserving their interests in our company on the same terms and conditions as existed previously; or

·        receiving cash in an amount equal to the stockholder’s pro rata share of the appraised value of our net assets.

Our company is prohibited from participating in a roll-up transaction:

·        which would result in our stockholders having voting rights in the entity that would be created or would survive after the successful completion of the roll-up transaction that are less than those provided in our charter, including rights with respect to the election and removal of directors, annual reports, annual and special meetings, amendment of the charter, and dissolution of our company;

·        which includes provisions that would operate as a material impediment to, or frustration of, the accumulation of shares by any purchaser of the securities of the entity that would be created or would survive after the successful completion of the roll-up transaction, except to the minimum extent necessary to preserve the tax status of such entity, or which would limit the ability of an investor to exercise the voting rights of its securities of the entity that would be created or would survive after the successful completion of the roll-up transaction on the basis of the number of shares held by that investor; in which our stockholder’s rights to access of records of the entity that would be created or would survive after the successful completion of the roll-up transaction will be less than those provided in our charter and described in “Inspection of Books and Records” above; or

·        in which our company would bear any of the costs of the roll-up transaction if our stockholders do not approve the roll-up transaction.

Anti-takeover provisions of the MGCL

The following paragraphs summarize certain provisions of Maryland law and our charter and bylaws which may delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control of our company.

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Business combinations

Under the MGCL, certain “business combinations” (including a merger, consolidation, share exchange or, in certain circumstances, an asset transfer or issuance or reclassification of equity securities) between a Maryland corporation and an interested stockholder (defined as any person who beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting power of the corporation’s shares or an affiliate or associate of the corporation who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of the then-outstanding voting stock of the corporation) or an affiliate of such an interested stockholder, are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. A person is not an interested stockholder under the statute if the board of directors approved in advance the transaction by which the person otherwise would have become an interested stockholder. However, in approving a transaction the board of directors may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by the board. Thereafter, any such business combination must be recommended by the board of directors of such corporation and approved by the affirmative vote of at least (a) 80% of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding shares of voting stock of the corporation and (b) two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of voting stock of the corporation other than shares held by the interested stockholder with whom (or with whose affiliate) the business combination is to be effected or held by an affiliate or associate of the interested stockholder, unless, among other conditions, the corporation’s common stockholders receive a minimum price (as defined in the MGCL) for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested stockholder for its shares. These provisions of the MGCL do not apply, however, to business combinations that are approved or exempted by a board of directors prior to the time that the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder.

Pursuant to the statute, our board of directors has opted out of these provisions of the MGCL only with respect to affiliates of our company and, consequently, the five-year prohibition and the super-majority vote requirements will not apply to business combinations between us and any affiliate of our company. As a result, any affiliate who becomes an interested stockholder may be able to enter into business combinations with us that may not be in the best interest of our stockholders without compliance by our company with the super-majority vote requirements and the other provisions of the statute.

Control share acquisitions

The MGCL provides that “control shares” of a Maryland corporation acquired in a “control share acquisition” have no voting rights except to the extent approved at a special meeting by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding shares of stock in a corporation in respect of which any of the following persons is entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of the voting power of shares of stock of the corporation in the election of directors:

(1)          a person who makes or proposes to make a control share acquisition,

(2)          an officer of the corporation, or

(3)          an employee of the corporation who is also a director of the corporation.

“Control shares” are voting shares of stock which, if aggregated with all other such shares of stock previously acquired by the acquiror or in respect of which the acquiror is able to exercise or direct the exercise of voting power (except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy), would entitle the acquiror to exercise voting power in electing directors within one of the following ranges of voting power:

(a)           one-tenth or more but less than one-third,

(b)          one-third or more but less than a majority, or

(c)           a majority or more of all voting power.

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Control shares do not include shares the acquiring person is then entitled to vote as a result of having previously obtained stockholder approval. A “control share acquisition” means the acquisition of control shares, subject to certain exceptions.

A person who has made or proposes to make a control share acquisition, upon satisfaction of certain conditions (including an undertaking to pay expenses), may compel our board of directors to call a special meeting of stockholders to be held within 50 days of demand to consider the voting rights of the shares. If no request for a meeting is made, the corporation may itself present the question at any stockholders meeting.

If voting rights are not approved at the meeting or if the acquiring person does not deliver an acquiring person statement as required by the statute, then, subject to certain conditions and limitations, the corporation may redeem any or all of the control shares (except those for which voting rights have previously been approved) for fair value determined without regard to the absence of voting rights for the control shares, as of the date of the last control share acquisition by the acquiror or of any meeting of stockholders at which the voting rights of such shares are considered and not approved. If voting rights for control shares are approved at a stockholders meeting and the acquiror becomes entitled to vote a majority of the shares entitled to vote, all other stockholders may exercise appraisal rights. The fair value of the shares as determined for purposes of such appraisal rights may not be less than the highest price per share paid by the acquiror in the control share acquisition.

The control share acquisition statute does not apply to (a) shares acquired in a merger, consolidation or share exchange if the corporation is a party to the transaction or (b) acquisitions approved or exempted by the charter or bylaws of the corporation.

Section 2.13 of our bylaws contains a provision exempting from the control share acquisition statute any and all acquisitions by any person of our stock. We cannot assure you that such provision will not be amended or eliminated at any time in the future by the board of directors, in which event the control share acquisition statute would apply to us.

Subtitle 8

Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL permits a Maryland corporation with a class of equity securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and at least three independent directors to elect to be subject, by provision in its charter or bylaws or a resolution of its board of directors and notwithstanding any contrary provision in the charter or bylaws, to any or all of five provisions, and since we qualify, we have elected to put each of the following into effect: 

·        a classified board,

·        two-thirds vote requirements for removing a director,

·        a requirement that the number of directors be fixed only by vote of the directors,

·        a requirement that a vacancy on the board be filled only by the remaining directors and for the remainder of the full term of the directorship in which the vacancy occurred, and

·        a majority requirement for the calling of a special meeting of stockholders.

Stockholder Rights Plan

We have adopted the Rights Plan described above under “Shareholder Rights Plan” above.

Dissolution or termination of our company

We are an infinite-life corporation which may be dissolved under the MGCL at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of our entire board and the stockholders of at least two-thirds of our voting stock.

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Transactions with affiliates

We have established restrictions on dealings between our company and our officers, directors or affiliates in our charter and elsewhere. Under the MGCL, each director is required to discharge his duties in good faith, in a manner reasonably believed to be in the best interests of our company and with the care of an ordinarily prudent person in a like position under similar circumstances. In addition, Maryland law provides that a transaction between our company and any of our directors or between our company and any other corporation, firm or other entity in which any of our directors is a director or has a material financial interest is not voidable solely because of the common directorship or interest if:

·        the fact of the common directorship or interest is disclosed to or known by the directors and the transaction is authorized, approved or ratified by the disinterested directors; or

·        the fact of the common directorship or interest is disclosed to or known by our stockholders and the transaction is authorized approved or ratified by the disinterested stockholders; or

·        the transaction is fair and reasonable to our company.

Advance notice of director nominations and new business

Our bylaws provide that with respect to an annual meeting of stockholders, nominations of individuals for election to the board of directors and the proposal of business to be considered by stockholders may be made only (1) pursuant to our notice of the meeting, (2) by the board of directors or (3) by a stockholder who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who has complied with the advance notice procedures of the bylaws which includes delivery of notice to our secretary not less than 60 not more than 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the date of mailing of the notice for the preceding year’s annual meeting. With respect to special meetings of stockholders, only the business specified in our notice of the meeting may be brought before the meeting. Nominations of individuals for election to the board of directors at a special meeting may be made only (A) pursuant to our notice of the meeting, (B) by the board of directors, or (C) provided that the board of directors has determined that directors will be elected at the meeting, by a stockholder who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who has complied with the advance notice provisions of the bylaws.

SHARES AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE SALE

We will issue 10,000,000 shares in the Reorganization and we expect to issue not more than 3,769,122 shares in connection with the subsequent distribution of earnings and profits, although we will make a total of 5,564,454 shares for such purpose. All of the shares of common stock issued in the Reorganization, and in connection with distribution of accumulated earnings and profits, will be freely tradable under the federal securities laws, except shares held by affiliates of our company, including officers and directors, who shall be governed by the provisions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933.

THE MERGER

The following is a summary of the material terms of the merger agreement that will effect the Reorganization. The following description may not contain all the information about it that is important to you. We encourage you to read the merger agreement itself, which is attached as Annex A and incorporated in this prospectus by reference. A copy of the merger agreement is included as Attachment A to this prospectus.

The merger agreement provides that upon satisfaction or waiver of all of the conditions to the merger agreement, each of the Bus Companies will be merged with and into subsidiaries we have created for such purpose, which will be the surviving corporations in the merger. The merger will become effective at the time the certificates of merger are filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York.

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Our board of directors has determined, based on appraisals of our assets and a fairness opinion, that the merger is advisable and in the best interests of the Bus Company shareholder and that the merger is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Bus Company shareholder. Accordingly, our board of directors has approved the merger agreement.

Purpose and structure of the mergers

The purpose of the mergers are to permit the Bus Companies shareholders to become stockholders of our company, which intends to qualify as a REIT. The reason the Reorganization has been structured as a merger is to effect a prompt and orderly transfer of ownership the Bus Companies to us. We believe that undertaking the proposed Reorganization in the form of a merger represents the most efficient way of accomplishing the transfer of ownership.

Effective time of the mergers

If the merger agreement and the mergers are approved by the requisite vote of the Bus Company shareholders, holders of an aggregate of two-thirds or more must vote in favor, and the other conditions to the merger are satisfied or, to the extent permitted, waived, the mergers will be consummated and become effective at the time the certificates of merger are filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York or such later time as otherwise agreed by us and the Bus Companies and provided in the certificates of merger. If the merger agreement and the mergers are approved by the Bus Companies shareholder, we expect to complete the merger as soon as practicable after the special meetings of shareholders of the Bus Companies.

Consideration to be received by Bus Companies shareholders

As of the effective time of the mergers, by virtue of the mergers and without any further action of the Bus Companies, us or any holder of any of our respective equity securities:  each share of common stock of each Bus Company issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers, shall be converted into the right to receive the following shares of our common stock:

·        Each share of Green common stock will be converted into 1,117.429975 shares of our common stock.

·        Each share of Triboro common stock will be converted into 2,997.964137 shares of our common stock.

·        Each share of Jamaica common stock will be converted into 195.001987 shares of our common stock.

As soon as reasonably practicable after the effective time of the mergers, the exchange agent will mail to the record holders of the Bus Companies common stock: (i) a letter of transmittal in customary form and containing such provisions as we may reasonably specify (including a provision confirming that delivery of certificates for our common stock shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the stock certificates shall pass, only upon delivery of such stock certificates to the exchange agent), and (ii) instructions for use in effecting the surrender of stock certificates in exchange for our common stock as contemplated by the merger agreement. Upon surrender of a stock certificate to the exchange agent for exchange, together with a duly executed letter of transmittal and such other documents as may be reasonably required by the exchange agent or the company, (1) the holder of such stock certificate shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor, the number of our shares of common stock resulting from the application of the exchange ratios set forth above, and (2) the stock certificate so surrendered shall be canceled. Until surrendered as contemplated by the merger agreement, each of the Bus Companies stock certificates shall be deemed, from and after the effective time of the mergers, to represent only number of shares of common stock resulting from the application of the exchange ratios set forth above. If any stock certificate

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shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, the company may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance of our shares of common stock, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed stock certificate to provide an appropriate affidavit and to deliver a bond (in such sum as the surviving corporation may reasonably direct) as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the exchange agent, and us, as the surviving corporation with respect to such stock certificate.

Solicitation of proxies; expenses of solicitation

We will bear all expenses in connection with the solicitation of proxies. Solicitation of proxies will be made principally by mail. The Bus Companies have retained [______________] , to act as their solicitation agent in connection with such proxy solicitation. Proxies also may be solicited in person or by telephone, facsimile or other means by our directors, officers and regular employees. These individuals will receive no additional compensation for these services, but will be reimbursed for any transaction expenses incurred by them in connection with these services.

Principal covenants contained in the merger agreement

Access

Subject to confidentiality restrictions, the Bus Companies have agreed to provide us and our authorized representatives with access at reasonable times upon prior notice to the properties, books, records, tax returns, contracts, information, documents and personnel of the Bus Companies as they relate to their business as we may reasonably request for the purpose of making such investigation of our business, properties, financial condition and results of operations as we may deem appropriate or necessary.

Confidentiality

Except as required by law, we and the Bus Companies have agreed to hold, and to cause their respective officers, employees, accountants, counsel, financial advisers and other representatives and affiliates to hold, any confidential information of the other party confidential.

Conduct of the Bus Companies’ businesses pending the closing of the mergers

The Bus Companies have agreed to use reasonable commercial efforts to: (i) ensure that each of the companies conducts its business and operations (A) in the ordinary course of business, and (B) in material compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and the requirements of all existing contracts; and (ii) ensure that each of the Bus Companies preserves intact its current business organization, keeps available the services of its current officers and employees (except when in the good faith judgment of such services are not in the best interests of the Company) and maintains its relations and goodwill with all material suppliers, customers, landlords, creditors, licensors, licensees, employees and other Persons having business relationships with the respective companies.

In addition, the Bus Companies have agreed not to, and to cause their respective subsidiaries not to, without our prior consent (which consent we agree will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed):

·        declare, accrue, set aside or pay any dividend or make any other distribution in respect of any shares of capital stock or repurchase, redeem or otherwise reacquire any shares of capital stock or other securities, except repurchases of unvested shares at cost in connection with the termination of the employment or consulting relationship with any employee or consultant pursuant to stock option or purchase agreements existing as of the date of this Agreement;

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·        sell, issue, deliver, grant or authorize the sale, issuance, delivery or grant of (A) any capital stock or other security, (B) any stock rights, options or equity-based compensation awards, (C) any instrument convertible into or exchangeable for any capital stock or other security;

·        enter into any contract or otherwise agree with respect to the sale, voting, repurchase or registration of any capital stock or other securities;

·        amend or permit the adoption of any amendment to any of the Bus Companies’ charter documents, or effect or become a party to any merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, recapitalization, reclassification of shares, stock split, reverse stock split or similar transaction;

·        acquire any equity interest or other interest in any other entity;

·        make capital expenditures that exceed $250,000 in the aggregate;

·        except in the ordinary course of business, enter into any contract, or modify or amend any existing contract, providing for (A) severance or termination pay, (B) indemnification of officers and directors, or (C) benefits which are contingent upon the occurrence of a transaction involving the company of the nature contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise granting any severance or termination pay to any present or former director, officer or employee of any Bus Company or its subsidiaries;

·        except in the ordinary course of business, purchase, lease, license or otherwise acquire any right or other asset from any other person or sell, transfer, convey, pledge, encumber, grant a security interest in or otherwise dispose of, or lease or license, any right or other asset to any other person (except for purchases and sales of assets by each of the Bus Companies, including their subsidiaries not having a value, or not requiring payments to be made or received, in excess of $10,000 individually and $50,000 in the aggregate), or waive, relinquish or otherwise impair any material right or any duties or obligations of confidentiality;

·        lend money or other property to any person, including, without limitation, any present or former director, officer or employee of either of the Bus Company or their subsidiaries, or incur or guarantee any indebtedness;

·        except in the ordinary course of business, incur, assume or prepay any indebtedness, or assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise become liable or responsible for the obligations of any other person;

·        except in the ordinary course of business: (A) enter into any contract that would constitute a material contract had it been entered into as of the date of the agreement, or (B) terminate, cancel or request any material change in any material contract or any contract entered into described above;

·        waive, release, assign, settle or compromise any material legal proceedings; or

·        except in the ordinary course of business pursuant to existing agreements and Bus Company employee plans, (A) establish, adopt, amend, terminate or make contributions to any Bus Company employee plan or any plan, agreement, program, policy, trust, fund or other arrangement that would be an Bus Company employee plan if it were in existence as of the date of the merger agreement; (B) pay any bonus or make any profit-sharing or similar payment to, or increase the amount of the hourly wage rates, salary, commissions, fringe benefits or other compensation or remuneration payable to, any of its present or former directors, officers or employees, or (C) become obligated to do any of the foregoing;

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·        make or revoke any material tax elections or file any amended tax returns except as required by applicable law;

Indemnification of officers and directors

The certificates of incorporation of our merger subsidiaries, as the surviving corporations in the mergers, will contain the same provisions with respect to indemnification and exculpation from liability set forth in the Bus Companies’ current certificates of incorporation and bylaws, which provisions will not be amended, repealed or otherwise modified in any manner that would adversely affect the rights of individuals who on or prior to the completion of the mergers were directors, officers, employees or agents of the Bus Companies, unless such modification is required by law; and

The Bus Companies have agreed to procure, prior to the completion of the mergers, appropriate “tail insurance coverage” to cover their current officers and directors for claims based on conduct occurring prior to the completion of the mergers, which coverage shall be substantially similar to their current officer and director liability coverage. We have agreed that the surviving corporations will maintain that insurance coverage for a period of not less than five years following the completion of the mergers or, in the event coverage is not available for a five-year period, such lesser period as is available but not less than three years. The surviving corporations shall take no action that would lead to the termination or modification of such insurance coverage prior to the expiration of that period.

Reasonable efforts to complete transactions

We and the Bus Companies have agreed to use our respective reasonable efforts to take all actions to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreements, including:

·        the making of all necessary applications, registrations and filings;

·        the obtaining of all necessary actions or nonactions, licenses, consents, approvals or waivers from third parties;

·        the execution and delivery of any additional instruments necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement; and

·        the defending of any lawsuits or other legal proceedings challenging the merger agreement.

Notice of breach; disclosure

We and the Bus Companies have agreed promptly to notify the other of: (i) any of its representations or warranties contained in the merger agreements becoming untrue or inaccurate, (ii) failure to comply with or satisfy covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it under the merger agreements, (iii) the occurrence of events which individually or in the aggregate, are reasonably likely to have an adverse effect, or (iv) the commencement of or, to the extent there is knowledge of the threat of, any litigation involving or affecting, the Bus Companies or any of their subsidiaries which would have been required to have been disclosed in or pursuant to the merger agreements. The parties represented to each other that, other than as previously disclosed to each other, they do not have any actual knowledge of a breach of the representations and warranties being made by such other party pursuant to the merger agreements.

Disclosure

We and the Bus Companies have agreed not to issue any press release or other public statements with respect to the transactions, including the merger, without first obtaining the prior consent of the other parties. However, in the event of any press release that may be required by applicable law, we will use

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reasonable best efforts to consult with each other before issuing, and to provide each other the opportunity to review and comment upon, any such press release or other public statement.

Representations and warranties in the merger agreement

The Bus Companies’ representations and warranties

The Bus Companies have made representations and warranties in the merger agreement to us relating to a number of matters, including but not limited to, the following:

·        their corporate existence and good standing;

·        their capital structure and other similar corporate matters;

·        their power and authority to enter into the merger agreement and consummate the merger and the validity, enforceability of the merger agreement;

·        consents and approvals required of them for the completion of the merger;

·        the financial statements for fiscal years 2003, 2004 and 2005;

·        the absence of material litigation;

·        their compliance with applicable law; and

·        the absence of a broker or financial adviser retained by their boards of directors in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.

Our representations and warranties

We have made representations and warranties in the merger agreement relating to a number of matters, including but not limited to, the following:

·        our corporate existence and good standing;

·        our power and authority to enter into the merger agreement and consummate the merger and the validity, binding effect and enforceability of the merger agreement;

·        the absence of conflict with our governing documents, agreements and obligations and applicable laws, judgments and orders; and

·        requirement of consents and approvals of governmental authorities and other persons.

Conditions to consummation of the mergers

Conditions to our obligations to complete the mergers

Our obligations to complete the mergers is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver in writing by us, and or before the effectiveness of the merger, of the following conditions:

·        the Bus Companies’ representations and warranties contained in the merger agreement must be accurate in all material respects as of the effective time of the merger as if made at the effective time of the mergers.

·        Each covenant or obligation that each of the Bus Companies are required to comply with or to perform at or prior to the closing of the merger shall have been complied with and performed in all material respects.

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·        This Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall remain effective through closing of the mergers.

·        All consents, approvals and other authorizations of any governmental body (including from all applicable state securities regulatory agencies) required to consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement (other than the delivery of the certificate of merger with the Department of State of the State of New York) shall have been obtained, free of any condition that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on us or our subsidiaries.

·        No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other order preventing the consummation of the mergers shall have been issued by any court of competent jurisdiction and remain in effect, and there shall not be any legal requirement enacted or deemed applicable to the mergers that makes consummation of the mergers illegal.

·        There shall not be pending or threatened any legal proceeding: (i) challenging or seeking to restrain or prohibit the consummation of the mergers or any of the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement; (ii) relating to the mergers and seeking to obtain from each of the Bus Companies or us or any of their or our respective subsidiaries any damages that may be material to each of the Bus Companies or us or any of their or our subsidiaries; (iii) seeking to prohibit or limit in any material respect each of the Bus Companies stockholders’ ability to vote, receive dividends with respect to or otherwise exercise ownership rights with respect to our common stock; (iv) which would materially and adversely affect our rights to own the assets or operate the business of the Bus Companies; or (v) seeking to compel any of the Bus Companies or us or to dispose of or hold separate any material assets, as a result of the mergers or any of the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.

·        Appraisal rights shall not have been perfected pursuant to Section 623 of the New York Business Corporation Law by shareholders or beneficial owners thereof of the Bus Companies with respect to more than 3% of the number of shares of our common stock issuable in connection with the mergers.

·        Each Bus Company shall have received written resignation letters from each of the directors and officers of the Bus Companies requested by us effective as of the effective time of the Reorganization.

Conditions to Bus Companies’ obligations to complete the merger

The Bus Companies’ obligations to complete the merger is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver in writing by them, at or before the effective time of the mergers, of the following conditions:

·        Each covenant and obligation that we are required to comply with or to perform at or prior to the closing of the mergers shall have been complied with and performed in all material respects.

·        The Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall remain effective through closing of the mergers.

·        The merger agreements shall have been duly adopted by affirmative vote of the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding stock of each of the Bus Companies.

·        All consents, approvals and other authorizations of any governmental body (including from all applicable state securities regulatory authorities) required to consummate the mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement (other than the delivery of the certificate of merger with the Department of State of the State of New York) shall have been obtained, free of

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any condition that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Bus Companies.

·        No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other order preventing the consummation of the mergers by each of the Bus Companies shall have been issued by any court of competent jurisdiction and remain in effect, and there shall not be any legal requirement enacted or deemed applicable to the mergers that makes consummation of the mergers by each of the Bus Companies illegal.

Termination of the merger agreement

The merger agreement may be terminated prior to the effectiveness of the mergers:

·        by mutual written consent of the Bus Companies and us;

·        by the Bus Companies (provided they are not then in material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement contained in the merger agreement), upon a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on our part, or if any of our representations or warranties shall have become untrue or misleading, in either case 30 days following notice to us of such breach or untruth;

·        by us (provided that we are not then in material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement contained in the merger agreement), upon a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of a Bus Company, or if any representation or warranty of a Bus Company shall have become untrue or misleading, in either case continuing 30 days following notice to the Bus Company of such breach or untruth;

·        by either us or the Bus Companies if any governmental entity shall have issued an order, decree or ruling or taken any other action permanently enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the merger and such order, decree or ruling or other action shall have become final and nonappealable;

·        by either us or the Bus Companies if the merger shall not have occurred by January 31, 2007 (herein referred to as the “Outside Date”), unless the failure to consummate the merger is the result of a breach of covenant set forth in the merger agreement or a material breach of any representation or warranty set forth in the merger agreement by the party seeking to terminate. However, either we or the Bus Companies may extend the Outside Date, but no more than three times in the aggregate, and each time by no more than one month, but in no event beyond April 30, 2007, by providing written notice thereof to the other party between three and five business days prior to the next scheduled Outside Date if (i) the merger shall not have been consummated by that date because the requisite governmental approvals have not been obtained and are still being pursued and (ii) the party requesting such extension has satisfied all the conditions required to be satisfied by it and has not violated any of its  obligations under the merger agreement in a manner that was the cause of or resulted in the failure of the merger to occur on or before the Outside Date;

·        by the Bus Companies (provided that the terminating party is not in material  breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement  contained in the merger agreement), if stockholder approval shall not  have been obtained by reason of the failure to obtain the required vote  at a duly held meeting of their shareholders or at any adjournment or  postponement thereof called for such purpose;

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·        If we and the Bus Companies terminate the merger agreement, neither party will have any further obligations under the merger agreement, except as they relate to the survival of the confidentiality provisions and the obligation of the Bus Companies to pay all fees and expenses in connection with the merger agreement.

Regulatory approvals

We do not believe that any material regulatory approvals are required to permit completion of the merger from U.S. regulatory authorities, including the antitrust authorities.

RIGHTS OF DISSENTING SHAREHOLDERS

Bus Company shareholders entitled to vote on the adoption of the merger agreement have dissenter’s rights to dissent from the mergers and obtain the fair value of their Bus Company shares in cash in accordance with the procedures established by New York law.

Sections 623 and 910 of the New York Business Corporation Law (“NYBCL”) provide that if the mergers are consummated, Bus Company shareholders who object to the mergers prior to the special meeting to be held to approve the same, and who follow the procedures specified in Section 623 (summarized below), will have the right to receive cash payment of the fair value of their Bus Company shares. The procedures of Section 623 must be followed precisely; if they are not, Bus Company shareholders may lose their right to dissent. As described more fully below, such “fair value” would potentially be determined in judicial proceedings, the result of which cannot be predicted. Bus Company shareholders exercising dissenters’ rights may not receive consideration equal to or greater than the value of our common stock to be owned by them following completion of the Reorganization. A copy of Sections 623 and 910 are included as Attachment B to this prospectus.

The statutory procedures outlined below are complex. What follows is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Section 623 of the NYBCL. Bus Company shareholders wishing to exercise their dissenters’ rights should consult their own legal advisers to ensure that they fully and properly comply with the requirements of New York law.

Any Bus Company shareholder who is entitled to vote on the adoption of the merger agreement will have the right to receive cash payment of the fair value of his or her Bus Company shares and the other rights and benefits provided in Section 623 if such shareholder: files with the relevant Bus Company a written objection to the merger prior to the vote by the Bus Company shareholders on the adoption of the merger agreement and does not vote in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement. The written objection must include:

·        notice of the shareholder’s election to dissent;

·        the shareholder’s name and residence address;

·        the number of Bus Company shares as to which the shareholder dissents; and

·        a demand for payment of the fair value of such Bus Company shares if the merger is consummated.

A vote against adoption of the merger agreement will not satisfy the requirement of filing a written objection. Failure to vote against adoption of the merger agreement will not waive a Bus Company shareholder’s right to receive payment if the shareholder has filed a written objection in accordance with Section 623 and has not voted in favor of adoption of the merger agreement. If a shareholder abstains from voting on adoption of the merger agreement, this will not waive his or her dissenter’s rights so long as the appropriate written objection to the Bus Company merger is properly and timely filed. Since a proxy left blank will be voted by the proxy voter FOR adoption of the merger agreement, any Bus Company shareholder who wishes to exercise his or her dissenter’s rights must either vote against adoption of the

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merger agreement or abstain. Written objection is not required from any Bus Company shareholder to whom a Bus Company did not give proper notice of the special meeting of shareholders.

A Bus Company shareholder may not dissent as to less than all Bus Company shares, held of record by him or her, or that he or she owns beneficially. A nominee or fiduciary may not dissent on behalf of any beneficial owner of shares as to less than all Bus Company shares held of record by the nominee or fiduciary.

All written objections to a Bus Company merger and notice of election to dissent should be addressed to the Bus Company in question. If a person is a shareholder of two or three of the Bus Companies, such written objection must be sent to each such Bus Company.

If the merger agreement is adopted by a Bus Company’s shareholders, within 10 days after such approval, the Bus Company will give written notice of the approval by registered mail to each Bus Company shareholder who filed a timely written objection, except for any shareholder who voted in favor of adoption of the merger agreement.

Either at the time of filing of the notice of objection or within one month after the filing of the notice of objection, a dissenting Bus Company shareholder must submit the certificates representing his or her dissenting Bus Company shares to the Bus Company in question, which shall note conspicuously on the certificates that a notice of election has been filed, and will then return the certificate to the shareholder. Any Bus Company shareholder who fails to submit his or her certificates for notation within the required time shall, at the option of the Bus Company upon written notice to such Bus Company shareholder within 45 days from the date of filing such notice of objection, lose his or her dissenter’s rights unless a court, for good cause shown, otherwise directs.

Within 15 days after the expiration of the period within which Bus Company shareholders may file their notices of objection, or within 15 days after the completion of the merger, whichever is later (but in no case later than 90 days after Bus Company shareholders adopt the merger agreement), the Bus Company will make a written offer by registered mail to each Bus Company shareholder who has filed a notice of objection, to pay for his or her dissenting shares at a specified price which the Bus Company considers to be their fair value. If the merger has occurred, the Bus Company must accompany the offer by an advance payment to each shareholder who has submitted his or her stock certificates of an amount equal to 80% of the amount of the offer. Acceptance of such payment does not constitute a waiver of any dissenters’ rights. The offer must be made at the same price per share to all the dissenting Bus Company shareholders. If, within 30 days after the making of an offer, the Bus Company and any dissenting Bus Company shareholders agree on the price to be paid for dissenting shares, the balance of payment for the shares must be made within 60 days after the making of the offer or the completion of the merger, whichever is later, and upon surrender of the certificates representing such shares.

If a Bus Company fails to make an offer to its dissenting Bus Company shareholders within the 15-day period described above, or if it makes the offer and any dissenting Bus Company shareholder fails to agree with the Bus Company within 30 days thereafter upon the price to be paid for his or her shares, the Bus Company is required, within 20 days after the expiration of whichever is the applicable of the two periods, to institute a special proceeding in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, to determine the rights of dissenting Bus Company shareholders and to fix the fair value of their shares. If the Bus Company fails to institute a proceeding within the 20-day period, any dissenting shareholder may institute a proceeding for the same purpose not later than 30 days after the expiration of the 20-day period. If the dissenting shareholder does not institute a proceeding within the 30-day period, his or her dissenter’s rights are lost unless the court, for good cause shown, otherwise directs.

During each proceeding, the court will determine whether each dissenting shareholder is entitled to receive payment for his or her shares and, if so, will fix the value of such shares as of the close of business

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on the day prior to the date the Bus Company shareholders voted to adopt the merger agreement, taking into consideration the nature of the transactions giving rise to the shareholder’s right to receive payment for his or her dissenting shares and its effect on the Bus Company and its shareholders, the concepts and methods then customary in relevant securities and financial markets for determining the fair value of shares of a corporation engaging in a similar transaction under comparable circumstances and all other relevant factors. The court shall determine the fair value of the shares without a jury and without referral to an appraiser or referee. The court will also award interest on such amount to be paid from the completion of the merger to the date of payment unless the court finds that a Bus Company shareholder’s refusal to accept the Bus Company’s offer of payment was arbitrary, vexatious or otherwise not in good faith. Each party to such proceeding will bear its own costs and expenses unless the court finds the refusal of payment by the Bus Company shareholders arbitrary, vexatious or otherwise not in good faith, in which case the Bus Company’s costs will be assessed against any or all dissenting Bus Company shareholders who are party to such proceeding. The court, in its discretion, may also apportion or assess any part of the dissenting Bus Company shareholder’s costs against a Bus Company if it finds that the fair value of the shares, as determined, materially exceeds the amount which the Bus Company offered to pay, or that no offer or advance payment was made by the Bus Company, or that the Bus Company failed to institute such special proceeding within the specified period, or that the actions of the Bus Company in complying with its obligations under Section 623 were arbitrary, vexatious or otherwise not in good faith. Within 60 days following the final determination of the applicable proceeding, the Bus Company shall pay to each dissenting Bus Company shareholder the amount found to be due him or her upon the shareholder’s surrender of all certificates representing dissenting shares.

The enforcement by a Bus Company shareholder of his or her right to receive payment for shares in accordance with Section 623 excludes the enforcement by such shareholder of any other right to which he or she might otherwise by entitled by virtue of his or her ownership of Bus Company shares (unless the shareholder withdraws his or her notice of election or the merger is abandoned), except that the stockholder will retain the right to bring or maintain an appropriate action to obtain relief on the grounds that the merger will be or is unlawful or fraudulent as to him or her. A Bus Company shareholder’s notice of election may be withdrawn at any time prior to his or her acceptance in writing of an offer to purchase his or her dissenting shares by the Bus Company, but no withdrawal may be made later than 60 days from the completion of the merger (unless the Bus Company failed to make a timely offer) without the consent of the Bus Company.

It should be noted that this offering relates to the Reorganization and not a sale, and we have determined that appraisal for more than three (3%) percent (300,000 shares) of the common stock we would issue in the Reorganization would be unfair to the remaining Bus Company shareholders, and accordingly, the merger agreement provides that if demands for appraisal are made, which if prosecuted would affect more than three (3%) percent (300,000 shares) of the common stock we propose to issue in the Reorganization, we, in our sole discretion, may terminate the merger agreement and the Reorganization.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Bus Companies are not currently involved in any material litigation, nor to their knowledge, is any material litigation threatened against them. Our company is not involved in any litigation.

REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS

We intend to furnish our stockholders with annual reports containing consolidated financial statements audited by our independent registered public accounting firm. So long as we are filing reports under the Exchange Act, SEC reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and periodic reports on Form 8-K, can be viewed at www.sec.gov.

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LEGAL MATTERS

Certain legal matters will be passed upon for us by Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., Uniondale, New York.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements of Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary, Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries, Jamaica Railways Inc. and Subsidiaries, GTJCo., Inc. and Subsidiaries and the financial statements of Command Bus Company, Inc. as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005 included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of Weiser LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement on Form S-11 of which this prospectus is a part under the Securities Act with respect to the shares offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement, portions of which have been omitted as permitted by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the content of any contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, each such statement being qualified in all respects by such reference and the schedules and exhibits to this prospectus. For further information regarding our company and the shares offered by this prospectus, reference is made by this prospectus to the registration statement and such schedules and exhibits.

The registration statement and the schedules and exhibits forming a part of the registration statement filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission can be inspected and copies obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission at Room 1580, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of such material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Room 1580, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission maintains a Web site that contains reports, proxies and information statements and other information regarding our company and other registrants that have been filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The address of such site is http://www.sec.gov.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Enclosed are the audited financial statements of each of the Bus Companies, GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries and Command Bus Company, Inc. for the three years ended December 31, 2005 and their unaudited financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, 2004, AND 2003, AND
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,

2006 AND 2005 (UNAUDITED)

CONTENTS

 

Page

 

 

Number

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

F-3

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004 and March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

F-4

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

 

F-5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

F-6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

F-7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

F-8

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Weiser LLP

New York, New York

July 21, 2006

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

572,107

 

$

4,347

 

$

11,490

 

Due from affiliates

 

4,859,710

 

4,955,580

 

4,975,727

 

Assets of discontinued operation

 

17,398,573

 

15,014,460

 

14,489,533

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

220,645

 

213,494

 

Prepaid income taxes

 

 

103,889

 

172,818

 

Deferred income taxes

 

681,405

 

593,680

 

400,070

 

Total current assets

 

23,511,795

 

20,892,601

 

20,263,132

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,463,417

 

1,517,413

 

1,753,619

 

Assets of discontinued operation

 

4,749,221

 

4,956,210

 

5,379,844

 

Investment in affiliates

 

1,399,467

 

795,094

 

 

 

Deferred rental income

 

135,938

 

 

 

Deferred leasing commissions

 

1,281,580

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

32,541,418

 

$

28,161,318

 

$

27,396,595

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

7,630

 

$

25,539

 

$

4,500

 

Current liabilities of discontinued operation

 

9,102,973

 

12,585,822

 

13,611,688

 

Income taxes payable

 

559,578

 

327,668

 

16,476

 

Due to affiliates

 

721,364

 

125,870

 

172,070

 

Deferred income taxes

 

56,264

 

75,019

 

72,588

 

Other current liabilities

 

6,000

 

6,000

 

8,054

 

Total current liabilities

 

10,453,809

 

13,145,918

 

13,885,376

 

Liabilities of discontinued operation

 

11,791,288

 

11,628,193

 

7,250,112

 

Total liabilities

 

22,245,097

 

24,774,111

 

21,135,488

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value; 4,750 shares authorized, 3,766.5 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and in 2005 and 2004, respectively

 

         376,650

 

         376,650

 

       376,650

 

Retained earnings

 

22,231,709

 

15,265,074

 

13,838,676

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(12,312,038

)

(12,254,517

)

(7,954,219

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

10,296,321

 

3,387,207

 

6,261,107

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

32,541,418

 

$

28,161,318

 

$

27,396,595

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenue and subsidies

 

$

912,820

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

53,996

 

59,051

 

236,205

 

245,656

 

251,395

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

858,824

 

(59,051

)

(236,205

)

(245,656

)

(251,395

)

Provision for income taxes

 

294,198

 

136,411

 

380,038

 

166,630

 

595,720

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

604,373

 

169,663

 

1,389,712

 

156,196

 

(2,498,879

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

1,168,999

 

(25,799

)

773,469

 

(256,090

)

(3,345,994

)

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation, net of tax

 

(662,552

)

399,842

 

953,499

 

717,525

 

1,322,420

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of tax

 

6,535,330

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operation

 

5,872,778

 

399,842

 

953,499

 

717,525

 

1,322,420

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,041,777

 

$

374,043

 

$

1,726,968

 

$

461,435

 

$

(2,023,574

)

Income (loss) per common share—
basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

310.37

 

$

(6.85

)

$

205.36

 

$

(67.47

)

$

(863.59

)

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

 (175.91

)

$

106.16

 

$

253.15

 

$

189.04

 

$

341.31

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

1,735.12

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,869.58

 

$

99.31

 

$

458.51

 

$

121.57

 

$

(522.28

)

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted

 

3,766.5

 

3,766.5

 

3,766.5

 

3,795.5

 

3,874.5

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Shareholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Earnings

 

(Loss) income

 

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2002

 

 

3,874.5

 

 

$

387,450

 

 

$

15,438,015

 

 

 

$

(5,786,201

)

 

 

$

10,039,264

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,023,574

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,023,574

)

 

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,905

)

 

 

(9,905

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, net of tax of $685,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,038,695

 

 

 

1,038,695

 

 

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(49,754

)

 

 

(49,754

)

 

Total comprehensive (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,044,538

)

 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 

 

(13.5

)

 

(1,350

)

 

(4,650

)

 

 

 

 

 

(6,000

)

 

Balance at December 31, 2003

 

 

3,861.0

 

 

386,100

 

 

13,409,791

 

 

 

(4,807,165

)

 

 

8,988,726

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

461,435

 

 

 

 

 

 

461,435

 

 

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,471

)

 

 

(20,471

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, net of tax of $1,816,235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,724,353

)

 

 

(2,724,353

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(402,230

)

 

 

(402,230

)

 

Total comprehensive (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,685,619

)

 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 

 

(94.5

)

 

(9,450

)

 

(32,550

)

 

 

 

 

 

(42,000

)

 

Balance at December 31, 2004

 

 

3,766.5

 

 

376,650

 

 

13,838,676

 

 

 

(7,954,219

)

 

 

6,261,107

 

 

Dividends paid, $79.80 per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

(300,570

)

 

 

 

 

 

(300,570

)

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,726,968

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,726,968

 

 

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,009

)

 

 

(8,009

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, net of tax $2,498,735

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,748,103

)

 

 

(3,748,103

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(544,186

)

 

 

(544,186

)

 

Total comprehensive (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,573,330

)

 

Balance at December 31, 2005

 

 

3,766.5

 

 

376,650

 

 

15,265,074

 

 

 

(12,254,517

)

 

 

3,387,207

 

 

Dividends paid, $19.95 per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

(75,142

)

 

 

 

 

 

(75,142

)

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,041,777

 

 

 

(57,521

)

 

 

6,984,256

 

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,984,256

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

3,766.5

 

 

$

376,650

 

 

$

22,231,709

 

 

 

$

(12,312,038

)

 

 

$

10,296,321

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,041,777

 

$

374,043

 

$

1,726,968

 

$

461,435

 

$

(2,023,574

)

Less: Net gain from discontinued operations

 

5,872,778

 

399,842

 

953,499

 

717,525

 

1,322,420

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

1,168,999

 

(25,799

)

773,469

 

(256,090

)

(3,345,994

)

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provisions for deferred income taxes

 

(69,602

)

(93,756

)

(101,121

)

(55,202

)

139,546

 

Equity in (earnings) loss of affiliated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

companies, net of tax

 

(604,373

)

(169,663

)

(1,389,712

)

(156,196

)

2,498,879

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

53,996

 

59,051

 

236,205

 

276,753

 

558,528

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other receivables

 

 

 

 

 

16,264

 

Prepaid expenses

 

220,645

 

103,363

 

(7,151

)

8,020

 

8,080

 

Prepaid income taxes

 

103,889

 

(25,325

)

103,889

 

(70,871

)

(310,533

)

Deferred leasing commissions

 

(1,281,750

)

 

 

 

 

Deferred rental income

 

(135,938

)

 

 

 

2,525

 

Accounts payable

 

(17,908

)

(300

)

 

(3,097

)

 

Income tax payable

 

231,909

 

230,166

 

 

(181,673

)

198,149

 

Due to affiliates

 

723,102

 

109,701

 

 

186,054

 

(362,976

)

Other current liabilities

 

 

 

 

(1,384

)

(6,000

)

Net cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities attributable to discontinued operations

 

4,046,798

 

(1,639,896

)

(1,853,291

)

1,520,322

 

3,031,019

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

4,439,767

 

(1,452,458

)

(2,237,712

)

1,266,636

 

2,427,487

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

 

 

(13,500

)

 

Due from affiliates

 

 

 

 

(515,701

)

(961,518

)

Net cash flow (used for) provided by investing activities attributable to discontinued operations

 

345,376

 

(1,968

)

359,237

 

458,404

 

117,469

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

345,376

 

(1,968

)

359,237

 

(70,797

)

(844,049

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(75,143

)

(75,143

)

(300,570

)

 

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

 

 

(42,000

)

(6,000

)

Net cash flow used for financing activities attributable to discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

(600,000

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(75,143

)

(75,143

)

(300,570

)

(42,000

)

(606,000

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

4,710,000

 

(1,529,569

)

(2,179,045

)

1,153,839

 

977,438

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year (includes $1,005,904 and $3,177,806 (March 31, 2006 and 2005 unaudited), $3,177,806 (2005),  $3,176,731 (2004), and $1,035,707 (2003) of discontinued operations cash

 

1,010,251

 

3,189,296

 

3,189,296

 

2,035,457

 

1,058,019

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (includes $5,148,145 and $1,625,319 (March 31, 2006 and 2005 unaudited), $1,005,904 (2005), $3,177,806 (2004), and $2,011,437 (2003) of discontinued operations cash

 

$

5,720,251

 

$

1,659,727

 

$

1,010,251

 

$

3,189,296

 

$

2,035,457

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,788

 

$

17,229

 

$

29,832

 

Cash paid for taxes

 

$

28,000

 

$

36,906

 

$

224,456

 

$

485,009

 

$

32,175

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

1.   DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS:

Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary (the “Company”) operated franchised transit bus routes in the City of New York (the “City”) pursuant to an operating authority which expired on April 30, 2005, and an Operating Assistance Agreement (“OAA”) with the City which expired on September 30, 1997. The Company and the City have, by mutual understanding, continued to abide by the terms of the OAA. Funding for and continuation of operations of the Company’s franchised transit bus routes were dependent upon the continuation of its operating authority and operating assistance relationship with the City.

On November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement (the “Agreement”) and subsequently closed on January 9, 2006 (the “Transition Date”) with the City to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations (the “Acquired Assets”). The Acquired Assets include fixtures, furniture and equipment; maintenance records; personnel records; operating schedules; and the intangible value of the development, administration and maintenance of such assets, including the value related to the development and training of employees, the value related to the development of routes and operating schedules, and going concern value or good will for a purchase price of $9,460,000. Under the terms of the Agreement, the City will pay additional consideration as follows: (1) an amount equal to the actual invoice cost for the Company’s inventory of spare parts and fluids, provided that the Company represent and warrant to the City that it has paid or will pay such invoiced amounts; (2) an amount equal to the book value (net of accumulated depreciation) of the Company’s other tangible assets that are Acquired Assets as of the date of closing; (3) if all of the Claimants in the Non-Union Employees v. New York City Department of Transportation and Green Bus Lines, Inc. execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City will pay the Company an additional $189,200. If less than 100% of the Claimants execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City will pay the Company an additional amount to be determined by multiplying the percentage of the Claimants who executed the Forms by $300,000, and the Company will receive 37.84% of the amount.

Under the Agreement, the City is going to assume, defend and indemnify the Company against the following: (1) all claims as a result from operations and maintenance of buses up through and including the Transition Date; (2) all claims, losses or damages for bodily injury and/or property damage resulting from or alleged to result from the operation and/or maintenance of buses up to the Transition Date; (3) any and all funding obligations, claims, losses, damages, fines, costs and expenses associated with any withdrawal, termination, freezing or other liability related to the various pension plans; (4) all claims with respect to accrued leave; (5) any claims made by any union or any member of any union arising under any collective bargaining agreement; (6) obligation to pay additional or retrospective premiums in connection with any Workers’ Compensation Retrospective Policy; (7) obligation to pay accumulated holiday pay; and (8) any claim or demand is made, any and all claims asserted by vendors in regard to Bus Service, up through and including the Transition Date.

In connection with the Agreement, the City leased the depot and facilities from the Company located at 165-25 147th Avenue, Jamaica, New York, for an initial term of 21 years with a first-year rent of $2,795,000 and a 21st-year rent of $4,092,000 and the depot located at 49-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Arverne, New York, for an initial term of 21 years with a first-year rent of $605,000 and a 21st-year rent of $866,000.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS: (Continued)

The leases are “triple net” leases in that the City agrees to pay all expenses on the property. Each lease has two renewal terms of 14 years each so that the total term is a maximum of 49 years. The term of each lease commenced on the date the Company in question closed the sale of the bus company to the City.

In 2005, the Company decided along with its two sister New York Corporations namely Triboro Coach Corporation (“Triboro”) and Jamaica-Central Railways, Inc. (“Jamaica”) a plan to reorganize into a new formed company called GTJ Reit, Inc.

As a result of the Agreement and sale of Acquired Assets, the operations of the Bus operations are presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

Subsidy Programs:

Pursuant to the OAA, the Company received significant operating subsidies from federal, state and local government agencies. Through December 31, 2003, the total annual subsidy was based on a formula which provided the Company a reimbursement of operating deficits subject to annual caps on the rate of increase in reimbursable expenses. As of January 1, 2004, there was no cap on reimbursement of operating deficits, but certain labor costs were not reimbursed The OAA provided that the Company earned a fixed annual management fee and additional quarterly fees if certain performance standards were met. Operating assistance provided by state and local governments totaled $3,304,806 and $14,479,359 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (unaudited) and $47,491,337 $36,856,266 and $35,732,962 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and was paid to the Company under the provisions of the OAA. In addition to the annual subsidy, the City reimbursed the Company for auto liability insurance premiums which covered the operation of the vehicles, and such costs.

Under the OAA, the City guaranteed the payment of the Company’s self-insured injuries and damages claims incurred through December 31, 2001. As further discussed below under “Injuries and Damages Claims Reserve,” effective January 1, 2002, the City provided an auto liability insurance program which did not require the Company to retain self-insurance for any portion of injuries and damages claims coverage. The City will still reimburse the Company and damages or claims filed that were incurred prior to January 1, 2002.

The City withheld and currently holds a portion of the annual subsidy for injuries and damages claims accrued as of December 31, 2002, for claims which occurred prior to January 1, 2002. Such withheld amounts will be received when the related claims are paid subject to a minimum funding level. For the aggregate amounts so withheld $2,235,379 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), $2,122,649 and $3,586,279 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. At March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 and 2004, these amounts are included as assets from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Under the provisions of the OAA, the operating subsidies from federal, state and local government agencies were subject to audit by those agencies, and such subsidies may be adjusted based on the results of such audits.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS: (Continued)

The Company and its affiliated transit bus operators are prosecuting an action commenced on September 24, 2003, by service of a complaint of the City of New York. The action is based on a violation of their civil rights pursuant to Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Law of 1871, claiming that the City has conspired to put the Companies out of business in order to avoid paying compensation for its condemnation rights. To date, the City of New York has not answered the complaint. There is a motion pending by the City to dismiss the complaint.

Union Contract:

The Company has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1179 (the “Union”) which expired on December 31, 2002. On January 28, 2005, this Memorandum was modified to include a one-time one thousand ($1,000) dollar bonus for 2003 which will be paid to those employed as of the agreement date and a 3% increase in wages retroactive to January 1, 2004, which amounted to $1,588,275, of which $944,275 related to retroactive wages in 2004. Union employees as of the agreement date are also eligible for a longevity bonus.

Lease and Assumption Agreements:

The Company receives its buses at no cost from the City.

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2006, Consolidated Statements of Operations, and Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 and Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are unaudited. The unaudited financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. The information described in the Notes to the Financial Statements for these periods is unaudited. The Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the future results to be expected for the entire fiscal year end for any period.

2.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Basis of Presentation:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Green Bus Lines, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Green Bus Holding Corporation. The Company applies the guidelines set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”) in assessing its interests in variable interest entities to decide whether to consolidate that entity. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Investee companies that are not consolidated, but over which the Company exercises significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s 40% investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for under the equity method. Whether or not the Company exercises significant influence with respect to an investee depends on an evaluation of several factors including, among others, representation on the investee company’s board of directors and

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

ownership level, which is generally a 20% to 50% interest in the voting securities of the investee company. Under the equity method of accounting, an investee company’s accounts are not reflected within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Operations; however, the Company’s share of the earnings or losses of the investee company is reflected in the caption “Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s carrying value in an equity method Investee company is reflected in the caption “Investment in affiliates” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

When the Company’s carrying value in an equity method Investee company is reduced to zero, no further losses are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements unless the Company guaranteed obligations of the Investee company or has committed additional funding. When the Investee Company subsequently reports income, the Company will not record its share of such income until it equals the amount of its share of losses not previously recognized (see Note 6).

Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Revenue Recognition- Rental Properties:

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13. “Accounting for Leases”, as amended, referred to herein as SFAS No. 13. SFAS No. 13 requires that revenue be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic and rational basis is more representative of the time pattern in which the use benefit is derived from the leased property. Leases that include renewal options with rental terms that are lower than those in the primary term are excluded from the calculation of straight line rent if they do not meet the criteria of a bargain renewal option. In those instances in which we fund tenant improvements and the improvements are deemed to be owned by us, revenue recognition will commence when the improvements are substantially completed and possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant. When the Company determines that the tenant allowances are lease incentives, the Company commences revenue recognition when possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant for tenant work to begin. The properties are being leased to tenants under operating leases. Minimum rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The excess of amounts so recognized over amounts due pursuant to the underlying leases amounted to approximately $135,000 (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2006.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Revenue Recognition—Bus Operations:

The Company recorded passenger revenue when the service is performed. Operating assistance subsidies were recorded in the periods to which the subsidy relates. Revenue from passenger and operating subsidiaries were included as part of gain (loss) from discontinued operations. The monthly operating assistance subsidy checks for January 2006 and 2005 were received in December 2005, 2004 and are reported as deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheet.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Information:

In accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”, basic earnings per common share (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share (“Diluted EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents and convertible securities then outstanding. SFAS No. 128 requires the presentation of both Basic EPS and Diluted EPS on the face of the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. There were no common stock equivalents for any of the periods presented in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted per share information:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Year Ended
December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,041,777

 

$

374,043

 

$

1,726,968

 

$

461,435

 

$

(2,023,574

)

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

3,766.5

 

3,766.5

 

3,766.5

 

3,795.5

 

3,874.5

 

Basic and Diluted Per Share Information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share—basic and diluted

 

$

1,869.58

 

$

99.31   

 

$

458.51

 

$

121.57

 

$

(522.28)

 

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:

The Company assesses long-lived assets for impairment whenever there is an indication that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the forecast undiscounted cash flows generated by those assets to their net carrying value. The amount of impairment loss, if any, will generally be measured by the difference between the net book value of the assets and the estimated fair value of the related assets.

When impairment indicators are present, investments in affiliated companies are reviewed for impairment by comparing their fair value to their respective carrying amounts. The Company makes its estimate of fair value by considering discounted cash flow analyses and balance sheet liquidation values. If

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

the fair value of the investment has dropped below the carrying amount, management considers several factors when determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in market value has occurred, including the length of the time and the extent to which the fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the affiliated company, and other factors influencing the fair market value, such as general market conditions.

Discontinued Operations:

The consolidated financial statements of the Company present the operations of the Bus operations as discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”).

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Restricted cash represents certain certificates of deposit amounting to $741,488 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $741,488 at December 31, 2005, and $712,069 at December 31, 2004, that are on deposit with various government agencies as collateral to meet statutory self-insurance funding requirements.

Amortization of Deferred Leasing Commissions

Deferred leasing commissions will be amortized using the straight-line method over the life of the lease.

Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment are stated at cost (see Note 4). Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

 

 

Useful lives

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

10 -15

 

 

                                                                    

Investments:

The Company accounts for its investments in accordance with SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income. Interest on securities is included in interest income. Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in interest income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Estimated fair value is determined based on market quotes.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Injuries and Damages Claims Reserve:

The Company established reserves for anticipated future settlements of injuries and damages claims arising from accidents up to the Company’s maximum self-insurance level of $500,000 per accident for accidents that occurred after December 31, 1992, and prior to January 1, 2002, and $75,000 for accidents that occurred prior to December 31, 1992. The required claims reserves were determined by management after considering factors such as the nature and extent of the injuries or damages and prior experience with similar types of claims.

Under the terms of the OAA, the City guaranteed the reimbursement of monies paid by the Company for its self-insured portion of injuries and damages claims (see Subsidy Programs above).

Effective January 1, 2002, the City implemented a new auto liability insurance program, which includes auto liability insurance coverage obtained on the Company’s behalf with several insurance companies (rated A, A+ or A++) and paid directly by the City to the Company and then the Company pays the premium. This insurance program provides for coverage up to $20 million per claim and is not subject to any self-insurance retention by the Company. In addition, under the new auto liability insurance program, the Company is not responsible for the administration or payment of insurance claims arising after January 1, 2002. The Company is not aware of any factors, which might impair the insurance companies’ or the City’s ability or intent to pay claims covered under the auto liability insurance program. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not reflect reserves for such claims arising after January 1, 2002.

Income Taxes:

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method, as required by the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.

Comprehensive Income:

The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income.”
SFAS No. 130 sets forth rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components.
SFAS No. 130 requires unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s available-for-sale securities and the minimum pension liability to be included in comprehensive income.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements :

In December 2004, the FASB issued FAS Statement 123 (Revision 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” and effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2005. The new statement requires all share-based payments to employees to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values.

In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments” an amendment of SFAS No. 133 and 140. This

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

statement permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation, clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of SFAS No. 133, establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are free standing derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative that require bifurcation, clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives, and amends SFAS No. 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special-purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006, as defined. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In March 2006, the FASB issued FAS 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, an amendment to FAS 140,” which permits an entity to account for one or more classes of servicing rights at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in income. This statement is effective as of January 1, 2007. We are currently evaluating the effect of this statement.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS No. 123R), which supercedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” The revised statement addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees and other third parties, eliminates the ability to account for share-based transactions using APB No. 25 and requires that the compensation costs relating to such transactions be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. FAS No. 123R requires additional disclosures relating to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payments. On April 14, 2005, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would permit most registrants subject to its oversight additional time to implement the requirements in SFAS No. 123(R). As announced, the SEC will permit companies to implement SFAS No. 123(R) at the beginning of their next fiscal year (instead of their next reporting period) that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company is evaluating the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R) and expects that the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), effective January 1, 2006, will have an immaterial impact on its consolidated results of operations and earnings per share. The Company has not yet determined the method of adoption or the potential financial impact of adopting SFAS No. 123(R).

In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (revised), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN 46R), an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements”. Variable interest entities, some of which were formerly referred to as special purpose entities, are generally entities for which their other equity investors (1) do not provide significant financial resources for the entity to sustain its activities, (2) do not have voting rights or (3) have voting rights that are disproportionately high compared with their economic interests. Under FIN 46R, variable interest entities must be consolidated by the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is generally defined as having the majority of the risks and rewards of ownership arising from the variable interest entity. FIN 46R also requires certain disclosures if a significant variable interest is held but not required to

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

be consolidated. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position No. 03-3, “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” (“SOP 03-3”). Loans carried at fair value and loans to borrowers in good standing under revolving credit agreements are excluded from the scope of SOP 03-3, thus the adoption of this standard had no impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150 “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity” (SFAS No. 150). This statement requires that an issuer classify financial instruments that are within its scope as a liability. Many of those instruments were classified as equity under previous guidance. Most of the guidance in SFAS No. 150 is effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS No. 149). The provisions of SFAS No.149 that relate to SFAS No. 133 and No. 138 implementation issues that have been effective for fiscal quarters that began prior to June 15, 2003, should continue to be applied in accordance with their respective effective dates. In addition, provisions of SFAS No. 149 which relate to forward purchases or sales of when-issued securities or other securities that do not yet exist, should be applied to both existing contracts and new contracts entered into after June 30, 2003. The changes in SFAS No. 149 improve financial reporting by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. In particular, SFAS No. 149 (1) clarifies under what circumstances a contract with an initial net investment meets the characteristic of a derivative discussed in paragraph 6(b) of SFAS No. 133 and No. 138, (2) clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component, (3) amends the definition of an underlying financing component to conform it to language used in FIN 45, and (4) amends certain other existing pronouncements. Those changes resulted in more consistent reporting of contracts as either derivatives or hybrid instruments. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, except as stated above and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. In addition, except as stated above, all provisions of SFAS No.149 should be applied prospectively. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2003, Statement of Accounting Position (“SOP”) 03-3 “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” was issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. SOP 03-3 addresses the accounting for loans acquired through a transfer (including a business combination) that have differences between their contractual cash flows and their expected cash flows, due in part to credit quality. SOP 03-3 requires that the excess of the expected cash flows at acquisition to be collected over the acquirer’s initial investment be recognized on a level-yield basis over the loan’s life. Any future excess of contractual cash flows over the original expected cash flows is recognized as a future yield adjustment. Future decreases in actual cash flows over the original expected cash flows are recognized as an impairment and expensed immediately. Valuation allowances cannot be

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

created or “carried over” in the initial accounting for loans acquired that are within the scope of SOP 03-3. SOP 03-3 was adopted by the Company effective January 1, 2005. The adoption of SOP 03-3 has had no material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections - a replacement of APB No. 20 and
FASB Statement No. 3” (“SFAS 154”). SFAS 154 replaces APB No. 20, “Accounting Changes” and FASB Statement No. 3, “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements” and changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principles. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company does not anticipate that adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or its cash flows.

Concentrations of Credit Risk:

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of temporary cash investments, which from time-to-time exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

As stated in Note 1, on November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement and subsequently closed on January 9, 2006 with the City to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations. Accordingly, the results have been presented as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

The following table sets forth the detail of the Company’s net income (loss) from discontinued operations:

 

 

Bus Operations

 

Year ended December 31, 2005:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

75,941,986

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

1,075,001

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

121,502

 

 

Income from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

953,499

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

67,123,967

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

1,023,634

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

306,109

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

717,525

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

65,357,868

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

1,160,596

 

 

Benefit for income taxes

 

 

(161,824

)

 

Income from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

1,322,420

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

3,963,020

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

38,488

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

701,040

 

 

Loss from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

(662,552

)

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operation

 

 

$

9,988,896

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

3,453,566

 

 

Net gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

6,535,330

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

20,812,059

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

274,361

 

 

Benefit for income taxes

 

 

(125,481

)

 

Income from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

399,842

 

 

 

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: (Continued)

The following table presents the major classes of assets and liabilities of Bus Operations:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

5,148,145

 

$

1,005,904

 

$

3,177,806

 

Operating subsidies receivable

 

2,372,478

 

1,864,419

 

197,934

 

Current portion of operating subsidies receivable—injuries and damages withholding

 

154,575

 

601,970

 

1,268,204

 

Due from the City of New York

 

1,737,353

 

694,760

 

574,971

 

Other current assets

 

41,274

 

978,324

 

1,498,946

 

Inventory

 

 

1,284,123

 

1,311,887

 

Deferred income taxes

 

7,944,748

 

8,584,960

 

6,459,785

 

Total current assets

 

$

17,398,573

 

$

15,014,460

 

$

14,489,533

 

Non-current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfunded pension expense

 

$

604,255

 

$

604,255

 

$

1,543,978

 

Available for sale securities

 

752,853

 

756,347

 

764,331

 

Restricted cash

 

741,488

 

741,488

 

712,069

 

Property and equipment, net

 

304,341

 

664,109

 

898,873

 

Other assets

 

60,541

 

67,362

 

34,166

 

Operating subsidies receivable—injuries and damages
withholding

 

2,285,743

 

2,122,649

 

1,426,427

 

 

 

$

4,749,221

 

$

4,956,210

 

$

5,379,844

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

232,776

 

$

3,026,828

 

$

2,287,811

 

Accrued payroll and vacation pay

 

32,608

 

2,702,437

 

2,734,352

 

Due to City of New York

 

 

1,397,000

 

3,025,824

 

Deferred income taxes

 

5,358,871

 

5,189,534

 

5,311,548

 

Other current liabilities

 

3,478,718

 

270,023

 

252,153

 

Total current liabilities

 

$

9,102,973

 

$

12,585,822

 

$

13,611,688

 

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred union pension liability

 

$

9,158,036

 

$

9,158,036

 

$

3,316,326

 

Personal injury and property damage claims

 

2,633,252

 

2,470,157

 

3,933,786

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

$

11,791,288

 

$

11,628,193

 

$

7,250,112

 

 

The net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to discontinued operations was $(1,853,291) in 2005 and $1,520,322 in 2004, and $3,031,019 in 2003. The net cash used for investing activities attributable to discontinued operations was $359,237 in 2005, $458,404 in 2004 and $117,469 in 2003. The net cash used for financing activities attributable to discontinued operations of $-0- (2005), $-0- (2004), and $600,000 (2003).

The net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to discontinued operations of $4,046,798 and $(1,639,896) for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively. The net cash used for investing activities attributable to discontinued operations was $345,376

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: (Continued)

and $(1,968) for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively. The net cash used for financing activities attributable to discontinued operations was $0 and $0 (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

4.   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:

Property and equipment from continuing operations is as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

433,877

 

$

433,877

 

$

433,877

 

Building and improvements

 

5,491,123

 

5,491,123

 

5,491,123

 

 

 

5,925,000

 

5,925,000

 

5,925,000

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(4,461,583

)

(4,407,587

)

(4,171,381

)

 

 

$

1,463,417

 

$

1,517,413

 

$

1,753,619

 

 

The Company recorded depreciation expense of $53,996 and $59,051 related to these assets during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $236,205, $245,656, and $251,395 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Property and equipment from discontinued operations is as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Leasehold improvements

 

$

1,099,822

 

$

1,099,822

 

$

1,099,822

 

Revenue vehicles and accessories

 

 

346,534

 

346,534

 

Registered devices

 

 

20,538

 

20,538

 

Office and garage equipment

 

616,094

 

2,464,413

 

2,461,306

 

 

 

1,715,916

 

3,931,307

 

3,928,200

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(1,411,575

)

(3,267,198

)

(3,029,327

)

 

 

$

304,341

 

$

664,109

 

$

898,873

 

 

The Company recorded depreciation expense of $33,142 and $59,469 related to these assets during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $237,872, $267,555, and $307,132 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

5.    INVESTMENTS:

The following is a summary of marketable securities included as part of discontinued operations at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005 and 2004:

 

 

Available-for-Sale Securities

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury/U.S. Government debt securities

 

$

784,827

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(28,480

)

 

$

756,347

 

Total available-for-sale securities

 

$

784,827

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(28,480

)

 

$

756,347

 

 

 

 

Available-for-Sale Securities

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury/U.S. Government debt securities

 

$

784,802

 

 

$

940

 

 

 

$

(21,411

)

 

$

764,331

 

Total available-for-sale securities

 

$

784,802

 

 

$

940

 

 

 

$

(21,411

)

 

$

764,331

 

 

 

 

Available-for-Sale Securities

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury/U.S. Government

 

$

784,802

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(31,949

)

 

$

752,853

 

debt securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale securities

 

$

784,802

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(31,949

)

 

$

752,853

 

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities, because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations.

 

 

 

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

310,295

 

$

307,543

 

Due after one year and up to five years

 

125,000

 

116,607

 

Due after five years and up to ten years

 

200,000

 

188,004

 

Due after ten years

 

149,507

 

140,699

 

 

 

$

784,802

 

$

752,853

 

 

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

6.    INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES:

The Company has 40% interests in Command Bus Company, Inc., and G.T.J. Company, Inc. These companies did not declare dividends during 2005, 2004, and 2003. Summary combined financial information for these affiliates is as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2005

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

29,496,053

 

 

$

25,173,844

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

2,428,228

 

 

$

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation

 

159,733

 

 

(1,646,778

)

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

2,533,095

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,587,961

 

 

$

886,317

 

 

Total assets

 

$

30,350,521

 

 

$

5,023,112

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

23,921,508

 

 

$

9,246,566

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2004

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

27,389,249

 

 

$

24,176,349

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

1,052,695

 

 

$

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation

 

(325,563

)

 

(336,643

)

 

Net Income (loss)

 

$

727,132

 

 

$

(336,643

)

 

Total assets

 

$

31,207,996

 

 

$

6,591,175

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$27,339,938

 

 

$

10,341,492

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2003

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$21,997,994

 

 

$

24,205,682

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

709,043

 

 

$

 

 

Loss from operations of discontinued operation

 

(6,669,700

)

 

(286,541

)

 

Net loss

 

$

(5,960,657

)

 

$

(286,541

)

 

 

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

6.    INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES: (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

7,612,827

 

 

$

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

1,955,604

 

 

$

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation

 

227

 

 

(444,897

)

 

Net income loss

 

$

1,955,831

 

 

$

(444,897

)

 

Total assets

 

$

33,192,288

 

 

$4,475,597

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

24,872,517

 

 

$

4,685,708

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited)

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

 

$

6,957,165

 

 

 

$

6,791,145

 

 

Gain from continuing operations

 

 

$

362,528

 

 

 

$

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

(5,643

)

 

 

67,273

 

 

Net income

 

 

$

356,885

 

 

 

$

67,273

 

 

 

The Company advanced to (received) from Jamaica Buses, Inc. and Command Bus Company, Inc. $358,128 and $103,222, respectively at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $358,128 and $103,222, respectively at December 31, 2005 and 2004. The Company advanced $53,527 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) $53,527 to Transit Facility Management Corp. and $0 to The Bus Depot, Inc., at December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004. Both these companies are subsidiaries of GTJ.

7.    NOTE PAYABLE TO BANK:

On December 30, 2003, the Company, along with the Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries, Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries, Command Bus Company, Inc., and G.T.J. Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Affiliated Group”), replaced its then-existing credit facility with a new facility consisting of mortgages and lines of credit which had an expiration date of June 30, 2004. The facility has been renegotiated over several renewals and has now been extended to July 31, 2006. Currently, the entire group has a $6.5 million facility consisting of a $4 million line of credit, which is secured by approximately $4.5 million of cash and bonds held by the Affiliated Group and a $2.5 million second mortgage secured by a mortgage over property owned by G.T.J. Company, Inc., in New York City. The facility of $6.5 million is being used to finance the working capital needs of the Affiliated Group.. The facility bears interest at prime rate and is adjusted from time to time. The loans are collateralized by all tangible assets of the Affiliated Group.

As of March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005 and 2004, $0 was outstanding under this line of credit. The line bore interest at a fluctuating rate based on the bank’s prime rate.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

7.    NOTE PAYABLE TO BANK: (Continued)

The Affiliated Group is required to satisfy certain financial ratios and covenants. Tangible net worth must not be less than $22,000,000 as of December 31, 2005, the cash flow coverage ratio must not be less than 1.1 to 1.0, the Leverage Ratio shall not be more than 4.5 to 1.0, and capital expenditures shall not be more than $2,000,000 in any fiscal year.

The Affiliated Group may not meet certain covenants for these financial statements and has requested waivers from the Bank for the breach of these covenants. Waivers have been provided to the Affiliated Group.

8.    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

Approximately 88% of the Company’s common stock is held under a Voting Trust Agreement which expires in November 2007. The stock held under the agreement shall be voted at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company by the trustee as may be in the judgment of the trustee, for the best interest of the shareholders of the Company. The trustee is a shareholder/officer of the Company. The Company has the right of first refusal to purchase shares from any shareholder desiring to sell shares at a price established by the Board of Directors.

In the normal course of business, the Company under a stock repurchase program will buy back common shares. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company repurchased approximately 13.5 shares.

In 2005, the Company paid dividends to shareholders totaling $300,570 and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 the Company paid dividends of $75,142 (unaudited).

9.    PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS:

Non-Union:

The Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan which covers substantially all of its non-union employees. Participant benefits are based on years of service and the participant’s compensation during the last three years of service. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that does not exceed the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future.

Plan assets primarily consist of convertible equity securities, guaranteed deposit accounts, corporate debt securities and fixed income contracts.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.    PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

The following tables present certain financial information for the Company’s non-union defined benefit pension plan as of and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in projected benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

7,470,513

 

7,461,521

 

Service cost

 

275,678

 

241,924

 

Interest cost

 

474,368

 

461,080

 

Actuarial loss/(gain)

 

914,323

 

(172,688

)

Benefits paid

 

(531,620

)

(521,324

)

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

 

$

8,603,262

 

$

7,470,513

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Fair asset plan value at beginning of the year

 

$

8,486,208

 

$

7,991,746

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

380,998

 

719,029

 

Employer contributions

 

396,680

 

365,692

 

Benefits paid

 

(531,620

)

(521,324

)

Expenses paid

 

(73,716

)

(68,935

)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

$

8,658,550

 

$

8,486,208

 

Funded status

 

$

55,288

 

$

1,015,695

 

Unrecognized prior service costs

 

85,185

 

96,443

 

Unrecognized net actuarial gain (loss)

 

647,518

 

(551,909

)

Net amount recognized

 

$

787,991

 

$

560,229

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Amount recognized in the balance sheet consists of:

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid benefit costs

 

$

787,991

 

$

560,229

 

Accrued benefit liability

 

 

 

Intangible asset

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

Net Amount Recognized

 

$

787,991

 

$

560,229

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s postretirement benefit obligations shown above at December 31, 2005 and 2004:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Discount rate

 

5.75

%

6.00

%

Compensation increase

 

4.00

%

4.00

%

 

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.    PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

5,211

 

$

68,919

 

$

275,678

 

$

241,924

 

259,746

 

Expense cost

 

14,672

 

19,819

 

79,275

 

72,127

 

72,775

 

Interest cost

 

83,477

 

118,592

 

474,368

 

461,080

 

458,826

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(116,025

)

(167,915

)

(671,661

)

(625,252

)

(540,059

)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

1,949

 

2,815

 

11,258

 

11,258

 

11,258

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

(10,716

)

$

42,230

 

$

168,918

 

$

161,137

 

$

262,546

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s postretirement benefit expense shown above for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average discount rate

 

 

5.75

%

 

6.00

%

6.50

%

7.0

%

Weighted average rate of compensation increase

 

 

4.00

%

 

4.00

%

5.00

%

5.00

%

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

 

 

8.00

%

 

8.00

%

8.00

%

8.00

%

 

The Agreement with the City provides that all eligible members of the plan will join the City plan and will be credited for all service with the Company for the purposes of vesting and benefit accruals and that benefits for all eligible members of the plan will be on substantially the same terms and conditions as the current non-union plan.

Included in the agreement with the City, the pension plan is going to be merged into the Metropolitan Transit’s Authority DB Pension Plan (“MTA DB Plan”). This resulted in a plan curtailment under the SFAS No. 88 “Employers’ Accounting for Settlement and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits”. The curtailment was caused by the fact that the non-union employees ceased future benefit accruals under the pension plan.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of unrecognized prior service costs which resulted in a loss of approximately $83,237.

The transfer of plan assets to the MTA DB Pension Plan on March 3, 2006, resulted in the settlement of the company’s obligation with regard to the plan assets and liabilities.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of the plan’s experience gain/(loss) as of the date of settlement or asset transfer date. As a result, the Company’s recognition of a loss of $776,972 due to the transfer of assets in excess of benefit liability plus the immediate recognition of the existing gain at $61,502 as of the asset transfer done on March 3, 2006, which resulted in an overall settlement loss of $715,470. This charge was recorded in the second quarter of 2006.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.    PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

The percentage of asset allocations of the Company’s pension plans at December 31, 2005 and 2004, by asset category were as follows:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Equity securities

 

 

59

%

 

 

59

%

 

Debt securities

 

 

36

%

 

 

39

%

 

Cash and other

 

 

5

%

 

 

2

%

 

Total

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

Union:

In addition, the Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan which covers substantially all of its union employees. Participant benefits are based on the employee’s monthly pay as of December 31, 1997 plus a flat dollar monthly benefit for service after 1997. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that does not exceed the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes, in accordance with guidelines contained in the union contract. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future. Plan assets consist primarily of money market funds, corporate bonds, common and preferred equity securities, government securities and fixed income contracts.

The following tables present certain financial information for the Company’s union defined benefit pension plan as of and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited):

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in projected benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

81,435,702

 

$

73,196,643

 

Service cost

 

2,217,268

 

1,965,803

 

Interest cost

 

4,863,033

 

4,738,117

 

Actuarial loss

 

4,007,468

 

5,652,781

 

Benefits paid

 

(4,130,086

)

(4,117,642

)

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

 

$

88,393,385

 

$

81,435,702

 

 

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.    PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of asset plan value at beginning of the year

 

$

77,070,171

 

$

71,618,383

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

4,206,021

 

7,272,211

 

Employer contributions

 

2,783,696

 

2,855,554

 

Benefits paid

 

(4,130,086

)

(4,117,642

)

Expenses paid

 

(694,453

)

(558,335

)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

$

79,235,349

 

$

77,070,171

 

Funded status

 

$

(9,158,036

)

$

(4,365,531

)

Unrecognized transition amount

 

736,445

 

1,700,384

 

Unrecognized prior service costs

 

(140,184

)

(156,406

)

Unrecognized net actuarial gain (loss)

 

17,580,383

 

11,333,545

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

9,018,608

 

$

8,511,992

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Amount recognized in the balance sheet consists of:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued benefit liability

 

$

(9,158,036

)

$

(3,316,326

)

Intangible asset

 

596,261

 

1,543,978

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

17,580,383

 

10,284,340

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

9,018,608

 

$

8,511,992

 

 

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.    PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s postretirement benefit obligations shown above at December 31, 2005 and 2004:

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Discount rate

 

5.75

%

6.00

%

Compensation increase

 

4.00

%

4.00

%

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

60,000

 

$

554,317

 

$

2,217,268

 

$

1,965,803

 

$

1,713,606

 

Interest cost

 

1,250,000

 

1,215,758

 

4,863,033

 

4,738,117

 

4,573,642

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(1,550,000

)

(1,525,028

)

(6,100,112

)

(5,677,592

)

(4,885,737

)

Amortization of transition amount

 

180,000

 

240,985

 

963,939

 

963,939

 

963,939

 

Amortization of prior service costs

 

 

(4,056

)

(16,222

)

(16,222

)

(16,222

)

Recognized actuarial loss/)gain)

 

 

87,294

 

349,174

 

75,909

 

202,946

 

Curtailment under FAS 88

 

580,000

 

 

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

520,000

 

$

569,270

 

$

2,277,080

 

$

2,049,954

 

$

2,552,174

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s postretirement benefit expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.75

%

 

6

%

6.5

%

7.00

%

Compensation increase

 

 

4.0

%

 

4.00

%

5.00

%

5.00

%

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

 

 

8.00

%

 

8.00

%

8.00

%

8.00

%

 

The Agreement with the City provides that all eligible members of the plan will join the City plan and will be credited for all service with the Company for the purposes of vesting and benefit accruals and that benefits for all eligible members of the plan will be on substantially the same terms and conditions as the current non-union plan.

As of July 14, 2006, agreements related to merger of the plan are awaiting the signatures of the various interested parties (Green, Local 1181 Union, MTA, and City of New York). Once the agreements have been adopted, the merger of the retirement plans and the transfer of the Green Union Retirement Plan assets into the MTA DB Pension Plan will occur within ninety days.

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.    PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

The asset allocation for the Company’s retirement plans are based upon an analysis of the timing and amount of projected benefit payments, the expected returns and the risk of asset classes and the correlation of those returns.

The percentage of asset allocations of the Company pension plans at December 31, 2005 and 2004, by asset category were as follows:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Equity securities

 

 

58

%

 

 

53

%

 

Debt securities

 

 

27

%

 

 

28

%

 

Cash and other

 

 

15

%

 

 

19

%

 

Total

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

Other Retirement Benefits:

The Company entered into an agreement with the Union which stipulates that the Union will provide health benefits directly to its members based on a plan developed by it for its members. The Company had agreed to fund the health benefits of such plan, subject to certain limitations and the condition that the City provides the funds necessary therefore under the provisions of the OAA. The Company and Union are currently working under the provisions of the expired agreement (see Note 1).

The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan for its non-union employees who covers all employees who, at the plan’s anniversary date, have completed one year of service and are at least 21 years of age. The plan is funded by employee salary deferral contributions and employee discretionary contributions. There were no discretionary contributions made by the Company during 2005 and 2004.

The Company sponsors retirement benefits to its non-union employees under a defined contribution 401(k) plan (the “Plan”) which covers all employees who, at the Plan’s anniversary date, have completed one year of service and are at least 21 years of age.

The Company participates in a multiemployer plan that provides health care benefits, including defined postretirement health care benefits to substantially all non-union employees. The amount contributed to the plan and charged to benefit cost was $48,812 and $137,190, for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $527,725 and $517,930, and $535,588 for 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively.

The Agreement with the City provides that all eligible members of Plan will join the City Plan and will be credited for all service with the Company for the purposes of vesting and benefit accruals and that  benefits for all eligible members of the plan will be on substantially the same terms and conditions as the current non-union plan.

10.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has an agreement with Varsity Transit, Inc. (“Transit”), an affiliate, under which Transit provides the Company with certain administrative and data processing services. Total service fees incurred under this agreement and included in other nonoperating expenses were $745,019 and $99,398 for

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

10.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively. $420,684, $414,921 and $434,472 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Net advances due from Transit aggregated $1,169,467 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $4,605,832 at December 31, 2005 and $1,581,459 at December 31, 2004. Additionally, advances due from GTJ aggregated $2,709,000 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) at December 31, 2005 and 2004.

Lighthouse Real Estate Management, LLC (“LREM”), of which Paul Cooper, who is the son of the Company’s Chairmen Jerry Cooper,  is a member, received a leasing commission in 2006 for the leasing of 49-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Edgemere, New York on behalf of Green Bus Holding Corp. to New York City in the aggregate sum of $1,281,580.

Douglas A. Cooper, Ruskin, Moscou, Faltischek, P.C. (“RMF”), of which Douglas Cooper is a partner and is the nephew of Jerome Cooper, has acted as counsel to the Company for approximately eight years. Fees paid to RMF for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 were $43,743, $96,671, and $34,953, respectively and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) were $6,036 and $2,763, respectively.

11.    INCOME TAXES:

The provisions for income taxes from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), and the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

237,987

 

$

155,818

 

$

320,009

 

$

57,825

 

$

252,662

 

State and local

 

125,813

 

74,349

 

161,150

 

164,007

 

203,512

 

Deferred

 

(69,602)

 

(93,756

)

(101,121

)

(55,202

)

139,546

 

 

 

$

294,198

 

$

136,411

 

$

380,038

 

$

166,630

 

$

595,720

 

 

The provisions for income taxes from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), and the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

2,721,877

 

$

 

$

 

$

(64,411

)

$

(50,385

)

State and local

 

660,058

 

23,454

 

(34,380

)

16,711

 

(30,627

)

Deferred

 

772,671

 

(148,935

)

155,882

 

353,809

 

(80,812

)

 

 

$

4,154,606

 

$

(125,481

)

$

121,502

 

$

306,109

 

$

(161,824

)

 

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003

11.    INCOME TAXES: (Continued)

The Company files consolidated federal and combined state income tax returns. In addition, the parent company and its subsidiary file separate returns for local purposes.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities from continuing operations at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book over tax depreciation

 

 

$

431,976

 

 

$

431,976

 

$

339,423

 

State and local taxes, net

 

 

249,429

 

 

161,704

 

60,647

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

681,405

 

 

593,680

 

400,070

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

(56,264

)

 

(75,019

)

(72,588

)

Net deferred tax assets

 

 

$

625,141

 

 

$

518,661

 

$

327,482

 

 

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities from discontinued operations at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Injuries and damages claims reserve

 

$

895,305

 

$

839,853

 

$

1,337,487

 

Vacation accrual

 

4,280

 

681,086

 

564,771

 

Retirement plan’s additional minimum liability

 

7,039,895

 

7,039,895

 

4,541,160

 

Other

 

5,268

 

5,268

 

16,367

 

State and local taxes, net

 

 

18,858

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

7,944,748

 

8,584,960

 

6,459,785

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating subsidy withholdings

 

(777,152

)

(721,700

)

(1,219,335

)

Pension expense

 

(3,841,359

)

(3,841,359

)

(3,576,812

)

Book over tax depreciation

 

(30,899

)

(53,301

)

(57,378

)

State and local taxes, net

 

(709,461

)

(573,174

)

(458,023

)

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

(5,358,871

)

(5,189,534

)

(5,311,548

)

Net deferred tax assets

 

$

2,585,877

 

$

3,395,426

 

$

1,148,237

 

 

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GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

and Years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003

1 1.    INCOME TAXES: (Continued)

The Company and two affiliates own all of the common stock of the affiliates accounted for under the equity method (see Note 5). The Company and its affiliates exercise significant influence over these affiliates and   intend to maintain permanent investments in these affiliates. Accordingly, taxes have not been provided on the undistributed earnings of these affiliates prior to January 1, 1993 (date of SFAS No. 109 adoption). Accumulated undistributed earnings (losses) of affiliates for which no provision (benefit) for income taxes has been made was approximately $707,389 and $(682,327) at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

12.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Legal M atters

The Company is a plaintiff in the two lawsuits described in Note 1.. The Company is also involved in several lawsuits and other disputes which arose in the ordinary course of business; however, management believes that these matters will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Environmental Matters

The Company’s real property have had activity regarding removal and replacement of underground storage tanks. Upon removal of the old tanks, any soil found to be unacceptable was heated off site to burn off contaminants. Fresh soil was brought in to replace earth which had been removed. There are still some levels of contamination at the sites, and groundwater monitoring programs have been put into place. Closures of existing New York State Department of Environmental Control spill numbers may be warranted if it can be shown that the remaining degree of impact is non threatening and within acceptable levels. Presently, the Company is not aware of any claims or remediation requirements from any local, state or federal government agencies. Each of the properties is in a commercial zone and is still used as transit depots including maintenance of vehicles. The Company can not assess what further liability may arise from these sites.

13.   SIGNIFICANT TENANTS

One tenant constitutes 100% of rental revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited).

14.   FUTURE MINIMUM RENT SCHEDULE

Future minimum lease payments to be received by the Company as of December 31, 2005 under noncancellable operating leases are as follows:

2006

 

$

3,326,680

 

2007

 

3,400,000

 

2008

 

3,400,000

 

2009

 

3,400,000

 

2010

 

3,400,000

 

Thereafter

 

66,874,941

 

 

 

$

83,801,621

 

 

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TRIBORO COACH AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONTENTS

 

 

Page
Number

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

F-35

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004, and March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

F-36

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and for Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

 

F-37

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

F-38

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

 

F-39

 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

F-40

 

 

F- 34




REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Weiser LLP

New York, New York

July 21, 2006

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

147,174

 

$

30,223

 

$

73,191

 

Other receivables

 

 

32,446

 

33,095

 

Due from affiliates

 

4,414,077

 

3,959,543

 

4,811,371

 

Assets of discontinued operation

 

14,388,535

 

11,735,245

 

9,517,629

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

182,144

 

183,955

 

Prepaid income taxes

 

180,695

 

481,007

 

9,771

 

Total current assets

 

19,130,481

 

16,420,608

 

14,629,012

 

Property and equipment, net

 

989,742

 

1,003,292

 

1,057,492

 

Assets from discontinued operation

 

5,417,804

 

6,319,296

 

8,632,822

 

Investment in affiliates

 

1,399,466

 

795,094

 

 

Deferred leasing commissions

 

835,535

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

27,773,028

 

$

24,538,290

 

$

24,319,326

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities from discontinued operation

 

$

7,082,344

 

$

9,093,836

 

$

7,946,190

 

Income taxes payable

 

9,641

 

80,577

 

1,752

 

Due to affiliates

 

247,517

 

2,641

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

7,500

 

107,869

 

6,416

 

Total current liabilities

 

7,347,002

 

9,284,923

 

7,954,358

 

Deferred income taxes liabilities

 

62,962

 

130,867

 

115,134

 

Liabilities from discontinued operation

 

2,543,543

 

4,071,103

 

6,259,736

 

Total liabilities

 

9,953,507

 

13,486,893

 

14,329,228

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value; 2,000 shares authorized, 1,277.10 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and in 2005, 1,290.6 in 2004

 

127,305

 

127,305

 

128,655

 

Retained earnings

 

19,392,948

 

12,624,824

 

10,959,623

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(1,700,732

)

(1,700,732

)

(1,098,180

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

17,819,521

 

11,051,397

 

9,990,098

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

27,773,028

 

$

24,538,290

 

$

24,319,326

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenue and subsidies

 

$

284,658

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

13,550

 

13,398

 

54,200

 

90,095

 

93,042

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, and equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies

 

271,108

 

(13,398

)

(54,200

)

(90,095

)

(93,042

)

Provision for income taxes

 

81,476

 

104,266

 

344,551

 

412,148

 

483,195

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

604,373

 

169,663

 

1,389,712

 

156,196

 

(2,498,879

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

794,005

 

51,999

 

990,961

 

(346,047

)

(3,075,116

)

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation, net of
tax

 

(1,157,211

)

287,172

 

991,592

 

1,784,017

 

509,684

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of tax

 

7,207,363

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operation

 

6,050,152

 

287,172

 

991,592

 

1,784,017

 

509,684

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

6,844,157

 

$

339,171

 

$

1,982,553

 

$

1,437,970

 

$

(2,565,432

)

Income (loss) per common share- basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

621.72

 

$

(40.29

)

$

767.83

 

$

(266.60

)

$

(2,334.05

)

(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

(906.12

)

$

222.51

 

$

768.32

 

$

1,374.44

 

$

386.85

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

5,643.54

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

5,359.14

 

$

262.80

 

$

1,536.15

 

$

1,107.84

 

$

(1,947.20

)

Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted

 

1,277.10

 

1,290.6

 

1,290.6

 

1,298.0

 

1,317.5

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Shareholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Earnings

 

(Loss) income

 

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2002

 

 

1,317.5

 

 

$

131,745

 

$

12,114,895

 

 

$

(490,047

)

 

$

11,756,593

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

(2,565,432

)

 

 

 

(2,565,432

)

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax $64,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(95,263

)

 

(95,263

)

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(49,754

)

 

(49,754

)

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,710,449

)

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 

 

(4.5

)

 

(450

)

(4,050

)

 

 

 

(4,500

)

Balance at December 31, 2003

 

 

1,313.0

 

 

131,295

 

9,545,413

 

 

(635,064

)

 

9,041,644

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

1,437,970

 

 

 

 

1,437,970

 

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax $33,649

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(60,886

)

 

(60,886

)

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(402,230

)

 

(402,230

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

974,854

 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 

 

(22.4

)

 

(2,640

)

(23,760

)

 

 

 

(26,400

)

Balance at December 31, 2004

 

 

1,290.6

 

 

128,655

 

10,959,623

 

 

(1,098,180

)

 

9,990,098

 

Dividends paid, $236.48 per share

 

 

 

 

 

(305,203

)

 

 

 

(305,203

)

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

1,982,553

 

 

 

 

1,982,553

 

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax $23,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(58,366

)

 

(58,366

)

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(544,186

)

 

(544,186

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,380,001

 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 

 

(13.5

)

 

(1,350

)

(12,150

)

 

 

 

(13,500

)

Balance at December 31, 2005

 

 

1,277.10

 

 

127,305

 

12,624,823

 

 

(1,700,732

)

 

11,051,396

 

Dividends paid, $59.53 per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(76,032

)

 

 

 

 

(76,032

)

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

6,844,157

 

 

 

 

6,844,157

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,844,157

 

Balance at March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

1,277.10

 

 

$

127,305

 

$

19,392,948

 

 

$

(1,700,732

)

 

$

17,819,521

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Three Months Ended 
March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

6,844,157

 

$

339,171

 

$

1,982,553

 

$

1,437,970

 

$

(2,565,432

)

Less gain from discontinued operations

 

(6,050,152

)

(287,172

)

(991,592

)

(1,784,017

)

(509,684

)

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

 

794,005

 

51,999

 

990,961

 

(346,047

)

(3,075,116

)

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(82,559

)

2,131

 

8,525

 

(1,820

)

6,662

 

Equity in (earnings) loss of affiliated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

companies, net of tax

 

(604,373

)

(169,663

)

(1,389,712

)

(156,196

)

2,498,879

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

13,550

 

13,398

 

54,200

 

90,095

 

93,042

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other receivables

 

 

 

(34,290

)

(230,280

)

103,001

 

Prepaid expenses

 

182,144

 

91,977

 

(74,459

)

(156,324

)

24,682

 

Prepaid income taxes

 

300,312

 

(21,550

)

(186,171

)

 

 

Deferred leasing commissions

 

(835,535

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

(11,843

)

6,992

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(90

)

 

 

 

Income tax payable

 

(70,936

)

102,133

 

 

 

 

Due to affiliates

 

432,005

 

10,400

 

211,209

 

574,229

 

(142,460

)

Net cash flow (used in) provided by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operating activities attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discontinued operations

 

3,363,225

 

(804,793

)

(118,130

)

2,409,120

 

6,358,375

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

3,491,838

 

(724,058

)

(537,867

)

2,170,934

 

5,874,057

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

 

(4,865

)

(3,990

)

(3,500

)

Due from affiliates

 

 

 

643,261

 

(1,201,638

)

(1,642,833

)

Net cash flow provided by (used in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

investing activities attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discontinued operations

 

193,648

 

(35,103

)

57,899

 

324,506

 

8,298

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

193,648

 

(35,103

)

696,295

 

(881,122

)

(1,638,035

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(76,032

)

(76,836

)

(305,202

)

 

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

(13,500

)

(13,500

)

(26,400

)

(4,500

)

Net cash flow used for financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

attributable to discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

(2,844,336

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(76,032

)

(90,336

)

(318,702

)

(26,400

)

(2,848,836

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

3,609,454

 

(849,497

)

(160,274

)

1,263,412

 

1,387,186

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year (includes $2,696,671 and $2,817,976 (March 31, 2006 and 2005 unaudited), $2,813,976 (2005), $1,619,215 (2004), and $236,482 (2003) of discontinued operations cash

 

2,726,894

 

2,887,168

 

2,887,168

 

1,623,756

 

236,570

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year (includes $6,189,174 and $1,990,219 (March 31, 2006 and 2005 unaudited), $2,696,671 (2005), $2,813,977 (2004), and $1,619,215(2003) of discontinued operations cash

 

$

6,336,348

 

$

2,037,671

 

$

2,726,894

 

$

2,887,168

 

$

1,623,756

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,944

 

$

2,071

 

$

9,106

 

$

14,589

 

$

34,517

 

Cash paid for taxes

 

$

100,000

 

$

65,878

 

$

581,573

 

$

984,526

 

$

110,990

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS : (Continued)

Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) operated franchised transit bus routes in the City of New York (“the City”) pursuant to an operating authority which had expired April 30, 2005 and an Operating Assistance Agreement (“OAA”) with the City which expired on September 30, 1998. The Company and the City have, by mutual understanding, continued to abide by the terms of the OAA. Funding for and continuation of operations of the Company’s franchised transit bus routes were dependent upon the continuation of its operating authority and operating assistance relationship with the City.

Recent Developments

On November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement (the “Agreement”) and subsequently closed on February 20, 2006 (the “Transition Date”) with the City to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations (the “Acquired Assets”). The Acquired Assets include fixtures, furniture and equipment; maintenance records; personnel records; operating schedules; and the intangible value of the development, administration and maintenance of such assets, including the value related to the development and training of employees, the value related to the development of routes and operating schedules, and going concern value or good will for a purchase price of $8,125,000. Under the terms of the Agreement, the City will pay additional consideration as follows: (1) an amount equal to the actual invoice cost for the Company’s inventory of spare parts and fluids, provided that the Company represent and warrant to the City that it has paid or will pay such invoiced amounts; (2) an amount equal to the book value (net of accumulated depreciation) of the Company’s other tangible assets that are Acquired Assets as of the date of closing; (3) if all of the Claimants in the Non-Union Employees v. New York City Department of Transportation and Green Bus Lines, Inc. execute Settlement Authorization Forms; the City will pay the Company an additional $162,500. If less than 100% of the Claimants execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City will pay the Company an additional amount to be determined by multiplying the percentage of the Claimants who executed the Forms by $300,000, and the Company will receive 32.50% of the amount.

Under the Agreement, the City is going to assume, defend and indemnify the Company against the following: (1) all claims as a result from operations and maintenance of buses up through and including the Transition Date; (2) all claims, losses or damages for bodily injury and/or property damage resulting from or alleged to result from the operation and/or maintenance of buses up to the Transition Date; (3) any and all funding obligations, claims, losses, damages, fines, costs and expenses associated with any withdrawal, termination, freezing or other liability related to the various pension plans; (4) all claims with respect to accrued leave; (5) any claims made by any union or any member of any union arising under any collective bargaining agreement; (6) obligation to pay additional or retrospective premiums in connection with any Workers’ Compensation Retrospective Policy; (7) obligation to pay accumulated holiday pay; and (8) any claim or demand is made, any and all claims asserted by vendors in regard to Bus Service, up through and including the Transition Date.

In connection with the Agreement, Triboro Coach Holding Corp. leased to the City premises at 85-01 24th Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY for an initial term of 21 years, with a first year rent of $2,585,000 and a 21st year rent of $3,785,000.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS: (Continued) (Continued)

The lease is a triple net” leases in that the City agrees to pay all expenses on the property. Each lease has two renewal terms of 14 years each so that the total term is a maximum of 49 years. The term of each lease commenced on the date the Company in question closed the sale of the bus company to the City.

In 2005, the Company decided along with its two sister New York Corporations namely Green Bus Lines, Inc. (“Green Bus”) and Jamaica-Central Railways, Inc. (“Jamaica”) plan to reorganize into a new formerly formed company called GTJ REIT, Inc.

As a result of the Agreement and sale of Acquired Assets, the operations of the Bus operations are presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

Subsidy Programs:

Pursuant to the OAA, the Company received significant operating subsidies from federal, state and local government agencies. Through December 31, 2003, the total annual subsidy was based on a formula which provided the Company a reimbursement of operating deficits subject to annual caps on the rate of increase in reimbursable expenses. As of January 1, 2004, there was no cap on reimbursement of operating deficits, but certain labor costs were not reimbursed The OAA provided that the Company earn a fixed annual management fee and additional quarterly fees if certain performance standards were met. Operating assistance provided by state and local governments totaled $10,000,169 and $18,750,141 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 (unaudited), respectively, $36,812,517, $32,642,297 and $29,927,737 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and was paid to the Company under the provisions of the OAA. In addition to the annual subsidy, the City reimbursed the Company for auto liability insurance premiums which covered the operation of the vehicles, and such costs.

Under the OAA, the City guaranteed the payment of the Company’s self-insured injuries and damages claims incurred through December 31, 2001. As further discussed below under “Injuries and Damages Claims Reserve,” effective January 1, 2002, the City provided an auto liability insurance program which did not require the Company to retain self-insurance for any portion of injuries and damages claims coverage. The City will still reimburse the Company and damages or claims filed that were incurred prior to January 1, 2002.

The City withheld and currently holds a portion of the annual subsidy for injuries and damages claims accrued as of December 31, 2002, for claims which occurred prior to January 1, 2002. Such withheld amounts will be received when the related claims are paid subject to a minimum funding level. For the aggregate amounts so withheld $2,339,166 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $2,938,183 and $3,963,201 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. At March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 and 2004, these amounts are included as assets from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Under the provisions of the OAA, the operating subsidies from federal, state and local government agencies were subject to audit by those agencies, and such subsidies may be adjusted based on the results of such audits.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS: (Continued) (Continued)

The Company and its affiliated transit bus operators (the “Companies”) are also prosecuting an action commenced in August 2004 by service of a complaint on the City of New York and The Metropolitan Transportation authority (“MTA”). The Companies seek declaratory and injunctive relief compelling the City of New York to honor certain contractual obligations involving the pensions and other rights of the Companies’ employees. The Companies also seek to compel the MTA to honor such employee rights. A motion to dismiss by the MTA has been stayed until March 2005.

Union Contract:

The Company has a Memorandum of Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Transport Workers Union Local 100 and Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (the “Union”) which expired on March 31, 2003. Approximately 91% of the Company’s labor force is covered under the Union.

Lease and Assumption Agreements:

The Company receives its buses at no cost from the City.

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2006, Consolidated Statements of Operations, and Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 and Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are unaudited. The unaudited financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. The information described in the Notes to the Financial Statements for these periods is unaudited. The Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the future results to be expected for the entire fiscal year end for any period.

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Principles of Consolidation:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Triboro Coach Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Triboro Coach Holding Corp. and Two Borough Express, Inc. (which terminated operations prior to 1992). The Company applies the guidelines set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”) in assessing its interests in variable interest entities to decide whether to consolidate that entity. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investee companies that are not consolidated, but over which the Company exercises significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s 40% investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for under the equity method. Whether or not the Company exercises significant influence with respect to an investee depends on an evaluation of several factors including, among others, representation on the investee company’s board of directors and ownership level, which is generally a 20% to 50% interest in the voting securities of the investee company. Under the equity method of accounting, an investee company’s accounts are not reflected within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Operations; however, the Company’s share of the earnings

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

or losses of the investee company is reflected in the caption “Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s carrying value in an equity method investee company is reflected in the caption “Investment in affiliates” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

When the Company’s carrying value in an equity method Investee company is reduced to zero, no further losses are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements unless the Company guaranteed obligations of the Investee company or has committed additional funding. When the Investee company subsequently reports income, the Company will not record its share of such income until it equals the amount of its share of losses not previously recognized. (see Note 6).

Revenue Recognition- Rental Properties:

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13  “Accounting for Leases”, as amended, referred to herein as SFAS No. 13. SFAS No. 13 requires that revenue be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic and rational basis is more representative of the time pattern in which the use benefit is derived from the leased property. Leases that include renewal options with rental terms that are lower than those in the primary term are excluded from the calculation of straight line rent if they do not meet the criteria of a bargain renewal option. In those instances in which we fund tenant improvements and the improvements are deemed to be owned by us, revenue recognition will commence when the improvements are substantially completed and possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant. When the Company determines that the tenant allowances are lease incentives, the Company commences revenue recognition when possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant for tenant work to begin. The properties are being leased to tenants under operating leases. Minimum rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The excess of amounts so recognized over amounts due present to the underlying leases amounted to approximately $36,000 (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2006.

Revenue Recognition- Bus Operations:

The Company recorded passenger revenue when the service is performed. Operating assistance subsidies were recorded in the periods to which the subsidy relates. Revenue from passenger and operating subsidies were included as part of gain (loss) from discontinued operations. The monthly operating assistance subsidy checks for January 2006 and 2005 were received in December 2005, 2004 and are reported as deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheet.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Information:

In accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”, basic earnings per common share (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share (“Diluted EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents and convertible securities then outstanding. SFAS No. 128 requires the presentation of both Basic EPS and Diluted EPS on the face of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

common stock equivalents for any of the periods presented in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted per share information:

 

 

Three Months
Ended
March 31,

 

Year Ended
December 31,

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  2006  

 

  2005  

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

6,844,157

 

$

339,171

 

$

1,982,553

 

$

1,437,970

 

$(  2,565,432

)

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

1,277.1

 

1,290.6

 

1,290.6

 

1,298.0

 

1,317.5

 

Basic and Diluted Per Share Information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted

 

$

5,359.13

 

$

262.80

 

$

1,536.15

 

$

1,107.84

 

$

(1,947.20

)

 

Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:

The Company assesses long-lived assets for impairment whenever there is an indication that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the forecast undiscounted cash flows generated by those assets to their net carrying value. The amount of impairment loss, if any, will generally be measured by the difference between the net book value of the assets and the estimated fair value of the related assets.

When impairment indicators are present, investments in affiliated companies are reviewed for impairment by comparing their fair value to their respective carrying amounts. The Company makes its estimate of fair value by considering discounted cash flow analyses and balance sheet liquidation values. If the fair value of the investment has dropped below the carrying amount, management considers several factors when determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in market value has occurred, including the length of the time and the extent to which the fair value has been below cost, the financial

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

condition and near-term prospects of the affiliated company, and other factors influencing the fair market value, such as general market conditions.

Discontinued Operations:

The consolidated financial statements of the Company present the operations of the Bus operations as discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”).

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Amortization of Deferred Leasing Commissions:

Deferred leasing commissions will be amortized using the straight-line method over the life of the lease.

Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment are stated at cost (see Note 4). Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

 

 

Useful lives

Buildings and improvements

 

10-25 years

 

Investments:

The Company accounts for its investments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.”  Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income. Interest on securities is included in interest income. Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary or available-for-sale securities are included in interest income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Estimated fair value is determined based on market quotes.

The Company maintains certain available-for-sale securities of $207,716 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $208,067 and $214,007 on deposit with various governmental agencies to meet statutory self-insurance funding requirements at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. These investments included in the available-for-sale securities on the accompanying balance sheet primarily consist of U.S. Treasury debt and state and local municipal bonds.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Injuries and Damages Claims Reserve:

The Company established reserves for anticipated future settlements of injuries and damages claims arising from accidents up to the Company’s maximum self-insurance level of $500,000 per accident for accidents that occurred after December 31, 1992 and prior to January 1, 2002, and $75,000 for accidents occurring prior to December 31, 1992. The required claims reserves were determined by management after considering factors such as the nature and extent of the injuries or damages and prior experience with similar types of claims.

Under the terms of the OAA, the City guaranteed the reimbursement of monies paid by the Company for its self-insured portion of injury and damages claims (see Subsidy programs above).

Effective January 1, 2002, the City implemented a new auto liability insurance program, which includes auto liability insurance coverage obtained on the Company’s behalf with several insurance companies (rated A, A+ or A++) and paid directly by the City. This insurance program provides for coverage up to $20 million per claim and is not subject to any self insurance retention by the Company. In addition, under the new auto liability insurance program, the Company is not responsible for the administration or payment of insurance claims arising after January 1, 2002. The Company is not aware of any factors, which might impair the insurance companies’ or the City’s ability or intent to pay claims covered under the auto liability insurance program. The accompanying financial statements do not reflect reserves for such claims arising after January 1, 2002.

Income Taxes:

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method as required by the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.

Comprehensive Income:

The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income.” SFAS No. 130 sets forth rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components. SFAS No. 130 requires unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s available-for-sale securities and the minimum pension liability from an investment in an affiliate to be included in comprehensive income.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments” an amendment of SFAS No. 133 and 140. This statement permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation, clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of SFAS No. 133, establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are free standing derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative that require bifurcation, clarifies

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives, and amends SFAS No. 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special-purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006, as defined. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In March 2006, the FASB issued FAS 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, an amendment to FAS 140,” which permits an entity to account for one or more classes of servicing rights at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in income. This statement is effective as of January 1, 2007. We are currently evaluating the effect of this statement.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS No. 123R), which supercedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” The revised statement addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees and other third parties, eliminates the ability to account for share-based transactions using APB No. 25 and requires that the compensation costs relating to such transactions be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. FAS No. 123R requires additional disclosures relating to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payments. On April 14, 2005, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would permit most registrants subject to its oversight additional time to implement the requirements in SFAS No. 123(R). As announced, the SEC will permit companies to implement SFAS No. 123(R) at the beginning of their next fiscal year (instead of their next reporting period) that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company is evaluating the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R) and expects that the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), effective January 1, 2006, will have an immaterial impact on its consolidated results of operations and earnings per share. The Company has not yet determined the method of adoption or the potential financial impact of adopting SFAS No. 123(R).

In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (revised), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN 46R), an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements”. Variable interest entities, some of which were formerly referred to as special purpose entities, are generally entities for which their other equity investors (1) do not provide significant financial resources for the entity to sustain its activities, (2) do not have voting rights or (3) have voting rights that are disproportionately high compared with their economic interests. Under FIN 46R, variable interest entities must be consolidated by the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is generally defined as having the majority of the risks and rewards of ownership arising from the variable interest entity. FIN 46R also requires certain disclosures if a significant variable interest is held but not required to be consolidated. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position No. 03-3, “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” (“SOP 03-3”). Loans carried at fair value and loans to borrowers in good standing under revolving credit agreements

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

are excluded from the scope of SOP 03-3, thus the adoption of this standard had no impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150 “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity” (SFAS No. 150). This statement requires that an issuer classify financial instruments that are within its scope as a liability. Many of those instruments were classified as equity under previous guidance. Most of the guidance in SFAS No. 150 is effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS No. 149). The provisions of SFAS No.149 that relate to SFAS No. 133 and No. 138 implementation issues that have been effective for fiscal quarters that began prior to June 15, 2003, should continue to be applied in accordance with their respective effective dates. In addition, provisions of SFAS No. 149 which relate to forward purchases or sales of when-issued securities or other securities that do not yet exist, should be applied to both existing contracts and new contracts entered into after June 30, 2003. The changes in SFAS No. 149 improve financial reporting by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. In particular, SFAS No. 149 (1) clarifies under what circumstances a contract with an initial net investment meets the characteristic of a derivative discussed in paragraph 6(b) of SFAS No. 133 and No. 138, (2) clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component, (3) amends the definition of an underlying financing component to conform it to language used in FIN 45, and (4) amends certain other existing pronouncements. Those changes resulted in more consistent reporting of contracts as either derivatives or hybrid instruments. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, except as stated above and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. In addition, except as stated above, all provisions of SFAS No.149 should be applied prospectively. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2003, Statement of Accounting Position (“SOP”) 03-3 “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” was issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. SOP 03-3 addresses the accounting for loans acquired through a transfer (including a business combination) that have differences between their contractual cash flows and their expected cash flows, due in part to credit quality. SOP 03-3 requires that the excess of the expected cash flows at acquisition to be collected over the acquirer’s initial investment be recognized on a level-yield basis over the loan’s life. Any future excess of contractual cash flows over the original expected cash flows is recognized as a future yield adjustment. Future decreases in actual cash flows over the original expected cash flows are recognized as an impairment and expensed immediately. Valuation allowances cannot be created or “carried over” in the initial accounting for loans acquired that are within the scope of SOP 03-3. SOP 03-3 was adopted by the Company effective January 1, 2005. The adoption of SOP 03-3 has had no material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

Concentrations of Credit Risk:

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of temporary cash investments, which from time-to-time exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

As stated in Notes, on November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement and subsequently closed on January 9, 2006 with the City to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations. Accordingly, the results have been presented as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

The following table sets forth the detail of the Company’s net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations:

 

 

Bus Operations

 

Year ended December 31, 2005:

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

$

58,225,302

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

$

932,600

 

Benefit for income taxes

 

(58,932)

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

$

991,532

 

Year ended December 31, 2004:

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operations

 

$

57,682,411

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

$

2,184,740

 

Provision for income taxes

 

400,723

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

1,784,017

 

Year ended December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

$

54,629,379

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

$

977,790

 

Provision for income taxes

 

468,106

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

509,684

 

Three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

$

13,418,669

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

$

(1,034,107)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

123,104

 

Loss from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

(1,157,211

)

Gain on sale of discontinued operation

 

$

11,103,393

 

Provision for income taxes

 

3,896,030

 

Net gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

7,207,363

 

Three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited):

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

$

14,762,402

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

$

267,172

 

Benefit for income taxes

 

(19,635)

 

Income from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

286,807

 

 

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: (Continued)

The following table presents the major classes of assets and liabilities of Bus Operations:

 

 

Three Months
Ended March 31,

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

$

6,189,173

 

 

$

2,696,671

 

$

2,813,976

 

Operating subsidies receivable

 

 

3,760,418

 

 

3,293,828

 

882,685

 

Current portion of operating subsidies receivable injuries and damages withholding

 

 

765,820

 

 

244,593

 

455,582

 

Due from the City of New York

 

 

2,045,791

 

 

578,572

 

543,359

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

721,012

 

 

1,485,339

 

931,236

 

Inventory

 

 

 

 

1,501,235

 

1,397,380

 

Other current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

197,063

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

883,915

 

 

1,915,978

 

2,245,151

 

Other

 

 

22,406

 

 

19,029

 

51,197

 

Total current assets

 

 

$

14,388,535

 

 

$

11,735,245

 

$

9,517,629

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating subsidies receivable injuries and damages withholding

 

 

$

1,877,106

 

 

$

2,938,183

 

$

3,963,201

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

866,649

 

 

1,132,800

 

1,314,826

 

Other assets

 

 

0

 

 

139,251

 

761,970

 

Marketable investments

 

 

2,674,049

 

 

2,109,062

 

2,592,825

 

Total long term assets

 

 

$

5,417,804

 

 

$

6,319,296

 

$

8,632,822

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

$

157,729

 

 

$

2,629,950

 

$

1,088,746

 

Accrued payroll and vacation pay

 

 

 

 

2,880,754

 

2,747,569

 

Loans payable-New York City

 

 

 

 

422,168

 

422,188

 

Accrued taxes

 

 

3,131,875

 

 

88,934

 

72,236

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

727,323

 

 

 

 

Deferred operating assistance

 

 

 

 

2,310,150

 

2,557,666

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

3,065,417

 

 

761,880

 

1,057,785

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

$

7,082,344

 

 

$

9,093,836

 

$

7,946,190

 

Reserve personal and property damage claims

 

 

$

2,543,543

 

 

$

3,142,560

 

$4,167,578

 

Other

 

 

 

 

6,646

 

699,538

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

 

 

921,897

 

1,392,620

 

Total non current liabilities

 

 

$

2,543,543

 

 

$

4,071,103

 

$

6,259,736

 

 

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: (Continued)

The net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to discontinued operations was $(118,130) in 2005, $2,409,120 in 2004 and $6,358,375 in 2003. The net cash provided by investing activities attributable to discontinued operations of $57,899 in 2005, $324,506 in 2004 and $8,298 in 2003.

The net cash used in financing activities attributable to discontinued operations was $-0- in 2005 and 2004 and $2,844,336 in 2003.

The net cash flow provided by (used in) operating attributable to discontinued operations was $3,363,225 and $(804,793) for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited). The net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $193,648 and $(35,103) for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The net cash used for financing activities attibutable to discontinued operations was $76,032 and $90,336, respectively.

4.   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment from continuing operations is as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

110,402

 

$

110,402

 

$

110,402

 

Building and improvements

 

3,280,201

 

3,280,201

 

3,280,201

 

 

 

3,390,603

 

3,390,603

 

3,390,603

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(2,400,861

)

(2,387,311

)

(2,333,111

)

 

 

$

989,742

 

$

1,003,292

 

$

1,057,492

 

 

The Company recorded depreciation expense of $13,550 and $13,398 related to these assets during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $54,200, and $90,095 and 93,042 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively.

Property and equipment from discontinued operations is as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Leasehold improvements

 

$

733,754

 

$

726,454

 

$

721,589

 

Revenue vehicles and accessories

 

 

180,492

 

180,492

 

Registered devices

 

 

14,769

 

14,769

 

Office and garage equipment

 

1,022,297

 

2,761,362

 

2,739,259

 

 

 

1,756,051

 

3,683,077

 

3,656,109

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(889,402

)

(2,550,277

)

(2,341,283

)

 

 

$

866,649

 

$

1,132,800

 

$

1,314,826

 

 

The Company recorded depreciation expense of $42,393 and $57,508 related to assets included as part of discontinued operations during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited),

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

4.    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Continued)

respectively, and $168,419, $211,522 and $143,876 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively.

5.    INVESTMENTS

The following is a summary of marketable securities which are included as part of assets from discontinued operations at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively:

 

 

Available-for-sale-securities

 

 

 

Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and political subdivision debt securities

 

$

2,674,049

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$2,674,049

 

Cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale-securities

 

$

2,674,049

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$2,674,049

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale-securities

 

 

 

Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and political subdivision debt securities

 

$

2,068,461

 

 

$

42,124

 

 

 

$

(1,522

)

 

$

2,109,063

 

Cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale-securities

 

$

2,068,461

 

 

$

42,124

 

 

 

$

(1,522

)

 

$

2,109,063

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale-securities

 

 

 

Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury/U.S. Government debt securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and political subdivision debt securities

 

$

2,510,497

 

 

$

88,185

 

 

 

$

(5,857

)

 

$

2,592,825

 

Cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale-securities

 

$

2,510,497

 

 

$

88,185

 

 

 

$

(5,857

)

 

$

2,592,825

 

 

The Amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations.

 

 

Cost

 

 

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

440,208

 

 

 

$

442,572

 

Due after one year and up to five years

 

817,007

 

 

 

830,147

 

Due after five years and up to ten years

 

502,200

 

 

 

518,197

 

Due after ten years

 

914,634

 

 

 

883,133

 

 

 

$

2,674,049

 

 

 

$

2,674,049

 

 

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

6.    INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES

The Company has 40% interests in Command Bus Company, Inc. and G.T.J. Company, Inc. (“GTJ”). These companies did not declare dividends during 2005, 2004 and 2003. Summary combined financial information for these affiliates is as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2005

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc

 

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

29,496,053

 

 

$

25,173,844

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

2,428,228

 

 

$

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation

 

159,733

 

 

(1,646,777

)

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

2,533,095

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,587,961

 

 

$

886,318

 

 

Total assets

 

$

33,342,266

 

 

$

5,023,118

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

25,913,253

 

 

$

9,246,566

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2004

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

27,389,249

 

$

24,176,349

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

1,052,695

 

$

 

 

Loss  from operations of discontinued operation

 

(325,563

)

(336,643

)

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

727,132

 

$

(336,643

)

 

Total assets

 

$

31,207,996

 

$

6,591,175

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

27,339,938

 

$

10,341,492

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2003

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

21,997,994

 

 

$

24,205,682

 

 

Income (Loss) from continuing operations

 

$

709,043

 

 

$

(286,541

)

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

  (6,669,700

)

 

                —

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(5,960,657

)

 

$

(286,541

)

 

 

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

6.    INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

7,612,827

 

 

$

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

1,955,604

 

 

$

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

227

 

 

(444,898

)

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,955,831

 

 

$

(444,898

)

 

Total assets

 

$

33,192,288

 

 

$

4,043,751

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

24,807,444

 

 

$

4,253,862

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited)

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

 

$

6,957,165

 

 

 

 

$

6,791,145

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

$

362,528

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

(5,643)

 

 

 

 

67,273

 

 

Net income

 

 

$

356,885

 

 

 

 

$

67,273

 

 

 

7.    NOTE PAYABLE TO BANK

On December 30, 2003, the Company, along with the Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries, Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries, Command Bus Company, Inc. and G.T.J. Company, Inc.  and Subsidiaries (the “Affiliated Group”), replaced its then-existing credit facility with a new facility consisting of mortgages and lines of credit which had an expiration date of June 30, 2004. The facility has been renegotiated over several renewals and has now been extended to July 31, 2006. Currently, the entire group has a $6.5 million facility consisting of a $4 million line of credit, which is secured by approximately $4.5 million of cash and bonds held by the Affiliated Group and a $2.5 million second mortgage secured by a mortgage over property owned by G.T.J. Company, Inc., in New York City. The facility of $6.5 million is being used to finance the working capital needs of the Affiliated Group. The facility bears interest at prime rate and is adjusted from time to time. The loans are collateralized by all tangible assets of the Affiliated Group.

As of March 31, 2004 (unaudited), December 31, 2005 and 2004, $0 was outstanding under this line of credit. The line bore interest at a fluctuating rate based on the bank’s prime rate.

The Affiliated Group is required to satisfy certain financial ratios and covenants. Tangible net worth must not be less than $22,000,000 as of December 31, 2005, the cash flow coverage ratio must not be less than 1.1 to 1.0, the Leverage Ratio shall not be more than 4.5 to 1.0, and capital expenditures shall not be more than $2,000,000 in any fiscal year. The Group did not meet certain covenants for those financial statements and has requested waivers from the bank for the breach of these covenants. Waivers have been provided to the Affiliated Group.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

8.    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Approximately 89% of the Company’s common stock is held under a Voting Trust Agreement which expires in November 2007. The stock held under the agreement shall be voted at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company by the trustee as may be in the judgment of the trustee for the best interest of the shareholders of the Company. The trustee is a shareholder/officer of the Company.

In the normal cause of business, the Company under a stock repurchase program will buy back common shares. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company repurchased approximately 4.5 shares, for the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company repurchased approximately 22.4 shares, and for the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company bought back 13.5 shares.

The Company has the right of first refusal to purchase shares from any shareholder desiring to sell shares at a price established by the Board of Directors at the date of the sale.

9.    PENSION PLANS AS OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan which covers substantially all of its nonunion employees. Participant benefits are based on years of service and the participant’s compensation during the last three years of service. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that does not exceed the maximum amount that can be deducted for Federal income tax purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future.

Plan assets primarily consist of equity securities, corporate debt securities, money market accounts and government securities.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

89.    PENSION PLANS AS OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Continued)

The following tables present certain financial information for the Company’s non-union defined benefit pension plan as of and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited):

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in projected benefit obligation

 

 

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

7,460,838

 

$

7,251,283

 

Service cost

 

253,556

 

245,938

 

Interest cost

 

439,257

 

455,337

 

Actuarial loss

 

348,326

 

86,649

 

Benefits paid

 

(576,455

)

(578,369

)

Projected benefit obligation at the end of year

 

$

7,925,522

 

$7,460,838

 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

$

7,761,169

 

$

7,515,112

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

213,230

 

526,111

 

Employer contributions

 

370,000

 

364,000

 

Benefits paid

 

(576,455

)

(578,369

)

Expenses paid

 

(64,711

)

(65,685

)

Fair value of plan assets at the end of year

 

$7,703,233

 

$

7,761,169

 

Funded status

 

$

(222,289

)

$

300,331

 

Unrecognized prior service cost

 

146,523

 

159,352

 

Unrecognized net actuarial loss

 

834,365

 

97,993

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

758,599

 

$

557,676

 

Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid benefit costs

 

$

758,599

 

$

557,676

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

758,599

 

$

557,676

 

 

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.    PENSION PLANS AS OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Continued)

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit obligations shown above at December 31, 2005 and 2004:

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Discount rate

 

5.75

%

6.00

%

Compensation increase

 

4.00

%

4.00

%

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Components of net periodic benefit cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

38,536

 

$

63,389

 

$

253,556

 

$

245,938

 

$

211,448

 

Expense

 

21,467

 

18,884

 

75,538

 

72,243

 

70,895

 

Interest cost

 

131,280

 

109,814

 

439,257

 

455,337

 

456,381

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(171,053

)

(153,026

)

(612,103

)

(582,138

)

(537,709

)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

8,946

 

3,207

 

12,829

 

12,929

 

12,929

 

Net period benefit cost

 

$

29,176

 

$

42,268

 

$

169,077

 

$

204,309

 

$

213,944

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and March 31, 2006  (unaudited):

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.75

%

 

6.00

%

6.50

%

7.00

%

Compensation increase

 

 

4.00

%

 

4.00

%

5.00

%

5.00

%

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

 

 

8.00

%

 

8.00

%

8.00

%

8.00

%

 

Included in the agreement with the City, the pension plan is going to be merged into the Metropolitan Transit’s Authority DB Pension Plan (“MTA DB Plan”). This resulted in a plan curtailment under SFAS No. 88 “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits”. The curtailment was caused by the fact that the non-union employees ceased future benefit accruals under the pension plan.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of unrecognized prior service costs which resulted in a loss of approximately $142,840.

The transfer of plan assets to the MTA DB Pension Plan on April 12, 2006, resulted in the settlement of the Company’s obligation with regard to the plan assets and liabilities.

On April 12, 2006, the assets of the plan were transferred to the MTA D Pension Plan. As a result, SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of the plan’s experience gain/ (loss) as of the date of settlement or asset transfer date. As a result, the Company will recognize a loss of approximately $767,746 due to transfer of assets in excess of benefit liability plus immediate recognition of

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.    PENSION PLANS AS OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Continued)

existing gain of approximately $181,000 which results in an overall settlement loss of approximately $586,561. This change will be recorded in the second quarter of 2006.

The percentage of asset allocations of the Company’s pension plans at December 31, 2005 and 2004, by asset category were as follows:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Equity   securities

 

 

35

%

 

 

31

%

 

Debt securities

 

 

61

%

 

 

67

%

 

Cash and other

 

 

4

%

 

 

2

%

 

Total

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

In addition, the Company participates in a multi-employer pension plan which provides defined benefits to substantially all union employees. Amounts charged to pension expense and contributed to the plan amounted to $322,110 and $533,494 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $2,224,546, $2,193,976, and $2,263,950 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

The Company participates in a multi-employer plan that provides health care benefits, including defined postretirement health care benefits, to substantially all nonunion employees. The amount contributed to the plan and charged to benefit cost was $114,145 and $154,892 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and $669,373, $611,313 and $646,935 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

The asset allocation for the Company’s retirement plans are based upon an analysis of the timing and amount of projected benefit payments, the expected returns and the risk of asset classes and the correlation of those returns.

Defined Contribution Plan:

The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan for its non-union employees. The plan covers all employees who, at the Plan’s anniversary date, have completed one year of service and are at least 21 years of age. The plan is funded by employee salary deferral contributions and employer discretionary contributions. There were no discretionary contributions made by the Company during 2004 or 2003.

10.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has an agreement with Varsity Transit, Inc. (“Transit”), an affiliate, under which Transit provides the Company with certain administrative and data processing services. Total service fees incurred under this agreement and included in other nonoperating expenses were $804,592 and $110,909 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and $465,455, 441,525, and $437,916 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Net advances due from Transit aggregated $1,991,363 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $2,177,448 and $2,388,658 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

10.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

Advances due from G.T.J. Co., Inc. aggregated $1,610,000 and $1,610,000 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Net advances due to and due from Green Bus Lines, Inc. aggregated $0 and $0 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Advances due to Jamaica Central Railways aggregated $0 and $0 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Advances due from Jamaica Buses, Inc. and Command Bus Company, Inc. were $358,128 and $103,222, respectively at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 and at December 31, 2004. Advances due from Transit Faculty Management Corp. were $469,747 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $351,363 and $351,363 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Lighthouse Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“LREA”), of which Paul Cooper, the son of the Chairman of the Company , received a leasing commission in 2006 for the leasing of 85-01 24th Avenue, East Elmhurst, New York on behalf of Triboro Coach Holding Corp. to New York City in the aggregate sum of $840,540 which represented 1.318% of the gross rent.

Douglas A. Cooper, Ruskin, Moscou, Faltischek, P.C. (“RMF”), of which Douglas Cooper is a partner and is the nephew of Jerome Cooper, has acted as counsel to the Company for approximately eight years. Fees paid to RMF for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 were $48,220, $50,811, and $32,841, respectively and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) were $10,662 and $4,651, respectively.

11.    INCOME TAXES

The provisions for income taxes for continuing operations are as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

100,294

 

$

62,263

 

$

205,303

 

$

279,110

 

$

373,208

 

State and local

 

63,741

 

39,872

 

130,723

 

134,858

 

103,325

 

Deferred

 

(82,559

)

2,131

 

8,525

 

(1,820

)

6,662

 

 

 

$

81,476

 

$

104,266

 

$

344,551

 

$

412,148

 

$483,195

 

 

The provisions for income taxes for discontinued operations are as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

2,467,506

 

$

21,136

 

$

(126,745

)

$

258,763

 

$

(370,532

)

State and local

 

722,321

 

8,746

 

(65,269

)

72,670

 

17,120

 

Deferred

 

829,307

 

(49,517

)

133,082

 

69,290

 

(114,694

)

 

 

$

4,019,134

 

$

(19,635

)

$

(58,932

)

$

400,723

 

$

468,106

 

 

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

11.    INCOME TAXES (Continued)

The Company files consolidated Federal and combined state income tax returns. In addition, separate returns are filed for local purposes.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities from discontinued operations are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Injuries and damages claims reserves

 

 

$

636,881

 

 

$

840,547

 

$

1,189,053

 

Vacation accrual

 

 

 

 

719,796

 

646,555

 

Pension Expense

 

 

182,245

 

 

182,245

 

253,755

 

State and local taxes, net

 

 

44,632

 

 

151,129

 

132,986

 

Other

 

 

20,157

 

 

22,261

 

22,802

 

Total deferred tax asset

 

 

883,915

 

 

1,915,978

 

2,245,151

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating subsidy withholdings

 

 

567,393

 

 

771,058

 

1,119,565

 

Depreciation

 

 

31,117

 

 

29,302

 

46,420

 

Unrealized gain on investments

 

 

16,200

 

 

16,200

 

39,600

 

Other

 

 

112,613

 

 

105,337

 

187,035

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

727,323

 

 

921,897

 

1,392,620

 

Net deferred tax asset

 

 

$

156,592

 

 

$

994,081

 

$

852,531

 

 

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities from continuing operations are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

$

30,544

 

 

$

36,520

 

$

24,111

 

Depreciation

 

 

 

 

61,929

 

62,545

 

State and local taxes, net

 

 

32,418

 

 

32,418

 

28,478

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

62,962

 

 

130,867

 

115,134

 

Net deferred tax liability

 

 

$

(62,962

)

 

$

130,867

 

$

115,134

 

 

The Company and two affiliates own all of the common stock of the affiliates accounted for under the equity method (see Note 5). The Company and its affiliates exercise significant influence over these affiliates and intend to maintain permanent investments in these affiliates. Accordingly, taxes have not

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TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

11.    INCOME TAXES (Continued)

been provided on the cumulative undistributed earnings of these affiliates prior to January 1, 1993 (date of SFAS No. 109 adoption). Accumulated undistributed earnings of affiliates for which no provision (benefit) for income taxes has been made was approximately $707,389 and $(682,327) at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

12.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

The Company is involved in several lawsuits and other disputes which arose in the ordinary course of business; however, management believes that these matters will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Environmental Matters

The Company’s real property have had activity regarding removal and replacement of underground storage tanks.  Upon removal of the old tanks, any soil found to be unacceptable was heated off site to burn off contaminants.  Fresh soil was brought in to replace earth which had been removed.  There are still some levels of contamination at the sites, and groundwater monitoring programs have been put into place.  Closures of existing New York State Department of Environmental Control spill numbers may be warranted if it can be shown that the remaining degree of impact is non threatening and within acceptable levels. Presently the Company is not aware of any claims or remediation requirements from any local, state or federal government agencies. Each of the properties is in a commercial zone and is still used as transit depots including maintenance of vehicles. The Company can not assess what further liability may arise from these sites.

13.    SIGNIFICANT TENANTS

One tenant constitutes 100% of rental revenue for three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

14.    FUTURE MINIMUM RENTS SCHEDULE

Future minimum lease payments to be received by the company as of December 31, 2005 under noncancelable operating leases are as follows:

2006

 

$

2,223,408

 

2007

 

2,585,000

 

2008

 

2,585,000

 

2009

 

2,585,000

 

2010

 

2,585,000

 

Thereafter

 

50,844,624

 

Total

 

$

63,408,032

 

 

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, 2004 AND 2003 AND THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005 (UNAUDITED)

CONTENTS

 

Page Number

 

Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm

 

 

F-63

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004 and March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

F-64

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

 

 

F-65

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

F-66

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

 

 

F-67

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

F-68

 

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Weiser LLP

New York, New York

July 21, 2006

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

414,964

 

$

62,896

 

$

87,167

 

Other receivables

 

1,699

 

2,063

 

1,742

 

Due from affiliates

 

2,852,907

 

2,510,295

 

2,607,095

 

Assets of discontinued operation

 

5,038,764

 

4,457,019

 

4,879,023

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

75,301

 

74,273

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,810

 

1,810

 

11,106

 

Prepaid income taxes

 

21,200

 

 

131,017

 

Total current assets

 

8,331,344

 

7,109,384

 

7,791,423

 

Property and equipment, net

 

514,174

 

514,174

 

514,174

 

Assets of discontinued operation

 

2,811,624

 

3,773,728

 

3,400,085

 

Investment in affiliates

 

699,732

 

397,546

 

 

Available-for-sale-securities

 

127,486

 

127,464

 

125,000

 

Deferred leasing commissions

 

615,000

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

13,099,360

 

$

11,922,296

 

$

11,830,682

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities of discontinued operation

 

$

3,462,449

 

$

6,178,010

 

$

5,931,934

 

Income tax payable

 

185,436

 

82,608

 

147

 

Due to affiliates

 

1,399,862

 

646,961

 

716,257

 

Deferred income tax

 

 

25,603

 

25,253

 

Other current liabilities

 

6,750

 

24,937

 

6,751

 

Total current liabilities

 

5,054,497

 

6,958,119

 

6,680,342

 

Liabilities of discontinued operation

 

1,410,546

 

1,959,288

 

1,810,320

 

Total liabilities

 

6,465,043

 

8,917,407

 

8,490,662

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value; 30,000 shares authorized, 10,064 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and in 2005, 10,166 in 2004

 

16,830

 

16,830

 

17,000

 

Retained earnings

 

7,623,365

 

4,411,797

 

3,983,786

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(1,005,878

)

(1,423,738

)

(660,766

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

6,634,317

 

3,004,889

 

3,340,020

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

13,099,360

 

$

11,922,296

 

$

11,830,682

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F- 64




JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenue and subsidies

 

$

223,701

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, equity in earnings of affiliated companies

 

223,701

 

 

 

 

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

70,128

 

(104,419

)

301,507

 

11,412

 

83,483

 

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

302,186

 

84,832

 

694,856

 

78,098

 

(1,249,440

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

455,759

 

189,251

 

393,349

 

66,686

 

(1,332,923

)

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) Income from operations of discontinued operation, net of tax

 

(977,265

)

5,275

 

214,638

 

(69,553

)

217,639

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of tax

 

3,775,342

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

2,798,077

 

5,275

 

214,638

 

(69,553

)

217,639

 

Net Income (loss)

  

$

3,253,836

 

$

194,526

 

$

607,987

 

$

(2,867

)

$

(1,115,284

)

Income (loss) per common shares—basic and diluted:

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  

$

45.14

 

$

18.66

 

$

38.96

 

$

6.53

 

$

(129.89

)

(Loss) Income from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

  

$

(96.80

)

$

0.52

 

$

21.26

 

$

(6.81)

 

$

21.21

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of taxes

  

$

373.94

 

$

—  

 

$

—  

 

$

—  

 

$

—  

 

Net income (loss)

  

$

322.29

 

$

19.18

 

$

60.22

 

$

(.28

)

$

(108.68

)

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted

  

10,096.0

 

10,142.5

 

10,096.0

 

10,209.0

 

10,262.3

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Shareholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Earnings

 

(Loss) income

 

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2002

 

 

10,302

 

 

 

$

17,227

 

 

$

5,115,710

 

 

$

(493,842

)

 

 

$

4,639,095

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,115,284

)

 

 

 

 

(1,115,284

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,260

 

 

 

153,260

 

 

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(24,877

)

 

 

(24,877

)

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(986,901

)

 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 

 

(34

)

 

 

(57

)

 

(3,443

)

 

 

 

 

(3,500

)

 

Balance at December 31, 2003

 

 

10,268

 

 

 

17,170

 

 

3,996,983

 

 

(365,459

)

 

 

3,648,694

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,867

)

 

 

 

 

(2,867

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(94,193

)

 

 

(94,193

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(201,114

)

 

 

(201,114

)

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(298,174

)

 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 

 

(102

)

 

 

(170

)

 

(10,330

)

 

 

 

 

(10,500

)

 

Balance at December 31, 2004

 

 

10,166

 

 

 

17,000

 

 

3,983,786

 

 

(660,766

)

 

 

3,340,020

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid, $16.69 per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(169,646

)

 

 

 

 

(169,646

)

 

Net income loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

607,987

 

 

 

 

 

607,987

 

 

Additional minimum pension liability, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(490,879

)

 

 

(490,879

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(272,093

)

 

 

(272,093

)

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(154,985

)

 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 

 

(102

)

 

 

(170

)

 

(10,330

)

 

 

 

 

(10,500

)

 

Balance at December 31, 2005

 

 

10,064

 

 

 

16,830

 

 

4,411,797

 

 

(1,423,738

)

 

 

3,004,889

 

 

Dividends paid, $4.20 per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(42,268

)

 

 

 

 

(42,268

)

 

Comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,253,836

 

 

 

 

 

3,253,836

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(67,125

)

 

 

(67,125

)

 

Additional minimum pension liability, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

484,985

 

 

 

484,985

 

 

Additional minimum pension liability, investment in affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,671,696

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

10,064

 

 

 

$

16,830

 

 

$

7,623,365

 

 

$

(1,005,878

)

 

 

$

6,634,317

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Three Months Ended
 March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

3,253,836

 

$

194,526

 

$

607,987

 

$

(2,867

)

$

(1,115,284

)

Less (gain) loss from discontinued operations

 

(2,798,077

)

(5,275

)

(214,638

)

69,553

 

(217,639

)

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

 

455,759

 

189,251

 

393,349

 

66,686

 

(1,332,923

)

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(31,765

)

1,091

 

(4,363

)

(6,553

)

(16,203

)

Equity in (earnings) loss of affiliated companies, net of tax

 

(302,186

)

(84,832

)

(694,856

)

(78,098

)

1,249,440

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other receivables

 

364

 

 

37,830

 

(62,621

)

5,103

 

Prepaid expenses

 

75,301

 

36,283

 

(44,521

)

1,768

 

(75,395

)

Prepaid income taxes

 

(36,200

)

 

33,870

 

21,222

 

 

Deferred leasing commissions and other assets

 

(615,000

)

(6,325

)

(1,028

)

(3,563

)

 

Income tax payable

 

82,461

 

 

 

 

 

Due to affiliates

 

(273,315

)

(1,553

)

53,504

 

(21,600

)

(17,888

)

Other current liabilities

 

18,182

 

 

(4,386

)

219

 

 

Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to discontinued operations

 

2,292,259

 

(387,629

)

(551,628

)

584,187

 

2,869,954

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

1,665,860

 

(253,714

)

(782,229

)

501,647

 

2,682,088

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

 

(107,415

)

 

 

Due from (to) affiliates

 

 

 

(6,705

)

(619,739

)

167,685

 

Net cash flow (used for) provided by investing activities attributable to discontinued operations

 

259,287

 

(47,491

)

(140,867

)

(148,856

)

8,078

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

259,287

 

(47,491

)

(254,987

)

(768,595

)

175,763

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(42,269

)

(42,697

)

(169,646

)

 

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

(10,500

)

(10,500

)

(10,500

)

(3,500

)

Net cash flow (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

attributable to discontinued operations

 

(300,000

)

 

300,000

 

 

(1,785,685

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(342,269

)

(53,197

)

119,854

 

(10,500

)

(1,789,185

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

1,582,878

 

(354,402

)

(917,362

)

(277,448

)

1,068,666

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year
(includes $13,698 and $1,006,715 (March 31, 2006 and 2005 unaudited), $1,006,715 (2005), $1,277,953 (2004), and $240,325 (2003) of discontinued operations cash

 

176,544

 

1,093,906

 

1,093,906

 

1,371,354

 

302,688

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
(includes $1,344,458 and $464,144 (March 31, 2006 and 2005 unaudited), $113,698 (2005), $1,006,739 (2004), and $1,277,953 (2003) of discontinued operations cash

 

$

1,759,422

 

$

739,504

 

$

176,544

 

$

1,093,906

 

$

1,371,354

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

2,602

 

$

4,854

 

$

29,817

 

$

8,705

 

$

36,304

 

Cash paid for taxes

 

$

21,200

 

$

12,050

 

$

37,091

 

$

27,875

 

$

40,074

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited) and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003

1.   DESCRIPTIONS OF BUSINESS:

Jamaica Central Railways, Inc., and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) operated franchised transit bus routes in the City of New York (“the City”) pursuant to an operating authority which expired until April 30, 2005, and an Operating Assistance Agreement (“OAA”) with the City which expired on September 30, 1997. The Company and the City have, by mutual understanding, continued to abide by the terms of the OAA. Funding for and continuation of operations of the Company’s franchised transit bus routes were dependent upon the continuation of its operating authority and operating assistance relationship with the City.

On November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement (the “Agreement”) and subsequently closed on January 30, 2006 (the “Transition Date”) with the City to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations (the “Acquired Assets”). The Acquired Assets include fixtures, furniture and equipment; maintenance records; personnel records; operating schedules; and the intangible value of the development, administration and maintenance of such assets, including the value related to the development and training of employees, the value related to the development of routes and operating schedules, and going concern value or good will for a purchase price of $4,010,000. Under the terms of the Agreement, the City will pay additional consideration as follows: (1) an amount equal to the actual invoice cost for the Company’s inventory of spare parts and fluids, provided that the Company represent and warrant to the City that it has paid or will pay such invoiced amounts; (2) an amount equal to the book value (net of accumulated depreciation) of the Company’s other tangible assets that are Acquired Assets as of the date of closing; (3) if all of the Claimants in the Non-Union Employees v. New York City Department of Transportation and Green Bus Lines, Inc. execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City will pay the Company an additional $80,200. If less than 100% of the Claimants execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City will pay the Company an additional amount to be determined by multiplying the percentage of the Claimants who executed the Forms by $300,000, and the Company will receive 16.04% of the amount.

Under the Agreement, the City is going to assume, defend and indemnify the Company against the following: (1) all claims as a result from operations and maintenance of buses up through and including the Transition Date; (2) all claims, losses or damages for bodily injury and/or property damage resulting from or alleged to result from the operation and/or maintenance of buses up to the Transition Date; (3) any and all funding obligations, claims, losses, damages, fines, costs and expenses associated with any withdrawal, termination, freezing or other liability related to the various pension plans; (4) all claims with respect to accrued leave; (5) any claims made by any union or any member of any union arising under any collective bargaining agreement; (6) obligation to pay additional or retrospective premiums in connection with any Workers’ Compensation Retrospective Policy; (7) obligation to pay accumulated holiday pay; and (8) any claim or demand is made, any and all claims asserted by vendors in regard to Bus Service, up through and including the Transition Date.

In connection with the Agreement, Jamaica Bus Holding Corp. leased to the City premises at 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY for an initial term of 21 years with a first year rent of $1,515,000 and a 21st year rent of $2,218,000.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited) and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTIONS OF BUSINESS: (Continued)

The lease is a “triple net” leases in that the City agrees to pay all expenses on the property. Each lease has two renewal terms of 14 years each so that the total term is a maximum of 49 years. The term of each lease commenced on the date the Company in question closed the sale of the bus company to the City.

In 2005, the Company decided along with its two sister New York Corporations namely Green Bus Lines, Inc. (“Green”) and Triboro Coach, Inc. (“Triboro”) plan to reorganize into a newly formed company called GTJReit, Inc.

As a result of the Agreement and sale of Acquired Assets, the operations of the Bus operations are presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

Subsidy Programs:

Pursuant to the OAA, the Company received significant operating subsidies from federal, state and local government agencies. Through December 31, 2003, the total annual subsidy was based on a formula which provided the Company a reimbursement of operating deficits subject to annual caps on the rate of increase in reimbursable expenses. As of January 1, 2004, there was no cap on reimbursement of operating deficits, but certain labor costs were not reimbursed The OAA provided that the Company earn a fixed annual management fee and additional quarterly fees if certain performance standards here are met. Operating assistance provided by state and local governments totaled $20,124,571, $18,224,508 and $16,888,514 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $3,983,559 and $4,749,716 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and was paid to the Company under the provisions of the OAA. In addition to the annual subsidy, the City reimbursed the Company for auto liability insurance premiums which cover the operation of the vehicles, and such costs.

Under the OAA, the City guaranteed the payment of the Company’s self-insured injuries and damages claims incurred through December 31, 2001. As further discussed below under “Injuries and Damages Claims Reserve,” effective January 1, 2002, the City provided an auto liability insurance program which did not require the Company to retain self-insurance for any portion of injuries and damages claims coverage. The City will still reimburse the Company and damages or claims filed that were incurred prior to January 1, 2002.

The City withheld and currently holds a portion of the annual subsidy for injuries and damages claims accrued as of December 31, 2002, for claims which occurred prior to January 1, 2002. Such withheld amounts will be received when the related claims are paid subject to a minimum funding level. For the aggregate amounts so withheld $1,799,718 and $2,327,629 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $1,250,976 at March 30, 2006 (unaudited). At March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 and 2004, these months are included as assets from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Under the provisions of the OAA, the operating subsidies from federal, state and local government agencies were subject to audit by those agencies, and such subsidies may be adjusted based on the results of such audits.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited) and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTIONS OF BUSINESS: (Continued)

The Company and its affiliated transit bus operators are prosecuting an action commenced on September 24, 2003, by service of a complaint of the City of New York. The action is based on a violation of their civil rights pursuant to Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Law of 1871, claiming that the City has conspired to put the Companies out of business in order to avoid paying compensation for its condemnation rights. To date, the City of New York has not answered the complaint. There is a motion pending by the City to dismiss the complaint.

The Company and its affiliated transit bus operators (the “Companies”) are also prosecuting an action commenced in August 2004 by service of a complaint on the City of New York and The Metropolitan Transportation authority (“MTA”). The Companies seek declaratory and injunctive relief compelling the City of New York to honor certain contractual obligations involving the pensions and other rights of the Companies’ employees. The Companies also seek to compel the MTA to honor such employee rights. A motion to dismiss by the MTA has been stayed until March 2005.

Union Contract:

The Company had a Memorandum of Agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 100 and Transport Workers Union of America AFL-CIO (the “Union”), which expired on March 31, 2003. The Union has been working without a contract since April 1, 2003. Approximately 89% of the Company’s labor force is covered under the Union.

Lease and Assumption Agreements:

The Company receives its buses at no cost from the City.

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2006, Consolidated Statements of Operations, and Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 and Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are unaudited. The unaudited financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. The information described in the Notes to the Financial Statements for these periods is unaudited. The Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the future results to be expected for the entire fiscal year end for any period.

2.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Principles of Consolidation:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Jamaica Buses, Inc. and Jamaica Bus Holding Corporation. The Company applies the guidelines set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”) in assessing its interests in variable interest entities to decide whether to consolidate that entity. All

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited) and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s 20% investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for under the equity method.

Investee companies that are not consolidated, but over which the Company exercises significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Whether or not the Company exercises significant influence with respect to an investee depends on an evaluation of several factors including, among others, representation on the investee company’s board of directors and ownership level, which is generally a 20% to 50% interest in the voting securities of the Investee company. Under the equity method of accounting, an investee company’s accounts are not reflected within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Operations; however, the Company’s share of the earnings or losses of the investee company is reflected in the caption “Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies, net of tax” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s carrying value in an equity method Investee company is reflected in the caption “Investment in affiliates” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

When the Company’s carrying value in an equity method Investee company is reduced to zero, no further losses are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements unless the Company guaranteed obligations of the Investee company or has committed additional funding. When the Investee company subsequently reports income, the Company will not record its share of such income until it equals the amount of its share of losses not previously recognized. (see Note 6).

The properties are being leased to tenants under operating leases, minimum rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Revenue Recognition—Rental Properties:

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13  “Accounting for Leases”, as amended, referred to herein as SFAS No. 13, SFAS No. 13 requires that revenue be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic and rational basis is more representative of the time pattern in which the use benefit is derived from the leased property. Leases that include renewal options with rental terms that are lower than those in the primary term are excluded from the calculation of straight line rent if they do not meet the criteria of a bargain renewal option. In those instances in which we fund tenant improvements and the improvements are deemed to be owned by us, revenue recognition will commence when the improvements are substantially completed and possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant. When the Company determines that the tenant allowances are lease incentives, the Company commences revenue recognition when possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant for tenant work to begin.

The properties are being leased to tenants under operating leases. Minimum rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.  The excess of amounts so recognized over amounts due pursuant to the underlying leases amounted to approximately $45,000 (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2006.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited) and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Revenue Recognition Bus Operations:

The Company records passenger revenue when the service is performed. Revenue from passenger and operating subsidiaries are included as part of gain (loss) from discontinued operations. Operating assistance subsidies are recorded in the periods to which the subsidy relates. The monthly operating assistance subsidy checks for January 2006 and 2005 were received in December 2005, 2004 and are reported as deferred revenue in the balance sheet, and are included in liabilities from discontinued operations.

Income (loss) Per Share Information:

In accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”, basic earnings per common share (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share (“Diluted EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents and convertible securities then outstanding. SFAS No. 128 requires the presentation of both Basic EPS and Diluted EPS on the face of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no common stock equivalents for any of the periods presented in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted per share information:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Year Ended
December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

3,253,836

 

$

194,526

 

$

607,987

 

$

(2,867

)

$

(1,115,284

)

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

10,096.0

 

10,142.5

 

10,096.0

 

10,209.0

 

10,262.3

 

Basic and Diluted Per Share Information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share—basic and diluted

 

$

322.29

 

$

19.18

 

$

60.22

 

$

(.28

)

$

(108.68

)

 

Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited) and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003

2.    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:

The Company assesses long-lived assets for impairment whenever there is an indication that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the forecast undiscounted cash flows generated by those assets to their net carrying value. The amount of impairment loss, if any, will generally be measured by the difference between the net book value of the assets and the estimated fair value of the related assets.

When impairment indicators are present, investments in affiliated companies are reviewed for impairment by comparing their fair value to their respective carrying amounts. The Company makes its estimate of fair value by considering discounted cash flow analyses and balance sheet liquidation values. If the fair value of the investment has dropped below the carrying amount, management considers several factors when determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in market value has occurred, including the length of the time and the extent to which the fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the affiliated company, and other factors influencing the fair market value, such as general market conditions.

Discontinued Operations:

The consolidated financial statements of the Company present the operations of the Bus operations as discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”).

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Amortization of Deferred Leasing Commissions:

Deferred leasing commissions will be amortized using the straight-line method over the life of the lease.

Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment are stated at cost (see Note 4). Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

 

 

Useful lives

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

10 -25

 

 

 

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

The Company did not record any depreciation expense during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively.

The Company recorded depreciation expense of $52,275 and $61,790 related to assets included as part of discontinued operations during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $251,091, $253,691 and $269,563 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively.

Investments:

The Company accounts for its investments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income. Interest on securities is included in interest income. Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary or available-for-sale securities are included in interest income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Estimated fair value is determined based on market quotes.

The Company maintains certain available-for-sale securities which are included from assets from discontinued operations of $178,000 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), $178,000 and $178,015 on deposit with various governmental agencies to meet statutory self-insurance funding requirements at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. These investments included in the available-for-sale securities on the accompanying balance sheet primarily consist of U.S. Treasury debt and state and local municipal bonds.

Injuries and Damages Claims Reserve:

The Company established reserves for anticipated future settlements of injuries and damages claims arising from accidents up to the Company’s maximum self-insurance level of $500,000 per accident for accidents that occured after December 31, 1992 and prior to January 1, 2002, and $75,000 for accidents occurring prior to December 31, 1992. The required claims reserves were determined by management after considering factors such as the nature and extent of the injuries or damages and prior experience with similar types of claims. Under the terms of the OAA, the City has guaranteed the reimbursement of monies paid by the Company for its self-insured portion of injury and damages claims (see Subsidy Programs above).

Effective January 1, 2002, the City implemented a new auto liability insurance program, which includes auto liability insurance coverage obtained on the Company’s behalf with several insurance companies (rated A, A+ or A++) and paid directly by the City. This insurance program provides for coverage up to $20 million per claim and is not subject to any self insurance retention by the Company. In addition, under the new auto liability insurance program, the Company is not responsible for the administration or payment of insurance claims arising after January 1, 2003. The Company is not aware of

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

any factors, which might impair the insurance companies’ or the City’s ability or intent to pay claims covered under the auto liability insurance program. The accompanying financial statements do not reflect reserves for such claims arising after January 1, 2003.

Income Taxes:

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method as required by the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.

Comprehensive Income:

The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income.” SFAS No. 130 sets forth rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components. SFAS No. 130 requires unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s available-for-sale securities and the minimum pension liability from an investment in an affiliate to be included in comprehensive income.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments” an amendment of SFAS No. 133 and 140. This statement permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation, clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of SFAS No. 133, establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are free standing derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative that require bifurcation, clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives, and amends SFAS No. 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special-purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006, as defined. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In March 2006, the FASB issued FAS 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, an amendment to FAS 140,” which permits an entity to account for one or more classes of servicing rights at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in income. This statement is effective as of January 1, 2007. We are currently evaluating the effect of this statement.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS No. 123R), which supercedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” The revised statement addresses the accounting for share-based payment

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

transactions with employees and other third parties, eliminates the ability to account for share-based transactions using APB No. 25 and requires that the compensation costs relating to such transactions be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. FAS No. 123R requires additional disclosures relating to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payments. On April 14, 2005, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would permit most registrants subject to its oversight additional time to implement the requirements in SFAS No. 123(R). As announced, the SEC will permit companies to implement SFAS No. 123(R) at the beginning of their next fiscal year (instead of their next reporting period) that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company is evaluating the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R) and expects that the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), effective January 1, 2006, will have an immaterial impact on its consolidated results of operations and earnings per share. The Company has not yet determined the method of adoption or the potential financial impact of adopting SFAS No.  123(R).

In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (revised), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN 46R), an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements”. Variable interest entities, some of which were formerly referred to as special purpose entities, are generally entities for which their other equity investors (1) do not provide significant financial resources for the entity to sustain its activities, (2) do not have voting rights or (3) have voting rights that are disproportionately high compared with their economic interests. Under FIN 46R, variable interest entities must be consolidated by the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is generally defined as having the majority of the risks and rewards of ownership arising from the variable interest entity. FIN 46R also requires certain disclosures if a significant variable interest is held but not required to be consolidated. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position No. 03-3, “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” (“SOP 03-3”). Loans carried at fair value and loans to borrowers in good standing under revolving credit agreements are excluded from the scope of SOP 03-3, thus the adoption of this standard had no impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150 “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity” (SFAS No. 150). This statement requires that an issuer classify financial instruments that are within its scope as a liability. Many of those instruments were classified as equity under previous guidance. Most of the guidance in SFAS No. 150 is effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS No. 149). The provisions of SFAS No. 149 that relate to SFAS No. 133 and No. 138 implementation issues that have been effective for fiscal quarters that began prior to June 15, 2003, should continue to be applied in accordance with their respective effective dates. In

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

addition, provisions of SFAS No. 149 which relate to forward purchases or sales of when-issued securities or other securities that do not yet exist, should be applied to both existing contracts and new contracts entered into after June 30, 2003. The changes in SFAS No. 149 improve financial reporting by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. In particular, SFAS No. 149(1) clarifies under what circumstances a contract with an initial net investment meets the characteristic of a derivative discussed in paragraph 6(b) of SFAS No. 133 and No. 138, (2) clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component, (3) amends the definition of an underlying financing component to conform it to language used in FIN 45, and (4) amends certain other existing pronouncements. Those changes resulted in more consistent reporting of contracts as either derivatives or hybrid instruments. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, except as stated above and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. In addition, except as stated above, all provisions of SFAS No.149 should be applied prospectively. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2003, Statement of Accounting Position (“SOP”) 03-3 “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” was issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. SOP 03-3 addresses the accounting for loans acquired through a transfer (including a business combination) that have differences between their contractual cash flows and their expected cash flows, due in part to credit quality. SOP 03-3 requires that the excess of the expected cash flows at acquisition to be collected over the acquirer’s initial investment be recognized on a level-yield basis over the loan’s life. Any future excess of contractual cash flows over the original expected cash flows is recognized as a future yield adjustment. Future decreases in actual cash flows over the original expected cash flows are recognized as an impairment and expensed immediately. Valuation allowances cannot be created or “carried over” in the initial accounting for loans acquired that are within the scope of SOP 03-3. SOP 03-3 was adopted by the Company effective January 1, 2005. The adoption of SOP 03-3 has had no material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

Concentrations of Credit Risk:

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of temporary cash investments, which from time-to-time exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage.

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

As stated in Note 1, on November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement and subsequently closed on January 30, 2006 with the City to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations. Accordingly, the results have been presented as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: (Continued)

The following table sets forth the detail of the Company’s net income (loss) from discontinued operations:

 

 

Bus Operations

 

Year ended December 31, 2005:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

30,806,296

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

223,101

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

8,463

 

 

Income from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

214,638

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

28,635,970

 

 

Loss from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

(59,062

)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

10,491

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

(69,553

)

 

Year ended December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

28,980,299

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

146,966

 

 

Benefit for income taxes

 

 

(70,673

)

 

Income from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

217,639

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

4,779,723

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

(698,177

)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

299,088

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

997,265

 

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

 

 

$

5,337,408

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

1,562,066

 

 

Income on sale of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

3,775,342

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

7,427,735

 

 

Income from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

2,570

 

 

Benefit for income taxes

 

 

(2,705

)

 

Income from discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

 

$

5,275

 

 

 

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: (Continued)

The following table presents the major classes of assets and liabilities of Bus Operations:

 

 

Three Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended March 31,

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

$

1,344,458

 

 

$

113,698

 

$

1,006,739

 

Operating subsidies receivable

 

 

1,314,607

 

 

1,337,519

 

828,989

 

Current portion of operating subsidies receivable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

injuries and damages withholding

 

 

716,646

 

 

550,491

 

796,913

 

Due from the City of New York

 

 

865,587

 

 

239,405

 

277,534

 

Other current assets

 

 

36,579

 

 

29,302

 

109,701

 

Available for sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

134,316

 

Inventory

 

 

 

 

502,241

 

273,599

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

760,887

 

 

1,684,463

 

1,451,232

 

Total current assets

 

 

$

5,038,764

 

 

$

4,457,019

 

$

4,879,023

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating subsidies receivable injuries and damages withholding

 

 

$

1,250,976

 

 

$

1,799,718

 

$

1,557,477

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,179,021

 

 

1,486,820

 

1,635,612

 

Available for sale securities

 

 

348,162

 

 

345,403

 

206,996

 

Other assets

 

 

33,465

 

 

141,787

 

 

Total non current assets

 

 

$

2,811,624

 

 

$

3,773,728

 

$

3,400,085

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

$

93,764

 

 

$

825,655

 

$

412,778

 

Accrued payroll and vacation pay

 

 

 

 

1,326,940

 

1,258,852

 

Note payable

 

 

 

 

300,000

 

 

Due to City of New York—subsidy

 

 

 

 

1,237,575

 

1,420,919

 

Due to City of New York

 

 

 

 

199,112

 

752,790

 

Accrued taxes payable

 

 

1,588,599

 

 

 

 

Non-union pension payable

 

 

1,113,525

 

 

988,052

 

368,928

 

Union health and welfare payable

 

 

126,336

 

 

383,077

 

60,744

 

Deferred income tax liability

 

 

480,643

 

 

667,216

 

845,340

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

59,582

 

 

250,383

 

811,583

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

3,462,449

 

 

6,178,010

 

5,931,934

 

Other liabilities

 

 

1,410,546

 

 

1,959,288

 

1,810,320

 

Total liabilities

 

 

$

4,872,995

 

 

$

8,137,298

 

$

7,742,254

 

 

The net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to discontinued operations of $(551,628) in 2005 and $584,187 in 2004, and $2,869,954 in 2003. The net cash (used in) provided by investing activities attributable to discontinued operations of ($140,867) in 2005, ($148,856) in 2004 and $8,078 in 2003. The net cash provided by (used in) financing activities attributable to discontinued operations of $300,000 (2005), $ -0-(2004), and $(1,785,685) (2003).

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

3.   DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: (Continued)

The net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to discontinued operations of $2,292,259 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $(387,629) for the three months ended March 31 2005 (unaudited). The net cash provided by (used in) investing activities attributable to discontinued operations was $259,287 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $(47,491) for the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited). The net cash used in financing activities attributable to discontinued operations was $300,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited).

4.   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:

Property and equipment from continuing operations is as follows:

 

 

Three Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended March 31,

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

$

434,364

 

 

$

434,364

 

$

434,364

 

Building and improvements

 

 

1,025,976

 

 

1,025,976

 

1,025,976

 

 

 

 

1,460,340

 

 

1,460,340

 

1,460,340

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(946,166

)

 

(946,166

)

(946,166

)

 

 

 

$

514,174

 

 

$

514,174

 

$

514,174

 

 

Property and equipment from discontinued operations is as follows:

 

 

Three Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended March 31,

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

   2004   

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

$

2,571,785

 

 

$

2,571,785

 

$

2,571,785

 

Revenue vehicles and accessories

 

 

 

 

49,620

 

49,620

 

Registered devices

 

 

 

 

30,291

 

30,291

 

Office and garage equipment

 

 

889,648

 

 

1,829,490

 

1,829,490

 

 

 

 

3,461,433

 

 

4,481,186

 

4,481,186

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(2,282,412

)

 

(2,994,366

)

(2,845,574

)

 

 

 

$

1,179,021

 

 

$

1,486,820

 

$

1,635,612

 

 

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

5.   INVESTMENTS:

The following is a summary of marketable securities. The fair market value of available-for-sale securities approximates cost.

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury/U.S. Government debt securities

 

 

$

36,000

 

 

 

$

36,000

 

 

$

36,115

 

State and political subdivision debt securities

 

 

142,000

 

 

 

142,000

 

 

72,604

 

Bank certificates of deposit

 

 

297,648

 

 

 

294,867

 

 

357,593

 

Total available-for-sale securities

 

 

$

475,648

 

 

 

$

472,867

 

 

$

466,312

 

 

The amortized costs and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations.

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

 

$

271,194

 

 

$271,172

 

$

268,708

 

Due after one year and up to five years

 

 

125,000

 

 

125,000

 

125,000

 

Due after five years and up to ten years

 

 

52,870

 

 

52,870

 

52,870

 

Due after ten years

 

 

26,584

 

 

23,825

 

19,734

 

 

 

 

$

475,648

 

 

$472,867

 

$466,312

 

6.   INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES:

The Company has 20% interests in Command Bus Company, Inc. and G.T.J. Company, Inc. (“GTJ”). These companies did not declare dividends during 2005, 2004 or 2003. Summary combined financial information for these affiliates is as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2005

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

29,496,053

 

 

$

25,173,844

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

2,428,228

 

 

$

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation

 

159,733

 

 

(1,646,778

)

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

2,533,095

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,587,961

 

 

$

886,318

 

 

Total assets

 

$

33,342,266

 

 

$

5,023,112

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

25,913,253

 

 

$

9,246,566

 

 

 

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

Year Ended December 31, 2004

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

27,389,249

 

 

$

24,176,349

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

$

1,052,695

 

 

$

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation

 

(325,563

)

 

(336,643

)

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

727,132

 

 

$

(336,643

)

 

Total assets

 

$

33,192,288

 

 

$

6,591,175

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$24,807,444

 

 

$

10,341,492

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2003

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$21,997,994

 

 

$

24,205,682

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

709,043

 

 

$

 

 

Loss from operations of discontinued operation

 

(6,669,700

)

 

(286,541

)

 

Net loss

 

$

(5,960,657

)

 

$

(286,541

)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

Total operating revenues and subsidies

 

$

7,612,827

 

 

$

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

1,955,604

 

 

$

 

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation

 

               227

 

 

   (444,898

)

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,955,831

 

 

$

(444,898

)

 

Total assets

 

$

33,192,288

 

 

$

4,043,751

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

29,872,517

 

 

$

4,253,862

 

 

 

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

6.   INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES: (Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited)

 

 

G.T.J
Company, Inc.

 

Command Bus
Company, Inc.

 

 

Total operating revenues and subsidiaries

 

 

$

6,957,165

 

 

 

 

$

6,791,145

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

$

362,528

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations

 

 

(5,643)

 

 

 

 

67,273

 

 

Net income

 

 

$

356,885

 

 

 

 

$

67,273

 

 

 

7.    NOTE PAYABLE TO BANK:

On December 30, 2003, the Company, along with Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries, Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary, Command Bus Company, Inc., and G.T.J. Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Affiliated Group”), replaced its then-existing credit facility with a new facility consisting of mortgages and lines of credit which had an expiration date of June 30, 2004. The facility has been renegotiated over several renewals and has now been extended to July 31, 2006. Currently, the entire group has a $6.5 million facility consisting of a $4 million line of credit, which is secured by approximately $4.5 million of cash and bonds held by the Affiliated Group and a $2.5 million second mortgage secured by a mortgage over property owned by G.T.J. Company, Inc., in New York City. The facility of $6.5 million is being used to finance the working capital needs of the Affiliated Group. The facility bears interest at prime rate and is adjusted from time to time. The loans are collateralized by all tangible assets of the Affiliated Group.

As of March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005, and 2004, $0 was outstanding under this line of credit. The line bore interest at a fluctuating rate based on the bank’s prime rate.

The Affiliated Group is required to satisfy certain financial ratios and covenants. Tangible net worth must not be less than $22,000,000 as of December 31, 2005, the cash flow coverage ratio must not be less than 1.1 to 1.0, the Leverage Ratio shall not be more than 4.5 to 1.0, and capital expenditures shall not be more than $2,000,000 in any fiscal year.

The Affiliated Group did not meet certain covenants for these financial statements and has requested waivers from the bank for the breach of these covenants. Waivers have been provided to the Affiliated Group.

8.    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

Approximately 91% of the Company’s common stock is held under a Voting Trust Agreement which expires on December 1, 2010. The stock held under the agreement shall be voted at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company by the trustees as may be, in the judgment of the trustees, for the best interest of the shareholders of the Company. The trustees are shareholders/officers of the Company.

The Company has the right of first refusal to purchase shares from any shareholder desiring to sell shares at a price established by the Board of Directors at the date of the sale. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company repurchased approximately 34 shares and for each of the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company repurchased back approximately 102 shares.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

9.   PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan (the “Plan”) which covers substantially all of its nonunion employees. Participant benefits are based on years of service and the participant’s compensation during the last three years of service. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that does not exceed the maximum amount that can be deducted for Federal income tax purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future.

Plan assets primarily consist of equity securities, corporate debt securities and government securities.

The following tables present certain financial information of the Company’s non-union defined benefit pension plan as of and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, for three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited):

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in projected benefit obligation

 

 

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

8,263,329

 

$

7,916,686

 

Service cost

 

264,865

 

241,423

 

Interest cost

 

528,857

 

505,848

 

Actuarial loss

 

1,050,980

 

39,359

 

Benefits paid

 

(408,588

)

(439,987

)

Projected benefit obligation at the end of year

 

$

9,699,443

 

$

8,263,329

 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

$

7,054,084

 

$

6,570,441

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

252,152

 

589,778

 

Employer contributions

 

571,277

 

396,328

 

Benefits paid

 

(408,588

)

(439,987

)

Expenses paid

 

(68,314

)

(62,476

)

Fair value of plan assets at the end of year

 

$

7,400,611

 

$

7,054,084

 

Funded status

 

$

(2,298,832

)

$

(1,209,245

)

Unrecognized prior service cost

 

75,749

 

85,571

 

Unrecognized net actuarial cost

 

2,285,899

 

997,305

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

62,816

 

$

(126,369

)

Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible asset

 

$

75,749

 

$

85,571

 

Accrued benefit liability

 

(988,052

)

(368,928

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

975,119

 

156,988

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

62,816

 

$

(126,369

)

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit obligation shown above at December 31:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Discount rate

 

5.75

%

6.00

%

Compensation increase

 

4.00

%

4.00

%

 

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

9.    PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

 

 

Three months ended

 

Years ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Components of net restated benefit cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

21,260

 

$

66,216

 

$

264,865

 

$

241,423

 

$

217,301

 

Expense

 

15,765

 

15,619

 

62,476

 

69,559

 

59,710

 

Interest cost

 

124,264

 

132,214

 

528,857

 

505,848

 

492,287

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(133,224

)

(139,966

)

(559,865

)

(516,017

)

(449,461

)

Recognized actuarial loss

 

26,127

 

18,984

 

75,937

 

30,666

 

59,374

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

2,267

 

2,456

 

9,822

 

9,899

 

9,957

 

Net period benefit cost

 

$

56,459

 

$

95,523

 

$

382,092

 

$

341,378

 

$

389,168

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and March 31, 2006  (unaudited):

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.75

%

 

6.0

%

6.5

%

7.0

%

Compensation increase

 

 

4.00

%

 

4.00

%

5.00

%

5.00

%

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

 

 

8.00

%

 

8.00

%

8.00

%

8.00

%

 

Included in the agreement with the City, the pension plan is going to be merged into the Metropolitan Transit’s Authority DB Pension Plan (“MTA DB Plan”). This resulted in a plan curtailment under SFAS No. 88 “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits”. The curtailment was caused by the fact that the non-union employees ceased future benefit accruals under the pension plan.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of unrecognized prior service costs which resulted in a curtailment loss of approximately $73,482, which was recorded in first quarter of 2006.

The transfer of plan assets to the MTA DB Pension Plan on March 24, 2006, resulted in the settlement of the company’s obligation with regard to the plan assets and liabilities.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognized the plan’s experience gain/(loss) as of the date of settlement or asset transfer date. As a result, the Company’s recognition of a gain of approximately $1,091,074 due to transfer of benefit liability in excess of assets plus immediate recognition of the existing loss of approximately $1,023,949 which results in an overall settlement gain of approximately $67,125. This was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2006.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

9.    PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

The asset allocation for the Company’s retirement plans are based upon an analysis of the timing and amount of projected benefit payments, the expected returns and risk of the asset classes and the correlation of those returns.

The percentage of asset allocations of the Company’s pension plans at December 31, 2005 and 2004, by asset category were as follows:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Equity Securities

 

 

58

%

 

 

56

%

 

Debt Securities

 

 

40

%

 

 

39

%

 

Cash and Other

 

 

2

%

 

 

5

%

 

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

In addition, the Company participates in a multi-employer pension plan which provides defined benefits to substantially all union employees. Amounts charged to pension expense and contributed to the plan amounted to $84,692 and $261,163 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, (unaudited) respectively, and $1,046,168, $1,050,755, $1,031,661 in 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively.

The Company participates in a multi-employer plan that provides health care benefits, including defined postretirement health care benefits, to substantially all nonunion employees. The amounts contributed to the plan and charged to benefit cost were $50,129 and $126,228 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $493,797, $470,739 and $494,999 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Defined Contribution Plan:

The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan for its non-union employees which covers all employees immediately upon employment and is funded by employee salary deferral contributions and employer discretionary contributions. There were no discretionary contributions made by the Company in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

10.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

The Company has an agreement with Varsity Transit, Inc. (“Transit”), an affiliate, under which Transit provides the Company with certain administrative and purchasing services. Total service fees incurred under this agreement and included in loss from discontinued operations, aggregated $70,393, and 71,137 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and  $293,727, $255,070 and $266,010 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Net advances owed to Transit aggregated $38,232 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and net advances due from Transit aggregated $902,300 and $929,804 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Advances due from GTJ aggregated $1,569,533 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), and $1,569,533 at December 2005 and 2004. Advances due to Green Bus Lines, Inc. aggregated $358,128 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), and $358,128 at December 31, 2005 and 2004. Advances due to Triboro Coach Corp. aggregated $358,128 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), and $358,128 at December 31, 2005 and 2004. Advances due from Command Bus Company, Inc. were $53,792 and $53,792, at December 31, 2005 and

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

10.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS: (Continued)

2004, respectively. Advances due from Transit Facility Management Corp. were $53,965 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), and $53,965 at December 31, 2005 and 2004.

Lighthouse Real Estate Management, LLC (“LREM”), of which P. Cooper is a member, received a leasing commission in 2006 for the leasing of 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on behalf of Jamaica Bus Holding Corp. to New York City in the aggregate sum of $615,000 (1.645% of gross rent).

Douglas A. Cooper, Ruskin, Moscou, Faltischek, P.C. (“RMF”), of which Douglas Cooper is a partner and is the nephew of Jerome Cooper, has acted as counsel to the Company for approximately eight years. Fees paid to RMF for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 were $361, $33,519, and $26,314, respectively and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) were $2,603 and $-0-, respectively.

11.    INCOME TAXES:

The expense (benefit) for income taxes for continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, are summarized as follows:

 

 

Three months ended
March 31

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

61,844

 

$

(86,985

)

$

205,835

 

$

(11,294

)

$

47,575

 

State and local

 

40,049

 

(18,524

)

100,035

 

29,259

 

52,111

 

Deferred

 

(31,765

)

1,090

 

(4,363

)

(6,553

)

(16,203

)

 

 

$

70,128

 

$

(104,419

)

$

301,507

 

$

11,412

 

$

83,483

 

 

The expense (benefit) for income taxes for discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, are summarized as follows:

 

 

Three months ended
March 31

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$1,115,460

 

$

 

$

 

$

(11,657

)

$

41,885

 

State and local

 

325,851

 

 

(2,337

)

2,474

 

(3,079

)

Deferred

 

419,843

 

(2,705

)

10,800

 

19,674

 

(109,479

)

 

 

$1,861,154

 

$

(2,705

)

$

8,463

 

$

10,491

 

$

(70,673

)

 

The Company files a consolidated Federal income tax return. The Company’s subsidiaries file a combined state income tax return and the parent company files a separate state income tax return. In addition, separate returns are filed for New York City purposes.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

11.    INCOME TAXES: (Continued)

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities from continuing operations are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book over tax depreciation

 

 

$

1,810

 

 

$

1,810

 

$

11,106

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

 

 

25,603

 

25,253

 

Net deferred tax asset (liability)

 

 

$

1,810

 

 

$

(23,793

)

$

(14,147

)

 

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities from discontinued operations are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Injuries and damages claims reserves

 

 

$

479,277

 

 

$

665,849

 

$

845,339

 

Vacation accrual

 

 

517

 

 

352,762

 

304,763

 

State and local taxes, net

 

 

34,532

 

 

89,764

 

87,058

 

Book over tax depreciation

 

 

162,412

 

 

163,742

 

128,046

 

Retirement plan’s additional minimum liability

 

 

66,724

 

 

390,048

 

62,957

 

Other

 

 

17,425

 

 

22,298

 

23,069

 

Total deferred tax asset

 

 

760,887

 

 

1,684,463

 

1,451,232

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating subsidy withholdings

 

 

479,278

 

 

665,850

 

845,340

 

Other

 

 

1,365

 

 

1,366

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

480,643

 

 

667,216

 

(845,340

)

Net deferred tax asset

 

 

$

280,244

 

 

$

1,017,247

 

$

605,892

 

 

The Company and two affiliates own all of the common stock of the affiliates accounted for under the equity method (See Note 5). The Company and its affiliates exercise significant influence over these affiliates and intend to maintain permanent investments in these affiliates. Accordingly, taxes have not been provided on the cumulative undistributed earnings of these affiliates prior to January 1, 1993 (date of SFAS No. 109 adoption). Accumulated undistributed earnings of affiliates for which no provision (benefit) for income taxes has been made was approximately $353,694 and $(341,163) at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

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JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

12.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTIGENCIES:

Legal Matters

The Company is a plaintiff in the two lawsuits described in Note 1 above, Subsidy Programs. The Company is also involved in several lawsuits and other disputes which arose in the ordinary course of business; however, management believes that these matters will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Environmental Matters

The Company’s real property have had activity regarding removal and replacement of underground storage tanks.  Upon removal of the old tanks, any soil found to be unacceptable was heated off site to burn off contaminants.  Fresh soil was brought in to replace earth which had been removed.  There are still some levels of contamination at the sites, and groundwater monitoring programs have been put into place.  Closures of existing New York State Department of Environmental Control spill numbers may be warranted if it can be shown that the remaining degree of impact is non threatening and within acceptable levels. Presently, the Company is not aware of any claims or remediation requirements from any local, state or federal government agencies. Each of the properties is in a commercial zone and is still used as transit depots including maintenance of vehicles. The Company can not assess what further liability may arise from these sites.

13.    SIGNIFICANT TENANTS

One tenant constitutes 100% of rental revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited).

14.   FUTURE MINIMUM RENTS SCHEDULE

Future minmum lease payments to be received by the Company as at December 31, 2005 under non-cancellable operating leases are as following:

2006

 

$1,396,895

 

2007

 

1,515,000

 

2008

 

1,515,000

 

2009

 

1,515,000

 

2010

 

1,515,000

 

Thereafter

 

29,798,687

 

Total

 

$37,255,582

 

 

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003

and Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

Contents

 

Page No.

 

Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm

 

 

F-91

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004, and March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

F-92

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

 

 

F-93

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

F-94

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

 

 

F-95

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

F-96

 

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Weiser LLP
New York, New York
July 21, 2006

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GTJ Co, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance S heets

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

$

4,236,352

 

 

$

3,130,429

 

$

3,177,077

 

Accounts receivable, net of retainange, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $15,000 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $15,000 in 2005 and $15,000 in 2004

 

 

3,865,148

 

 

4,438,789

 

4,593,545

 

Assets of discontinued operation

 

 

351,591

 

 

580,917

 

366,073

 

Note receivable

 

 

381,425

 

 

441,732

 

 

Securities available for sale, current portion

 

 

 

 

 

1,399,152

 

Due from affiliates

 

 

4,403,238

 

 

2,889,645

 

2,937,024

 

Prepaid expenses and other other current assets

 

 

3,009,326

 

 

2,109,169

 

2,003,900

 

Deferred tax asset

 

 

476,000

 

 

321,000

 

 

Total current assets

 

 

16,723,080

 

 

13,911,681

 

14,476,771

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

6,040,594

 

 

5,958,817

 

6,223,814

 

Assets from discontinued operation

 

 

236,090

 

 

371,443

 

431,232

 

Restricted cash

 

 

3,886,978

 

 

4,078,396

 

4,491,790

 

Retainage receivable

 

 

 

 

387,288

 

336,488

 

Securities available for sale, less current portion

 

 

747,527

 

 

747,527

 

774,507

 

Other assets

 

 

679,536

 

 

510,886

 

282,911

 

Deferred tax asset

 

 

17,000

 

 

194,000

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

4,190,483

 

 

4,190,483

 

4,190,483

 

Total assets

 

 

$

32,521,288

 

 

$

30,350,521

 

$

31,207,996

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line of credit

 

 

$

200,000

 

 

$

200,000

 

$

200,000

 

Notes payable-bank, current portion

 

 

1,666,201

 

 

1,666,201

 

833,328

 

Accounts payable

 

 

802,682

 

 

1,053,362

 

984,425

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

839,161

 

 

642,446

 

645,987

 

Liabilities of discontinued operation

 

 

68,677

 

 

32,853

 

1,162,032

 

Deposit liability

 

 

101,771

 

 

125,348

 

37,273

 

Due to affiliates

 

 

13,172,870

 

 

12,351,274

 

13,523,052

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

4,000

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

218,541

 

 

421,907

 

2,389,749

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

17,069,903

 

 

16,493,391

 

19,779,846

 

Notes payable-bank, less current portion

 

 

 

 

 

902,317

 

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

4,728,226

 

 

4,895,087

 

6,178,821

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

598,000

 

 

598,000

 

208,000

 

Liabilities of discontinued operation

 

 

619,719

 

 

619,719

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

1,120,596

 

 

1,315,311

 

270,954

 

Total liabilities

 

 

24,136,444

 

 

23,921,508

 

27,339,938

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value; 200 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and in 2005 and 2004, respectively

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

1,000,000

 

1,000,000

 

Additional paid-in-capital

 

 

997,961

 

 

997,961

 

997,961

 

Retained earnings

 

 

6,394,380

 

 

4,438,549

 

1,850,588

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

(7,497

)

 

(7,497

)

19,509

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

8,384,844

 

 

6,429,013

 

3,868,058

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

$

32,521,288

 

 

$

30,350,521

 

$

31,207,996

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and s ubsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenue

 

$7,612,827

 

$6,957,165

 

$29,496,053

 

$27,389,249

 

$21,997,994

 

Operating and maintenance expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment maintenance and garage expenses

 

729,587

 

703,687

 

3,207,224

 

3,181,049

 

2,312,778

 

Transportation expenses

 

1,682,703

 

1,460,913

 

6,174,946

 

5,530,292

 

4,597,621

 

Contract maintenance and station expenses

 

1,702,388

 

1,483,911

 

7,199,675

 

6,669,902

 

5,229,497

 

Traffic solicitation and advertising

 

 

31,695

 

 

 

 

Insurance and safety expenses

 

722,784

 

693,495

 

3,065,220

 

1,072,939

 

724,087

 

Administrative and general expenses

 

1,496,299

 

1,483,079

 

5,718,506

 

6,443,391

 

5,182,137

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

130,700

 

88,490

 

467,799

 

529,735

 

467,526

 

Operating and highway taxes

 

506,399

 

426,388

 

1,443,422

 

1,438,431

 

1,430,103

 

Other operating expenses

 

180,702

 

91,133

 

457,353

 

383,843

 

440,729

 

Total operating and maintenance expenses

 

7,151,562

 

6,462,791

 

27,734,145

 

25,249,582

 

20,384,478

 

Income from operations

 

461,265

 

494,374

 

1,761,908

 

2,139,667

 

1,613,516

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees, net of related expenses

 

1,214,441

 

154,314

 

2,311,836

 

1,095,579

 

1,409,388

 

Interest income

 

10,923

 

39,885

 

135,935

 

177,259

 

97,024

 

Interest expense

 

(31,668

)

(25,675

)

(144,587

)

(153,780

)

(200,434

)

Change in insurance reserves

 

(10,792

)

(153,946

)

(1,077,488

)

(1,298,719

)

(1,244,343

)

Ceding commission

 

 

(68,241

)

(68,241

)

(364,365

)

(159,192

)

Loss on disposal of asset

 

 

 

 

 

(8,995

)

Other nonoperating expense (income)

 

642,007

 

(29,373

)

(2,815

)

(275,311

)

(138,780

)

Total other income (expense)

 

1,824,911

 

(83,036

)

1,154,640

 

(819,337

)

(245,332

)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

2,286,176

 

411,338

 

2,916,548

 

1,320,330

 

1,368,184

 

Provision for income taxes

 

330,572

 

48,810

 

488,320

 

267,635

 

659,141

 

Net income from continuing operations

 

1,955,604

 

362,528

 

2,428,228

 

1,052,695

 

709,043

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

227

 

(5,643

)

159,733

 

(325,563

)

(6,669,700

)

Net income (loss)

 

$1,955,831

 

$ 356,885

 

$2,587,961

 

$   727,132

 

$(5,960,657

)

Income (loss) per common shares—basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$9,778.02

 

$1,812.64

 

$12,141.14

 

$  5,263.48

 

$  3,545.22

 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$        1.14

 

$    (28.22

)

$     798.67

 

$(1,627.82

)

$(33,348.50

)

Net income (loss)

 

$9,779.16

 

$1,784.43

 

$12,939.81

 

$  3,635.66

 

$(29,803.29

)

Weighted/average common shares oustanding—basic and diluted

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and s ubsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Additional

 

 

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

Paid—

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Shareholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

in Capital

 

Earnings

 

(Loss) income

 

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2002

 

 

200

 

 

$1,000,000

 

 

$997,961

 

 

$ 6,906,810

 

 

$ 181,670

 

 

 

$ 9,086,441

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,960,657

)

 

 

 

 

(5,960,657

)

 

Unrealized gain on available—for—sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,142

 

 

 

15,142

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,945,515

)

 

Balance at December 31, 2003

 

 

200.0

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

997,961

 

 

946,153

 

 

196,812

 

 

 

3,140,926

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

727,132

 

 

 

 

 

727,132

 

 

Adjustment to retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

177,303

 

 

 

 

 

177,303

 

 

Unrealized gain on available—for—sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(177,303

)

 

 

(177,303

)

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

727,132

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2004

 

 

200.0

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

997,961

 

 

1,850,588

 

 

19,509

 

 

 

3,868,058

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,587,961

 

 

 

 

 

2,587,961

 

 

Unrealized gain on available—for—sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(27,006

)

 

 

(27,006

)

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,560,955

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2005

 

 

200.0

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

997,961

 

 

4,438,549

 

 

(7,497

)

 

 

6,429,013

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,955,831

 

 

 

 

 

1,955,831

 

 

Unrealized gain on available—for—sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,955,831

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

200.0

 

 

$1,000,000

 

 

$997,961

 

 

$ 6,394,380

 

 

$   (7,497

)

 

 

$ 8,384,844

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and s ubsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$1,955,831

 

$  356,885

 

$2,587,961

 

$    727,132

 

$(5,960,657

)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

227

 

(5,643

)

159,733

 

(325,563

)

6,669,700

 

Net income from continuing operations

 

1,955,604

 

362,528

 

2,428,228

 

1,052,695

 

709,043

 

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provisions for deferred taxes

 

(6,000

)

 

(33,000

)

(285,000

)

(208,000

)

Loss (gain) on disposal of equipment

 

(28,144

)

(6,170

)

(6,170

)

62,286

 

159,050

 

Change in insurance reserves

 

 

 

(1,158,386

)

(103,139

)

1,782,765

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

130,700

 

88,491

 

465,342

 

449,492

 

596,879

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

565,543

 

(166,539

)

(516,709

)

(753,179

)

(1,273,531

)

Net operating account activity with affiliates

 

(1,310,895

)

(870,340

)

(1,190,397

)

 

603,470

 

Prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets

 

(855,262

)

(556,505

)

(359,399

)

(1,865,231

)

681,799

 

Retainage receivable

 

387,288

 

(20,438

)

(50,800

)

(25,056

)

2,375,709

 

Accounts payable

 

(250,680

)

(117,126

)

68,937

 

87,533

 

465,512

 

Deposit liability

 

(23,577

)

(37,273

)

(37,273

)

1,370

 

(316,371

)

Accrued expenses

 

196,717

 

206,850

 

47,533

 

(188,025

)

253,840

 

Other current and non current liabilities

 

(137,673

)

249,795

 

(260,951

)

588,722

 

288,670

 

Net cash flow (used in) provided by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operating activities attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discontinued operations

 

398,895

 

64,316

 

(1,290,907

)

(821,472

)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,022,516

 

(813,697

)

(1,893,952

)

(1,799,004

)

6,118,835

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash

 

191,418

 

262,136

 

413,394

 

(1,064,330

)

(977,349

)

Purchase-securities available for sale

 

 

 

 

(877,000

)

(5,348,300

)

Proceeds-securities available for sale

 

 

1,399,152

 

1,399,152

 

1,406,226

 

5,344,000

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(203,519

)

(44,645

)

(206,177

)

(382,963

)

(305,181

)

Proceeds from disposal of assets

 

 

11,975

 

11,975

 

25,242

 

165,775

 

Investments in affiliates

 

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

Net cash flow (used in) provided by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

investing activities attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discontinued operations

 

 

 

50,000

 

 

(5,524,570

)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(12,101

)

1,628,618

 

1,618,344

 

(892,825

)

(6,645,625

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from notes payable to bank

 

 

 

 

 

2,500,000

 

Proceeds from lines of credit

 

 

 

 

200,000

 

3,150,000

 

Principal payments on notes payable

 

 

(69,444

)

(69,444

)

(754,585

)

(2,761,138

)

Principal payments on notes receivable

 

60,307

 

56,804

 

232,406

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on lines of credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,150,000

)

Net financing from affifiates

 

 

(150,002

)

65,999

 

3,309,693

 

2,375,487

 

Net cash flow used in financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

attributable to discontinued operations

 

35,201

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

95,508

 

(162,642

)

228,961

 

2,755,108

 

1,114,349

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

1,105,923

 

652,279

 

(46,647

)

63,279

 

587,559

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year

 

3,130,430

 

3,177,077

 

3,177,077

 

3,113,798

 

2,526,239

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year

 

$4,236,353

 

$ 3,829,356

 

$3,130,430

 

$3,177,077

 

$3,113,798

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$      37,908

 

$    25,675

 

$    144,586

 

$    216,856

 

$    640,465

 

Income taxes paid

 

$      77,000

 

$    61,000

 

$    536,000

 

$    707,000

 

$    273,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

1.                                    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS:

By the end of December 2004, GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) was mainly involved in the bus shelter cleaning and advertisement placement business through two companies located in Long Island City, New York, namely, Shelter Express Corp., Shelter Electric Maintenance Corp. and Metroclean Express Corp., and a company in Los Angeles, California, ShelterCLEAN, Inc. Additionally, the Company owns certain rental real estate properties, performs electrical maintenance work in a variety of environments, and operates two businesses relating to captive insurance and the administration of insurance claims. The Company had operated school buses under contracts principally with the New York City Board of Education (“NYCBOE”), Port Washington School District (“Port Washington”) and the Sewanhaka Central High School District of Elmont, New York (“Sewanhaka”). In June 2003, the contracts with the NYCBOE were assigned to various third party operators and also to a new company formed by previous management of Varsity Transit, Inc. The Company owned two businesses in the Western United States. Both businesses performed repair and maintenance services to free standing bus shelters; one is in Los Angeles and the other in Aurora, Colorado (see Note 3). The business in Aurora, Colorado was shut down in 2003.

School Bus Operations

The NYCBOE school bus contract was extended for five years beginning in July 2000 and as mentioned above the remaining years on the contract were assigned to various operators in September 2003. The Sewanhaka school bus contract expired in June 2003 and was not renewed.

Pursuant to its contractual rights as defined in the aforementioned contracts, the New York City Office of Auditor General has conducted an examination of the financial records of one of the Company’s subsidiaries, Varsity Transit, Inc. (“Transit”), for the period from July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1993. In connection therewith, a claim for alleged overpayments and cost justification increases in the approximate amount of $1,068,000 had been made against Transit through the 1992–1993 school year. In addition, if the NYCBOE were permitted to reduce the per diem rates, additional amounts would be due from the Company inasmuch as the rates being paid since the 1993–1994 school year have been higher than those that the New York City Office of Auditor General contends are correct. Transit had commenced a legal action, which sought a declaratory judgment and other equitable relief barring the NYCBOE from seeking to recover the alleged overpayments and from retroactively reducing the per diem rates paid to the plaintiff contractors. The NYCBOE had asserted a counterclaim for the alleged overpayments claimed as a result of the audit.

Under an agreement entered into between Transit and the NYCBOE, which ended on June 30, 2000, the NYCBOE retained a portion of each current monthly billing until this claim is resolved. The Company continued to invoice the NYCBOE and the NYCBOE continued to retain amounts, which represent the difference between the per diem rates billed and the lower per diem rates as a result of the examination, up to June 30, 2000. In June 2003, Transit and NYCBOE reached a settlement in the cost justification case. As a result of the settlement, all retainage receivables held by the NYCBOE will not be paid; however the NYCBOE will permit Transit to use additional amounts owed as a credit for the new buses purchased by Transit from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2003. As a result of this credit, no cash was paid by Transit to the NYCBOE.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

1.             DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS: (Continued)

In September 2003, the Company through two subsidiaries, Varsity Transit, Inc. (“Transit’’) and Varsity Coach Corp. (“Coach’’), exited the school bus business and sold the majority of the Company’s school bus runs to other Contractors.

Insurance Operations

The Transit Alliance Insurance Co., LTD (“Transit Alliance’’) was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on April 26, 1999 as an exempted Company with limited liability and holds an Unrestricted Class “B’’ Insurers License, subject to the provisions of the Insurance Law (2004 Revision) of the Cayman Islands. Transit Alliance is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTJ.

Ownership

The Company is owned by Green Bus Lines, Inc. (“Green”)_(40%), Triboro Coach Corporation (“Triboro”) (40%) and Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. (“Jamaica”) (20%) (collectively, the “Shareholders”), and shares management with the Shareholders through a common Board of Directors.

Recent Developments

In November 2005, the Shareholders of the Company reached agreement with New York City to sell all of their bus assets including rates, tangible property related to bus operations. The sale of the bus assets left the shareholders, including their subsidiaries, with seven parcels of property, four of which are leased to New York City and two of which are leased to commercial interests, all but one of which are on a triple net basis. Following the transactions with New York City, the Bus Companies started receiving a substantial amount of income and cash flow primarily as a result of the real property leases. Since the Bus Companies were organized more than a half-century ago, their real property is owned by “C” corporations. For tax purposes, C corporations are taxed on their income and do not “pass through” tax liability to their shareholders, as would occur in, for example, a limited partnership or a limited liability company. As a result, the Shareholders decided to reorganize into a Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”).

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2006, Consolidated Statements of Operations, and Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 and Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are unaudited. The unaudited financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. The information described in the Notes to the Financial Statements for these periods is unaudited. The Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the future results to be expected for the entire fiscal year end for any period.

2.                                    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GTJ Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries: Transit, Varsity Transit, Inc., Varsity Coach, Inc., Varsity Charter Corp., The Bus Depot, Inc., Satellite

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

2.             SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Transportation of New York Corp., MetroClean Express Corp. (“MetroClean”), Metroclean Express of New Jersey, Inc., Shelter Express Corp. (“Shelter”), Shelter Electric Maintenance Corp., ShelterCLEAN, Inc., ShelterCLEAN of Colorado, Inc., Transit Facility Management Corp., Transit Facility Claims Corp., Transit Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd., A Limited Sticky Situation, Just Another Limited Sticky Situation, The Third Limited Sticky Situation Corp., The Fourth Limited Sticky Situation Corp. and A Very Limited Sticky Situation, each of which is wholly-owned. The Company applies the guidelines set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”) in assessing its interests in variable interest entities to decide whether to consolidate that entity. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue Recognition—Rental Properties

The Company’s revenue in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13 “Accounting for Leases’’, as amended, referred to herein as SFAS No. 13, SFAS No. 13 requires that revenue be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic and rational basis is more representative of the time pattern in which the use benefit is derived from the leased property. Leases that include renewal options with rental terms that are lower than those in the primary term are excluded from the calculation of straight line rent if they do not meet the criteria of a bargain renewal option. In those instances in which we fund tenant improvements and the improvements are deemed to be owned by the Company, revenue recognition will commence when the improvements are substantially completed and possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant for the tenant work to begin. The properties are being leased under operating leases. Minimum rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. When the Company determines that the tenant allowances are lease incentives, the Company commences revenue recognition when possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant for tenant work to begin.

Revenue Recognition —School Bus/Paratransit Operations

Revenue applicable to the NYCBOE and the Sewanhaka contracts are recorded in equal monthly installments over the school year (September to June) as services are rendered. Paratransit and transit operations and charter services are recognized upon completion of the related bus trip.

Revenue Recognition—Service Operations

Cleaning maintenance and claims service revenue is recognized upon completion of the related service.

Revenue Recognition—Insurance Operations

Premiums are recognized as revenue on a pro rata basis over the policy term. The portion of premiums that will be earned in the future are deferred and reported as unearned premiums.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses long-lived assets for impairment whenever there is an indication that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the forecast undiscounted cash flows generated by those assets to their net carrying value. The

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

2.             SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

amount of impairment loss, if any, will generally be measured by the difference between the net book value of the assets and the estimated fair value of the related assets.

When impairment indicators are present, investments in affiliated companies are reviewed for impairment by comparing their fair value to their respective carrying amounts. The Company makes its estimate of fair  value by considering discounted cash flow analyses and balance sheet liquidation values. If the fair value of the investment has dropped below the carrying amount, management considers several factors when determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in market value has occurred, including the length of the time and the extent to which the fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the affiliated company, and other factors influencing the fair market value, such as general market conditions.

Discontinued Operations

The consolidated financial statements of the Company present the operations of the Bus operations as discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”).

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Securities Available for Sale

The Company accounts for its investments in accordance with SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as available for sale when the Company has the intent to purchase and sell securities at any time. Securities available for sale are stated at fair value, which is determined based on market quotes.

The investments of Transit Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. are classified as available for sale and are carried at estimated fair value, except for unrealized gains attributable to the deposit liability as these amounts are recorded as adjustments to the deposit liability. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are determined using the specific-identification basis and are included in investment income.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Amortization of leasehold improvements is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the underlying improvement.

 

 

Useful lives

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

10–25

 

 

 

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

2.             SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Deposit Liability

SFAS No. 113, Accounting and Reporting for Reinsurance of Short-Duration and Long-Duration Contracts, addresses the specific conditions which must be met for reinsurance contracts to satisfy the transfer of risk criteria. The criteria are that the reinsurer has assumed significant insurance risk under the reinsured portions of the underlying insurance contracts, and that it is reasonably possible that the reinsurer may realize a significant loss from the transaction. Should both of the criteria not be met, a policy would not qualify for reinsurance accounting treatment, and would instead require deposit accounting. Under deposit accounting reinsurance premiums received and investment income earned on these premiums, including unrealized appreciation, is recorded as additions to the deposit liability. Losses paid to the ceding company, underwriting, investment, and letter of credit fees, premium taxes, and dividends paid by the Company are recorded as deductions from the deposit liability. Refer to Note 8 for the activity in the deposit liability for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. On January 1, 2001, the Company assumed an additional risk of 36% of the loss fund, having previously qualified for reinsurance accounting treatment for the 2000 policy year. On January 1, 2003, the Company assumed 100% of the risk to its captive insurance company.

Insurance Liabilities

The liability or losses and loss-adjustment expenses includes an amount for claims reported and a provision for adverse claims development. The liability for claims reported is based on the advice of an independent attorney, while the liability for adverse claims development is based on the director’s best estimates. Such liabilities are necessarily based on estimates and, while the directors believe that the amounts are adequate, the ultimate liabilities may be in excess of or less than the amounts recorded and it is reasonably possible that the expectations associated with these amounts could change in the near-term (that is within one year) and that the effect of such changes could be material to the financial statements. The methods for making such estimates and for establishing the resulting liabilities are continually renewed, and any adjustments are released in current earnings.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the fair value of the net assets acquired in connection with business acquisitions. Accumulated amortization is $1,132,444 at December 31, 2005. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”‘ which was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2002, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer amortized but are reviewed annually (or more frequently, if impairment indicators arise) for impairment. Separable intangible assets that are not deemed to have indefinite lives will continue to be amortized over their useful lives (but with no maximum life). The Company has evaluated its intangible assets to identify goodwill separately from other identifiable intangibles. The Company has classified its intangible assets as goodwill with an indefinite life as no other separately identifiable intangibles exist. Therefore, the Company’s goodwill is no longer amortized.

The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually using the two-step process prescribed in SFAS No. 142. Based on the impairment tests performed, there was no impairment of goodwill for 2005 and 2004.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

2.             SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method as required by the provisions of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.

The Company records a valuation allowance against any portion of the deferred income tax asset when it believes, based on the weight of the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Accounts receivable from the NYCBOE at December 31, 2004 and 2003 approximated 0% of accounts receivable. Revenue from the NYCBOE during 2004 and 2003 which are included within discontinued operations approximated 0% and 58% of total revenue, respectively. Generally, accounts receivable are due within 90 days and collateral is not required.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Comprehensive Income

The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income.” SFAS No. 130 sets forth rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components. SFAS No. 130 requires unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s available-for-sale securities and the minimum pension liability from an investment in an affiliate to be included in comprehensive income.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments” an amendment of SFAS No. 133 and 140. This statement permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation, clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of SFAS No. 133, establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are free standing derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative that require bifurcation, clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives, and amends SFAS No. 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special-purpose entity from holding a derivative

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

2.             SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006, as defined. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In March 2006, the FASB issued FAS 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, an amendment to FAS 140,” which permits an entity to account for one or more classes of servicing rights at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in income. This statement is effective as of January 1, 2007. We are currently evaluating the effect of this statement.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS No. 123R), which supercedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” The revised statement addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees and other third parties, eliminates the ability to account for share-based transactions using APB No. 25 and requires that the compensation costs relating to such transactions be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. FAS No. 123R requires additional disclosures relating to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payments. On April 14, 2005, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would permit most registrants subject to its oversight additional time to implement the requirements in SFAS No. 123(R). As announced, the SEC will permit companies to implement SFAS No. 123(R) at the beginning of their next fiscal year (instead of their next reporting period) that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company is evaluating the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R) and expects that the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), effective January 1, 2006, will have an immaterial impact on its consolidated results of operations and earnings per share. The Company has not yet determined the method of adoption or the potential financial impact of adopting SFAS No. 123(R).

In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (revised), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN 46R), an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements”. Variable interest entities, some of which were formerly referred to as special purpose entities, are generally entities for which their other equity investors (1) do not provide significant financial resources for the entity to sustain its activities, (2) do not have voting rights or (3) have voting rights that are disproportionately high compared with their economic interests. Under FIN 46R, variable interest entities must be consolidated by the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is generally defined as having the majority of the risks and rewards of ownership arising from the variable interest entity. FIN 46R also requires certain disclosures if a significant variable interest is held but not required to be consolidated. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position No. 03-3, “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” (“SOP 03-3”). Loans carried at fair value and loans to borrowers in good standing under revolving credit agreements are excluded from the scope of SOP 03-3, thus the adoption of this standard had no impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

2.             SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150 “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity” (SFAS No. 150). This statement requires that an issuer classify financial instruments that are within its scope as a liability. Many of those instruments were classified as equity under previous guidance. Most of the guidance in SFAS No. 150 is effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS No. 149). The provisions of SFAS No.149 that relate to SFAS No. 133 and No. 138 implementation issues that have been effective for fiscal quarters that began prior to June 15, 2003, should continue to be applied in accordance with their respective effective dates. In addition, provisions of SFAS No. 149 which relate to forward purchases or sales of when-issued securities or other securities that do not yet exist, should be applied to both existing contracts and new contracts entered into after June 30, 2003. The changes in SFAS No. 149 improve financial reporting by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. In particular, SFAS No. 149 (1) clarifies under what circumstances a contract with an initial net investment meets the characteristic of a derivative discussed in paragraph 6(b) of SFAS No. 133 and No. 138, (2) clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component, (3) amends the definition of an underlying financing component to conform it to language used in FIN 45, and (4) amends certain other existing pronouncements. Those changes resulted in more consistent reporting of contracts as either derivatives or hybrid instruments. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, except as stated above and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. In addition, except as stated above, all provisions of SFAS No.149 should be applied prospectively. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2003, Statement of Accounting Position (“SOP”) 03-3 “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” was issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. SOP 03-3 addresses the accounting for loans acquired through a transfer (including a business combination) that have differences between their contractual cash flows and their expected cash flows, due in part to credit quality. SOP 03-3 requires that the excess of the expected cash flows at acquisition to be collected over the acquirer’s initial investment be recognized on a level-yield basis over the loan’s life. Any future excess of contractual cash flows over the original expected cash flows is recognized as a future yield adjustment. Future decreases in actual cash flows over the original expected cash flows are recognized as an impairment and expensed immediately. Valuation allowances cannot be created or “carried over” in the initial accounting for loans acquired that are within the scope of SOP 03-3. SOP 03-3 was adopted by the Company effective January 1, 2005. The adoption of SOP 03-3 has had no material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

Concentrations of Credit Risk:

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of temporary cash investments, which from time-to-time exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

3.             RESTRICTED CASH:

At March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005 and 2004, AIG held $3,886,978, $4,078,396 and $4,491,790, respectively, on behalf of the Company that was restricted by AIG for the purpose of payment of insured losses.

4.                                    INVESTMENTS:

Available-for-sale securities consist of the following:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents

 

$

310,692

 

$

302,471

 

$

774,507

 

Mutual fund

 

$

436,835

 

$

445,056

 

1,399,152

 

 

 

$

747,527

 

$

747,527

 

$

2,173,659

 

 

The mutual fund’s investments, which are owned by Transit Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd., consist of U.S. fixed income securities, which are held at Bank of Butterfield International (Cayman) Ltd. and are recorded at fair value. The mutual fund is registered in Bermuda.

5.                                    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The following table is for the fixed assets of the Company’s continuing operations:

 

 

Useful

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

Life

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue vehicles

 

 

10

 

 

$

1,580,851

 

$

1,547,542

 

$

1,569,528

 

Shop and garage equipment

 

 

8

 

 

858,422

 

794,640

 

787,280

 

Equipment leased to others

 

 

5–6

 

 

121,653

 

121,652

 

231,728

 

Furniture and office equipment

 

 

5–8

 

 

456,100

 

413,925

 

270,605

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

7–25

 

 

6,273,111

 

6,221,611

 

6,182,609

 

Land

 

 

 

 

 

3,217,677

 

3,217,677

 

3,217,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,507,814

 

12,317,047

 

12,259,427

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

6,467,220

 

6,358,230

 

6,035,613

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,040,594

 

$

5,958,817

 

$

6,223,814

 

 

The Company recorded depreciation expense of $130,700 and $88,490 related to these assets during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $467,799, $529,735, and $467,526 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

 

5.             PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: (Continued)

The following table is for the fixed assets of the Company’s discontinued operations:

 

 

Useful

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

Life

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue vehicles

 

10

 

$

1,822,654

 

$

1,822,654

 

$

1,822,654

 

Shop and garage equipment

 

8

 

421,752

 

421,752

 

445,844

 

 

 

 

 

2,244,406

 

2,244,406

 

2,268,498

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

2,111,267

 

2,100,294

 

2,049,266

 

 

 

 

 

$

133,139

 

$

144,112

 

$

219,232

 

                                  

The Company recorded depreciation expense of $10,973 and $12,757 related to these assets during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $51,028, $51,028, and $51,028 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively.

6.                                    NOTES PAYABLE AND LINES OF CREDIT

On December 30, 2003, the Company, along with Green, Triboro, Jamaica and Command Bus Company, Inc. (the “Affiliated Group”) replaced its then-existing credit facility with a new facility consisting of mortgages and lines of credit which had an expiration date of June 30, 2004. The facility has been renegotiated over several renewals and has now been extended to July 31, 2006., 2006. Currently, the entire group has a $6.5 million facility consisting of a $4 million line of credit, which is secured by approximately $4.5 million of cash and bonds held by the Affiliated Group and a $2.5 million second mortgage secured by a mortgage over property owned by G.T.J. Company, Inc., in New York City. The facility of $6.5 million is being used to finance the working capital needs of the Affiliated Group. The facility bears interest at prime rate and is adjusted from time to time. The loans are collateralized by all tangible assets of the Affiliated Group.

As of March 31, 2006 (Unaudited), December 31, 2005, and 2004, $200,000 was outstanding under this line of credit. The line bore interest at a fluctuating rate based on the bank’s prime rate. The Company also guaranteed the bank debt of these affiliates.

The second mortgage facility secured by property owned by the company consisted of repayment terms requiring monthly principal payments of $69,444 plus interest at a rate of prime plus 2%. In March 2005, the loan was converted to interest only and the interest rate was modified to prime. As of March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 and 2004 $1,666,201, $1,666,201 and $1,735,645 was outstanding under this mortgage facility, respectively.

The Affiliated Group is required to satisfy certain financial ratios and covenants. Tangible net worth must not be less than $22,000,000 as of December 31, 2005, the cash flow coverage ratio must not be less than 1.1 to 1.0, the Leverage Ratio shall not be more than 4.5 to 1.0, and capital expenditures shall not be more than $2,000,000 in any fiscal year. The affiliated group did not meet certain covenants for these financial statements and has requested waivers from the bank for the breach of these covenants. Waivers have been provided to the affiliated group.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

7.             LIABILITY FOR LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES

The liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) December 31, 2005 and 2004 is summarized as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

December 31,

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Reported claims

 

$

3,449,143

 

$

3,398,244

 

$

3,103,950

 

Provision for incurred but not reported claims

 

1,160,982

 

1,379,483

 

1,998,331

 

Total

 

$

4,610,125

 

$

4,777,727

 

$

5,102,281

 

 

Activity in the liability for losses and loss-adjustment expenses is summarized as follows:

 

 

March 31, 2006

 

December 31,

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Balance beginning

 

 

$

4,777,727

 

 

$

5,102,281

 

$

5,777,401

 

Incurred related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current year

 

 

 

 

95,008

 

671,407

 

Prior years

 

 

10,050

 

 

977,393

 

625,943

 

Paid related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current year

 

 

(121

)

 

(33,797

)

(86,457

)

Prior years

 

 

(177,531

)

 

(1,363,158

)

(1,886,013

)

Balance ending

 

 

$4,610,125

 

 

$

4,777,727

 

$

5,102,281

 

 

Management is responsible for estimating the provisions for outstanding losses. The directors have recognized in the financial statements a provision for outstanding losses of $4,610,125 at March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $4,777,727 and $5,102,281 at December 31, 2005 and 2004 respectively as a best estimate of the liability. An actuarial study was independently completed which estimated that at December 31, 2005, the total outstanding losses at an expected level, are between $4,228,230 and $4,887,541. In their analysis, the actuaries have used industry based data which may or may not be representative of the Company’s ultimate liabilities.

In the opinion of the directors, the provision for losses and loss-adjustment expenses is adequate to cover the expected ultimate liability under the insurance policies written. However, consistent with most companies with similar operations, the Company’s liability for claims is ultimately based on management’s expectations of future events. It is reasonably possible that the expectations associated with these amounts could change in the near term (that is, within one year) and that the effect of such changes could be material to the financial statements.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

8.                                    PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS:

The Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan, which covers substantially all of its non-union employees. Participant benefits are based on years of service and the participant’s compensation during the last three years of service. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that does not exceed the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future. Plan assets primarily consist of equity securities, corporate debt securities, money market accounts, government securities and a guaranteed deposit account with an insurance company.

The following tables present certain financial information of the Company’s non-union defined benefit pension plan as of and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, for three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited):

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in projected benefit obligation

 

 

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

10,363,022

 

$

10,175,208

 

Service cost

 

509,311

 

538,836

 

Interest cost

 

580,592

 

618,855

 

Actuarial loss (gain)

 

356,530

 

(408,419

)

Curtailment loss (gain)

 

(463,691

)

 

Benefits paid

 

(551,924

)

(561,458

)

Projected benefit obligation at the end of year

 

$

10,793,840

 

$

10,363,022

 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

$

11,502,770

 

$

10,542,479

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

766,436

 

1,068,888

 

Employer contributions

 

312,725

 

543,577

 

Benefits paid

 

(551,924

)

(561,458

)

Expenses paid

 

(142,535

)

(90,716

)

Fair value of plan assets at the end of year

 

$

11,887,472

 

$

11,502,770

 

Funded status

 

$

1,093,632

 

$

1,139,748

 

Unrecognized prior service cost

 

53,066

 

94,660

 

Unrecognized net actuarial cost/(gain)

 

(37,471

)

(563,494

)

Net amount recognized

 

$

1,109,227

 

$

(670,914

)

Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid benefit cost

 

$

1,109,227

 

$

670,914

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

1,109,227

 

$

670,914

 

 

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

8.             PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit obligations shown above at December 31, 2005 and 2004

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Discount rate

 

5.75

%

6.00

%

Compensation increase

 

4.00

%

4.00

%

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Years Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

153,408

 

$

153,408

 

$

613,634

 

$

662,413

 

$

644,319

 

Interest cost

 

145,148

 

145,148

 

580,592

 

618,855

 

638,228

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(224,429

)

(224,429

)

(897,717

)

(851,473

)

(698,489

)

SFAS 88 loss/(gain) due curtailment

 

 

(107,776

)

(431,105

)

 

22,179

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

2,252

 

2,252

 

9,008

 

10,323

 

19,366

 

Net period benefit cost

 

$

76,379

 

$

(31,397

)

$

(125,588

)

$

440,118

 

$

625,603

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit expense shown above for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

March 31, 2006

 

December 31,

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.75

%

 

6.00

%

6.50

%

7.00

%

Compensation increase

 

 

4.00

%

 

4.00

%

5.00

%

5.00

%

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

 

 

8.00

%

 

8.00

%

8.00

%

8.00

%

 

The asset allocation for the Company’s retirement plans are based upon an analysis of the timing and amount of projected benefit payments, the expected returns and the risk of assets classes and the collections of those returns.

The percentage of asset allocations of the Company’s pension plans at December 31, 2005 and 2004, by asset category were as follows:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Equity investments

 

 

54

%

 

 

54

%

 

Debt Securities

 

 

42

%

 

 

45

%

 

Other cash and short-term investments

 

 

4

%

 

 

1

%

 

Total

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

8.             PENSION PLAN AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

On January 20, 2006, a plan amendment was adopted that froze accrued benefits as of April 1, 2006, which resulted in a plan curtailment under SFAS No. 88 “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits”. The curtailment was caused by the fact employees ceased future benefits under the Retirement Plan for Certain Employees of GTJ & Affiliates.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of unrecognized prior service costs which resulted in a curtailment loss of approximately $53,000 as of the plan freeze on April 1, 2006. Additionally, since the Pension Benefit Obligation resulted in a decrease, there is a curtailment gain of approximately $1,200,000. As a result, the net gain as a result of the curtailment is approximately $1,147,000. This gain will be recognized in the second quarter of 2006.

The Company has decided to terminate the Plan under Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (“PBGC”) Standard Termination Procedures which includes the purchased annuities from an insurance company for all active and retired participants based on their accrued benefit determined as of April 1, 2006. The termination of a qualified retirement plan is a lengthy process and the Company expects to complete the termination of the Plan and the purchased annuities by the Spring of 2007.

The Company participates in a multi-employer plan that provides defined postretirement health care benefits to substantially all non-union employees. Substantially all of the Company’s nonunion employees become eligible for these benefits when pension benefits begin immediately upon retirement. Amounts charged to expense were approximately $105,000 and $103,000 for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

9.                                    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Advances (Borrowings)

Due from (to) affiliates consist approximately of the following net amounts, which do not bear interest:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders of the Company

 

$

(9,929,873

)

$

(11,030,329

)

$

(11,247,310

)

Entity affiliated through common ownership

 

1,541,666

 

1,568,700

 

661,282

 

 

 

$

(8,388,207

)

$

(9,461,629

)

$

(10,586,028

)

 

Douglas A. Cooper, Ruskin, Moscou, Faltischek, P.C. (“RMF”), of which Douglas Cooper is a partner and is the nephew of Jerome Cooper, has acted as counsel to the Company for approximately eight years. Fees paid to RMF for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 were $461,075, $271,541, and $343,277, respectively and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) were $114,979 and $132,558, respectively.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.             RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

Lease Agreement—Varsity Transit

Prior to September 1, 2003, the Company owned and operated a school bus operation its subsidiaries, Varsity Transit, Inc. and Varsity Coach Corp. (“Varsity”). For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, Varsity incurred losses from its school bus contract services of $3,485,620 and $3,971,856 respectively, due to the high costs associated with labor, benefits, and maintenance. Terminating this business would have resulted in approximately $6,000,000 of penalties, and a negative performance report available to other municipalities. Accordingly, starting in February 2003, the Company determined to dispose of Varsity’s buses and routes. In doing so, Varsity met and negotiated with existing operators in the school bus industry, as well as entities associated with Mr. Stanley Brettschneider, owned by his wife and children (collectively, the “Buyers”). Mr. Brettschneider is a key employee of the Company, and a member of their Board of Directors.

Initially 282 of Varsity’s buses were sold to the Buyers for $3,101,708. Approximately 255 of Varsity’s routes were sold to the Buyers for an initial payment of $3,000 per route, equaling $765,000, and additional payments of $1,000 per year per route for three years based on the recent five year operating extension offered to the New York City School Bus Contractors (“NYCSBC’’) by the Department of Education which will equal $765,000, for a total of $1,530,000.

The total sale price of $4,631,708 was payable as follows: $2,666,708 in cash, which was paid, and a four year promissory note in the amount of $1,200,000 with interest payable at six percent, which is being paid. The promissory note was reduced by means of a $250,000 lump sum payment made in 2003 and there are current monthly installments of $22,211. The $765,000 balance of the route purchase price was negotiated without a specific time of payment, because it is dependent on route renewals. $255,000 of such amount has been paid through June 30, 2006.

In connection with such sale, the Company leased to the Buyers a portion of the Wortman Property. Such leasing was on an oral basis, and the lease has recently been reduced to writing and signed. The terms of the lease are as follows:

Under the lease, Varsity is leasing 195,813 square feet of outdoor parking and approximately 11,852 square feet of indoor maintenance and office space for $231,800 per year from September 2005 to January 2006 and for $311,800 per year from February 2006 to August 2006, increasing by the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) from September 2006 through August 2010 (when the term ends). Varsity also pays a 60% share of utility and building maintenance costs. Varsity has the right to terminate the term on six months notice at an earlier date. Varsity also has the right to lease the space for up to four-five year consecutive extension terms after 2010 at a rental rate equal to 90% of then fair market value at the beginning of the first extension term, with rent for following years at a compounding of annual CPI increases.

In conjunction with the Varsity sale, management determined that the estimated below market rent from the date of the sale through the expiration of the bus route operating agreement with the NYCSBC in 2005 caused the Company to reflect a liability of approximately $1,165,000 which reduced the gain on sale. Such amount was amortized under the straight line method over 30 months. Amortization expense for

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

9.             RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

the years ended December 2005, 2004 and 2003 amounted to approximately $466,000, $466,000 and $233,000, respectively and amounted to $116,500 during the three months ended March 31, 2005.

Service Fees

The Company provides various services to the Shareholders and an entity affiliated through common ownership. These services include data processing, payroll, purchasing, administration and certain legal support. Service fees are based on specific markups over cost. The net service fee income was approximately $2,209,099, $1,095,579, and $1,409,388 in 2005 and 2004, and $1,214,441 and $154,374 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively.

10.                             SIGNIFICANT TENANTS

Two tenants constitute 100% of rental revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited).

11.          FUTURE MINIMUM RENTS SCHEDULE

Future minimum lease payments to be received by the Company as of December 31, 2005 under noncancelable operating leases are as follows:

2006

 

$

1,889,798

 

2007

 

1,896,465

 

2008

 

1,909,671

 

2009

 

1,975,698

 

2010

 

1,871,765

 

Thereafter

 

29,798,687

 

 

 

$

39,342,084

 

 

The lease agreements generally contain provisions for reimbursement of real estate taxes and operating expenses over base year amounts, as well as fixed increases in rent.

12.          INCOME TAXES:

The provision for income taxes for continuing operations for:

 

 

Three months
ended
March 31,

 

Year ended
December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

State and local

 

336,572

 

54,810

 

521,320

 

(17,365

)

867,141

 

Deferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

(25,000

)

(25,000

)

(23,000

)

186,000

 

(66,000

)

State and local

 

19,000

 

19,000

 

(10,000

)

99,000

 

(142,000

)

 

 

(6,000

)

(6,000

)

(33,000

)

285,000

 

(208,000

)

Provisions for income taxes

 

$

330,572

 

$

48,810

 

$

488,320

 

$

267,635

 

$

659,141

 

 

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

12.          INCOME TAXES: (Continued)

The provision for income taxes for discontinued operations:

 

 

Three months ended
March 31,

 

Year ended
December 31,

 

 

 

    2006    

 

    2005    

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

$

 

Federal

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

3,000

 

8,000

 

State and local

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

28,000

 

28,000

 

Provisions for income taxes

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

31,000

 

$

36,000

 

 

The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal return and all but three of the companies file combined New York State income tax returns. These three companies file state tax returns in Colorado, New Jersey and California. In addition, separate returns are filed for local purposes. The Company has approximately $1,618,081 of net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes, which begin to expire in the year 2005.

As a result of New York State and local income tax provisions exempting school bus income from taxation, state and local income taxes are based on income derived from activities other than school bus operations.

The New York City Department of Finance (“NYC”) performed an audit of the Company’s New York City income tax returns for the years 1991 through 1995. As a result of a ruling by the New York City Tax Tribunal, NYC has assessed approximately $800,000 of additional tax, including interest, for the years under audit. The Company has recorded the amount assessed as well as an estimate relating to its exposure in subsequent years.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating loss carryforwards (federal)

 

$

550,000

 

$

550,000

 

$

3,971,700

 

Reserves not currently deductible

 

761,000

 

761,000

 

761,000

 

Vacation accrual

 

(28,000)

 

(29,000

)

(32,000

)

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

19,000

 

19,000

 

19,000

 

Charitable contribution carryover

 

8,000

 

7,000

 

4,000

 

Discounted unpaid losses

 

307,000

 

307,000

 

307,000

 

Book over tax depreciation

 

458,000

 

439,000

 

364,000

 

Other

 

61,000

 

57,000

 

44,000

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

2,136,000

 

2,111,000

 

5,438,700

 

Less valuation allowance

 

(487,000

)

(459,000

)

(3,982,700

)

Net deferred tax assets

 

$

1,649,000

 

$

1,652,000

 

$

1,456,000

 

 

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

12.          INCOME TAXES: (Continued)

 

 

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax over book depreciation

 

$

805,000

 

$

800,000

 

$

790,000

 

Land basis difference

 

364,000

 

364,000

 

364,000

 

Real estate taxes

 

26,000

 

26,000

 

26,000

 

Pension expense

 

336,000

 

339,000

 

352,000

 

State and local taxes, net

 

223,000

 

206,000

 

136,000

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

1,754,000

 

1,735,000

 

1,668,000

 

Net deferred tax liabilities

 

$

(105,000

)

$

(83,000

)

$

(212,000

)

 

13.          SEGMENTS

Segment Information

The operating segments reported below are segments of the company for which separate financial information is available and for which operating results as measured by income from operations are evaluated regularly by executive management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The accounting policies of the business segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Note 1)

The Company operates in four reportable segments: Real Estate Operations, Outside Maintenance Operations, Insurance, and Paratransit Operations, all of which are conducted throughout the U.S.

Real Estate Operations rents Company owned real estate located in New York.

Outside Maintenance Operations provide outside maintenance services to outdoor advertising Companies in New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Arizona and California.

Insurance Operations assumes reinsurance of worker’s compensation, automobile liability and covenant liability of the Company and its affiliated Companies from an unrelated insurance Company based in the United States of America.

Paratransit and Transit Operations provide paratransit service in New York for physically and mentally challenged persons who are unable to use standard public transportation.

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

13.          SEGMENTS (Continued)

The summarized segment information (excluding discontinued operations), as of and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, and the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and 2005 are as follows:

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Real Estate
 Operations

 

Outdoor
 Maintenance

 

Insurance

 

Paratransit

 Operations

 

Eliminations

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

$

2,817,406

 

$

18,360,191

 

$

250,888

 

$

8,217,568

 

$

(150,000

)

$

29,496,053

 

Cost of operations

 

2,198,946

 

17,348,252

 

118,393

 

8,218,552

 

(150,000

)

27,734,143

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

618,460

 

1,011,937

 

132,495

 

(984

)

 

1,761,908

 

Total assets

 

28,788,360

 

30,003,364

 

5,159,456

 

2,888,994

 

(36,589,653

)

30,250,521

 

Capital expenditures

 

64,091

 

107,805

 

 

34,281

 

 

206,177

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

25,908

 

408,621

 

 

30,813

 

 

465,342

 

 



 

Year Ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Real Estate
Operations

 

Outdoor
Maintenance

 

Insurance

 

Paratransit
Operations

 

Eliminations

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

$

2,807,813

 

$

17,932,787

 

$

1,527,261

 

$

7,165,049

 

$

(2,043,661

)

$

27,389,249

 

Cost of
operations

 

2,254,117

 

16,787,340

 

135,871

 

8,115,915

 

(2,043,661

)

25,249,582

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

553,696

 

1,145,447

 

1,391,390

 

(950,866

)

 

2,139,667

 

Total assets

 

27,808,854

 

28,164,124

 

7,234,974

 

2,400,404

 

(34,400,360

)

31,207,996

 

Capital expenditures

 

23,872

 

350,446

 

 

8,645

 

 

382,963

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

22,192

 

397,994

 

 

29,306

 

 

449,492

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2003

 

 

 

Real Estate
Operations

 

Outdoor
Maintenance

 

Insurance

 

Paratransit
Operations

 

Eliminations

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

$

1,617,656

 

$

12,214,775

 

$

2,568,722

 

$

6,808,992

 

$

(1,212,151

)

$

21,997,994

 

Cost of
operations

 

1,834,620

 

12,779,445

 

168,007

 

6,814,557

 

(1,212,151

)

20,384,478

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

(216,964

)

(564,670

)

2,400,715

 

(5,565

)

 

1,613,516

 

Total assets

 

26,121,169

 

26,881,682

 

7,127,709

 

2,357,965

 

(33,903,813

)

28,584,712

 

Capital expenditures

 

19,023

 

279,268

 

 

6,889

 

 

305,180

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

29,711

 

532,832

 

 

39,235

 

 

601,778

 

 

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

13.          SEGMENTS (Continued)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Real Estate
Operations

 

Outdoor
Maintenance

 

Insurance

 

Paratransit
Operations

 

Eliminations

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

$

828,055

 

$

4,572,165

 

$

 

$

2,250,107

 

$

(37,500

)

$

7,612,827

 

Cost of operations

 

554,978

 

4,237,021

 

31,693

 

2,365,370

 

(37,500

)

7,151,562

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

273,077

 

335,144

 

(31,693

)

(115,263

)

 

461,265

 

Total assets

 

29,481,237

 

31,091,559

 

4,967,630

 

3,296,779

 

(36,315,917

)

32,521,288

 

Capital expenditures

 

110,798

 

85,864

 

 

6,857

 

 

203,519

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

18,864

 

103,367

 

 

8,469

 

 

130,700

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Real Estate
Operations

 

Outdoor
Maintenance

 

Insurance

 

Paratransit
Operations

 

Eliminations

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

579,020

 

$

4,144,661

 

$

250,888

 

$

2,020,096

 

$

(37,500

)

$

6,957,165

 

Cost of operations

 

525,572

 

3,903,606

 

43,025

 

2,028,088

 

(37,500

)

6,462,791

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

53,448

 

241,055

 

207,863

 

(7,992

)

-

 

494,374

 

Total assets

 

26,387,662

 

31,946,567

 

2,665,435

 

2,665,435

 

(34,224,948

)

29,440,151

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

43,205

 

 

1,440

 

 

44,645

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,321

 

74,794

 

 

7,376

 

 

88,491

 

 

 

 

Three Months
Ended March 31,

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

Reconciliation to net income (loss)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Income (loss) operations

 

$

461,265

 

$

494,374

 

$

1,761,908

 

$

2,139,667

 

$

1,613,516

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees, net of related expenses

 

1,214,441

 

154,314

 

2,311,836

 

1,095,579

 

1,409,388

 

Interest income

 

10,923

 

39,885

 

135,935

 

177,259

 

97,024

 

Interest expense

 

(31,668

)

(25,675

)

(144,587

)

(153,780

)

(200,434

)

Change in insurance reserves

 

(10,792

)

(153,946

)

(1,077,488

)

(1,298,719

)

(1,244,343

)

Ceding commission

 

 

(68,241

)

(68,241

)

(364,365

)

(159,192

)

Gain (loss) on disposal of asset

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,995

)

Other nonoperating expense (income)

 

642,007

 

(29,374

)

(2,815

)

(275,311

)

(138,780

)

Total other income (expense)

 

1,824,911

 

(83,036

)

1,154,640

 

(819,337

)

(245,332

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

2,286,176

 

$

411,338

 

$

2,916,548

 

$

1,320,330

 

$

1,368,184

 

 

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GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

14.                                COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Leases

The Company recorded lease payments via the straight line method and, for leases with step rent provisions whereby the rental payments increase over the life of the lease, the Company recognizes the total minimum lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company is obligated under operating leases for warehouse, office facilities and certain office and transportation equipment, which amounted to $206,936, $151,723, $704,301, $639,420, and $550,752 for the three months, ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively. At December 31, 2005, future minimum lease payments in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding years are as follows:

2006

 

$

599,371

 

2007

 

371,365

 

2008

 

237,212

 

2009

 

174,626

 

2010

 

118,723

 

Total

 

$

1,501,297

 

 

Environmental Matters

The Company’s real property have had activity regarding removal and replacement of underground storage tanks.  Upon removal of the old tanks, any soil found to be unacceptable was heated off site to burn off contaminants.  Fresh soil was brought in to replace earth which had been removed.  There are still some levels of contamination at the sites, and groundwater monitoring programs have been put into place. Closures of existing New York State Department of Environmental Control spill numbers may be warranted if it can be shown that the remaining degree of impact is non threatening and within acceptable levels. Presently, the Company is not aware of any claims or remediation requirements from any local, state or federal government agencies. Each of the properties is in a commercial zone and is still used as transit depots including maintenance of vehicles. The Company can not assess what further liability may arise from these sites.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, 2004 AND 2003, AND
MARCH 31, 2006, AND 2005 (unaudited)

CONTENTS

 

Page
Number

 

Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm

 

 

F-118

 

 

Balance Sheets at December 31, 2006 and 2005 and March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

F-119

 

 

Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

 

 

F-120

 

 

Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficiency for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

F-121

 

 

Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

 

 

F-122

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

F-123

 

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Command Bus Company, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Command Bus Company, Inc. as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the related statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ deficiency, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Command Bus Company, Inc. as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Weiser LLP

New York, New York

July 21, 2006

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets of discontinued operation

 

$

4,043,751

 

$

5,023,112

 

$

4,019,083

 

Total current assets

 

4,043,751

 

5,023,112

 

4,019,083

 

Assets of discontinued operation

 

 

 

2,572,092

 

Total assets

 

$

4,043,751

 

$

5,023,112

 

$

6,591,175

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities of discontinued operation

 

$

4,253,862

 

$

9,246,566

 

$

5,874,196

 

Total current liabilities

 

4,253,862

 

9,246,566

 

5,874,196

 

Liabilities of discontinued operation

 

 

 

4,467,296

 

 

 

4,253,862

 

9,246,566

 

10,341,492

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ deficiency:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value; 200 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

 

500,000

 

500,000

 

500,000

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(975,212

)

(530,315

)

(1,416,632

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

265,101

 

(4,193,139

)

(2,833,685

)

Total shareholders’ deficiency

 

(210,111

)

(4,223,454

)

(3,750,317

)

Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficiency

 

$

4,043,751

 

$

5,023,112

 

$

6,591,175

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY , INC.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

Three months
ended
March 31,

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations of discontinued operation, net of tax

 

$

(444,897

)

$

67,273

 

$

(1,646,778

)

$

(336,643

)

$

(286,541

)

Gain on sales of discontinued operation net of taxes

 

 

 

2,533,095

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(444,897

)

$

67,273

 

$

886,317

 

$

(336,643

)

$

(286,541

)

Income (loss) per common shares—basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

(2,224.49

)

$

336.37

 

$

(8,233.89

)

$

(1,683.22

)

$

(1,432.71

)

Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of taxes

 

$

 

 

$

12,665.48

 

$

 

$

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,224.49

)

$

336.37

 

$

4,431.59

 

$

(1,683.22

)

$

(1,432.71

)

Outstanding-weighted-average common shares—basic and diluted

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY , INC.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

 

Total

 

 

 

Outstanding
Shares

 

Amount

 

Accumulated
Deficit

 

Income
(Loss)

 

Shareholders’
Deficiency

 

Balance at December 31, 2002

 

 

200

 

 

$

500,000

 

$

(793,448

)

 

$

(1,697,127

)

 

$

(1,990,575

)

Comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

(286,541

)

 

 

 

(286,541

)

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,063

)

 

(5,063

)

Minimum pension liability adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(124,385

)

 

(124,385

)

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(415,989

)

Balance at December 31, 2003

 

 

200

 

 

500,000

 

(1,079,989

)

 

(1,826,575

)

 

(2,406,564

)

Comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

(336,643

)

 

 

 

(336,643

)

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,536

)

 

(1,536

)

Minimum pension liability adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,005,574

)

 

(1,005,574

)

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,343,753

)

Balance at December 31, 2004

 

 

200

 

 

500,000

 

(1,416,632

)

 

$

(2,833,685

)

 

(3,750,317

)

Comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

886,317

 

 

 

 

886,317

 

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,012

 

 

1,012

 

Minimum pension liability adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,360,466

)

 

(1,360,466

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(473,137

)

Balance at December 31, 2005

 

 

200

 

 

500,000

 

(530,315

))

 

(4,193,139

)

 

(4,223,454

)

Comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

(444,897

)

 

 

 

(444,897

)

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

193

 

 

193

 

Minimum pension liability adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,458,047

 

 

4,458,047

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,013,343

 

Balance at March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

200

 

 

$

500,000

 

$

(975,212

)

 

$

265,101

 

 

$

(210,111

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY , INC.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

 

 

Three Months
Ended March 31,

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

   2006   

 

   2005   

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(444,897

)

$

67,273

 

$

886,317

 

$

(336,643

)

$

(286,541

)

(Loss) income from discontinued operation

 

(444,897

)

67,273

 

886,317

 

(336,643

)

(286,541

)

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities attributable to discontinuing operations

 

(751,732

)

(539,974

)

247,092

 

451,085

 

1,032,575

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(751,732

)

(539,974

)

247,092

 

451,085

 

1,032,575

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash flow provided by investing activities attributable to discontinued operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash flow provided for (used in) financing activities attributable to discontinued operations

 

 

 

649,394

 

(482,696

)

(347,168

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

 

649,394

 

(482,696

)

(347,168

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(751,732

)

(539,974

)

896,486

 

(31,611

)

685,407

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year

 

1,847,333

 

950,847

 

950,847

 

982,458

 

297,051

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year

 

$

1,095,601

 

$

410,873

 

$

1,847,333

 

$

950,847

 

$

982,458

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

 

$

2,097

 

$

27,553

 

$

1,190

 

$

27,766

 

Cash Paid—Taxes

 

$

650,000

 

$

230,439

 

$

238,523

 

$

2,292

 

$

1,756

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS:

Command Bus Company, Inc. (the “Company”) operated franchised transit bus routes in the City of New York (“the City”) pursuant to an operating authority which has been extended until April 30, 2005 and an Operating Assistance Agreement (“OAA”) with the City which expired on September 30, 1997. The Company and the City have, by mutual understanding, continued to abide by the terms of the OAA. Funding for, and continuation of, operations of the Company’s franchised transit bus routes is dependent upon the continuation of its operating authority and operating assistance relationship with the City.

On November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement (the “Agreement”) and subsequently closed on December 5, 2005 (the “Transition Date”) with the City to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations (the “Acquired Assets”). The Acquired Assets include fixtures, furniture and equipment; maintenance records; personnel records; operating schedules; and the intangible value of the development, administration and maintenance of such assets, including the value related to the development and training of employees, the value related to the development of routes and operating schedules, and going concern value or good will for a purchase price of $3,405,000. Under the terms of the Agreement, the City will pay additional consideration as follows: (1) an amount equal to the actual invoice cost for the Company’s inventory of spare parts and fluids, provided that the Company represent and warrant to the City that it has paid or will pay such invoiced amounts; (2) an amount equal to the book value (net of accumulated depreciation) of the Company’s other tangible assets that are Acquired Assets as of the date of closing; (3) if all of the Claimants in the Non-Union Employees v. New York City Department of Transportation and Green Bus Lines, Inc. execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City will pay the Company an additional $68,100. If less than 100% of the Claimants execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City will pay the Company an additional amount to be determined by multiplying the percentage of the Claimants who executed the Forms by $300,000, and the Company will receive 13.62% of the amount.

Under the Agreement, the City is going to assume, defend and indemnify the Company against the following: (1) all claims as a result from operations and maintenance of buses up through and including the Transition Date; (2) all claims, losses or damages for bodily injury and/or property damage resulting from or alleged to result from the operation and/or maintenance of buses up to the Transition Date; (3) any and all funding obligations, claims, losses, damages, fines, costs and expenses associated with any withdrawal, termination, freezing or other liability related to the various pension plans; (4) all claims with respect to accrued leave; (5) any claims made by any union or any member of any union arising under any collective bargaining agreement; (6) obligation to pay additional or retrospective premiums in connection with any Workers’ Compensation Retrospective Policy; (7) obligation to pay accumulated holiday pay; and (8) any claim or demand is made, any and all claims asserted by vendors in regard to Bus Service, up through and including the Transition Date.

Subsidy Programs:

Pursuant to the OAA, the Company received significant operating subsidies from federal, state and local government agencies. Through December 31, 2003, the total annual subsidy was based on a formula which provided the Company a reimbursement of operating deficits subject to annual caps on the rate of increase in reimbursable expenses. As of January 1, 2004, there was no cap on reimbursement of operating deficits, but certain labor costs were not reimbursed The OAA provided that the Company could earn a

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS: (Continued)

fixed annual management fee and additional quarterly fees if certain performance standards are met. Operating assistance provided by state and local governments totaled $18,938,064, $17,041,545 and $17,168,768 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $(23,042) and $5,295,255 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and was paid to the Company under the provisions of the OAA. In addition to the annual subsidy, the City reimbursed the Company for auto liability insurance premiums which covered the operation of the vehicles, and such costs.

Under the OAA, the City guaranteed the payment of the Company’s self-insured injuries and damages claims incurred through December 31, 2001. As further discussed below under “Injuries and Damages Claims Reserve,” effective January 1, 2002, the City provided an auto liability insurance program which did not require the Company to retain self-insurance for any portion of injuries and damages claims coverage. The City will still reimburse the Company and damages or claims filed that were incurred prior to January 1, 2002.

The City withheld and currently holds a portion of the annual subsidy for injuries and damages claims accrued as of December 31, 2002, for claims which occurred prior to January 1, 2002. Such withheld amounts will be received when the related claims are paid subject to a minimum funding level. For the aggregate amounts so withheld $576,959 and $834,094 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $472,571 at March 30, 2006 (unaudited). At March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 and 2004, these amounts are included as assets from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Under the provisions of the OAA, the operating subsidies from federal, state and local government agencies were subject to audit by those agencies, and such subsidies may be adjusted based on the results of such audits.

The Company and its affiliated transit bus operators are prosecuting an action, commenced on September 24, 2003 by service of a complaint on the City of New York. The action is based on a violation of their civil rights pursuant to Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Law of 1871, claiming that the City has conspired to put the Companies out of business in order to avoid paying compensation rights. To date, the City of New York has not answered the complaint. There is a motion pending by NYC to dismiss the complaint.

The Company and its affiliated transit bus operators (the “Companies”) are also prosecuting an action commenced in August 2004 by service of complaint on the City of New York and The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”). The Companies seek declaratory and injunctive relief compelling the City of New York to honor certain contractual obligations involving the pensions and other rights of the Companies’ employees. The Companies also seek to compel the MTA, to honor such employee rights. A motion to dismiss by the MTA has been stayed until March 2005.

Union Contract:

The Company has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181 (the “Union”) which expired on December 31, 2002. On January 28, 2005, this Memorandum was modified to include a one-time one thousand ($1,000) dollar bonus for 2003 which will be paid to those employed as of the agreement date and a 3% increase in wages retroactive to January 1, 2004 which

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

1.    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS: (Continued)

amounted to $523,578 of which $322,578 related to retroactive wages in 2004. Union employees as of agreement date are also eligible for a longevity bonus. As of the balance sheet date, the Union is without a contract for 2005. Approximately 78% of the Company’s labor force is covered under the Union.

Lease and Assumption Agreements

Under various lease and assumption agreements entered into subsequent to 1984, the Company received its buses at no cost from NYC.

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2006, Consolidated Statements of Operations, and Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 and Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficiency for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are unaudited. The unaudited financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. The information described in the Notes to the Financial Statements for these periods is unaudited. The Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the future results to be expected for the entire fiscal year end for any period.

Ownership

The Company is owned by Green Bus Lines, Inc. (40%), Triboro Coach Corporation (40%) and Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. (20%). Moreover, the Company shares management with these entities through a common Board of Directors.

2.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Revenue Recognition

The Company records passenger revenue which is included as part of discontinued operations  when the service is performed. Operating assistance subsidies are recorded in the periods which the subsidy relates to. Revenue from passenger and operating subsidiaries are included as part of gain (loss) from discontinued operations. The monthly operating assistance subsidy checks for January 2006 and 2005, was received in December 2005, is reported as deferred revenue in the balance sheet.

Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:

The Company assesses long-lived assets for impairment whenever there is an indication that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the forecast undiscounted cash flows generated by those assets to their net carrying value. The amount of impairment loss, if any, will generally be measured by the difference between the net book value of the assets and the estimated fair value of the related assets.

When impairment indicators are present, investments in affiliated companies are reviewed for impairment by comparing their fair value to their respective carrying amounts. The Company makes its estimate of fair  value by considering discounted cash flow analyses and balance sheet liquidation values. If the fair value of the investment has dropped below the carrying amount, management considers several factors when determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in market value has occurred, including the length of the time and the extent to which the fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the affiliated company, and other factors influencing the fair market value, such as general market conditions.

Discontinued Operations:

The consolidated financial statements of the Company present the operations of the Bus operations as discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”).

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

All of the Company’s property and equipment was sold as part of the acquisition of the Company’s operations.

The Company recorded depreciation expense of $-0- and $5,695 related to assets included as part of discontinued operations during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $44,719, $38,172 and $57,827 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Investments:

The Company accounts for its investments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.”  Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income. Interest on securities is included in interest income. Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary or available-for-sale securities are included in interest income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Estimated fair value is determined based on market quotes.

Injuries and Damages Claims Reserve:

The Company established reserves for anticipated future settlements of injuries and damages claims arising from accidents up to the Company’s maximum self-insurance level of $500,000 per accident for accidents that occurred after December 31, 1992 and prior to January 1, 2002, and $75,000 for accidents that occurred prior to December 31, 1992. The required claims reserves were determined by management after considering factors such as the nature and extent of the injuries or damages and prior experience with similar types of claims. Under the terms of the OAA, the City has guaranteed the reimbursement of monies paid by the Company for its self-insured portion of injury and damages claims (see subsidy programs above).

Effective January 1, 2002, the City has implemented a new auto liability insurance program, which includes auto liability insurance coverage obtained on the Company’s behalf with several insurance companies (rated A, A+ or A++) and paid directly by NYC. This insurance program provides for coverage up to $20 million per claim and is not subject to any self insurance retention by the Company. In addition, under the new auto liability insurance program, the Company is not responsible for the administration or payment of insurance claims arising after January 1, 2003. The Company is not aware of any factors, which might impair the insurance companies’ or the City’s ability or intent to pay claims covered under the auto liability insurance program. The accompanying financial statements do not reflect reserves for such claims arising after January 1, 2003.

Income Taxes:

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method as required by the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

Comprehensive Income:

The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income.” SFAS No. 130 sets forth rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components. SFAS No. 130 requires unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s available-for-sale securities and the minimum pension liability from an investment in an affiliate to be included in comprehensive income.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements :

In December 2004, the FASB issued FAS Statement 123 (Revision 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” and effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2005. The new statement requires all share-based payments to employees to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values.

In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments” an amendment of SFAS No. 133 and 140. This statement permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation, clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of SFAS No. 133, establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are free standing derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative that require bifurcation, clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives, and amends SFAS No. 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special-purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006, as defined. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In March 2006, the FASB issued FAS 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, an amendment to FAS 140,” which permits an entity to account for one or more classes of servicing rights at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in income. This statement is effective as of January 1, 2007. We are currently evaluating the effect of this statement.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS No. 123R), which supercedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” The revised statement addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees and other third parties, eliminates the ability to account for share-based transactions using APB No. 25 and requires that the compensation costs relating to such transactions be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. FAS No. 123R requires additional disclosures relating to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payments. On April 14, 2005, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would permit most registrants subject to its oversight additional time to implement the requirements in SFAS No. 123(R). As announced, the SEC will permit companies to implement SFAS No. 123(R) at the beginning of their next fiscal year (instead of their next reporting period) that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company is evaluating the requirements

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

of SFAS No. 123(R) and expects that the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), effective January 1, 2006, will have an immaterial impact on its consolidated results of operations and earnings per share. The Company has not yet determined the method of adoption or the potential financial impact of adopting SFAS No. 123(R).

In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (revised), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN 46R), an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements”. Variable interest entities, some of which were formerly referred to as special purpose entities, are generally entities for which their other equity investors (1) do not provide significant financial resources for the entity to sustain its activities, (2) do not have voting rights or (3) have voting rights that are disproportionately high compared with their economic interests. Under FIN 46R, variable interest entities must be consolidated by the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is generally defined as having the majority of the risks and rewards of ownership arising from the variable interest entity. FIN 46R also requires certain disclosures if a significant variable interest is held but not required to be consolidated. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position No. 03-3, “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” (“SOP 03-3”). Loans carried at fair value and loans to borrowers in good standing under revolving credit agreements are excluded from the scope of SOP 03-3, thus the adoption of this standard had no impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150 “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity” (SFAS No. 150). This statement requires that an issuer classify financial instruments that are within its scope as a liability. Many of those instruments were classified as equity under previous guidance. Most of the guidance in SFAS No. 150 is effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS No. 149). The provisions of SFAS No.149 that relate to SFAS No. 133 and No. 138 implementation issues that have been effective for fiscal quarters that began prior to June 15, 2003, should continue to be applied in accordance with their respective effective dates. In addition, provisions of SFAS No. 149 which relate to forward purchases or sales of when-issued securities or other securities that do not yet exist, should be applied to both existing contracts and new contracts entered into after June 30, 2003. The changes in SFAS No. 149 improve financial reporting by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. In particular, SFAS No. 149 (1) clarifies under what circumstances a contract with an initial net investment meets the characteristic of a derivative discussed in paragraph 6(b) of SFAS No. 133 and No. 138, (2) clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component, (3) amends the definition of an underlying financing component to conform it to language used in FIN 45, and (4) amends certain other existing pronouncements. Those

changes resulted in more consistent reporting of contracts as either derivatives or hybrid instruments. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, except as stated above

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Continued)

and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. In addition, except as stated above, all provisions of SFAS No.149 should be applied prospectively. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2003, Statement of Accounting Position (“SOP”) 03-3 “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” was issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. SOP 03-3 addresses the accounting for loans acquired through a transfer (including a business combination) that have differences between their contractual cash flows and their expected cash flows, due in part to credit quality. SOP 03-3 requires that the excess of the expected cash flows at acquisition to be collected over the acquirer’s initial investment be recognized on a level-yield basis over the loan’s life. Any future excess of contractual cash flows over the original expected cash flows is recognized as a future yield adjustment. Future decreases in actual cash flows over the original expected cash flows are recognized as an impairment and expensed immediately. Valuation allowances cannot be created or “carried over” in the initial accounting for loans acquired that are within the scope of SOP 03-3. SOP 03-3 was adopted by the Company effective January 1, 2005. The adoption of SOP 03-3 has had no material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FAS 153 “Exchanges of Non-monetary Assets, an amendment of APB Opinion No. 29.” This Statement is the result of a broader effort by the FASB to improve the comparability of cross-border financial reporting by working with the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) toward development of a single set of high-quality accounting standards. As part of that effort, the FASB and the IASB identified opportunities to improve financial reporting by eliminating certain narrow differences between their existing accounting standards. The accounting for non-monetary exchanges was identified as an area in which the U.S. standard could be improved by eliminating certain differences between the measurement guidance in Opinion 29 and that in IAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and IAS 38, Intangible Assets. This Statement is effective for non-monetary exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company does not anticipate that adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or its cash flows.

In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections - a replacement of APB No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3” (“SFAS 154”). SFAS 154 replaces APB No. 20, “Accounting Changes” and FASB Statement No. 3, “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements” and changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principles. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company does not anticipate that adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or its cash flows.

Concentrations of Credit Risk:

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of temporary cash investments, which from time-to-time exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

As stated in Note 1, on November 29, 2005, the Company entered an agreement and subsequently closed on December 5 2005 with the City to buy, all of the Company’s assets used in connection with the Company’s bus operations. Accordingly, the results have been presented as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

The following table sets forth the detail of the Company’s net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations:

 

 

Bus Operations

 

Year ended December 31, 2005:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

25,173,844

 

 

Loss from operations of discontinued operation

 

 

$

(582,775

)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

1,064,003

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of tax

 

 

$

(1,646,778

)

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operation

 

 

$

2,932,300

 

 

Provision of income taxes

 

 

399,205

 

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of tax

 

 

$

2,533,095

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

24,176,344

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation

 

 

$

(331,505

)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

5,138

 

 

Loss from operations discontinued operation, net of tax

 

 

$

(336,643

)

 

Year ended December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

24,205,682

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation

 

 

$

(284,568

)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

1,973

 

 

Loss from operations discontinued operation, net of tax

 

 

$

(286,541

)

 

Three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation

 

 

$

(486,619

)

 

Benefit for income taxes

 

 

41,722

 

 

Loss from operations discontinued operation, net of tax

 

 

$

(444,897

)

 

Three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from discontinued operation

 

 

$

6,791,145

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation

 

 

$

(52,879

)

 

Benefit for income taxes

 

 

120,152

 

 

Income from discontinued operation, net of tax

 

 

$

67,273

 

 

 

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Continued)

The following table presents the major classes of assets and liabilities of Bus Operations

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

1,095,601

 

$

1,847,333

 

$

950,847

 

Operating subsidies receivable

 

1,090,633

 

1,481,349

 

35,441

 

Due from the City of New York

 

202,445

 

1,002,141

 

413,026

 

Other current assets

 

33,576

 

63,282

 

560,956

 

Inventory

 

 

 

825,816

 

Other

 

99,106

 

 

897,561

 

Prepaid taxes

 

497,029

 

 

1,756

 

Due from affiliates

 

763,846

 

332,000

 

333,680

 

Deferred taxes

 

261,515

 

297,007

 

 

Total current assets

 

4,043,751

 

5,023,112

 

4,019,803

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfunded pension expense

 

 

 

1,035,766

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

 

82,222

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

 

1,367,997

 

Other assets

 

 

 

86,107

 

Total assets

 

$

4,043,751

 

$

5,023,112

 

$

6,591,175

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

88,673

 

$

272,932

 

$

564,122

 

Accrued expenses

 

671,099

 

1,260,269

 

802,590

 

Due to affiliates

 

2,133,902

 

2,162,103

 

1,253,519

 

Deferred tax liability

 

756,273

 

833,488

 

 

Deferred operating assistance

 

 

 

1,458,529

 

Unfunded Pension Expense

 

 

293,711

 

 

Deferred credit pension expense

 

 

3,715,757

 

 

Current portion of injuries and damages withholdings

 

603,915

 

708,306

 

1,539,781

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

 

255,655

 

Total current liabilities

 

4,253,862

 

9,246,566

 

5,874,196

 

Injuries and damages withholding

 

 

 

955,411

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

 

840,474

 

Other

 

 

 

1,549,548

 

Non-Union pension expense

 

 

 

1,121,863

 

Total liabilities

 

$

4,253,862

 

$

9,246,566

 

$

10,341,492

 

 

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: (Continued)

The net cash flow provided by operating activities attributable to discontinued operations of $247,092 in 2005 and $451,085 in 2004, and $1,032,575 in 2003. The net cash used for investing activities attributable to discontinued operations of $0 in 2005, $ 0 in 2004 and $ 0 in 2003. The net cash (used for) provided by financing activities attributable to discontinued operations of $649,394 (2005), $(482,696) (2004), and $(347,168) (2003).

The net cash flow used in operating activities attributable to discontinued operations of $752,232 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $539,974 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited).

The net cash used for investing activities attributable to discontinued operations was $    for three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $    for the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited). The net cash used for financing activities attributable to discontinued operations was $     for the three months ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited) and $     for the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited).

4.    INVESTMENTS:

The following is a summary of marketable securities at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005 and 2004 respectively:

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

 

 

 

 

Costs

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

March 31, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and political subdivision debt securities

 

 

9,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

653

 

 

 

10,106

 

 

Total available for sale securities

 

 

$

9,453

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

653

 

 

 

$

10,106

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and political subdivision debt securities

 

 

9,453

 

 

 

196

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,819

 

 

Total available for sale securities

 

 

$

9,453

 

 

 

$

196

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

9,819

 

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury/U.S. Government debt securities

 

 

$

77,471

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(1,552

)

 

 

$

75,919

 

 

State and political subdivision debt securities

 

 

9,453

 

 

 

735

 

 

 

10,188

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total available for sale securities

 

 

$

86,924

 

 

 

$

735

 

 

 

$

(1,552

)

 

 

$

86,107

 

 

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity at March 31, 2006 (unaudited), are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations.

 

 

 

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Costs

 

Fair Value

 

Within one year

 

$

9,453

 

 

$

10,106

 

 

 

 

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

5.    NOTE PAYABLE TO BANK:

On December 30, 2003, the Company, along with the Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries, Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries, Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary, and G.T.J. Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Affiliated Group”), replaced its then-existing credit facility with a new facility consisting of mortgages and lines of credit which had an expiration date of July 30, 2004. The facility has been renegotiated over several renewals and has now been extended to July 31, 2006. Currently, the entire group has a $6.5 million facility consisting of a $4 million line of credit, which is secured by approximately $4.5 million of cash and bonds held by the Affiliated Group and a $2.5 million second mortgage secured by a mortgage over property owned by G.T.J. Company, Inc., in New York City. The facility of $6.5 million is being used to finance the working capital needs of the Affiliated Group.. The facility bears interest at prime rate and is adjusted from time to time. The loans are collateralized by all tangible assets of the Affiliated Group.

As of March 31, 2006 (unaudited), December 31, 2005, 2004, $0 was outstanding under this line of credit. The line bore interest at a fluctuating rate based on the bank’s prime rate.

The Affiliated Group is required to satisfy certain financial ratios and covenants. Tangible net worth must not be less than $22,000,000 as of December 31, 2005, the cash flow coverage ratio must not be less than 1.1 to 1.0, the leverage ratio shall not be more than 4.5 to 1.0, and capital expenditures shall not be more than $2,000,000 in any fiscal year.

The Affiliated Group did not meet certain covenants for these financial statements and has requested waivers from the bank for the breach of these covenants. Waivers have been provided to the Affiliated Group.

6.    PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS:

Non-Union

The Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan which covers substantially all of its nonunion employees. Participant benefits are based on years of service and the participant’s compensation during the last three years of service. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that does not exceed the maximum amount that can be deducted for Federal income tax purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future.

Plan assets consist primarily of money market investments, fixed income securities, equity securities, corporate debt securities and government securities.

The following tables present certain financial information for the Company’s non-union defined benefit pension plan as of and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited):

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

6.    PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in projected benefit obligation

 

 

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

6,110,018

 

$

5,816,566

 

Service cost

 

253,575

 

236,927

 

Interest cost

 

386,628

 

373,863

 

Actuarial loss

 

728,695

 

(31,264

)

Curtailment gain

 

(1,133,854

)

 

Benefits paid

 

(289,891

)

(286,074

)

Projected benefit obligation at the end of year

 

$

6,055,171

 

$

6,110,018

 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

$

5,677,361

 

$

5,219,331

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

287,163

 

430,354

 

Employer contributions

 

363,600

 

363,600

 

Benefits paid

 

(289,891

)

(286,074

)

Expenses paid

 

(59,413

)

(49,850

)

Fair value of plan assets at the end of year

 

$

5,978,820

 

$

5,677,361

 

Funded status

 

$

(76,351

)

$

(432,657

)

Unrecognized prior service cost

 

 

26,008

 

Unrecognized net actuarial loss (gain)

 

554,275

 

843,389

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

477,924

 

$

436,740

 

 

Such amounts are recognized in the balance sheet within prepaid expenses and other at the respective dates.

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid benefit cost

 

$

 

$

436,740

 

Accrued benefit liability (included in other liabilities)

 

(76,351

)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

554,275

 

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

477,924

 

$

436,740

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit obligation shown above at December 31:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Discount rate

 

5.75

%

6.00

%

Compensation increase

 

4.00

%

4.00

%

 

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

6.    PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

 

 

Three Months
Ended March 31,

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Components of net periodic benefits cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

 

$

63,394

 

$

253,575

 

$

236,927

 

$

238,703

 

Expense cost

 

6,570

 

14,332

 

57,328

 

61,157

 

59,592

 

Interest cost

 

33,900

 

96,657

 

386,628

 

373,863

 

351,850

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(44,661

)

(112,686

)

(450,744

)

(418,055

)

(350,560

)

Amortization of transition amount

 

 

 

 

 

6,737

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

 

1,965

 

7,859

 

8,860

 

8,860

 

Recognized actuarial loss

 

971

 

12,405

 

49,621

 

27,953

 

45,589

 

Net period benefit cost

 

(3,220

)

76,067

 

304,267

 

290,705

 

360,771

 

FAS 88 Curtailment loss

 

 

 

18,149

 

 

 

Total pension expense

 

$

(3,220

)

$

76,067

 

$

322,416

 

$

290,705

 

$

360,771

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit expense shown above for the years ended at December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.75

%

 

6.00

%

6.50

%

7.00

%

Compensation increase

 

 

4.00

%

 

4.00

%

5

%

5.00

%

Expected long-term rare of return on Assets

 

 

8.00

%

 

8.00

%

8.00

%

8.00

%

 

Included in the Agreement with the City, the non-union plan is to be merged into the Metropolitan Transit’s Authority DB Pension Plan (“MTA DB Plan”). This resulted in a plan curtailment under SFAS No. 88 “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits”. The curtailment was caused by the fact that the non-union employees ceased future benefit accruals under the Command Non-Union Retirement Plan.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of unrecognized prior service costs which resulted in a loss of approximately $18,000.

The transfer or plan assets to the MTA DB Pension Plan on February 6, 2006 resulted in the settlement of the company’s obligation with regard to the plan assets and liabilities.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of the plan’s experience gain/(loss) as of the date of settlement or asset transfer date. As a result, the Company recognition of a gain of approximately $330,000 due to transfer or benefit liability in excess of assets plus immediate recognition of existing loss of approximately $810,000 as of the asset transfer date on February 6, 2006 which results in an overall settlement loss of approximately $480,000.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

6.    PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

The asset allocation for the Company’s retirement plans is based upon an analysis of the timing and amount of projected benefit payments, the expected returns and the risk of asset classes and the correlation at those returns.

The percentage of asset allocations of the Company’s pension plan at December 31, 2005 and 2004, by asset category were as follows:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Equity securities

 

 

58

%

 

 

58

%

 

Debt securities

 

 

38

%

 

 

38

%

 

Cash and others

 

 

4

%

 

 

4

%

 

Total

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

The Company participates in a multi-employer plan that provides health care benefits, including defined postretirement health care benefits, to substantially all nonunion employees. The amount contributed to the plan and charged to benefit cost was $7,022 and $133,323 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited), respectively, and $543,793, $498,481 and $542,771 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Union

In addition, the Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan which covers substantially all of its union employees. Participant benefits are based on the employee’s basic monthly wage rate in effect on January 1, 1997, subject to certain minimum monthly pension as defined in the plan agreement. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that does not exceed the maximum amount that can be deducted for Federal income tax purposes, in accordance with guidelines contained in the union contract. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future. Plan assets consist primarily of money market funds, equity and debt securities and domestic and international mutual funds.

The following tables present certain financial information for the Company’s union defined benefit pension plan as of and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited):

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in projected benefit obligation

 

 

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

15,797,750

 

$

13,317,778

 

Service cost

 

567,409

 

541,275

 

Interest cost

 

947,333

 

895,672

 

Amendments

 

28,163

 

343,249

 

Actuarial loss

 

564,390

 

1,320,815

 

Benefits paid

 

(699,752

)

(621,039

)

Projected benefit obligation at the end of year

 

$

17,205,293

 

$

15,797,750

 

 

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

6.    PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

$

12,527,265

 

$

11,359,269

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

697,098

 

1,176,657

 

Employer contributions

 

755,075

 

507,383

 

Plan participants’ contributions

 

300,000

 

279,598

 

Benefits paid

 

(699,752

)

(621,039

)

Expenses paid

 

(301,305

)

(174,603

)

Fair value of plan assets at the end of year

 

$

13,278,381

 

$

12,527,265

 

Funded status

 

$

(3,926,912

)

$

(3,270,485

)

Unrecognized prior service cost

 

 

1,338,646

 

Unrecognized net actuarial loss

 

3,639,060

 

2,832,869

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(287,852

)

$

901,030

 

Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued benefit liability (included in other liabilities)

 

$

(3,926,912

)

$

(3,270,485

)

Intangible asset (included in other assets)

 

 

 

1,338,646

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

3,639,060

 

2,832,869

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(287,852

)

$

901,030

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit obligation shown above at December 31:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Discount rate

 

5.75

%

6.00

%

Compensation increase

 

4.00

%

4.00

%

 

 

 

Three Months
Ended March 31,

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Components of net periodic benefits cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

23,077

 

$

81,382

 

$

325,527

 

$

273,949

 

$

211,583

 

 

Expense

 

72,600

 

42,500

 

170,000

 

110,000

 

100,000

 

 

Interest cost

 

 

236,833

 

947,333

 

895,672

 

844,984

 

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(79,344

)

(251,556

)

(1,006,226

)

(917,168

)

(796,405

)

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

 

79,368

 

317,471

 

311,523

 

311,523

 

 

Recognized actuarial loss

 

11,600

 

35,128

 

140,514

 

108,083

 

95,136

 

 

Net period benefit cost

 

27,933

 

223,655

 

894,619

 

782,059

 

766,821

 

 

FAS 88 Curtailment loss

 

 

 

1,049,338

 

 

 

 

 

Total pension expense

 

$

27,933

 

$

223,655

 

$

1,943,957

 

$

782,059

 

$

766,821

 

 

 

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

6.    PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s post retirement benefit expense shown above for the years ended at December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 and March 31, 2006 (unaudited):

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.75

%

 

6.00

%

6.50

%

7.00

%

Compensation increase

 

 

N/A

%

 

N/A

%

N/A

%

N/A

%

Expected long-term rare of return on Assets

 

 

8.00

%

 

8.00

%

8.00

%

8.00

%

 

The asset allocation for the Company’s retirement plans are based upon an analysis of the timing and amount of projected benefit payments, the expected returns and the risk of asset classes and the correlation of those returns.

The percentage of asset allocations of the Company pension plan at December 31, 2005 and 2004, by asset category were as follows:

 

 

    2005    

 

    2004    

 

Equity securities

 

 

50%

 

 

 

50%

 

 

Debt securities

 

 

49%

 

 

 

49%

 

 

Cash and other

 

 

1%

 

 

 

1%

 

 

Total

 

 

100%

 

 

 

100%

 

 

 

Included in the agreement with the City, the union plan is going to be merged into the Metropolitan Transit’s Authority DB Pension Plan (“MTA DB Plan”). This resulted in a plan curtailment under SFAS No. 88 “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits.”  The curtailment was caused by the fact that the union employees ceased future benefit accruals under the Command Union Retirement Plan.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of unrecognized prior service costs which resulted in a loss of approximately $1,050,000.

The transfer of plan assets to the MTA DB Pension Plan on January 31, 2006, resulted in the settlement of the company’s obligation with regard to the plan assets and liabilities.

SFAS No. 88 requires accelerated amortization or immediate recognition of the plan’s experience gain/(loss) as of the date of settlement or asset transfer date. As a result, the Company recognition of a gain of approximately $3,540,000 due to transfer of benefit liability in excess of assets plus immediate recognition of existing loss of approximately $3,220,000 as of the asset transfer date on January 31, 2006 which results in an overall settlement gain of approximately $320,000.

As a result of the transfer of the Plan’s assets to the MTA DB Plan, the Company is no longer obligated to make benefit payments for both the non-union and Union Plans.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

6.    PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (Continued)

Defined Contribution Plan

The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan for its non-union employees which covers all employees who, at the plan’s anniversary date, have completed one year of service and are at least 21 years of age. The plan is funded by employee salary deferral contributions and employer discretionary contributions. There were no discretionary contributions made by the Company during 2005, 2004 or 2003.

7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has an agreement with Varsity Transit, Inc., an entity affiliated through common ownership, whereby Varsity Transit, Inc. provides the Company with certain administrative and data processing services. Total service fees incurred under this agreement and included in other nonoperating expenses were $13,546 and $72,361 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) and $573,776, $290,239 and $296,921 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Net advances due to Varsity Transit, Inc. were $1,506,633, $990,918 and $2,113,490 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Company owed $260,236 and $258,556 to various affiliated companies for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Douglas A. Cooper, Ruskin, Moscou, Faltischek, P.C. (“RMF’’), of which Douglas Cooper is a partner and is the nephew of Jerome Cooper, has acted as counsel to the Company for approximately eight years. Fees paid to RMF for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 were $-0-, $33,401, and $26,825, respectively and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited) were $-0- and $-0-, respectively.

8. INCOME TAXES:

The (benefit) expense from discontinued operations for income taxes for are as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

        2006        

 

         2005         

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

356,151

 

$

 

$

 

State and local

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43,054

 

 

 

Deferred

 

 

(41,722

)

 

 

(120,152

)

 

1,064,003

 

5,138

 

 

 

 

 

$

(41,722

)

 

 

$

(120,152

)

 

$

1,463,208

 

$

5,138

 

$

1,973

 

 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities from discontinued operations are as follows:

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
and the Years Ended December 2005, 2004, and 2003

8. INCOME TAXES: (Continued)

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Injuries and damages claims reserves

 

$

205,330

 

$

240,822

 

$

328,249

 

Vacation accrual

 

4,499

 

4,499

 

171,611

 

Federal net operating loss and credit carryforwards

 

 

 

600,856

 

State and local taxes, net

 

 

 

220,050

 

Book over tax depreciation

 

51,686

 

51,686

 

40,397

 

Other

 

 

 

6,834

 

Total deferred tax asset

 

$

261,515

 

$

297,007

 

$

1,367,997

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating subsidy withholdings

 

$

160,674

 

$

196,166

 

$

283,592

 

Prepaid insurance

 

3,349

 

5,538

 

6,853

 

State and local taxes, net

 

59,483

 

109,028

 

 

Pension expense

 

532,767

 

522,756

 

550,029

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

756,273

 

833,488

 

840,474

 

Net deferred tax asset (liability)

 

$

(494,758

)

$

(536,481

)

$

527,523

 

 

In 2004 and 2003, the provision/benefit for income taxes varies from the Federal statutory income tax rate due to the change in the deferred tax assets valuation allowance and the provision for state and local income taxes.

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ATTACHMENT A

MERGER AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

THIS MERGER AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of July 24, 2006, by and among TRIBORO COACH CORP., a New York corporation (“Triboro”); JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC., a New York corporation (“Jamaica”); GREEN BUS LINES, INC., a New York corporation (“Green” and together with Triboro and Jamaica, collectively referred to as the “Bus Companies” and each referred to as a “Bus Company”); GTJ REIT, INC., a Maryland corporation (“GTJ REIT”); TRIBORO ACQUISITION, INC., a New York corporation (“Triboro Acquisition”); JAMAICA ACQUISITION, INC., a New York corporation (“Jamaica Acquisition”); and GREEN ACQUISITION, INC., a New York corporation (“Green Acquisition”, and together with Jamaica Acquisition and Triboro Acquisition collectively referred to as the “Acquisition Subsidiaries” and each referred to as an “Acquisition Subsidiary”).

RECITALS

The parties intend to effect mergers of the Bus Companies with and into the Acquisition Subsidiaries, respectively, in accordance with this Agreement and the New York Business Corporation Law (collectively, the “Mergers”). Upon consummation of the Mergers, the Bus Companies will cease to have a separate existence and the Acquisition Subsidiaries will continue as the surviving corporations in the Mergers.

Each of the Acquisition Subsidiaries is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTJ REIT, and has been formed for the purpose of merging a Bus Company with and into an Acquisition Subsidiary, respectively.

The respective boards of directors of the parties hereto have adopted this Agreement and have determined that the Merger, this Agreement, each of the Ancillary Agreements to which they are a party, and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements, are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of the parties and their respective shareholders.

The boards of directors of the Bus Companies have resolved to recommend to their respective shareholders the adoption of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective covenants, agreements and representations and warranties set forth herein, the parties to this Agreement, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION

1.1    Merger of the Bus Companies into the Acquisition Subsidiaries.    Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the New York Business Corporation Law (the “NYBCL”), at the Effective Time, as hereinafter defined, (a) Jamaica shall merge with and into Jamaica Acquisition, Triboro shall merge with and into Triboro Acquisition and Green shall merge with and into Green Acquisition, and (b) the separate existence of the Bus Companies shall cease and the respective Acquisition Subsidiaries will continue as the surviving corporations in the Mergers (the “Surviving Corporations”).

1.2    Effect of the Mergers.    The Mergers shall have the effects set forth in this Agreement and in the applicable provisions of the NYBCL.

1.3    Closing; Effective Time.    The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall take place at the offices of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., 1425 Reckson Plaza, East Tower, Uniondale, New York on the date that is three business days after the date on which all of the conditions to closing have been satisfied (the “Closing Date”). Subject to the provisions of this Agreement,

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certificates of merger satisfying the requirements of Section 904 of the NYBCL (the “Certificates of Merger”) shall be duly executed by the Acquisition Subsidiaries and concurrently with or immediately following the Closing delivered to the Department of State of the State of New York. The Mergers shall become effective upon the date and time of the filing of the Certificates of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (the “Effective Time”).

1.4    Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws; Directors and Officers.    From and after the Effective Time:

(a)    the Certificates of Incorporation of the respective Acquisition Subsidiaries shall be the Certificates of Incorporation of the respective Surviving Corporations until thereafter amended as provided by the NYBCL and each such Certificate of Incorporation;

(b)   the Bylaws of the respective Acquisition Subsidiaries shall be the Bylaws of the respective Surviving Corporation until thereafter amended as provided in such Bylaws;

(c)    the directors of the Surviving Corporation shall be the respective individuals who are its directors immediately prior to the Effective Time; and

(d)   the officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be the respective individuals who are its officers immediately prior to the Effective Time.

1.5    Conversion of Shares.    At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Mergers and without any further action on the part of the Bus Companies, the Acquisition Subsidiaries, GTJ REIT or the holders of any capital stock of the Bus Companies, each share of the Bus Companies shall be converted into and become validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock, par value $.0001 per share, of the respective Surviving Corporations as described below:

(a)    Each share of Green common stock will be converted into 1,117.429975 shares of GTJ REIT common stock;

(b)   Each share of Triboro common stock will be converted into 2,997.964137 shares of GTJ REIT common stock.

(c)    Each share of Jamaica common stock will be converted into 195.001987 shares of GTJ REIT common stock.

As soon as reasonably practicable after the effective time of the mergers, the exchange agent will mail to the record holders of the Bus Companies’ common stock: (i) a letter of transmittal in customary form (including a provision confirming that delivery of certificates for GTJ REIT common stock shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the stock certificates shall pass, only upon delivery of such stock certificates to the exchange agent), and (ii) instructions for use in effecting the surrender of stock certificates in exchange for GTJ REIT common stock as contemplated by this Agreement. Upon surrender of a stock certificate to the exchange agent for exchange, together with a duly executed letter of transmittal and such other documents as may be reasonably required by the exchange agent or the company, (1) the holder of such stock certificate shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefore, the number of GTJ REIT shares of common stock resulting from the application of the exchange ratios set forth above, and (2) the stock certificate so surrendered shall be canceled. Until surrendered as contemplated by this Agreement, each of the Bus Companies’ stock certificates shall be deemed, from and after the effective time of the Merger, to represent only such number of shares of common stock resulting from the application of the exchange ratios set forth above. If any stock certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, GTJ REIT may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance of its shares of common stock, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed stock certificate to provide an appropriate affidavit and to deliver a bond (in such sum as the surviving corporation may reasonably direct) as indemnity against any

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claim that may be made against the exchange agent, and GTJ REIT, as the surviving corporation with respect to such stock certificate.

1.6    Closing of each of the Bus Company’s Transfer Books .    At the Effective Time, the stock transfer books of each Bus Company shall be closed with respect to all shares of each Bus Company’s common stock. No further transfer of any such shares of Bus Company Common Stock shall be made on such stock transfer books after the Effective Time. If, after the Effective Time, a valid certificate previously representing any shares of any Bus Company Common Stock is presented to the respective Surviving Corporation, such Bus Company Stock Certificate shall be converted as provided in Section 1.5.

1.7    Further Action.    If, at any time after the Effective Time, any further action is determined by GTJ REIT to be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement or to vest the Surviving Corporations with full right, title and possession of and to all rights and property of Bus Companies, the officers and directors of the Surviving Corporations shall be fully authorized (in the name of Bus Companies) to take such action.

1.8    Adjustment to Bus Companies’ Common Stock.    In the event of any stock dividend, subdivision, reclassification, recapitalization, split, combination or exchange with respect to any Bus Company Common Stock occurring before the Effective Time, the number of shares of the Common Stock of the respective Surviving Corporations to be issued hereunder shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect such stock dividend, subdivision, reclassification, recapitalization, split, combination or exchange.

SECTION 2

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUS COMPANIES

Each Bus Company represents and warrants to each of GTJ REIT, the Acquisition Subsidiaries, and each of the other Bus Companies, severally as to itself and its subsidiaries, and not jointly, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, as follows:

2.1    Due Organization; Subsidiaries.    Each Bus Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has all requisite corporate power and authority: (a) to conduct its business in the manner in which its business is currently being conducted; (b) to own, lease and use its assets in the manner in which its assets are currently owned, leased and used; and (c) to perform its obligations under all Material Contracts by which it is bound. Each Bus Company has delivered to GTJ REIT and the Acquisition Subsidiaries accurate and complete copies of (i) its certificate of incorporation, bylaws and other charter or organizational documents, including all amendments thereto and (ii) the existing minutes and other records of the meetings and other proceedings (including any actions taken by written consent or otherwise without a meeting) of the shareholders or members of the Bus Company, the board of directors of the Bus Company and all committees of the board of directors of the Bus Company (the items described in clauses (i) and (ii) of this sentence are collectively referred to herein as the “Acquired Companies Constituent Documents”). The Bus Companies and each of its Subsidiaries on the date hereof are collectively referred to herein as the “Acquired Companies”.

2.2    Authority; Binding Nature of Agreement.

(a)    Each Bus Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and, subject to the Required Company Shareholder Vote, as hereinafter defined, to perform its obligations under this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party. The board of directors of each Bus Company (at a meeting duly called and held) has: (a) determined that the Merger, this Agreement, each other related document entered into on or prior to the Closing (the “Ancillary Agreements”) to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of each Bus Company and its shareholders, (b) authorized and approved the execution, delivery and performance by each Bus Company of this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party

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and approved the Merger, this Agreement, each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such Ancillary Agreements and (c) recommended the adoption of this Agreement by the holders of each Bus Company Common Stock and directed that this Agreement be submitted for consideration by each Bus Company’s shareholders at the Shareholders’ Meeting, as hereinafter defined.

(b)    The execution, delivery and performance by each Bus Company of this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party and the consummation by each Bus Company of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of each Bus Company, subject to the Required Bus Company Shareholder Vote. This Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which each Bus Company is a party has been duly executed by each Bus Company and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of each Bus Company, enforceable against each Bus Company in accordance with their terms, subject to (i) laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of debtors, and (ii) rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.

2.3    Capitalization.

(a)    The authorized capital stock of Triboro consists of 3,500 shares of Common Stock, $100 par value per share and 2,000 shares of Preferred Stock. $100 par value per share, the authorized capital stock of Jamaica consists of 12,000 shares of Common Stock, no par value per share, and the authorized capital stock of Green consists of 4,755 shares of Common Stock, no par value (“Common Stock” or “Preferred Stock”). As of the date hereof, 1,277.1 shares of Triboro Common Stock and no shares of Triboro Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding, 10,064 shares of Jamaica Common Stock were issued and outstanding and 3,766.5 shares of Green Common Stock were issued and outstanding. All of the outstanding shares of Common Stock have been duly authorized and validly issued, and are fully paid and nonassessable. There are no shares of Common Stock held by any of the Bus Company’s Subsidiaries. None of the outstanding shares of Bus Company Common Stock is entitled or subject to any preemptive right, right of participation, right of maintenance or any similar right (whether pursuant to the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the Bus Companies or any contract: (i) to which any of the Acquired Companies is a party; (ii) by which any of the Acquired Companies or any asset of any of the Acquired Companies is bound or under which any of the Acquired Companies has any obligation; or (iii) under which any of the Acquired Companies has any right or interest (each an “Acquired Company Contract”) or any statute to which any of the Acquired Companies is subject). None of the Acquired Companies is under any obligation, or is bound by any Acquired Company Contract pursuant to which it may become obligated, to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of Common Stock or capital stock of any Subsidiary of the Bus Companies or to provide any funds to or make any investment in (A) any Subsidiary of the Bus Companies that is not wholly-owned by GTJ REIT or (B) any other individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, governmental body or any other entity (collectively, “Person”).

(b)    There is no:  (i) outstanding subscription, option, call, warrant or right (whether or not currently exercisable) granted by a Bus Company to acquire any shares of the capital stock or other securities of any of the Bus Companies; (ii) outstanding security, instrument or obligation that is or may become convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of the capital stock or other securities of any of the Bus Companies; (iii) rights agreement, shareholder rights plan (or similar plan commonly referred to as a “poison pill”) or contract under which any of the Bus Companies is or may become obligated to issue, deliver or sell or repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of its capital stock or any other securities ((i) through (iii) collectively, “Stock Rights”).

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(c)    All of the outstanding shares of capital stock of each of the Bus Company’s Subsidiaries have been duly authorized and are validly issued, are fully paid and nonassessable and are owned beneficially and of record by the Bus Company, free and clear of any liens, claims and encumbrances whatsoever.

2.4    Financial Statements.

(a)    The consolidated financial statements of the Bus Companies as provided by the Bus Companies for inclusion in GTJ REIT’s registration statement on form S-11 (including any related notes) for the years ended December 31, 2003, December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2005 and the three months ended March 31, 2006 (the “Bus Company Financial Statements”): (i) were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods covered (except as may be indicated in the notes to such financial statements, and except that the unaudited financial statements may not contain footnotes and are subject to normal and recurring year-end adjustments which will not, individually or in the aggregate, be material in amount); and (ii) fairly and accurately presented the consolidated financial position of the Bus Companies and its consolidated Subsidiaries, in all material respects, as of the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of operations and cash flows of the Bus Companies and its consolidated Subsidiaries for the periods then ended, subject in the case of the unaudited consolidated financial statements, to normal year-end adjustments and any other adjustments described therein.

(b)    The Bus Company Financial Statements were prepared from the books and records of the Bus Companies and its Subsidiaries and are in accordance with all material and applicable Legal Requirements.

(c)    The books and records of the Acquired Companies that have an operating business as of the date hereof have been and are being maintained in accordance with GAAP and all other applicable legal and accounting requirements in all material respects.

2.5    Absence of Changes.    Except as permitted by the terms of this Agreement from and after the date hereof:

(a)    each of the Acquired Companies has operated its respective business in the ordinary course of business;

(b)    there has been no Material Adverse Effect, as hereinafter defined, and no fact, event, circumstance or condition exists or has occurred that has had, or could reasonably be expected (either individually or in the aggregate) to have, a Material Adverse Effect on any Acquired Company. One or more related events, facts, violations, breaches, inaccuracies, circumstances or other matters will be deemed to be a “Material Adverse Effect” if such events, facts, violations, breaches, inaccuracies, circumstances or other matters had or would reasonably be expected to have or give rise to, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on (i) the business, condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, assets, liabilities, operations or financial performance of the Acquired Companies , taken as a whole or (ii) the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, provided, however, that none of the following shall be deemed to constitute a Material Adverse Effect: (a) any change in and of itself in the market price or trading volume of the Company’s stock after the date hereof; (b) changes in general economic conditions in the United States or abroad (including, without limitation, any effect that acts of terrorism or outbreak of war have on such general economic conditions); or (c) legal, governmental or regulatory factors (including, without limitation, any effect that acts of terrorism or outbreak of war have on such legal, governmental or regulatory factors) generally affecting companies in the Company’s industry; and

(c)    none of the Acquired Companies has taken any action which, if taken after the date of this Agreement, would be prohibited by Section 4.1.

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2.6    Proprietary Assets.

(a)    Except as set forth on Schedule 2.6, the Acquired Companies have good and valid title to all patent, patent application, trademark (whether registered or unregistered), trademark application, trade name, fictitious business name, service mark (whether registered or unregistered), registered service mark application, copyright (whether registered or unregistered), copyright application, registered maskwork, maskwork application, trade secret, know-how, customer list, franchise, system, computer software, computer program, source code, algorithm, invention, design, blueprint, engineering drawing, domain names, proprietary product, technology, proprietary right or other intellectual property right or intangible asset owned by or licensed to any of the Acquired Companies (the “Acquired Company Proprietary Assets”), free and clear of all encumbrances, except for (i) any lien for current taxes not yet due and payable, and (ii) minor liens that have arisen in the ordinary course of business and that do not (either individually or in the aggregate) materially detract from the value of the Acquired Company Proprietary Asset subject thereto or materially impair the operations of the Acquired Companies. The Acquired Companies own or have a valid right to use, all Proprietary Assets that are used in the business, operations or products of the Acquired Companies, except to the extent that a failure by any Acquired Company to so own or have the valid right to use any such Proprietary Asset would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect on any Acquired Company.

(b)    (i) All trademarks, service marks and copyrights owned by each Acquired Company are valid, enforceable and subsisting; (ii) to the knowledge of each Bus Company, none of the Acquired Company Proprietary Assets that is used in the business, operations or products of the Acquired Companies and no Proprietary Asset that is currently being developed by any of the Acquired Companies (either by itself or with any other Person) infringes, misappropriates or conflicts with any Proprietary Asset owned or used by any other Person; (iii) none of the Acquired Companies has received any written notice or other communication (in writing) of any actual, alleged, possible or potential infringement, misappropriation or unlawful or unauthorized use of, any material Acquired Company Proprietary Asset owned or used by any other Person; and (iv) to the knowledge of each Bus Company, no other Person is infringing, misappropriating or making any unlawful or unauthorized use of, and no Acquired Company Proprietary Asset owned or used by any other Person infringes or conflicts with, any material Acquired Company Proprietary Asset. None of the Acquired Companies has (i) licensed any material Acquired Company Proprietary Asset to any Person, or (ii) entered into any covenant not to compete or contract limiting its ability to exploit fully any material Acquired Company Proprietary Asset or to transact business in any market or geographical area or with any Person.

2.7    Material Contracts.

(a)    For purposes of this Agreement, each of the following Acquired Company Contracts, and only the following Acquired Company Contracts, shall be deemed to constitute a “Material Contract”:

(i)     any Acquired Company Contract relating to the employment of any employee, and any Acquired Company Contract pursuant to which any of the Acquired Companies is or may become obligated to make any severance, termination, bonus or relocation payment or any other payment (other than payments in respect of salary) in excess of $25,000, to any current or former employee, officer or director or any Acquired Company Contract which provides for the acceleration of vesting of any options or acceleration of other rights to acquire shares of each Bus Company’s Common Stock;

(ii)   any Acquired Company Contract relating to the acquisition, transfer, development, sharing or lease of any Acquired Company Proprietary Asset;

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(iii)  any Acquired Company Contract which provides for indemnification of any officer, director, employee or agent of any of the Acquired Companies or any other Person;

(iv)   any Acquired Company Contract imposing any restriction on the right or ability of any Acquired Company to (A) compete with any other Person, (B) solicit the employment of, or employ, any Person, (C) acquire any material product or other material asset or any services from any other Person, sell any material product or other material asset to or perform any services for any other Person or transact business or deal in any other manner with any other Person, (D) develop or distribute any material technology, (E) make, have made, use or sell any current products or products under development, or (F) acquire any capital stock or other security of any Person;

(v)    any Acquired Company Contract that contemplates or involves payment or delivery of cash or other consideration or the performance of services in an amount or having a value in excess of $50,000 in the aggregate;

(vi)   any other Acquired Company Contract, if a breach by any Bus Company or any other party thereto of such contract would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(vii) any Acquired Company Contract requiring that any of the Acquired Companies give any notice or provide any information to any Person prior to considering or accepting any bona fide, unsolicited, written proposal contemplating or otherwise relating to any Acquisition Transaction, as hereinafter defined, or similar transaction. Acquisition Transaction shall mean any transaction or series of transactions involving:

(A)   any merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, issuance of securities, direct or indirect acquisition of securities, recapitalization, tender offer, exchange offer or other similar transaction in which (i) any of the Acquired Companies is a constituent corporation, (ii) a Person or “group” (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules promulgated thereunder) of Persons directly or indirectly acquires, in a single or series of related transactions, beneficial or record ownership of securities representing more than 10% of the outstanding securities of any class of voting securities of any of the Acquired Companies, or (iii) any of the Acquired Companies issues securities representing more than 10% of the outstanding securities of any class of voting securities of any of the Acquired Companies;

(B)   any sale or disposition of any business or businesses or of assets that constitute or account for 10% or more of the consolidated net revenues, net income or assets of any of the Acquired Companies, other than in the ordinary course of business; or

(C)   any liquidation or dissolution of any of the Acquired Companies;

(viii)         any Acquired Company Contract under which any Acquired Company leases any real property (collectively, the “Real Property Leases”, and the land, buildings and other improvements covered by the Real Property Leases being herein called the “Leased Real Property”);

(ix)   any Acquired Company Contract relating to any Indebtedness, guarantying the performance of any Person or guarantying any Indebtedness; and

(x)    any Acquired Company Contract that restricts the ability of any Acquired Company to assert any material claims or initiate any material Legal Proceedings against any other Person.

(b)    All Material Contracts are set forth on Schedule 2.7(b). Each Material Contract is valid, binding and in full force and effect and is enforceable against the parties thereto in accordance with its terms, subject to (i) laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of

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debtors, and (ii) rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.

(c)    None of the Acquired Companies has violated or breached, in any material respect, without curing such violation or breach prior to the date hereof, or is in any material default (with or without notice or lapse of time or both) under, any Material Contract. To the knowledge of each Bus Company, none of the other parties to any Material Contract has violated or breached, in any material respect, without curing such violation or breach prior to the date hereof, or is in any material default (with or without notice or lapse of time or both) under, any Material Contract.

2.8    Liabilities.    None of the Acquired Companies has any liabilities of any nature, whether accrued or contingent, either matured or unmatured (whether due or to become due or of a type required to be recorded or reflected on a balance sheet, including the footnotes thereto, under GAAP), except for:  (i) liabilities or obligations disclosed and provided for in the Bus Company Financial Statements or in the notes thereto; (ii) liabilities that have been incurred by the Acquired Companies since March 31, 2006 in the ordinary course of business which have not resulted in and are not reasonably expected to result in any material increase in each Bus Company’s liabilities from those disclosed or provided for in each Bus Company balance sheet or in the related notes; and (iii) liabilities arising from or relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

2.9    Governmental Authorizations.    Each of the Acquired Companies holds all material Governmental Authorizations necessary to enable such Acquired Company to conduct its business in the manner in which such business is currently being conducted. All such Governmental Authorizations are valid and in full force and effect. Each Acquired Company is, and at all times has been, in material compliance with the terms and requirements of such Governmental Authorizations.

2.10    Tax Matters.

(a)    Except as set forth on Schedule 2.10, all material Tax Returns required to be filed by or with respect to any of the Acquired Companies with any Governmental Body (the “Acquired Company Returns”) (i) have been or will be filed on or before the applicable due date (including any extensions of such due date), and (ii) have been, or will be when filed, prepared in all material respects in substantial compliance with applicable Legal Requirements. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.10, all material Taxes shown on the Acquired Company Returns to be due on or before the Closing Date have been or will be paid on or before the Closing Date. Each of the Bus Company Financial Statements accrue all actual and contingent liabilities for Taxes with respect to all periods through the dates thereof in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(b)    Except as set forth on Schedule 2.10, no audit or other proceeding by any Governmental Body is pending or threatened with respect to any Taxes due from or with respect to the Acquired Companies. No Governmental Body has given written notice of its intention to assert any deficiency or claim for additional Taxes against the Acquired Companies. No claim has been made against the Acquired Companies by any Governmental Body in a jurisdiction where the Acquired Companies do not file Tax Returns that the Acquired Companies are or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. All deficiencies for Taxes asserted or assessed against the Acquired Companies have been fully and timely paid, settled or properly reflected in the most recent financial statements.

(c)    The Acquired Companies have made available correct and complete copies of all material Tax Returns, examination reports and statements of deficiencies for taxable periods, or transactions consummated, for which the applicable statutory periods of limitations have not expired.

(d)    No Acquired Company is a party to any contract relating to the sharing, allocation or indemnification of Taxes (collectively, “Tax Sharing Agreements”) or has any liability for Taxes of any Person under Treasury Regulation § 1.1502-6, Treasury Regulation § 1.1502-78 or any similar state, local or foreign Legal Requirements, as a transferee or successor, or otherwise.

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(e)    The Acquired Companies have each withheld (or will withhold) from their respective employees, independent contractors, creditors, stockholders and third parties, and timely paid to the appropriate taxing authority, proper and accurate amounts in all material respects for all periods ending on or before the Closing Date in compliance with all Tax withholding and remitting provisions of applicable Legal Requirements. The Acquired Companies have each complied in all material respects with all Tax information reporting provisions under applicable Legal Requirements.

(f)     Any adjustment of Taxes of the Acquired Companies made by the IRS in writing, which adjustment is required to be reported to the appropriate state, local, or foreign Taxing authorities, has been so reported.

2.11    Employee and Labor Matters; Benefit Plans.

(a)    Schedule 2.11(a) lists each “employee benefit plan” (within the meaning of Section-3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), including all stock purchase, stock option, severance, employment, change-in-control, fringe benefit, collective bargaining, bonus, incentive, deferred compensation, profit-sharing, employee loan and all other employee benefit plans, agreements, programs or other arrangements, whether or not subject to ERISA (including any funding mechanism therefor now in effect or required in the future as a result of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise), whether formal or informal, oral or written, under which (i) any current or former employee, director or consultant of any Acquired Company has any present or future right to benefits and which are contributed to, sponsored or maintained by any Acquired Company, or (ii) any Acquired Company has any present or future liability. All such plans, agreements, programs, policies and arrangements shall be collectively referred to as the “Acquired Company Employee Plans.”

(b)    Except as set forth in Schedule 2.11(b), (i) each Acquired Company Employee Plan has been established, maintained and administered in accordance with its terms, and in substantial compliance with the applicable provisions of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and other applicable Legal Requirements; (ii) each Acquired Company Employee Plan which is intended to be qualified within the meaning of Code Section 40 1(a) is so qualified, has received a favorable determination letter as to its qualification, and nothing has occurred that could reasonably be expected to cause the loss of such qualification; (iii) no “reportable event” (as such term is defined in ERISA Section 4043) “prohibited transaction” (as such term is defined in ERISA Section 406 and Code Section 4975) or “accumulated funding deficiency” (as such term is defined in ERISA Section 302 and Code Section 412 (whether or not waived)) has occurred with respect to any Acquired Company Employee Plan, (iv) no Acquired Company has incurred any current or projected liability in respect of post-employment or post-retirement health, medical or life insurance benefits for current, former or retired employees of any Acquired Company, except as required to avoid any excise tax under Section 4980B of the Code or otherwise except as may be required pursuant to any other applicable Legal Requirements, (v) no event has occurred and no condition exists that would subject any Acquired Company, either directly or by reason of their affiliation with any member of their “Controlled Group” (defined as any organization which is a member of a controlled group of organizations within the meaning of Sections 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code), to any tax, fine, lien, penalty or other liability imposed by ERISA, the Code or other applicable laws, rules and regulations, (vi) no Acquired Company Employee Plan is a split-dollar life insurance program or otherwise provides for loans to executive officers (within the meaning of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), and (vii) for each Acquired Company Employee Plan with respect to which a Form 5500 has been filed, no material change has occurred with respect to the matters covered by the most recent Form 5500 since the date thereof.

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incurred any liability under Title IV of ERISA which remains unsatisfied. Neither any Acquired Company, nor any organization to which any Acquired Company is a successor or parent corporation within the meaning of Section 4069(b) of ERISA, has engaged in any transaction described in Sections 4069 or 4212(c) of ERISA. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.11(c), within the five years preceding the date of this Agreement, neither any Acquired Company, nor any member of the Controlled Group of any Acquired Company, has incurred any liability under Title IV of ERISA.

(d)    Except as set forth on Schedule 2.11(d), no Acquired Company Employee Plan is a “multiemployer plan” (as defined in Section 4001 (a)(3) of ERISA) and neither any Acquired Company, nor any members of their Controlled Group has at any time sponsored or contributed to, or has or had any liability or obligation in respect of, any multiemployer plan.

(e)    Except as set forth on Schedule 2.11(e), with respect to each Acquired Company Employee Plan, (i) no actions, suits or claims (other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) are pending or, to the knowledge of each of the Bus Companies, are threatened, (ii) no facts or circumstances exist that could give rise to any such actions, suits or claims, and (iii) no administrative investigation, audit or other proceeding by the Department of Labor, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the Internal Revenue Service or other Governmental Bodies are pending, in progress, or to the knowledge of each of the Bus Companies, threatened.

(f)     None of the Acquired Companies has proposed or agreed to any increase in benefits under any Acquired Company Employee Plan (or the creation of new benefits) or change in employee coverage beyond current levels which would materially increase the expense of maintaining the Acquired Company Employee Plan above the level of expense incurred in respect thereof for the most recent fiscal year ended prior to the date hereof. None of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the execution of this Agreement or shareholder approval of this Agreement (whether alone or in connection with any subsequent event(s)) will (i) entitle any employee of any Acquired Company to severance pay or any increase in severance pay upon any termination of employment after the date of this Agreement, (ii) accelerate the time of payment or vesting or result in any payment or funding (through a grantor trust or otherwise) of compensation or benefits under, increase the amount payable or result in any other material obligation pursuant to, any of the Acquired Company Employee Plans, (iii) limit or restrict the right of either of the Bus Companies to merge, amend or terminate any of the Acquired Company Employee Plans, or (v) result in payments under any of the Acquired Company Employee Plans which would not be deductible under Section 280G of the Code.

(g)    No Acquired Company Employee Plan covers employees of any Acquired Company outside of the United States.

(h)    There is no contract, plan or arrangement covering any Person that, individually or in the aggregate, will give rise to the payment of any amount that would not be deductible by any Bus Company or any of their respective subsidiaries by reason of Section 162(m) of the Code.

(i)     Except as set forth on Schedule 2.11(i), there are no controversies pending or threatened, between any of the Acquired Companies and any of their respective employees which controversies have had, or would reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) each of the Acquired Companies is in material compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements respecting employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of employment and wages and hours, employment discrimination, disability rights or benefits, equal opportunity, plant closure issues, affirmative action, workers’ compensation, severance payments, labor relations, employee leave issues, occupational safety and health requirements and unemployment insurance and related matters; and (iii) none of the Bus Companies are obligated to make any payments or provide any benefits to any Person under the Worker Adjustment and

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Retraining Notification Act of 1988, as amended, or any similar plant closing or mass layoff law, such as California Labor Code Section 1400 et seq.

2.12    Environmental Matters.    Except as set forth on Schedule 2.12, each of the Acquired Companies is and, to the extent that the relevant statutes of limitation have not run, has been in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Environmental Laws, which compliance includes the possession by each of the Acquired Companies of all material Governmental Authorizations required under applicable Environmental Laws, and material compliance with the terms and conditions thereof. None of the Acquired Companies has received any written notice or other written communication, whether from a Governmental Body, citizens group, employee or otherwise, that alleges that any of the Acquired Companies is not in compliance in all material respects with any Environmental Law, and, to the knowledge of each of the Bus Companies, there are no circumstances that may prevent or interfere with material compliance by any of the Acquired Companies with any Environmental Law in the future. To the knowledge of each of the Bus Companies, (i) no property that is leased to the Acquired Companies, and no surface water, groundwater or soil at or under such property contains Materials of Environmental Concern that would be reasonably likely to result in material liability or material costs to the Acquired Companies, and (ii) none of the Acquired Companies has any material liability for any clean-up or remediation under any Environmental Law or the exposure of any individual to Materials of Environmental Concern.

2.13    Legal Proceedings; Orders.    Except as set forth on Schedule 2.13, there are no material Legal Proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against (a) any of the Acquired Companies or (b) any director, officer or employee of any of the Acquired Companies or other Person for whom any of the Acquired Companies may be liable. There is no order, writ, injunction, judgment or decree to which any of the Acquired Companies, or any of the material assets owned or used by any of the Acquired Companies, is subject.

2.14    Vote Required.    The affirmative vote of the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding shares of each of the Bus Company’s Common Stock on the record date for each of the Bus Company’s Shareholders’ Meeting (the “Required Company Shareholder Vote”) is the only vote of the holders of any class or series of each of the Bus Company’s capital stock necessary to adopt this Agreement and otherwise approve the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement. There are no bonds, debentures, notes or other instruments of Indebtedness of any of the Acquired Companies that have the right to vote, or that are convertible or exchangeable into or exercisable for securities having the right to vote, on any matters on which stockholders of each of the Bus Companies may vote.

2.15    Non-Contravention.    The execution, delivery and performance by each of the Bus Companies of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party and the consummation by each of the Bus Companies of its respective Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements do not and will not, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time):

(a)    contravene, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any of the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of any of the Acquired Companies or any resolution adopted by the shareholders, the board of directors or any committee of the board of directors of any of the Acquired Companies;

(b)    contravene, conflict with or result in a material violation of any Legal Requirement or any order, writ, injunction, judgment or decree to which any of the Acquired Companies, or any of the material assets owned or used by any of the Acquired Companies, is subject;

(c)    contravene, conflict with or result in a material violation of any of the terms or requirements of, or give any Governmental Body the right to revoke, withdraw, suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, any material Governmental Authorization that is held by any of the Acquired Companies or

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that otherwise relates to the business of any of the Acquired Companies or to any of the assets owned or used by any of the Acquired Companies;

(d)    contravene, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of, or result in a default under, in any material respect, any provision of any Material Contract, or give any Person the right to (i) declare a default or exercise any remedy under any Material Contract, (ii) a rebate, chargeback, penalty or change in delivery schedule under any Material Contract, (iii) accelerate the maturity or performance of any Material Contract, or (iv) cancel, terminate, amend or modify any material term of any Material Contract;

(e)    require any consent, approval or other authorization of, or filing with or notification to, any Person under any Material Contract, or

(f)     cause the creation or imposition of any encumbrances on any assets owned or used by any of the Acquired Companies.

2.16    Governmental Filings.    The execution, delivery and performance by each of the Bus Companies of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party and the consummation by each of the Bus Companies of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements do not and will not require any consent, approval or other authorization of, or filing with or notification to, any Governmental Body, other than the filing of the Certificates of Merger with the Department of State of the State of New York.

2.17    Broker.    No broker, finder, investment banker or any other Person is entitled to any brokerage, finder’s or other fee or commission in connection with the Mergers or any of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

2.18    Related Party Transactions.

For purposes of this Section 2.18, each of the following shall be deemed to be a “Related Party”:

(i)     each individual who is an “executive officer” (as such term is defined in Rule 3b-7 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) or director of any of the Acquired Companies;

(ii)   each member of the “immediate family” (as such term is defined in Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)) of each of the individuals referred to in clause “(i)” above; and

(iii)  any trust or other Entity (other than the Acquired Companies) in which any one of the individuals referred to in clauses “(i)” and “(ii)” above holds (or in which more than one of such individuals collectively hold), beneficially or otherwise, any voting, proprietary, equity or other financial interest.

Except as set forth in Schedule 2.18:

(a)    no Related Party is indebted to any of the Acquired Companies;

(b)    no Related Party has any direct or indirect financial interest in, any Material Contract, transaction or business dealing involving the Acquired Companies;

(c)    no Related Party is competing, directly or indirectly, with the Acquired Companies;

(d)    no Related Party has any claim or right against the Acquired Companies; and

(e)    no Related Party owns any assets used by any of the Acquired Companies in its business.

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2.19    Real Property.

(a)    Owned Properties.    Schedule 2.19 sets forth all real property owned by the Acquired Companies (“Real Property”). Except as set forth in Schedule 2.19, the Acquired Companies have good and valid title to Real Property, free and clear of all encumbrances, except for (i) any lien for current taxes not yet due and payable, and (ii) minor liens that have arisen in the ordinary course of business and that do not (either individually or in the aggregate) materially detract from the value of the Real Property subject thereto or materially impair the operations of the Acquired Companies.

(b)    Leases.    Set forth on Schedule 2.19 is a true, correct and complete schedule of all leases, subleases, licenses and other agreements (collectively, the “Leases”) granting to any person any right to the possession, use, occupancy or enjoyment of any real property owned by the Acquired Companies. Each Lease is valid, binding and in full force and effect. All rent and other sums and charges payable by the tenant or occupant thereunder (the “Tenant”) are current. No notice of default or termination under any Lease is outstanding and no termination event or condition or uncured default on the part of the Applicable Acquired Company or, to the knowledge of each of the Bus Companies, the Tenant exists under any Lease. To the knowledge of each of the Bus Companies, no event has occurred and no condition exists which, with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute such a default or termination event or condition.

(c)    Condemnation.    None of the Acquired Companies has received written notice of any pending, threatened or contemplated condemnation proceeding affecting the Real Property or any part thereof or of any sale or other disposition of the Real Property or any part thereof in lieu of condemnation.

(d)    Casualty.    Except as set forth in Schedule 2.19(d), no portion of the Real Property has suffered any material damage by fire or other casualty which has not heretofore been repaired and restored.

2.20    Compliance with Laws.    None of the Acquired Companies is in conflict with, or in default or violation of, in any material respects, any Legal Requirements applicable to it or by which any of the assets owned or used by any Acquired Company is bound.

2.21    Insurance.    The Acquired Companies maintain, and have maintained without interruption, policies or binders of insurance covering risks and events and in amounts adequate for their respective businesses and operations in which they operate. Such policies will not terminate as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

2.22    Full Disclosure.    None of the information supplied or to be supplied by or on behalf of each of the Bus Companies for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement or the Proxy Statement to be sent to each of the Bus Companies’ shareholders will, at the time the Registration Statement is filed with the SEC and when the Proxy Statement is mailed to the shareholders of each of the Bus Companies, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.

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SECTION 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
GTJ REIT AND THE ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARIES

Each of the GTJ REIT and Acquisition Subsidiaries represents and warrants to each of the Bus Companies as of the date hereof and the Closing Date as follows:

3.1    Due Organization; Subsidiaries.    It is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its incorporation, and has the requisite corporate power and authority: (i) to conduct its business in the manner in which its business is currently being conducted and (ii) to own and use its assets in the manner in which its assets are currently owned and used.

3.2    Authority; Binding Nature of Agreement.    It has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party and has authorized and approved the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and approved the Merger, and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements. This Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party has been duly executed by it and constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it, in accordance with their terms, subject to (i) laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of debtors, and (ii) rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.

3.3    Non-Contravention.    The execution, delivery and performance by GTJ REIT and each Acquisition Subsidiary of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party and the consummation by GTJ REIT and each Acquisition Subsidiary of the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements do not and will not, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time): (i) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any provision of its certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or (ii) contravene, conflict with or result in a material violation of any Legal Requirement or any order, writ, injunction, judgment or decree to which it is subject.

3.4    Governmental Filing .    The execution, delivery and performance by GTJ REIT and each Acquisition Subsidiary of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, and the consummation by GTJ REIT and each Acquisition Subsidiary of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements do not and will not require any consent, approval or other authorization of, or filing with or notification to, any Governmental Body, other than the delivery and filing of the Certificates of Merger with the Department of State of the State of New York;

3.5    Full Disclosure.    None of the information supplied or to be supplied by or on behalf of GTJ REIT and the Acquisition Subsidiaries for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement to be filed with the SEC and the Proxy Statement that will be mailed to the shareholders of the Bus Companies will, at the time the Registration Statement is filed or the Proxy Statement is mailed to the shareholders of the Bus Companies, or at the time of the Bus Company’s Shareholders’ Meeting, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading

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SECTION 4
CERTAIN COVENANTS OF EACH OF THE BUS COMPANIES

4.1    Operation of each of the Acquired Companies’ Business.

(a)     During the period from the date of this Agreement through the Effective Time (the “Pre-Closing Period”), each of the Bus Companies shall: (i) ensure that each of the Acquired Companies conducts its business and operations (A) in the ordinary course of business, and (B) in material compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements and the requirements of all Acquired Company Contracts; (ii) use Commercially Reasonable Efforts, as hereinafter defined, to ensure that each of the Acquired Companies preserves intact its current business organization, keeps available the services of its current officers and employees (except when in the good faith judgment of each of the Bus Companies such services are not in the best interests of either of the Bus Companies) and maintains its relations and goodwill with all material suppliers, customers, landlords, creditors, licensors, licensees, employees and other Persons having business relationships with the respective Acquired Companies; (iii) provide all notices, assurances and support required by any Material Contract relating to any Proprietary Asset in order to ensure that no condition under such Material Contract occurs which could result in, or could increase the likelihood of any transfer by any Acquired Company of any Proprietary Asset; (iv) make all filings and payments necessary or reasonable to keep all registered or issued Proprietary Assets that are material to and used in the business in full force and effect; (v) keep in full force and effect (with the same scope and limits of coverage) all insurance policies in effect as of the date of this Agreement covering all material assets of the Acquired Companies; and (vi) provide GTJ REIT and its authorized representatives with access at reasonable times upon prior written notice to the properties, books, records, tax returns, contracts, information, documents and personnel of the Bus Companies as they relate to their businesses as GTJ REIT may reasonably request for the purpose of making such investigation of GTJ REIT’s business, properties, financial condition and results of operations as GTJ REIT may deem appropriate or necessary.

(b)     During the Pre-Closing Period, each of the Bus Companies shall not, and shall not permit any of the other Acquired Companies to, take any of the following actions, without the prior written consent of GTJ REIT:

(i)         declare, accrue, set aside or pay any dividend or make any other distribution in respect of any shares of capital stock or repurchase, redeem or otherwise reacquire any shares of capital stock or other securities, except repurchases of unvested shares at cost in connection with the termination of the employment or consulting relationship with any employee or consultant pursuant to stock option or purchase agreements existing as of the date of this Agreement;

(ii)        sell, issue, deliver, grant or authorize the sale, issuance, delivery or grant of (A) any capital stock or other security, (B) any stock rights, options or equity-based compensation awards, (C) any instrument convertible into or exchangeable for any capital stock or other security;

(iii)      enter into any contract or otherwise agree with respect to the sale, voting, repurchase or registration of any capital stock or other securities;

(iii)      amend or permit the adoption of any amendment to any of the Acquired Companies Constituent Documents, or effect or become a party to any merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, recapitalization, reclassification of shares, stock split, reverse stock split or similar transaction;

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(iv)       acquire any equity interest or other interest in any other Entity;

(v)        make capital expenditures that exceed $250,000 in the aggregate;

(vi)       except in the ordinary course of business, enter into any contract, or modify or amend any existing contract, providing for (A) severance or termination pay, (B) indemnification of officers and directors, or (C) benefits which are contingent upon the occurrence of a transaction involving the Company of the nature contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise granting any severance or termination pay to any present or former director, officer or employee of any Acquired Company;

(vii)      except in the ordinary course of business, purchase, lease, license or otherwise acquire any right or other asset from any other Person or sell, transfer, convey, pledge, encumber, grant a security interest in or otherwise dispose of, or lease or license, any right or other asset to any other Person (except for purchases and sales of assets by each of the Bus Companies not having a value, or not requiring payments to be made or received, in excess of $10,000 individually and $50,000 in the aggregate), or waive, relinquish or otherwise impair any material right or any duties or obligations of confidentiality;

(viii)    abandon or fail to enforce any Proprietary Assets that are material to and used in the business, operations or products of the Acquired Companies;

(ix)       lend money or other property to any Person, including, without limitation, any present or former director, officer or employee of either of the Bus Companies or any Acquired Company, or incur or guarantee any indebtedness;

(x)        except in the ordinary course of business, incur, assume or prepay any Indebtedness, or assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise become liable or responsible for the obligations of any other Person;

(xi)       except in the ordinary course of business: (A) enter into any contract that would constitute a Material Contract had it been entered into as of the date of this Agreement, or (B) terminate, cancel or request any material change in any Material Contract or any contract entered into pursuant to clause (A) above;

(xii)      waive, release, assign, settle or compromise any material Legal Proceedings;

(xiii)    except in the ordinary course of business pursuant to existing agreements and Acquired Company Employee Plans, (A) establish, adopt, amend, terminate or make contributions to any Acquired Company Employee Plan or any plan, agreement, program, policy, trust, fund or other arrangement that would be an Acquired Company Employee Plan if it were in existence as of the date of this Agreement; (B) pay any bonus or make any profit-sharing or similar payment to, or increase the amount of the hourly wage rates, salary, commissions, fringe benefits or other compensation or remuneration payable to, any of its present or former directors, officers or employees, or (C) become obligated to do any of the foregoing;

(xiv)     change any of its methods of accounting or Tax or accounting practices except as required by GAAP or applicable Tax Legal Requirements;

(xv)      make or revoke any material Tax elections or file any amended Tax Returns except as required by applicable Legal Requirements;

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(xvi)     take or agree to take any action which would result in the failure to satisfy the conditions provided for in Section 6.1 or Section 6.2; or

(xvii)    authorize, agree or commit to take any of the actions described in clauses “(i)” through “(xvi)” of this Section 4.1(b).

(c)     During the Pre-Closing Period, each of the Bus Companies shall, and shall cause the other Acquired Companies to:

(i)         prepare and timely file all Tax Returns required to be filed by them on or before the Closing Date (“Post-Signing Returns”), except as otherwise required by applicable laws;

(ii)        fully and timely pay all Taxes due and payable in respect of such Post-Signing Returns that are so filed except as required by applicable Legal Requirements;

(iii)      properly reserve (and reflect such reserve in their books and records and financial statements) for all Taxes payable by them for which no Post-Signing Return is due prior to the Effective Time; and

(iv)       notify GTJ REIT of any Legal Proceeding or audit pending or threatened in writing against the Acquired Companies in respect of any Tax matter, including Tax liabilities and refund claims.

4.2    Confidentiality.    The Bus Companies acknowledge that they each will have and have had access to business information pertaining to all relevant parties’ business including construction projects, bids, subcontractors, marketing and sale strategies, routes, bid pricing, financial data, market research, engineering know-how and other information which is not otherwise readily available in the marketplace in which the parties conduct their businesses (hereinafter referred to as “Proprietary Information”). Accordingly, the Bus Companies hereby agree that they shall not disclose to any person or entity any Proprietary Information and (i) such other information which is known by them to be confidential and/or otherwise not available in the marketplace of the companies and (ii) such information the disclosure of which each knows or is reasonably expected to know will be detrimental to GTJ REIT (hereinafter items (i) and (ii) shall be collectively referred to as “Confidential Information”); and each further agrees to hold all such Proprietary Information and Confidential Information in trust solely for the benefit of GTJ REIT. The Bus Companies further agree that they shall not, directly or indirectly, use any such Proprietary Information or Confidential Information on behalf of any person or entity without GTJ REIT’s prior written consent, which consent may be withheld in its sole discretion.

SECTION 5
ADDITIONAL COVENANTS

5.1    Registration Statement and Proxy Statement.    As promptly as reasonably practicable after the date of this Agreement, GTJ REIT shall prepare and file the Registration Statement with the SEC, and shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to have same declared effective by the SEC (which efforts shall include the filing of amendments thereto where necessary). Commercially Reasonable Efforts shall mean the Person’s efforts in accordance with reasonable commercial practices and without the payment of any money to any third party except the incurrence of reasonable costs and expenses that are not, individually or in the aggregate, material in the context of the commercial objective to be achieved under this Agreement by the Person that has the applicable obligation to use such efforts to achieve such objective. GTJ REIT shall provide the Bus Companies with a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on such draft (and any amendments thereto). Upon receipt of written notice from the SEC that the Registration Statement has been declared effective, the Bus

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Companies shall cause a proxy statement (in a form reasonably satisfactory to GTJ REIT) to be mailed to their respective shareholders as promptly as reasonably possible. The Bus Companies shall bear all expenses in connection with the preparation of the Registration Statement, the proxy statement, shareholder meetings and all related transactions, including all counsel fees and expenses of GTJ REIT. GTJ REIT and each of the Bus Companies shall promptly furnish to the other party all information concerning such party that may be required or reasonably requested in connection with any action contemplated by this Section 5.1.

5.2    Shareholders’ Meeting.    The Bus Companies shall call, give notice of and hold a joint meeting of the holders and beneficial owners of their Common Stock to vote separately and not jointly on a proposal to adopt this Agreement (the “Shareholders’ Meeting”) and the transactions contemplated herein. The Shareholders’ Meeting shall be held as promptly as reasonably practicable after the mailing of the Proxy Statement to the shareholders of the Bus Companies.

5.3    Regulatory Approvals.

(a)     Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement and in accordance with applicable Legal Requirements, each of GTJ REIT and the Bus Companies shall (i) use its Commercially Reasonable Efforts to obtain any consents, approvals or other authorizations, and make any filings and notifications required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (ii) thereafter make any other submissions either required or deemed appropriate by either of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT, in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement under (A) the NYBCL, (B) the Maryland General Corporation Law; (c) the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; and (d) any other applicable Legal Requirements. Each of the Bus Companies and GTJ REIT shall cooperate and consult with each other in connection with the making of all such filings and notifications, including by providing copies of all relevant documents to the non-filing party and its advisors prior to filing, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein. Neither the Bus Companies nor GTJ REIT shall file any such document if the other party has reasonably objected to the filing of such document. Neither the Bus Companies nor GTJ REIT shall consent to any voluntary extension of any statutory deadline or waiting period of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement at the behest of any Governmental Body without the consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

(b)     Each of Bus Companies and GTJ REIT shall promptly inform the other party upon receipt of any communication from the Securities Exchange Commission or any other Governmental Body regarding any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. If either of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT (or any of their respective Representatives) receives a request for additional information from any such Governmental Body that is related to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, then such party will endeavor in good faith to make, or cause to be made, as soon as reasonably practicable and after consultation with the other party, an appropriate response to such request.

(c)     Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 5.3 shall require, or be construed to require, each of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT to agree to (i) sell, hold separate, divest, discontinue or limit, before or after the Effective Time, any assets, businesses or interest in any assets or businesses of each of the Bus Companies, the Company or any of their respective Affiliates or (ii) any conditions relating to, or changes or restriction in, the operations of any such assets or businesses which would result in a Material Adverse Effect on Bus Companies or GTJ REIT.

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5.4    Indemnification of Officers and Directors.

(a)     All rights to indemnification, including the advancement of expenses, now existing in favor of those Persons who are or were directors and officers of GTJ REIT or the Bus Companies (the “Indemnified Persons”) for acts and omissions occurring prior to the Effective Time, as provided in the Certificates of Incorporation or Bylaws (as in effect as of the date of this Agreement) of GTJ REIT and the Bus Companies, and as provided in the indemnification agreements between GTJ REIT or the Bus Companies and said Indemnified Persons shall survive the Mergers and shall be observed by the Surviving Corporations, to the fullest extent permitted by New York law or Maryland law (in the case of GTJ REIT).

(b)     From the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporations shall maintain in effect, for the benefit of the Indemnified Persons with respect to acts or omissions occurring prior to the Effective Time, the existing policy or policies of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance as of the date of this Agreement (the “Existing Policy”) if any; provided, however, that the Surviving Corporations may substitute for the Existing Policy a policy of no less favorable coverage, provided that the carrier of such policy is a reputable insurance carrier that has a financial strength rating from A.M. Best (or its successor) that is equal to or better than the financial strength rating assigned by A.M. Best to the insurance carrier of GTJ REIT or the Bus Companies’ Existing Policy as of the date hereof. Prior to the Effective Time, the annual premiums of the Existing Policy for such six year period shall be prepaid in full.

5.5    Additional Actions.

(a)     Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in accordance with applicable Legal Requirements, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each of the Parties shall use its Commercially Reasonable Efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things reasonably necessary or advisable to ensure that the conditions set forth in Sections 6 and 7 are satisfied and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as promptly as practicable. Each of the Bus Companies and GTJ REIT shall not, and shall not permit any of their respective Subsidiaries to, take any action that could reasonably be expected to result in any of the conditions to the Mergers set forth in Sections 6 or 7 not being satisfied or satisfaction of those conditions being unreasonably delayed.

(b)     During the Pre-Closing Period, GTJ REIT shall promptly notify each of the Bus Companies in writing of (i) any event, condition, fact or circumstance that occurs, arises or exists after the date of this Agreement and that would cause or constitute a material inaccuracy in any representation or warranty made by GTJ REIT in this Agreement if such representation or warranty had been made as of the time of the occurrence, existence or discovery of such event, condition, fact or circumstance, or such event, condition, fact or circumstance had occurred, arisen or existed on or prior to the date of this Agreement; (ii) any material breach of any covenant or obligation of GTJ REIT; (iii) any communication from any Person alleging that the consent of such Person (or another Person) is or may be required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) any communication from any Governmental Body in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and (v) any material Legal Proceedings threatened in writing or commenced against or otherwise affecting the Acquired Companies. No notification given to the Bus Companies pursuant to this Section 5.5(b) shall limit or otherwise affect any of the representations, warranties, covenants or obligations of GTJ REIT contained in this Agreement.

(c)     During the Pre-Closing Period, each of the Bus Companies shall promptly notify GTJ REIT in writing of (i) any event, condition, fact or circumstance that occurs, arises or exists after

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the date of this Agreement and that would cause or constitute a material inaccuracy in any representation or warranty made by each of the Bus Companies in this Agreement if such representation or warranty had been made as of the time of the occurrence, existence or discovery of such event, condition, fact or circumstance, or such event, condition, fact or circumstance had occurred, arisen or existed on or prior to the date of this Agreement; and (ii) any material breach of any covenant or obligation of each of the Bus Companies, (iii) any communication from any Person alleging that the consent of such Person (or other Person) is or may be required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and (iv) any communication from any Governmental Entity in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No notification given to GTJ REIT pursuant to this Section 5.5(c) shall limit or otherwise affect any of the representations, warranties, covenants or obligations of each of the Bus Companies contained in this Agreement.

5.6    Employees and Employee Benefits.    Each Bus Company and GTJ REIT agree that GTJ REIT shall continue the employment of all employees of the Bus Companies immediately following the Effective Time, subject to the “at will’ nature of such employment. To the extent the same exist, the Surviving Corporation shall be responsible for the continuation of health plan coverage, in accordance with the requirements of COBRA and Sections 601 through 608 of ERISA, for any employee of the Acquired Companies or qualified beneficiary under a Bus Company’s health plan who is already receiving COBRA benefits or who loses health coverage in connection with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement. “COBRA” means the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 and regulations promulgated thereunder. Nothing herein express or implied shall confer upon any of the employees of the Acquired Companies, the Surviving Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Surviving Corporation, or any of their Affiliates, any rights or remedies, including any right to any particular form of compensation or employee benefit or to employment or continued employment for any specified period, of any nature or kind whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

5.7    Takeover Statutes.    If any Takeover Statute is or becomes applicable to this Agreement, the Mergers or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each of the Bus Companies and GTJ REIT and their respective boards of directors shall (a) take all necessary action to ensure that such transactions may be consummated as promptly as practicable upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and (b) otherwise act to eliminate or minimize the effects of such Takeover Statute.

5.8    Defense of Litigation.    Each of the Bus Companies shall not settle or offer to settle any Legal Proceedings against the Acquired Companies or any of its directors or officers by any stockholder of either of the Bus Companies arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written consent of GTJ REIT, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Each of the Bus Companies shall not cooperate with any Person that may seek to restrain, enjoin, prohibit or otherwise oppose the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and each of the Bus Companies shall cooperate with GTJ REIT in resisting any such effort to restrain, enjoin, prohibit or otherwise oppose such transactions.

5.9    Transaction Expenses.    At or prior to Closing, the Bus Companies’ shall pay the full amount of all Transaction Expenses except as provided in Section 5.1. Transaction Expenses shall mean any fees and expenses incurred, paid or payable by the Acquired Companies in connection with this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

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SECTION 6
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS
OF GTJ REIT

The obligations of GTJ REIT to effect the Mergers and otherwise consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or waiver, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions:

6.1    Accuracy of Representations.    The representations and warranties of the Bus Companies contained in this Agreement (as such representations and warranties would read if all limitations or qualifications therein as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect (or similar concept) were deleted therefrom) shall be true and correct as of the date of this Agreement and shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date as if made on and as of the Closing Date (except as to such representations and warranties made as of a specific date, which shall have been true and correct as of such date), other than breaches or inaccuracies in any such representations or warranties that have not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually and in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

6.2    Performance of Covenants.    Each covenant or obligation that each of the Bus Companies are required to comply with or to perform at or prior to the Closing shall have been complied with and performed in all material respects.

6.3    Effective Registration Statement.    The Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC and shall remain effective through Closing.

6.4    Required Shareholder Vote.    This Agreement shall have been duly adopted by the Required Shareholder Vote.

6.5    Consents.    All consents, approvals and other authorizations of any Governmental Body (including from all applicable state securities regulatory agencies) required to consummate the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement (other than the delivery of the Certificate of Merger with the Department of State of the State of New York) shall have been obtained, free of any condition that would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on GTJ REIT or the Bus Companies.

6.6    Material Adverse Effect.    Since the date of this Agreement, no event, fact or set of circumstances shall have occurred or exist that has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on GTJ REIT or the Bus Companies.

6.7    No Restraints.    No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other order preventing the consummation of the Mergers shall have been issued by any court of competent jurisdiction and remain in effect, and there shall not be any Legal Requirement enacted or deemed applicable to the Mergers that makes consummation of the Mergers illegal.

6.8    No Proceedings.    There shall not be pending or threatened any Legal Proceeding: (i) challenging or seeking to restrain or prohibit the consummation of the Mergers or any of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) relating to the Mergers and seeking to obtain from each of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT or any of their respective Subsidiaries any damages that may be material to each of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT or any of its Subsidiaries; (iii) seeking to prohibit or limit in any material respect each of the Bus Company’s ability to vote, receive dividends with respect to or otherwise exercise ownership rights with respect to the stock of the Surviving Corporations; (iv) which would materially and adversely affect the right of each of the Bus Companies, the Surviving Corporations or any Subsidiary of each of the Bus Companies to own the assets or operate the business of the Acquired Companies; or (v) seeking to compel each of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT, or any Subsidiary of each of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT, to dispose of or hold separate any material assets, as a result of the Mergers or any of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

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6.9    Dissenting Shares.    Appraisal rights shall not have been perfected pursuant to Section 623 of the NYBCL by shareholders of the Bus Companies with respect to more than 3% of the aggregate number of shares of GTJ REIT common stock issuable in connection with the Mergers.

6.10    Director and Officer Resignations.    Each Bus Company shall have received written resignation letters from each of the directors and officers of the Bus Companies and each other Acquired Company requested by GTJ REIT effective as of the Effective Time.

SECTION 7
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATION OF THE BUS COMPANIES

The obligation of the Bus Companies to effect the Mergers and otherwise consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or waiver, at or prior to the Closing, of the following conditions:

7.1    Accuracy of Representations.    The representations and warranties of GTJ REIT contained in this Agreement as such representations and warranties would read if all limitations or qualifications therein as to materiality (or similar concept) were deleted therefrom shall be true and correct as of the date of this Agreement and shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date as if made on and as of the Closing Date (except as to such representations and warranties made as of a specific date, which shall have been true and correct as of such date), other than breaches of or inaccuracies in any such representations or warranties that have not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually and in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

7.2    Performance of Covenants.    Each covenant and obligation that the Company is required to comply with or to perform at or prior to the Closing shall have been complied with and performed in all material respects.

7.3    Effective Registration Statement.    The Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC and shall remain effective through Closing.

7.4    Required Shareholder Vote.    This Agreement shall have been duly adopted by the Required Company Shareholder Vote.

7.5    Consents.    All consents, approvals and other authorizations of any Governmental Body (including from all applicable state securities regulatory authorities) required to consummate the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement (other than the delivery of the Certificate of Merger with the Department of State of the State of New York) shall have been obtained, free of any condition that would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on GTJ REIT or the Bus Companies.

7.6    No Restraints.    No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other order preventing the consummation of the Mergers by each of the Bus Companies shall have been issued by any court of competent jurisdiction and remain in effect, and there shall not be any Legal Requirement enacted or deemed applicable to the Mergers that makes consummation of the Mergers by each of the Bus Companies illegal.

7.7    No Proceedings.    There shall not be pending or threatened any Legal Proceeding: (i) challenging or seeking to restrain or prohibit the consummation of the Mergers or any of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) relating to the Mergers and seeking to obtain from each of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT or any of their respective Subsidiaries any damages that may be material to each of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT or any of its Subsidiaries; (iii) seeking to prohibit or limit in any material respect each of the Bus Company’s ability to vote, receive dividends with respect to or otherwise exercise ownership rights with respect to the stock of the Surviving Corporations; (iv) which would materially and adversely affect the right of each of the Bus Companies, the Surviving Corporations or any Subsidiary of each of the Bus Companies to own the assets or operate the business of the Acquired Companies; or (v) seeking to compel each of the Bus

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Companies or GTJ REIT, or any Subsidiary of each of the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT, to dispose of or hold separate any material assets, as a result of the Mergers or any of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

SECTION 8
TERMINATION

8.1    Termination.    This Agreement may be terminated prior to the Effective Time (whether before or after the adoption of this Agreement by the Bus Companies at the Shareholders’ Meeting):

(a)     by mutual written consent of each of the Bus Companies and GTJ REIT;

(b)     by either the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT, if the Mergers shall not have been consummated prior to January 31, 2007 (the “Termination Date”); provided, however, that a party shall not be permitted to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.1 (b) if the failure to consummate the Mergers by the Termination Date is primarily attributable to the breach by such party any covenant or obligation in this Agreement required to be performed by such party at or prior to the Effective Time. However, either the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT may extend the Termination Date, but no more than three times in the aggregate, and each time by no more than one month, but in no event beyond April 30, 2007, by providing written notice thereof to the other party between three and five business days prior to the next scheduled Termination Date if (i) the Mergers shall not have been consummated by that date because the requisite governmental approvals have not been obtained and are still being pursued and (ii) the party requesting such extension has satisfied all the conditions required to be satisfied by it and has not violated any of its obligations under this Agreement in a manner that was the cause of or resulted in the failure of the Mergers to occur on or before the Termination Date;

(c)     by either the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT, if a court of competent jurisdiction or other Governmental Body shall have issued a final and nonappealable order, decree or ruling, or shall have taken any other action, having the effect of permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the Merger;

(d)     by either the Bus Companies or GTJ REIT, if (i) the Company Shareholders’ Meeting (including any adjournments and postponements thereof) shall have been held and completed and GTJ REIT’s shareholders shall have taken a final vote on a proposal to adopt this Agreement, and (ii) this Agreement shall not have been adopted at the Shareholders’ Meeting (and shall not have been adopted at any adjournment or postponement thereof) by the Required Company Shareholder Vote;

(e)     by any Bus Company, if GTJ REIT breaches any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement, which breach (i) would give rise to the failure of a condition set forth in Sections 6.1, 6.2 or 6.6 of the Agreement and (ii) has not been cured by the Company within 30 business days after the Company’s receipt of written notice of such breach from either Bus Company;

(f)                  by GTJ REIT, if any Bus Company breaches any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement, which breach (i) would give rise to the failure of a condition set forth in Section 7.1 or 7.2 and (ii) has not been cured by the respective Bus Company within 30 business days after such Bus Company’s receipt of written notice of such breach from GTJ REIT.

8.2    Effect of Termination.    In the event of the termination of this Agreement as provided in Section 8.1, this Agreement shall be of no further force or effect; provided, however, that (i) this Section 8.2 and Section 9 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and shall remain in full force and effect, and (ii) the termination of this Agreement shall not relieve any party from any liability for any willful breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or obligation contained in this Agreement.

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SECTION 9
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1    Amendment.    This Agreement may be amended with the approval of the respective boards of directors of GTJ REIT and each Bus Company at any time (whether before or after adoption of this Agreement by the shareholders of GTJ REIT); provided, however, that after any such adoption of this Agreement by the Bus Companies shareholders, no amendment shall be made which by law requires further approval of the shareholders of GTJ REIT without the further approval of such shareholders. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto.

9.2    Waiver.

(a)     No failure on the part of any party to exercise any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement, and no delay on the part of any party in exercising any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement, shall operate as a waiver of such power, right, privilege or remedy; and no single or partial exercise of any such power, right, privilege or remedy shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof or of any other power, right, privilege or remedy.

(b)     No party shall be deemed to have waived any claim arising out of this Agreement, or any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement, unless the waiver of such claim, power, right, privilege or remedy is expressly set forth in a written instrument duly executed and delivered on behalf of such party; and any such waiver shall not be applicable or have any effect except in the specific instance in which it is given.

(c)     Any of the Parties to this Agreement may waive any claim arising out of this Agreement, or any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement, but only by an instrument in writing executed by the party waiving compliance. Any such waiver shall not be applicable or have any effect except in the specific instance in which it is given.

9.3    Non-survival of Representations and Warranties.    None of the representations and warranties in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered under this Agreement will survive the Effective Time, and none of the Acquired Companies, their respective Affiliates and any of the officers, directors, employees or stockholders of any of the foregoing, will have any liability whatsoever with respect to any such representation or warranty after such time. This Section 9.3 will not limit any covenant or agreement of the Parties which by its term contemplates performance after the Closing.

9.4    Entire Agreement.    This Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the other agreements referred to herein constitute the entire agreement among the parties hereto and supersede all other prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among or between any of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

9.5    APPLICABLE LAW; JURISDICTION.   THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REGARDLESS OF THE LAWS THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE GOVERN UNDER APPLICABLE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS THEREOF. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE PERSONAL

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JURISDICTION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SITTING IN NEW YORK COUNTY AND TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, AND ANY APPELLATE COURT THEREOF IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR FOR THE RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION AS TO VENUE AND FORUM NON CONVENIENS WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH ACTIONS BROUGHT IN ANY OF SUCH COURTS. PROCESS IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE SERVED BY CERTIFIED MAIL ON ANY PARTY HERETO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE SUCH PARTY IS FOUND AND MAY ALSO BE SERVED UPON ANY PARTY IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR THE SERVICE OF PROCESS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK OR THE LAWS OF THE PLACE OR JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH PARTY IS FOUND.

9.6    Attorneys’ Fees.    In any action at law or suit in equity to enforce this Agreement or the rights of any of the parties hereunder, the prevailing party in such action or suit shall be entitled to receive a reasonable sum for its attorneys’ fees and all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred in such action or suit.

9.7    Assignability.    This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall be enforceable by and inure solely to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that neither this Agreement nor any of rights of GTJ REIT hereunder may be assigned by GTJ REIT or any Bus Company without the prior written consent of the Bus Companies with respect to GTJ REIT, and the consent of GTJ REIT with respect to the Bus Companies, and any attempted assignment of this Agreement or any of such rights by GTJ REIT, the Bus Companies, as the case may be, without the consent of the Bus Companies with respect to GTJ REIT, and the consent of GTJ REIT with respect to the Bus Companies, shall be void and of no effect.

9.8    Notices.    Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be delivered to any party under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly given on the day of delivery if delivered by hand or facsimile (with confirmation of delivery), or on the second business day after being sent by registered overnight mail, return receipt requested, by overnight courier or overnight express delivery service or by facsimile (in each case, with confirmation of delivery) to the address or facsimile telephone number set forth beneath the name of such party below (or to such other address or facsimile telephone number as such party shall have specified in a written notice given to the other parties hereto):

if to Bus Companies:

444 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY
Attn: Jerome Cooper, CEO

if to the Company:

GTJ REIT, Inc.
444 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY
Attn: Michael I. Kessman, Chief Accounting Officer

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copies of all notices to (which copies shall not constitute notice):

Ruskin Moscou Faltischeck, P.C.
1425 Reckson Plaza
East Tower, 15th Floor
Uniondale, New York 11556
Attn:  Adam P. Silvers, Esq./Stuart M. Sieger, Esq.

9.9    Counterparts.    This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

9.10    No Third-Party Beneficiaries.    Except as provided in Section 5.4, this Agreement is not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any Person other than the parties to this Agreement.

9.11    Severability.    The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of that provision to any Person or any circumstance, is invalid or unenforceable, (a) a suitable and equitable provision shall be substituted for that provision in order to carry out, so far as may be valid and enforceable, the intent and purpose of the invalid or unenforceable provision and (b) the remainder of this Agreement and the application of that provision to other Persons or circumstances shall not be affected by such invalidity or unenforceability, nor shall such invalidity or unenforceability affect the validity or enforceability of that provision, or the application of that provision, in any other jurisdiction.

9.12    Construction.

(a)     For purposes of this Agreement, whenever the context requires: the singular number shall include the plural, and vice versa; the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders; the feminine gender shall include the masculine and neuter genders; and the neuter gender shall include masculine and feminine genders.

(b)     The parties have been represented by counsel during the negotiation and execution of this Agreement and waive the application of any Laws or rule of construction providing that ambiguities in any agreement or other document shall be construed against the party drafting such agreement or other document.

(c)     As used in this Agreement, the words “include” and “including,” and variations thereof, shall not be deemed to be terms of limitation, but rather shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.”

(d)     Except as otherwise indicated, all references in this Agreement to “Sections” and “Exhibits” are intended to refer to Sections of and Exhibits to this Agreement.

9.13    Remedies.    Any and all remedies expressly conferred upon a party to this Agreement shall be cumulative with, and not exclusive of, any other remedy contained in this Agreement, at law or in equity. The exercise by a party to this Agreement of any one remedy shall not preclude the exercise by it of any other remedy.

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9.14    Press Releases; Public Statements.    Any public announcement, press release or similar publicity with respect to this Agreement or the contemplated transactions will be issued, if at all, at such time and in such manner as the parties mutually agree, except as may be required by law. In the event of any press release that may be required by applicable law, the parties shall use reasonable best efforts to consult with each other before issuing, and to provide each other the opportunity to review and comment upon, any such press release or other public statement.

9.15    Specific Performance.    The parties to this Agreement agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties to this Agreement shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in any court of the United States or any state having jurisdiction, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first above written.

 

GREEN BUS LINES, INC.

 

By:

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

Title:

CEO

 

JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC.

 

By:

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

Title:

CEO

 

TRIBORO COACH CORP.

 

By:

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

Title:

CEO

 

GTJ REIT, INC.

 

By:

/s/ Michael I. Kessman

 

Name:

Michael I. Kessman

 

Title:

Chief Accounting Officer

 

TRIBORO ACQUISITION, INC.

 

By:

/s/ Michael I. Kessman

 

Name:

Michael I. Kessman

 

Title:

Chief Accounting Officer

 

GREEN ACQUISITION, INC.

 

By:

/s/ Michael I. Kessman

 

Name:

Michael I. Kessman

 

Title:

Chief Accounting Officer

 

JAMAICA ACQUISITION, INC.

 

By:

/s/ Michael I. Kessman

 

Name:

Michael I. Kessman

 

Title:

Chief Accounting Officer

[schedules omitted]

 

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ATTACHMENT B

SECTIONS 623 AND 910 OF THE NEW YORK BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW

§  623. Procedure to enforce shareholder’s right to receive payment for shares

(a) A shareholder intending to enforce his right under a section of this chapter to receive payment for his shares if the proposed corporate action referred to therein is taken shall file with the corporation, before the meeting of shareholders at which the action is submitted to a vote, or at such meeting but before the vote, written objection to the action. The objection shall include a notice of his election to dissent, his name and residence address, the number and classes of shares as to which he dissents and a demand for payment of the fair value of his shares if the action is taken. Such objection is not required from any shareholder to whom the corporation did not give notice of such meeting in accordance with this chapter or where the proposed action is authorized by written consent of shareholders without a meeting.

(b) Within ten days after the shareholders’ authorization date, which term as used in this section means the date on which the shareholders’ vote authorizing such action was taken, or the date on which such consent without a meeting was obtained from the requisite shareholders, the corporation shall give written notice of such authorization or consent by registered mail to each shareholder who filed written objection or from whom written objection was not required, excepting any shareholder who voted for or consented in writing to the proposed action and who thereby is deemed to have elected not to enforce his right to receive payment for his shares.

(c) Within twenty days after the giving of notice to him, any shareholder from whom written objection was not required and who elects to dissent shall file with the corporation a written notice of such election, stating his name and residence address, the number and classes of shares as to which he dissents and a demand for payment of the fair value of his shares. Any shareholder who elects to dissent from a merger under section 905 (Merger of subsidiary corporation) or paragraph (c) of section 907 (Merger or consolidation of domestic and foreign corporations) or from a share exchange under paragraph (g) of section 913 (Share exchanges) shall file a written notice of such election to dissent within twenty days after the giving to him of a copy of the plan of merger or exchange or an outline of the material features thereof under section 905 or 913.

(d) A shareholder may not dissent as to less than all of the shares, as to which he has a right to dissent, held by him of record, that he owns beneficially. A nominee or fiduciary may not dissent on behalf of any beneficial owner as to less than all of the shares of such owner, as to which such nominee or fiduciary has a right to dissent, held of record by such nominee or fiduciary.

(e) Upon consummation of the corporate action, the shareholder shall cease to have any of the rights of a shareholder except the right to be paid the fair value of his shares and any other rights under this section. A notice of election may be withdrawn by the shareholder at any time prior to his acceptance in writing of an offer made by the corporation, as provided in paragraph (g), but in no case later than sixty days from the date of consummation of the corporate action except that if the corporation fails to make a timely offer, as provided in paragraph (g), the time for withdrawing a notice of election shall be extended until sixty days from the date an offer is made. Upon expiration of such time, withdrawal of a notice of election shall require the written consent of the corporation. In order to be effective, withdrawal of a notice of election must be accompanied by the return to the corporation of any advance payment made to the shareholder as provided in paragraph (g). If a notice of election is withdrawn, or the corporate action is rescinded, or a court shall determine that the shareholder is not entitled to receive payment for his shares, or the shareholder shall otherwise lose his dissenters’ rights, he shall not have the right to receive payment for his shares and he shall be reinstated to all his rights as a shareholder as of the consummation of the corporate action, including any intervening preemptive rights and the right to payment of any intervening dividend or other distribution or, if any such rights have expired or any such dividend or distribution other

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than in cash has been completed, in lieu thereof, at the election of the corporation, the fair value thereof in cash as determined by the board as of the time of such expiration or completion, but without prejudice otherwise to any corporate proceedings that may have been taken in the interim.

(f) At the time of filing the notice of election to dissent or within one month thereafter the shareholder of shares represented by certificates shall submit the certificates representing his shares to the corporation, or to its transfer agent, which shall forthwith note conspicuously thereon that a notice of election has been filed and shall return the certificates to the shareholder or other person who submitted them on his behalf. Any shareholder of shares represented by certificates who fails to submit his certificates for such notation as herein specified shall, at the option of the corporation exercised by written notice to him within forty-five days from the date of filing of such notice of election to dissent, lose his dissenter’s rights unless a court, for good cause shown, shall otherwise direct. Upon transfer of a certificate bearing such notation, each new certificate issued therefor shall bear a similar notation together with the name of the original dissenting holder of the shares and a transferee shall acquire no rights in the corporation except those which the original dissenting shareholder had at the time of transfer.

(g) Within fifteen days after the expiration of the period within which shareholders may file their notices of election to dissent, or within fifteen days after the proposed corporate action is consummated, whichever is later (but in no case later than ninety days from the shareholders’ authorization date), the corporation or, in the case of a merger or consolidation, the surviving or new corporation, shall make a written offer by registered mail to each shareholder who has filed such notice of election to pay for his shares at a specified price which the corporation considers to be their fair value. Such offer shall be accompanied by a statement setting forth the aggregate number of shares with respect to which notices of election to dissent have been received and the aggregate number of holders of such shares. If the corporate action has been consummated, such offer shall also be accompanied by (1) advance payment to each such shareholder who has submitted the certificates representing his shares to the corporation, as provided in paragraph (f), of an amount equal to eighty percent of the amount of such offer, or (2) as to each shareholder who has not yet submitted his certificates a statement that advance payment to him of an amount equal to eighty percent of the amount of such offer will be made by the corporation promptly upon submission of his certificates. If the corporate action has not been consummated at the time of the making of the offer, such advance payment or statement as to advance payment shall be sent to each shareholder entitled thereto forthwith upon consummation of the corporate action. Every advance payment or statement as to advance payment shall include advice to the shareholder to the effect that acceptance of such payment does not constitute a waiver of any dissenters’ rights. If the corporate action has not been consummated upon the expiration of the ninety day period after the shareholders’ authorization date, the offer may be conditioned upon the consummation of such action. Such offer shall be made at the same price per share to all dissenting shareholders of the same class, or if divided into series, of the same series and shall be accompanied by a balance sheet of the corporation whose shares the dissenting shareholder holds as of the latest available date, which shall not be earlier than twelve months before the making of such offer, and a profit and loss statement or statements for not less than a twelve month period ended on the date of such balance sheet or, if the corporation was not in existence throughout such twelve month period, for the portion thereof during which it was in existence. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the corporation shall not be required to furnish a balance sheet or profit and loss statement or statements to any shareholder to whom such balance sheet or profit and loss statement or statements were previously furnished, nor if in connection with obtaining the shareholders’ authorization for or consent to the proposed corporate action the shareholders were furnished with a proxy or information statement, which included financial statements, pursuant to Regulation 14A or Regulation 14C of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. If within thirty days after the making of such offer, the corporation making the offer and any shareholder agree upon the price to be paid for his shares, payment therefor shall be made within sixty days after the making of such offer or the consummation of the proposed corporate action, whichever is later, upon the surrender of the certificates for any such shares represented by certificates.

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(h) The following procedure shall apply if the corporation fails to make such offer within such period of fifteen days, or if it makes the offer and any dissenting shareholder or shareholders fail to agree with it within the period of thirty days thereafter upon the price to be paid for their shares:

(1) The corporation shall, within twenty days after the expiration of whichever is applicable of the two periods last mentioned, institute a special proceeding in the supreme court in the judicial district in which the office of the corporation is located to determine the rights of dissenting shareholders and to fix the fair value of their shares. If, in the case of merger or consolidation, the surviving or new corporation is a foreign corporation without an office in this state, such proceeding shall be brought in the county where the office of the domestic corporation, whose shares are to be valued, was located.

(2) If the corporation fails to institute such proceeding within such period of twenty days, any dissenting shareholder may institute such proceeding for the same purpose not later than thirty days after the expiration of such twenty day period. If such proceeding is not instituted within such thirty day period, all dissenter’s rights shall be lost unless the supreme court, for good cause shown, shall otherwise direct.

(3) All dissenting shareholders, excepting those who, as provided in paragraph  (g), have agreed with the corporation upon the price to be paid for their shares, shall be made parties to such proceeding, which shall have the effect of an action quasi in rem against their shares. The corporation shall serve a copy of the petition in such proceeding upon each dissenting shareholder who is a resident of this state in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons, and upon each nonresident dissenting shareholder either by registered mail and publication, or in such other manner as is permitted by law. The jurisdiction of the court shall be plenary and exclusive.

(4) The court shall determine whether each dissenting shareholder, as to whom the corporation requests the court to make such determination, is entitled to receive payment for his shares. If the corporation does not request any such determination or if the court finds that any dissenting shareholder is so entitled, it shall proceed to fix the value of the shares, which, for the purposes of this section, shall be the fair value as of the close of business on the day prior to the shareholders’ authorization date. In fixing the fair value of the shares, the court shall consider the nature of the transaction giving rise to the shareholder’s right to receive payment for shares and its effects on the corporation and its shareholders, the concepts and methods then customary in the relevant securities and financial markets for determining fair value of shares of a corporation engaging in a similar transaction under comparable circumstances and all other relevant factors. The court shall determine the fair value of the shares without a jury and without referral to an appraiser or referee. Upon application by the corporation or by any shareholder who is a party to the proceeding, the court may, in its discretion, permit pretrial disclosure, including, but not limited to, disclosure of any expert’s reports relating to the fair value of the shares whether or not intended for use at the trial in the proceeding and notwithstanding subdivision (d) of section 3101 of the civil practice law and rules.

(5) The final order in the proceeding shall be entered against the corporation in favor of each dissenting shareholder who is a party to the proceeding and is entitled thereto for the value of his shares so determined.

(6) The final order shall include an allowance for interest at such rate as the court finds to be equitable, from the date the corporate action was consummated to the date of payment. In determining the rate of interest, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including the rate of interest which the corporation would have had to pay to borrow money during the pendency of the proceeding. If the court finds that the refusal of any shareholder to accept the corporate offer of payment for his shares was arbitrary, vexatious or otherwise not in good faith, no interest shall be allowed to him.

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(7) Each party to such proceeding shall bear its own costs and expenses, including the fees and expenses of its counsel and of any experts employed by it. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the court may, in its discretion, apportion and assess all or any part of the costs, expenses and fees incurred by the corporation against any or all of the dissenting shareholders who are parties to the proceeding, including any who have withdrawn their notices of election as provided in paragraph (e), if the court finds that their refusal to accept the corporate offer was arbitrary, vexatious or otherwise not in good faith. The court may, in its discretion, apportion and assess all or any part of the costs, expenses and fees incurred by any or all of the dissenting shareholders who are parties to the proceeding against the corporation if the court finds any of the following:  (A) that the fair value of the shares as determined materially exceeds the amount which the corporation offered to pay;  (B) that no offer or required advance payment was made by the corporation;  (C) that the corporation failed to institute the special proceeding within the period specified therefor;  or (D) that the action of the corporation in complying with its obligations as provided in this section was arbitrary, vexatious or otherwise not in good faith. In making any determination as provided in clause (A), the court may consider the dollar amount or the percentage, or both, by which the fair value of the shares as determined exceeds the corporate offer.

(8) Within sixty days after final determination of the proceeding, the corporation shall pay to each dissenting shareholder the amount found to be due him, upon surrender of the certificates for any such shares represented by certificates.

(i) Shares acquired by the corporation upon the payment of the agreed value therefor or of the amount due under the final order, as provided in this section, shall become treasury shares or be cancelled as provided in section 515 (Reacquired shares), except that, in the case of a merger or consolidation, they may be held and disposed of as the plan of merger or consolidation may otherwise provide.

(j) No payment shall be made to a dissenting shareholder under this section at a time when the corporation is insolvent or when such payment would make it insolvent. In such event, the dissenting shareholder shall, at his option:

(1) Withdraw his notice of election, which shall in such event be deemed withdrawn with the written consent of the corporation;  or

(2) Retain his status as a claimant against the corporation and, if it is liquidated, be subordinated to the rights of creditors of the corporation, but have rights superior to the non-dissenting shareholders, and if it is not liquidated, retain his right to be paid for his shares, which right the corporation shall be obliged to satisfy when the restrictions of this paragraph do not apply.

(3) The dissenting shareholder shall exercise such option under subparagraph  (1) or (2) by written notice filed with the corporation within thirty days after the corporation has given him written notice that payment for his shares cannot be made because of the restrictions of this paragraph. If the dissenting shareholder fails to exercise such option as provided, the corporation shall exercise the option by written notice given to him within twenty days after the expiration of such period of thirty days.

(k) The enforcement by a shareholder of his right to receive payment for his shares in the manner provided herein shall exclude the enforcement by such shareholder of any other right to which he might otherwise be entitled by virtue of share ownership, except as provided in paragraph (e), and except that this section shall not exclude the right of such shareholder to bring or maintain an appropriate action to obtain relief on the ground that such corporate action will be or is unlawful or fraudulent as to him.

(l) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, any notice to be given by a corporation to a shareholder under this section shall be given in the manner provided in section 605 (Notice of meetings of shareholders).

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(m) This section shall not apply to foreign corporations except as provided in subparagraph (e)(2) of section 907 (Merger or consolidation of domestic and foreign corporations).

§ 910. Right of shareholder to receive payment for shares upon merger or consolidation, or sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of assets, or share exchange

(a) A shareholder of a domestic corporation shall, subject to and by complying with section 623 (Procedure to enforce shareholder’s right to receive payment for shares), have the right to receive payment of the fair value of his shares and the other rights and benefits provided by such section, in the following cases:

(1) Any shareholder entitled to vote who does not assent to the taking of an action specified in clauses (A), (B) and (C).

(A) Any plan of merger or consolidation to which the corporation is a party;  except that the right to receive payment of the fair value of his shares shall not be available:

(i) To a shareholder of the parent corporation in a merger authorized by section 905 (Merger of parent and subsidiary corporations), or paragraph (c) of section 907 (Merger or consolidation of domestic and foreign corporations);  or

(ii) To a shareholder of the surviving corporation in a merger authorized by this article, other than a merger specified in subclause (i), unless such merger effects one or more of the changes specified in subparagraph (b) (6) of section 806 (Provisions as to certain proceedings) in the rights of the shares held by such shareholder; or

(iii) Notwithstanding subclause (ii) of this clause, to a shareholder for the shares of any class or series of stock, which shares or depository receipts in respect thereof, at the record date fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of the meeting of shareholders to vote upon the plan of merger or consolidation, were listed on a national securities exchange or designated as a national market system security on an interdealer quotation system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

(B) Any sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of a corporation which requires shareholder approval under section 909 (Sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of assets) other than a transaction wholly for cash where the shareholders’ approval thereof is conditioned upon the dissolution of the corporation and the distribution of substantially all of its net assets to the shareholders in accordance with their respective interests within one year after the date of such transaction.

(C) Any share exchange authorized by section 913 in which the corporation is participating as a subject corporation;  except that the right to receive payment of the fair value of his shares shall not be available to a shareholder whose shares have not been acquired in the exchange or to a shareholder for the shares of any class or series of stock, which shares or depository receipt in respect thereof, at the record date fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of the meeting of shareholders to vote upon the plan of exchange, were listed on a national securities exchange or designated as a national market system security on an interdealer quotation system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

(2) Any shareholder of the subsidiary corporation in a merger authorized by section 905 or paragraph (c)of section 907, or in a share exchange authorized by paragraph (g) of section 913, who files with the corporation a written notice of election to dissent as provided in paragraph (c) of section 623.

(3) Any shareholder, not entitled to vote with respect to a plan of merger or consolidation to which the corporation is a party, whose shares will be cancelled or exchanged in the merger or consolidation for cash or other consideration other than shares of the surviving or consolidated corporation or another corporation.

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ATTACHMENT C

June 26, 2006

Board of Directors
Jamaica Central Railways, Inc.
And Subsidiaries

Board of Directors
Green Bus Lines, Inc.
And Subsidiaries

Board of Directors
Triboro Coach Corporation
And Subsidiaries
444 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563

Gentlemen:

You have asked Ryan, Beck & Co. (“Ryan Beck”) to advise you with respect to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the holders of shares of beneficial interest in three sister New York corporations. These companies have historical roots in the operation of private bus routes in New York City, namely Green Bus Lines, Inc., (“Green”), Triboro Coach Corporation (“Triboro”) and Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. (“Jamaica”) (which are collectively referred to as the “Bus Companies”). Ryan Beck has been asked to advise you as to the fairness in valuation in the combination of the Bus Companies, and their subsidiaries, into a single holding company (the “Reorganization”). This would be determined by the allocation of shares of the Reorganized company between Green, Triboro and Jamaica. The Reorganized company shall be known as GTJ REIT, Inc.

Pursuant to the Reorganization, Green shareholders shall receive shares equal to 42.088% of GTJ REIT, Inc. Triboro shareholders shall receive shares equal to 38.287% of GTJ REIT, Inc.  Jamaica shareholders shall receive shares equal to 19.624% of GTJ REIT, Inc.

In arriving at our opinion, we have, among other things:

·        Reviewed Annual Reports for the Bus Companies for the years ending December 31, 2003 - 2005;

·        Reviewed certain interim reports and Quarterly Reports for the Bus Companies;

·        Reviewed certain business, financial and other information regarding the Bus Companies;

·        Reviewed seven appraisals, dated February 2, 2006, prepared by Cushman and Wakefield, Inc., relating to real estate owned by the Bus Companies;

·        Reviewed a valuation, prepared by Empire Valuation Consultants, relating to the fair market value of a minority common stock interest in GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries;

·        Participated in discussions among representatives of the Bus Companies and their financial and legal advisors;

·        Reviewed historical documentation regarding the formation and incorporation of the Bus Companies.

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In connection with our review, we have relied upon the accuracy and completeness of the foregoing financial and other information, including all accounting, legal and tax information. We have not assumed any responsibility for any independent verification of such information and have assumed such accuracy and completeness for purposes of this opinion. With respect to any financial forecast furnished to us by management, we have assumed that it has been reasonably prepared and reflects the best current estimates and judgments of management as to future financial performance. We assume no responsibility for, and express no view as to, financial projections or the assumptions upon which they are based. In arriving at our opinion, we have not prepared any independent evaluations or appraisals of the assets or liabilities of the Bus Companies, including any contingent liabilities.

Our opinion is necessarily based on economic, market, financial and other conditions and the information made available to us as of the date hereof. In addition, we express no view on the terms of the Reorganization. Our opinion does not address the relative merits of the Reorganization or other actions contemplated by the Reorganization compared with other business strategies or transactions that may have been considered by the Bus Companies’ management, their Board(s) of Directors or any committee thereof.

We, Ryan Beck, have been retained by the Board of Directors of the Bus Companies as an independent contractor to determine that the consideration offered the shareholders of the Bus Companies in the Reorganization is fair, from a financial point of view, as of this date. Ryan Beck will receive a fee for its services. A substantial portion is due upon delivery of this opinion.

Prior to these transactions, Ryan Beck did not have an investment banking relationship with the Bus Companies. Ryan Beck may solicit investment banking business from the company formed through the Reorganization in the future.

Our opinion is directed to the Board(s) of Directors of the Bus Companies and does not constitute a recommendation to any shareholder of the Bus Companies as to how shareholders should vote at any shareholder meeting held in connection with the Reorganization. Our opinion is not to be quoted or referred to, in whole or in part, in a registration statement, prospectus, or proxy statement or in any other document, nor shall this opinion be used for any other purposes, without our prior written consent.

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that, as of this date, the consideration offered to the shareholders of the Bus Companies, as provided and described in the Reorganization, is fair to the Bus Companies’ shareholders from a financial point of view.

Very truly yours,
Ryan, Beck & Co.

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COMMAND BUS COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Relative Valuation of Bus Companies

 

 

Interest in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.T.J. Co., Inc.

 

Real Estate

 

Other Assets

 

Total Liabilities

 

Net Asset Value

 

Relative %

 

Green Bus and Subsidiaries

 

 

$

17,958,000

 

 

$

51,800,000

 

$

10,760,888

 

 

$

7,524,189

 

 

$

72,994,699

 

42.088

%

Triboro and Subsidiaries

 

 

$

17,958,000

 

 

$

39,400,000

 

$

14,821,195

 

 

$

5,777,060

 

 

$

66,402,135

 

38.287

%

Jamaica and Subsidiaries

 

 

$

8,979,000

 

 

$

23,100,000

 

$

4,905,965

 

 

$

2,950,002

 

 

$

34,034,963

 

19.624

%

Total

 

 

$

44,895,000

 

 

$

114,300,000

 

$

30,488,048

 

 

$

16,251,251

 

 

$

173,431,797

 

100.0

%

Green Bus Line, Inc. and Subsidiary
Final Balance Sheet (not including Real Estate and GTJ)

Cash

 

$

5,706,873

 

 

 

Investments

 

798,345

 

 

 

Accounts Receivable

 

4,255,670

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

10,760,888

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

7,524,189

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

$

3,236,699

 

 

Real Estate

Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary leased to the City of New York the depot and facilities located at 165-25 147 th  Avenue, Jamaica, New York.

Building and Land Value—$42,600,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidary leased to the City of New York the depot located at 49-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Arverna, New York.

Building and Lane Value—$9,200,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

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Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries

Final Balance Sheet (not including Real Estate and GTJ)

Cash

 

$

5,575,184

 

 

 

Investments

 

2,674,051

 

 

 

Accounts Receivable

 

6,571,960

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

14,821,195

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

5,777,060

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

$

9,044,135

 

 

Real Estate

Triboro leased to the City of New York a bus depot located in East Elmhurst, New York.

      Value - $39,400,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

Jamacia Railways, Inc.

Final Balance Sheet (not including Real Estate and GTJ)

Cash

 

$

1,711,130

 

 

 

Investments

 

297,647

 

 

 

Accounts Receivable

 

2,897,188

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

4,905,965

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

2,950,002

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

$

1,955,963

 

 

Real Estate

Jamaica Bus Holding Corp. leased to the City of New York a bus depot located at 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York.

      Value - $23,200,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

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GTJ Co., Inc.

Valuation Summary

Based on the opinion of Empire Valuation Consultants, LLC, which was engaged to evaluate GTJ Co., Inc., not including real estate, the fair market value of a minority interest in the common stock of GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 2006, is reasonably stated at $29,000 per share, on a post-real estate divested basis.

Common Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

Share Price

 

 

 

Value

200

 

x

 

$29,000

 

=

 

$5,800,000

 

Real Estate

G.T.J. Co., Inc. has leased to Avis Rent-A-Car System an industrial building located at 23-85 87 th  Street East Elmhurst, New York.

      Value - $24,000,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

G.T.J. Co., Inc. owns an industrial building located on 1.39 acres of land located at 612 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.

      Value - $3,200,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

G.T.J. Co., Inc. owns 9.0 acres of excess land located at 612 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.

      Value - $11,800,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

 

G.T.J. Co., Inc. owns a vacant site containing 0.072 acres of land at the North West corner of Rockaway Beach Blvd. and Beach 49 th  Street Arverne, New York.

      Value - $95,000

As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. report dated February 2, 2006.

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GTJ, Co. Inc.

Valuation Summary

Business Value (1)

 

$

5,800,000

 

Real Estate (2)

 

 

 

23-85 87th Street
East Elmhurst, NY

 

$

24,000,000

 

Building at 612 Wortmon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

 

$

3,200,000

 

Vacant land at 612 Wortmon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

 

$

11,800,000

 

Vacant land at Rockaway Beach Blvd. and Beach 49th Street
Arverne, NY

 

$

95,000

 

TOTAL

 

$

44,895,000

 

 

Ownership

Triboro Coach Corp. and Subsidiaries (40.0%)

 

$

17,958,000

 

Jamaica Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries (20.0%)

 

8,979,000

 

Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiaries (40.0%)

 

17,958,000

 

TOTAL

 

$

44,895,000

 


(1)                 Based on the opinion of Empire Valuation Consultants, LLC, dated March 31, 2006.

(2)                 As per the Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. appraisals, dated February 2, 2006.

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GTJ REIT, INC.

15,564,454 Shares of Common Stock

PROSPECTUS

_____________, 2006

Until ___________ (40 days from the date of this Prospectus), all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.




PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 30.                  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Registrant may be exposed to interest rate changes primarily to the extent that long-term debt may be used to acquire properties and make other permitted investments. The Registrant’s interest rate risk management objectives will be to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, the Registrant expects to borrow primarily at fixed rates or variable rates with the lowest margins available and in some cases, with the ability to convert variable rates to fixed rates. With regard to variable rate financing, the Registrant will assess interest rate cash flow risk by continually identifying and monitoring changes in interest rate exposures that may adversely impact expected future cash flows and by evaluating hedging opportunities.

As the Registrant has yet to commence borrowing activities; the board of directors has not yet established policies and procedures regarding our use of derivative financial instruments for hedging or other purposes.

Item 31.                  Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

Set forth below is an estimate of the approximate amount of the fees and expenses payable by the Registrant in connection with the issuance and distribution of the Shares.

Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee

 

$

18,553

 

Printing and postage

 

$

150,000

 

Legal fees and expenses

 

$

500,000

 

Tax advisory fees

 

$

350,000

 

Accounting fees and expenses

 

$

1,200,000

 

Fairness opinion

 

$

100,000

 

Proxy solicitation

 

$

50,000

 

Blue Sky Expenses

 

$

10,000

 

Miscellaneous

 

$

21,447

 

Total

 

$

2,400,000

 


**              To be filed by amendment.

Item 32.                  Sales to Special Parties

None.

Item 33.                  Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

Item 34.                  Indemnification of Directors and Officers

Subject to any applicable conditions set forth under Maryland law or below, (i) no director or officer of the Registrant shall be liable to the Registrant or its stockholders for money damages and (ii) the Registrant shall indemnify and pay or reimburse reasonable expenses in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding to (A) any individual who is a present or former director or officer of the Registrant; or (B) any individual who, while a director or officer of the Registrant and at the request of the Registrant, serves or has served as a director, officer, partner or trustee of another corporation, partnership, joint

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venture, trust, employee benefit plan or any other enterprise; from and against any claim or liability to which such person may become subject or which such person may incur by reason of his service in such capacity.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in clause (i) or (ii) of the paragraph above, the Registrant shall not provide for indemnification of or hold harmless a director (the “Indemnitee”) for any liability or loss suffered by any of them, unless all of the following conditions are met:

(i)    the Indemnitee has determined, in good faith, that the course of conduct that caused the loss or liability was in the best interests of the Registrant;

(ii)   the Indemnitee was acting on behalf of or performing services for the Registrant;

(iii)  such liability or loss was not the result of (A) negligence or misconduct, in the case that the Indemnitee is a director (other than an independent director), or (B) gross negligence or willful misconduct, in the case that the Indemnitee is an independent director;

(iv)  such indemnification or agreement to hold harmless is recoverable only out of net assets and not from stockholders; and

(v)    with respect to losses, liability or expenses arising from or out of an alleged violation of federal or state securities laws, one or more of the following conditions are met: (A) there has been a successful adjudication on the merits of each count involving alleged securities law violations as to the Indemnitee; (B) such claims have been dismissed with prejudice on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction as to the Indemnitee; or (C) a court of competent jurisdiction approves a settlement of the claims against the Indemnitee and finds that indemnification of the settlement and the related costs should be made, and the court considering the request for indemnification has been advised of the position of the Securities and Exchange Commission and of the published position of any state securities regulatory authority in which securities of the Registrant were offered or sold as to indemnification for violations of securities laws.

Neither the amendment nor repeal of the provision for indemnification in our charter, nor the adoption or amendment or amendment of any other provision of our charter or bylaws inconsistent with the provision for indemnification in our charter, shall apply to or affect in any respect the applicability of the provision for indemnification in our charter with respect to any act or failure to act that occurred prior to such amendment, repeal or adoption.

The Registrant shall pay or reimburse reasonable legal expenses and other costs incurred by the directors in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding only if (in addition to the procedures required by the MGCL) all of the following are satisfied: (a) the proceeding relates to acts or omissions with respect to the performance of duties or services on behalf of the Registrant, (b) the legal proceeding was initiated by a third party who is not a stockholder or, if by a stockholder acting in his or her capacity as such, a court of competent jurisdiction approves such advancement and (c) the directors, officers, employees or agents provide the Registrant with written affirmation of his or her good faith belief that he or she has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification and undertake to repay the amount paid or reimbursed by the Registrant, together with the applicable legal rate of interest thereon, if it is ultimately determined that the particular indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification.

Item 35.                  Treatment of Proceeds from Stock Being Registered

None.

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Item 36.                  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)  Index to Financial Statements

The following financial statements of the Registrant are filed as part of this Registration Statement and included in the Prospectus:

GREEN BUS LINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

F-2 - F-33

TRIBORO COACH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

F-34 - F61

JAMAICA CENTRAL RAILWAYS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

F-62 - F-89

GTJ CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

F-90 - F-116

COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.

 

F-117 - F-141

 

(b)  Exhibits:

Exhibit

 

 

Number

 

Exhibit

1.1

 

Merger Agreement and Plan of Merger (included as Attachment A)

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant

3.2

 

Bylaws of the Registrant

4.1

 

Specimen Common Stock Certificate

5.1*

 

Opinion of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

10.1

 

Form of 2006 Incentive Award Plan

10.2

 

Stockholder Rights Plan

10.3

 

Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Green Bus lines, Inc., Command Bus Company, Inc., Triboro Coach Corp., Jamaica Buses, Inc. Varsity Transit, Inc., GTJ Co., Inc. and the City of New York dated November 29, 2005.

10.4

 

Agreement of Lease between Green Bus Holding Corp., Landlord and the City of New York, Tenant: Premises 49-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Arverne, New York for term commencing     .

10.5

 

Agreement of Lease between Green Bus Holding Corp., Landlord and the City of New York, Tenant: Premises 165-25 147 th  Avenue, Jamaica, New York for term commencing     .

10.6

 

Agreement of Lease between Jamaica Bus Holding Corp., Landlord and the City of New York, Tenant: Premises 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York for term commencing     .

10.7

 

Agreement of Lease between Triboro Coach Holding Corp., Landlord and the City of New York, Tenant: Premises 85-01 24 th  Avenue East Elmhurst, New York for term commencing     .

10.8

 

Agreement of Lease betwen GTJ Co., Inc., Landlord and Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., Tenant: Premises 23-85 87 th  Street, East Elmhurst, New York for term commencing     .

10.9

 

Lease by and between GTJ Co., Inc., Landlord and Varsity Bus Co., Inc., Tenant: Premises 626 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, New York and Cozine Avenue, Brooklyn, New York for term commencing     .

23.1*

 

Consent of Ruskin Moscou Faltischeck, PC (included in Exhibit 5.1)

23.2

 

Consent of Weiser, LLP

24.1

 

Power of Attorney (included on Signature Page)

 

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*                     To be filed by amendment.

Item 37.                  Undertakings

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions referred to in Item 34 of this registration statement, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question as to whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act, and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:

(1)   To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

(i)    To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Act;

(ii)   To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement; and

(iii)  To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

(2)   That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3)   That, all post-effective amendments will comply with the applicable forms, rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) in effect at the time such post-effective amendments are filed.

(4)   To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

(5)   That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities:

The undersigned Registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned Registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(i)    Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

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(ii)   Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

(iii)  The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

(iv)  Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

The Registrant undertakes to send to each stockholder at least on an annual basis a detailed statement of any transactions with the officers, directors or their affiliates, and of fees, commissions, compensation and other benefits paid, or accrued to the officers, directors or their affiliates for the fiscal year completed, showing the amount paid or accrued to each recipient and the services performed.

The Registrant undertakes to provide to the stockholders the financial statements required by Form 10-K for the first full year of operations of the Registrant.

The Registrant undertakes to file a sticker supplement pursuant to Rule 424(c) under the Act during the distribution period describing each property not identified in the prospectus at such time as there arises a reasonable probability that such property will be acquired and to consolidate all such stickers into a post-effective amendment filed at least once every three months, with the information contained in such amendment provided simultaneously to the existing stockholders. The post-effective amendment shall include audited financial statements meeting the requirements of Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X only for properties acquired during the distribution period.

The Registrant also undertakes to file, after the end of the distribution period, a current report on Form 8-K containing the financial statements and any additional information required by Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X, to reflect each commitment (i.e., the signing of a binding purchase agreement) made after the end of the distribution period involving the use of 10 percent or more (on a cumulative basis) of the net proceeds of the offering and to provide the information contained in such report to the stockholders at least once each quarter after the distribution period of the offering has ended.

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SIGNATURE PAGE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant certifies that is has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-11 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 26 day of July, 2006.

GTJ REIT, INC.

 

By:

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

Jerome Cooper,

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

By:

/s/ Michael Kessman

 

Michael Kessman

 

Chief Accounting Officer

 

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POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each of the persons whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Jerome Cooper and Paul A. Cooper, and each of them or either of them as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement, or any registration statement for the same offering that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to cause the same to be filed, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby granting to said attorneys-in-fact and agent, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing whatsoever requisite or desirable to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all acts and things that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or either of them, or their substitutes or substitute, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

July 28, 2006

Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

 

/s/ Paul Cooper

 

Vice President and Director

 

July 28, 2006

Paul Cooper

 

 

 

 

/s/ Douglas A. Cooper

 

Vice President and Director

 

July 28, 2006

Douglas A. Cooper

 

 

 

 

/s/ Michael Kessman

 

Chief Accounting Officer (Chief Accounting Officer)

 

July 28, 2006

Michael Kessman

 

 

 

 

/s/ John Feerick

 

Director

 

July 28, 2006

John Feerick

 

 

 

 

/s/ David Jang

 

Director

 

July 28, 2006

David Jang

 

 

 

 

/s/ John J. Leahy

 

Director

 

July 28, 2006

John J. Leahy

 

 

 

 

/s/ Donald M. Schaeffer

 

Director

 

July 28, 2006

Donald M. Schaeffer

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit

 

 

Number

 

Exhibit

 

  1.1

 

 

Merger Agreement and Plan Merger (included as Attachment A)

 

  3.1

 

 

Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant

 

  3.2

 

 

Bylaws of the Registrant

 

  4.1

 

 

Specimen Common Stock Certificate

 

  5.1

*

 

Opinion of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

 

10.1

 

 

Form of 2006 Incentive Award Plan

 

10.2

 

 

Stockholders Rights Plan

 

10.3


 

 

Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Green Bus lines, Inc., Command Bus Company, Inc., Triboro Coach Corp., Jamaica Buses, Inc. Varsity Transit , Inc., GTJ Co., Inc. and the City of New York dated November   29, 2005.

 

10.4

 

 

Agreement of Lease between Green Bus Holding Corp., Landlord and the City of New York, Tenant: Premises 49-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Arverne, New York for term commencing      .

 

10.5

 

 

Agreement of Lease between Green Bus Holding Corp., Landlord and the City of New York, Tenant: Premises 165-25 147 th  Avenue, Jamica, New York for term commencing      .

 

10.6

 

 

Agreement of Lease between Jamaica Bus Holding Corp., Landlord and the City of New York, Tenant: Premises 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York for term commencing      .

 

10.7

 

 

Agreement of Lease between Triboro Coach Holding Corp., Landlord and the City of New York, Tenant: Premises 85-01 24 th  Avenue East Elmhurst, New York for term commencing      .

 

10.8

 

 

Agreement of Lease between GTJ Co., Inc., Landlord and Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., Tenant: Premises 23-85 87 th  Street, East Elmhurst, New York for term commencing      .

 

10.9


 

 

Agreement of Lease between GTJ Co., Inc., Landlord and Varsity Bus Co., Inc., Tenant: Premises 626 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, New York and Cozine Avenue, Brooklyn, New York for term commencing      .

 

23.1

*

 

Ruskin Moscou Faltischeck, P.C. (included in Exhibit 5.1)

 

23.2

 

 

Consent of Weiser, LLP (following this page)

 

24.1

 

 

Power of Attorney (included on Signature Page)

 


*                     To be filed by amendment.

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Exhibit 23.2

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting part of the Registration Statement on Form S-11 of our reports dated July 21, 2006, related to the consolidated financial statements of Green Bus Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary, Triboro Coach Corporation and Subsidiaries, Jamaica Railways, Inc. and Subsidiaries and GTJ Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries and the financial statements of Command Bus Company, Inc. as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005, which appear in such Prospectus. We also consent to the reference to our Firm under the caption “Experts” in such Prospectus.

Weiser LLP
New York, NY
July 28, 2006

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Exhibit 3.1

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF

GTJ REIT, INC.

The undersigned, Michael I. Schnipper, whose address is 1425 Reckson Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556, being at least eighteen (18) years of age, does hereby form a corporation under the general laws of Maryland.

ARTICLE 1
NAME

The name of the corporation is GTJ REIT, Inc. (the “COMPANY”). So far as may be practicable, the business of the Company shall be conducted and transacted under that name. Under circumstances in which the Board determines that the use of the name “GTJ REIT, Inc.” is not practicable, it may use any other designation or name for the Company.

ARTICLE 2
PURPOSES AND POWERS

The purposes for which the Company is formed are to engage in any lawful act or activity (including, without limitation or obligation, qualifying as a real estate investment trust under Sections 856 through 860, or any successor sections, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “CODE”)), for which corporations may be organized under the MGCL and the general laws of the State of Maryland as now or hereafter in force.

ARTICLE 3
RESIDENT AGENT AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE

The name and address of the resident agent for service of process of the Company in the State of Maryland is CSC – Lawyers Incorporating Service Company, 11 East Chase Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.  The address of the Company’s principal office in the State of Maryland is c/o CSC – Lawyers Incorporating Service Company, 11 East Chase Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. The Company may have such other offices and places of business within or outside the State of Maryland as the Board may from time to time determine.

ARTICLE 4
DEFINITIONS

As used in the Charter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:




 

“ACQUISITION EXPENSES” means any and all expenses incurred by the Company or any Affiliate of the Company in connection with the selection, acquisition or development of any Asset, whether or not acquired, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses, travel and communications expenses, costs of appraisals, nonrefundable option payments on property not acquired, accounting fees and expenses, and title insurance premiums.

“ACQUISITION FEE” means any and all fees and commissions, exclusive of Acquisition Expenses, paid by any Person to any other Person (including any fees or commissions paid by or to any Affiliate of the Company) in connection with making or investing in Mortgages or the purchase, development or construction of a Property, including, without limitation, real estate commissions, selection fees, Development Fees, Construction Fees, nonrecurring management fees, loan fees, points or any other fees of a similar nature. Excluded shall be Development Fees and Construction Fees paid to any Person not affiliated with the Sponsor in connection with the actual development and construction of a project.

“AFFILIATE” or “AFFILIATED” means, with respect to any Person, (i) any Person directly or indirectly owning, controlling or holding, with the power to vote, 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such other Person; (ii) any Person 10% or more of whose outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly owned, controlled or held, with the power to vote, by such other Person; (iii) any Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such other Person; (iv) any executive officer, director, trustee or general partner of such other Person; and (v) any legal entity for which such Person acts as an executive officer, director, trustee or general partner.

“APPRAISED VALUE” means value according to an appraisal made by an Independent Appraiser.

“ASSET” means any Property, Mortgage or other direct and indirect investments in equity interests in or loans secured by Real Estate (other than investments in bank accounts, money market funds or other current assets) owned by the Company, directly or indirectly through one or more of its Affiliates, by the Company and any other investment made, directly or indirectly through one or more of its Affiliates or Joint Ventures.

“AVERAGE INVESTED ASSETS” means, for a specified period, the average of the aggregate book value of the Assets, before deducting depreciation, bad debts or other non-cash reserves, computed by taking the average of such values at the end of each month during such period; provided, however, that during such periods in which the Company is obtaining regular independent valuations of the current value of its net assets for purposes of enabling fiduciaries of employee benefit plan stockholders to comply with applicable Department of Labor reporting requirements, “Average Invested Assets” will equal the greater of (i) the amount determined pursuant to the foregoing or (ii) the assets valuation established by the most recent such valuation report(s) without reduction for depreciation, bad debts or other non-cash reserves.

“BOARD” means, collectively, the individuals named in Section 6.1 of the Charter and such other individuals who may be duly elected and qualified to serve as Directors

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thereafter to replace any such individual or fill a vacancy caused by the death, removal or resignation of any such individual or caused by an increase in the number of Directors.

“BYLAWS” means the bylaws of the Company, as the same are in effect from time to time.

“CHANGE OF CONTROL” means any event (including, without limitation, the issue, transfer or other disposition of Shares of capital stock of the Company, merger, share exchange or consolidation) after which any “person” (as that term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-j of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing greater than 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities, respectively; provided, that, a Change of Control shall not be deemed to occur as a result of any widely distributed public offering of the Common Shares.

“CHARTER” means these Articles of Incorporation and any Articles of Amendment, Articles Supplementary or other modification or amendment thereto.

“CLOSING PRICE” on any date shall mean the last sale price for any class or series of the Company’s Shares, regular way, or, in case no such sale takes place on such day, the average of the closing bid and asked prices, regular way, for such Shares, in either case as reported in the principal consolidated transaction reporting system with respect to Shares listed or admitted to trading on the NYSE or, if such Shares are not listed or admitted to trading on the NYSE, as reported on the principal consolidated transaction reporting system with respect to Shares listed on the principal national securities exchange on which such Shares are listed or admitted to trading or, if such Shares are not listed or admitted to trading on any national securities exchange, the last quoted price on The NASDAQ Stock Market, or, if not so quoted, the average of the high bid and low asked prices in the over-the-counter market, as reported by the principal automated quotation system or other quotation service that may then be in use or, if such Shares are not quoted by any such organization, the average of the closing bid and asked prices as furnished by a professional market maker making a market in such Shares selected by the Board.

“CODE” shall have the meaning as provided in Article II herein.

“COMMENCEMENT OF THE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING” shall mean the date that the Securities and Exchange Commission declares effective the registration statement filed under the Securities Act for the Initial Public Offering.

“COMMON SHARES” shall have the meaning as provided in Section 5.1 herein.

“COMPANY” shall have the meaning as provided in Article I herein.

“COMPANY VALUE” shall mean the actual value of the Company as a going concern based on the difference between (a) the actual value of all of its assets as determined in

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good faith by the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, and (b) all of its liabilities as set forth on its then current balance sheet, provided that (i) if such Company Value is being determined in connection with a Change of Control that establishes the Company’s net worth (e.g., a tender offer for the Common Shares, sale of all of the Common Shares or a merger) then the Company Value shall be the net worth established thereby, and (ii) if such Company Value is being determined in connection with a Listing, then the Company Value shall be equal to the number of outstanding Common Shares multiplied by the Closing Price of a single Common Share averaged over a period of 30 trading days during which the Shares are listed or quoted for trading after the date of Listing. For purposes hereof, a “trading day” shall be any day on which the NYSE is open for trading, whether or not the Common Shares are then listed on the NYSE and whether or not there is an actual trade of Common Shares on any such day.

“COMPETITIVE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION” means a real estate or brokerage commission paid for the purchase or sale of a Property that is reasonable, customary and competitive in light of the size, type and location of the Property.

“CONSTRUCTION FEE” means a fee or other remuneration for acting as general contractor and/or construction manager to construct improvements, supervise and coordinate projects or to provide major repairs or rehabilitations on a Property.

“CONTRACT PURCHASE PRICE” means the amount actually paid or allocated in respect of the purchase, development, construction or improvement of a Property or the amount of funds advanced with respect to a Mortgage, or the amount actually paid or allocated in respect of the purchase of other Assets, in each case exclusive of Acquisition Fees and Acquisition Expenses.

“CONVERTIBLE SHARES” shall have the meaning as provided in Section 5.1 herein.

“DEVELOPMENT FEE” means a fee for the packaging of a Property or Mortgage, including the negotiation and approval of plans, and any assistance in obtaining zoning and necessary variances and financing for a specific Property, either initially or at a later date.

“DIRECTOR” means a member of the Company’s Board.

“DISTRIBUTIONS” means any dividends or other distributions of money or other property, pursuant to Section 5.2(iii) hereof, by the Company to owners of Shares, including distributions that may constitute a return of capital for federal income tax purposes.

“GROSS PROCEEDS” means the aggregate purchase price of all Shares sold for the account of the Company through an Offering, without deduction for Selling Commissions, volume discounts, any marketing support and due diligence expense reimbursement or Organization and Offering Expenses.

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“INDEPENDENT APPRAISER” means a Person with no material current or prior business or personal relationship with the Directors and who is a qualified appraiser of Real Property of the type held by the Company or of other Assets as determined by the Board. Membership in a nationally recognized appraisal society such as the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers or the Society of Real Estate Appraisers shall be conclusive evidence of such qualification as to Real Property.

“INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR” means a Director who is not on the date of determination, and within the last two (2) years from the date of determination has not been, directly or indirectly associated with the Sponsor, the Company or any of their Affiliates by virtue of (i) ownership of an interest in the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates, other than the Company, (ii) employment by the Company, the Sponsor or any of their Affiliates, (iii) service as an officer or director of the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates, other than as a Director of the Company, (iv) performance of services, other than as a Director of the Company, or (v) maintenance of a material business or professional relationship with the Sponsor or any of their Affiliates. A business or professional relationship is considered “material” if the aggregate gross revenue derived by the Director from the Sponsor and its Affiliates exceeds five percent (5%) of either the Director’s annual gross income during either of the last two (2) years or the Director’s net worth on a fair market value basis. An indirect association with the Sponsor shall include circumstances in which a Director’s spouse, parent, child, sibling, mother- or father-in-law, son- or daughter-in-law or brother- or sister-in-law is or has been associated with the Sponsor, any of its Affiliates or the Company.

“INITIAL INVESTMENT” means that portion of the initial capitalization of the Company contributed by the Sponsor or its Affiliates pursuant to Section II.A. of the NASAA REIT Guidelines.

“INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING” means the first Offering.

“JOINT VENTURES” means those joint venture or partnership arrangements in which the Company is a co-venturer or general partner, which are established to acquire or hold Assets.

“LEVERAGE” means the aggregate amount of indebtedness of the Company for money borrowed (including purchase money mortgage loans) outstanding at any time, both secured and unsecured.

“LISTING” means the listing of the Common Shares on a national securities exchange or the quotation of the Common Shares by The NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”). Upon such Listing, the Shares shall be deemed Listed.

“MERGER AGREEMENT” means that certain agreement and plan of merger to be entered into by and among the Company, Triboro Coach Corp. (“Triboro”), Jamaica Central Railway (“Jamaica”), Green Bus Lines, Inc. (“Green” and collectively with Triboro and Jamaica, the “Bus Companies”), and three corporations to be formed under the laws of the State of New York for the purpose of merging the Bus Companies.

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“MGCL” means the Maryland General Corporation Law.

“MORTGAGES” means, in connection with mortgage financing provided, invested in or purchased by the Company, all of the notes, deeds of trust, security interests or other evidences of indebtedness or obligations, which are secured or collateralized by Real Property owned by the borrowers under such notes, deeds of trust, security interests or other evidences of indebtedness or obligations.

“NASAA REIT GUIDELINES” means the Statement of Policy Regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts published by the North American Securities Administrators Association.

“NET ASSETS” means the total assets of the Company (other than intangibles) at cost, before deducting depreciation, reserves for bad debts or other non-cash reserves, less total liabilities, calculated quarterly by the Company on a basis consistently applied; provided, however, that during such periods in which the Company is obtaining regular independent valuations of the current value of its net assets for purposes of enabling fiduciaries of employee benefit plan stockholders to comply with applicable Department of Labor reporting requirements, “Net Assets” shall mean the greater of (i) the amount determined pursuant to the foregoing and (ii) the assets’ aggregate valuation established by the most recent such valuation report without reduction for depreciation, bad debts or other non-cash reserves.

“NET INCOME” means for any period, the Company’s total revenues applicable to such period, less the total expenses applicable to such period other than additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves and excluding any gain from the sale of the Assets.

“NET SALES PROCEEDS” means in the case of a transaction described in clause (i) (A) of the definition of Sale, the proceeds of any such transaction less the amount of selling expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company, including all real estate commissions, closing costs and legal fees and expenses. In the case of a transaction described in clause (i) (B) of such definition, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of any such transaction less the amount of selling expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company, including any legal fees and expenses and other selling expenses incurred in connection with such transaction. In the case of a transaction described in clause (i) (C) of such definition, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of any such transaction actually distributed to the Company from the Joint Venture less the amount of any selling expenses, including legal fees and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company (other than those paid by the Joint Venture). In the case of a transaction or series of transactions described in clause (i) (D) of the definition of Sale, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of any such transaction (including the aggregate of all payments under a Mortgage on or in satisfaction thereof other than regularly scheduled interest payments) less the amount of selling expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company, including all commissions, closing costs and legal fees and expenses. In the case of a transaction described in clause (i)(E) of such definition, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of any such transaction less the amount of selling expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company, including any legal fees and expenses

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and other selling expenses incurred in connection with such transaction. In the case of a transaction described in clause (ii) of the definition of Sale, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of such transaction or series of transactions less all amounts generated thereby which are reinvested in one or more Assets within 180 days thereafter and less the amount of any real estate commissions, closing costs, and legal fees and expenses and other selling expenses incurred by or allocated to the Company in connection with such transaction or series of transactions. Net Sales Proceeds shall also include any consideration (including non-cash consideration such as stock, notes or other property or securities) that the Company determines, in its discretion, to be economically equivalent to proceeds of a Sale, valued in the reasonable determination of the Company. Net Sales Proceeds shall not include any reserves established by the Company in its sole discretion.

“NYSE” means the New York Stock Exchange.

“OFFERING” means any public offering of Shares pursuant to an effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act.

“ORGANIZATION AND OFFERING EXPENSES” means any and all costs and expenses incurred by and to be paid from the assets of the Company in connection with the formation, qualification and registration of the Company, and the marketing and distribution of Shares, including, without limitation, total underwriting and brokerage discounts and commissions (including fees of the underwriters’ attorneys), expenses for printing, engraving, amending, supplementing, mailing and distributing costs, salaries of employees while engaged in sales activity, telephone and other telecommunications costs, all advertising and marketing expenses (including the costs related to investor and broker-dealer sales meetings), charges of transfer agents, registrars, trustees, escrow holders, depositories, experts, fees, expenses and taxes related to the filing, registration and qualification of the sale of the Shares under federal and state laws, including taxes and fees, accountants’ and attorneys’ fees.

“PERSON” means an individual, corporation, association, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company or other legal entity.

“PREFERRED SHARES” shall have the meaning as provided in Section 5.1 herein.

“PROPERTY” or “PROPERTIES” means, as the context requires, any or all, respectively, of the Real Property acquired by the Company, either directly or indirectly (including through joint venture arrangements or other partnership or investment interests).

“PROSPECTUS” means the same as that term is defined in Section 2(10) of the Securities Act, including a preliminary prospectus, an offering circular as described in Rule 256 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act, or, in the case of an intrastate offering, any document by whatever name known, utilized for the purpose of offering and selling Securities to the public.

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“REAL PROPERTY” or “REAL ESTATE” means land, rights in land (including leasehold interests), and any buildings, structures, improvements, furnishings, fixtures and equipment located on or used in connection with land and rights or interests in land.

“REIT” means a corporation, trust, association or other legal entity (other than a real estate syndication) that is engaged primarily in investing in equity interests in real estate (including fee ownership and leasehold interests) or in loans secured by real estate or both as defined pursuant to the REIT Provisions of the Code.

“REIT PROVISIONS OF THE CODE” means Sections 856 through 860 of the Code and any successor or other provisions of the Code relating to real estate investment trusts (including provisions as to the attribution of ownership of beneficial interests therein) and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

“ROLL-UP ENTITY” means a partnership, real estate investment trust, corporation, trust or similar entity that would be created or would survive after the successful completion of a proposed Roll-Up Transaction.

“ROLL-UP TRANSACTION” means a transaction involving the acquisition, merger, conversion or consolidation either directly or indirectly of the Company and the issuance of securities of a Roll-Up Entity to the Stockholders of the Company. Such term does not include:

(i)            a transaction involving securities of the Company that have been  for at least twelve (12) months listed on a national securities  exchange or traded through NASDAQ’s National Market System;

(ii)           a transaction involving the conversion to corporate, trust or  association form of only the Company, if, as a consequence of the transaction, there will be no significant adverse change in  any of the following:

(a)          Stockholders’ voting rights;

(b)         the term of existence of the Company;

(c)          Sponsor compensation; or

(d)         the Company’s investment objectives; or

(iii)          the transactions contemplated pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

“SALE” or “SALES” means (i) any transaction or series of transactions whereby  (A) the Company or any subsidiary directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, transfers, conveys, or relinquishes its ownership of any Property or portion thereof, including the lease of any Property consisting of a building only, and including any event with respect to any Property which gives rise to a significant amount of insurance proceeds or condemnation awards; (B) the Company or any subsidiary directly or

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indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, transfers, conveys, or relinquishes its ownership of all or substantially all of the interest of the Company or any subsidiary in any Joint Venture in which it is a co-venturer or partner; (C) any Joint Venture directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) in which the Company or any subsidiary as a co-venturer or partner sells, grants, transfers, conveys, or relinquishes its ownership of any Property or portion thereof, including any event with respect to any Property which gives rise to insurance claims or condemnation awards; (D) the Company or any subsidiary directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, conveys or relinquishes its interest in any Mortgage or portion thereof (including with respect to any Mortgage, all payments thereunder or in satisfaction thereof other than regularly scheduled interest payments) of amounts owed pursuant to such Mortgage and any event which gives rise to a significant amount of insurance proceeds or similar awards; or (E) the Company or any subsidiary directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, transfers, conveys, or relinquishes its ownership of any other Asset not previously described in this definition or any portion thereof, but (ii) not including any transaction or series of transactions specified in clause (i) (A) through (E) above in which the proceeds of such transaction or series of transactions are reinvested in one or more Assets within 180 days thereafter.

“SDAT” shall have the meaning as provided in Section 5.4 herein.

“SECURITIES” means any of the following issued by the Company, as the text requires: Shares, any other stock, shares or other evidences of equity or beneficial or other interests, voting trust certificates, bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, secured or unsecured, convertible, subordinated or otherwise, or in general any instruments commonly known as “securities” or any certificates of interest, shares or participations in, temporary or interim certificates for, receipts for, guarantees of, or warrants, options or rights to subscribe to, purchase or acquire, any of the foregoing.

“SECURITIES ACT” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, or any successor statute thereto. Reference to any provision of the Securities Act shall mean such provision as in effect from time to time, as the same may be amended, and any successor provision thereto, as interpreted by any applicable regulations as in effect from time to time.

“SELLING COMMISSIONS” means any and all commissions payable to underwriters, dealer managers or other broker-dealers in connection with the sale of Shares.

“SHARES” means shares of stock of the Company of any class or series, including Common Shares or Preferred Shares.

“SPONSOR” means any Person which (i) is directly or indirectly instrumental in organizing, wholly or in part, the Company, (ii) will manage or participate in the management of the Company, and any Affiliate of any such Person, other than a Person whose only relationship with the Company is that of an independent property manager and whose only compensation is as such, (iii) takes the initiative, directly or indirectly, in founding or organizing the Company,

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either alone or in conjunction with one or more other Persons, (iv) receives a material participation in the Company in connection with the founding or organizing of the business of the Company, in consideration of services or property, or both services and property, (v) has a substantial number of relationships and contacts with the Company, (vi) possesses significant rights to control Properties, (vii) receives fees for providing services to the Company which are paid on a basis that is not customary in the industry, or (viii) provides goods or services to the Company on a basis which was not negotiated at arm’s-length with the Company.

“STOCKHOLDERS” means the holders of record of the Shares as maintained in the books and records of the Company or its transfer agent.

“TERMINATION OF THE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING” shall mean the date upon which the Reorganization is consummated.

“TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES” means all costs and expenses paid or incurred by the Company, as determined under generally accepted accounting principles, which are in any way related to the operation of the Company or to Company business but excluding (i) the expenses of raising capital such as Organization and Offering Expenses, legal, audit, accounting, underwriting, brokerage, listing, registration, and other fees, printing and other such expenses and tax incurred in connection with the issuance, distribution, transfer, registration and Listing of the Shares, (ii) interest payments, (iii) taxes, (iv) non-cash expenditures such as depreciation, amortization and bad debt reserves, (v) incentive fees paid in compliance with the NASAA REIT Guidelines; (vi) Acquisition Fees and Acquisition Expenses, (vii) real estate commissions on the Sale of Property, and (viii) other fees and expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition, management and ownership of real estate interests, mortgage loans or other property (including the costs of foreclosure, insurance premiums, legal services, maintenance, repair, and improvement of property).

“UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY” means Property in which the Company has an equity interest that was not acquired for the purpose of producing rental or other operating income, that has no development or construction in process and for which no development or construction is planned, in good faith, to commence within one year.

ARTICLE 5
STOCK

SECTION 5.1         AUTHORIZED SHARES.  The total number of Shares that the Company shall have authority to issue is 110,000,000 Shares, of which (i) 100,000,000 Shares shall be designated as common stock, $0.0001 par value per Share (the “COMMON SHARES”); (ii) 10,000,000 Shares shall be designated as preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per Share (the “PREFERRED SHARES”). The aggregate par value of all authorized shares of stock having par value is $11,000.00.  If shares of one class of stock are classified or reclassified into shares of another class of stock pursuant to Section 5.2(ii) or Section 5.4 of this Article V, the number of authorized shares of the former class shall be automatically decreased and the number of shares of the latter class shall be automatically increased, in each case by the number of shares so classified or reclassified, as the case may be, so that the aggregate number of Shares of all

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classes that the Company has authority to issue shall not be more than the total number of Shares set forth in the first sentence of this Article. The Board, with the approval of a majority of the entire Board and without any action by the Stockholders, may amend the Charter from time to time to (i) increase or decrease the aggregate number of Shares, (ii) increase or decrease the number of Shares of any class or series that the Company has authority to issue, or (iii) classify or reclassify any unissued Shares by setting or changing the preferences, conversion or other rights, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions, qualifications or terms and conditions of redemption of such Shares.

SECTION 5.2         COMMON SHARES.

(i)            COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO TERMS OF PREFERRED SHARES. The terms of the Common Shares set forth below shall be subject to the express terms of any series of Preferred Shares.

(ii)           DESCRIPTION. Subject to the provisions of Section 5.8 hereof and except as may otherwise be specified in the terms of any class or series of Common Shares, each Common Share shall entitle the holder thereof to one (1) vote per share on all matters upon which Stockholders are entitled to vote pursuant to Section 10.2 hereof. Shares of a particular class of Common Shares shall have equal dividend, distribution, liquidation and other rights, and shall have no preference, cumulative, preemptive, conversion or exchange rights. The Board may classify or reclassify any unissued Common Shares from time to time in one or more classes or series of stock.

(iii)          DISTRIBUTIONS. The Board from time to time may authorize and the Company may pay to Stockholders such dividends or other Distributions in cash or other property as the Board in its discretion shall determine. The Board shall endeavor to authorize, and the Company may pay, such dividends and Distributions as shall be necessary for the Company to qualify as a REIT under the REIT Provisions of the Code unless the Board has determined, in its sole discretion, that qualification as a REIT is not in the best interests of the Company; provided, however, Stockholders shall have no right to any dividend or Distribution unless and until authorized by the Board and declared by the Company. The exercise of the powers and rights of the Board pursuant to this section shall be subject to the provisions of any class or series of Shares at the time outstanding. The receipt by any Person in whose name any Shares are registered on the records of the Company or by his or her duly authorized agent shall be a sufficient discharge for all dividends or Distributions payable or deliverable in respect of such Shares and from all liability to see to the application thereof.

(iv)          RIGHTS UPON LIQUIDATION.  In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, or any distribution of the assets of the Company, the aggregate assets available for distribution to holders of the Common Shares shall be determined in accordance with applicable law. Each holder of Common Shares shall be entitled to receive, ratably with each other holder of Common Shares, that portion of such aggregate assets available for distribution as the number of outstanding Common Shares held by such holder bears to the total number of outstanding Common Shares then outstanding.

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(v)           VOTING RIGHTS.  Except as may be provided otherwise in the Charter, and subject to the express terms of any series of Preferred Shares, the holders of the Common Shares shall have the exclusive right to vote on all matters (as to which a holder of Common Shares shall be entitled to vote pursuant to applicable law) at all meetings of the Stockholders of the Company.

SECTION 5.3         PREFERRED SHARES.  The Board is hereby expressly granted the authority to authorize from time to time the issuance of one or more series of Preferred Shares. Prior to the issuance of each such class or series, the Board, by resolution, shall fix the number of shares to be included in each series, and the designation, preferences, terms, rights, restrictions, limitations, qualifications and terms and conditions of redemption of the shares of each class or series, if any. The authority of the Board with respect to each series shall include, but not be limited to, determination of the following:

(i)            The designation of the series, which may be by distinguishing number, letter or title.

(ii)           The dividend rate on the shares of the series, if any, whether any dividends shall be cumulative and, if so, from which date or dates, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of dividends on shares of the series.

(iii)          The redemption rights, including conditions and the price or prices, if any, for shares of the series.

(iv)          The terms and amounts of any sinking fund for the purchase or redemption of shares of the series.

(v)           The rights of the shares of the series in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of shares of the series.

(vi)          Whether the shares of the series shall be convertible into shares of any other class or series or any other security of the Company or any other corporation or other entity, and, if so, the specification of such other class or series of such other security, the conversion price or prices or rate or rates, any adjustments thereof, the date or dates on which such shares shall be convertible and all other terms and conditions upon which such conversion may be made.

(vii)         Restrictions on the issuance of shares of the same series or of any other class or series.

(viii)        The voting rights of the holders of shares of the series subject to the limitations contained in this Section 5.3; provided, however, that the voting rights of the holders of shares of any series of Preferred Shares shall not exceed voting rights that bear the same relationship to the voting rights of the holders of Common Shares as the consideration paid to the Company for each Preferred Share bears to the book value of each outstanding Common Share.

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(ix)           Any other relative rights, preferences and limitations on that series, subject to the express provisions of any other series of Preferred Shares then outstanding. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Charter, the Board may increase or decrease (but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding) the number of shares, or alter the designation or classify or reclassify any unissued shares of a particular series of Preferred Shares, by fixing or altering, in one or more respects, from time to time before issuing the shares, the terms, rights, restrictions and qualifications of the shares of any such series of Preferred Shares.

SECTION 5.4         CLASSIFIED OR RECLASSIFIED SHARES.  Prior to issuance of classified or reclassified shares of any class or series, the Board by resolution shall:  (a) designate that class or series to distinguish it from all other classes and series of stock of the Company; (b) specify the number of shares to be included in the class or series; (c) set or change, subject to the provisions of Section 5.8 and subject to the express terms of any class or series of Stock outstanding at the time, the preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions, qualifications and terms and conditions of redemption for each class or series; and (d) cause the Company to file articles supplementary with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland (“SDAT”). Any of the terms of any class or series of stock set or changed pursuant to clause (c) of this Section 5.4 may be made dependent upon facts or events ascertainable outside the Charter (including determinations by the Board or other facts or events within the control of the Company) and may vary among holders thereof, provided that the manner in which such facts, events or variations shall operate upon the terms of such class or series of Stock is clearly and expressly set forth in the articles supplementary filed with the SDAT.

SECTION 5.5         CHARTER AND BYLAWS.  The rights of all Stockholders and the terms of all Shares are subject to the provisions of the Charter and the Bylaws.

SECTION 5.6         GENERAL NATURE OF SHARES.  All Shares shall be personal property entitling the Stockholders only to those rights provided in the Charter, the MGCL or the resolution creating any class or series of Shares. The legal ownership of the Company’s assets and the right to conduct the business of the Company are vested exclusively in the Board; the Stockholders shall have no interest therein other than the beneficial interest in the Company conferred by their Shares and shall have no right to compel any partition, division, dividend or Distribution of the Company or any of the Company’s assets. The death of a Stockholder shall not terminate the Company or give his or her legal representative any rights against other Stockholders, the Board, the Company or the Company’s assets, except the right, exercised in accordance with applicable provisions of the Bylaws, to require the Company to reflect on its books the change in ownership of the Shares. Holders of Shares shall not have any preemptive or other right to purchase or subscribe for any class of securities of the Company that the Company may at any time issue or sell.

SECTION 5.7         ISSUANCE OF SHARE CERTIFICATES.  A Stockholder’s investment shall be recorded on the books of the Company and each stockholder shall be issued a stock certificate. To transfer his or her Shares, a Stockholder shall submit an executed form to the Company, which form shall be provided by the Company upon request. Such transfer will also be recorded on the books of the Company. Upon issuance or transfer of Shares, the

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Company will provide the Stockholder with information concerning his or her rights with regard to such stock, as required by the Bylaws and the MGCL or other applicable law.

SECTION 5.8         RESTRICTIONS ON OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER.

(i)            DEFINITIONS.  For purposes of Section 5.8, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

“BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP” means ownership of Shares by a Person, whether the interest in the Shares is held directly or indirectly (including by a nominee), and shall include interests that would be treated as owned through the application of Section 544 of the Code, as modified by Section 856(h)(1)(B) of the Code. The terms “Beneficial Owner,” “Beneficially Owns” and “Beneficially Owned” shall have the correlative meanings.

“BUSINESS DAY” means any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, that is neither a legal holiday nor a day on which banking institutions in New York City are authorized or required by law, regulation or executive order to close.

“CHARITABLE BENEFICIARY” means one or more beneficiaries of the Trust as determined pursuant to Section 5.8(iii)(f), provided that each such organization must be described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code and contributions to each such organization must be eligible for deduction under each of Sections 170(b)(1)(A), 2055 and 2522 of the Code.

“CODE” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

“COMMON SHARE OWNERSHIP LIMIT” means not more than 9.9% percent of the aggregate number of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company, subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 5.8(ii)(h).

“CONSTRUCTIVE OWNERSHIP” means ownership of Shares by a Person, whether the interest in the Shares is held directly or indirectly  (including by a nominee), and shall include interests that would be treated as owned through the application of Section 318(a) of the Code, as modified by Section 856(d)(5) of the Code. The terms “Constructive Owner,” “Constructively Owns” and “Constructively Owned” shall have the correlative meanings.

“EXCEPTED HOLDER” means a Stockholder for whom an Excepted Holder Limit is created by this Charter (including pursuant to Section 5.3(iv) hereof) or by the Board pursuant to Section 5.8(ii)(g).

“EXCEPTED HOLDER LIMIT” means, provided that the affected Excepted Holder agrees to comply with the requirements established by the Board pursuant to Section 5.8(ii)(g), and subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 5.8(ii)(h), the percentage limit established by the Board pursuant to Section 5.8(ii)(g).

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“MARKET PRICE” on any date means, with respect to any class or series of outstanding Shares, the Closing Price for such Shares on such date or, in the event that no Closing Price is available for such Shares, the fair market value of the Shares, as determined in good faith by the Board.

“OWN OF RECORD” means ownership of Shares as registered on the books of the Company.

“PERSON” means an individual, corporation, partnership, estate, trust (including a trust qualified under Sections 401(a) or 501(c)(17) of the Code), a portion of a trust permanently set aside for or to be used exclusively for the purposes described in Section 642(c) of the Code, association, private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code, joint stock company or other entity and also includes a group as that term is used for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and a group to which an Excepted Holder Limit applies.

“PREFERRED SHARE OWNERSHIP LIMIT” means not more than 9.9% percent of the aggregate number of the outstanding Preferred Shares of the Company, subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 5.8(ii)(h).

“PROHIBITED OWNER” means, with respect to any purported Transfer, any Person who, but for the provisions of Section 5.8(ii)(a), would Beneficially Own or Constructively Own Shares, and if appropriate in the context, shall also mean any Person who would have been the record owner of the Shares that the Prohibited Owner would have so owned.

“RESTRICTION TERMINATION DATE” means the first day after the Commencement of the Initial Public Offering on which the Company determines pursuant to Section 7.2(ii) of the Charter that it is no longer in the best interests of the Company to attempt to, or continue to, qualify as a REIT or that compliance with the restrictions and limitations on Beneficial Ownership, Own of Record, Constructive Ownership and Transfers of Shares set forth herein is no longer required in order for the Company to qualify as a REIT.

“TRANSFER” means any issuance, sale, transfer, gift, assignment, devise or other disposition, as well as any other event that causes any Person to acquire Beneficial Ownership or Constructive Ownership, or any agreement to take any such actions or cause any such events, of Shares or the right to vote or receive dividends on Shares, including (a) the granting or exercise of any option (or any disposition of any option), (b) any disposition of any securities or rights convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or any interest in Shares or any exercise of any such conversion or exchange right and (c) Transfers of interests in other entities that result in changes in Beneficial or Constructive Ownership of Shares; in each case, whether voluntary or involuntary, whether owned of record, Constructively Owned or Beneficially Owned and whether by operation of law or otherwise. The terms “Transferring” and “Transferred” shall have the correlative meanings.

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“TRUST” means any trust provided for in Section 5.8(iii)(a).

“TRUSTEE” means the Person unaffiliated with the Company and a Prohibited Owner, that is appointed by the Company to serve as trustee of the Trust.

(ii)           SHARES.

(a)           OWNERSHIP LIMITATIONS. During the period commencing on the date of the Company’s qualification as a REIT and prior to the Restriction Termination Date, but subject to Section 5.9 hereof:

(I)            BASIC RESTRICTIONS.

(A)          (1) No Person, other than an Excepted Holder, shall Own of Record, Beneficially Own or Constructively Own Common Shares in excess of the Common Share Ownership Limit; (2) no Person, other than an Excepted Holder, shall Own of Record, Beneficially Own or Constructively Own Preferred Shares in excess of the Preferred Share Ownership Limit; and (3) no Excepted Holder shall Own of Record, Beneficially Own or Constructively Own Shares in excess of the Excepted Holder Limit for such Excepted Holder.

(B)           No Person shall Beneficially or Constructively Own Shares to the extent that such Beneficial or Constructive Ownership of Shares would result in the Company being “closely held” within the meaning of Section 856(h) of the Code (without regard to whether the ownership interest is held during the last half of a taxable year), or otherwise failing to qualify as a REIT (including, but not limited to, Beneficial or Constructive Ownership that would result in the Company owning (actually or Constructively) an interest in a tenant that is described in Section 856(d)(2)(B) of the Code if the income derived by the Company from such tenant would cause the Company to fail to satisfy any of the gross income requirements of Section 856(c) of the Code).

(C)           Any Transfer of Shares that, if effective, would result in Shares being beneficially owned by less than 100 Persons (determined under the principles of Section 856(a)(5) of the Code) shall be void ab initio , and the intended transferee shall acquire no rights in such Shares.

(II)           TRANSFER IN TRUST.  If any Transfer of Shares occurs which, if effective, would result in any Person Beneficially Owning or Constructively Owning Shares in violation of Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I)(A) or (B),

(A)          then that number of Shares the  Beneficial or Constructive Ownership of which otherwise would cause such Person to violate Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I)(A) or (B) (rounded to the nearest whole share) shall be automatically transferred to a Trust for the benefit of a Charitable Beneficiary, as described in Section 5.8(iii), effective as of the close of business on the Business Day prior to the date of such Transfer, and such Person shall acquire no rights in such shares; or

(B)           if the transfer to the Trust described in clause (A) of this sentence would not be effective for any reason to prevent the violation of

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Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I)(A) or (B), then the Transfer of that number of Shares that otherwise would cause any Person to violate Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I)(A) or (B) shall be void AB INITIO, and the intended transferee shall acquire no rights in such Shares.

(b)           REMEDIES FOR BREACH.  If the Board or any duly authorized committee thereof shall at any time determine in good faith that a Transfer or other event that has purported to have taken place that would result in a violation of Section 5.8(ii)(a) or that a Person intends to acquire or has attempted to acquire Beneficial or Constructive Ownership of any Shares in violation of Section 5.8(ii)(a) (whether or not such violation is intended), the Board or a committee thereof shall take such action as it deems advisable to refuse to give effect to or to prevent such Transfer or other event, including, without limitation, causing the Company to redeem shares, refusing to give effect to such Transfer on the books of the Company or instituting proceedings to enjoin such Transfer or other event; provided, however, that any Transfer or attempted Transfer or other event in violation of Section 5.8(ii)(a) shall automatically result in the transfer to the Trust described above, and, where applicable, such Transfer (or other event) shall be void AB INITIO as provided above irrespective of any action (or non-action) by the Board or a committee thereof.

(c)           NOTICE OF RESTRICTED TRANSFER.  Any Person who acquires or attempts or intends to acquire Beneficial Ownership or Constructive Ownership of Shares that will or may violate Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I) or any Person who would have owned Shares that resulted in a transfer to the Trust pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.8(ii)(a)(II) shall immediately give written notice to the Company of such event, or in the case of such a proposed or attempted transaction, give at least 15 days prior written notice, and shall provide to the Company such other information as the Company may request in order to determine the effect, if any, of such Transfer on the Company’s status as a REIT.

(d)           OWNERS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION.  From the commencement of the Initial Public Offering and prior to the Restriction Termination Date:

(I)            every owner of more than five percent (or such lower percentage as required by the Code or the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder) of the outstanding Shares, within 30 days after the end of each taxable year, shall give written notice to the Company stating the name and address of such owner, the number of Shares Beneficially Owned and a description of the manner in which such Shares are held. Each such owner shall provide to the Company such additional information as the Company may request in order to determine the effect, if any, of such Beneficial Ownership on the Company’s status as a REIT and to ensure compliance with the Common Share Ownership Limit and Preferred Share Ownership Limit; and

(II)           each Person who is a Beneficial or Constructive Owner of Shares and each Person (including the stockholder of record) who is holding Shares for a Beneficial or Constructive Owner shall provide to the Company such information as the Company may request, in good faith, in order to determine the Company’s status as a REIT and to comply with requirements of any taxing authority or governmental authority or to determine such compliance.

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(e)           REMEDIES NOT LIMITED.  Subject to Section 7.2(ii) of the Charter, nothing contained in this Section 5.8(ii)(e) shall limit the authority of the Board to take such other action as it deems necessary or advisable to protect the Company and the interests of its stockholders in preserving the Company’s status as a REIT.

(f)            AMBIGUITY.  In the case of an ambiguity in the application of any of the provisions of this Section 5.8(ii), Section 5.8(iii), or any definition contained in Section 5.8(i), the Board shall have the power to determine the application of the provisions of this Section 5.8(ii) or Section 5.8(iii) or any such definition with respect to any situation based on the facts known to it. In the event Section 5.8(ii) or (iii) requires an action by the Board and the Charter fails to provide specific guidance with respect to such action, the Board shall have the power to determine the action to be taken so long as such action is not contrary to the provisions of Section 5.8.

(g)           EXCEPTIONS.

(I)            Subject to Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I)(B), the Board, in its sole discretion, may exempt (prospectively or retroactively) a Person from the Common Share Ownership Limit and the Preferred Share Ownership Limit, as the case may be, and may establish or increase an Excepted Holder Limit for such Person if:

(A)          the Board obtains such representations and undertakings from such Person as are reasonably necessary to ascertain that no individual’s Beneficial or Constructive Ownership of such Shares will violate Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I)(B);

(B)           such Person does not and represents that it will not own, actually or Constructively, an interest in a tenant of the Company (or a tenant of any entity owned or controlled by the Company) that would cause the Company to own, actually or Constructively, more than a 9.9% interest (as set forth in Section 856(d)(2)(B) of the Code) in such tenant and the Board obtains such representations and undertakings from such Person as are reasonably necessary to ascertain this fact (for this purpose, a tenant from whom the Company (or an entity owned or controlled by the Company) derives (and is expected to continue to derive) a sufficiently small amount of revenue such that, in the opinion of the Board, rent from such tenant would not adversely affect the Company’s ability to qualify as a REIT, shall not be treated as a tenant of the Company); and

(C)           such Person agrees that any violation or attempted violation of such representations or undertakings (or other action which is contrary to the restrictions contained in Section 5.8(ii)(a) through Section 5.8(ii)(f)) will result in such Shares being automatically transferred to a Trust in accordance with Section 5.8(ii)(A)(II) and Section 5.8(iii).

(II)           Prior to granting any exception pursuant to Section 5.8(ii)(g)(I), the Board may require a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service, or an opinion of counsel, in either case in form and substance satisfactory to the Board in its sole discretion, as it may deem necessary or advisable in order to determine or ensure the Company’s status as a

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REIT. Notwithstanding the receipt of any ruling or opinion, the Board may impose such conditions or restrictions as it deems appropriate in connection with granting  such exception.

(III)         Subject to Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I)(B), an underwriter which participates in an Offering or a private placement of Shares (or Securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) may Beneficially Own or Constructively Own Shares (or Securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) in excess of the Common Share Ownership Limit, the Preferred Share Ownership Limit or both such limits, but only to the extent necessary to facilitate such Offering or private placement.

(IV)         The Board may only reduce the Excepted Holder Limit for an Excepted Holder: (1) with the written consent of such Excepted Holder at any time, or (2) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the agreements and undertakings entered into with such Excepted Holder in connection with the establishment of the Excepted Holder Limit for that Excepted Holder.  No Excepted Holder Limit shall be reduced to a percentage that is less than the Common Share Ownership Limit or the Preferred Share Ownership Limit.

(h)           INCREASE IN COMMON SHARE OWNERSHIP LIMIT AND PREFERRED SHARE OWNERSHIP LIMIT.  The Board may from time to time increase the Common Share Ownership Limit and the Preferred Share Ownership Limit for one or more Persons and decrease the Common Share Ownership Limit and the Preferred Share Ownership Limit for all other Persons; provided, however, that the decreased Common Share Ownership Limit and/or Preferred Share Ownership Limit will not be effective for any Person whose percentage ownership in Shares is in excess of such decreased Common Share Ownership Limit and/or Preferred Share Ownership Limit until such time as such Person’s percentage of Shares equals or falls below the decreased Common Share Ownership Limit and/or Preferred Share Ownership Limit, but any further acquisition of Shares in excess of such percentage ownership of Shares will be in violation of the Common Share Ownership Limit and/or Preferred Share Ownership Limit and, provided further, that the new Common Share Ownership Limit and/or Preferred Share Ownership Limit may not allow five or fewer Persons to Beneficially Own more than 49.9% in value of the outstanding Shares.

(i)            NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS UPON ISSUANCE OR TRANSFER. Upon issuance or transfer of Shares prior to the Restriction Termination Date, the Company shall provide the recipient with a notice containing information about the shares purchased or otherwise transferred, in lieu of issuance of a share certificate, in a form substantially similar to the following:

(I)            The securities of GTJ REIT, INC. (the “COMPANY”) are subject to restrictions on Beneficial and Constructive Ownership and Transfer for the purpose of the Company’s maintenance of its status as a real estate investment trust under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “CODE”). Subject to certain further restrictions and except as expressly provided in this Charter, (i) no Person may Beneficially or Constructively Own Common Shares of the Company in excess of 9.9% of the aggregate number of outstanding Common Shares of the Company unless such Person is an Excepted Holder (in which case the Excepted Holder Limit shall be applicable); (ii) no Person may Own of Record, Beneficially or Constructively Own Preferred Shares of the Company in excess of 9.9% of the aggregate number

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of outstanding Preferred Shares of the Company unless such Person is an Excepted Holder (in which case the Excepted Holder Limit shall be applicable); (iii) no Person may Beneficially or Constructively Own Shares that would result in the Company being “closely held” under Section 856(h) of the Code or otherwise cause the Company to fail to qualify as a REIT; and (iv) no Person may Transfer Shares if such Transfer would result in the Shares of the Company being owned by fewer than 100 Persons. Any Person who Owns of Record, Beneficially or Constructively Owns or attempts to Beneficially or Constructively Own Shares that cause or will cause a Person to Own of Record, Beneficially or Constructively Own Shares in excess or in violation of the above limitations must immediately notify the Company. If any of the restrictions on transfer or ownership are or would be violated, the Shares will be deemed to have automatically transferred to a Trustee of a Trust for the benefit of one or more Charitable Beneficiaries upon such transfer. In addition, the Company may redeem Shares upon the terms and conditions specified by the Board in its sole discretion if the Board determines that ownership or a Transfer or other event may violate the restrictions described above. Furthermore, upon the occurrence of certain events, attempted Transfers in violation of the restrictions described above may be void AB INITIO. All capitalized terms in this notice have the meanings defined in the charter of the Company, as the same may be amended from time to time, a copy of which, including the restrictions on transfer and ownership, will be furnished to each holder of Shares of the Company on request and without charge.

(iii)          TRANSFER OF SHARES IN TRUST.

(a)           OWNERSHIP IN TRUST.  Upon any purported Transfer or other event described in Section 5.8(ii)(a)(II) that would result in a transfer of Shares to a Trust, such Shares shall be deemed to have been transferred to the Trustee as trustee of a Trust for the exclusive benefit of one or more Charitable Beneficiaries. Such transfer to the Trustee shall be deemed to be effective as of the close of business on the Business Day prior to the purported Transfer or other event that results in the transfer to the Trust pursuant to Section 5.8(ii)(a)(II). The Trustee shall be appointed by the Company and shall be a Person unaffiliated with the Company and any Prohibited Owner.  Each Charitable Beneficiary shall be designated by the Company as provided in Section 5.8(iii)(f).

(b)           STATUS OF SHARES HELD BY THE TRUSTEE.  Shares held by the Trustee shall be issued and outstanding Shares of the Company. The Prohibited Owner shall have no rights in the shares held by the Trustee. The Prohibited Owner shall not benefit economically from ownership of any Shares held in trust by the Trustee, shall have no rights to dividends or other distributions and shall not possess any rights to vote or other rights attributable to the Shares held in the Trust.

(c)           DIVIDEND AND VOTING RIGHTS.  The Trustee shall have all voting rights and rights to dividends or other distributions with respect to Shares held in the Trust, which rights shall be exercised for the exclusive benefit of the Charitable Beneficiary. Any dividend or other distribution paid prior to the discovery by the Company that the Shares have been transferred to the Trustee shall be paid by the recipient of such dividend or distribution to the Trustee upon demand and any dividend or other distribution authorized but unpaid shall be paid when due to the Trustee. Any dividend or distribution so paid to the Trustee shall be held in trust for the Charitable Beneficiary. The Prohibited Owner shall have no voting rights with

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respect to shares held in the Trust and, subject to Maryland law, effective as of the date that the Shares have been transferred to the Trustee, the Trustee shall have the authority (at the Trustee’s sole discretion) (i) to rescind as void any vote cast by a Prohibited Owner prior to the discovery by the Company that the Shares have been transferred to the Trustee and (ii) to recast such vote in accordance with the desires of the Trustee acting for the benefit of the Charitable Beneficiary; provided, however, that if the Company has already taken irreversible corporate action, then the Trustee shall not have the authority to rescind and recast such vote. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5.8, until the Company has received notification that Shares have been transferred into a Trust, the Company shall be entitled to rely on its share transfer and other stockholder records for purposes of preparing lists of stockholders entitled to vote at meetings, determining the validity and authority of proxies and otherwise conducting votes of stockholders.

(d)           SALE OF SHARES BY TRUSTEE.  Within 20 days of receiving notice from the Company that Shares have been transferred to the Trust, the Trustee of the Trust shall sell the Shares held in the Trust to a person, designated by the Trustee, whose ownership of the Shares will not violate the ownership limitations set forth in Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I). Upon such sale, the interest of the Charitable Beneficiary in the Shares sold shall terminate and the Trustee shall distribute the net proceeds of the sale to the Prohibited Owner and to the Charitable Beneficiary as provided in this Section 5.8(iii)(d). The Prohibited Owner shall receive the lesser of (1) the price paid by the Prohibited Owner for the Shares or, if the Prohibited Owner did not give value for the Shares in connection with the event causing the Shares to be held in the Trust (e.g., in the case of a gift, devise or other such transaction), the Market Price of the Shares on the day of the event causing the Shares to be held in the Trust and (2) the price per Share received by the Trustee from the sale or other disposition of the Shares held in the Trust. The Trustee may reduce the amount payable to the Prohibited Owner by the amount of dividends and distributions which have been paid to the Prohibited Owner and are owed by the Prohibited Owner to the Trustee pursuant to Section 5.8(iii)(c). Any net sales proceeds in excess of the amount payable to the Prohibited Owner shall be immediately paid to the Charitable Beneficiary. If, prior to the discovery by the Company that Shares have been transferred to the Trustee, such Shares are sold by a Prohibited Owner, then (i) such Shares shall be deemed to have been sold on behalf of the Trust and (ii) to the extent that the Prohibited Owner received an amount for such Shares that exceeds the amount that such Prohibited Owner was entitled to receive pursuant to this Section 5.8, such excess shall be paid to the Trustee upon demand.

(e)           PURCHASE RIGHT IN STOCK TRANSFERRED TO THE TRUSTEE.  Shares transferred to the Trustee shall be deemed to have been offered for sale to the Company, or its designee, at a price per Share equal to the lesser of (i) the price per Share in the transaction that resulted in such transfer to the Trust (or, in the case of a devise or gift, the Market Price at the time of such devise or gift) and (ii) the Market Price on the date the Company, or its designee, accepts such offer. The Company may reduce the amount payable to the Prohibited Owner by the amount of dividends and distributions which has been paid to the Prohibited Owner and are owed by the Prohibited Owner to the Trustee pursuant to Section 5.8(iii)(c). The Company may pay the amount of such reduction to the Trustee for the benefit of the Charitable Beneficiary. The Company shall have the right to accept such offer until the Trustee has sold the shares held in the Trust pursuant to Section 5.8(iii)(d). Upon such a sale to the Company, the interest of the Charitable Beneficiary in the Shares sold shall terminate and the Trustee shall distribute the net proceeds of the sale to the Prohibited Owner.

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(f)            DESIGNATION OF CHARITABLE BENEFICIARIES.  By written notice to the Trustee, the Company shall designate one or more nonprofit organizations to be the Charitable Beneficiary of the interest in the Trust such that (i) the Shares held in the Trust would not violate the restrictions set forth in Section 5.8(ii)(a)(I) in the hands of such Charitable Beneficiary and (ii) each such organization must be described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code and contributions to each such organization must be eligible for deduction under each of Sections 170(b)(1)(A), 2055 and 2522 of the Code.

SECTION 5.9         SETTLEMENTS.  Nothing in Section 5.8 shall preclude the settlement of any transaction with respect to the Common Shares entered into through the facilities of the NYSE or other national securities exchange or automated inter-dealer quotation system on which the Common Shares are Listed.  The fact that the settlement of any transaction occurs shall not negate the effect of any provision of Sections 5.10, and any transfer in such a transaction shall be subject to all of the provisions and limitations set forth in Section 5.8.

SECTION 5.10       SEVERABILITY.  If any provision of Section 5.8 or any application of any such provision is determined to be void, invalid or unenforceable by any court having jurisdiction over the issue, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of Section 5.8 shall not be affected and other applications of such provision shall be affected only to the extent necessary to comply with the determination of such court.

SECTION 5.11       ENFORCEMENT.  The Company is authorized specifically to seek equitable relief, including injunctive relief, to enforce the provisions of Section 5.8.

SECTION 5.12       NON-WAIVER.  No delay or failure on the part of the Company or the Board in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of any right of the Company or the Board, as the case may be, except to the extent specifically waived in writing.

SECTION 5.13       REPURCHASE OF SHARES.  The Board may establish, from time to time, a program or programs by which the Company voluntarily repurchases Shares from its Stockholders; provided, however, that such repurchase does not impair the capital or operations of the Company. The Sponsor, members of the Board or any Affiliates thereof may not receive any fees arising out of the repurchase of Shares by the Company.

SECTION 5.14       DISTRIBUTION REINVESTMENT PLANS.  The Board may establish, from time to time, a Distribution reinvestment plan or plans (each, a “REINVESTMENT PLAN”). Under any such Reinvestment Plan, (i) all material information regarding Distributions to the Stockholders and the effect of reinvesting such Distributions, including the tax consequences thereof, shall be provided to the Stockholders not less often than annually, and (ii) each Stockholder participating in such Reinvestment Plan shall have a reasonable opportunity to withdraw from the Reinvestment Plan not less often than annually after receipt of the information required in clause (i) above.

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ARTICLE 6
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 6.1         NUMBER OF DIRECTORS.

(i)            The stated number of Directors of the Company shall be seven (7), which number may be increased or decreased from time to time pursuant to the Bylaws; provided, however, that such number shall be not fewer than three (3) and not more than fifteen (15), subject to increase or decrease by the affirmative vote of 80% of the members then serving on the Board; provided, however, that there may be fewer than three (3) directors at any time the Company has only one (1) holder of record of its Common Shares. A majority of the Board will be Independent Directors except for a period of up to 60 days after the death, removal or resignation of an Independent Director. Any vacancies, including those which arise by reason of an increase in the number of Directors, will be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors, though less than a quorum. Independent Directors shall nominate replacements for vacancies in the Independent Director positions. No reduction in the number of Directors shall cause the removal of any Director from office prior to the expiration of his term, except as may otherwise be provided in the terms of any Preferred Shares issued by the Company. For the purposes of voting for Directors, each Share of stock may be voted for as many individuals as there are Directors to be elected and for whose election the Share is entitled to be voted. Cumulative voting for Directors is prohibited.

(ii)           The name of the initial Director, who shall serve on the Board until his successor is duly elected and qualified, is Douglas Cooper.

SECTION 6.2         EXPERIENCE.  Each Director, other than Independent Directors, shall have at least three (3) years of relevant experience demonstrating the knowledge and experience required to successfully acquire and manage the type of assets being acquired by the Company. At least one of the Independent Directors shall have three (3) years of relevant real estate experience.

SECTION 6.3         COMMITTEES.  Subject to the MGCL, the Board may establish such committees as it deems appropriate, in its discretion, provided that the majority of the members of each committee are Independent Directors.

SECTION 6.4         TERM.  The initial Board shall consist of seven (7) directors divided into three classes with (a) two (2) directors in each of the first two classes; and (b) three (3) directors in the third class.  The term of office of the first class shall expire initially at the next annual meeting of stockholders; that of the second class at the second succeeding annual meeting and that of the third class at the third succeeding annual meeting.  Thereafter each class of directors shall hold office for a three (3) year term and each director of a class shall hold office until the next annual meeting of members at which his class is to be elected and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Directors may be elected to an unlimited number of successive terms.

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SECTION 6.5                 FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS.  The Directors serve in a fiduciary capacity to the Company and have a fiduciary duty to the Stockholders of the Company.

SECTION 6.6                 RESIGNATION, REMOVAL OR DEATH.  Any Director may resign by written notice to the Board, effective upon execution and delivery to the Company of such written notice or upon any future date specified in the notice. A Director may be removed from office with cause only at a meeting of the Stockholders called for that purpose, by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than sixty six and two-thirds (66 2/3%) percent of the Shares then outstanding and entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, subject to the rights of any Preferred Shares to vote for such Directors (excluding shares which are not permitted to be voted pursuant to Section 10.3 below). The notice of such meeting shall indicate that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of such meeting is to determine if a Director should be removed.

SECTION 6.7                 RIGHTS OF OBJECTING STOCKHOLDERS.  Holders of Shares shall not be entitled to exercise any rights of an objecting stockholder provided for under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of the MGCL unless the Board, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board, shall determine that such rights apply, with respect to all or any classes or series of stock, to one or more transactions or all transactions occurring after the date of such determination in connection with which holders of such Shares would otherwise be entitled to exercise such rights.

ARTICLE 7
POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 7.1         GENERAL.  The business and affairs of the Company shall be managed under the direction of the Board, and the Board shall have full, exclusive and absolute power, control and authority over the Company’s assets and over the business of the Company as if it, in its own right, was the sole owner thereof, except as otherwise limited by the Charter. In accordance with the policies on investments and borrowing set forth in this Article VII and Article IX hereof, the Board shall monitor the administrative procedures, investment operations and performance of the Company to assure that such policies are carried out. The Board may take any action that, in its sole judgment and discretion, is necessary or desirable to conduct the business of the Company.  The Charter shall be construed with a presumption in favor of the grant of power and authority to the Board. Any construction of the Charter or determination made in good faith by the Board concerning its powers and authority hereunder shall be conclusive. The enumeration and definition of particular powers of the Board included in this Article VII shall in no way be limited or restricted by reference to or inference from the terms of this or any other provision of the Charter or construed or deemed by inference or otherwise in any manner to exclude or limit the powers conferred upon the Board under the general laws of the State of Maryland as now or hereafter in force.

SECTION 7.2         SPECIFIC POWERS AND AUTHORITY.  Subject only to the express limitations set forth herein, and in addition to all other powers and authority conferred by the Charter by law, the Board, without any vote, action or consent by the Stockholders, shall

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have and may exercise, at any time or times, in the name of the Company or on its behalf the following powers and authorities:

(i)            INVESTMENTS.  Subject to Article IX and Section 11.6 hereof, the Board shall have the power and authority to invest in, purchase or otherwise acquire and to hold real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, property of any kind wherever located, or rights or interests therein or in connection therewith, all without regard to whether such property, interests or rights are authorized by law for the investment of funds held by trustees or other fiduciaries, or whether obligations the Company acquires have a term greater or  lesser than the term of office of the Directors or the possible termination of the Company, for such consideration as the Board may deem proper (including cash, property of any kind or Securities of the Company); provided, however, that the Board shall take such actions as it deems necessary and desirable to comply with any requirements of the MGCL relating to the types of assets held by the Company.

(ii)           REIT QUALIFICATION.  The Board shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Company and its Stockholders to qualify for U.S. federal income tax treatment in accordance with the REIT Provisions of the Code, unless the Board, in its sole discretion, determines at any time, due to changes in tax legislation or otherwise, that qualification as a REIT is not in the best interests of the Company. Following such REIT qualification, the Board shall use its best efforts to take such actions as are necessary, and may take such actions as it deems desirable (in its sole discretion) to preserve the status of the Company as a REIT; provided, however, that in the event that the Board determines that it no longer is in the best interests of the Company to qualify as a REIT, the Board may revoke or otherwise terminate the Company’s REIT election pursuant to Section 856(g) of the Code. The Board also may determine that compliance with any restriction or limitation set forth in this Charter which is intended to preserve the status of the Company as a REIT, including, without limitation, the restrictions and limitations on stock ownership and transfers in Section 5.8 hereof, is no longer required for REIT qualification and may waive compliance with any such restriction or limitation.

(iii)          SALE, DISPOSITION AND USE OF COMPANY ASSETS.  Subject to Article IX and X and Sections 11.6 and 12.3 hereof, the Board shall have the power and authority to (A) sell, rent, lease, hire, exchange, release, partition, assign, mortgage, grant security interests in, encumber, negotiate, dedicate, grant easements in and options with respect to, convey, transfer (including transfers to entities wholly or partially owned by the Company or any Director) any or all of the Company’s assets, (B) dispose of any or all of the Company’s assets by deeds (including deeds in lieu of foreclosure with or without consideration), trust deeds, assignments, bills of sale, transfers, leases, mortgages, financing statements, security agreements and other instruments for any of such purposes executed and delivered for and on behalf of the Company or the Board by one or more of the Directors or by a duly authorized officer, employee, agent or nominee of the Company, on such terms as it deems appropriate, (C) give consents and make contracts relating to the Company’s assets and their use or other property or matters, (D) develop, improve, manage, use, alter or otherwise deal with the Company’s assets, and (E) rent, lease or hire from others property of any kind; provided, however, that the Company may not use or apply land for any purposes not permitted by applicable law.  In evaluating a potential transaction involving a potential Change of Control of

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the Company by a third party, the Board may consider, among other things, the effect of such potential Change of Control on the Company’s (1) stockholders, employees, suppliers, customers, and creditors, and (2) committees in which offices or other properties are located.

(iv)          FINANCINGS.  The Board shall have the power and authority to borrow or, in any other manner, raise money for the purposes and on the terms it determines, which terms may (i) include evidencing the same by issuance of Securities of the Company and (ii) may have such provisions as the Board may determine; to reacquire such Securities to (A) enter into other contracts or obligations on behalf of the Company; to guarantee, indemnify or act as surety with respect to payment or performance of obligations of any Person and (B) mortgage, pledge, assign, grant security interests in or otherwise encumber the Company’s assets to secure any such Securities of the Company, contracts or obligations (including guarantees, indemnifications and suretyships); and to renew, modify, release, compromise, extend, consolidate or cancel, in whole or in part, any obligation to or of the Company or participate in any reorganization of obligors to the Company; provided, however, that the Company’s Leverage shall be limited by the provisions of Section 8.4(viii) hereof.

(v)           LENDING.  Subject to all applicable limitations in the Charter, the Board shall have the power and authority to lend money or other assets of the Company on such terms, for such purposes and to such Persons as it may determine.

(vi)          ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES.  Subject to the provisions of Article V hereof, the Board may authorize the issuance from time to time of Shares of any class or series, whether now or hereafter authorized, or other Securities, whether now or hereafter authorized, for such consideration as the Board may deem advisable (or without consideration in the case of a stock split or stock dividend), subject to such restrictions or limitations, if any, as may be set forth in the Charter or the Bylaws.

(vii)         EXPENSES AND TAXES.  The Board shall have the power and authority (A) to pay any charges, expenses or liabilities necessary or desirable, in the sole discretion of the Board, for carrying out the purposes of the Charter and conducting the business of the Company, including (1) compensation or fees to Directors, officers, employees and agents of the Company, and to Persons contracting with the Company and (2) any taxes, levies, charges and assessments of any kind imposed upon or chargeable against the Company, the Company’s assets or the Directors in connection therewith and (B) to prepare and file any tax returns, reports or other documents and take any other appropriate action relating to the payment of any such charges, expenses or liabilities.

(viii)        COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT.  The Board shall have the power and authority to collect, sue for and receive money or other property due to the Company; to consent to extensions of time for the payment, or to the renewal, of any Securities or obligations; to engage or to intervene in, prosecute, defend, compound, enforce, compromise, release, abandon or adjust any actions, suits, proceedings, disputes, claims, demands, security interests or things relating to the Company, the Company’s assets or the Company’s affairs; to exercise any rights and enter into any agreements and take any other action necessary or desirable in connection with the foregoing.

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(ix)           DEPOSITS.  The Board shall have the power and authority to deposit funds or Securities constituting part of the Company’s assets in banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, financial institutions and other depositories, whether or not such deposits will draw interest, subject to withdrawal on such terms and in such manner as the Board may determine.

(x)            ALLOCATION; ACCOUNTS.  The Board shall have the power and authority to determine whether moneys, profits or other assets of the Company shall be charged or credited to, or allocated between, income and capital, including whether or not to amortize any premium or discount and to determine in what manner any expenses or disbursements are to be borne as between income and capital (regardless of how such items would normally or otherwise be charged to or allocated between income and capital without such determination); to treat any dividend or other distribution on any investment as, or apportion it between, income and capital; in its discretion to provide reserves for depreciation, amortization, obsolescence or other purposes in respect of any of the Company’s assets in such amounts and by such methods as it determines constitute net earnings, profits or surplus in their discretion; to determine the method or form in which the accounts and records of the Company shall be maintained; and to allocate to the Stockholders’ equity account less than all of the consideration paid for Securities and to allocate the balance to paid-in capital or capital surplus.

(xi)           VALUATION OF ASSETS.  The Board shall have the power and authority to determine the value of all or any part of the Company’s assets and of any services, Securities, property or other consideration to be furnished to or acquired by the Company, and to revalue all or any part of the Company’s assets, all in accordance with such appraisals or other information as are reasonable and necessary, in its sole judgment.

(xii)          OWNERSHIP AND VOTING POWERS.  The Board shall have the power and authority to exercise all of the rights, powers, options and privileges pertaining to the ownership of any of the Company’s assets to the same extent that an individual owner might, including without limitation to vote or give any consent, request or notice or waive any notice, either in person or by proxy or power of attorney, which proxies and powers of attorney may be for any general or special meetings or action, and may include the exercise of discretionary powers.

(xiii)         OFFICERS, ETC.; DELEGATION OF POWERS.  The Board shall have the power and authority to elect, appoint or employ such officers for the Company and such committees of the Board with such powers and duties as the Board may determine, the Company’s Bylaws provide or the MGCL requires; to engage, employ or contract with and pay compensation to any Person (including subject to Section 11.6 hereof, any Director and any Person who is an Affiliate of any Director) as agent, representative, member of an advisory board, employee or independent contractor (including advisors, consultants, transfer agents, registrars, underwriters, accountants, attorneys-at-law, real estate agents, property and other managers, appraisers, brokers, architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors or otherwise) in one or more capacities, to perform such services on such terms as the Board may determine; to delegate to one or more Directors, officers or other Persons engaged or employed as aforesaid or to committees of the Board, the performance of acts or other things (including granting of consents), the making of decisions and the execution of such deeds, contracts, leases

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or other instruments, either in the names of the Company, the Board or as their attorneys or otherwise, as the Board may determine; and to establish such committees as it deems appropriate.

(xiv)        ASSOCIATIONS.  Subject to Section 11.6 hereof, the Board shall have the power and authority to cause the Company to enter into Joint Ventures, general or limited partnerships, participation or agency arrangements or any other lawful combinations, relationships or associations of any kind.

(xv)         REORGANIZATIONS, ETC.  Subject to Sections 12.2 and 12.3 hereof, the Board shall have the power and authority to cause to be organized or assist in organizing any Person under the laws of any jurisdiction to acquire all or any part of the Company’s assets, carry on any business in which the Company shall have an interest or otherwise exercise the powers the Board deems necessary, useful or desirable to carry on the business of the Company or to carry out the provisions of the Charter, to merge or consolidate the Company with any Person; to sell, rent, lease, hire, convey, negotiate, assign, exchange or transfer all or any part of the Company’s assets to or with any Person in exchange for Securities of such Person or otherwise; and to lend money to, subscribe for and purchase the Securities of, and enter into any contracts with, any Person in which the Company holds, or is about to acquire, securities or any other interests.

(xvi)        INSURANCE.  The Board shall have the power and authority to purchase and pay for out of the Company’s assets insurance policies insuring the Stockholders, Company and the Company’s assets against any and all risks, and insuring the Directors and Affiliates of the Company, individually (each an “INSURED”) against all claims and liabilities of every nature arising by reason of each such insured holding or having held any such status, office or position or by reason of any action alleged to have been taken or omitted by the Insured in such capacity, whether or not the Company would have the power to indemnify against such claim or liability, provided that such insurance be limited to the indemnification permitted by Section 11.3 hereof in regard to any liability or loss resulting from negligence, gross negligence, misconduct, willful misconduct or an alleged violation of federal or state securities laws. Nothing contained herein shall preclude the Company from purchasing and paying for such types of insurance, including extended coverage liability and casualty and workers’ compensation, as would be customary for any Person owning comparable assets and engaged in a similar business, or from naming the Insured as an additional insured party thereunder, provided that such addition does not add to the premiums payable by the Company.

(xvii)       DISTRIBUTIONS.  The Board shall have the power and authority to authorize dividends for declaration and payment by the Company or other Distributions to Stockholders, subject to the provisions of Section 5.2 hereof.

(xviii)      DISCONTINUE OPERATIONS; BANKRUPTCY.  The Board shall have the power and authority to discontinue the operations of the Company (subject to Section 12.2 hereof); to petition or apply for relief under any provision of federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization laws or similar laws for the relief of debtors; to permit any Property to be foreclosed upon without raising any legal or equitable defenses that may be available to the Company or the Directors or otherwise defending or responding to such foreclosure; to confess

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judgment against the Company (as hereinafter defined); or to take such other action with respect to indebtedness or other obligations of the Directors, the Company’s assets or the Company as the Board, in such capacity, and in its discretion may determine.

(xix)         FISCAL YEAR.  Subject to the Code, the Board shall have the power and authority to adopt, and from time to time to change, the fiscal year for the Company.

(xx)          SEAL.  The Board shall have the power and authority to adopt and use a seal, but the use of a seal shall not be required for the execution of instruments or obligations of the Company.

(xxi)         BYLAWS.  The Board shall have the exclusive power and authority to adopt, implement and from time to time alter, amend or repeal the Bylaws.

(xxii)        LISTING SHARES.  The Board shall have the power and authority to cause the Listing of the Shares at any time after completion of the Initial Public Offering but in no event shall such Listing occur more than six (6) years after the Termination of the Initial Public Offering unless a majority of the Board and a majority of the Independent Directors shall approve otherwise and set a future date for such Listing with any such extension or subsequent extension subject to the Board’s power to extend such date.

(xxiii)       FURTHER POWERS.  The Board shall have the power and authority to do all other acts and things and execute and deliver all instruments incident to the foregoing powers, and to exercise all powers that it deems necessary, useful or desirable to carry on the business of the Company or to carry out the provisions of the Charter, even if such powers are not specifically provided hereby.

SECTION 7.3         DETERMINATION BY BOARD OF BEST INTEREST OF COMPANY.  The determination as to any of the following matters, made in good faith by or pursuant to the direction of the Board consistent with the Charter, shall be final and conclusive and shall be binding upon the Company and every holder of its Stock: the amount of the net income of the Company for any period and the amount of assets at any time legally available for the payment of dividends, redemption of its Stock or the payment of other Distributions on its Stock; the amount of paid-in surplus, net assets, other surplus, annual or other cash flow, funds from operations, net profit, net assets in excess of capital, undivided profits or excess of profits over losses on sales of assets; the amount, purpose, time of creation, increase or decrease, alteration or cancellation of any reserves or charges and the propriety thereof (whether or not any obligation or liability for which such reserves or charges shall have been created shall have been paid or discharged); any interpretation of the terms, preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers or rights, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or distributions, qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption of any class or series of Shares; the fair value, or any sale, bid or asked price to be applied in determining the fair value, of any asset owned or held by the Company or of any Shares; the number of Shares of any class; any matter relating to the acquisition, holding and disposition of any assets by the Company; any matter relating to the qualification of the Company as a REIT or election of a different tax status for the Company; or any other matter relating to the business and affairs of the Company or required or permitted by applicable law, the Charter or Bylaws or otherwise to be determined by the Board.

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ARTICLE 8
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND LIMITATIONS

SECTION 8.1         INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES.  The Company’s primary investment objectives are:  (i) to preserve, protect and return the capital invested by the Stockholders; (ii) to realize capital appreciation upon the ultimate sale of the Assets; and (iii) to maximize net cash available from operations such that cash is available for Distribution.  The sheltering from tax of income from other sources is not an objective of the Company. Subject to the restrictions set forth herein, the Board will use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct the affairs of the Company in such a manner as to continue to qualify the Company for the tax treatment provided in the REIT Provisions of the Code unless and until the Board determines, in its sole discretion, that REIT qualification is not in the best interests of the Company; provided, however, that no Director, officer, employee or agent of the Company shall be liable for any act or omission resulting in the loss of tax benefits under the Code, except to the extent provided in Section 12.2 hereof.

SECTION 8.2         REVIEW OF OBJECTIVES.  The Independent Directors shall review the investment policies of the Company with sufficient frequency (not less often than annually) to determine that the policies being followed by the Company are in the best interests of its Stockholders. Each such determination and the basis therefor shall be set forth in the minutes of the meetings of the Board.

SECTION 8.3         CERTAIN PERMITTED INVESTMENTS.

(i)            The Company may invest in Assets, as defined in Article IV hereof.

(ii)           The Company may invest in Joint Ventures with the Sponsor, one or more Directors or any Affiliate, only if a majority of Directors (including a majority of Independent Directors) not otherwise interested in the transaction, approve such investment as being fair and reasonable to the Company and on substantially the same terms and conditions as those received by the other joint venturers.

(iii)          Subject to any limitations in Section 9.4, the Company may invest in equity securities only if a majority of Directors (including a majority of Independent Directors) not otherwise interested in the transaction approve such investment as being fair, competitive and commercially reasonable.

SECTION 8.4         INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS.  In addition to other investment restrictions imposed by the Board from time to time, consistent with the Company’s objective of qualifying as a REIT, the following shall apply to the Company’s investments:

(i)            Not more than 10% of the Company’s total assets shall be invested in Unimproved Real Property or mortgage loans on Unimproved Real Property.

(ii)           The Company shall not invest in commodities or commodity future contracts. This limitation is not intended to apply to futures contracts, when used solely for

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hedging purposes in connection with the Company’s ordinary business of investing in real estate assets and mortgages.

(iii)          The Company shall not invest in or make any Mortgage unless an appraisal is obtained concerning the underlying property except for those loans insured or guaranteed by a government or government agency. In cases in which a majority of Independent Directors so determine, and in all cases in which the transaction is with the Sponsor, Directors, or any Affiliates thereof, such appraisal of the underlying property must be obtained from an Independent Appraiser. Such appraisal shall be maintained in the Company’s records for at least five (5) years and shall be available for inspection and duplication by any Stockholder. In addition to the appraisal, a mortgagee’s or owner’s title insurance policy or commitment as to the priority of the mortgage or condition of the title must be obtained.

(iv)          The Company shall not make or invest in any Mortgage, including a construction loan, on any one (1) property if the aggregate amount of all mortgage loans outstanding on the property, including the loans of the Company, would exceed an amount equal to eighty-five percent (85%) of the appraised value of the property as determined by appraisal unless substantial justification exists as determined by the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors. For purposes of this subsection, the “aggregate amount of all mortgage loans outstanding on the property, including the loans of the Company” shall include all interest (excluding contingent participation in income and/or appreciation in value of the mortgaged property), the current payment of which may be deferred pursuant to the terms of such loans, to the extent that deferred interest on each loan exceeds five percent (5%) per annum of the principal balance of the loan.

(v)           The Company shall not invest in indebtedness secured by a mortgage on real property which is subordinate to the lien or other indebtedness of any Director, the Sponsor or any Affiliate of the Company.

(vi)          A majority of the Directors shall authorize the consideration to be paid for each Asset, ordinarily based on the fair market value of the Asset. If a majority of the Independent Directors determine, or if the Asset is acquired from a Director, the Sponsor or their Affiliates, such fair market value shall be determined by a qualified Independent Appraiser selected by the Independent Directors.

(vii)         The aggregate Leverage shall be reasonable in relation to the Net Assets and shall be reviewed by the Board at least quarterly. The maximum amount of such Leverage shall not exceed three hundred percent (300%) of the Net Assets as of the date of any borrowing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Leverage may exceed such limit if any excess in borrowing over such 300% level is approved by a majority of the Independent Directors. Any such excess borrowing shall be disclosed to Stockholders in the next quarterly report of the Company following such borrowing, along with justification for such excess.

(viii)        The Company will not make any investment that the Company believes will be inconsistent with its objectives of qualifying and remaining qualified as a REIT unless and until the Board determines, in its sole discretion, that REIT qualification is not in the best interests of the Company.

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ARTICLE 9
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

SECTION 9.1         SALES AND LEASES TO COMPANY.  The Company may purchase or lease an Asset or Assets from the Sponsor, a Director, or any Affiliate thereof upon a finding by a majority of Directors (including a majority of Independent Directors) not otherwise interested in the transaction that such transaction is fair and reasonable to the Company and at a price to the Company no greater than the cost of the Asset to such Sponsor, Director or Affiliate, or, if the price to the Company is in excess of such cost, that substantial justification for such excess exists and such excess is reasonable.  In no event shall the purchase price of any Property to the Company exceed its current appraised value.

SECTION 9.2         SALES AND LEASES TO THE SPONSOR, DIRECTORS OR AFFILIATES.  A Sponsor, Director or Affiliate thereof may purchase or lease Assets from the Company if a majority of Directors (including a majority of Independent Directors) not otherwise interested in the transaction determine that the transaction is fair and reasonable to the Company.

SECTION 9.3         OTHER TRANSACTIONS.  The Company shall not make loans to the Sponsor, Directors or any Affiliates thereof except Mortgages pursuant to Section 8.4(iii) hereof or loans to wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. The Sponsor, Directors and any Affiliates thereof shall not make loans to the Company, or to joint ventures in which the Company is a co-venturer, unless approved by a majority of the Directors (including a majority of the Independent Directors) not otherwise interested in such transaction as fair, competitive, and commercially reasonable, and no less favorable to the Company than comparable loans between unaffiliated parties.

ARTICLE 10
STOCKHOLDERS

SECTION 10.1       MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS.  There shall be an annual meeting of the Stockholders, to be held at such time and place as shall be determined by or in the manner prescribed in the Bylaws, at which the Directors shall be elected and any other proper business may be conducted. The annual meeting will be held on a date that is a reasonable period of time following the distribution of the Company’s annual report to Stockholders but not less than thirty (30) days after delivery of such report. A majority of Stockholders present in person or by proxy at an annual meeting at which a quorum is present, may, without the necessity for concurrence by the Board, vote to elect the Directors. A quorum shall be fifty percent (50%) of the then outstanding Shares. Special meetings of Stockholders may be called in the manner provided in the Bylaws, including by the president or by a majority of the Directors or a majority of the Independent Directors, and shall be called by an officer of the Company upon written request of Stockholders holding in the aggregate not less than twenty five percent (25%) of the outstanding Shares entitled to be voted on any issue proposed to be considered at any such special meeting. Notice of any special meeting of Stockholders shall be given as provided in the Bylaws, and the special meeting shall be held not less than 15 days nor more than 60 days after

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the delivery of such notice. If the meeting is called by written request of Stockholders as described in this Section 10.1, the special meeting shall be held at the time and place specified in the Stockholder request; provided, however, that if none is so specified, at such time and place convenient to the Stockholders. If there are no Directors, the officers of the Company shall promptly call a special meeting of the Stockholders entitled to vote for the election of successor Directors. Any meeting may be adjourned and reconvened as the Board may determine or as otherwise provided in the Bylaws.

SECTION 10.2       VOTING RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS.  Subject to the provisions of any class or series of Shares then outstanding and the mandatory provisions of any applicable laws or regulations, the Stockholders shall be entitled to vote only on the following matters: (a) election or removal of Directors, without the necessity for concurrence by the Board, as provided in Sections 10.1, 6.4 and 6.6 hereof; (b) amendment of the Charter, without the necessity for concurrence by the Board, as provided in Section 12.1 hereof; (c) reorganization of the Company as provided in Section 12.2 hereof; (d) merger, consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, as provided in Section 12.3 hereof; (e) dissolution of the Company, without the necessity for concurrence by the Board; and (f) such other matters with respect to which the Board has adopted a resolution declaring that a proposed action is advisable and declaring that the matter be submitted to the Stockholders for approval or ratification. Except with respect to the foregoing matters, no action taken by the Stockholders at any meeting shall in any way bind the Board.

SECTION 10.3       VOTING LIMITATIONS ON SHARES HELD BY THE DIRECTORS AND AFFILIATES.  With respect to Shares owned by any Director, or any of their Affiliates, neither such Director(s), nor any of their Affiliates may vote or consent on matters submitted to the Stockholders regarding the removal of such Director(s) or any of their Affiliates or any transaction between the Company and any of them. In determining the requisite percentage in interest of Shares necessary to approve a matter on which such Director(s) and any of their Affiliates may not vote or consent, any Shares owned by any of them shall not be included.

SECTION 10.4       RIGHT OF INSPECTION.  Any Stockholder and any designated representative thereof shall be permitted access to the records of the Company to which it is entitled under applicable law at all reasonable times, and may inspect and copy any of them for a reasonable charge. Inspection of the Company books and records by the office or agency administering the securities laws of a jurisdiction shall be provided upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours.

SECTION 10.5       ACCESS TO STOCKHOLDER LIST.  An alphabetical list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the Stockholders of the Company, along with the number of Shares held by each of them (the “STOCKHOLDER LIST”), shall be maintained as part of the books and records of the Company and shall be available for inspection by any Stockholder or the Stockholder’s designated agent at the home office of the Company upon the request of the Stockholder. The Stockholder List shall be updated at least quarterly to reflect changes in the information contained therein. A copy of such list shall be mailed to any Stockholder so requesting within ten (10) days of receipt by the Company of the request.  The copy of the Stockholder List shall be printed in alphabetical order, on white paper, and in a

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readily readable type size (in no event smaller than 10-point type).  The Company may impose a reasonable charge for expenses incurred in reproduction pursuant to the Stockholder request.  A Stockholder may request a copy of the Stockholder List in connection with matters relating to Stockholders’ voting rights, and the exercise of Stockholder rights under federal proxy laws.

If the Board neglects or refuses to exhibit, produce or mail a copy of the Stockholder List as requested, the Board, as the case may be, shall be liable to any Stockholder requesting the list for the costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by that Stockholder for compelling the production of the Stockholder List, and for actual damages suffered by any Stockholder by reason of such refusal or neglect. It shall be a defense that the actual purpose and reason for the requests for inspection or for a copy of the Stockholder List is to secure such list of Stockholders or other information for the purpose of selling such list or copies thereof, or of using the same for a commercial purpose other than in the interest of the applicant as a Stockholder relative to the affairs of the Company. The Company may require the Stockholder requesting the Stockholder List to represent that the list is not requested for a commercial purpose unrelated to the Stockholder’s interest in the Company. The remedies provided hereunder to Stockholders requesting copies of the Stockholder List are in addition, to and shall not in any way limit, other remedies available to Stockholders under federal law, or the laws of any state.

SECTION 10.6       REPORTS.  The Directors, including the Independent Directors, shall take reasonable steps to insure that the Company shall cause to be prepared and mailed or delivered to each Stockholder as of a record date after the end of the fiscal year and each holder of other publicly held Securities within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of the fiscal year to which it relates an annual report for each fiscal year ending after the Commencement of the Initial Public Offering that shall include financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles which are audited and reported on by independent certified public accountants.

ARTICLE 11
LIABILITY OF STOCKHOLDERS, DIRECTORS,
AND AFFILIATES; TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN
AFFILIATES AND THE COMPANY

SECTION 11.1       LIMITATION OF STOCKHOLDER LIABILITY.  No Stockholder shall be liable for any debt, claim, demand, judgment or obligation of any kind of, against or with respect to the Company by reason of his being a Stockholder, nor shall any Stockholder be subject to any personal liability whatsoever, in tort, contractor otherwise, to any Person in connection with the Company’s assets or the affairs of the Company by reason of his being a Stockholder.

SECTION 11.2       LIMITATION OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER LIABILITY.  To the maximum extent that Maryland law in effect from time to time permits limitation of the liability of directors and officers of a corporation, no director or officer of the Company shall be

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liable to the Company or its Stockholders for money damages. Neither the amendment nor repeal of this Section 11.2, nor the adoption or amendment of any other provision of the Charter or Bylaws inconsistent with this Section 11.2, shall apply to or affect in any respect the applicability of the preceding sentence with respect to any act or failure to act which occurred prior to such amendment, repeal or adoption.

SECTION 11.3       INDEMNIFICATION.

(i)            The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless a Director, officer, employee, agent, or Affiliate (the “INDEMNITEE”) against any or all losses or liabilities reasonably incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with or by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted to be performed on behalf of the Company in such capacity, provided, that the Indemnitee has determined, in good faith, that the course of conduct that caused the loss or liability was in the best interests of the Company. The Company shall not indemnify or hold harmless the Indemnitee if: (a) in the case that the Indemnitee is a Director (other than an Independent Director) or an Affiliate, the loss or liability was the result of negligence or misconduct by the Indemnitee, or (b) in the case that the Indemnitee is an Independent Director, the loss or liability was the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Indemnitee. Any indemnification of expenses or agreement to hold harmless may be paid only out of the net assets of the Company, and no portion may be recoverable from the Stockholders.

(ii)           The Company shall not provide indemnification for any loss, liability or expense arising from or out of an alleged violation of federal or state securities laws by such party unless one or more of the following conditions are met: (a) there has been a successful adjudication on the merits of each count involving alleged material securities law violations as to the Indemnitee, (b) such claims have been dismissed with prejudice on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction as to the Indemnitee; or (c) a court of competent jurisdiction approves a settlement of the claims against the Indemnitee and finds that indemnification of the settlement and the related costs should be made, and the court considering the request for indemnification has been advised of the position of the Securities and Exchange Commission and of the published position of any state securities regulatory authority in which Securities were offered or sold as to indemnification for violations of securities laws.

(iii)          Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the provisions of subsection (i) and (ii) above of this Section, the Company shall not indemnify or hold harmless an Indemnitee if it is established that: (a) the act or omission was material to the loss or liability and was committed in bad faith or was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty, (b) the Indemnitee actually received an improper personal benefit in money, property or services, (c) in the case of any criminal proceeding, the Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that the act or omission was unlawful, or (d) in a proceeding by or in the right of the Company, the Indemnitee shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Company.

(iv)          The Board may take such action as is necessary to carry out this Section 11.3 and is expressly empowered to adopt, approve and amend from time to time Bylaws, resolutions or contracts implementing such provisions. No amendment of the Charter or repeal of any of its provisions shall limit or eliminate the right of indemnification provided hereunder with respect to acts or omissions occurring prior to such amendment or repeal.

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SECTION 11.4       PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.  The Company shall pay or reimburse reasonable legal expenses and other costs incurred by an Indemnitee in advance of final disposition of a proceeding if all of the following are satisfied: (i) the proceeding relates to acts or omissions with respect to the performance of duties or services on behalf of the Company, (ii) the Indemnitee provides the Company with written affirmation of the Indemnitee’s good faith belief that the Indemnitee has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification by the Company as authorized by Section 11.3 hereof, (iii) the legal proceeding was initiated by a third party who is not a Stockholder or, if by a Stockholder of the Company acting in his or her capacity as such, a court of competent jurisdiction approves such advancement, and (iv) the Indemnitee provides the Company with a written agreement to repay the amount paid or reimbursed by the Company, together with the applicable legal rate of interest thereon, if it is ultimately determined that the Indemnitee did not comply with the requisite standard of conduct and is not entitled to indemnification. Any indemnification payment or reimbursement of expenses will be furnished in accordance with the procedures in Section 2-418(e) of the MGCL or any successor statute.

SECTION 11.5       EXPRESS EXCULPATORY CLAUSES IN INSTRUMENTS.  Neither the Stockholders nor the Directors, officers, employees or agents of the Company shall be liable under any written instrument creating an obligation of the Company by reason of their being Stockholders, Directors, officers, employees or agents of the Company, and all Persons shall look solely to the Company’s assets for the payment of any claim under or for the performance of that instrument. The omission of the foregoing exculpatory language from any instrument shall not affect the validity or enforceability of such instrument and shall not render any Stockholder, Director, officer, employee or agent liable thereunder to any third party, nor shall the Directors or any officer, employee or agent of the Company be liable to anyone as a result of such omission.

SECTION 11.6       TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.  The Company shall not engage in transactions with the Sponsor, a Director or any of the Company’s Affiliates, except to the extent that each such transaction has, after disclosure of such affiliation, been approved or ratified by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors (including a majority of the Independent Directors) not Affiliated with the Person who is party to the transaction and:

(i)            The transaction is fair and reasonable to the Company.

(ii)           The terms and conditions of such transaction are not less favorable to the Company than those available from unaffiliated third parties.

(iii)          If an acquisition is involved, the total consideration is not in excess of the appraised value of the Property being acquired, as determined by an Independent Appraiser.

ARTICLE 12
AMENDMENT; REORGANIZATION; MERGER, ETC.

SECTION 12.1       AMENDMENT.  The Company reserves the right from time to time to make any amendment to its Charter, now or hereafter authorized by law, including any

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amendment altering the terms or contract rights, as expressly set forth in the Charter, of any shares of outstanding stock. All rights and powers conferred by the Charter on Stockholders, Directors and officers are granted subject to this reservation. Except as otherwise provided in the Charter, and to the extent otherwise permitted by Maryland law, any amendment to the Charter shall be valid only if approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter, including without limitation, (1) any amendment which would adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the Stockholders and (2) any amendment to Article IX, Article X, Article XII, Article XIV, Sections 6.2, 6.5, 6.6, 12.2 and 12.3 hereof and this Section 12.1(or any other amendment of the Charter that would have the effect of amending such sections).

SECTION 12.2       REORGANIZATION.  Subject to the provisions of any class or series of Shares at the time outstanding, the Board shall have the power (i) to cause the organization of a corporation, association, trust or other organization to takeover the Company’s assets and to carry on the affairs of the Company, or (ii) to merge the Company into, or sell, convey and transfer the Company’s assets to any such corporation, association, trust or organization in exchange for securities thereof or beneficial interests therein, and the assumption by the transferee of the liabilities of the Company, and upon the occurrence of (i) or (ii) above, terminate the Company and deliver such securities or beneficial interests ratably among the Stockholders according to the respective rights of the class or series of Shares held by them; provided, however, that, except as permitted by law, any such action shall have been approved, at a meeting of the Stockholders called for that purpose, by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than a majority of the Shares then outstanding and entitled to vote thereon.

SECTION 12.3       MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR SALE OF COMPANY ASSETS.  Subject to the provisions of any class or series of Shares then outstanding, the Board shall have the power to (i) merge the Company into another entity, (ii) consolidate the Company with one (1) or more other entities into a new entity; (iii) sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; or (iv) dissolve or liquidate the Company, other than before the initial investment in Assets; provided, however, that, except as permitted by law, such action shall have been approved, at a meeting of the Stockholders called for that purpose, by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than a majority of the Shares then outstanding and entitled to vote thereon. Any such transaction involving an Affiliate of the Company also must be approved by a majority of the Directors (including a majority of the Independent Directors) not otherwise interested in such transaction as fair and reasonable to the Company and on terms and conditions not less favorable to the Company than those available from unaffiliated third parties.

In connection with any proposed Roll-Up Transaction, an appraisal of all of the Company’s assets shall be obtained from a competent Independent Appraiser. The Company’s assets shall be appraised on a consistent basis, and the appraisal shall be based on the evaluation of all relevant information and shall indicate the value of the assets as of a date immediately prior to the announcement of the proposed Roll-Up Transaction. The appraisal shall assume an orderly liquidation of the assets over a 12-month period. The terms of the engagement of the Independent Appraiser shall clearly state that the engagement is for the benefit of the Company and the Stockholders. A summary of the appraisal, indicating all material assumptions underlying the appraisal, shall be included in a report to Stockholders in connection with a

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proposed Roll-Up Transaction.  In connection with a proposed Roll-Up Transaction, the person sponsoring the Roll-Up Transaction shall offer to Stockholders who vote against the proposed Roll-Up Transaction the choice of:

(i)            accepting the securities of a Roll-Up Entity offered in the proposed Roll-Up Transaction; or

(ii)           one of the following:

(a)           remaining as Stockholders of the Company and preserving their interests therein on the same terms and conditions as existed previously; or

(b)           receiving cash in an amount equal to the Stockholder’s pro rata share of the appraised value of the net assets of the Company.

The Company is prohibited from participating in any proposed Roll-Up Transaction:

(i)            that would result in the Stockholders having voting rights in a Roll-Up Entity that are less than the rights provided for in Article X hereof;

(ii)           that includes provisions that would operate as a material impediment to, or frustration of, the accumulation of Shares by any purchaser of the securities of the Roll-Up Entity (except to the minimum extent necessary to preserve the tax status of the Roll-Up Entity), or which would limit the ability of an investor to exercise the voting rights of its securities of the Roll-Up Entity on the basis of the number of Shares held by that investor;

(iii)          in which investor’s rights to access of records of the Roll-Up Entity will be less than those described in Sections 10.5 and 10.6 hereof; or

(iv)          in which any of the costs of the Roll-Up Transaction would be borne by the Company if the Roll-Up Transaction is not approved by the Stockholders.

ARTICLE 13
RESERVED

ARTICLE 14
MISCELLANEOUS

SECTION 14.1       GOVERNING LAW.  These Articles of Incorporation are executed by the incorporator named above and delivered in the State of Maryland with reference to the laws thereof, and the rights of all parties and the validity, construction and effect of every provision hereof shall be subject to and construed according to the laws of the State of Maryland without regard to conflicts of laws provisions thereof.

SECTION 14.2       RELIANCE BY THIRD PARTIES.  Any certificate shall be final and conclusive as to any persons dealing with the Company if executed by an individual

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who, according to the records of the Company or of any recording office in which this Charter may be recorded, appears to be the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company or a Director, and if certifying to: (i) the number or identity of Directors, officers of the Company or Stockholders; (ii) the due authorization of the execution of any document; (iii) the action or vote taken, and the existence of a quorum, at a meeting of the Board or Stockholders; (iv) a copy of the Charter or of the Bylaws as a true and complete copy as then in force; (v) an amendment to this Charter; (vi) the dissolution of the Company; or (vii) the existence of any fact or facts that relate to the affairs of the Company. No purchaser, lender, transfer agent or other person shall be bound to make any inquiry concerning the validity of any transaction purporting to be made on behalf of the Company by the Board or by any duly authorized officer, employee or agent of the Company.

SECTION 14.3       PROVISIONS IN CONFLICT WITH LAW OR REGULATIONS.

(i)            The provisions of this Charter are severable, and if the Board shall determine that any one or more of such provisions are in conflict with the REIT Provisions of the Code, or other applicable federal or state laws, the conflicting provisions shall be deemed never to have constituted a part of this Charter, even without any amendment of this Charter pursuant to Section 12.1 hereof; provided, however, that such determination by the Board shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions of this Charter or render invalid or improper any action taken or omitted prior to such determination. No Director shall be liable for making or failing to make such a determination.

(ii)           If any provision of this Charter shall be held invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such holding shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction or any other provision of this Charter in any jurisdiction.

SECTION 14.4       CONSTRUCTION.  In this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires, words used in the singular or in the plural include both the plural and singular and words denoting any gender include both genders. The title and headings of different parts are inserted for convenience and shall not affect the meaning, construction or effect of this Charter. In defining or interpreting the powers and duties of the Company and its Directors and officers, reference may be made, to the extent appropriate, to the Code and to Titles 1 through 3 of the MGCL.

SECTION 14.5       RECORDATION.  These Articles of Incorporation and any amendment hereto shall be filed for record with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland and may also be filed or recorded in such other places as the Board deem appropriate, but failure to file for record these Articles of Incorporation or any amendment hereto in any office other than in the State of Maryland shall not affect or impair the validity or effectiveness of these Articles of Incorporation or any amendment hereto. Any restated Articles of Incorporation shall, upon filing, be conclusive evidence of all amendments contained therein and may thereafter be referred to in lieu of the original Articles of Incorporation and the various amendments thereto.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the above named incorporator, on behalf of the Company, have executed these Articles of Incorporation on the 23 rd  day of June, 2006.

 

/s/ Michael Schnipper

 

 

Michael Schnipper, Incorporator

 

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Exhibit 3.2

BYLAWS

OF

GTJ REIT, INC.

A MARYLAND CORPORATION




 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

PAGE

 

 

 

ARTICLE 1 OFFICES

 

1

SECTION 1.1.

 

PRINCIPAL OFFICES

 

1

SECTION 1.2.

 

ADDITIONAL OFFICES

 

1

ARTICLE 2 MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

1

SECTION 2.1.

 

PLACE

 

1

SECTION 2.2.

 

ANNUAL MEETING

 

1

SECTION 2.3.

 

SPECIAL MEETINGS

 

1

SECTION 2.4.

 

NOTICE FOR MEETINGS

 

2

SECTION 2.5.

 

SCOPE OF NOTICE

 

2

SECTION 2.6.

 

ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT

 

2

SECTION 2.7.

 

QUORUM; ADJOURNMENT

 

3

SECTION 2.8.

 

VOTING

 

3

SECTION 2.9.

 

PROXIES

 

3

SECTION 2.10.

 

VOTING OF STOCK BY CERTAIN HOLDERS

 

3

SECTION 2.11

 

EXEMPTION FROM CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITION STATUTE

 

4

SECTION 2.12.

 

INSPECTORS

 

4

SECTION 2.13.

 

NOMINATIONS AND STOCKHOLDER BUSINESS

 

5

SECTION 2.14.

 

VOTING BY BALLOT

 

7

ARTICLE 3 DIRECTORS

 

7

SECTION 3.1.

 

GENERAL POWERS

 

7

SECTION 3.2.

 

NUMBER, TENURE AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

7

SECTION 3.3.

 

ANNUAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS

 

8

SECTION 3.4.

 

SPECIAL MEETINGS

 

8

SECTION 3.5.

 

NOTICE

 

8

SECTION 3.6.

 

QUORUM

 

8

SECTION 3.7.

 

VOTING

 

9

SECTION 3.8

 

ORGANIZATION

 

9

SECTION 3.9.

 

ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT; INFORMAL ACTION

 

9

SECTION 3.10.

 

PRESUMPTION OF ASSENT

 

9

SECTION 3.11.

 

TELEPHONE MEETINGS

 

10

SECTION 3.12.

 

REMOVAL

 

10

SECTION 3.13.

 

VACANCIES

 

10

SECTION 3.14.

 

COMPENSATION

 

10

SECTION 3.15

 

LOSS OF DEPOSITS

 

10

SECTION 3.16.

 

SURETY BONDS

 

10

SECTION 3.17.

 

RELIANCE

 

10

SECTION 3.18.

 

CERTAIN RIGHTS OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS

 

11

ARTICLE 4 COMMITTEES

 

11

SECTION 4.1.

 

DESIGNATION

 

11

SECTION 4.2.

 

NUMBER, TENURE AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

11

SECTION 4.3.

 

AUTHORITY

 

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SECTION 4.4.

 

MEETINGS

 

11

SECTION 4.5.

 

TELEPHONE MEETINGS

 

12

SECTION 4.6.

 

ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT; INFORMAL ACTION

 

12

SECTION 4.7.

 

VACANCIES

 

12

ARTICLE 5 OFFICERS

 

12

SECTION 5.1.

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

12

SECTION 5.2.

 

REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

 

12

SECTION 5.3.

 

VACANCIES

 

13

SECTION 5.4.

 

AUTHORITY

 

13

SECTION 5.5.

 

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

 

13

SECTION 5.6.

 

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

13

SECTION 5.7.

 

THE PRESIDENT

 

14

SECTION 5.8.

 

THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

 

14

SECTION 5.9

 

THE TREASURER; CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

14

SECTION 5.10.

 

VICE PRESIDENTS

 

14

SECTION 5.11.

 

ASSISTANT TREASURERS

 

14

SECTION 5.12.

 

SECRETARY

 

15

SECTION 5.13.

 

ASSISTANT SECRETARIES

 

15

SECTION 5.14.

 

COMPENSATION

 

15

ARTICLE 6 CONTRACTS, LOANS, CHECKS AND DEPOSITS

 

15

SECTION 6.1.

 

CONTRACTS

 

15

SECTION 6.2.

 

CHECKS AND DRAFTS

 

15

SECTION 6.3.

 

DEPOSITS

 

15

ARTICLE 7 STOCK CERTIFICATES; ISSUANCES, TRANSFERS

 

16

SECTION 7.1.

 

CERTIFICATES

 

16

SECTION 7.2.

 

TRANSFERS; REGISTERED STOCKHOLDERS

 

16

SECTION 7.3.

 

LOST, STOLEN, OR DESTROYED CERTIFICATES

 

17

SECTION 7.4.

 

CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS OR FIXING OF RECORD DATE

 

17

SECTION 7.5.

 

STOCK LEDGER

 

18

SECTION 7.6.

 

FRACTIONAL STOCK; ISSUANCE OF UNITS

 

18

ARTICLE 8 ACCOUNTING YEAR

 

18

ARTICLE 9 DISTRIBUTIONS

 

18

SECTION 9.1.

 

AUTHORIZATION

 

18

SECTION 9.2.

 

CONTINGENCIES

 

18

ARTICLE 10 INVESTMENT POLICY

 

19

ARTICLE 11 SEAL

 

19

SECTION 11.1.

 

SEAL

 

19

SECTION 11.2.

 

AFFIXING SEAL

 

19

ARTICLE 12 WAIVER OF NOTICE

 

19

ARTICLE 13 AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

 

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BYLAWS

OF

GTJ REIT, INC

A MARYLAND CORPORATION

 

ARTICLE 1

OFFICES

Section 1.1             PRINCIPAL OFFICES. The principal office(s) of GTJ REIT, Inc., (the “CORPORATION”) shall be as indicated in the Charter and located at such other place or places as the Board of Directors may designate from time to time.

Section 1.2             ADDITIONAL OFFICES. The Corporation may have additional offices at such places as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or otherwise as the business of the Corporation may require.

ARTICLE 2

MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

Section 2.1             PLACE. All meetings of stockholders shall be held at a principal office of the Corporation or at such other place as shall be stated in the notice of the meeting.

Section 2.2             ANNUAL MEETING. An annual meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of any business within the powers of the Corporation shall be held on such day as the Board of Directors may determine; provided, however, such meeting shall not be held less than 30 days after delivery of the annual report to the stockholders. The purpose of each annual meeting of the stockholders shall be to elect directors of the Corporation and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Section 2.3             SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the stockholders may be called by (i) the President; (ii) the Board of Directors, (iii) a majority of the Independent Directors, as defined in the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation (the “CHARTER”); or (iv) upon the written request to the Secretary of the Corporation by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than twenty percent (25%) of all the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting whereby such written request states the purpose of the meeting and the matters proposed to be acted upon at such meeting. In the event of a stockholders’ meeting called in accordance with subsection (iv) above, the Secretary of the Corporation shall, within ten days of his or her receipt




 

of the written request required in such subsection, notify, in the manner proscribed herein, each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting of the stockholders. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, such meeting shall be held not less than 15 days nor more than 60 days after the Secretary’s delivery of such notice. Subject to the foregoing sentence, such meeting shall be held at the time and place specified in the stockholder request; provided, however, that if none is so specified, at such time and place convenient to the stockholders.

Section 2.4             NOTICE FOR MEETINGS. Except as provided otherwise in Section 2.3 of this Article 2, the Secretary shall, not less than ten nor more than 90 days before each meeting of stockholders, give to each stockholder entitled to vote at the meeting and each other stockholder entitled to notice of the meeting, written or printed notice stating the time and place of the meeting and, in the case of a special meeting or as otherwise required by the Maryland General Corporation Law, (the “MGCL”), the purpose of the meeting. Notice shall be deemed delivered to a stockholder upon being (i) personally delivered to the stockholder; (ii) left at the stockholder’s residence or usual place of business; (iii) mailed to the stockholder at the stockholder’s address as it appears on the records of the Corporation, in which case such notice shall be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail with postage prepaid thereon; or (iv) transmitted to the stockholder by electronic mail to any electronic mail address of the stockholder or by any other electronic means.

Section 2.5             SCOPE OF NOTICE. Any business of the Corporation may be transacted at an annual meeting of stockholders without being specifically designated in the notice, except as otherwise set forth in Section 2.12(a) of this Article 2 and except for such business as is required by the MGCL or any other relevant statute to be stated in such notice. No business shall be transacted at a special meeting of stockholders except as specifically designated in the notice.

Section 2.6             ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT. Every meeting of stockholders shall be conducted by an individual appointed by the Board of Directors to be chairman of the meeting or, in the absence of such appointment, by the chairman of the board or, in the case of a vacancy in the office or absence of the chairman of the board, by one of the following officers present at the meeting: the vice chairman of the board, if there be one, the president, the vice presidents in their order of rank and seniority, or, in the absence of such officers, a chairman chosen by the stockholders by the vote of a majority of the votes cast by stockholders present in person or by proxy. The secretary, or, in the secretary’s absence, an assistant secretary, or in the absence of both the secretary and assistant secretaries, a person appointed by the Board of Directors or, in the absence of such appointment, a person appointed by the chairman of the meeting shall act as secretary. In the event that the secretary presides at a meeting of the stockholders, an assistant secretary shall record the minutes of the meeting. The order of business and all other matters of procedure at any meeting of stockholders shall be determined by the chairman of the meeting. The chairman of the meeting may prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and take such action as, in the discretion of such chairman, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting, including, without limitation, (a) restricting admission to the time set for the commencement of the meeting; (b) limiting attendance at the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized proxies or such other persons as the chairman of the meeting may determine; (c) limiting participation at the meeting on any matter to stockholders of record of the Corporation entitled to vote on such matter, their duly authorized proxies or other

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such persons as the chairman of the meeting may determine; (d) limiting the time allotted to questions or comments by participants; (e) maintaining order and security at the meeting; (f) removing any stockholder who refuses to comply with meeting procedures, rules or guidelines as set forth by the chairman of the meeting; and (g) recessing or adjourning the meeting to a later date and time and place announced at the meeting. Unless otherwise determined by the chairman of the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

Section 2.7             QUORUM; ADJOURNMENT. At any meeting of the stockholders, the presence in person or by proxy of stockholders entitled to cast fifty (50%) percent of all the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting shall constitute a quorum except as otherwise provided by law, the Charter or these Bylaws. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting, present in person or by proxy, shall have the power to adjourn the meeting from time to time to a date not more than 120 days after the original record date without notice other than announcement at the meeting. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present, any business may be transacted that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed.

The stockholders present either in person or by proxy, at a meeting which has been duly called and convened, may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum.

Section 2.8             VOTING. A majority of the stockholders present in person or by proxy at an annual meeting at which a quorum is present may, without the necessity for concurrence by the Board of Directors, vote to elect a director. Each share may be voted for as many individuals as there are directors to be elected and for whose election the share is entitled to be voted. Except as otherwise required by law, the Charter or these Bylaws, a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the stockholders duly called and at which a quorum is present shall be sufficient to approve any other matter which may properly come before the meeting. Unless otherwise provided in the Charter, each outstanding share, regardless of class, shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the stockholders.

Section 2.9             PROXIES. A stockholder may cast the votes entitled to be cast by the shares of stock owned of record by the stockholder in person or by proxy executed by the stockholder or by the stockholder’s duly authorized agent in any manner permitted by law. Such proxy or evidence of authorization of such proxy shall be filed with the Secretary of the Corporation before or at the time of the meeting. No proxy shall be valid after eleven months from the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy.

Section 2.10           VOTING OF STOCK BY CERTAIN HOLDERS. Stock registered in the name of a corporation, partnership, trust or other entity, if entitled to be voted, may be voted by the president, a vice president, a general partner, or trustee thereof, as the case may be, or a proxy appointed by any of the foregoing individuals, unless some other person who has been appointed to vote such stock pursuant to a bylaw or a resolution of the governing body of such corporation or other entity or agreement of the partners of a partnership presents a certified copy of such bylaw, resolution or agreement, in which case such person may vote such stock. Any

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director or other fiduciary may vote stock registered in his name as such fiduciary, either in person or by proxy.

Shares of the Corporation’s stock owned directly or indirectly by it shall not be voted at any meeting and shall not be counted in determining the total number of outstanding shares entitled to be voted at any given time, unless they are held by it in a fiduciary capacity, in which case, subject to the terms of the Charter, they may be voted and shall be counted in determining the total number of outstanding shares at any given time.

The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution a procedure by which a stockholder may certify in writing to the Corporation that any shares of stock registered in the name of the stockholder are held for the account of a specified person other than the stockholder. The resolution shall set forth the class of stockholders who may make the certification, the purpose for which the certification may be made, the form of certification and the information to be contained in it; if the certification is with respect to a record date or closing of the stock transfer books, the time after the record date or closing of the stock transfer books within which the certification must be received by the Corporation; and any other provisions with respect to the procedure which the Board of Directors considers necessary or desirable. On receipt of such certification, the person specified in the certification shall be regarded as, for the purposes set forth in the certification, the stockholder of record of the specified stock in place of the stockholder who makes the certification.

Section 2.11           EXEMPTION FROM CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITION STATUTE.  Notwithstanding any other provision of the Charter or these Bylaws, Title 3, Subtitle 7 of the MGCL shall not apply to any acquisition by any person of shares of stock of the Corporation. This section may be repealed, in whole or in part, at any time, whether before or after an acquisition of “control shares,” as such term is defined in the MGCL, and, upon such repeal, may, to the extent provided by any successor bylaw, apply to any prior or subsequent control share acquisition.

Section 2.12           INSPECTORS.

(a)           The Board of Directors or the chairman of the meeting may, but need not, appoint one or more individual inspectors or one or more entities that designate individuals as inspectors to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof. If an inspector or inspectors are not appointed, the person presiding at the meeting may, but need not, appoint one or more inspectors. In case any person appointed as an inspector fails to appear or act, the vacancy may be filled by appointment made by the Board of Directors in advance of the meeting or at the meeting by the chairman of the meeting.

(b)           The inspectors, if any, shall determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, the validity and effect of proxies, and shall receive votes, ballots or consents, hear and determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the right to vote, count and tabulate all votes, ballots or consents, determine the result, and do such acts as are proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all stockholders. Each such report shall be in writing and signed

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by him or her or by a majority of them if there is more than one inspector acting at such meeting. If there is more than one inspector, the report of a majority shall be the report of the inspectors. The report of the inspector or inspectors on the number of shares represented at the meeting and the results of the voting shall be PRIMA FACIE evidence thereof.

Section 2.13           NOMINATIONS AND STOCKHOLDER BUSINESS.

(a)           ANNUAL MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS.

(1)           Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors and the proposal of business to be considered by the stockholders may be made at an annual meeting of stockholders (A) pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of such meeting; (B) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors; or (C) by any stockholder of the Corporation who (i) was a stockholder of record both at the time of giving of notice provided for in this Section 2.13(a) and at the time of the annual meeting in question; (ii) is entitled to vote at such meeting; and (iii) has complied with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 2.13(a).

(2)           For nominations or other business to be properly brought at an annual meeting by a stockholder pursuant to this paragraph (a)(2) or paragraph (a)(1) of this Section 2.13, the stockholder must give timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive office of the Corporation not less than 60 days nor more than 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the date of mailing of the notice for the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided, however, that in the event that the date of the date of mailing of the notice for the annual meeting is advanced or delayed by more than 30 days from the first anniversary of the date of mailing of the notice for the preceding year’s annual meeting, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so delivered not earlier than the 90th day prior to the date of mailing of the notice for such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to the date of mailing of the notice for such annual meeting or the 10th day following the day on which disclosure of the date of mailing of the notice for such meeting is first made. In no event shall the public announcement of a postponement or adjournment of an annual meeting commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. Such stockholder’s notice shall set forth (A) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director (i) the name, age, business address, and residence address of such person; (ii) the class and number of shares of stock of the Corporation that are beneficially owned by such person; and (iii) all other information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest (even if an election contest is not involved), or is otherwise required pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “EXCHANGE ACT”) (including such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected); (B) as to any other

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business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting, (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting; (ii) the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting; and (iii) any material interest in such business that such stockholder and beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made, may have; and (C) as to the stockholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made, (i) the name and address of such stockholder and beneficial owner, if any, as such appears on the Corporation’s books; and (ii) the number of shares of each class of stock of the Corporation which are owned beneficially and of record by such stockholder and such beneficial owner.

(3)           Notwithstanding anything in the second sentence of paragraph (a)(2) of this Section 2.13 to the contrary, in the event that the number of directors to be elected to the Board of Directors is increased and there is no public announcement naming all of the nominees for directors or specifying the size of the increased Board of Directors made by the Corporation at least 100 days prior to the first anniversary of the date of mailing of the notice for the preceding year’s annual meeting, a stockholder’s notice required by this Section 2.13(a) shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for any new positions created by such increase, if it shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation no later than the close of business on the 10th day following the day on which such public announcement is first made by the Corporation.

(b)           SPECIAL MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS. Only such business shall be conducted at a special meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of said meeting. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors may be made at a special meeting of stockholders at which directors are to be elected (i) pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of said meeting; (ii) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors; or (iii) provided the Board of Directors has determined that directors shall be elected at such special meeting, by any stockholder of the Corporation who (A) is a stockholder of record both at the time of giving of notice provided for in this Section 2.13(b) at the time of the special meeting; (B) is entitled to vote at the meeting; and (C) complied with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 2.13(b). In the event the Corporation calls a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose of electing one or more directors to the Board of Directors, any such stockholder may nominate a person or persons (as the case may be) for election to such position as specified in the Corporation’s notice of meeting, if the stockholder’s notice containing the information required by paragraph (a)(2) of this Section 2.13 shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not earlier than the 90th day prior to such special meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to such special meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement is first made of the date of the special meeting and of the nominees proposed by the Board of Directors to be elected at such meeting. In no event shall the public announcement of a postponement or adjournment of a special meeting commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

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(c)           GENERAL.

(1)           Only such persons who are nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 2.13 shall be eligible to serve as directors and only such business shall be conducted at a meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 2.13. The presiding officer of the meeting shall have the power and duty to determine whether a nomination or any business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 2.13, and, if any proposed nomination or business is not in compliance with this Section 2.13, to declare that such defective nomination or proposal, if any, be disregarded.

(2)           For purposes of this Section 2.13, (i) the “date of mailing of the notice” shall mean the date of the proxy statement for the solicitation of proxies for election of directors and (ii) “public announcement” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated Press or comparable news service or in a document publicly filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Sections 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

(3)           Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.13, a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of state law and the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder with respect to the matters set forth in this Section 2.13. Nothing in this Section 2.13 shall be deemed to affect any rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act.

Section 2.14           VOTING BY BALLOT. Voting on any question or in any election may be viva voce unless the presiding officer shall order, or any stockholder shall demand, that voting be by ballot.

ARTICLE 3

DIRECTORS

Section 3.1             GENERAL POWERS. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed under the direction of its Board of Directors.

Section 3.2             NUMBER, TENURE AND QUALIFICATIONS. At any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose, a majority of the members then serving on the Board of Directors may establish, increase, or decrease the number of directors, provided that, except as otherwise provided in the Charter, the number thereof shall never be less than the minimum number required by the MGCL or the Charter (whichever is greater), nor more than the maximum number of directors set forth in the Charter, and further provided that, except as

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may be provided in the terms of any preferred stock issued by the Corporation, the tenure of office of a director shall not be affected by any decrease in the number of directors.  The initial Board shall consist of seven (7) directors divided into three classes with (a) two (2) directors in each of the first two classes; and (b) three (3) directors in the third class.  The term of office of the first class shall expire initially at the next annual meeting of stockholders; that of the second class at the second succeeding annual meeting and that of the third class at the third succeeding annual meeting.  Thereafter each class of directors shall hold office for a three (3) year term and each director of a class shall hold office until the next annual meeting of members at which his class is to be elected and until his successor is duly elected and qualified.

Section 3.3             ANNUAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS. An annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately after and at the same place as the annual meeting of stockholders, no notice other than this Bylaw being necessary.  In the event such meeting is not so held, the meeting may be held at such time and place as shall be specified in a notice given as hereinafter provided for special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may provide, by resolution, the time and place, either within or without the State of Maryland, for the holding of regular meetings of the Board of Directors without other notice than such resolution.

Section 3.4             SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the Chairman of the Board, President or by a majority of the Board of Directors. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Directors may fix any place, either within or without the State of Maryland, as the place for holding any special meeting of the Board of Directors called by them. The Board of Directors may provide, by resolution, the time and place for the holding of special meetings of the Board of Directors without other notice than such resolution.

Section 3.5             NOTICE. Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be delivered personally, or by telephone, electronic mail, facsimile transmission, United States mail, or courier to each director at his business or residence address. Notice by personal delivery, telephone, electronic mail, or facsimile transmission shall be given at least two days prior to the meeting. Notice by United States mail shall be given at least five days prior to the meeting and shall be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail properly addressed, with postage prepaid thereon. Telephone notice shall be deemed to be given when the director or his agent is personally given such notice in a telephone call to which he or his agent is a party. Electronic mail notice shall be deemed to be given upon transmission of the message to the electronic mail address given to the Corporation by the director. Facsimile transmission notice shall be deemed to be given upon completion of the transmission of the message to the number given to the Corporation by the director and receipt of a completed answer-back indicating receipt. Notice by courier shall be deemed to be given when deposited with or delivered to a courier properly addressed. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any annual, regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors need be stated in the notice, unless specifically required by statute or these Bylaws.

Section 3.6             QUORUM. A majority of the directors then serving shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors, provided that if less than a majority of such directors are present at said meeting, a majority of the directors present

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may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice, and provided further that, if pursuant to the Charter or these Bylaws, the vote of a majority of a particular group of directors is required for action, a quorum must also include a majority of such group. The directors present at a meeting, which has been duly called and convened, may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough directors to leave less than a quorum.

Section 3.7             VOTING.

(a)           The action of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the action of the Board of Directors, unless the concurrence of a greater proportion is required for such action by applicable statute or the Charter. If enough directors have withdrawn from a meeting to leave less than a quorum but the meeting is not adjourned, the action of the majority of the directors still present at such meeting shall be the action of the Board of Directors, unless the concurrence of a greater proportion is required for such action by applicable statute or the Charter.

(b)           Any action pertaining to any transaction in which the Corporation is purchasing, selling, leasing or mortgaging any real estate asset, making a joint venture investment or engaging in any other transaction in which an advisor, director or officer of the Corporation, any affiliated lessee or affiliated contract manager of any property of the Corporation, or any affiliate of the foregoing, has any direct or indirect interest other than as a result of their status as a director, officer, or stockholder of the Corporation, shall be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Independent Directors (as defined in the Charter), even if the Independent Directors constitute less than a quorum.

Section 3.8             ORGANIZATION. At each meeting of the Board of Directors, the chairman of the board or, in the absence of the chairman, the vice chairman of the board, if any, shall act as Chairman. In the absence of both the chairman and vice chairman of the board, the chief executive officer or in the absence of the chief executive officer, the president or in the absence of the president, a director chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall act as Chairman. The secretary or, in his or her absence, an assistant secretary of the Corporation, or in the absence of the secretary and all assistant secretaries, a person appointed by the Chairman, shall act as Secretary of the meeting.

Section 3.9             ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT; INFORMAL ACTION. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting, if a consent in writing to such action is signed by each director, and such written consent is filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors.

Section 3.10           PRESUMPTION OF ASSENT. A director of the Corporation who is present at any meeting of the Board of Directors at which action on any matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action unless his or her dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless he or she shall file a written dissent to such action with the person acting as secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof, or shall forward any dissent by certified or registered mail to the Secretary of the Corporation immediately after the adjournment

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of the meeting. Such right to dissent shall not apply to a director who voted in favor of such action.

Section 3.11           TELEPHONE MEETINGS. Directors may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment if all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participation in a meeting by these means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

Section 3.12           REMOVAL. At any meeting of stockholders called expressly, but not necessarily solely, for that purpose, any director or the entire Board of Directors may be removed, with cause, by a vote of the holders of a majority of the shares then entitled to vote on the election of directors.

Section 3.13           VACANCIES. If for any reason any or all of the directors cease to be directors, such event shall not terminate the Corporation or affect these Bylaws or the powers of the remaining directors hereunder (even if fewer than 3 directors remain). Any vacancy on the Board of Directors for any cause shall be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, although such majority is less than a quorum. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a majority of the Independent Directors shall nominate replacements for vacancies among the Independent Directors’ positions. Any individual so elected as director shall hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.

Section 3.14           COMPENSATION. Directors may, in the discretion of the entire Board of Directors, receive annual or monthly compensation for their services as directors, fixed sums per meeting and/or per visit to real property or other facilities owned or leased by the Corporation, and/or for any service or activity performed or engaged in as directors on behalf of the Corporation.  Directors may be reimbursed for expenses of attendance, if any, at each annual, regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof and for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, if any, in connection with each such meeting, property visit, and/or other service or activity they performed or engaged in as directors on behalf of the Corporation. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.

Section 3.15           LOSS OF DEPOSITS. No director shall be liable for any loss which may occur by reason of the failure of the bank, trust company, savings and loan association, or other institution with whom moneys or stock have been deposited.

Section 3.16           SURETY BONDS. Unless required by law, no director shall be obligated to give any bond or surety or other security for the performance of any of his duties.

Section 3.17           RELIANCE. Each director, officer, employee and agent of the Corporation shall, in the performance of his duties with respect to the Corporation, be fully justified and protected with regard to any act or failure to act in reliance in good faith upon the books of account or other records of the Corporation, upon an opinion of counsel or upon reports made to the Corporation by any of its officers or employees or by the adviser, accountants,

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appraisers or other experts or consultants selected by the Board of Directors or officers of the Corporation, regardless of whether such counsel or expert may also be a director.

Section 3.18           CERTAIN RIGHTS OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS. The directors shall have no responsibility to devote their full time to the affairs of the Corporation. Any director or officer of the Corporation, in his personal capacity or in a capacity as an affiliate, employee, or agent of any other person, or otherwise, may have business interests and engage in business activities similar to, in addition to, or in competition with those of or relating to the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Charter.

ARTICLE 4

COMMITTEES

Section 4.1             DESIGNATION. The Board of Directors may, by a resolution adopted by a majority of the entire Board of Directors, designate an Executive Committee, an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, a Leasing Committee, and any other committee it deems appropriate and in the best interest of the Corporation.

Section 4.2             NUMBER, TENURE AND QUALIFICATIONS. Each committee shall be composed of one or more directors, and such committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The members of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee shall at all times consist solely of Independent Directors, and the majority of the members of all committees shall be Independent Directors.

Section 4.3             AUTHORITY. Subject to the limitations contained herein and the limitations contained in the resolution establishing such committee, to the extent permitted by law, the executive committee shall have and may exercise all of the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation. Each other committee, to the extent expressly provided for in the resolution establishing such committee and except as prohibited by law, shall have and may exercise all of the authority of the Board of Directors in such other matters and affairs concerning the Corporation.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, no committee shall have the authority of the Board of Directors to fix the compensation of any committee member.

Section 4.4             MEETINGS. Notice of committee meetings shall be given in the same manner as notice for special or regular meetings of the Board of Directors. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the committee. The act of a majority of the committee members present at a meeting shall be the act of such committee. The Board of Directors may designate a chairman of any committee, and such chairman or, in the absence of a chairman, any two members of any committee may fix the time and place of its meeting unless the Board shall otherwise provide. In the absence of any member of any such committee, the members thereof present at any meeting, whether or not they constitute a quorum, may appoint another director to act in the place of such absent member. Each committee shall keep minutes of its proceedings.

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Section 4.5             TELEPHONE MEETINGS. Members of a committee of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment if all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participation in a meeting by these means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

Section 4.6             ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT; INFORMAL ACTION. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of a committee of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting, if a consent in writing to such action is signed by each member of the committee and such written consent is filed with the minutes of proceedings of such committee.

Section 4.7             VACANCIES. Subject to the provisions hereof, the Board of Directors shall have the power at any time to change the membership of any committee, to fill all vacancies, to designate alternate members to replace any absent or disqualified member or to dissolve any such committee.

ARTICLE 5

OFFICERS

Section 5.1             GENERAL PROVISIONS. The officers of the Corporation shall be elected by the Board of Directors, and shall include a President, Treasurer, Secretary, and any other officers as determined by the Board of Directors. Such officers may include a Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Treasurers, a Secretary, and/or one or more Assistant Secretaries. In addition, the Board of Directors may from time to time appoint such other officers with such powers and duties as they shall deem necessary or desirable. The officers of the Corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at the first meeting of the Board of Directors held after each annual meeting of stockholders, except that the Chief Executive Officer may appoint one or more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. If the election of officers shall not be held at such meeting, such election shall be held as soon thereafter as may be convenient. Each officer shall hold office until his successor is elected and qualifies or until his death, resignation or removal in the manner hereinafter provided. Any two or more offices except president and vice president may be held by the same person. In its discretion, the Board of Directors may leave unfilled any office except that of President, Treasurer and Secretary. Election of an officer or agent shall not itself create contract rights between the Corporation and such officer or agent.

Section 5.2             REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer or agent of the Corporation may be removed by the Board of Directors if in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation would be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed. Any officer of the Corporation may resign at any time by giving written notice of his resignation to the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Secretary. Any resignation shall take effect immediately upon its receipt or at such later time specified in the notice of resignation. The acceptance of a resignation shall not be

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necessary to make it effective unless otherwise stated in the resignation. Such resignation shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the Corporation.

Section 5.3             VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office may be filled by the Board of Directors for the balance of the term.

Section 5.4             AUTHORITY. Officers shall have such authority and perform such duties in the management of the corporation as are provided in these Bylaws or as may be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors not inconsistent with these Bylaws.

Section 5.5             THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. Unless otherwise designated by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer shall also be the Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the stockholders, the Board of Directors and any committee on which he serves. The Chairman in his role as an executive officer shall not have any authority with respect to the business, financial affairs or day-to-day operations of the Corporation. At the request of the Chairman, or in case of his absence or inability to act, unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer shall perform the duties of the Chairman and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the Chairman.

Section 5.6             THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Unless otherwise designated by the Board of Directors, the President shall also be the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer shall be the highest ranking executive officer of the Corporation and, subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors, shall have all authority and power with respect to, and shall be responsible for, the general management of the business, financial affairs, and day-to-day operations of the Corporation, including, but not limited to, (i) the supervision and management of all other executive officers; (ii) the development of the Corporation’s long-range strategic plan and the annual operating plan; (iii) the engagement, retention and termination of employees and independent contractors of the Company, the setting of the compensation and other material terms of employment or engagement of employees and independent contractors, and the establishment of work rules for employees; (iv) the representation of the Corporation at any business or financial meeting or presentation with stockholders, lenders, affiliates, strategic or joint venture partners, financial institutions, underwriters, analysts and any other entity with which the Corporation does business; and (v) the initiation, development, and implementation of new business, markets and technologies. The Chief Executive Officer shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect and shall perform such other duties and have such other authority and powers as the Board may from time to time prescribe. At the request of the Chief Executive Officer, or in case of his absence or inability to act, unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors, the President shall perform the duties of the Chief Executive Officer and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, in the event that the Corporation has both a President and a Chief Executive Officer, any powers or duties conferred upon the President in these Bylaws shall concurrently be conferred upon the Chief Executive Officer, and in such event the powers granted to the President shall be subject to the exercise of such powers or duties by the Chief Executive Officer.

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Section 5.7             THE PRESIDENT. Unless the Board of Directors shall designate otherwise, the Chief Executive Officer shall be the President of the Corporation. The President shall report to the Chief Executive Officer, if distinct, and shall have, subject to the control of the Chief Executive Officer and the Board, active supervision and management over the day-to-day operations of the Corporation and over its subordinate officers, assistants, agents and employees. At the request of the President, or in case of his absence or inability to act, unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer shall perform the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

Section 5.8             THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. Unless the Board of Directors shall designate, the President shall be the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation. The Chief Operating Officer shall report to the President, if distinct, and shall have, subject to the control of the President and the Board, active supervision over such portion of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation and over its subordinate officers, assistants, agents and employees as delegated by the President or the Board of Directors.

Section 5.9             THE TREASURER; CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. Unless the Board of Directors shall designate otherwise, the Treasurer shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. The Treasurer shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and shall have, subject to the control of the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors, the general care and custody of the funds and securities of the Corporation and the authority and power with respect to, and the responsibility for, the Corporation’s accounting, auditing, reporting and financial record-keeping methods and procedures; controls and procedures with respect to the receipt, tracking and disposition of the revenues and expenses of the Corporation; the establishment and maintenance of depository, checking, savings, investment and other accounts of the Corporation; relations with accountants, financial institutions, lenders, underwriters and analysts; the development and implementation of funds management and short-term investment strategies; the preparation of financial statements and all tax returns and filings of the Corporation; and the supervision and management of all subordinate officers and personnel associated with the foregoing.

Section 5.10           VICE PRESIDENTS. Each Vice President shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or as may be delegated from time to time by the President and (in the order as designated by the Board of Directors, or in the absence of such designation, as determined by the length of time each has held the office of Vice President continuously) shall exercise the powers of the President during that officer’s absence or inability to act.

Section 5.11           ASSISTANT TREASURERS. Each Assistant Treasurer shall perform such duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or as may be delegated from time to time by the President. The Assistant Treasurers (in the order as designated by the Board of Directors or, in the absence of such designation, as determined by the length of time each has held the office of Assistant Treasurer continuously) shall exercise the powers of the Treasurer during that officer’s absence or inability to act.

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Section 5.12           SECRETARY. The Secretary shall maintain minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, of any committee, and of the stockholders, or consents in lieu of such minutes, in the Corporation’s minute books, and shall cause notice of such meetings to be given when requested by any person authorized to call such meetings. The Secretary may sign with the President, in the name of the Corporation, all contracts of the Corporation and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto. The Secretary shall have charge of the certificate books, stock transfer books, and stock papers as the Board of Directors may direct, all of which shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by any director at the office of the Corporation during business hours. The Secretary shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or as may be delegated from time to time by the President.

Section 5.13           ASSISTANT SECRETARIES. Each Assistant Secretary shall perform such duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or as may be delegated from time to time by the President. The Assistant Secretaries (in the order designated by the Board of Directors or, in the absence of such designation, as determined by the length of time each has held the office of Assistant Secretary continuously) shall exercise the powers of the Secretary during that officer’s absence or inability to act.

Section 5.14           COMPENSATION. The salaries and other compensation of the officers shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors and no officer shall be prevented from receiving such salary or other compensation by reason of the fact that he is also a director.

ARTICLE 6

CONTRACTS, LOANS, CHECKS AND DEPOSITS

Section 6.1             CONTRACTS. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or agent to enter into any contract or to execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Any agreement, deed, mortgage, lease or other document executed by one or more of the directors or by an authorized person shall be valid and binding upon the Board of Directors and upon the Corporation when authorized or ratified by action of the Board of Directors.

Section 6.2             CHECKS AND DRAFTS. All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or agent of the Corporation in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 6.3             DEPOSITS. All funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Directors may designate.

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ARTICLE 7

STOCK CERTIFICATES; ISSUANCES, TRANSFERS

Section 7.1             CERTIFICATES. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, this Section shall not be interpreted to limit the authority of the Board of Directors to issue some or all of the shares of any or all of its classes or series without certificates. Each stockholder, upon written request to the secretary of the Corporation, shall be entitled to a certificate or certificates which shall represent and certify the number of shares of each class of stock held by him in the Corporation. Each certificate shall be signed by the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Operating Officer or a Vice President and countersigned by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer and may be sealed with the seal, if any, of the Corporation. The signatures may be either manual or facsimile. Certificates shall be consecutively numbered; and if the Corporation shall, from time to time, issue several classes of stock, each class may have its own number series. A certificate is valid and may be issued whether or not an officer who signed it is still an officer when it is issued. Each certificate representing shares which are preferred or limited as to their dividends which are restricted as to their transferability or voting powers, or as to their allocable portion of the assets upon liquidation or which are redeemable at the option of the Corporation, shall have a statement of such restriction, limitation, preference or redemption provision, or a summary thereof, plainly stated on the certificate. If the Corporation has authority to issue stock of more than one class, the certificate shall contain on the face or back a full statement or summary of the designations and any preferences, conversion and other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends and other distributions, qualifications and terms and conditions of redemption of each class of stock and, if the Corporation is authorized to issue any preferred or special class in series, the differences in the relative rights and preferences between the shares of each series to the extent they have been set and the authority of the Board of Directors to set the relative rights and preferences of subsequent series. In lieu of such statement or summary, the certificate may state that the Corporation will furnish a full statement of such information to any stockholder upon request and without charge. If any class of stock is restricted by the Corporation as to transferability, the certificate shall contain a full statement of the restriction or state that the Corporation will furnish information about the restrictions to the stockholder on request and without charge.

Section 7.2             TRANSFERS; REGISTERED STOCKHOLDERS. Upon surrender to the Corporation or the transfer agent of the Corporation of a stock certificate duly endorsed or accompanied by proper evidence of succession, assignment or authority to transfer, the Corporation shall issue a new certificate to the person entitled thereto, cancel the old certificate and record the transaction upon its books.

The Corporation shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share of stock as the holder in fact thereof and, accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by the laws of the State of Maryland.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, transfers of shares of any class of stock will be subject in all respects to the Charter and all of the terms and conditions contained therein.

Section 7.3             LOST, STOLEN, OR DESTROYED CERTIFICATES. The Corporation shall issue a new certificate in place of any certificate for shares previously issued if the registered owner of the certificate satisfies the following requirements:

(a)           CLAIM. The registered owner makes proof in affidavit form that a previously issued certificate for shares has been lost, destroyed, or stolen;

(b)           TIMELY REQUEST. The registered owner requests the issuance of a new certificate before the Corporation has notice that the certificate has been acquired by a purchaser for value in good faith and without notice of an adverse claim;

(c)           BOND. The registered owner gives a bond in such form, and with such surety or sureties, with fixed or open penalty, as the Board of Directors may direct, in its discretion, to indemnify the Corporation (and its transfer agent and registrar, if any) against any claim that may be made on account of the alleged loss, destruction, or theft of the certificate; and

(d)           OTHER REQUIREMENTS. The registered owner satisfies any other reasonable requirements imposed by the Board of Directors.

When a certificate has been lost, destroyed or stolen and the stockholder of record fails to notify the Corporation within a reasonable time after he has notice of it, if the Corporation registers a transfer of the shares represented by the certificate before receiving such notification, the stockholder of record is precluded from making any claim against the Corporation for the transfer or for a new certificate.

Section 7.4             CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS OR FIXING OF RECORD DATE.  The Board of Directors may (i) set, in advance, a record date for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or determining stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or the allotment of any other rights, or in order to make a determination of stockholders for any other proper purpose, (such record date, in any case, may not be prior to the close of business on the day the record date is fixed and shall be not more than 90 days before the date on which the meeting or particular action requiring such determination of stockholders of record is to be held or taken); or (ii) in lieu of fixing a record date, direct that the stock transfer books be closed for a period not greater than 20 days. In the case of a meeting of the stockholders, the record date or the date set for the closing of the stock transfer books shall be at least ten days before the date of such meeting.

If no record date is fixed and stock transfer books are not closed for the determination of stockholders, (i) the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be the later of (a) the close of business on the day on which the notice of meeting is mailed or (b) the 30th day before the meeting; and (ii) the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive payment of a dividend or an allotment of any other rights shall be the close of business on the day on which the resolution of

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the Board of Directors declaring the divided or allotment of rights is adopted, provided that the payment or allotment may not be made more than 60 days after the date on which such resolution is adopted.

When a determination of stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders has been made as provided in this section, such determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof, except when (i) the determination has been made through the closing of the transfer books and the stated period of closing has expired or (ii) the meeting is adjourned to a date more than 120 days after the record date fixed for the original meeting, in either of which case a new record date shall be determined as set forth herein.

Section 7.5             STOCK LEDGER. The Corporation shall maintain at one or more of its principal offices or at the office of its counsel, accountants, or transfer agent, an original or duplicate share ledger containing the name and address of each stockholder and the number of shares of each class held by such stockholder.

Section 7.6             FRACTIONAL STOCK; ISSUANCE OF UNITS. The Board of Directors may issue fractional stock or provide for the issuance of scrip, all on such terms and under such conditions as they may determine. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Charter or these Bylaws, the Board of Directors may issue units consisting of different securities of the Corporation. Any security issued in a unit shall have the same characteristics as any identical securities issued by the Corporation, except that the Board of Directors may provide that for a specified period securities of the Corporation issued in such unit may be transferred on the books of the Corporation only in such unit.

ARTICLE 8

ACCOUNTING YEAR

The Board of Directors shall have the power, from time to time, to fix the fiscal year of the Corporation by a duly adopted resolution.

ARTICLE 9

DISTRIBUTIONS

Section 9.1             AUTHORIZATION. Dividends and other distributions upon the stock of the Corporation may be authorized by the Board of Directors, subject to the provisions of law and the Charter. Dividends and other distributions may be paid in cash, property or stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of law and the Charter.

Section 9.2             CONTINGENCIES. Before payment of any dividends or other distributions, there may be set aside out of any assets of the Corporation available for dividends or other distributions such sum or sums as the Board of Directors may from time to time, in its absolute discretion, think proper as a reserve fund for contingencies, for equalizing any property of the Corporation or for such other purpose as the Board of Directors shall determine to be in

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the best interest of the Corporation, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve.

ARTICLE 10

INVESTMENT POLICY

Subject to the provisions of the Charter, the Board of Directors may from time to time adopt, amend, revise or terminate any policy or policies with respect to investments by the Corporation, as it shall deem appropriate in its sole discretion.

ARTICLE 11

SEAL

Section 11.1           SEAL. The Board of Directors may authorize the adoption of a seal by the Corporation. The seal shall contain the name of the Corporation and the year of its incorporation and the words “Incorporated Maryland.” The Board of Directors may authorize one or more duplicate seals and provide for the custody thereof.

Section 11.2           AFFIXING SEAL. Whenever the Corporation is permitted or required to affix its seal to a document, it shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of any law, rule or regulation relating to a seal to place “[SEAL]” adjacent to the signature of the person authorized to execute the document on behalf of the Corporation.

ARTICLE 12

WAIVER OF NOTICE

Whenever any notice is required to be given pursuant to the Charter or these Bylaws or pursuant to applicable law, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any meeting need be set forth in the waiver of notice, unless specifically required by statute. The attendance of any person at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where such person attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

ARTICLE 13

AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

The Board of Directors shall have the exclusive power to adopt, alter or repeal any provision of these Bylaws and to make new Bylaws.

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Exhibit 4.1

Incorporated Under the Laws of Maryland

GTJ REIT, INC.

TOTAL AUTHORIZED ISSUE 110,000,000

100,000,000 SHARES PAR VALUE $.0001 EACH

 

10,000,000 SHARES PAR VALUE $.0001 EACH

COMMON STOCK

 

PREFERRED STOCK

 

This is to certify that                                              is the owner of                                      fully paid and non-assessable shares of the above Corporation transferable only on the books of the Corporation by the holder hereof in person or by duly authorized Attorney upon surrender of this Certificate properly endorsed.

Witness, the seal of the Corporation and the signatures of its duly authorized officers.

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The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this Certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations:

TEN COM - as tenants in common

 

UNIF GIFT MIN ACT                       Custodian                     

TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties

 

                                    (Custodiaon)

(Minor)

JT TEN - as joint tenants with right

 

under Uniform Gifts to Minors Act of                         

of survivorship and not as

 

(State)

tenants in common

 

 

 

Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.

FOR VALUE RECEIVED,                                                   HEREBY SELLS, ASSIGNS AND TRANSFERS UNTO                                                                                                                                                            (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE AND SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER, OF ASSIGNEE)                                        (                       ) shares of Common Stock of the Corporation represented by this Certificate and do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint                                                                 attorney to transfer the said shares of Common Stock on the books of the Corporation, with full power of substitution in the premises.

Dated

NOTICE: The signature to this Assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the Certificate in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.

This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain rights as set forth in a Rights Agreement between GTJ REIT, Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, dated as of July 5, 2006, (the “Rights Agreement”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal executive offices of GTJ REIT, Inc.  Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. GTJ REIT, Inc. will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement without charge after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to any Person who becomes an Acquiring Person (as defined in the Rights Agreement) will be null and void.



Exhibit 10.1

 

THE 2006 INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN

OF

GTJ REIT, INC.

GTJ REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation, has adopted the 2006 Incentive Award Plan of GTJ REIT, Inc., (the “Plan”), effective July 5, 2006 (the “Effective Date”), for the benefit of its eligible officers, employees, consultants and directors and the eligible officers, employees and consultants of its Subsidiaries (as defined below).

The purposes of the Plan are as follows:

(1) To provide an additional incentive for Directors, Officers, key Employees and Consultants (as such terms are defined below) to further the growth, development and financial success of the Company by personally benefiting through the ownership of Company stock and/or rights which recognize such growth, development and financial success.

(2) To enable the Company to obtain and retain the services of Directors, Officers, key Employees and Consultants considered essential to the long range success of the Company by offering them an opportunity to own stock in the Company and/or rights which will reflect the growth, development and financial success of the Company.

ARTICLE I.

DEFINITIONS

Wherever the following terms are used in the Plan they shall have the meanings specified below, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The singular pronoun shall include the plural where the context so indicates.

1.1. “Administrator” shall mean the entity that conducts the general administration of the Plan as provided herein. With reference to the administration of the Plan with respect to Options and Restricted Stock granted to Independent Directors, the term “Administrator” shall refer to the Board. With reference to the administration of the Plan with respect to any other Award, the term “Administrator” shall refer to the Committee unless the Board has assumed the authority for administration of the Plan generally as provided in Section 10.1.

1.2. “Award” shall mean an Option, a Restricted Stock award, a Performance Award, a Dividend Equivalents award, a Deferred Stock award, a Stock Payment award or a Stock Appreciation Right which may be awarded or granted under the Plan.

1.3. “Award Agreement” shall mean a written agreement executed by an authorized officer of the Company and the Holder which shall contain such terms and

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conditions with respect to an Award as the Administrator shall determine, consistent with the Plan.

1.4. “Award Limit” shall mean                  shares of Common Stock, as adjusted pursuant to Section 11.3; provided, however, that solely with respect to Performance Awards granted pursuant to Section 8.2(b), Award Limit shall mean $                .

1.5. “Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.

1.6. “Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

1.7. “Committee” shall mean the Compensation Committee of the Board, or another committee or subcommittee of the Board, appointed as provided in Section 10.1.

1.8. “Common Stock” shall mean the common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share.

1.9. “Company” shall mean GTJ REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation.

1.10. “Consultant” shall mean any consultant or adviser if:

(a) The consultant or adviser renders bona fide services to the Company or any Subsidiary;

(b) The services rendered by the consultant or adviser are not in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction and do not directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities; and

(c) The consultant or adviser is a natural person who has contracted directly with the Company to render such services.

1.11. “Deferred Stock” shall mean Common Stock awarded under Article VIII of the Plan.

1.12. “Director” shall mean a member of the Board.

1.13. “Dividend Equivalent” shall mean a right to receive the equivalent value (in cash or Common Stock) of dividends paid on Common Stock awarded under Article VIII of the Plan.

1.14. “DRO” shall mean a domestic relations order as defined by the Code or Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or the rules thereunder.

1.15. “Employee” shall mean any employee of the Company or of any Subsidiary.

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1.16. “Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

1.17. “Fair Market Value” of a share of Common Stock as of a given date shall be (a) the closing price of a share of Common Stock on the principal exchange on which shares of Common Stock are then trading, if any (or as reported on any composite index which includes such principal exchange), on the trading day previous to such date, or if shares were not traded on the trading day previous to such date, then on the next preceding date on which a trade occurred, or (b) if Common Stock is not traded on an exchange but is quoted on Nasdaq or a successor quotation system, the mean between the closing representative bid and asked prices for the Common Stock on the trading day previous to such date as reported by Nasdaq or such successor quotation system, or (c) if Common Stock is not publicly traded on an exchange and not quoted on Nasdaq or a successor quotation system, the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock as established by the Administrator acting in good faith.

1.18. “Holder” shall mean a person who has been granted or awarded an Award.

1.19. “Incentive Stock Option” shall mean an option which conforms to the applicable provisions of Section 422 of the Code and which is designated as an Incentive Stock Option by the Administrator.

1.20. “Independent Director” shall mean a member of the Board who is not associated and has not been associated with the Company for at least two years.

1.21. “Non-Qualified Stock Option” shall mean an Option which is not designated as an Incentive Stock Option by the Administrator or which does not conform to the applicable provisions of Section 422 of the Code.

1.22. “Officer” shall mean any officer of the Company, or of any Subsidiary.

1.23. “Option” shall mean a stock option granted under Article IV of the Plan. An Option granted under the Plan shall, as determined by the Administrator, be either a Non-Qualified Stock Option or an Incentive Stock Option; provided, however, that Options granted to Independent Directors and Consultants shall be Non-Qualified Stock Options.

1.24. “Ownership Limit” shall mean the ownership of not more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (as defined in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation) of the Company.

1.25. “Performance Award” shall mean a cash bonus, stock bonus or other performance or incentive award that is paid in cash, Common Stock or a combination of both, awarded under Article VIII of the Plan.

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1.26. “Performance Criteria” shall mean the following business criteria with respect to the Company, any Subsidiary or any division or operating unit: (a) net income, (b) pre-tax income, (c) operating income, (d) cash flow, (e) earnings per share, (f) return on equity, (g) return on invested capital or assets, (h) cost reductions or savings, (i) funds from operations, (j) appreciation in the fair market value of Common Stock, and (k) earnings before any one or more of the following items: interest, taxes, depreciation or amortization; each as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or subject to such adjustments as may be specified by the Committee with respect to an Award.

1.27. “Plan” shall mean the 2006 Incentive Award Plan of GTJ REIT, Inc.

1.28. “Restricted Stock” shall mean Common Stock awarded under Article VII of the Plan.

1.29. “Rule 16b-3” shall mean Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act, as such Rule may be amended from time to time.

1.30. “Section 162(m) Participant” shall mean any Officer or key Employee designated by the Administrator as an Officer or key Employee whose compensation for the fiscal year in which the Officer or key Employee is so designated or a future fiscal year may be subject to the limit on deductible compensation imposed by Section 162(m) of the Code.

1.31. “Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

1.32. “Stock Appreciation Right” shall mean a stock appreciation right granted under Article IX of the Plan.

1.33. “Stock Payment” shall mean (a) a payment in the form of shares of Common Stock, or (b) an option or other right to purchase shares of Common Stock, as part of a deferred compensation arrangement, made in lieu of all or any portion of the compensation, including without limitation, salary, bonuses and commissions, that would otherwise become payable to an Officer, key Employee or Consultant in cash, awarded under Article VIII of the Plan.

1.34. “Subsidiary” shall mean any corporation in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company if each of the corporations other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain then owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain. “Subsidiary” shall also mean any partnership or limited liability company in which the Company, or any Subsidiary, owns a partnership or membership interest representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the capital or profit interests of such partnership or limited liability company.

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1.35. “Substitute Award” shall mean an Option granted under this Plan upon the assumption of, or in substitution for, outstanding equity awards previously granted by a company or other entity in connection with a corporate transaction, such as a merger, combination, consolidation or acquisition of property or stock; provided, however, that in no event shall the term “Substitute Award” be construed to refer to an award made in connection with the cancellation and repricing of an Option.

1.36. “Termination of Consultancy” shall mean the time when the engagement of a Holder as a Consultant to the Company or a Subsidiary is terminated for any reason, with or without cause, including, but not by way of limitation, by resignation, discharge, death or retirement, but excluding terminations where there is a simultaneous commencement of employment with the Company or any Subsidiary. The Administrator, in its absolute discretion, shall determine the effect of all matters and questions relating to Termination of Consultancy, including, but not by way of limitation, the question of whether a Termination of Consultancy resulted from a discharge for good cause, and all questions of whether a particular leave of absence constitutes a Termination of Consultancy. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Company or any Subsidiary has an absolute and unrestricted right to terminate a Consultant’s service at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause, except to the extent expressly provided otherwise in writing.

1.37. “Termination of Directorship” shall mean the time when a Holder who is an Independent Director ceases to be a Director for any reason, including, but not by way of limitation, a termination by resignation, failure to be elected, death or retirement. The Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine the effect of all matters and questions relating to Termination of Directorship with respect to Independent Directors.

1.38. “Termination of Employment” shall mean the time when the employee-employer relationship between a Holder and the Company or any Subsidiary is terminated for any reason, with or without cause, including, but not by way of limitation, a termination by resignation, discharge, death, disability or retirement; but excluding (a) terminations where there is a simultaneous reemployment or continuing employment of a Holder by the Company or any Subsidiary, (b) at the discretion of the Administrator, terminations which result in a temporary severance of the employee-employer relationship, and (c) at the discretion of the Administrator, terminations which are followed by the simultaneous establishment of a consulting relationship by the Company or a Subsidiary with the former employee. The Administrator, in its absolute discretion, shall determine the effect of all matters and questions relating to Termination of Employment, including, but not by way of limitation, the question of whether a Termination of Employment resulted from a discharge for good cause, and all questions of whether a particular leave of absence constitutes a Termination of Employment; provided, however, that, with respect to Incentive Stock Options, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator in its discretion, a leave of absence, change in status from an employee to an independent contractor or other change in the employee-employer relationship shall constitute a Termination of Employment if, and to the extent that, such leave of absence, change in status or other change interrupts employment for

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the purposes of Section 422(a)(2) of the Code and the then applicable regulations and revenue rulings under said Section.

ARTICLE II.

SHARES SUBJECT TO PLAN

2.1. Shares Subject to Plan.

(a) The shares of stock subject to Awards initially shall be Common Stock. Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 11.3, the aggregate number of such shares which may be issued upon exercise of such Options or rights or upon any such Awards under the Plan shall not exceed               . The shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such Options or rights or upon any such awards may be either previously authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares.

(b) The maximum number of shares which may be subject to Awards granted under the Plan to any individual in any calendar year shall not exceed the Award Limit. To the extent required by Section 162(m) of the Code, shares subject to Options which are canceled continue to be counted against the Award Limit.

2.2. Add-back of Options and Other Rights. If any Option, or other right to acquire shares of Common Stock under any other Award under the Plan, expires or is canceled without having been fully exercised, or is exercised in whole or in part for cash as permitted by the Plan, the number of shares subject to such Option or other right but as to which such Option or other right was not exercised prior to its expiration, cancellation or exercise may again be optioned, granted or awarded hereunder, subject to the limitations of Section 2.1. Furthermore, any shares subject to Awards which are adjusted shall be considered cancelled and may again be optioned, granted or awarded hereunder, subject to the limitations of Section 2.1. Shares of Common Stock which are delivered by the Holder or withheld by the Company upon the exercise of any Award under the Plan, in payment of the exercise price thereof or tax withholding thereon, may again be optioned, granted or awarded hereunder, subject to the limitations of Section 2.1. If any shares of Restricted Stock are surrendered by the Holder or repurchased by the Company pursuant to Section 7.5 or 7.6 hereof, such shares may again be optioned, granted or awarded hereunder, subject to the limitations of Section 2.1. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 2.2, no shares of Common Stock may again be optioned, granted or awarded if such action would cause an Incentive Stock Option to fail to qualify as an incentive stock option under Section 422 of the Code.

ARTICLE III.

GRANTING OF AWARDS

3.1. Award Agreement. Each Award shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement. Award Agreements evidencing Awards intended to qualify as performance-

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based compensation as described in Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code shall contain such terms and conditions as may be necessary to meet the applicable provisions of Section 162(m) of the Code. Award Agreements evidencing Incentive Stock Options shall contain such terms and conditions as may be necessary to meet the applicable provisions of Section 422 of the Code.

3.2. Provisions Applicable to Section 162(m) Participants.

(a) The Committee, in its discretion, may determine whether an Award is to qualify as performance-based compensation as described in Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code.

b) Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, the Committee may grant any Award to a Section 162(m) Participant, including Restricted Stock, the restrictions with respect to which lapse upon the attainment of performance goals which are related to one or more of the Performance Criteria, and any performance or incentive award described in Article VIII that vests or becomes exercisable or payable upon the attainment of performance goals which are related to one or more of the Performance Criteria.

(c) To the extent necessary to comply with the performance-based compensation requirements of Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code, with respect to any Award granted under Articles VII and VIII which may be granted to one or more Section 162(m) Participants, no later than ninety (90) days following the commencement of any fiscal year in question or any other designated fiscal period or period of service (or such other time as may be required or permitted by Section 162(m) of the Code), the Committee shall, in writing, (i) designate one or more Section 162(m) Participants, (ii) select the Performance Criteria applicable to the fiscal year or other designated fiscal period or period of service, (iii) establish the various performance targets, in terms of an objective formula or standard, and amounts of such Awards, as applicable, which may be earned for such fiscal year or other designated fiscal period or period of service, and (iv) specify the relationship between Performance Criteria and the performance targets and the amounts of such Awards, as applicable, to be earned by each Section 162(m) Participant for such fiscal year or other designated fiscal period or period of service. Following the completion of each fiscal year or other designated fiscal period or period of service, the Committee shall certify in writing whether the applicable performance targets have been achieved for such fiscal year or other designated fiscal period or period of service. In determining the amount earned by a Section 162(m) Participant, the Committee shall have the right to reduce (but not to increase) the amount payable at a given level of performance to take into account additional factors that the Committee may deem relevant to the assessment of individual or corporate performance for the fiscal year or other designated fiscal period or period of service.

(d) Furthermore, notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or any Award which is granted to a Section 162(m) Participant and is intended to qualify as performance-based compensation as described in Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code shall

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be subject to any additional limitations set forth in Section 162(m) of the Code (including any amendment to Section 162(m) of the Code) or any regulations or rulings issued thereunder that are requirements for qualification as performance-based compensation as described in Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code, and the Plan shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such requirements.

3.3. Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Plan, and any Award granted or awarded to any individual who is then subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, shall be subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the Exchange Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and Awards granted or awarded hereunder shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.

3.4. Consideration. In consideration of the granting of an Award under the Plan, the Holder shall agree, in the Award Agreement, to remain in the employ of (or to consult for or to serve as an Independent Director of, as applicable) the Company or any Subsidiary for a period of at least one year (or such shorter period as may be fixed in the Award Agreement or by action of the Administrator following grant of the Award) after the Award is granted (or, in the case of an Independent Director, until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company).

3.5. At-Will Employment. Nothing in the Plan or in any Award Agreement hereunder shall confer upon any Holder any right to continue in the employ of, or as a Consultant for, the Company or any Subsidiary, or as a director of the Company, or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Company and any Subsidiary, which are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge any Holder at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause, except to the extent expressly provided otherwise in a written employment agreement between the Holder and the Company and any Subsidiary.

ARTICLE IV.

GRANTING OF OPTIONS TO OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,
CONSULTANTS AND INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

4.1. Eligibility. Any Officer, Employee, Consultant or Independent Director selected by the Administrator pursuant to Section 4.4(a)(i) shall be eligible to be granted an Option.

4.2. Disqualification for Stock Ownership. No person may be granted an Incentive Stock Option under the Plan if such person, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any then existing Subsidiary or parent

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corporation (within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code) unless such Incentive Stock Option conforms to the applicable provisions of Section 422 of the Code.

4.3. Qualification of Incentive Stock Options. No Incentive Stock Option shall be granted to any person who is not an Officer or Employee.

4.4. Granting of Options to Officers, Employees and Consultants.

(a) The Committee shall from time to time, in its absolute discretion, and subject to applicable limitations of the Plan:

(i) Determine which Employees are key Employees and select from among the Officers, key Employees or Consultants (including Officers, Employees or Consultants who have previously received Awards under the Plan) such of them as in its opinion should be granted Options;

(ii) Subject to the Award Limit, determine the number of shares to be subject to such Options granted to the selected Officers, key Employees or Consultants;

(iii) Subject to Section 4.3, determine whether such Options are to be Incentive Stock Options or Non-Qualified Stock Options and whether such Options are to qualify as performance-based compensation as described in Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code; and

(iv) Determine the terms and conditions of such Options, consistent with the Plan; provided, however, that the terms and conditions of Options intended to qualify as performance-based compensation as described in Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code shall include, but not be limited to, such terms and conditions as may be necessary to meet the applicable provisions of Section 162(m) of the Code.

(b) Upon the selection of an Officer, key Employee or Consultant to be granted an Option, the Committee shall instruct the Secretary of the Company to issue the Option and may impose such conditions on the grant of the Option as it deems appropriate.

(c) Any Incentive Stock Option granted under the Plan may be modified by the Committee, with the consent of the Holder, to disqualify such Option from treatment as an “incentive stock option” under Section 422 of the Code.

4.5. Granting of Options to Independent Directors. The Board shall from time to time, in its absolute discretion, and subject to applicable limitations of the Plan:

(a) Select from among the Independent Directors (including Independent Directors who have previously received Options under the Plan) such of them as in its opinion should be granted Options;

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(b) Determine the number of shares to be subject to such Options granted to the selected Independent Directors;

(c) Subject to the provisions of Article 5, determine the terms and conditions of such Options, consistent with the Plan.

4.6. Options in Lieu of Cash Compensation. Options may be granted under the Plan to Officers, Employees and Consultants in lieu of cash bonuses which would otherwise be payable to such Officers, Employees and Consultants, pursuant to such policies which may be adopted by the Administrator from time to time.

ARTICLE V.

TERMS OF OPTIONS

5.1. Option Price. The price per share of the shares subject to each Option granted to Officers, Employees and Consultants shall be set by the Committee; provided, however, that such price shall be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date the Option is granted, and:

(a) In the case of Options intended to qualify as performance-based compensation as described in Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code, such price shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date the Option is granted;

(b) In the case of Incentive Stock Options such price shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date the Option is granted (or the date the Option is modified, extended or renewed for purposes of Section 424(h) of the Code);

(c) In the case of Incentive Stock Options granted to an individual then owning (within the meaning of Section 424(d) of the Code) more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Subsidiary or parent corporation thereof (within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code), such price shall not be less than 110% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date the Option is granted (or the date the Option is modified, extended or renewed for purposes of Section 424(h) of the Code).

5.2. Option Term. The term of an Option granted to an Officer, Employee or Consultant shall be set by the Committee in its discretion; provided, however, that, in the case of Incentive Stock Options, the term shall not be more than 10 years from the date the Incentive Stock Option is granted, or five years from the date the Incentive Stock Option is granted if the Incentive Stock Option is granted to an individual then owning (within the meaning of Section 424(d) of the Code) more than 10% of the total combined

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voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Subsidiary or parent corporation thereof (within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code). Except as limited by the requirements of Section 422 of the Code and regulations and rulings thereunder applicable to Incentive Stock Options, the Committee may extend the term of any outstanding Option in connection with any Termination of Employment or Termination of Consultancy of the Holder, or amend any other term or condition of such Option relating to such a termination.

5.3. Option Vesting.

(a) The period during which the right to exercise, in whole or in part, an Option granted to an Officer, Employee or a Consultant vests in the Holder shall be set by the Committee and the Committee may determine that an Option may not be exercised in whole or in part for a specified period after it is granted. At any time after grant of an Option, the Committee may, in its sole and absolute discretion and subject to whatever terms and conditions it selects, accelerate the period during which an Option granted to an Officer, Employee or Consultant vests.

(b) No portion of an Option granted to an Officer, Employee or Consultant which is unexercisable at Termination of Employment or Termination of Consultancy, as applicable, shall thereafter become exercisable, except as may be otherwise provided by the Committee either in the Award Agreement or by action of the Committee following the grant of the Option.

(c) To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of stock with respect to which “incentive stock options” (within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code, but without regard to Section 422(d) of the Code) are exercisable for the first time by a Holder during any calendar year (under the Plan and all other incentive stock option plans of the Company and any parent or subsidiary corporation, within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code) of the Company, exceeds $100,000, such Options shall be treated as Non-Qualified Stock Options to the extent required by Section 422 of the Code. The rule set forth in the preceding sentence shall be applied by taking Options into account in the order in which they were granted. For purposes of this Section 5.3(c), the Fair Market Value of stock shall be determined as of the time the Option with respect to such stock is granted.

5.4. Terms of Options Granted to Independent Directors. The price per share of the shares subject to each Option granted to an Independent Director shall equal 100% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date the Option is granted. Options granted to Independent Directors shall be subject to such other terms and conditions as are determined by the Administrator, consistent with the Plan.

5.5. Substitute Awards. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article V to the contrary, in the case of an Option that is a Substitute Award, the price per share of the shares subject to such Option may be less than the Fair Market Value per share on the date of grant, provided, that the excess of:

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(a) The aggregate Fair Market Value (as of the date such Substitute Award is granted) of the shares subject to the Substitute Award; over

(b) The aggregate exercise price thereof; does not exceed the excess of:

(c) The aggregate fair market value (as of the time immediately preceding the transaction giving rise to the Substitute Award, such fair market value to be determined by the Committee) of the shares of the predecessor entity that were subject to the grant assumed or substituted for by the Company; over

(d) The aggregate exercise price of such shares.

ARTICLE VI.

EXERCISE OF OPTIONS

6.1. Partial Exercise. An exercisable Option may be exercised in whole or in part. However, an Option shall not be exercisable with respect to fractional shares and the Administrator may require that, by the terms of the Option, a partial exercise be with respect to a minimum number of shares.

6.2. Manner of Exercise. All or a portion of an exercisable Option shall be deemed exercised upon delivery of all of the following to the Secretary of the Company or his or her office:

(a) A written notice complying with the applicable rules established by the Administrator stating that the Option, or a portion thereof, is exercised. The notice shall be signed by the Holder or other person then entitled to exercise the Option or such portion of the Option;

(b) Such representations and documents as the Administrator, in its absolute discretion, deems necessary or advisable to effect compliance with all applicable provisions of the Securities Act and any other federal or state securities laws or regulations. The Administrator may, in its absolute discretion, also take whatever additional actions it deems appropriate to effect such compliance including, without limitation, placing legends on share certificates and issuing stop-transfer notices to agents and registrars;

(c) In the event that the Option shall be exercised pursuant to Section 11.1 by any person or persons other than the Holder, appropriate proof of the right of such person or persons to exercise the Option; and

(d) Full cash payment to the Secretary of the Company for the shares with respect to which the Option, or portion thereof, is exercised. However, the

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Administrator may, in its discretion, (i) allow a delay in payment up to 30 days from the date the Option, or portion thereof, is exercised; (ii) allow payment, in whole or in part, through the delivery of shares of Common Stock which have been owned by the Holder for at least six months, duly endorsed for transfer to the Company with a Fair Market Value on the date of delivery equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Option or exercised portion thereof; (iii) allow payment, in whole or in part, through the surrender of shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option having a Fair Market Value on the date of Option exercise equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Option or exercised portion thereof; (iv) allow payment, in whole or in part, through the delivery of property of any kind which constitutes good and valuable consideration; (v) allow payment, in whole or in part, through the delivery of a full recourse promissory note bearing interest (at no less than such rate as shall then preclude the imputation of interest under the Code) and payable upon such terms as may be prescribed by the Administrator; (vi) allow payment, in whole or in part, through the delivery of a notice that the Holder has placed a market sell order with a broker with respect to shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option, and that the broker has been directed to pay a sufficient portion of the net proceeds of the sale to the Company in satisfaction of the Option exercise price, provided that payment of such proceeds is then made to the Company upon settlement of such sale; or (vii) allow payment through any combination of the consideration provided in the foregoing subparagraphs (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi). In the case of a promissory note, the Administrator may also prescribe the form of such note and the security to be given for such note. The Option may not be exercised, however, by delivery of a promissory note or by a loan from the Company when or where such loan or other extension of credit is prohibited by law.

6.3. Conditions to Issuance of Stock Certificates. The Company shall not be required to issue or deliver any certificate or certificates for shares of stock purchased upon the exercise of any Option or portion thereof prior to fulfillment of all of the following conditions:

(a) The admission of such shares to listing on all stock exchanges on which such class of stock is then listed;

(b) The completion of any registration or other qualification of such shares under any state or federal law, or under the rulings or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other governmental regulatory body which the Administrator shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable;

(c) The obtaining of any approval or other clearance from any state or federal governmental agency which the Administrator shall, in its absolute discretion, determine to be necessary or advisable;

(d) The lapse of such reasonable period of time following the exercise of the Option as the Administrator may establish from time to time for reasons of administrative convenience; and

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(e) The receipt by the Company of full payment for such shares, including payment of any applicable withholding tax, which in the discretion of the Administrator may be in the form of consideration used by the Holder to pay for such shares under Section 6.2(d).

6.4. Rights as Shareholders. Holders shall not be, nor have any of the rights or privileges of, shareholders of the Company in respect of any shares purchasable upon the exercise of any part of an Option unless and until certificates representing such shares have been issued by the Company to such Holders.

6.5. Ownership and Transfer Restrictions. The Administrator, in its absolute discretion, may impose such restrictions on the ownership and transferability of the shares purchasable upon the exercise of an Option as it deems appropriate. Any such restriction shall be set forth in the respective Award Agreement and may be referred to on the certificates evidencing such shares. The Holder shall give the Company prompt notice of any disposition of shares of Common Stock acquired by exercise of an Incentive Stock Option within (a) two years from the date of granting (including the date the Option is modified, extended or renewed for purposes of Section 424(h) of the Code) such Option to such Holder, or (b) one year after the transfer of such shares to such Holder.

6.6. Additional Limitations on Exercise of Options. Holders may be required to comply with any timing or other restrictions with respect to the settlement or exercise of an Option, including a window-period limitation, as may be imposed in the discretion of the Administrator.

ARTICLE VII.

AWARD OF RESTRICTED STOCK

7.1. Eligibility. Subject to the Award Limit, Restricted Stock may be awarded to any Officer or Employee who the Committee determines is an Officer, key Employee or any Consultant who the Committee determines should receive such an Award. Each Independent Director shall be eligible to be granted shares of Restricted Stock at the times and in the manner set forth in Section 7.3.

7.2. Award of Restricted Stock to Officers, Employees and Consultants.

(a) The Committee may from time to time, in its absolute discretion:

(i) Determine which Employees are key Employees and select from among the Officers, key Employees or Consultants (including Officers, Employees or Consultants who have previously received other awards under the Plan) such of them as in its opinion should be awarded Restricted Stock; and

(ii) Determine the purchase price, if any, and other terms and conditions applicable to such Restricted Stock, consistent with the Plan.

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(b) The Committee shall establish the purchase price, if any, and form of payment for Restricted Stock; provided, however, that such purchase price shall be no less than the par value of the Common Stock to be purchased, unless otherwise permitted by applicable state law. In all cases, legal consideration shall be required for each issuance of Restricted Stock.

(c) Upon the selection of an Officer, key Employee or Consultant to be awarded Restricted Stock, the Committee shall instruct the Secretary of the Company to issue such Restricted Stock and may impose such conditions on the issuance of such Restricted Stock as it deems appropriate.

7.3. Award of Restricted Stock to Independent Directors.

(a) Restricted Stock shall be awarded to Independent Directors in accordance with the following formula:

(i) Each person who is an Independent Director as of the Effective Date automatically shall be granted (i)            shares of Restricted Stock (subject to adjustment as provided in Section 11.3) on the Effective Date and (ii)            shares of Restricted Stock (subject to adjustment as provided in Section 11.3) on the date of each annual meeting of the shareholders occurring after the Effective Date; provided, such person is an Independent Director as of such date and has continuously served as an Independent Director during such period.

(ii) Each person who is elected, re-elected or appointed by the Board as an Independent Director after the Effective Date, automatically shall be granted: (i)            shares of Restricted Stock (subject to adjustment as provided in Section 11.3) on the date such Independent Director is first elected or appointed, and (ii)            shares of Restricted Stock (subject to adjustment as provided in Section 11.3) on the date of each annual meeting of the shareholders occurring after such initial election or appointment; provided, such person is an Independent Director as of such date and has continuously served as an Independent Director during such period.

(b) Independent Directors shall not be required to pay any purchase price for the shares of Common Stock to be acquired pursuant to an award of Restricted Stock under Section 7.3(a), unless otherwise required under applicable law, in which case the purchase price shall be the minimum purchase price required by such law, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion. To the extent a purchase price is so required, such purchase price shall be paid in cash or by check at the time such award of Restricted Stock is granted.

(c) The restrictions imposed under Sections 7.5 and 7.6 on Restricted Stock awarded to Independent Directors shall lapse and be removed (and the shares of Common Stock acquired by a Participant pursuant to a Restricted Stock award shall vest) immediately at the time of grant with respect to 20% of such award of Restricted Stock

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and, thereafter, in 20% increments on each of the first four anniversaries of the date the shares of Restricted Stock is granted, provided that the Independent Director is a Director on the date of such anniversary. The restrictions imposed under Sections 7.5 and 7.6 shall not lapse or be removed with respect to any portion of the Restricted Stock granted to an Independent Director after termination of Directorship.

7.4. Rights as Shareholders. Subject to Section 7.5, upon delivery of the shares of Restricted Stock to the escrow holder pursuant to Section 7.7, the Holder shall have, unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, all the rights of a shareholder with respect to said shares, subject to the restrictions in his or her Award Agreement, including the right to receive all dividends and other distributions paid or made with respect to the shares; provided, however, that in the discretion of the Administrator, any extraordinary distributions with respect to the Common Stock shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 7.5.

7.5. Restriction. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.3, all shares of Restricted Stock issued under the Plan (including any shares received by holders thereof with respect to shares of Restricted Stock as a result of stock dividends, stock splits or any other form of recapitalization) shall, in the terms of each individual Award Agreement, be subject to such restrictions as the Administrator shall provide, which restrictions may include, without limitation, restrictions concerning voting rights and transferability and restrictions based on duration of employment or service with the Company, Company performance and individual performance; provided, however, that, except with respect to shares of Restricted Stock granted to Section 162(m) Participants, by action taken after the Restricted Stock is issued, the Administrator may, on such terms and conditions as it may determine to be appropriate, remove any or all of the restrictions imposed by the terms of the Award Agreement. Restricted Stock may not be sold or encumbered until all restrictions are terminated or expire. If no consideration was paid by the Holder upon issuance, a Holder’s rights in unvested Restricted Stock shall lapse, and such Restricted Stock shall be surrendered to the Company without consideration, upon Termination of Employment or, if applicable, upon Termination of Consultancy or Termination of Directorship with the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator in its sole and absolute discretion may provide that such rights shall not lapse in the event of a Termination of Employment following a “change of ownership or control” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.162-27(e)(2)(v) or any successor regulation thereto) of the Company or because of the Holder’s death or disability; provided, further, except with respect to shares of Restricted Stock granted to Section 162(m) Participants, the Administrator in its sole and absolute discretion may provide that no such lapse or surrender shall occur in the event of a Termination of Employment, Termination of Consultancy, or Termination of Directorship, without cause or following any change in control of the Company or because of the Holder’s retirement, or otherwise.

7.6. Repurchase of Restricted Stock. The Administrator shall provide in the terms of each individual Award Agreement that the Company shall have the right to repurchase from the Holder the Restricted Stock then subject to restrictions under the

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Award Agreement immediately upon a Termination of Employment or, if applicable, upon a Termination of Consultancy or Termination of Directorship, between the Holder and the Company, at a cash price per share equal to the price paid, if any, by the Holder for such Restricted Stock; provided, however, that the Administrator in its sole and absolute discretion may provide that no such right of repurchase shall exist in the event of a Termination of Employment following a “change of ownership or control” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.162-27(e)(2)(v) or any successor regulation thereto) of the Company or because of the Holder’s death or disability; provided, further, that, except with respect to shares of Restricted Stock granted to Section 162(m) Participants, the Administrator in its sole and absolute discretion may provide that no such right of repurchase shall exist in the event of a Termination of Employment, Termination of Consultancy or Termination of Directorship, without cause or following any change in control of the Company or because of the Holder’s retirement, or otherwise.

7.7. Escrow. The Secretary of the Company or such other escrow holder as the Administrator may appoint shall retain physical custody of each certificate representing Restricted Stock until all of the restrictions imposed under the Award Agreement with respect to the shares evidenced by such certificate expire or shall have been removed. With respect to shares of Restricted Stock granted or awarded to the Company’s Officers, Employees, Consultants and Independent Directors, upon the expiration or removal of such restrictions, the Secretary of the Company, or other escrow holder, shall transfer the shares to the Holder. With respect to shares of Restricted Stock granted to a Subsidiary’s Officers or Employees, upon the expiration or removal of such restrictions, the Secretary of the Company, or other escrow holder, shall transfer the shares to the Subsidiary. As soon as practicable after the receipt of such shares by the Subsidiary, the Subsidiary shall transfer such shares to the Holder for no additional consideration.

7.8. Legend. In order to enforce the restrictions imposed upon shares of Restricted Stock hereunder, the Administrator shall cause a legend or legends to be placed on certificates representing all shares of Restricted Stock that are still subject to restrictions under Award Agreements, which legend or legends shall make appropriate reference to the conditions imposed thereby.

7.9. Section 83(b). A Holder may not make an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with respect to any share of Restricted Stock granted or awarded hereunder without the consent of the Company, which the Company may grant or withhold in its sole discretion.

ARTICLE VIII.

PERFORMANCE AWARDS, DIVIDEND EQUIVALENTS,
DEFERRED STOCK, STOCK PAYMENTS

8.1. Eligibility. Subject to the Award Limit, one or more Performance Awards, Dividend Equivalents, awards of Deferred Stock and/or Stock Payments may be granted

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to any Officer or Employee whom the Committee determines is an Officer, key Employee or any Consultant whom the Committee determines should receive such an Award.

8.2. Performance Awards.

(a) Any Officer, key Employee or Consultant selected by the Committee may be granted one or more Performance Awards. The value of such Performance Awards may be subject to the achievement of performance goals which are related to any one or more of the Performance Criteria or other specific performance criteria determined appropriate by the Committee, in each case on a specified date or dates or over any period or periods determined by the Committee. In making such determinations, the Committee shall consider (among such other factors as it deems relevant in light of the specific type of award) the contributions, responsibilities and other compensation of the particular Officer, key Employee or Consultant.

(b) Without limiting Section 8.2(a), the Committee may grant Performance Awards to any Section 162(m) Participant in the form of a cash bonus payable upon the attainment of objective performance goals which are established by the Committee and relate to one or more of the Performance Criteria, in each case on a specified date or dates or over any period or periods determined by the Committee. Any such bonuses paid to 162(m) Participants shall be based upon objectively determinable bonus formulas established in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.2. The maximum amount of any Performance Award payable to a Section 162(m) Participant under this Section 8.2(b) shall not exceed the Award Limit with respect to any calendar year of the Company. Unless otherwise specified by the Committee at the time of grant, the Performance Criteria with respect to a Performance Award payable to a Section 162(m) Participant shall be determined on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles.

8.3. Dividend Equivalents.

(a) Any Officer, key Employee or Consultant selected by the Committee may be granted Dividend Equivalents based on the dividends declared on Common Stock, to be credited as of dividend payment dates, during the period between the date a Stock Appreciation Right, Deferred Stock or Performance Award is granted, and the date such Stock Appreciation Right, Deferred Stock or Performance Award is exercised, vests or expires, as determined by the Committee. Such Dividend Equivalents shall be converted to cash or additional shares of Common Stock by such formula and at such time and subject to such limitations as may be determined by the Committee.

(b) Any Holder of an Option who is an Officer, Employee or Consultant selected by the Committee may be granted Dividend Equivalents based on the dividends declared on Common Stock, to be credited as of dividend payment dates, during the period between the date an Option is granted, and the date such Option is exercised, vests or expires, as determined by the Committee. Such Dividend Equivalents

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shall be converted to cash or additional shares of Common Stock by such formula and at such time and subject to such limitations as may be determined by the Committee.

(c) Any Holder of an Option who is an Independent Director selected by the Board may be granted Dividend Equivalents based on the dividends declared on Common Stock, to be credited as of dividend payment dates, during the period between the date an Option is granted and the date such Option is exercised, vests or expires, as determined by the Board. Such Dividend Equivalents shall be converted to cash or additional shares of Common Stock by such formula and at such time and subject to such limitations as may be determined by the Board.

(d) Dividend Equivalents granted with respect to Options intended to be qualified performance-based compensation for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code shall be payable, with respect to pre-exercise periods, regardless of whether such Option is subsequently exercised.

8.4. Stock Payments. Any Officer, key Employee or Consultant selected by the Committee may receive Stock Payments in the manner determined from time to time by the Committee. The number of shares shall be determined by the Committee and may be based upon the Performance Criteria or other specific performance criteria determined appropriate by the Committee, determined on the date such Stock Payment is made or on any date thereafter.

8.5. Deferred Stock. Any Officer, key Employee or Consultant selected by the Committee may be granted an award of Deferred Stock in the manner determined from time to time by the Committee. The number of shares of Deferred Stock shall be determined by the Committee and may be linked to the Performance Criteria or other specific performance criteria determined to be appropriate by the Committee, in each case on a specified date or dates or over any period or periods determined by the Committee. Common Stock underlying a Deferred Stock award will not be issued until the Deferred Stock award has vested, pursuant to a vesting schedule or performance criteria set by the Committee. Unless otherwise provided by the Committee, a Holder of Deferred Stock shall have no rights as a Company shareholder with respect to such Deferred Stock until such time as the Award has vested and the Common Stock underlying the Award has been issued.

8.6. Term. The term of a Performance Award, Dividend Equivalent, award of Deferred Stock and/or Stock Payment shall be set by the Committee in its discretion.

8.7. Exercise or Purchase Price. The Committee may establish the exercise or purchase price of a Performance Award, shares of Deferred Stock or shares received as a Stock Payment; provided, however, that such price shall not be less than the par value of a share of Common Stock, unless otherwise permitted by applicable state law.

8.8. Exercise Upon Termination of Employment, Termination of Consultancy or Termination of Directorship. A Performance Award, Dividend Equivalent, award of

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Deferred Stock and/or Stock Payment is exercisable or payable only while the Holder is an Officer, Employee, or Consultant, as applicable; provided, however, that the Administrator in its sole and absolute discretion may provide that the Performance Award, Dividend Equivalent, award of Deferred Stock and/or Stock Payment may be exercised or paid subsequent to a Termination of Employment following a “change of control or ownership” (within the meaning of Section 1.162-27(e)(2)(v) or any successor regulation thereto) of the Company; provided, further, that except with respect to Performance Awards granted to Section 162(m) Participants, the Administrator in its sole and absolute discretion may provide that Performance Awards may be exercised or paid following a Termination of Employment or a Termination of Consultancy without cause, or following a change in control of the Company, or because of the Holder’s retirement, death or disability, or otherwise.

8.9. Form of Payment. Payment of the amount determined under Section 8.2 or 8.3 above shall be in cash, in Common Stock or a combination of both, as determined by the Committee. To the extent any payment under this Article VIII is effected in Common Stock, it shall be made subject to satisfaction of all provisions of Section 6.4.

ARTICLE IX.

STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS

9.1. Grant of Stock Appreciation Rights. A Stock Appreciation Right may be granted to any Officer, key Employee or Consultant selected by the Committee. A Stock Appreciation Right may be granted (a) in connection and simultaneously with the grant of an Option, (b) with respect to a previously granted Option, or (c) independent of an Option. A Stock Appreciation Right shall be subject to such terms and conditions not inconsistent with the Plan as the Committee shall impose and shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement.

9.2. Coupled Stock Appreciation Rights.

(a) A Coupled Stock Appreciation Right (“CSAR”) shall be related to a particular Option and shall be exercisable only when and to the extent the related Option is exercisable.

(b) A CSAR may be granted to the Holder for no more than the number of shares subject to the simultaneously or previously granted Option to which it is coupled.

(c) A CSAR shall entitle the Holder (or other person entitled to exercise the Option pursuant to the Plan) to surrender to the Company unexercised a portion of the Option to which the CSAR relates (to the extent then exercisable pursuant to its terms) and to receive from the Company in exchange therefor an amount determined by multiplying the difference obtained by subtracting the Option exercise price from the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of exercise of

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the CSAR by the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which the CSAR shall have been exercised, subject to any limitations the Committee may impose.

9.3. Independent Stock Appreciation Rights.

(a) An Independent Stock Appreciation Right (“ISAR”) shall be unrelated to any Option and shall have a term set by the Committee. An ISAR shall be exercisable in such installments as the Committee may determine. An ISAR shall cover such number of shares of Common Stock as the Committee may determine. The exercise price per share of Common Stock subject to each ISAR shall be set by the Committee. An ISAR is exercisable only while the Holder is an Officer, Employee or Consultant; provided, that the Committee may determine that the ISAR may be exercised subsequent to Termination of Employment or Termination of Consultancy without cause, or following a change in control of the Company, or because of the Holder’s retirement, death or disability, or otherwise.

(b) An ISAR shall entitle the Holder (or other person entitled to exercise the ISAR pursuant to the Plan) to exercise all or a specified portion of the ISAR (to the extent then exercisable pursuant to its terms) and to receive from the Company an amount determined by multiplying the difference obtained by subtracting the exercise price per share of the ISAR from the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of exercise of the ISAR by the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which the ISAR shall have been exercised, subject to any limitations the Committee may impose.

9.4. Payment and Limitations on Exercise.

(a) Payment of the amounts determined under Section 9.2(c) and 9.3(b) above shall be in cash, in Common Stock (based on its Fair Market Value as of the date the Stock Appreciation Right is exercised) or a combination of both, as determined by the Committee. To the extent such payment is effected in Common Stock it shall be made subject to satisfaction of all provisions of Section 6.4 above pertaining to Options.

(b) Holders of Stock Appreciation Rights may be required to comply with any timing or other restrictions with respect to the settlement or exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right, including a window-period limitation, as may be imposed in the discretion of the Committee.

ARTICLE X.

ADMINISTRATION

10.1. Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee (or another committee or a subcommittee of the Board assuming the functions of the Committee under the Plan) shall consist solely of two or more Independent Directors appointed by and holding office at the pleasure of the Board, each of whom is both a “non-employee

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director” as defined by Rule 16b-3 and an “outside director” for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code. Appointment of Committee members shall be effective upon acceptance of appointment. Committee members may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the Board. Vacancies in the Committee may be filled by the Board.

10.2. Duties and Powers of Committee. It shall be the duty of the Committee to conduct the general administration of the Plan in accordance with its provisions. The Committee shall have the power to interpret the Plan and the Award Agreements, and to adopt such rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith, to interpret, amend or revoke any such rules and to amend any Award Agreement provided that the rights or obligations of the Holder of the Award that is the subject of any such Award Agreement are not affected adversely. Any such grant or award under the Plan need not be the same with respect to each Holder. Any such interpretations and rules with respect to Incentive Stock Options shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 422 of the Code. In its absolute discretion, the Board may at any time and from time to time exercise any and all rights and duties of the Committee under the Plan except with respect to matters which under Rule 16b-3 or Section 162(m) of the Code, or any regulations or rules issued thereunder, are required to be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the full Board, acting by a majority of its members in office, shall conduct the general administration of the Plan with respect to Options, Dividend Equivalents and Restricted Stock granted to Independent Directors.

10.3. Majority Rule; Unanimous Written Consent. The Committee shall act by a majority of its members in attendance at a meeting at which a quorum is present or by a memorandum or other written instrument signed by all members of the Committee.

10.4. Compensation; Professional Assistance; Good Faith Actions. Members of the Committee shall receive such compensation, if any, for their services as members as may be determined by the Board. All expenses and liabilities which members of the Committee incur in connection with the administration of the Plan shall be borne by the Company. The Committee may, with the approval of the Board, employ attorneys, consultants, accountants, appraisers, brokers or other persons. The Committee, the Company and the Company’s officers and Directors shall be entitled to rely upon the advice, opinions or valuations of any such persons. All actions taken and all interpretations and determinations made by the Committee or the Board in good faith shall be final and binding upon all Holders, the Company and all other interested persons. No members of the Committee or Board shall be personally liable for any action, determination or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan or Awards, and all members of the Committee and the Board shall be fully protected by the Company in respect of any such action, determination or interpretation.

10.5. Delegation of Authority to Grant Awards. The Committee may, but need not, delegate from time to time some or all of its authority to grant Awards under the Plan to a committee consisting of one or more members of the Committee or of one or more officers of the Company; provided, however, that the Committee may not delegate its

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authority to grant Awards to individuals (a) who are subject on the date of the grant to the reporting rules under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, (b) who are Section 162(m) Participants, or (c) who are officers of the Company who are delegated authority by the Committee hereunder. Any delegation hereunder shall be subject to the restrictions and limits that the Committee specifies at the time of such delegation of authority and may be rescinded at any time by the Committee. At all times, any committee appointed under this Section 10.5 shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Committee.

ARTICLE XI.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

11.1. Not Transferable.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 11.1(b):

(i) No Award under the Plan may be sold, pledged, assigned or transferred in any manner other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or, subject to the consent of the Administrator, pursuant to a DRO, unless and until such Award has been exercised, or the shares underlying such Award have been issued, and all restrictions applicable to such shares have lapsed.

(ii) No Award or interest or right therein shall be liable for the debts, contracts or engagements of the Holder or his or her successors in interest or shall be subject to disposition by transfer, alienation, anticipation, pledge, encumbrance, assignment or any other means whether such disposition be voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or any other legal or equitable proceedings (including bankruptcy), and any attempted disposition thereof shall be null and void and of no effect, except to the extent that such disposition is permitted by the preceding sentence.

(iii) During the lifetime of the Holder, only he or she may exercise an Option or other Award (or any portion thereof) granted to him or her under the Plan, unless it has been disposed of with the consent of the Administrator pursuant to a DRO. After the death of the Holder, any exercisable portion of an Option or other Award may, prior to the time when such portion becomes unexercisable under the Plan or the applicable Award Agreement, be exercised by his or her personal representative or by any person empowered to do so under the deceased Holder’s will or under the then applicable laws of descent and distribution.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 11.1(a), in the case of Options granted to Independent Directors, an Optionee who is an Independent Director may transfer an Option to a Permitted Transferee (as defined below) subject to the following terms and conditions: (i) an Option transferred to a Permitted Transferee shall not be assignable or transferable by the Permitted Transferee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or, subject to the consent of the Administrator, pursuant to a DRO; (ii) any

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Option which is transferred to a Permitted Transferee shall continue to be subject to all the terms and conditions of the Option as applicable to the original Holder (other than the ability to further transfer the Option); and (iii) the Holder and the Permitted Transferee shall execute any and all documents requested by the Administrator, including, without limitation documents to (A) confirm the status of the transferee as a Permitted Transferee, (B) satisfy any requirements for an exemption for the transfer under applicable federal and state securities laws and (C) evidence the transfer. Shares of Common Stock acquired by a Permitted Transferee through the exercise of an Option have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities act and may not be transferred, nor will any assignee or transferee thereof be recognized as an owner of such shares of Common Stock for any purpose, unless a registration statement under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities act with respect to such shares shall then be in effect or unless the availability of an exemption from registration with respect to any proposed transfer or disposition of such shares shall be established to the satisfaction of counsel for the Company. For purposes of this Section 11.1(b), “Permitted Transferee” shall mean, with respect to a Holder, any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, former spouse, sibling, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships, any person sharing the Holder’s household (other than a tenant or employee), a trust in which these persons (or the Holder) control the management of assets, and any other entity in which these persons (or the Holder) own more than fifty percent of the voting interests, or any other transferee specifically approved by the Administrator after taking into account any state or federal tax or securities laws applicable to transferable Options.

11.2. Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 11.2, the Plan may be wholly or partially amended or otherwise modified, suspended or terminated at any time or from time to time by the Administrator (including, but not limited to, an amendment to the number of shares that may be subject to future awards of Restricted Stock pursuant to Section 7.3). However, without approval of the Company’s shareholders given within 12 months before or after the action by the Administrator, no action of the Administrator may, except as provided in Section 11.3, increase the limits imposed in Section 2.1 on the maximum number of shares which may be issued under the Plan. No amendment, suspension or termination of the Plan shall, without the consent of the Holder, alter or impair any rights or obligations under any Award theretofore granted or awarded, unless the Award itself otherwise expressly so provides. No Awards may be granted or awarded during any period of suspension or after termination of the Plan, and in no event may any Award be granted under the Plan after the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The expiration of 10 years from the date the Plan is adopted by the Board; or

(b) The expiration of 10 years from the date the Plan is approved by the Company’s shareholders under Section 11.4.

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11.3. Changes in Common Stock or Assets of the Company, Acquisition or Liquidation of the Company and Other Corporate Events.

(a) Subject to Section 11.3(e), in the event that the Administrator determines that any dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Common Stock, other securities or other property), recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, liquidation, dissolution, or sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or exchange of Common Stock or other securities of the Company, issuance of warrants or other rights to purchase Common Stock or other securities of the Company, or other similar corporate transaction or event, in the Administrator’s sole discretion, affects the Common Stock such that an adjustment is determined by the Administrator to be appropriate in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan or with respect to an Award, then the Administrator shall, in such manner as it may deem equitable, adjust any or all of:

(i) The number and kind of shares of Common Stock (or other securities or property) with respect to which Awards may be granted or awarded (including, but not limited to, adjustments of the limitations in Section 2.1 on the maximum number and kind of shares which may be issued and adjustments of the Award Limit);

(ii) The number and kind of shares of Common Stock (or other securities or property) subject to outstanding Awards; and

(iii) The grant or exercise price with respect to any Award.

(b) Subject to Sections 11.3(c) and 11.3(e), in the event of any transaction or event described in Section 11.3(a) or any unusual or nonrecurring transactions or events affecting the Company, any affiliate of the Company, or the financial statements of the Company or any affiliate, or of changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles, the Administrator, in its sole and absolute discretion, and on such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, either by the terms of the Award or by action taken prior to the occurrence of such transaction or event and either automatically or upon the Holder’s request, is hereby authorized to take any one or more of the following actions whenever the Administrator determines that such action is appropriate in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan or with respect to any Award under the Plan, to facilitate such transactions or events or to give effect to such changes in laws, regulations or principles:

(i) To provide for either the purchase of any such Award for an amount of cash equal to the amount that could have been attained upon the exercise of such Award or realization of the Holder’s rights had such Award been currently

 

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exercisable or payable or fully vested or the replacement of such Award with other rights or property selected by the Administrator in its sole discretion;

(ii) To provide that the Award cannot vest, be exercised or become payable after such event;

(iii) To provide that such Award shall be exercisable as to all shares covered thereby, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 5.3 or the provisions of such Award;

(iv) To provide that such Award be assumed by the successor or survivor corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, or shall be substituted for by similar options, rights or awards covering the stock of the successor or survivor corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and prices; and

(v) To make adjustments in the number and type of shares of Common Stock (or other securities or property) subject to outstanding Awards, and in the number and kind of outstanding Restricted Stock or Deferred Stock and/or in the terms and conditions of (including the grant or exercise price), and the criteria included in, outstanding options, rights and awards and options, rights and awards which may be granted in the future.

(vi) To provide that, for a specified period of time prior to such event, the restrictions imposed under an Award Agreement upon some or all shares of Restricted Stock or Deferred Stock may be terminated, and, in the case of Restricted Stock, some or all shares of such Restricted Stock may cease to be subject to repurchase under Section 7.6 or forfeiture under Section 7.5 after such event.

(c) Subject to Sections 11.3(e), 3.2 and 3.3, the Administrator may, in its discretion, include such further provisions and limitations in any Award, agreement or certificate, as it may deem equitable and in the best interests of the Company.

(d) With respect to Awards which are granted to Section 162(m) Participants and are intended to qualify as performance-based compensation under Section 162(m)(4)(C), no adjustment or action described in this Section 11.3 or in any other provision of the Plan shall be authorized to the extent that such adjustment or action would cause such Award to fail to so qualify under Section 162(m)(4)(C), or any successor provisions thereto. No adjustment or action described in this Section 11.3 or in any other provision of the Plan shall be authorized to the extent that such adjustment or action would cause the Plan to violate Section 422(b)(1) of the Code. Furthermore, no such adjustment or action shall be authorized to the extent such adjustment or action would result in short-swing profits liability under Section 16 or violate the exemptive conditions of Rule 16b-3 unless the Administrator determines that the Award is not to comply with such exemptive conditions. The number of shares of Common Stock subject to any Award shall always be rounded to the next whole number.

 

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(e) The existence of the Plan, the Award Agreement and the Awards granted hereunder shall not affect or restrict in any way the right or power of the Company or the shareholders of the Company to make or authorize any adjustment, recapitalization, reorganization or other change in the Company’s capital structure or its business, any merger or consolidation of the Company, any issue of stock or of options, warrants or rights to purchase stock or of bonds, debentures, preferred or prior preference stocks whose rights are superior to or affect the Common Stock or the rights thereof or which are convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, or the dissolution or liquidation of the company, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.

11.4. Approval of Plan by Shareholders. The Plan will be submitted for the approval of the Company’s shareholders at the next annual shareholder’s meeting following the date of the Board’s initial adoption of the Plan. Awards may be granted or awarded prior to such shareholder approval, provided that such Awards shall not be exercisable nor shall such Awards vest prior to the time when the Plan is approved by the shareholders, and provided further that if such approval has not been obtained at the next annual shareholder’s meeting, all Awards previously granted or awarded under the Plan shall thereupon be canceled and become null and void. In addition, if the Board determines that Awards other than Options or Stock Appreciation Rights which may be granted to Section 162(m) Participants should continue to be eligible to qualify as performance-based compensation under Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code, the Performance Criteria must be disclosed to and approved by the Company’s shareholders no later than the first shareholder meeting that occurs in the fifth year following the year in which the Company’s shareholders previously approved the Performance Criteria.

11.5. Tax Withholding. The Company shall be entitled to require payment in cash or deduction from other compensation payable to each Holder of any sums required by federal, state or local tax law to be withheld with respect to the issuance, vesting, exercise or payment of any Award. The Administrator may in its discretion and in satisfaction of the foregoing requirement allow such Holder to elect to have the Company withhold shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable under such Award (or allow the return of shares of Common Stock) having a Fair Market Value equal to the sums required to be withheld. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the number of shares of Common Stock which may be withheld with respect to the issuance, vesting, exercise or payment of any Award (or which may be repurchased from the Holder of such Award within six months after such shares of Common Stock were acquired by the Holder from the Company) in order to satisfy the Holder’s federal and state income and payroll tax liabilities with respect to the issuance, vesting, exercise or payment of the Award shall be limited to the number of shares which have a Fair Market Value on the date of withholding or repurchase equal to the aggregate amount of such liabilities based on the minimum statutory withholding rates for federal and state tax income and payroll tax purposes that are applicable to such supplemental taxable income.

 

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11.6. Restrictions on Awards. This Plan shall be interpreted and construed in a manner consistent with the Company’s status as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), within the meaning of Sections 856 through 860 of the Code. No Award shall be granted or awarded, and with respect to an Award already granted under the Plan, such Award shall not vest, or be exercisable, distributable or payable:

(a) to the extent such Award could cause the Holder to be in violation of the Ownership Limit; or

(b) if, in the discretion of the Administrator, such Award could impair the Company’s status as a REIT.

11.7. Loans. To the extent permitted under applicable law, the Committee may, in its discretion, extend one or more loans to Officers or key Employees in connection with the exercise or receipt of an Award granted or awarded under the Plan, or the issuance of Restricted Stock or Deferred Stock awarded under the Plan; provided, however, that no such loan shall be an extension or maintenance of credit, an arrangement for the extension of credit, or a renewal of an extension of credit in the form of a personal loan to or for any Director or executive officer of the Company that is prohibited by Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act or other applicable law. The terms and conditions of any such loan shall be set by the Committee.

11.8. Forfeiture Provisions. Pursuant to its general authority to determine the terms and conditions applicable to Awards under the Plan, the Administrator shall have the right to provide, in the terms of Awards made under the Plan, or to require a Holder to agree by separate written instrument, that (a)(i) any proceeds, gains or other economic benefit actually or constructively received by the Holder upon any receipt or exercise of the Award, or upon the receipt or resale of any Common Stock underlying the Award, must be paid to the Company, and (ii) the Award shall terminate and any unexercised portion of the Award (whether or not vested) shall be forfeited, if (b)(i) a Termination of Employment, Termination of Consultancy or Termination of Directorship occurs prior to a specified date, or within a specified time period following receipt or exercise of the Award, or (ii) the Holder at any time, or during a specified time period, engages in any activity in competition with the Company, or which is inimical, contrary or harmful to the interests of the Company, as further defined by the Administrator or (iii) the Holder incurs a Termination of Employment, Termination of Consultancy or Termination of Directorship for cause.

11.9. Effect of Plan Upon Options and Compensation Plans. The adoption of the Plan shall not affect any other compensation or incentive plans in effect for the Company or any Subsidiary. Nothing in the Plan shall be construed to limit the right of the Company (a) to establish any other forms of incentives or compensation for Officers, Employees, Directors or Consultants of the Company or any Subsidiary, or (b) to grant or assume options or other rights or awards otherwise than under the Plan in connection with any proper corporate purpose including but not by way of limitation, the grant or assumption of options in connection with the acquisition by purchase, lease, merger,

 

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consolidation or otherwise, of the business, stock or assets of any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm or association.

11.10. Compliance with Laws. The Plan, the granting and vesting of Awards under the Plan and the issuance and delivery of shares of Common Stock and the payment of money under the Plan or under Awards granted or awarded hereunder are subject to compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations (including but not limited to state and federal securities law and federal margin requirements) and to such approvals by any listing, regulatory or governmental authority as may, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, be necessary or advisable in connection therewith. Any securities delivered under the Plan shall be subject to such restrictions, and the person acquiring such securities shall, if requested by the Company, provide such assurances and representations to the Company as the Company may deem necessary or desirable to assure compliance with all applicable legal requirements. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and Awards granted or awarded hereunder shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and regulations.

11.11. Titles. Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of the Plan.

11.12. Governing Law. The Plan and any agreements hereunder shall be administered, interpreted and enforced under the internal laws of the State of Maryland without regard to conflicts of laws thereof.

ARTICLE XII.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 409 OF THE CODE.

12.1. Compliance with Section 409. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or in any Award Agreement to the contrary, to the extent that any amount or benefit that would constitute “deferred compensation” for purposes of Section 409 of the Code would otherwise be payable or distributable under the Plan or any Award Agreement by reason of the occurrence of a change in control of the Company, or because of the Holder’s disability, or separation from service, such amount or benefit will not be payable or distributable to the Holder by reason of such circumstance unless (i) the circumstances giving rise to such change of control, disability or separation from service meet the description or definition of “change in control event”, “disability” or “separation from service”, as the case may be, in Section 409 of the Code and applicable proposed or final regulations, or (ii) the payment or distribution of such amount or benefit would be exempt from the application of Section 409 of the Code by reason of the short-term deferral exemption or otherwise. This provision does not prohibit the vesting of any Award or the vesting of any right to eventual payment or distribution of any amount or benefit under the Plan or any Award Agreement.

 

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12.2. Amendments in Violation of Section 409. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or in any Award Agreement to the contrary, to the extent necessary to avoid the application of Section 409 of the Code, (i) the Committee may not amend an outstanding Option, Stock Appreciation Right or similar Award to extend the time to exercise such Award beyond the later of the 15th day of the third month following the date at which, or December 31 of the calendar year in which, the Award would otherwise have expired if the Award had not been extended, based on the terms of the Award at the original grant date under the Award Agreement (the “Safe Harbor Extension Period”), and (ii) any purported extension of the exercise period of an outstanding Award beyond the Safe Harbor Extension Period shall be deemed to be an amendment to the last day of the Safe Harbor Extension Period and no later.

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I hereby certify that the foregoing Plan was duly adopted by the Board of Directors of GTJ REIT, Inc. on July 5, 2006.

Executed on this          day of                         , 2006.

 

Secretary

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I hereby certify that the foregoing Plan was approved by the shareholders of GTJ REIT, Inc. on         , 2006.

Executed on this          day of                                 , 2006.

 

Secretary

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Exhibit 10.2

 

RIGHTS AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

GTJ REIT, INC.

AND

AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY AS RIGHTS AGENT

DATED AS OF JULY 5, 2006




 

RIGHTS AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT , dated as of July 5, 2006, between GTJ REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the “Rights Agent”).

W I T N E S S E T H

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company has authorized and declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”) for each share of Common Stock (as hereinafter defined) of the Company that shall become outstanding between the date hereof and the earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date and the Final Expiration Date (as such terms are hereinafter defined), such Right representing the right to purchase one one-hundredth of a share of Preferred Stock (as hereinafter defined), or certain shares of Common Stock, upon the terms and subject to the conditions herein set forth;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual agreements herein set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:

Section 1.                                             Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings indicated:

 

(a)                                   “Acquiring Person” shall mean any Person (other than an Excluded Person) who or which, together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, shall be the Beneficial Owner of fifteen (15%) percent or more of the Common Stock of the Company then outstanding (which figure may be reduced by the Board of Directors, before there is an Acquiring Person, but to not less than ten (10%) percent); it being specifically noted that the Rights issued in respect of any Common Stock that are beneficially owned by each such Acquiring Person shall be void, and the Acquiring Person shall have no right to exercise such Rights under any provisions of this Agreement (determined pursuant to Section 9(a)(ii) hereof). Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) no Person shall become an “Acquiring Person” as the result of an acquisition of Common Stock by the Company which, by reducing the number of shares outstanding, increases the proportionate number of shares beneficially owned by such Person to fifteen (15%) percent or more of the Common Stock of the Company then outstanding provided, however, that if a Person shall become the Beneficial Owner of fifteen (15%) percent or more of the Common Stock of the Company then outstanding by reason of share purchases by the Company and shall, after such share purchases by the Company, become the Beneficial Owner of any additional Common Stock of the Company, then such Person shall be deemed an “Acquiring Person”; and (ii) if the Board of Directors of the Company determines in good faith that a Person who would otherwise be an “Acquiring Person,” as defined pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this paragraph (a), has inadvertently become an Acquiring Person, and such Person divests as promptly as practicable a

 

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sufficient number of Common Stock so that such Person would no longer be an “Acquiring Person,” then such Person shall not be deemed to be an “Acquiring Person” for any purposes of this Agreement.

(b)                                  “Affiliate” and “Associate” shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in Rule 12b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as in effect on the date of this Agreement.

(c)                                   A Person shall be deemed the “Beneficial Owner” of and shall be deemed to have the “Beneficial Ownership” of and to “beneficially own” any securities:

(i)                                      which such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates beneficially owns, directly or indirectly;

(ii)                                   which such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates has (A) the right to acquire (whether such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time) pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding (other than customary agreements with and between underwriters and selling group members with respect to a bona fide public offering of securities) or upon the exercise of conversion rights, exchange rights, rights (other than these Rights), warrants or options, or otherwise; provided, however, that a Person shall not be deemed the Beneficial Owner of, or to beneficially own, securities tendered pursuant to a tender or exchange offer made by or on behalf of such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates until such tendered securities are accepted for purchase or exchange; or (B) the right to vote pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding; provided, however, that a Person shall not be deemed the Beneficial Owner of, or to beneficially own, any security if the agreement, arrangement or understanding to vote such security (1) arises solely from a revocable proxy or consent given to such Person in response to a public proxy or consent solicitation made pursuant to, and in accordance with, the applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act and (2) is not also then reportable on Schedule 13D under the Exchange Act (or any comparable or successor report); or

(iii)                                which are beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by any other Person with which such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates has any agreement, arrangement or understanding, oral or written (other than customary agreements with and between underwriters and selling group members with respect to a bona fide public offering of securities) for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting (except to the extent contemplated by the proviso to Section 1(c)(ii)(B)) or disposing of any securities of the Company.

Notwithstanding anything in this definition of Beneficial Ownership to the contrary, the phrase “then outstanding,” when used with reference to a Person’s Beneficial Ownership of securities of the Company, shall mean the number of such securities then issued and outstanding together with the number of such securities not then actually issued and outstanding which such Person would be deemed to own beneficially hereunder.

 

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(d)                                  “Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in New York State are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close.

(e)                                   “Close of Business” on any given date shall mean 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on such date; provided, however, that if such date is not a Business Day it shall mean 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the next succeeding Business Day.

(f)                                     “Common Stock” when used with reference to the Company shall mean the shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company. “Common Stock” when used with reference to any Person other than the Company shall mean the capital stock (or equity interest) with the greatest voting power of such other Person or, if such other Person is a Subsidiary of another Person, the Person or Persons which ultimately control such first-mentioned Person.

(g)                                  “Distribution Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3 hereof.

(h)                                  “Excluded Person” shall mean (i) the Company, (ii) any Subsidiary (as such term is hereinafter defined) of the Company, (iii) any employee benefit plan of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, (iv) any entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, or (v) any person whom the Board of Directors of the Company determines by resolution to treat as an Excluded Person.

(i)                                      “Final Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8 hereof.

(j)                                      “Person” shall mean any individual, firm, corporation or other entity, and shall include any successor (any merger or otherwise) of such entity.

(k)                                         “Preferred Stock” shall mean shares of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company having the rights and preferences set forth on Exhibit A.

(1)                                   “Redemption Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8 hereof.

(m)                                “Shares Acquisition Date” shall mean the first date of public announcement by the Company or an Acquiring Person that an Acquiring Person has become such.

(n)                                  “Subsidiary” of any Person shall mean any corporation or other entity of which a majority of the voting power of the voting equity securities or equity interest is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person.

 

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Section 2.                                             Appointment of Rights Agent . The Company hereby appoints the Rights Agent to act as agent for the Company and the holders of the Rights (who, in accordance with Section 3 hereof, shall, prior to the Distribution Date also be the holders of the Common Stock) in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, and the Rights Agent hereby accepts such appointment. The Company may from time to time appoint such co-Rights Agents as it may deem necessary or desirable.

Section 3.                                             Issue of Right Certificates .

(a)                                   Until the earlier of (i) the tenth day after the Shares Acquisition Date or (ii) the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the board of directors of the Company prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date of the commencement by any Person (other than an Excluded Person) of, or of the first public announcement of the intention of any Person (other than an Excluded Person) to commence a tender or exchange offer, the consummation of which would result in any Person (other than an Excluded Person) becoming the Beneficial Owner of Common Stock aggregating fifteen (15%) percent or more of the then outstanding Common Stock (including any such date which is after the date of this Agreement and prior to the issuance of the Rights; the earlier of such dates being herein referred to as the “Distribution Date”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of Section 3(b) hereof) by the Certificate for Common Stock registered in the names of the holders thereof (which certificates shall also be deemed to be Rights Certificates as such term is hereinafter defined) and not by separate Right Certificates, and (y) the right to receive Right Certificates will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of Common Stock. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested, send) by first-class, insured, postage pre-paid mail, to each record holder of Common Stock as of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, a Right Certificate, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (a “Right Certificate”), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held. On and following the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Right Certificates.

(b)                            The Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Preferred Stock, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the “Summary of Rights”), by first-class, postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of Common at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for Common Stock outstanding until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates registered in the names of the holders thereof together with a copy of the Summary of Rights attached thereto. Until the Distribution Date (or the earlier of the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date), the surrender for transfer of any certificate for Common Stock outstanding, with or without a copy of the Summary of Rights attached thereto, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented thereby.

 

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(c)                                   Certificates for Common Stock which become outstanding (including, without limitation, reacquired Common Stock referred to in the last sentence of this paragraph (c)) prior to the earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date shall have printed on the following legend:

This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain rights as set forth in a Rights Agreement between GTJ REIT, Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, dated as of July 5, 2006, (the “Rights Agreement”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal executive offices of GTJ REIT, Inc. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. GTJ REIT, Inc. will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement without charge after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to any Person who becomes an Acquiring Person (as defined in the Rights Agreement) will be null and void.

With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the Distribution Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone, and the surrender for transfer of any such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented thereby. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date, any rights associated with such Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any rights associated with the Common Stock which are no longer outstanding or which are held as treasury stock.

Section 4.                                             Form of Right Certificates . The Right Certificates (and the forms of election to purchase Preferred Stock and of assignment to be printed on the reverse thereof) shall be substantially the same as Exhibit B hereto and may have such marks of identification or designation and such legends, summaries or endorsements printed thereon as the Company may deem appropriate and as are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, or as may be required to comply with any applicable law or with any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto or with any rule or regulation of any stock exchange on which the Rights may from time to time be listed, or to conform to usage. Subject to the provisions of Section 22 hereof, the Right Certificates shall entitle the holders thereof to purchase such number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share as shall be set forth therein at the price per one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share set forth herein and therein (the “Purchase Price”), and the number of such one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share and the Purchase Price shall be subject to adjustment as provided herein.

 

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Section 5.                                             Countersignature and Registration . The Right Certificates shall be executed on behalf of the Company either by its Chairman of the Board, its Chief Executive Officer, its President, any of its Vice Presidents, or its Treasurer, either manually or by facsimile signature, shall have affixed thereto the Company’s seal or a facsimile thereof, and shall be attested by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company, either manually or by facsimile signature. The Right Certificates shall be countersigned by the Rights Agent and shall not be valid for any purpose unless countersigned. In case any officer of the Company who shall have signed any of the Right Certificates shall cease to be such officer of the Company before countersignature by the Rights Agent and issuance and delivery by the Company, such Rights Certificates, nevertheless, may be countersigned by the Rights Agent and issued and delivered by the Company with the same force and effect as though the Person who signed such Right Certificates had not ceased to be such officer of the Company; and any Right Certificate may be signed on behalf of the Company by any Person who, at the actual date of the execution of such Right Certificate, shall be a proper officer of the Company to sign such Right Certificate, although at the date of the execution of this Agreement any such Person was not such an officer. Following the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will keep or cause to be kept, at its principal office, books for registration and transfer of the Right Certificates issued hereunder. Such books shall show the names and addresses of the respective holders of the Right Certificates, the number of Rights evidenced on its face by each of the Right Certificates and the date of each of the Right Certificates.

Section 6.                                             Transfer. Split Up. Combination and Exchange of Right Certificates Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Right Certificates. Subject to the provisions of Section 14 hereof, at any time after the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, and at or prior to the Close of Business on the earlier of the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date, any Right Certificate or Right Certificates (other than Right Certificates representing rights that have become void pursuant to Section 9(a)(ii) hereof or that have been exchanged pursuant to Section 24 hereof) may be transferred, split up, combined or exchanged for another Right Certificate or Right Certificates, entitling the registered holder to purchase a like number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share as the Right Certificate or Right Certificates surrendered then entitled such holder to purchase. Any registered holder desiring to transfer, split up, combine or exchange any Right Certificate or Right Certificates shall make such request in writing delivered to the Rights Agent, and shall surrender the Right Certificate or Right Certificates to be transferred, split up, combined or exchanged at the principal office of the Rights Agent. Upon receipt, or as soon as practical thereafter, the Rights Agent shall countersign and deliver to the Person entitled thereto a Right Certificate or Right Certificates, as the case may be, as so requested. The Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer, split up, combination or exchange of Right Certificates. Upon receipt by the Company and the Rights Agent of evidence reasonably satisfactory to them of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of a Right Certificate, and, in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to them, and at the Company’s request, reimbursement to the Company and the Rights Agent of all reasonable expenses incidental thereto, and upon surrender to the Rights

 

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Agent and cancellation of the Right Certificate if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Right Certificate of like tenor to the Rights Agent for delivery to the registered holder in lieu of the Right Certificate so lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated.

Section 7.                                             Cancellation and Destruction of Right Certificates. All Right Certificates surrendered for the purpose of exercise, transfer, split up, combination or exchange shall, if surrendered to the Company or to any of its agents, be delivered to the Rights Agent for cancellation or in cancelled form, or, if surrendered to the Rights Agent, shall be cancelled by it, and no Right Certificates shall be issued in lieu thereof except as expressly permitted by any of the provisions of this Agreement. The Company shall deliver to the Rights Agent for cancellation and retirement, and the Rights Agent shall so cancel and retire, any other Right Certificate purchased or acquired by the Company otherwise than upon the exercise thereof. The Rights Agent shall deliver all cancelled Right Certificates to the Company, or shall, at the written request of the Company, destroy such cancelled Right Certificates, and in such case shall deliver a certificate of destruction thereof to the Company.

Section 8.                                             Exercise of Rights: Purchase Price: Expiration Date of Rights.

(a)                                   The registered holder of any Right Certificate may exercise the Rights evidenced thereby (except as otherwise provided herein) in whole or in part at any time after the Distribution Date upon surrender of the Right Certificate, with the form of election to purchase on the reverse side thereof duly executed, to the Rights Agent at the principal office of the Rights Agent, together with payment of the Purchase Price for each one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share as to which the Rights are exercised, at or prior to the earliest of (i) the Close of Business on July 4, 2016, (the “Final Expiration Date”), (ii) the time at which the Rights are redeemed as provided in Section 23 hereof (the “Redemption Date”), or (iii) the time at which such Rights are exchanged as provided in Section 24 hereof.

(b)                                  The Purchase Price for each one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share purchasable pursuant to the exercise of a Right shall initially be fifty ($50.00) dollars, and shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as provided in Sections 9 and 10 hereof and shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America in accordance with paragraph (c) below.

(c)                                   Upon receipt of a Right Certificate representing exercisable Rights, with the form of election to purchase duly executed, accompanied by payment of the Purchase Price for the Shares to be purchased and an amount equal to any applicable transfer tax required to be paid by the holder of such Right Certificate in accordance with Section 12 hereof by certified check, cashier’s check or money order payable to the order of the Company, the Rights Agent shall thereupon promptly (i) (A) requisition from any transfer agent of the Preferred Stock certificates for the number of Preferred Stock to be purchased and the Company hereby irrevocably authorizes any such transfer agent to comply with all such requests, or (B) requisition from the depositary agent depositary receipts representing such number of one one-hundredths of

 

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a Preferred Share as are to be purchased (in which case, certificates for the Preferred Stock represented by such receipts shall be deposited by the transfer agent of the Preferred Stock with such depositary agent) and the Company hereby directs such depositary agent to comply with such request, (ii) when appropriate, requisition from the Company the amount of cash to be paid in lieu of issuance of fractional shares in accordance with Section 14 hereof, (iii) after receipt of such certificates or depositary receipts, cause the same to be delivered to or upon the order of the registered holder of such Right Certificate, registered in such name or names as may be designated by such holder and (iv) when appropriate, after receipt, deliver such cash to or upon the order of the registered holder of such Right Certificate.

(d)                                  In case the registered holder of any Right Certificate shall exercise less than all the Rights evidenced thereby, a new Right Certificate evidencing Rights equivalent to the Rights remaining unexercised shall be issued by the Rights Agent to the registered holder of such Right Certificate or to his duly authorized assigns, subject to the provisions of Section 14 hereof.

Section 9.                                             Adjustment of Purchase Price: Number of Shares or Number of Rights. The Purchase Price, the number of Preferred Stock purchaseable by each Right and the number of Rights outstanding are subject to adjustment from time to time as provided in this Section 9.

(a)  (i) In the event the Company shall at any time after the date of this Agreement (A) declare a dividend on the Preferred Stock payable in Preferred Stock, (B) subdivide the outstanding Preferred Stock, (C) combine the outstanding Preferred Stock into a smaller number of Preferred Stock or (D) issue any shares of its capital stock in a reclassification of the Preferred Stock (including any such reclassification in connection with a consolidation or merger in which the Company is the continuing or surviving corporation), except as otherwise provided in this Section 9(a), the Purchase Price in effect as of the effective date of such subdivision, combination or reclassification, and the number and kind of shares of capital stock issuable on such date, shall be proportionately adjusted so that the holder of any Right exercised after such time shall be entitled to receive the aggregate number and kind of shares of capital stock which, if such Right had been exercised immediately prior to such date and at a time when the Preferred Stock transfer books of the Company were open, he would have owned upon such exercise and been entitled to receive by virtue of such dividend, subdivision, combination or reclassification; provided, however, that in no event shall the consideration to be paid upon the exercise of one Right be less than the aggregate par value of the shares of capital stock of the Company issuable upon the exercise of one Right.

(ii)                                   Subject to Section 24 of this Agreement, in the event any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, each holder of a Right shall thereafter have a right to receive, upon exercise thereof at a price equal to the then current Purchase Price multiplied by the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share for which a Right is then exercisable, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in lieu of Preferred Stock, such number of Common Stock of the Company as shall equal the result obtained by (x) multiplying the then current Purchase Price by the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share for which a Right is then

 

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exercisable and dividing that product by (y) 50% of the then current per share market price of the Company’s Common Stock (determined pursuant to Section 9(d) hereof) as of the date of the occurrence of such event. In the event that any Person shall become an Acquiring Person and the Rights shall then be outstanding, the Company shall not take any action which would eliminate or diminish the benefits intended to be afforded by the Rights. From and after the occurrence of such event, any Rights that are or were acquired or beneficially owned by any Acquiring Person (or any Associate or Affiliate of such Acquiring Person, including, without limitation, any Rights issued in respect of any Common Stock that are beneficially owned by any Acquiring Person at the time such Acquiring Person becomes an Acquiring Person) shall be void and any holder of such Rights shall thereafter have no right to exercise such Rights under any provisions of this Agreement. No Right Certificate shall be issued pursuant to Section 3 that represents Rights beneficially owned by an Acquiring Person whose Rights would be void pursuant to the preceding sentence or any Associate or Affiliate thereof; no Right Certificate shall be issued at any time upon the transfer of any Rights to an Acquiring Person whose Rights would be void pursuant to the preceding sentence or any Associate or Affiliate thereof or to any nominee of such Acquiring Person, Associate or Affiliate; and any Right Certificate delivered to the Rights Agent for transfer to an Acquiring Person whose Rights are void pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be cancelled.

(iii)                                In the event that there shall not be sufficient Common Stock issued but not outstanding or authorized but unissued to permit the exercise in full of the Rights in accordance with the foregoing subparagraph (ii), the Company shall take all such action as may be necessary to authorize additional Common Stock for issuance upon exercise of the Rights. In the event the Company shall, after good faith effort, be unable to take all such action as may be necessary to authorize such additional Common Stock, the Company shall substitute, for each Common Share that would otherwise be issuable upon exercise of a Right, a number of Preferred Stock or fraction thereof such that the current per share market price of one Preferred Share multiplied by such number or fraction is equal to the current per share market price of one Common Share as of the date of issuance of such Preferred Stock or fraction thereof.

(b)                                  In case the Company shall fix a record date for the issuance of rights, options or warrants to all holders of Preferred Stock entitling them (for a period expiring within 45 calendar days after such record date) to subscribe for or purchase Preferred Stock (or shares having the same rights, privileges and preferences as the Preferred Stock; (“Equivalent Preferred Stock”) or securities convertible into Preferred Stock or Equivalent Preferred Stock at a price per Preferred Share or Equivalent Preferred Share (or having a conversion price per share, if a security convertible into Preferred Stock or Equivalent Preferred Stock) less than the then current per share market price of the Preferred Stock (as defined in Section 9(d)) on such record date, the Purchase Price to be in effect after such record date shall be determined by multiplying the Purchase Price in effect immediately prior to such record date by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of Preferred Stock outstanding on such record date plus the number of Preferred Stock which the aggregate offering price of the total number of Preferred Stock and/or Equivalent Preferred Stock so to be offered (and/or the aggregate initial conversion price of the

 

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convertible securities so to be offered) would purchase at such current market price and the denominator of which shall be the number of Preferred Stock outstanding on such record date plus the number of additional Preferred Stock and/or Equivalent Preferred Stock to be offered for subscription or purchase (or into which the convertible securities so to be offered are initially convertible); provided, however, that in no event shall the consideration to be paid upon the exercise of one Right be less than the aggregate par value of the shares of capital stock of the Company issuable upon exercise of one Right. In case such subscription price may be paid in a consideration part or all of which shall be in a form other than cash, the value of such consideration shall be as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, whose determination shall be described in a statement filed with the Rights Agent. Preferred Stock owned by or held for the account of the Company shall not be deemed outstanding for the purpose of any such computation. Such adjustment shall be made successively whenever such a record date is fixed; and in the event that such rights, options or warrants are not so issued, the Purchase Price shall be adjusted to be the Purchase Price which would then be in effect if such record date had not been fixed.

(c)                                   In case the Company shall fix a record date for the making of a distribution to all holders of the Preferred Stock (including any such distribution made in connection with a consolidation or merger in which the Company is the continuing or surviving corporation) of evidences of indebtedness or assets (other than regular quarterly cash dividend or a dividend payable in Preferred Stock) or subscription rights or warrants (excluding those referred to in Section 9(1) hereof), the Purchase Price to be in effect after such record date shall be determined by multiplying the Purchase Price in effect immediately prior to such record date by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the then current per share market price of the Preferred Stock after such record date, less the fair market value (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, whose determination shall be described in a statement filed with the Rights Agent) of the portion of the assets or evidences of indebtedness so to be distributed or of such subscription rights or warrants applicable to one Preferred Share and the denominator of which shall be such current per share market price of the Preferred Stock; provided, however, that in no event shall the consideration to be paid upon the exercise of one Right be less than the aggregate par value of the shares of capital stock of the Company to be issued upon exercise of one Right. Such adjustments shall be made successively whenever such a record date is fixed; and in the event that such distribution is not so made, the Purchase Price shall again be adjusted to be the Purchase Price which would then be in effect if such record date had not been fixed.

(d)  (i) For the purpose of any computation hereunder, the “current per share market price” of any security (a “Security”) on any date shall be deemed to be the average of the daily closing prices per share of such Security for the 30 consecutive Trading Days (as such term is hereinafter defined) immediately prior to such date; provided, however, that in the event that the current per share market price of the Security is determined during a period following the announcement by the issuer of such Security of (A) a dividend or distribution on such Security payable in shares of such Security or securities convertible into such shares or (B) any

 

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subdivision, combination or reclassification of such Security and prior to the expiration of 30 Trading Days after the ex-dividend date for such dividend or distribution, or the record date for such subdivision, combination or reclassification, then, and in each such case, the current per share market price shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect the current market price per share equivalent of such Security. The closing price for each day shall be the last sale price, regular way, or, in case no such sale takes place on such day, the average of the closing bid and asked prices, regular way, in either case as reported in the principal consolidated transaction reporting system with respect to securities listed or admitted to trading on the New York Stock Exchange or, if the Security is not listed or admitted to trading on the New York Stock Exchange, as reported in the principal consolidated transaction reporting system with respect to securities listed on the principal national securities exchange on which the Security is listed or admitted to trading or, if the Security is not listed or admitted to trading on any national securities exchange, the last quoted price or, if not so quoted, the average of the high bid and low asked prices in the over-the-counter market, as reported by The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or such other system then in use, or, if on any such date the Security is not quoted by any such organization, the average of the closing bid and asked prices as furnished by a professional market maker making a market in the Security selected by the Board of Directors of the Company or if there is none by good faith determination of the Board of Directors. The term “Trading Day” shall mean a day on which the principal national securities exchange on which the Security is listed or admitted to trading is open for the transaction of business or, if the Security is not listed or admitted to trading on any national securities exchange, a Business Day.

(ii)                                   For the purpose of any computation hereunder, the “current per share market price” of the Preferred Stock shall be determined in accordance with the method set forth in Section 9(d)(i); provided, however, that if the Preferred Stock are not publicly traded, the “current per share market price” of the Preferred Stock shall be conclusively deemed to be the current per share market price of the Common Stock as determined pursuant to Section 9(d)(i) (appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof) multiplied by one hundred, if the Preferred Stock are not then convertible; or if then convertible, the number of Common Stock into which the Preferred Stock are then convertible. If neither the Common Stock nor the Preferred Stock are publicly held or so listed or traded, the “current per share market price” shall mean the fair value per share as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, whose determination shall be described in a statement filed with the Rights Agent.

(e)                                   No adjustment in the Purchase Price shall be required unless such adjustment would require an increase or decrease of at least 1% in the Purchase Price; provided, however, that any adjustment which by reason of this Section 9(e) are not required to be made shall be carried forward and taken into account in any subsequent adjustment. All calculations under this Section 9 shall be made to the nearest cent or to the nearest one one-millionth of a Preferred Share or one ten-thousandth of any other share or security as the case may be. Notwithstanding the first sentence of this Section 9(e), any adjustment required by this Section 9

 

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shall be made no later than the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the transaction which requires such adjustment or (ii) the date of the expiration of the right to exercise any Rights.

(f)                                     If as a result of an adjustment made pursuant to Section 9(a) hereof, the holder of any Right thereafter exercised shall become entitled to receive any shares of capital stock of the Company other than Preferred Stock, thereafter the number of such other shares so receivable upon exercise of any Right shall be subject to adjustment from time to time in a manner and on terms as nearly equivalent as practicable to the provisions with respect to the Preferred Stock contained in Section 9(a) through (c), inclusive, and the provisions of Sections 8, 10, 12 and 13 with respect to the Preferred Stock shall apply on like terms to any such other shares.

(g)                                  All Rights originally issued by the Company subsequent to any adjustment made to the Purchase Price hereunder shall evidence the right to purchase, at the adjusted Purchase Price, the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share purchasable from time to time hereunder upon exercise of the Rights, all subject to further adjustment as provided herein.

(h)                                  Unless the Company shall have exercised its election as provided in Section 9(i), upon each adjustment of the Purchase Price as a result of the calculations made in Sections 9(1) and (c), each Right outstanding immediately prior to the making of such adjustment shall thereafter evidence the right to purchase, at the adjusted Purchase Price, that number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share (calculated to the nearest one one-millionth of a Preferred Share) obtained by (i) multiplying (x) the number of one one-hundredths of a share covered by a Right immediately prior to this adjustment by (i) the Purchase Price in effect immediately prior to such adjustment of the Purchase Price and (ii) dividing the product so obtained by the Purchase Price in effect immediately after such adjustment of the Purchase Price.

(i)                                      The Company may elect on or after the date of any adjustment of the Purchase Price to adjust the number of Rights, in substitution for any adjustment in the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share purchasable upon the exercise of a Right. Each of the Rights outstanding after such adjustment of the number of Rights shall be exercisable for the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share for which a Right was exercisable immediately prior to such adjustment. Each Right held of record prior to such adjustment of the number of Rights shall become that number of Rights (calculated to the nearest one ten-thousandth) obtained by dividing the Purchase Price in effect immediately prior to adjustment of the Purchase Price by the Purchase Price in effect immediately after adjustment of the Purchase Price. The Company shall make a public announcement of its election to adjust the number of Rights, indicating the record date for the adjustment, and if known at the time, the amount of the adjustment to be made. This record date may be the date on which the Purchase Price is adjusted or any day thereafter, but, if the Right Certificates have been issued, shall be at least 10 days later than the date of the public announcement. If Right Certificates have been issued, upon each adjustment of the number of Rights pursuant to this Section 9(i), the Company shall, as promptly as practicable, cause to be distributed to holders of record of Right Certificates on such record

 

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date Right Certificates evidencing, subject to Section 14 hereof, the additional Rights to which such holders shall be entitled as a result of such adjustment, or, at the option of the Company, shall cause to be distributed to such holders of record in substitution and replacement for the Right Certificates held by such holders prior to the date of adjustment, and upon surrender thereof, if required by the Company, new Right Certificates evidencing all the Rights to which such holders shall be entitled after such adjustment. Right Certificates so to be distributed shall be issued, executed and countersigned in the manner provided for herein and shall be registered in the names of the holders of record of Right Certificates, on the record date specified in the public announcement.

(j)                                      Irrespective of any adjustment or change in the Purchase Price or the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share issuable upon the exercise of the Rights, the Right Certificates theretofore and thereafter issued may continue to express the Purchase Price and the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share which were expressed in the initial Right Certificates issued hereunder.

(k)                                   Before taking any action that would cause an adjustment reducing the Purchase Price below one one-hundredth of the then par value, if any, of the Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of the Rights, the Company shall take any corporate action which may, in the opinion of its counsel, be necessary in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and non-assessable Preferred Stock at such adjusted Purchase Price.

(1)                                   In any case in which this Section 9 shall require that an adjustment in the Purchase Price be made effective as of a record date for a specified event, the Company may elect to defer until the occurrence of such event the issuing to the holder of any Right exercised after such record date of the Preferred Stock and other capital stock or securities of the Company, if any, issuable upon such exercise over and above the Preferred Stock and other capital stock or securities of the Company, if any, issuable upon such exercise on the basis of the Purchase Price in effect prior to such adjustment; provided, however, that the Company shall deliver to such holder a due bill or other appropriate instrument evidencing such holder’s right to receive such additional shares upon the occurrence of the event requiring such adjustment.

(m)                                Anything in this Section 9 to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company shall be entitled to make such reductions in the Purchase Price, in addition to those adjustments expressly required by this Section 9, as and to the extent that it in its sole discretion shall determine to be advisable in order that any consolidation or subdivision of the Preferred Stock, issuance wholly for cash of any Preferred Stock at less than the current market price, issuance wholly for cash of Preferred Stock or securities which by their terms are convertible into or exchangeable for Preferred Stock, dividends on Preferred Stock payable in Preferred Stock or issuance of rights, options or warrants referred to hereinabove in Section 9(b), hereafter made by the Company to holders of its Preferred Stock shall not be taxable to such stockholders.

 

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(n)                                  In the event that at any time after the date of this Agreement and prior to the Distribution Date, the Company shall (i) declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in Common Stock or (ii) effect a subdivision, combination or consolidation of the Common Stock by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of dividends in Common Stock) into a greater or lesser number of Common Stock, then in any such case (A) the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share purchasable after such event upon proper exercise of each Right shall be determined by multiplying the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share so purchasable immediately prior to such event by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of Common Stock outstanding immediately before such event and the denominator of which is the number of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event, and (B) each Common Share outstanding immediately after such event shall have issued with respect to it that number of Rights which each Common Share outstanding immediately prior to such event had issued with respect to it. The adjustments provided for in this Section 9(n) shall be made successively whenever such a dividend is declared or paid or such a subdivision, combination or consolidation is effected.

Section 10.                                       Consolidation, Merger or Sale or Transfer of Assets or Earning Power. In the event, directly or indirectly, at any time after a Person has become an Acquiring Person, (a) the Company shall consolidate with, or merge with and into, any other Person, or any Person shall consolidate with the Company, or merge with and into the Company and, in connection with such merger, all or part of the Common Stock shall be changed into or exchanged for stock or other securities of any other Person (or the Company) or cash or any other property, or (c) the Company shall sell or otherwise transfer (or one or more of its subsidiaries shall sell or otherwise transfer), in one or more transactions, assets or earning power aggregating 50% or more of the assets or earning power of the Company and its Subsidiaries (taken as a whole) to any other Person other than the Company or one or more of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries, then, and in each such case, proper provision shall be made so that (i) each holder of a Right (except as otherwise provided herein) shall thereafter have the right to receive, upon the exercise thereof at a price equal to the then current Purchase Price multiplied by the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share for which a Right is then exercisable, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in lieu of Preferred Stock, such number of Common Stock of such other Person (including the Company as successor thereto or as the surviving corporation) as shall equal the result obtained by (A) multiplying the then current Purchase Price by the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share for which a Right is then exercisable and dividing that product by (B) 50% of the current per share market price of the Common Stock of such other Person (determined pursuant to Section 9(d) hereof) on the date of consummation of such consolidation, merger, sale or transfer; (ii) the issuer of such Common Stock shall thereafter be liable for, and shall assume, by virtue of such consolidation, merger, sale or transfer, all the obligations and duties of the Company pursuant to this Agreement; (iii) the term “Company” shall thereafter be deemed to refer to such issuer; and (iv) such issuer shall take such steps (including, but not limited to, the reservation of a sufficient number of its Common Stock in accordance with Section 12 hereof) in connection with such consummation as may be necessary to assure that the provisions hereof shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as reasonably may be, in relation to the

 

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Common Stock thereafter deliverable upon the exercise of the Rights. The Company shall not consummate any such consolidation, merger, sale or transfer unless prior thereto the Company and such issuer shall have executed and delivered to the Rights Agent a supplemental agreement so providing. The Company shall not enter into any transaction of the kind referred to in this Section 10 if at the time of such transaction there are any rights, warrants, instruments or securities outstanding or any agreements or arrangements which, as a result of the consummation of such transaction, would eliminate or substantially diminish the benefits intended to be afforded by the Rights. The provisions of this Section 10 shall similarly apply to successive mergers or consolidation or sale or other transfers.

Section 11.                                       Certificate of Adjusted Purchase Price or Number of Shares. Whenever an adjustment is made as provided in Section 9 or 10 hereof, the Company shall promptly (a) prepare a certificate setting forth such adjustment, and a brief statement of the facts accounting for such adjustment, (b) file with the Rights Agent and with each transfer agent for the Common Stock or the Preferred Stock a copy of such certificate and (c) mail a brief summary thereof to each holder of a Right Certificate in accordance with Section 25 hereof.

Section 12.                                       Availability of Preferred Stock. The Company covenants and agrees that it will cause to be reserved and kept available out of its authorized and unissued Preferred Stock or any Preferred Stock held in its treasury, the number of Preferred Stock that will be sufficient to permit the exercise in full of all outstanding Rights in accordance with Section 8. The Company covenants and agrees that it will take all such action as may be necessary to ensure that all Preferred Stock delivered upon exercise of Rights shall, at the time of delivery of the certificates for such Preferred Stock (subject to payment of the Purchase Price), be duly and validly authorized and issued and fully paid and nonassessable shares. The Company further covenants and agrees that it will pay when due and payable any and all Federal and state transfer taxes and charges which may be payable in respect of the issuance or delivery of the Right Certificates or of any Preferred Stock upon the exercise of Rights. The Company shall not, however, be required to pay any transfer tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer or delivery of Right Certificates to a Person other than, or the issuance or delivery of certificates or depositary receipts for the Preferred Stock in a name other than that of, the registered holder of the Right Certificate evidencing Rights surrendered for exercise or to issue or to deliver any certificates or depositary receipts for Preferred Stock upon the exercise of any Rights until any such tax shall have been paid (any such tax being payable by the holder of such Right Certificate at the time of surrender) or until it has been established to the Company’s reasonable satisfaction that no such tax is due.

Section 13.                                       Preferred Stock Record Date. Each Person in whose name any certificate for Preferred Stock is issued upon the exercise of Rights shall for all purposes be deemed to have become the holder of record of the Preferred Stock represented thereby on, and such certificate shall be dated, the date upon which the Right Certificate evidencing such Rights was duly surrendered and payment of the Purchase Price (and any applicable transfer taxes) was made; provided, however, that if the date of such surrender and payment is a date upon which the

 

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Preferred Stock transfer books of the Company are closed, such Person shall be deemed to have become the record holder of such shares on, and such certificate shall be dated, the next succeeding Business Day on which the Preferred Stock transfer books of the Company are open. Prior to the exercise of the Rights evidenced thereby, the holder of a Right Certificate shall not be entitled to any Rights of a holder of Preferred Stock for which the Rights shall be exercisable, including, without limitation, the right to vote, to receive dividends or other distributions or to exercise any preemptive rights, and shall not be entitled to receive any notice of any proceedings of the Company, except as provided herein.

Section 14.                                       Fractional Rights and Fractional Shares.

(a)                                   The Company shall not be required to issue fractions of Rights or to distribute Right Certificates which evidence fractional Rights. In lieu of such fractional Rights, there shall be paid to the registered holders of the Right Certificates with regard to which such fractional Rights would otherwise be issuable, an amount in cash equal to the same fraction of the current market value of a whole Right. For the purposes of this Section 14(a), the current market value of a whole Right shall be the closing price of the Rights for the Trading Day immediately prior to the date on which such fractional Rights would have been otherwise issuable. The closing price for any day shall be the last sale price, regular way, or, in case no such sale takes place on such day, the average of the closing bid and asked prices, regular way, in either case as reported in the principal consolidated transaction reporting system with respect to securities listed or admitted to trading on the New York Stock Exchange or, if the Rights are not listed or admitted to trading on the New York Stock Exchange, as reported in the principal consolidated transaction reporting system with respect to securities listed on the principal national securities exchange on which the Rights are listed or admitted to trading or, if the Rights are not listed or admitted to trading on any national securities exchange, the last quoted price or, if not so quoted, the average of the high bid and low asked prices in the over-the-counter market, as reported by Nasdaq or such other system then in use or, if on any such date the Rights are not quoted by any such organization, the average of the closing bid and asked prices as furnished by a professional market maker making a market in the Rights selected by the Board of Directors of the Company. If on any such date no such market maker is making a market in the Rights, the fair value of the Rights on such date as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company shall be used.

(b)                                  The Company shall not be required to issue fractions of Preferred Stock (other than fractions which are integral multiples of one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share) upon exercise of the Rights or to distribute certificates which evidence fractional Preferred Stock (other than fractions which are integral multiples of one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share). Fractions of Preferred Stock in integral multiples of one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share may, at the election of the Company, be evidenced by depositary receipts, pursuant to an appropriate agreement between the Company and a depositary selected by it; provided, that such agreement shall provide that the holders of such depositary receipts shall have all the rights, privileges and

 

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preferences to which they are entitled as Beneficial Owners of the Preferred Stock represented by such depositary receipts. In lieu of fractional Preferred Stock that are not integral multiples of one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share, the Company shall pay to the registered holders of Right Certificates at the time such Rights are exercised as herein provided an amount in cash equal to the same fraction of the current market value of one Preferred Share. For the purposes of this Section 14(b), the current market value of a Preferred Share shall be the closing price of a Preferred Share (as determined pursuant to the second sentence of Section 9(d)(i) hereof) for the Trading Day immediately prior to the date of such exercise.

(c)                                   The holder of a right by the acceptance of the Right expressly waives his right to receive any fractional Rights or any fractional shares upon exercise of a Right (except as provided above).

Section 15 .                                       Rights of Action. All rights of action in respect of this Agreement, excepting the rights of action given to the Rights Agent under Section 18 hereof, are vested in the respective registered holders of the Right Certificates (and, prior to the Distribution Date, the registered holders of the Common Stock); and any registered holder of any Right Certificate (or, prior to the Distribution Date, of the Common Stock), without the consent of the Rights Agent or of the holder of any other Right Certificate (or, prior to the Distribution Date, of the Common Stock), may, in his own behalf and for his own benefit, enforce, and may institute and maintain any suit, action or proceeding against the Company to enforce, or otherwise act in respect of, his right to exercise the Rights evidenced by such Right Certificate in the manner provided in such Right Certificate and in this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing or any remedies available to the holders of Rights, it is specifically acknowledged that the holders of Rights would not have an adequate remedy at law for any breach of this Agreement and will be entitled to specific performance of the obligations under, and injunctive relief against actual or threatened violations of the obligations of any Person subject to, this Agreement.

Section 16.                                       Agreement of Right Holders. Every holder of a Right, by accepting the same, consents and agrees with the Company and the Rights Agent and with every other holder of a Right that:

(a)                                   prior to the Distribution Date, the Rights will be transferable only together with the transfer of the Common Stock;

(b)                                  after the Distribution Date, the Right Certificates are transferable only on the registry books of the Rights Agent if surrendered at the principal office of the Rights Agent, duly endorsed or accompanied by a proper instrument of transfer; and

(c)                                   the Company and the Rights Agent may deem and treat the Person in whose name the Right Certificate (or, prior to the Distribution Date, the associated Common Stock certificate) is registered as the absolute owner thereof and of the Rights evidenced thereby (notwithstanding any notations of ownership or writing on the Right Certificates or the associated

 

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Common Stock certificate made by anyone other than the Company or the Rights Agent) for all purposes whatsoever, and neither the Company nor the Rights Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.

Section 17.                                       Right Certificate Holder Not Deemed a Stockholder . No holder, as such, of any Right Certificate shall be entitled to vote, receive dividends or be deemed for any purpose the holder of the Preferred Stock or any other securities of the Company which may at any time be issuable on the exercise of the Rights represented thereby, nor shall anything contained herein or in any Right Certificate be construed to confer upon the holder of any Right Certificate, as such, any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company or any right to vote for the election of directors or upon any matter submitted to stockholders at any meeting thereof, or to give or withhold consent to any corporate action, or to receive notice of meetings or other actions affecting stockholders (except as provided in Section 25 hereof), or to receive dividends or subscription rights, or otherwise, until the Right or Rights evidenced by such Right Certificate shall have been exercised in accordance with the provisions hereof.

Section 18.                                       Concerning the Rights Agent . The Company agrees to pay to the Rights Agent reasonable compensation for all services rendered by it hereunder and, from time to time, on demand of the Rights Agent, its reasonable expenses and counsel fees and other disbursements incurred in the administration and execution of this Agreement and the exercise and performance of its duties hereunder. The Company also agrees to indemnify the Rights Agent for, and to hold it harmless against, any loss, liability, or expense, incurred without negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of the Rights Agent, for anything done or omitted by the Rights Agent in connection with the acceptance and administration of this Agreement, including the costs and expenses of defending against any claim of liability in the premises. The Rights Agent shall be protected and shall incur no liability for, or in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it in connection with, its administration of this Agreement in reliance upon any Right Certificate or certificate for the Preferred Stock or Common Stock or for other securities of the Company, instrument of assignment or transfer, power of attorney, endorsement, affidavit, letter, notice, direction, consent, certificate, statement, or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to be signed, executed and, where necessary, verified or acknowledged, by the proper Person or Persons, or otherwise upon the advice of counsel as set forth in Section 20 hereof.

Section 19.                                       Merger or Consolidation or Change of Name of Rights Agent . Any corporation into which the Rights Agent or any successor Rights Agent may be merged or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger or consolidation to which the Rights Agent or any successor Rights Agent shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to the stock transfer or corporate trust powers of the Rights Agent or any successor Rights Agent, shall be the successor to the Rights Agent under this Agreement without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto; provided, that such corporation would be eligible for appointment as a successor Rights Agent under the provisions of Section 21 hereof. In case at the time such successor Rights Agent shall succeed to the agency created by this Agreement, any of the Right Certificates shall have been

 

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countersigned but not delivered, any such successor Rights Agent may adopt the countersignature of the predecessor Rights Agent and deliver such Right Certificates so countersigned; and in case at the time any of the Right Certificates shall not have been countersigned, any successor Rights Agent may countersign such Right Certificates either in the name of the predecessor Rights Agent or in the name of the successor Rights Agent; and in all such cases such Right Certificates shall have the full force provided in the Right Certificates and in this Agreement. In case at any time the name of the Rights Agent shall be changed and at such time any of the Right Certificates shall have been countersigned but not delivered, the Rights Agent may adopt the countersignature under its prior name and deliver Right Certificates so countersigned; and in case at that time any of the Right Certificates shall not have been countersigned, the Rights Agent may countersign such Right Certificates either in its prior name or in its changed name; and in all such cases such Right Certificates shall have the full force provided in the Right Certificates and in this Agreement.

Section 20.                                       Duties of Rights Agent . The Rights Agent undertakes the duties and obligations imposed by this Agreement upon the following terms and conditions, by all of which the Company and the holders of Right Certificates, by their acceptance thereof, shall be bound:

(a)                                   The Rights Agent may consult with legal counsel, and the opinion of such counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection to the Rights Agent as to any action taken or omitted by it in good faith and in accordance with such opinion.

(b)                                  Whenever in the performance of its duties under this Agreement the Rights Agent shall deem it necessary or desirable that any fact or matter be proved or established by the Company prior to taking or suffering any action hereunder, such fact or matter (unless other evidence in respect thereof be herein specifically prescribed) may be deemed to be conclusively proved and established by a certificate signed by any one of the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, any Vice President, the Treasurer or the Secretary of the Company and delivered to the Rights Agent; and such certificate shall be full authorization to the Rights Agent for any action taken or suffered in good faith by it under the provisions of this Agreement in reliance upon such certificate.

(c)                                   The Rights Agent shall be liable hereunder to the Company and any other Person only for its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct.

(d)                                  The Rights Agent shall not be liable for or by reason of any of the statements of fact or recitals contained in this Agreement or in the Right Certificates (except its countersignature thereof) or be required to verify the same, but all such statements and recitals are and shall be deemed to have been made by the Company only.

(e)                                   The Rights Agent shall not be under any responsibility in respect of the validity of this Agreement or the execution and delivery hereof (except the due execution hereof by the Rights Agent) or in respect of the validity or execution of any Right Certificate (except its

 

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countersignature thereof); nor shall it be responsible for any breach by the Company of any covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any Right Certificate; nor shall it be responsible for any change in the exercisability of the Rights (including the Rights becoming void pursuant to Section 9(a)(ii) hereof) or any adjustment in the terms of the Rights (including the manner, method or amount thereof) provided for in Section 3, 9, 10, 23 or 24, or the ascertaining of the existence of facts that would require any such change or adjustment (except with respect to the exercise of Rights evidenced by Right Certificates after actual notice that such change or adjustment is required); nor shall it by any act hereunder be deemed to make any representation or warranty as to the authorization or reservation of any Preferred Stock to be issued pursuant to this Agreement or any Right Certificate or as to whether any Preferred Stock will, when issued, be fully paid and nonassessable.

(f)                                     The Company agrees that it will perform, execute, acknowledge and deliver or cause to be performed, executed, acknowledged and delivered all such further and other acts, instruments and assurances as may reasonably be required by the Rights Agent for the carrying out or performing by the Rights Agent of the provisions of this Agreement.

(g)                                  The Rights Agent is hereby authorized and directed to accept instructions with respect to the performance of it duties hereunder from any one of the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or the Treasurer of the Company, and to apply to such officers for advice or instructions in connection with its duties, and it shall not be liable for any action taken or suffered by it in good faith in accordance with instructions of any such officer or for any delay in acting while waiting for those instructions.

(h)                                  The Rights Agent and any stockholder, director, officer or employee of the Rights Agent may buy, sell or deal in any of the Rights or other securities of the Company or become pecuniary interested in any transaction in which the Company may be interested, or contract with or lend money to the Company or otherwise act as fully and freely as though it were not Rights agent under this Agreement. Nothing herein shall preclude the Rights Agent from acting in any other capacity for the Company or for any other legal entity.

(i)                                      The Rights Agent may execute and exercise any of the rights or powers hereby vested in it or perform any duty hereunder either itself or by or through its attorneys or agents, and the Rights Agent shall not be answerable or accountable for any act, default, neglect or misconduct of such attorneys or agents or for any loss to the Company resulting from any such act, default, neglect or misconduct, provided reasonable care was exercised in the selection and continued employment thereof.

Section 21.                                       Change of Rights Agent . The Rights Agent or any successor Rights agent may resign and be discharged form its duties under this Agreement upon 30 days’ notice in writing mailed to the Company and to each transfer agent of the Common Stock or Preferred Stock by registered or certified mail, and to the holders of the Rights Certificates by first class

 

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mail. The Company may remove the Rights Agent or any successor Right Agent upon 30 days’ notice in writing, mailed to the Rights Agent or successor Rights Agent, as the case may be, and to each transfer agent of the Common Stock or Preferred Stock by registered or certified mail, and to the holders of the Right Certificates by first-class mail. If the Rights Agent shall resign or be removed or shall otherwise become incapable of acting, the Company shall appoint a successor to the Rights Agent. If the Company shall fail to make such appointment within a period of 30 days after giving notice of such removal or after it has been notified in writing of such resignation or incapacity by the resigning or incapacitated Rights Agent or by the holder of a Right Certificate (who shall, with such notice, submit his Right Certificate for inspection by the Company), then the registered holder of any Right Certificate may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a new Rights Agent. Any successor Rights Agent, whether appointed by the Company or by such a court, shall be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States or of the State of New York State (or of any other state of the United States so long as such corporation is authorized to do business as a banking institution in the State of New York State), in good standing, having an office in the State of New York State, which is authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust or stock transfer powers an is subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authority and which has at the time of its appointment as Rights Agent a combined capital and surplus of at least $50 million. After appointment, the successor Rights Agent shall be vested with the same powers, rights, duties and responsibilities as if it had been originally named as Rights Agent without further act or deed; but the predecessor Rights Agent shall deliver and transfer to the successor Rights Agent any property at the time held by it hereunder, and execute and deliver any further assurance, conveyance, act or deed necessary for the purpose. Not later than the effective date of any such appointment the Company shall file notice thereof in writing with the predecessor Rights Agent and each transfer agent of the Common Stock or Preferred Stock, and mail a notice thereof in writing to the registered holders of the Right Certificates. Failure to give any notice provided for in this Section 21, however, or any defect therein, shall not affect the legality or validity of the resignation or removal of the Rights Agent or the appointment of the successor Rights Agent, as the case may be.

Section 22.                                       Issuance of New Rights Certificates . Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Agreement or of the Rights to the contrary, the Company may, at its option, issue new Rights Certificates evidencing Rights in such form as may be approved by its Board of Directors of the Company to reflect any adjustment or change in the Purchase Price and the number or kind or class of shares or other securities or property purchasable under the Rights Certificates made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

 

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Section 23.                                       Redemption .

(a)                                   The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $0.001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the “Redemption Price”). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors of the Company may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors of the Company in its sole discretion may establish.

(b)                                  Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date.

Section 24.                                       Exchange .

(a)                                   The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(a)(ii) hereof) for the number of Common Stock, one-thousandths of Preferred Stock or other securities or property for which the Rights are then exercisable (such exchange being hereinafter referred to as the “Exchange Ratio”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than an Excluded Person), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

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(b)                                  Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the exchange of any Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 24 and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise such Rights shall terminate and the only right thereafter of a holder of such Rights shall be to receive that number of Common Stock equal to the number of such Rights held by such holder multiplied by the Exchange Ratio. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such exchange; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, such notice shall not affect the validity of such exchange. The Company promptly shall mail a notice of any such exchange to all of the holders of such Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of exchange will state the method by which the exchange of the Common Stock for Rights will be effected and, in the event of any partial exchange, the number of Rights which will be exchanged. Any partial exchange shall be effected pro rata based on the number of Rights (other than Rights which have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(a)(ii) hereof) held by each holder of Rights.

(c)                                   In the event that there shall not be sufficient authorized Common Stock to permit any exchange of Rights as contemplated in accordance with this Section 24, the Company shall take all such action as may be necessary to authorize additional Common Stock for issuance upon exchange of the Rights. In the event the Company shall, after good faith effort, be unable to take all such action as may be necessary to authorize such additional Common Stock, the Company shall substitute, for each Common Share that would otherwise be issuable upon exchange of a Right, a number of Preferred Stock or fraction thereof such that the current per share market price of one Preferred Share multiplied by such number or fraction is equal to the current per share market price of one Common Share as of the date of issuance of such Preferred Stock or fraction thereof.

(d)                                  The Company shall not be required to issue fractions of Common Stock or to distribute certificates which evidence fractional Common Stock. In lieu of such fractional Common Stock, the Company shall pay to the registered holders of the Right Certificates with regard to which such fractional Common Stock would otherwise be issuable an amount in cash equal to the same fraction of the current market value of a whole Common Share. For the purposes of this paragraph (d), the current market value of a whole Common Share shall be the closing price of a Common Share (as determined pursuant to the second sentence of Section 9(d)(i) hereof) for the Trading Date immediately prior to the date of exchange pursuant to this Section 24.

Section 25 .                                       Notice of Certain Events .

(a)                                   In case the Company shall propose (i) to pay any dividend payable in stock of any class to the holders of its Preferred Stock or to make any other distribution to the holders of its Preferred Stock (other than a regular quarterly cash dividend), (ii) to offer to the holders of its Preferred Stock rights or warrants to subscribe for or to purchase any additional Preferred

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Stock or shares of stock of any class or any other securities, rights or options, (iii) to effect any reclassification of its Preferred Stock (other than a reclassification involving only the subdivision of outstanding Preferred Stock), (iv) to effect any consolidation or merger into or with, or to effect any sale or other transfer (or to permit one or more of its Subsidiaries to effect any sale or other transfer), in one or more transactions, of 50% or more of the assets or earning power of the Company and its Subsidiaries (taken as a whole) to, any other Person, (v) to effect the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, or (vi) to declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in Common Stock or to effect a subdivision, combination or consolidation of the Common Stock by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of dividends in Common Stock), then, in each such case, the Company shall give to each holder of a Right Certificate, in accordance with Section 26 hereof, a notice of such proposed action, which shall specify the record date for the purposes of such stock dividend, or distribution of rights or warrants, or the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer, liquidation, dissolution, or winding up is to take place and the date of participation therein by the holders of the Common Stock and/or Preferred Stock, if any such date is to be fixed, and such notice shall be so given in the case of any action covered by clause (i) or (ii) above at least 10 days prior to the record date for determining holders of the Preferred Stock for purposes of such action, and in the case of any such other action, at least 10 days prior to the date of the taking of such proposed action or the date of participation therein by the holders of the Common Stock and/or Preferred Stock, whichever shall be the earlier.

(b)                                  In case the event set forth in Section 9(a)(ii) hereof shall occur, then the Company shall as soon as practicable thereafter give to each holder of a Right Certificate, in accordance with Section 26 hereof, a notice of the occurrence of such event, which notice shall describe such event and the consequences of such event to holders of Rights under Section 9(a)(ii) hereof.

Section 26.                                       Notices . Notices or demands authorized by this Agreement to be given or made by the Rights Agent or by the holder of any Right Certificate to or on the Company shall be sufficiently given or made if sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed (until another address is filed in writing with the Rights Agent) as follows:

GTJ REIT, INC.
444 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
Attn: Chief Executive Officer

Subject to the provisions of Section 21 hereof, any notice or demand authorized by this Agreement to be given or made by the Company or by the holder of any Right Certificate to or on the Rights Agent shall be sufficiently given or made if sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed (until another address is filed in writing with the Company) as follows:

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American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
40 Wall Street
New York, NY 10004
Attention:  Chief Executive Officer

Notices or demands authorized by this Agreement to be given or made by the Company or the Rights Agent to the holder of any Right Certificate shall be sufficiently given or made if sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such holder at the address of such holder as shown on the registry books of the Company.

Section 27.                                       Supplements and Amendments . The Company may from time to time supplement or amend this Agreement without the approval of any holders of Right Certificates in order to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provisions herein, or to make any other provisions with respect to the Rights which the Company may deem necessary or desirable, any such supplement or amendment to be evidenced by a writing signed by the Company and the Rights Agent; provided, however, that from and after such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, this Agreement shall not be amended in any manner which would adversely affect the interests of the holders of Rights. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company may at any time prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person amend this Agreement to lower the thresholds set forth in Sections 1(a) and 3(a) to not less than the greater of (i) the sum of .001% plus the largest percentage of the outstanding Common Stock then known by the Company to be beneficially owned by any Person (other than an Excluded Person) and (ii) 10%.

Section 28.                                       Registration . If, under applicable securities laws, any of the securities issued or issuable hereunder are required to be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and state securities laws, the Company shall make all reasonable efforts to effect the registration of the same thereunder and under applicable state securities laws, at the cost and expense of the Company, and may delay the issuance of any securities until the same is accomplished.

Section 29.                                       Successors . All the covenants and provisions of this Agreement by or for the benefit of the Company or the Rights Agent shall bind and inure to the benefit of their respective successors and assigns hereunder.

Section 30.                                       Benefits of this Agreement . Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give to any Person other than the Company, the Rights Agent and the registered holders of the Right Certificates (and, prior to the Distribution Date, the Common Stock) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Agreement; but this Agreement shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Company, the Rights Agent and the registered holders of the Right Certificates (and, prior to the Distribution Date, the Common Stock).

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Section 31.                                       Severability . If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or other authority to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.

Section 32.                                       Governing Law . This Agreement and each Right Certificate issued hereunder shall be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of the State of Maryland and for all purposes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of such State applicable to contracts to be made and performed entirely within such State.

Section 33.                                       Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

Section 34.                                       Descriptive Headings . Descriptive headings of the several Sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and attested, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

GTJ REIT, INC.

 

 

 

Attest:

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

By:

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

Name: Jerome Cooper

 

Title: Secretary

 

 

 

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER &
TRUST COMPANY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attest:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

By:

 

 

Name:

 

 

Name:

 

Title: Secretary

 

 

Title:

 

 

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Exhibit A

SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK

Section 1.                                             Designation and Amount . The shares of such series shall be designated as “Series A Preferred Stock” (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) and the number of shares constituting the Series A Preferred Stock shall be 500,000. Such number of shares may be increased or decreased by resolution of the Board of Directors; provided, that no decrease shall reduce the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock to a number less than the number of shares then outstanding plus the number of shares reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding options, rights or warrants or upon the conversion of any outstanding securities issued by the Corporation convertible into Series A Preferred Stock.

Section 2.                                             Dividends and Distributions .

(A)                               Subject to the rights of the holders of any shares of any series of Preferred Stock (or any similar stock) ranking prior and superior to the Series A Preferred Stock with respect to dividends, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, in preference to the holders of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), of the Corporation, and of any other junior stock, shall be entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available for the purpose, quarterly dividends payable in cash on the first day of March, June, September and December in each year (each such date being referred to herein as a “Quarterly Dividend Payment Date”), commencing on the first Quarterly Dividend Payment Date after the first issuance of a share or fraction of a share of Series A Preferred Stock, in an amount per share (rounded to the nearest cent) equal to the greater of (a) $1 or (b) subject to the provision for adjustment hereinafter set forth, 100 times the aggregate per share amount of all cash dividends, and 100 times the aggregate per share amount payable in kind) of all non-cash dividends or other distributions (or if the Series A Preferred Stock becomes convertible into Common Stock, on a Common Stock equivalent basis), other than a dividend payable in shares of Common Stock or a subdivision of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (by reclassification or otherwise), declared on the Common Stock since the immediately preceding Quarterly Dividend Payment Date or, with respect to the first Quarterly Dividend Payment Date, since the first issuance of any share or fraction of a share of Series A Preferred Stock. In the event the Corporation shall at any time declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in shares of Common Stock, or effect a subdivision or combination or consolidation of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of a dividend in shares of Common Stock) into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, then in each such case the amount to which holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock were entitled immediately prior to such event under clause of the preceding sentence shall be adjusted by multiplying such amount by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event and the denominator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock that were outstanding

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immediately prior to such event, or if the Series A Preferred Stock is then convertible, on an “as converted” basis.

(B)                                 The Corporation shall declare a dividend or distribution on the Series A Preferred Stock as provided in paragraph (A) of this Section immediately after it declares a dividend or distribution on the Common Stock (other than a dividend payable in shares of Common Stock); provided that, in the event no dividend or distribution shall have been declared on the Common Stock during the period between any Quarterly Dividend Payment Date and the next subsequent Quarterly Dividend Payment Date, a dividend of $1 per share on the Series A Preferred Stock shall nevertheless be payable on such subsequent Quarterly Dividend Payment Date.

(C)                                 Dividends shall begin to accrue and be cumulative on outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock from the Quarterly Dividend Payment Date next preceding the date of issue of such shares, unless the date of issue of such shares is prior to the record date for the first Quarterly Dividend Payment Date, in which cash dividends on such shares shall begin to accrue from the date of issue of such shares, or unless the date of issue is a Quarterly Dividend Payment Date or is a date after the record date for the determination of holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock entitled to receive a quarterly dividend and before such Quarterly Dividend Payment Date, in either of which events such dividends shall begin to accrue and be cumulative from such Quarterly Dividend Payment Date. Accrued but unpaid dividends shall not bear interest. Dividends paid on the shares of Series A Preferred Stock in an amount less than the total amount of such dividends at the time accrued and payable on such shares shall be allocated pro rata on a share-by-share basis among all such shares at the time outstanding. The Board of Directors may fix a record date for the determination of holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock entitled to receive payment of a dividend or distribution declared thereon, which record date shall be not more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for the payment thereof.

Section 3.                                             Voting Rights . The holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have the following voting rights:

(A)                               Subject to the provision for adjustment hereinafter set forth, each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to 100 votes on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders of the Corporation (or if the Series A Preferred Stock becomes convertible into Common Stock, on a Common Stock equivalent basis). In the event the Corporation shall at any time declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in shares of Common Stock, or effect a subdivision or combination or consolidation of the outstanding shares of Common Stock by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of a dividend in shares of Common Stock) into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, then in each such case the number of votes per share to which holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock were entitled immediately prior to such event shall be adjusted by multiplying such number by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event and the denominator of which is the number of shares

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of Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to such event, or if the Series A Preferred Stock is then convertible, on an “as converted” basis as hereinafter set forth.

(B)                                 Except as otherwise provided herein, in any other Certificate of Designations creating a series of Preferred Stock or any similar stock, or by law, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock and the holders of shares of Common Stock and any other capital stock of the Corporation having general voting rights shall vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders of the Corporation.

(C)                                 Except as set forth herein, or as otherwise provided by Maryland law, holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall have no special voting rights and their consent shall not be required (except to the extent they are entitled to vote with holders of Common Stock as set forth herein) for taking any corporate action.

Section 4.                                             Conversion

The Series A Preferred Stock shall be convertible into Common Stock as follows (all capitalized terms to have the meaning set forth in a Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) dated as of July, 2006 between the Corporation and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, which are incorporated herein by reference, unless otherwise defined herein):

(A)                               Subject to and upon compliance with the provisions of this Section 4, the holder of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have the right, at such holder’s option, at any time or from time to time after the earlier of (i) the tenth day after the Shares Acquisition Date or (ii) the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the board of directors of the Corporation prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date of the commencement by any Person (other than an Excluded Person) of, or of the first public announcement of the intention of any Person (other than an Excluded Person) to commence a tender or exchange offer, the consummation of which would result in any Person, including such Person’s Associates and Affiliates (other than an Excluded Person) becoming the Beneficial Owner of Common Stock aggregating fifteen (15%) percent (or such lesser percentage as may be fixed by the board of directors of the Corporation pursuant to the Rights Agreement) or more of the then outstanding Common Stock, to convert any of such shares of Series A Preferred Stock into fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock as follows: the number of Shares of Common Stock into which one share of Series A Preferred Stock may be converted is computed by dividing (i) the Liquidation Amount (as hereinafter defined) by (ii) 50% of the current per share market price of the Common Stock (as defined in the Rights Agreement) on the date on which the Series A Preferred Stock first becomes convertible into Common Stock (said amount being referred to herein as the “Conversion Price” and being subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 4(D) hereof).

(B)                                 Subject to Subsection 4(A) above, the holder of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock may exercise the conversion right specified in Subsection 4(A) by surrendering to the Corporation or any transfer agent of the Corporation the certificate or certificates for the shares

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to be converted, accompanied by written notice specifying the number of shares to be converted. Conversion shall be deemed to have been effected on the date when delivery of notice of an election to convert and certificates for the shares to be converted are delivered to the Corporation or the transfer agent. Such date is referred to herein as the “Conversion Date.” Subject to the provisions of Section 4(D)(iv) hereof, as promptly as practicable thereafter, the Corporation shall issue and deliver to or upon the written order of such holder a certificate or certificates for the number of full shares of Common Stock to which such holder is entitled and a check or cash with respect to any fractional interest in a share of Common Stock as provided in Section 4(C). Subject to the provisions of Section 4(D)(iv), the person in whose name the certificate(s) for Common Stock are to be issued shall be deemed to have become a holder of record of such Common Stock on the applicable Conversion Date. Upon conversion of only a portion of the number of shares represented by a certificate of Series A Preferred Stock surrendered for conversion, the Corporation shall issue and deliver to or upon the written order of the holder of the certificate so surrendered, at the expense of the Corporation, a new certificate in the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock representing the unconverted portion of the certificate so surrendered.

(C)                                 No fractional shares of Common Stock or scrip shall be issued upon conversion of shares of Series A Preferred Stock. If more than one share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be surrendered for conversion at any one time by the same holder, the number of full shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof shall be computed on the basis of the aggregate number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock so surrendered. Instead of any fractional shares of Common Stock which would otherwise be issuable upon conversion of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock, the Corporation shall pay a cash adjustment in respect of such fractional interest in an amount equal to that fractional interest of the then current market price.

(D)                                The Conversion Price set forth in Section 4(A) hereof shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as follows:

(i)  If the Corporation shall (a) declare a dividend or make a distribution on its Common Stock in shares of its Common Stock, (b) subdivide or reclassify the outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares, or (c) combine or reclassify the outstanding Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, the Conversion Price in effect at the time of the record date for such dividend or distribution or the effective date of such subdivision, combination, or reclassification shall be proportionately adjusted so that the holder of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock surrendered for conversion after such date shall be entitled to receive the number of shares of Common Stock which he would have owned or been entitled to receive had such Series A Preferred Stock been converted immediately prior to such date. Successive adjustments in the Conversion Price shall be made whenever any event specified above shall occur.

(ii)  In case of any consolidation with or merger of the Corporation with or into another Corporation, or in case of any sale, lease or conveyance to another Corporation of the assets of the Corporation as an entity or substantially as an entity, each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall after the date of such consolidation, merger, sale, lease or conveyance be convertible into the number of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) to

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which the Common Stock issuable (at the time of such consolidation, merger, sale, lease or conveyance) upon conversion of such share of Series A Preferred Stock would have been entitled upon such consolidation, merger, sale, lease or conveyance; and in any such case, if necessary, the provisions set forth herein with respect to the rights and interests thereafter of the holders of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be appropriately adjusted so as to be applicable, as nearly as may reasonably be, to any shares of stock or other securities or property thereafter deliverable on the conversion or other securities or property thereafter deliverable on the conversion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

(iii)  All calculations under this Section 1(D) shall be made to the nearest cent or to the nearest one hundredth (1/100th) of a share, as the case may be. Any provision of this Section 4(D) to the contrary notwithstanding, no adjustment in the Conversion Price shall be made if the amount of such adjustment would be less than $0.01, but any such amount shall be carried forward and an adjustment with respect thereto shall be made at the time of and together with any subsequent adjustment which, together with such amount and any other amount or amounts so carried forward, shall aggregate $0.01 or more.

(iv)  In any case in which the provisions of this Section 4(D) shall require that an adjustment shall become effective immediately after a record date for an event, the Corporation may defer until the occurrence of such event (a) issuing to the holder of any share of Series A Preferred Stock converted after such record date and before the occurrence of such event the additional shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion by reason of the adjustment and (b) paying to such holder any amount of cash in lieu of a fractional share of Common Stock pursuant to Subsection (D) of this Section 4; provided that the Corporation upon request shall deliver to such holder a due bill or other appropriate instrument evidencing such holder’s right to receive such additional shares, and such cash, upon the occurrence of the event requiring such adjustment.

(F)                                  Whenever the Conversion Price shall be adjusted as provided in Section 4 (D), the Corporation shall forthwith file in the office of any transfer agent for the Series A Preferred Stock and at the principal office of the Corporation, a statement showing in detail the facts requiring such adjustment and the Conversion Price that shall be in effect after such adjustment, and the Corporation shall also cause a copy of such statement to be sent by mail, first class postage prepaid to each holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock at its address appearing on the Corporation’s records.

(G)                                 In the event the Corporation shall propose to take any action of the type that would result in an adjustment in the Conversion Price as provided in Section 4(D), the Corporation shall give notice to each holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, which notice shall specify the record date, if any, with respect to any such action and the approximate date on which such action is to take place. Such notice shall also set forth such facts with respect thereto as shall be reasonably necessary to indicate the effect of such action (to the extent such effect may be known at the date of such notice) on the Conversion Price and the number, kind or class of shares or other securities or property which shall be deliverable upon conversion of shares of Series A Preferred Stock. In the case of any action which would require the fixing of a record

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date, such notice shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date so fixed, and in case of all other action, such notice shall be given at least 15 days prior to the taking of such proposed action. Failure to give such notice, or any defect therein, shall not affect the legality or validity of any such action.

(H)                                The Corporation shall pay all documentary, stamp, transfer or other transactional taxes attributable to the issuance or delivery of shares of Common Stock upon conversion of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock; provided that the Corporation shall not be required to pay any taxes which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of any certificate for such shares in a name other than that of the holder of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock in respect of which such shares are being issued.

(I)                                     The Corporation shall reserve at all times so long as any shares of Series A Preferred Stock remain outstanding, free from preemptive rights, out of its treasury stock (if applicable) or its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock, or both, solely for the purpose of effecting the conversion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock, sufficient shares of Common Stock to provide for the conversion of all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, or if it cannot do so, to use all reasonable efforts to effect on increase in the authorized Common Stock of the Corporation.

(J)                                    All shares of Common Stock which shall be issued upon conversion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock will, upon issuance by the Corporation, be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issuance thereof, and the Corporation shall take no action which will cause the contrary result.

Section 5.                                             Certain Restrictions.

(A)                               Whenever quarterly dividends or other dividends or distributions payable on the Series A Preferred Stock as provided in Section 2 are in arrears, thereafter and until all accrued and unpaid dividends and distributions, whether or not declared, on shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding shall have been paid in full, the Corporation shall not:

 

(i)                                      declare or pay dividends, or make any other distributions, on any shares of stock ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) to the Series A Preferred Stock;

 

(ii)                                   declare or pay dividends, or make any other distributions, on any shares of stock ranking on a parity (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) with the Series A Preferred Stock, except dividends paid ratably on the Series A Preferred Stock and all such parity stock on which dividends are payable or in arrears in proportion to the total amounts to which the holders of all such shares are then entitled;

 

(iii)                                redeem or purchase or otherwise acquire for consideration shares of any stock ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up)

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to the Series A Preferred Stock, provided that the Corporation may at any time redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire shares of any such junior stock in exchange for shares of any stock of the Corporation ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up) to the Series A Preferred Stock; or

 

(iv)                               redeem or purchase or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of Series A Preferred Stock, or any shares of stock ranking on a parity with the Series A Preferred Stock, except in accordance with a purchase offer made in writing or by publication (as determined by the Board of Directors) to all holders of such shares upon such terms as the Board of Directors, after consideration of the respective annual dividend rates and other relative rights and preferences of the respective series and classes, shall determine in good faith will result in fair and equitable treatment among the respective series or classes.

(B)                                 The Corporation shall not permit any subsidiary of the Corporation to purchase or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of stock of the Corporation unless the Corporation could, under paragraph (A) of this Section 5, purchase or otherwise acquire such shares at such time and in such manner.

Section 6.                                             Reacquired Shares . Any shares of Series A Preferred Stock purchased or otherwise acquired by the Corporation in any manner whatsoever shall be retired and cancelled promptly after the acquisition thereof. All such shares shall upon their cancellation become authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock and may be reissued as part of a new series of Preferred Stock subject to the conditions and restrictions on issuance set forth herein, in the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, or in any other Certificate of Designations creating a series of Preferred Stock or any similar stock or as otherwise required by law.

 

Section 7.                                             Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding Up . Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, no distribution shall be made (1) to the holders of shares of stock ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) to the Series A Preferred Stock unless, prior thereto, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have received $5,000 (the “Liquidation Amount”) per share, plus an amount equal to accrued and unpaid dividends and distributions thereon, whether or not declared, to the date of such payment, provided that the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, if greater, an aggregate amount per share, subject to the provision for adjustment hereinafter set forth, equal to 100 times the aggregate amount to be distributed per share to holders of shares of Common Stock, or, if the Series A Preferred Stock is then convertible, on an “as converted” basis, or (2) to the holders of shares of stock ranking on a parity (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) with the Series A Preferred Stock, except distributions made ratably on the Series A Preferred Stock and all such parity stock in proportion to the total amounts to which the holders of all such shares are entitled upon such liquidation, dissolution or winding up. In the event the Corporation shall at any time declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in shares of Common Stock, or effect a subdivision or combination or consolidation of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of a dividend in shares of Common Stock) into a

 

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greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, then in each such case the aggregate amount to which holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock were entitled immediately prior to such event under the proviso in clause (1) of the preceding sentence shall be adjusted by multiplying such amount by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event and the denominator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to such event. Notwithstanding clause (1) an if the Series A Preferred Stock is then convertible into Common Stock, the number of shares of Common Stock in to which one share of Series A Preferred Stock is then convertible shall be substituted for the number “100” in Clause (1).

Section 8.                                             Consolidation. Merger. etc . In case the Corporation shall enter into any consolidation, merger, combination or other transaction in which the shares of Common Stock are exchanged for or changed into other stock or securities, cash and/or any other property, then in any such case each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall at the same time be similarly exchanged or changed into an amount per share, subject to the provision for adjustment hereinafter set forth, equal to 100 times the aggregate amount of stock, securities, cash and/or any other property payable in kind), as the case may be, into which or for which each share of Common Stock is changed or exchanged. In the event the Corporation shall at any time declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in shares of Common Stock, or effect a subdivision or combination or consolidation of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of a dividend in shares of Common Stock) into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, then in each such case the amount set forth in the preceding sentence with respect to the exchange or change of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be adjusted by multiplying such amount by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event and the denominator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to such event. However, if the Series A Preferred Stock becomes convertible into Common Stock, the provisions of Section 4(D) shall be controlling.

Section 9.                                             No Redemption . The shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall not be redeemable.

Section 10.                                       Rank . The Series A Preferred Stock shall rank, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets, junior to all series of any other class of the Corporation’s Preferred Stock except if otherwise set forth under the terms of such other services.

Section 11.                                       Amendment . The Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation shall not be amended in any manner which would materially alter or change the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series A Preferred Stock so as to affect them adversely without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, voting together as a single class.

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Exhibit B

 

Certificate No. Rights            

NOT EXERCISABLE AFTER July 4, 2016 OR EARLIER IF REDEMPTION OR EXCHANGE OCCURS. THE RIGHTS ARE SUBJECTTO REDEMPTION AT $0.001 PER RIGHT AND TO EXCHANGE ON THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT.

 

RIGHT CERTIFICATE

 

GTJ REIT, INC.

 

This certifies that the above-named person, or registered assigns, is the registered owner of the number of Rights set forth above, each of which entitles the owner thereof, subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Rights Agreement, dated as of July 5, 2006 (the “Rights Agreement”), between GTJ REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the “Rights Agent”), to purchase from the Company at any time after the Distribution Date (as such term is defined in the Rights Agreement) and prior to 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on July 4, 2016 at the principal office of the Rights Agent, or at the office of its successor as Rights Agent, one one-hundredth of a fully paid non-assessable share of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), of the Company, at a purchase price of $50.00 per one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share (the “Purchase Price”), upon presentation and surrender of this Right Certificate with the Form of Election to Purchase duly executed. The number of Rights evidenced by this Right Certificate (and the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share which may be purchased upon exercise hereof) set forth above, and the Purchase Price set forth above, are the number and Purchase Price as of      , 2006, based on the Preferred Stock as constituted at such date. As provided in the Rights Agreement, the Purchase Price and the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share which may be purchased upon the exercise of the Rights evidenced by this Right Certificate are subject to modification and adjustment upon the happening of certain events.

 

This Right Certificate is subject to all of the terms, provisions and conditions of the Rights Agreement, which terms, provisions and conditions are hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof and to which Rights Agreement reference is hereby made for a full description of the rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities hereunder

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of the Rights Agent, the Company and the holders of the Right Certificates. Copies of the Rights Agreement are on file at the principal executive offices of the Company and the above-mentioned offices of the Rights Agent.

 

This Right Certificate, with or without other Right Certificates, upon surrender at the principal office of the Rights Agent, may be exchanged for another Right Certificate or Right Certificates of like tenor and date evidencing Rights entitling the holder to purchase a like aggregate number of Preferred Stock as the Rights evidenced by the Right Certificate or Right Certificates surrendered shall have entitled such holder to purchase. If this Right Certificate shall be exercised in part, the holder shall be entitled to receive upon surrender hereof another Right Certificate or Right Certificates for the number of whole Rights not exercised.

 

As provided by the Rights Agreement, the Rights evidenced by this Certificate (i) may be redeemed by the Company at a redemption price of $0.001 per Right or (ii) may be exchanged in whole or in part for Preferred Stock or shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share.

 

No fractional Preferred Stock will be issued upon the exercise of any Right or Rights evidenced hereby (other than fractions which are integral multiples of one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share, which may, at the election of the Company, be evidenced by depositary receipts), but in lieu thereof of a cash payment will be made, as provided in the Rights Agreement.

 

No holder of this Right Certificate shall be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed for any purpose the holder of the Preferred Stock or of any other securities of the Company which may at any time be issuable on the exercise hereof, nor shall anything contained in the Rights Agreement or herein be construed to confer upon the holder hereof, as such, any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company or any right to vote for the election of directors or upon any matter submitted to stockholders at any meeting thereof, or to give or withhold consent to any corporate action, or to receive notice of meetings or other actions affecting stockholders (except as provided in the Rights Agreement), or to receive dividends or subscription rights, or otherwise, until the Right or Rights evidenced by this Right Certificate shall have been exercised as provided in the Rights Agreement.

 

This Right Certificate shall not be valid or obligatory for any purpose until it shall have been countersigned by the Rights Agent.

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WITNESS the facsimile signature of the proper officers of the Company and its corporate seal.

 

Dated as of                    .

 

 

GTJ REIT, INC.

Attest:

 

 

By:

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Name:

 

Name:

 

Title:

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST
COMPANY

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

Authorized Officer

 

 

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FORM OF REVERSE SIDE OF RIGHT CERTIFICATE

FORM OF ASSIGNMENT

 

To be executed by the registered holder if such holder desires to transfer the Right Certificate.

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED,                                      hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto (please print name and address of transferee) this Right Certificate, together with all right, title and interest therein, and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint Attorney, to transfer the within Right Certificate on the books of the within-named Company, with full power of substitution.

 

Dated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature Guaranteed

 

 

 

The undersigned hereby certifies that the Rights evidenced by this Right Certificate are not beneficially owned by an Acquiring Person or an Affiliate or Associate thereof (as defined in the Rights Agreement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature

 

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FORM OF ELECTION TO PURCHASE

(be executed if holder desires to exercise

Rights represented by the Right Certificate.)

 

To:                               GTJ REIT, INC.

The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to exercise              Rights represented by this Right Certificate to purchase the Preferred Stock (or Common Stock as provided in the Rights Agreement) issuable upon the exercise of such Rights and requests that certificates for such Preferred Stock be issued in the name of:

 

 

Please insert social security or other identifying number:

 

(Please print name and address)

 

If such number of Rights shall not be all the Rights evidenced by this Right Certificate, a new Right Certificate for the balance remaining of such Rights shall be registered in the name of and delivered to:

 

Please insert social security or other identifying number:

 

(Please print name and address)

 

Dated:

Signature:

Signature Guaranteed:

 

The undersigned hereby certifies that the Rights evidenced by this Right Certificate are not beneficially owned by an Acquiring Person or an Affiliate or Associate thereof (as defined in the Rights Agreement).

 

 

Signature:

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The signature in the Form of Assignment or Form of Election to Purchase, as the case may be, must conform to the name as written upon the face of this Right Certificate in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.

 

In the event the certification set forth above in the Form of Assignment or the Form of Election to Purchase, as the case may be, is not completed, the Company and the Rights Agent will deem the beneficial owner of the Rights evidenced by this Right Certificate to be an Acquiring Person or an Affiliate or Associate thereof (as defined in the Rights Agreement) and such Assignment or Election to Purchase will not be honored.

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Exhibit C

SUMMARY OF RIGHTS TO PURCHASE

PREFERRED STOCK

 

 

On July 5, 2006, the Board of Directors of GTJ REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), of the Company. The dividend is payable on to the stockholders of record from and after such date. Each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from the Company one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), of the Company at a price of $50.00 per one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share (the “Purchase Price”), subject to adjustment. The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in a Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent (the “Rights Agent”).

 

Until the earlier to occur of (i) 10 days following a public announcement that a person or group of affiliated or associated persons (other than (A) the Company, (B) a majority-owned subsidiary of the Company, (C) any employee benefit plan of the Company or any majority-owned subsidiary of the Company, or (D) any entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) have acquired beneficial ownership of fifteen (15%) percent or more of the outstanding Common Stock (an “Acquiring Person”) or (ii) 10 business days (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board of Directors prior to such time as any person or group of affiliated persons becomes an Acquiring Person) following the commencement of, or announcement of an intention to make, a tender offer or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in the beneficial ownership by a person or group of fifteen (15%) percent or more of the outstanding Common Stock (the earlier of such dates being called the “Distribution Date”), the Rights will be evidenced, with respect to any of the Common Share certificates by such Common Share certificate with a copy of this Summary of Rights attached thereto.

 

The Rights Agreement provides that until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption or expiration of the Rights), the Rights will be transferred with and only with the Common Stock. Until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption or expiration of the Rights), new Common Share certificates upon transfer or new issuance of Common Stock will contain a notation incorporating the Rights Agreement by reference. Until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption or expiration of the Rights), the surrender for transfer of any certificates for Common Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, even without such notation or a copy of this Summary of Rights being attached thereto, will also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificate. As soon as practicable following the Distribution Date, separate certificates evidencing the Rights (“Right Certificates”) will be mailed to holders of record of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date and such separate Right Certificates alone will evidence the Rights.

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The Rights are not exercisable until the Distribution Date. The Rights will expire on July 4, 2016 (the “Final Expiration Date”), unless the Final Expiration Date is extended, or unless the Rights are earlier redeemed or exchanged, by the Company, in each case, as described below.

 

The Purchase Price payable, and the number of Preferred Stock or other securities or property issuable, upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase Preferred Stock at a price, or securities convertible into Preferred Stock with a conversion price, less than the then-current market price of the Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends paid out of earnings or retained earnings or dividends payable in Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above).

 

The number of outstanding Rights and the number of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share issuable upon exercise of each Right are also subject to adjustment in the event of a stock split of the Common Stock or a stock dividend on the Common Stock payable in Common Stock or subdivisions, consolidations or combinations of the Common Stock occurring, in any such case, prior to the Distribution Date.

 

Preferred Stock purchased upon exercise of the Rights will not be redeemable. Each Preferred Share will be entitled to a minimum preferential quarterly dividend payment of $1 per share but will be entitled to an aggregate dividend of 100 times the dividend declared per Common Share, or if the Preferred Stock are then convertible, on an “as converted” basis. In the event of liquidation, the holders of the Preferred Stock will be entitled to a minimum preferential liquidation payment of $5,000 per share but will be entitled to an aggregate payment of 100 times the payment made per Common Share, or if the Preferred Stock are then convertible, on an “as converted” basis. Each Preferred Share will have 100 votes, voting together with the Common Stock, or if the Preferred Stock are then convertible, on an “as converted” basis. Finally, in the event of any merger, consolidation or other transaction in which Common Stock are exchanged, each Preferred Share will be entitled to receive 100 times the amount received per Common Share, or if the Preferred Stock are then convertible, on an “as converted” basis. These rights are protected by customary anti-dilution provisions.

From and after the Distribution Date, the liquidation amount of the Preferred Stock ($5,000 per share) is convertible into shares of Common Stock at a rate of 50% of the market value of the Common Stock on the Distribution Date, subject to adjustment for stock splits, combinations and distributions, and for mergers and asset acquisitions. Thereafter, voting and dividend rights will be based on the Common Stock equivalent of the Preferred Stock, that is, each Preferred Share, for such purpose, shall be treated as if it had been fully converted into shares of Common Stock.

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In the event that the Company is acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction or 50% or more of its consolidated assets or earning power are sold after a person or group has become an Acquiring Person, proper provision will be made so that each holder of a Right will thereafter have the right to receive, upon the exercise thereof at the then current exercise price of the Right, that number of shares of common stock of the acquiring company which at the time of such transaction will have a market value of two times the exercise price of the Right. In the event that any person or group of affiliated or associated persons becomes an Acquiring Person, proper provision shall be made so that each holder of a Right, other than Rights beneficially owned by the Acquiring Person (which will thereafter be void), will thereafter have the right to receive upon exercise that number of Common Stock having a market value of two times the exercise price of the Right.

At any time after any person or group becomes an Acquiring Person and prior to the acquisition by such person or group of 50% or more of the outstanding Common Stock, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void) for one-half of the number of Common Stock, one-thousandths of Preferred Stock or other securities or property for which the Rights are then exercisable.

With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional Preferred Stock will be issued (other than fractions which are integral multiples of one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share, which may, at the election of the Company, be evidenced by depositary receipts) and in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Preferred Stock on the last trading day prior to the date of exercise.

At any time prior to such time as any person becomes an Acquiring Person, the Board of Directors of the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.001 per Right (the “Redemption Price”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time on such basis with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. Immediately upon any redemption of the Rights, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price.

The terms of the Rights may be amended by the Board of Directors of the Company without the consent of the holders of the Rights, including an amendment to lower certain thresholds described above to not less than the greater of (i) the sum of .001% plus the largest percentage of the outstanding Common Stock then known to the Company to be beneficially owned by any person or group of affiliated or associated persons (other than an excepted person) and (ii) 10%, except that from and after such time as any person or group of affiliated or associated persons becomes an Acquiring Person no such amendment may adversely affect the interests of the holders of the Rights.

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Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.

A copy of the Rights Agreement is available free of charge from the Company. This summary description of the Rights does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Rights Agreement, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

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Exhibit 10.3

 

AGREEMENT, dated as of November 29, 2005 (“Agreement”), between Green Bus Lines, Inc. (“Green”), Command Bus Company, Inc. (“Command”), Triboro Coach Corp. (“Triboro”), and Jamaica Buses, Inc. (“Jamaica”) (Green, Command, Triboro and Jamaica collectively, the “Transit Alliance Companies”); Varsity Transit, Inc. (“Varsity”), GTJ Co., Inc. (“GTJ”) and The City of New York, a municipal corporation acting through the Office of the Mayor, with an office at City Hall, New York, New York 10007 (“City”) (Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity, GTJ and the City collectively referred to as the “Parties”).

BACKGROUND:

WHEREAS, the Transit Alliance Companies are engaged in the business of providing bus transportation service within New York City pursuant to operating authority granted by the City (hereinafter “Bus Service”); and

WHEREAS, the City desires to acquire certain assets of the Transit Alliance Companies and the City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”) desire to have the MTA, through its subsidiary, the MTA Bus Company, Inc. (“MTA Bus Company”), provide bus service in the areas now served by Transit Alliance Companies;

WHEREAS, the Transit Alliance Companies desire to dispose of and the City desires to acquire certain assets of Transit Alliance Companies to facilitate such MTA Bus Company operations on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to lease certain real property (such leases are herein referred to collectively as, the “Real Property Leases”) of Green Bus Lines Holding Corp., Jamaica Bus Holding Corp. and Triboro Coach Holding Corporation, each a New York

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corporation (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Lessors”), affiliated entities controlled by the Transit Alliance Companies; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and of the mutual representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE I: ACQUISITION

1.1           Acquisition.

(a)           On and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Transit Alliance Companies agree to sell and the City agrees to buy, all of their respective assets used in connection with the Transit Alliance Companies’ bus operations (the “Acquired Assets”) free and clear of any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, claim or charge of any kind (“Lien”) other than Permitted Liens (as defined below in Section 5.2(d)), but expressly excluding the Excluded Assets (as hereinafter described and defined). The Acquired Assets include, without limitation by reason of specificity, fixtures, furniture and equipment, maintenance records, personnel records, operating schedules, the intangible value of the development, administration, and maintenance of such assets, including the value related to the development and training of employees, the value related to the development of routes and operating schedules, and going concern value or good will.

(b)           Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, specifically excluded from the assets of Transit Alliance Companies being purchased hereunder are the following (collectively, the “Excluded Assets”) (it being understood however that nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit or otherwise affect the City’s or Transit Alliance Companies’ respective

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rights and obligations with regard to Excluded Assets under the operating assistance arrangements between the Parties):  (i) all cash, cash equivalents, and investments of any kind or nature; (ii) all of Transit Alliance Companies’ accounts receivable; (iii) all escrow accounts, non-tail prepaid expenses, deferred charges, payments due from affiliates or stockholders, and security deposits; (iv) all assets of Transit Alliance Companies consumed, disposed of or otherwise used in the ordinary course of business between the date hereof and up through and including the Transition Date (as defined below); (v) all individual life insurance policies owned by Transit Alliance Companies; (vi) all rights of Transit Alliance Companies to claims for tax refunds; (vii) Transit Alliance Companies’ original corporate and financial books and records, including minutes of meetings of its board of directors and stockholders; (viii) any and all equity interests in the Lessors and all real property, including all structures thereon and leasehold improvements thereto owned by the Lessors and/or any Transit Alliance Company; (ix) the personal property identified in Exhibit 1 hereof, Exhibit 1 to be agreed upon prior to each Applicable Closing Date; (x) third-party software, information, accounting, or payroll systems licensed rather than owned by the Transit Alliance Companies, including any software systems or modifications/enhancements owned by Varsity or GTJ (“Licensed Systems”), provided that the City is entitled to paper records of the data in the Licensed Systems relating to Bus Service; and (xi) use of the names and initials for Green (i.e., GBL), Triboro (i.e., TCC), Jamaica (i.e., JB) and Command (i.e., CB).

 

1.2           Real Property .

(a)           The Parties acknowledge that the bus facility used by Command located at 12755 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, New York (“Command Facility”) is owned by the City. Command’s occupancy of the Command Facility shall terminate and Command shall vacate the

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Facility on the Applicable Transition Date (as defined below); provided that at the Closing the City shall provide to Command a release and waiver as contemplated by Section 4.2(d).

(b)           As a material term of this Agreement, the Transit Alliance Companies agree to cause Lessors, pursuant to the terms of Real Property Leases to be agreed upon by the City and the Lessors prior to Closing, to lease to the City the property located at the following locations:

·   Green Bus Line Depot and Parking Lot, 165-25 147th Ave., Jamaica, bounded by Rockaway Blvd., 147th Ave., 167th St., 146th Ave., Block 13296, Lots 7, 14 and 101, and Block 13298, Lot 11, and Block 13302, Lot 171

·   Green Bus Line Depot and Parking Lot, bounded by Rockaway Beach Blvd, B. 47th St., Edgemere Ave., and B.49th St., Block 15855, Lot 1, Block 15841, Lots 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, and 70

·   Triboro Coach Bus Depot and Parking Lot, 85-01 24 th  Avenue, bounded by: 23rd Ave, 85th St., 24th Ave., and 87th St., Block 1080, Lot 1

·   Jamaica Bus Line Depot and Parking Lot, 114-15 Guy R Brewer Blvd, bounded by Guy R. Brewer, Linden Blvd., 165th St., and 115th Ave., Block 12327, Lots 1, 8, and 30

Subject to Article IV hereof, the Parties agree that, for Green, Triboro, and Jamaica, the closing of the sale and transfer of the Acquired Assets and the City taking possession pursuant to the Real Property Leases are interdependent; the City taking possession under the Real Property Leases and the closing of the sale and transfer of the Acquired Assets shall occur simultaneously and neither may occur without the other.

(d)           No Right of Set-Off . No party hereto nor any of its affiliates shall have any right of set-off against any payments due to any other party or any of its affiliates pursuant to a Real Property Lease (or payments of deemed Rent pursuant to Section 4.1(b) hereof) based in whole or in part on any other agreement or arrangement.

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1.3           Purchase Price . In consideration of the transfer and sale of the Acquired Assets hereunder related to each Transit Alliance Company, on the Applicable Closing Date, the City shall pay to each Transit Alliance Company, in the manner set forth in Section 4.2 and subject to the true-up described below in this Section 1.3, the following amounts:

(a)           Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00), to be paid on the Applicable Closing Date or, if applicable, the Final Closing Date pursuant to Section 4.1(b) hereof, in the following amounts:

(i)       Green: Nine Million Four Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($9,460,000.00);

(ii)      Command: Three Million Four Hundred and Five Thousand Dollars ($3,405,000.00);

(iii)     Triboro: Eight Million One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($8,125,000.00);

(iv)     Jamaica: Four Million Ten Thousand Dollars ($4,010,000.00); and

(b)           An amount equal to the actual invoiced cost for the Transit Alliance Companies’ inventory of spare parts and fluids (fuel, motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, brake fluid, etc.), provided that the Transit Alliance Companies shall represent and warrant to the City that it has paid or will pay such invoiced cost, and the liability (if any) to pay such cost shall remain with the Transit Alliance Companies. A joint audit of the inventory of all such items shall be conducted by the City and the applicable Transit Alliance Company at a mutually agreeable time prior to the Applicable Closing Date; and

(c)           An amount equal to the book value (net of accumulated depreciation) of the Transit Alliance Companies’ other tangible assets (that are Acquired Assets) as of Closing.

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(d)           The sums of the amounts listed or described in Sections 1.3(a), (b), and (c) are hereinafter referred to as the “Purchase Price” for each Transit Alliance Company. The final Purchase Price for each Transit Alliance Company shall be determined after the inventory of spare parts and fluids in (b) and based upon the date of Closing for (c). The City shall pay the amounts listed in Sections 1.3(b) and (c) to the Transit Alliance Companies within thirty (30) days of the Applicable Closing Date or Final Closing Date, as the case may be. All other payments (other than the true-up amount) due in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or otherwise contemplated hereby to be payable shall be made within thirty (30) days of the Transit Alliance Companies’ presentation of a valid request therefore accompanied by reasonable and customary backup documentation (i.e., the type and level of back-up documentation that is consistent with what is currently required under the operating assistance arrangements between the Parties). It is understood and agreed that the Transit Alliance Companies will reallocate the Purchase Price after the Closing to reflect the relative value of each Transit Alliance Company based on an appraisal that will not be completed before the Closing.

(e)           If all of the Claimants in the Non-Unionized Employees v. New York City Department of Transportation and Green Bus Lines, Inc., et al. (OSP Case No. 03-13(c)-02) (“13(c) Proceeding”) execute Settlement Authorization Forms and the City receives copies of such forms in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement, agreed upon by the City and the Transit Alliance Companies in connection with the 13(c) Proceeding (the “Settlement Agreement”), the City will pay the Transit Alliance Companies an additional Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), to be paid as additional Purchase Price in the following manner:

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(i)       Green:  One Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($189,200)

(ii)      Command: Sixty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($68,100)

(iii)     Triboro: One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($162,500)

(iv)     Jamaica: Eighty Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($80,200)

If less than 100% of the Claimants execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City will pay the Transit Alliance Companies an additional amount to be determined by multiplying the percentage of Claimants who have executed the Forms by $300,000. For example, if 90% of the Claimants execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City will pay an additional $270,000 in compensation for the settlement of the 13(c) Proceeding and the related litigation brought by the individual claimants. If less than 100% of the Claimants execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City’s payment shall be distributed as follows:

(i)       Green: 37.84%

(ii)      Command: 13.62%

(iii)     Triboro: 32.50%

(iv)     Jamaica: 16.04%

The City shall pay the amounts due under this sub-paragraph 1.3 (e) within ninety (90) days after the submission of the Settlement Authorization Forms. The Transit Alliance Companies may make more than one submission for payment hereunder accompanied by copies of supporting Settlement Authorization Forms. If the City declares the Settlement Agreement null and void in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement, no payment under this sub-paragraph 1.3 (e) shall be due.

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1.4                                  Transition Date . The day that a Transit Alliance Company ceases bus operations pursuant to the grant of operating authority from the City shall be the “Transition Date” for that Transit Alliance Company. The Transition Date shall be December 5, 2005 for Command; January 9, 2006 for Green; January 30, 2006 for Jamaica; February 20, 2006 for Triboro, or such other dates agreed upon by the Parties, provided that the Applicable Transition Date shall be no earlier than the Applicable Closing Date.

1.5                                  Assumption of Liabilities, Indemnification .

(a)                                   In further consideration of the transfer and sale of the Acquired Assets, on each Applicable Closing Date, the City shall assume, defend, indemnify and hold the Transit Alliance Companies, their respective current and former officers, directors, employees and stockholders harmless from and against the following  (collectively, the “Assumed Liabilities”) (it being understood that for all purposes of this Agreement, when the City has an obligation to defend, the City shall provide and control the defense with counsel through the New York City Law Department or through other counsel chosen and paid for by the City, and the Transit Alliance Companies may retain counsel to participate in the defense through counsel of the Transit Alliance Companies’ choosing at the Transit Alliance Companies’ expense; provided, however, if a conflict of interest arises between the City and any of the Transit Alliance Companies or their affiliates, the Transit Alliance Companies and/or their respective affiliates may engage counsel of their own choosing and the City shall pay or promptly reimburse the Transit Alliance Companies for the reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses of such counsel):

(i)            Irrespective of when any claim or demand is made, any and all claims, losses or damages for bodily injury and/or property damage resulting from or alleged to result from the operation and maintenance of buses as part of the Transit Alliance Companies’

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Bus Service up through and including the Applicable Transition Date. The Transit Alliance Companies shall reasonably cooperate with the City and any third party administrator identified by the City in the defense of any claim (and the City shall pay or reimburse the Transit Alliance Companies for  any out-of-pocket third-party costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation) and the Transit Alliance Companies shall transfer any claim to the City and/or such third party administrator at the direction of the City.

(ii)           Without regard to when any claim or demand is made, any and all claims, losses, and damages alleged to arise from or relate, directly or indirectly, to the designation of Jerome Cooper or any in-house counsel of the Transit Alliance Companies as counsel of record in any or all matters involving any and all claims, losses or damages for bodily injury and/or property damage resulting from or alleged to result from the operation and/or maintenance of buses as part of the Transit Alliance Companies’ Bus Service up to the Applicable Transition Date. In furtherance hereof, subject to the Transit Alliance Companies providing the City with a list of pending actions, with venue, index numbers, and names and addresses of counsel and the parties they represent, promptly after the Closing (but in no event more than 60 days thereafter) the City, at its sole cost and expense shall obtain and cause to be filed in all appropriate jurisdictions, substitutions of counsel forms with respect to all matters involving any and all claims, losses or damages for bodily injury and/or property damage resulting from or alleged to result from the operation and/or maintenance of buses as part of the Transit Alliance Companies’ Bus Service up to the Applicable Transition Date for which Jerome Cooper or any other agent or representative of the Transit Alliance Companies or their affiliates is designated as counsel of record naming counsel selected by the City to be counsel of record, for each such matter. It is expressly understood and agreed that from and after the Closing,

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neither Jerome Cooper nor any other agent or representative of any Transit Alliance Companies shall be required to appear as counsel in court or otherwise continue to act as counsel of record in any pending or threatened action except as necessary to effectuate substitution of counsel or where the Court does not allow a substitution of counsel (in which case, costs for such case, including attorney’s fees, will be handled in accordance with the current operating assistance arrangements subject to the reasonable and customary documentation of such expenses) .

(iii)          Any and all claims arising under Section 13(c) (“Section 13 (c)”) of the federal transit law, codified at 49 U.S.C. §5333(b), relating to this transaction and/or the transition contemplated hereby. Provided, however, that if less than 100% of the Claimants in the 13(c) Proceeding execute Settlement Authorization Forms, the City’s obligation to indemnify and hold harmless will not apply to any and all claims of the Claimants who do not execute Settlement Authorization Forms arising under Section 13(c) relating to this transaction or the transitions contemplated hereby. As a condition of this indemnification, neither the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity, GTJ, nor any officer, director, or executive of any such companies, acting in any personal, official, or unofficial capacity, will provide any financial support, including payment of attorney’s fees, for legal services rendered subsequent to the execution of this Agreement in connection with the filing or prosecution by any individual, including prosecution of the 13(c) Proceeding or the litigation titled Hanz Andre, et al., v. The City of New York, et. al., Index No. 13423/04, currently pending in Supreme Court of the State of New York, Queens County (“Andre Litigation”) or any other arbitration, litigation or other judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding based upon, attributable to, or arising out of the expiration and/or termination of the franchise or operating authority of the Transit Alliance Companies, or the commencement by MTA Bus Company of operations in the area and/or over the routes operated by the Transit

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Alliance Companies, or any action or decision of the City regarding the performance of claims work (as that term is used in connection with the Andre Litigation) performed by the Transit Alliance Companies and/or Varsity and GTJ. It is understood that the Transit Alliance Companies and/or Varsity and GTJ have paid as recently as November 16, 2005 for legal fees with respect to such matters for services previously rendered and the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity and GTJ each agree that they will make no further payments for any such services. In addition, none of the Excluded Employees, as defined in the Settlement Agreement, shall file a claim in regard to the above. Nothing in this Agreement is or shall be deemed to be an admission on the part of the City or the Transit Alliance Companies that either the City or the Transit Alliance Companies have any liability under Section 13(c).

(iv)          It is the Parties’ understanding that Jamaica and Triboro are obligated by their collective bargaining agreement with T.W.U. Local 100 to make certain defined contributions to the T.W.U. – New York City Private Bus Lines Health Benefit Trust (“TWU Health Benefit Trust”) and that Jamaica and Triboro have no legal obligation to make any other payments to, or assume any responsibility for any deficit in the funding of, the TWU Health Benefit Trust. Further, it is the Parties’ understanding that Command and Green are obligated by their collective bargaining agreements with Amalgamated Transit Union (“ATU”) Local 1179 and ATU Local 1181 to make certain defined contributions to the health trusts relating to Command and Green (“ATU Health Benefit Trusts”) and that Command and Green have no legal obligation to make any other payments to, or assume any responsibility for any deficit in the funding of, the ATU Health Benefit Trusts. As provided in Section 2.2(f) of this Agreement, the City shall fund the operating deficit of the TWU Health Benefit Trust and the ATU Health Benefit Trusts. Operating deficit shall include all expenses in excess of required contributions

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through the Applicable Transition Date, including claims for benefits (including run-off of claims) and administrative expenses through final termination of the plan (including, but not limited to, preparation of required governmental reports, filing fees and reasonable actuarial, accounting and legal expenses, and the cost of providing fiduciary liability insurance for six years following the applicable termination date [, provided such coverage is available on commercially reasonable terms]). The City shall defend and hold harmless Jamaica, Triboro, Green and Command from any third party claim which alleges that Jamaica, Triboro, Green and Command are obligated to make any payment other than defined contributions through the Transition Date to the TWU Health Benefit Trust or the ATU Health Benefit Trusts, as applicable. Jamaica, Triboro, Green and Command shall reasonably cooperate with the City in the defense of any such claim and the City shall pay or reimburse for any out-of-pocket third-party costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation.

(v)           Any and all funding obligations, claims, losses, damages, fines, costs, and expenses associated with any withdrawal, termination, freezing, or other liability related to the T.W.U.-N.Y.C. Private Bus Lines Pension Plan (the “TWU-NYC Pension Plan”), the Restated Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan (the “Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan”), the Green Bus Lines Inc. Employees’ Retirement Plan (the “Green Retirement Plan”), the Retirement Plan for Certain Employees of Green Bus Lines, Inc. (the “Green Non-Union Retirement Plan”), the Retirement Plan for Certain Employees of Command Bus Company (the “Command Non-Union Retirement Plan”), the Retirement Plan for Certain Employees of Triboro Coach Corporation (the “Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan”) and the Retirement Plan for Certain Employees of Jamaica Buses, Inc. (the “Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan”), arising out of the transactions set forth in Section 2.4

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or otherwise related to the termination of the Transit Alliance Companies’ operations as contemplated by this Agreement, regardless of whether such liability is triggered immediately upon the consummation of such transactions or such termination or as a result of subsequent events. For the avoidance of doubt, if and to the extent any withdrawal liability, mass withdrawal liability and reallocation liability is imposed on Jamaica or Triboro as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the City shall timely pay such liability subject to the conditions set forth below. The TWU-NYC Pension Plan, Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan, Green Retirement Plan, Green Non-Union Retirement Plan, Command Non-Union Retirement Plan, Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan and Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan are collectively referred to herein as the “Transit Alliance Pension Plans.”  As a condition of this indemnification, subsequent to execution of this Agreement, and prior to implementation of the City’s option to proceed with Section 2.4(a)(i) or (ii) below, Sections 2.4(b)(i) or (ii) below, and Sections 2.4(c)(i) or (ii) below, the applicable Transit Alliance Company shall appoint individuals selected by the City to replace the Current Trustees as the Employer Trustees or management representatives with respect to the applicable Transit Alliance Pension Plan. If a Current Trustee resigns, the City shall promptly select an individual to be appointed by the applicable Transit Alliance Company. Except that, if an agreement is reached to merge the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan or the Green Retirement Plan with the MTA Plan, then no substitution of trustees will be required as to such plans. As a further additional condition of this indemnification, any Transit Alliance Company receiving any written notice or communication regarding withdrawal or termination liability shall immediately provide a copy of such notice or communication to the City and, at the City’s expense, take any reasonable steps directed by

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the City, including contesting the amount of any liability. It is understood and agreed that the indemnity provided for herein shall expressly extend in favor of all Current Trustees of any Transit Alliance Pension Plan. “Current Trustees” shall mean the Employer Trustees or management representatives as of the date prior to the applicable Transit Alliance Company appointing individuals selected by the City pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

(vi)          In regard to both union and non-union employees of the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity and GTJ, any and all claims, losses or damages with respect to Accrued Leave (as hereinafter defined) in accordance with Section 2.2(d), or with regard to severance in accordance with Section 2.1(c) (other than severance with respect to which, by the express terms of Section 2.1(b) the City has no responsibility).

(vii)         Any claims made by any union or any member of any union arising under any collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) and relating to this transaction or any of the transitions contemplated hereby, including but not limited to whether the MTA is required to assume the terms of the CBA.

(viii)        The obligation, if any, to pay additional or retrospective premiums in connection with any Workers’ Compensation Retrospective Policy.

(ix)           The obligation to pay accumulated holiday pay under Section 9(b) of the Jamaica TWU CBA and Section 9(f) of the Triboro TWU CBA or any provision of any other CBA (as defined in Section 2.1(a));

(x)            Irrespective of when any claim or demand is made, any and all claims asserted by vendors (other than Varsity, GTJ or any other affiliated entities) to the Transit Alliance Companies in regard to Bus Service, up, through, and including the Transition Date, which shall include late fees, penalties, and interest on any sums found to be due and owing on

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any vendor claims, if the sums found to be due and owing are for an eligible operating expense and the relevant Transit Alliance Company provided the City with a timely request for reimbursement accompanied by appropriate and customary backup documentation.

(b)                                  The City’s obligations to defend and indemnify pursuant to this section are excess to any insurance covering either the Transit Alliance Companies (other than self insurance of the Transit Alliance Companies) or Current Trustees of any Transit Alliance Pension Plan or the City and, if necessary, the Transit Alliance Companies shall cooperate in obtaining an assignment of any applicable insurance policy to the City.

(c)                                   Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the City shall not be required to defend or be responsible for any attorney’s fees or costs of the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity, and GTJ, or any of the Claimants and/or Plaintiffs related to the 13(c) Proceeding; the Andre Litigation; Green Bus, et. al., Plaintiffs, v. City of New York, Defendants, Supreme Court, Queens County Index Number 18770/04 ; and Green Bus Lines, Inc. et. al., Plaintiffs, v. City of New York, Defendant, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York Docket No. 03 Civ. 4849 (RJD)(CLP) .

1.6                                  Excluded Liabilities . Other than the Assumed Liabilities, or as expressly set forth in another section of this Agreement, including without limitation Section 8.1 hereof, the City shall not hereby assume, become liable for, or agree to discharge any obligation or liability of the Transit Alliance Companies, known or unknown, choate or inchoate, absolute or contingent, including without limitation: (a) any current liabilities, accounts payable or trade liabilities; (b) any liability or obligation under, related to or arising from any contract assigned pursuant to Section 3.2 accruing prior to the Closing; (c) any liability or obligation of the Transit Alliance Companies to any former or current employee of the Transit Alliance Companies,

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including any liability or obligation to owners, officers, directors, or executives; or (d) any obligation or liability of the Transit Alliance Companies arising from a violation of law or governmental regulation (all of the foregoing being hereinafter referred to as the “Excluded Liabilities”).

ARTICLE II: EMPLOYEES AND BENEFIT MATTERS

2.1.                               Offers of Employment . The City warrants and represents to the Transit Alliance Companies that the City has arranged with the MTA Bus Company as follows (and the City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity and GTJ from any and all costs, losses and damages related to and obligations arising out of any failure by the MTA or the MTA Bus Company to act in accordance with the following or in accordance with any other provision of this Agreement (including without limitation Sections 2.2 – 2.5 hereof) which contemplates any action or behavior by MTA and MTA Bus Company, except to the extent that the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity and GTJ take any action or step (other than actions or steps taken at the request of MTA or MTA Bus Company) that creates liability to third parties for any such failure by the MTA or MTA Bus Company to act, it being understood and agreed that the City is fully responsible to the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity and GTJ for any failure by the MTA and/or the MTA Bus Company to comply with the arrangements set forth in this Agreement):

(a)                                   Prior to the Transition Date applicable to the individual Transit Alliance Company (hereinafter “Applicable Transition Date”), the MTA Bus Company shall offer employment (to commence at 12:01am on the day after the Applicable Transition Date) to (i) all members of TWU Local 100 employed by Jamaica and Triboro on the Transition Date on the terms and conditions substantially similar to those contained in Jamaica’s and Triboro’s current

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collective bargaining agreement with TWU Local 100 (“TWU CBA”), (ii) all members of ATU Local 1181 employed by Command on the Transition Date on the terms and conditions substantially similar to those contained in Command’s current collective bargaining agreement with ATU Local 1181 (“Command ATU CBA”), and (iii) all members of ATU Local 1179 employed by Green on the Transition Date on the terms and conditions substantially similar to those contained in Green’s current collective bargaining agreement with ATU Local 1179 (“Green ATU CBA”) (the TWU CBA, Command ATU CBA and Green ATU CBA, each a “CBA”). A list of such employees is set forth in Exhibit 2 . Notwithstanding the above, the MTA Bus Company shall not be obligated to offer employment to any individual who has previously been terminated for cause by the MTA or any of its agencies, affiliates, or subsidiaries. The City understands and agrees that a number of these employees are inactive and that the offer to each such employee shall remain open for so long as such employee would have been entitled to return to the applicable Transit Alliance Company had the Transit Alliance Company continued to provide Bus Service (such union employees, together with similarly-situated non-union employees who are offered employment by the MTA Bus Company, the “Inactive Employees”).

(b)                                  Except as otherwise provided in this Section 2.1(b), for the non-union employees of the Transit Alliance Companies and Varsity, prior to the Applicable Transition Date, the MTA Bus Company will offer employment (to commence at 12:01 am on the day after the Applicable Transition Date) to those individuals who are set forth in Exhibit 3 , including, without limitation, Inactive Employees. The offer of employment to any Inactive Employee shall remain open for so long as such Inactive Employee would have been entitled to return to the applicable Transit Alliance Company and/or Varsity had the Transit Alliance Company or

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Varsity continued to provide Bus Service after the Applicable Transition Date. Exhibit 4 sets forth terms and conditions of such employment and wages and benefits, health and welfare and pension plans available with respect to each of the non-union employees. The Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer of the Transit Alliance Companies and any other employee identified on the attached Exhibit 5 are Excluded Employees who will not be offered positions with the MTA Bus Company. The Transit Alliance Companies may make severance payments to such Excluded Employees but the Parties agree that such severance payments are not eligible for reimbursement by the City as operating expenses or for any other reason and neither the City nor the MTA shall have any responsibility for any severance paid by the Transit Alliance Companies to any Excluded Employee for any reason. Any employees who do not accept employment or who are not offered positions with the MTA Bus Company shall also receive payment from the Transit Alliance Companies, to the extent they are entitled to such payment, for earned and unused sick, personal or vacation days (for any employees, whether or not such employee is an MTA Transit Alliance Company Employee, as such term is defined below in Section 2.1(d), such leave is herein referred to as “Accrued Leave”) in accordance with Section 2.2(d) of this Agreement and the City shall promptly reimburse the Transit Alliance Companies for such payments in respect of Accrued Leave in the amount actually paid by the Transit Alliance Companies. To the extent the Transit Alliance Companies make payments in respect of any Accrued Leave, the Transit Alliance Companies shall be reimbursed by the City within the period contemplated by the next to last sentence of Section 1.3 of this Agreement. Non-union employees hired by the MTA Bus Company will receive severance from the MTA Bus Company if terminated without cause within the first year of their employment with the MTA Bus Company. The amount of

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severance pay shall equal one month’s base salary (not including benefits) for each full year of service with the Transit Alliance Company, not to exceed twelve months’ base salary, less the amount paid to such employee in salary by the MTA Bus Company prior to the date of termination. However, any non-union employee terminated without cause after nine months of service with the MTA Bus Company shall be entitled to severance pay of three months’ base salary (not including benefits).

(c)                                   The Transit Alliance Companies represent and warrant that each employee listed in Exhibits 2 and 3 is an employee of a Transit Alliance Company or Varsity who as of the date hereof was engaged in the business of providing Bus Service and is actively at work or absent in accordance with an established policy of a Transit Alliance Company or Varsity and has the contractual or legal right to return to active work within the terms of such policy or of a CBA.

(d)                                  The employees who receive and accept offers of employment from the MTA Bus Company and become employees of the MTA Bus Company effective on the day after the Applicable Transition Date or who are Inactive Employees as of such date and who are ready, willing and able to become MTA Bus Company employees before the expiration of their right to return to work shall be referred to in this Agreement as “MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees.”

2.2                                  Health and Welfare Benefits . The Transit Alliance Companies shall continue to provide or cause to be provided (e.g., by payment of contractually required contributions to their respective union-related plans) (a) to MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees and MTA Transit Alliance Company Retirees (as defined below) medical, dental and life insurance benefits through the last day of the month in which the Applicable Transition Date

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occurs, and (b) to MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees all workers’ compensation, disability and other welfare benefits through the Applicable Transition Date. The City shall reimburse the Transit Alliance Companies for all costs associated with providing such benefits as if such benefits were provided during the operation of the Transit Alliance Companies prior to the Applicable Transition Date, including, but not limited to, benefit claims and administrative and other expenses from the Applicable Transition Date through the last day of the month in which such Transition Date occurs. For purposes of this Agreement, MTA Transit Alliance Company Retiree shall mean any retiree of a Transit Alliance Company who is entitled to receive retiree benefits, under the terms of the Health and Welfare Plans (as defined below), immediately prior to or due to retirement on the Applicable Transition Date. The City warrants and represents to the Transit Alliance Companies that the City has arranged with the MTA Bus Company as follows:

(a)                                   Responsibility for Benefits Claims .

(i)                                      The MTA Bus Company shall be responsible for all medical, dental, life insurance, workers’ compensation, disability and other welfare benefit claims with respect to MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees incurred after termination of benefits under the plans or policies of a Transit Alliance Company, the TWU Health Benefit Trust, or the ATU Health Benefit Trusts (such plans or policies and health trusts collectively, the “Health and Welfare Plans”) (i.e., for workers’ compensation, disability and other welfare benefits commencing on the Applicable Transition Date and for medical, dental and life insurance benefits from and after the first day of the month following the month in which the Applicable Transition Date occurs), in accordance with the applicable Health and Welfare Plans. The MTA Bus Company shall further be responsible for any medical, dental or life insurance benefit claims

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with respect to MTA Transit Alliance Company Retirees who are entitled to such benefits under the terms of the Health and Welfare Plans incurred after the first day of the month following the month in which the Applicable Transition Date occurs. It is understood and agreed that for purposes of this Agreement, “claims with respect to” any individual includes without limitation claims related to dependents/beneficiaries of such individual who, under the Health and Welfare Plans, are entitled to the benefits in question.

(ii)                                   The MTA Bus Company shall further be responsible for all wage claims related to workers’ compensation and disability benefit claims with respect to MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees for pay periods ending after the Applicable Transition Date.

(iii)                                Subject in each case to the City’s obligation to reimburse each Transit Alliance Company set forth below:

·                   Each Transit Alliance Company (or the TWU Health Benefit Trust or ATU Health Benefit Trusts) shall retain its previous responsibility for all medical, dental and life insurance benefit claims with respect to MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees or MTA Transit Alliance Company Retirees incurred on or prior to the last day of the month in which the Applicable Transition Date occurs. The City shall reimburse the Transit Alliance Companies for all costs, including, but not limited to, premium payments, benefit claims and administrative and other expenses, associated with providing such benefits on and after the Transition Date as if such benefits were provided during the operation of the Transit Alliance Companies prior to the Applicable Transition Date.

·                   Each Transit Alliance Company shall retain its previous responsibility for all workers’ compensation, disability and other welfare benefit claims with respect to MTA Transit

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Alliance Company Employees incurred on or prior to the Applicable Transition Date and all wage claims related to workers’ compensation and disability benefit claims with respect to MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees for pay periods ending on or prior to the Transition Date.

·                   Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each Transit Alliance Company (or the TWU Health Benefit Trust or ATU Health Benefit Trusts) shall retain its previous responsibility for all health and welfare benefits claims and obligations with respect to any other Transit Alliance Company employees or former employees and in accordance with applicable plans and/or insurance policies.

To the extent provided for by current City procedures, all expenses of the Transit Alliance Companies with respect to the foregoing shall be reimbursable as eligible expenses.

(b)                                  Establishment of Programs . Prior to the Applicable Transition Date, but effective upon the termination of benefits provided under the Health and Welfare Plans (i.e., for workers’ compensation, disability and other welfare claims as of the Applicable Transition Date, and for medical, dental and life insurance benefits, the first day of the month following the month in which the Applicable Transition Date occurs), the MTA Bus Company shall have established and shall maintain workers’ compensation, medical, dental, life insurance, disability benefits and other health and welfare programs that provide the MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees and MTA Transit Alliance Company Retirees, and their respective eligible dependents and beneficiaries, with health and welfare benefits no less favorable in the aggregate than those they had immediately prior to the Applicable Transition Date. The MTA Bus Company program shall be responsible for maintaining continuation health coverage under Section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and Part 6 of

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Title I of ERISA for those employees of the Transit Alliance Companies who are not hired by the MTA and who do not continue employment with a Transit Alliance Company, Varsity, or any other related or affiliated entity, and their qualified beneficiaries. The MTA Bus Company will cause the waiver of all pre-existing conditions, exclusionary provisions and waiting period requirements with respect to coverage of MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees and MTA Transit Alliance Company Retirees (and their dependents/beneficiaries) under all health and welfare plans in which such individuals are eligible to participate after the Transition Date to the extent such individuals were not subject to any such conditions, exclusions or requirements under the Health and Welfare Plans immediately prior to the Transition Date. The MTA Bus Company will credit any MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees and MTA Transit Alliance Company Retirees (and their respective eligible dependents/beneficiaries) with any amounts paid during the plan year in which the Applicable Transition Date occurs for purposes of satisfying deductible amounts, out-of-pocket limits, or similar limits under any MTA Bus Company plan in which such individuals participate during the plan year in which the Applicable Transition Date occurs.

(c)                                   Credit for Service . The MTA Bus Company will credit MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees with all service with a Transit Alliance Company, Varsity or with an affiliate or predecessor of a Transit Alliance Company or Varsity for eligibility and participation with respect to health and welfare benefits, including without limitation retiree medical coverage.

(d)                                  Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave . The MTA Bus Company will permit MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees to use all Accrued Leave to the extent such use would be consistent with any Transit Alliance Company or Varsity policy in effect as of the

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Applicable Transition Date (i.e., such leave must be available to the employee in question on such date and use of available days may be subject to any limits any Transit Alliance Company or Varsity policy would put on such use). Each Transit Alliance Company and Varsity shall cooperate in the transfer of such Accrued Leave by taking any administrative steps, necessary or desirable, to facilitate the transfer (i.e., shall provide the MTA with applicable records and policies). The City shall seek no direct or indirect reimbursement from any Transit Alliance Company or Varsity in connection with any such Accrued Leave (including via any break-even or operating assistance calculation) and shall indemnify and hold each Transit Alliance Company, Varsity, their respective directors, officers and employees, harmless against any claims of MTA Transit Alliance Company Employee with respect to such Accrued Leave and shall promptly (and in no event later than thirty (30) days from written notice together with backup documentation customarily provided and accepted) reimburse each Transit Alliance Company or Varsity for any amounts paid by it in respect of any Accrued Leave. The MTA Bus Company will credit MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees for service with a Transit Alliance Company, Varsity or their predecessors or affiliates for purposes of determining entitlement to vacation, sick and personal days under the MTA Bus Company policies.

(e)                                   Changes to Health and Welfare Benefits . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary on Exhibit 4 hereto, the MTA Bus Company shall act in good faith at all times in making any changes to the health and welfare benefits set forth on Exhibit 4 hereto and will not discriminate against MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees with respect to any changes in future benefits when making any such changes (i.e., will treat MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees no less favorably than comparable employees of the MTA Bus Company when making any such changes).

 

 

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(f)            The City will continue to fund the operating deficits of the ATU Health Benefit Trusts. The City will fund the operating deficits of the TWU Health Benefit Trust related to Triboro upon the Transition Date for Triboro and related to Jamaica upon the Transition Date for Jamaica. Operating deficits shall include all expenses remaining after required employer contributions through the Applicable Transition Date, including claims for benefits (including run-off of claims) and administrative expenses through final termination of the plan (including, but not limited to, preparation of required government reports; filing fees; and reasonable actuarial, accounting and legal expenses).

2.3           Severance . Each Transit Alliance Company represents and warrants that it has no contractual obligation to any MTA Transit Alliance Company Employee for severance or termination pay or similar compensation as a result of any action or event contemplated by this Agreement.

2.4           Pension Plans .

(a)           Prior to consummating the transactions involving Jamaica and Triboro contemplated hereby, the City shall proceed with either, at its sole and exclusive option, 2.4(a)(i) or 2.4(a)(ii) below. The failure of the conditions of 2.4(a)(i) or 2.4(a)(ii) to be satisfied shall not relieve the City of its obligation to close the transactions, except that the City shall not be obligated to close if the Transit Alliance Companies have failed to meet their obligations under 2.4(a).

(i)            The conditions of 2.4(a)(i) are:

(A)          The MTA Bus Company, the MTA, the Trustees of the TWU-NYC Pension Plan or an appropriate party acting on behalf of the TWU-NYC Pension Plan, Jamaica and Triboro, and/or other appropriate parties, shall have entered into a Pension

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Agreement providing for, all as set forth in the Pension Agreement, (A) the merger of the TWU-NYC Pension Plan into the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Defined Benefit Pension Plan (“MTA Plan”); (B) the transfer of all assets of the TWU-NYC Pension Plan to the MTA Plan; (C) the assumption by the MTA Plan of liabilities of the TWU-NYC Pension Plan; (D) the transfer of appropriate records of the TWU-NYC Pension Plan to the MTA Plan; and (E) agreed upon representations and warranties.

(B)           The MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the transfer of assets from the TWU-NYC Pension Plan, the MTA Plan (i) provides that Eligible TWU-NYC Pension Plan Beneficiaries be credited with all service with a Transit Alliance Company or an affiliate of a Transit Alliance Company for purposes of vesting, eligibility and benefit accrual; and (ii) provides for benefits for Eligible TWU-NYC Pension Plan Beneficiaries as of the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the TWU-NYC Pension Plan provided as of such Transition Date. “Eligible TWU-NYC Pension Plan Beneficiaries” refers collectively to any individual who, immediately prior to the Applicable Transition Date, is receiving benefits or is or may be entitled to benefits under the TWU-NYC Pension Plan, whether or not such individual is an MTA Transit Alliance Company employee, and each individual’s beneficiaries, whose pension benefit liabilities are to be assumed by the MTA Plan as described in Section 2.4.

(ii)           The conditions of 2.4(a)(ii) are:

(A)          The MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the day after the Applicable Transition Date, the MTA Plan (1) provides that each MTA Transit Alliance Company Employee who on the Applicable Transition Date was a participant in the TWU-NYC Pension Plan be credited with all service as recognized under the TWU-NYC

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Pension Plan for purposes of vesting and eligibility (including eligibility for early retirement, disability and other retirement benefits), but not benefit accrual;  and (2) provides for benefits for such MTA Transit Alliance Company Employee as of the day after the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the TWU-NYC Pension Plan provided as of such Transition Date; and

(B)           The Transit Alliance Companies shall have provided or caused to have been provided to MTA Bus Company a complete and accurate schedule listing the name of each applicable MTA Transit Alliance Employee who on the Applicable Transition Date was a participant in the TWU-NYC Pension Plan, and each such employee’s (1) Social Security Number, (2) gender, (3) date of birth, (4) date of initial participation in the TWU-NYC Pension Plan, and (5) uninterrupted seniority under the TWU-NYC Pension Plan as of the Applicable Transition Date. In addition the Transit Alliance Companies shall provide or cause to be provided true and complete copies of (6) the TWU-NYC Pension Plan (including all amendments thereto), (7) the most recent summary plan description with respect to the TWU-NYC Pension Plan, (8) the most recent actuarial valuation report prepared with respect to the TWU-NYC Pension Plan, (9) the most recent favorable determination letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to the TWU-NYC Pension Plan and (10) any material written communications delivered to participants in the TWU-NYC Pension Plan. Jamaica and Triboro shall also have used their best efforts to cause the non-vested benefits of the MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees in the TWU-NYC Pension Plan to be fully vested as of the Applicable Transition Date. If such non-vested benefits are so vested, the City shall pay Jamaica and Triboro an amount equal to the actual incremental cost of vesting such unvested benefits within thirty (30) days of such amount being determined and provided to the City, and

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Jamaica and Triboro shall thereupon pay such cost to the NYC-TWU Pension Plan, provided that the payments contemplated in this sentence do not have to occur prior to Closing.

(b)           Prior to consummating the transactions involving Command contemplated hereby, the City shall proceed with either, at its sole and exclusive option, 2.4(b)(i) or 2.4(b)(ii) below. The failure of the conditions of 2.4(b)(i) or 2.4(b)(ii) to be satisfied shall not relieve the City of its obligation to close the transactions, except that the City shall not be obligated to close if the Transit Alliance Companies have failed to meet their obligations under 2.4(b).

(i)            The conditions of 2.4(b)(i) are:

(A)          The MTA Bus Company, the MTA, the Trustees of the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan or an appropriate party acting on behalf of the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan, and Command, and/or other appropriate parties, shall have entered into a Pension Agreement providing for, all as set forth in the Pension Agreement, (A) the merger of the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan into the MTA Plan; (B) the transfer of all assets of the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan to the MTA Plan;  (C) the assumption by the MTA Plan of liabilities of the Command-Local 1181 Plan; (D) the transfer of appropriate records of the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan to the MTA Plan; and (E) agreed upon representations and warranties.

(B)           The MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the transfer of assets from the Command – Local 1181 Pension Plan, the MTA Plan (i) provides that Eligible Command-Local 1181 Beneficiaries be credited with all service with a Transit Alliance Company or an affiliate of a Transit Alliance Company for purposes of vesting, eligibility and benefit accrual; and (ii) provides for benefits for Eligible Command-Local 1181

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Beneficiaries as of the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan provided as of such Transition Date. “Eligible Command-Local 1181 Beneficiaries” refers collectively to any individual who, immediately prior to the Applicable Transition Date, is receiving benefits or is or may be entitled to benefits under the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan, whether or not such individual is an MTA Transit Alliance Company employee, and each individual’s beneficiaries, whose pension benefit liabilities are to be assumed by the MTA Plan as described in this Section 2.4.

(ii)           The conditions of 2.4(b)(ii) are:

(A)          The MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the day after the Applicable Transition Date, the MTA Plan (1) provides that each MTA Transit Alliance Company Employee who on the Applicable Transition Date was a participant in the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan be credited with all service as recognized under the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan for purposes of vesting and eligibility (including eligibility for early retirement, disability and other retirement benefits), but not benefit accrual;  and (2) provides for benefits for such MTA Transit Alliance Company Employee as of the day after the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan provided as of such Transition Date.

(B)           The Transit Alliance Companies shall have provided or caused to have been provided to MTA Bus Company a complete and accurate schedule listing the name of each applicable MTA Transit Alliance Employee who on the Applicable Transition Date was a participant in the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan, and each such employee’s (1) Social Security Number, (2) gender, (3) date of birth, (4) date of initial participation in the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan, and (5) uninterrupted seniority under the Command-Local 1181

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Pension Plan as of the Applicable Transition Date. In addition the Transit Alliance Companies shall provide or cause to be provided true and complete copies of the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan (including all amendments thereto), (7) the most recent summary plan description with respect to the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan, (8) the most recent actuarial valuation report prepared with respect to the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan, (9) the most recent favorable determination letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan and (10) any material written communications delivered to participants in the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan. Command shall also have used its best efforts to cause the non-vested benefits of the MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees in the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan to be fully vested as of the Applicable Transition Date. If such non-vested benefits are so vested, the City shall pay Command an amount equal to the actual incremental cost of vesting such unvested benefits within thirty (30) days of such amount being determined and provided to the City and Command shall thereupon pay such cost to the Command-Local 1181 Pension Plan, provided that the payments contemplated in this sentence do not have to occur prior to Closing.

(c)           Prior to consummating the transactions involving Green contemplated hereby the City shall proceed with either, at its sole and exclusive option, 2.4(c)(i) or 2.4(c)(ii) below. The failure of the conditions of 2.4(c)(i) or 2.4(c)(ii) to be satisfied shall not relieve the City of its obligation to close the transactions, except that the City shall not be obligated to close if the Transit Alliance Companies have failed to meet their obligations under 2.4(c).

(i)            The conditions of 2.4(c)(i) are:

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(A)          The MTA Bus Company, the MTA, the Trustees of the Green Retirement Plan or an appropriate party acting on behalf of the Green Retirement Plan, and Green, and/or other appropriate parties, shall have entered into a Pension Agreement providing for, all as set forth in the Pension Agreement, (A) the merger of the Green Retirement Plan into the MTA Plan; (B) the transfer of all assets of the Green Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; (C) the assumption by the MTA Plan of liabilities of the Green Retirement Plan; (D) the transfer of appropriate records of the Green Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; and (E) agreed upon representations and warranties.

(B)           The MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the transfer of assets from the Green Retirement Plan, the MTA Plan (i) provides that Eligible Green Retirement Plan Beneficiaries be credited with all service with a Transit Alliance Company or an affiliate of a Transit Alliance Company for purposes of vesting, eligibility and benefit accrual; and (ii) provides for benefits for Eligible Green Retirement Plan Beneficiaries as of the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Green Retirement Plan provided as of such Transition Date. “Eligible Green Retirement Plan Beneficiaries” refers collectively to any individual who, immediately prior to the Applicable Transition Date, is receiving benefits or is or may be entitled to benefits under the Green Retirement Plan, whether or not such individual is an MTA Transit Alliance Company, and each individual’s beneficiaries, whose pension benefit liabilities are to be assumed by the MTA Plan as described in this Section 2.4.

(ii)           The conditions of 2.4(c)(ii) are:

(A)          The MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the day after the Applicable Transition Date, the MTA Plan (1) provides that each MTA

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Transit Alliance Company Employee who on the Applicable Transition Date was a participant in the Green Retirement Plan be credited with all service as recognized under the Green Retirement Plan for purposes of vesting and eligibility (including eligibility for early retirement, disability and other retirement benefits), but not benefit accrual; and (2) provides for benefits for such MTA Transit Alliance Company Employee as of the day after the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Green Retirement Plan provided as of such Transition Date; and

(B)           The Transit Alliance Companies shall have provided or caused to have been provided to MTA Bus Company a complete and accurate schedule listing the name of each applicable MTA Transit Alliance Employee who on the Applicable Transition Date was a participant in the Green Retirement Plan, and each such employee’s (1) Social Security Number, (2) gender, (3) date of birth, (4) date of initial participation in the Green Retirement Plan, and (5) uninterrupted seniority under the Green Retirement Plan as of the Applicable Transition Date. In addition the Transit Alliance Companies shall provide or cause to be provided true and complete copies of the Green Retirement Plan (including all amendments thereto), (7) the most recent summary plan description with respect to the Green Retirement Plan, (8) the most recent actuarial valuation report prepared with respect to the Green Retirement Plan, (9) the most recent favorable determination letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to the Green Retirement Plan and (10) any material written communications delivered to participants in the Green Retirement Plan. Green shall also have used its best efforts to cause the non-vested benefits of the MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees in the Green Retirement Plan to be fully vested as of the Applicable Transition Date. If such non-vested benefits are so vested, the City shall pay Green an amount equal to the actual incremental cost of vesting such unvested

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benefits within thirty (30) days of such amount being determined and provided to the City and Green shall thereupon pay such cost to the Green Retirement Plan, provided that the payments contemplated in this sentence do not have to occur prior to Closing.

(d)           Prior to and as a condition to the Parties’ obligation to close the transactions involving Green contemplated hereby, the MTA Bus Company, the MTA, the Trustees of the Green Non-Union Retirement Plan and Green shall have entered into a Pension Agreement providing for, all as set forth in the Pension Agreement, (A) the merger of the Green Non-Union Retirement Plan into the MTA Plan; (B) the transfer of all assets of the Green Non-Union Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; (C) the assumption by the MTA Pension Plan of liabilities of the Green Non-Union Retirement Plan; (D) the transfer of appropriate records of the Green Non-Union Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; and (E) agreed upon representations and warranties.

(e)           Prior to and as a condition to the Parties’ obligation to close the transactions involving Green contemplated hereby, the MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the transfer of assets from the Green Non-Union Retirement Plan, the MTA Plan  (i) provides that Eligible Green Beneficiaries be credited with all service with a Transit Alliance Company or an affiliate of a Transit Alliance Company for purposes of vesting, eligibility and benefit accrual; and (ii) provides for benefits for Eligible Green Beneficiaries as of the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Green Non-Union Retirement Plan provided as of such Transition Date. “Eligible Green Beneficiaries” refers collectively to any individual who, immediately prior to the Applicable Transition Date, is receiving benefits or is or may be entitled to benefits under the Green Non-Union Retirement Plan, whether or not such individual is an MTA Transit Alliance Company Employee, and each

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such individual’s beneficiaries, whose pension benefit liabilities are to be assumed by the MTA Plan as described in this Section 2.4.

(f)            Prior to and as a condition to the Parties’ obligation to close the transactions involving Command contemplated hereby, the MTA Bus Company, the MTA, the Trustees of the Command Non-Union Retirement Plan, and Command shall have entered into a Pension Agreement providing for, all as set forth in the Pension Agreement, (A) the merger of the Command Non-Union Retirement Plan into the MTA Plan; (B) the transfer of all assets of the Command Non-Union Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; (C) the assumption by the MTA Pension Plan of liabilities of the Command Non-Union Retirement Plan; (D) the transfer of appropriate records of the Command Non-Union Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; and (E) agreed upon representations and warranties.

(g)           Prior to and as a condition to the Parties’ obligation to close the transactions involving Command contemplated hereby, the MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the transfer of assets from the Command Non-Union Retirement Plan, the MTA Plan (i) provides that Eligible Command Beneficiaries be credited with all service with a Transit Alliance Company or an affiliate of a Transit Alliance Company for purposes of vesting, eligibility and benefit accrual; and (ii) provides for benefits for Eligible Command Beneficiaries as of the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Command Retirement Plan provided as of such Transition Date. “Eligible Command Beneficiaries” refers collectively to any individual who, immediately prior to the Applicable Transition Date, is receiving benefits or is or may be entitled to benefits under the Command Retirement Plan, whether or not such individual is an MTA Transit Alliance Company

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Employee, and each such individual’s beneficiaries, whose pension benefit liabilities are to be assumed by the MTA Pension Plan as described in this Section 2.4.

(h)           Prior to and as a condition to the Parties’ obligation to close the transactions involving Triboro contemplated hereby, the MTA Bus Company, the MTA, the Trustees of the Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan and Triboro shall have entered into a Pension Agreement providing for, all as set forth in the Pension Agreement, (A) the merger of the Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan into the MTA Plan; (B) the transfer of all assets of the Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; (C) the assumption by the MTA Pension Plan of liabilities of the Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan; (D) the transfer of appropriate records of the Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; and (E) agreed upon representations and warranties.

(i)            Prior to and as a condition to the Parties’ obligation to close the transactions involving Triboro contemplated hereby, the MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the transfer of assets from the Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan, the MTA Plan (i) provides that Eligible Triboro Beneficiaries be credited with all service with a Transit Alliance Company or an affiliate of a Transit Alliance Company for purposes of vesting, eligibility and benefit accrual; and (ii) provides for benefits for Eligible Triboro Beneficiaries as of the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan provided as of such Transition Date. “Eligible Triboro Beneficiaries” refers collectively to any individual who, immediately prior to the Applicable Transition Date, is receiving benefits or is or may be entitled to benefits under the Triboro Non-Union Retirement Plan, whether or not such individual is an MTA Transit Alliance Company

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Employee, and each such individual’s beneficiaries, whose pension benefit liabilities are to be assumed by the MTA Pension Plan as described in this Section 2.4.

(j)            Prior to and as a condition to the Parties’ obligation to close the transactions involving Jamaica contemplated hereby, the MTA Bus Company, the MTA, the Trustees of the Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan, and Jamaica shall have entered into a Pension Agreement providing for, all as set forth in the Pension Agreement, (A) the merger of the Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan into the MTA Plan; (B) the transfer of all assets of the Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; (C) the assumption by the MTA Pension Plan of liabilities of the Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan; (D) the transfer of appropriate records of the Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan to the MTA Plan; and (E) agreed upon representations and warranties.

(k)           Prior to and as a condition to the Parties’ obligation to close the transactions involving Jamaica contemplated hereby, the MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective upon the transfer of assets from the Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan, the MTA Plan (i) provides that Eligible Jamaica Beneficiaries be credited with all service with a Transit Alliance Company or an affiliate of a Transit Alliance Company for purposes of vesting, eligibility and benefit accrual; and (ii) provides for benefits for Eligible Jamaica Beneficiaries as of the Applicable Transition Date on substantially the same terms and conditions as the Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan provided as of such Transition Date. “Eligible Jamaica Beneficiaries” refers collectively to any individual who immediately prior to the Applicable Transition Date, is receiving benefits or is or may be entitled to benefits under the Jamaica Non-Union Retirement Plan, whether or not such individual is an MTA Transit Alliance Company

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Employee, and each such individual’s beneficiaries, whose pension benefit liabilities are to be assumed by the MTA Pension Plan as described in this Section 2.4.

(l)            Prior to and as a condition to the Parties’ obligation to close the transactions contemplated hereby, the MTA shall have amended the MTA Plan so that effective as of the first Transition Date, the MTA Plan (i) provides that Eligible Varsity Beneficiaries be credited with all service with a Transit Alliance Company or an affiliate of a Transit Alliance Company, including Varsity, for purposes of vesting, eligibility and benefit accrual; (ii) provides for benefits for Eligible Varsity Beneficiaries as of the Transition Date on the same terms and conditions as the Retirement Plan for Certain Employees of GTJ & Affiliates (the “GTJ Plan”) provided as of the Transition Date; and (iii) provides that, an Eligible Varsity Beneficiary’s benefit under the MTA Plan will be reduced by the amount of such Eligible Varsity Beneficiary’s accrued benefit under the GTJ Plan as of the Transition Date. “Eligible Varsity Beneficiaries” refers collectively to MTA Transit Alliance Company Employees who are employees of Varsity and participants in the GTJ Plan on the Transition Date, the names of whom are listed on Schedule 2.4(o) hereto (the “Varsity Participants”), and their beneficiaries. Varsity and GTJ shall have provided or caused to have been provided to MTA Bus Company and the MTA Plan a complete and accurate schedule listing the name of each Varsity Participant and such participant’s (i) Social Security Number, (ii) gender, (iii) date of birth, (iv) date of initial participation in the GTJ Plan, and (v) years of service in the GTJ Plan as of the Applicable Transition Date.

(m)          It is the understanding, intent, and agreement of the Parties that the MTA Bus and the MTA, or their successors, shall not permit or cause the MTA Plan to reduce the accrued benefit as of the applicable Effective Date, of any Alliance Company Plan Participant

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under any Alliance Company Plan for any reason at any time except and only to the extent that the Internal Revenue Service, or any court or other agency with jurisdiction over the matter requires such a reduction; provided that each affected Alliance Company Plan Participant be timely notified of any potential reduction and shall have the right, at his or her own expense, to intervene in any such action or appeal to prevent such reduction of his or her accrued benefit.

(n)           The Transit Alliance Companies shall be responsible for the preparation of required government reporting (including, but not limited to, IRS Forms W-2P, 1099 and 5500) with respect to the Transit Alliance Company Plans referenced in Sections 2.4(d), (f), (h), and (j) hereof for all periods prior to the Applicable Transition Date and the City shall pay or reimburse the Transit Alliance Companies for the reasonable fees, costs and expenses related thereto.

2.5           401(k) Plans . Upon the request of the trustees or the administrator of any of the 401(k) Plans listed in this Section 2.5, the City shall arrange for MTA Bus to facilitate the rollover of distributions from such 401(k) Plan into a 401(k) plan or its equivalent to be offered by the MTA or MTA Bus Company to participants in such 401(k) Plan. The 401(k) Plans are: (i) the A.T.U. Local 1179 and Green Bus Lines, Inc. 401(k) Plan; (ii) the ATU Local 1181 and Command Bus Company, Inc. 401(k) Plan; (iii) the T.W.U.–N.Y.C. Private Bus Lines 401(k) Savings Plan; (iv) the GTJ & Affiliates 401(k) Plan; and (v) the Jamaica Buses, Inc. 401(k) Plan. Any rollover or transfer of participant loans, if any, shall be subject to MTA approval and after-tax contributions, if any, may not be rolled over or transferred. The City shall pay charges, if any, that are agreed upon charges (set forth in Exhibit 6 to this Agreement) associated with the rollovers or distributions from the applicable 401(k) plan.

 

 

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ARTICLE III:  MTA BUS COMPANY

3.1                                  Cooperation . During the period after the execution of this Agreement and before the Applicable Transition Date, each Transit Alliance Company, Varsity and GTJ will cooperate in good faith with the City and the MTA Bus Company in order to facilitate the MTA Bus Company being able to provide bus service beginning on the Applicable Transition Date; provided that the foregoing shall not require any Transit Alliance Company to make any changes to its business operations and access to employees shall be at the applicable bus depot and subject to employee time availability, the applicable Transit Alliance Company’s bus operations and maintenance of good labor relations. To the extent that MTA Bus Company elects to enter any applicable bus depot prior to the Applicable Transition Date, MTA Bus Company shall assume all risks associated with such entrance and performance, and the City shall indemnify and hold harmless the applicable Transit Alliance Company from any and all claims, losses and damages arising out of such entrance. Throughout this period, and subject to the foregoing, each Transit Alliance Company, Varsity, and GTJ shall provide the MTA Bus Company with reasonable access to its facilities, records, and employees on prior notice at agreed upon times during regular business hours, provided however that the MTA Bus Company shall not remove any records or any copies of records from the premises without the applicable Transit Alliance Company’s written permission until after the Applicable Transition Date. Each Transit Alliance Company shall provide such information, data and technical assistance as is reasonably required by the City’s and the MTA’s representatives in order to accomplish the technical changes, staff acquisition and training as may be necessary to assure uninterrupted bus service to begin immediately after the Applicable Transition Date.

 

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3.2                                  Assignment of Licensed Systems . As set forth in Section 1.1(b)(x), the acquisition does not include third-party software, information, accounting, or payroll systems licensed rather than owned by the Transit Alliance Companies, including any software systems or modifications/enhancements owned by Varsity or GTJ (“Licensed Systems”). The Parties will explore the possibility of the City and/or the MTA Bus Company obtaining licenses or other authorization to use such Licensed Systems. If requested, the Transit Alliance Companies will consent to an assignment of such Licensed Systems to the City and/or the MTA Bus Company without further compensation to the Transit Alliance Companies, but only to the extent that any such assignment does not interfere, limit or ultimately cause the Transit Alliance Companies or their subsidiaries, affiliates or successor(s) to forfeit any rights to use or continue to use the Licensed Systems. Any assignment or authorization to use Licensed Systems owned by Varsity or GTJ is contingent upon the City and Varsity and/or GTJ reaching an agreement on appropriate compensation to be paid by the City to Varsity or GTJ.

3.3                                  Assignment of Contracts Other Than Licensed Systems . Except as provided in Section 3.2, the Transit Alliance Companies will endeavor to make its vendors available to the MTA and will consent to assignment of its contracts to the MTA after the Applicable Transition Date upon request by the MTA. Effective on the Applicable Transition Date, the City shall assume or shall cause the MTA to assume all the Transit Alliance Companies’ obligations under the contracts related to the Transit Alliance Companies’ ordinary course of operations and set forth on Exhibit 7 hereto. Exhibit 7 shall be agreed upon prior to each Applicable Closing Date. Each contract listed on Exhibit 7 is a valid and binding agreement of the applicable Transit Alliance Company and is in full force and effect. Except as otherwise provided in Exhibit 7 , there has been no breach or default by a Transit Alliance

 

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Company under any Contract listed on Exhibit 7 except for breaches or defaults that have been cured, or waived, or are not material.

3.4                                  Mass Transportation Lease and Service Agreement . The Mass Transportation Lease and Service Agreement between the City and a Transit Alliance Company relating to the lease of buses, project equipment and/or project vehicles (collectively “Buses”) from the City to the applicable Transit Alliance Company shall terminate at 11:59 PM on the Applicable Transition Date provided that the City shall provide to the applicable Transit Alliance Company a release and waiver as contemplated by Section 4.2(e) hereof. The Transit Alliance Companies shall return all Buses to the City on that date at the appropriate depot. Prior to the Applicable Transition Date, the Parties will discuss how the MTA Bus Company intends to address the leasing of tires for the Buses; provided that no Transit Alliance Company will be obliged to remove any Transit Alliance Company-owned or Transit Alliance Companies -leased tires from the Buses. The City will arrange for the MTA Bus Company to remove any Transit Alliance Company identification from each bus after the Applicable Transition Date and prior to inception of its operation by the MTA Bus Company.

3.5                                  Access to Books and Records . Following the Applicable Transition Date, for a period of six (6) years, the City, the MTA and/or the MTA Bus Company and their respective counsel, accountants, and other representatives, will be permitted, upon reasonable notice to the Transit Alliance Companies, during normal business hours, reasonable access to the books, records, files, documents, correspondence and other data pertaining to the Transit Alliance Companies’ operations (including the computer systems in which such records and other data is stored) that are part of the Excluded Assets with respect to the period prior to the Closing to the extent that such access may be reasonably required by the City to facilitate (a) the

 

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investigation, litigation and final disposition of any claims which are or have been made against the Transit Alliance Companies (other than claims brought by the City, MTA , or MTA Bus Company), or which are made against the City with respect to Bus Service provide by the Transit Alliance Companies, or (b) insurance or government audits. Such access shall include without limitation the right to make copies of all such books, records, files, documents, correspondence and other data. For such 6 year period, upon reasonable notice, the Transit Alliance Companies or their successor shall make reasonably available at their sole expense, without charge to the City or MTA Bus Company, employees with knowledge of such records (including computer records) for purpose of data retrieval and records assembly for the foregoing purposes, and shall make reasonable office space available at a facility in which the City or MTA Bus Company and/or its representatives can review and assemble the applicable records and data. For a period of six (6) years after the Closing, the Transit Alliance Companies or their successor will not dispose of any such books, records, files, records, correspondence and other data (including data stored in electronic form) without giving 30 days prior written notice to the City and MTA Bus Company and providing the opportunity for the City and MTA Bus Company to examine and take possession of such books, records, files, documents, correspondence, and data.

ARTICLE IV: CLOSING

4.1                                  The Closing .    (a)   There shall be a closing with respect to this Agreement for each Transit Alliance Company (individually, a “Closing” and collectively, the “Closings”). All Closings shall take place at the offices of the New York City Law Department, 100 Church Street, New York, New York, at 10:00 a.m., and the Closing for (i) Command shall be on December 2, 2005; (ii) for Green shall be on January 6, 2006; (iii) for Jamaica shall be on January 27, 2006; and (iv) for Triboro shall be on February 17, 2006; or such other places, times

 

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and dates as the Parties may agree. The actual time and dates of the Closings for each of the respective Closings are each herein referred to as the “Applicable Closing Date(s).”  The Parties agree to use their best efforts to cause each Applicable Closing Date to occur as soon as practicable consistent with the provisions of this Agreement.

(b)                                  If one or more Closings do not occur on their respective Applicable Closing Date due to the entry of an order in the Andre Matter, enjoining one or more of the Parties from taking actions contemplated herein and thereby delaying the occurrence of any Applicable Transition Date, then within thirty (30) days of the earliest to occur of: (i) the last date to appeal such order, if no notice of appeal is filed; or (ii) the final and non-appealable resolution of the validity of such order (whether upholding or reversing the grant of such relief (the “Final Closing Date”, as the case may be), the Parties shall close the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without any further extension of time. In the event of an injunction that delays the Applicable Transition Date, the City shall pay the Transit Alliance Companies in accordance with the terms of the operating assistance agreements, as currently applied by the Parties, the following amounts for the use of the applicable bus depot facility:

·       Triboro:  $215,416.67/month

·       Green;  (both facilities combined): $283,333.34/month

·       Jamaica:  $126,250.00/month

(the “Deemed Rent”) All payments on account of Deemed Rent shall commence on the first day of the first month immediately following the date that would have been the Applicable Transition Date for each of the Transit Alliance Companies but for the imposition of the injunction and shall continue to be paid during the pendency of the injunction.

 

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4.2                                  Deliveries by the City . On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, at each Closing, for the Transit Alliance Company that is the subject of the Closing, the City shall deliver to such Transit Alliance Company the following:

(a)                                   The Purchase Price in accordance with Section 1.3(e) by wire transfer pursuant to wire transfer instructions provided by each Transit Alliance Company:

(b)                                  Good and sufficient instruments of assumption of the Assumed Liabilities, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to such Transit Alliance Company;

(c)                                   A certificate of an officer of the City that all actions by the MTA, the MTA Bus Company, and the City required to be undertaken prior to the Closing have been fully performed, including without limitation all actions required by Section 2 hereof;

(d)                                  Instruments of release and waiver regarding the matters contemplated by Sections 1.2 and 3.3 above substantially in the form of Exhibit 8 hereto;

(e)                                   All payments related to the applicable Real Property Lease which are due and payable on the Applicable Closing Date.

(f)                                     Copies of all environmental assessment studies obtained by the City with respect to any of the Real Property, including without limitation, all Phase I studies; and

(g)                                  Such other instruments or documents, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to such Transit Alliance Company, as may be necessary to effect the Closing.

4.3                                  Deliveries by the Transit Alliance Companies . On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, at each Closing, the applicable Transit Alliance Company shall deliver to the City the following:

(a)                                   Good and sufficient bills of sale and instruments of assignment and transfer, conveying, assigning and transferring to the City good and marketable title to the

 

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Acquired Assets of such Transit Alliance Company consistent with the provisions of Section 1.1 of this Agreement;

(b)                                  Evidence of shareholder approval of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereunder;

(c)                                   Such other instruments or documents in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the City, as may be necessary to effect the Closing.

4.4                                  Non-Union Pension Agreements And Other Pre-Requisites to Closing . On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, each Closing shall not occur prior to (i) the execution of applicable non-union pension agreements in accordance with Section 2.4, (ii) the applicable amendment of the MTA Plan in accordance with Section 2.4, (iii) the execution and delivery of the Real Property Leases described in Section 1.2 (c) hereof, and (iv) the occurrence of all actions that pursuant to the terms of this Agreement are to occur prior to the Closing.

ARTICLE V:  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

5.1                                  Operating Authority Beyond November 30, 2005 . The Parties acknowledge that the legal authority for the Transit Alliance Companies to continue to operate Bus Service in the City after November 30, 2005 is dependent upon the adoption of a local law authorizing the New York City Department of Transportation, subject to the approval of the New York City Franchise and Concession Review Committee, or such other action that the City determines is sufficient to extend the Transit Alliance Companies’ operating authority beyond November 30, 2005. If necessary, the City shall diligently pursue the extension of the Transit Alliance Companies’ operating authority, subject to the same terms and conditions as the Transit Alliance Companies are currently operating under.

 

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5.2                                  Representations and Warranties of the Transit Alliance Companies . Each Transit Alliance Company represents and warrants to the City as follows:

(a)                                   Due Organization . The Transit Alliance Company is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has full corporate power and authority to own all of its properties and assets and to carry on its businesses as they are now being conducted.

(b)                                  Authorization and Validity of Agreement . The Transit Alliance Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and, subject to Section 5.1 above, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereunder. The execution, delivery and performance by the Transit Alliance Company of this Agreement and the consummation by the Transit Alliance Company of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action and no other corporate action on the part of the Transit Alliance Company is necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation by the Transit Alliance Company of the transactions contemplated hereby, except the consent of the shareholders of the Transit Alliance Company. Each Transit Alliance Company will diligently take such steps as are necessary to obtain shareholder approval. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Transit Alliance Company and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery hereof by the City, is a valid and legally binding obligation of the Transit Alliance Company, enforceable against the Transit Alliance Company in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that its enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally and by general equity principles regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

 

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(c)                                   No Conflict; Consents . The execution, delivery and performance by the Transit Alliance Company of this Agreement and the consummation by the Transit Alliance Company of the transactions contemplated hereby:  (i) will not violate, or result in the violation of, any provision of any judgment or decree specifically applicable to the Transit Alliance Company; and (ii) subject to the approval of shareholders, will not violate any provision of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws or other organizational documents of the Transit Alliance Company.

(d)                                  Title to Acquired Assets; Liens and Encumbrances. As of the date of this Agreement, the Transit Alliance Company has good, valid and marketable title to all the Acquired Assets of the Transit Alliance Company and all such Acquired Assets are free and clear of all Liens except (i) liens that will be eliminated prior to or at the Closing, (ii) any interest in the Acquired Assets already owned by the City, (iii) liens for current taxes not yet due and payable, (iv) liens imposed by law, (v) the Assumed Liabilities and liens related thereto, (vi) other minor imperfections in title not material in nature or amount and not materially detracting from the value or impairing the use of the property subject thereto (the types of liens identified in clauses (i) — (vi) above being herein referred to as “Permitted Liens”).

(e)                                   Legal Proceedings . To the actual knowledge of the Transit Alliance Company and except as set forth on Exhibit 9 hereto, (i) there is no action, proceeding or governmental investigation currently pending against the Transit Alliance Company which seeks to restrain or enjoin the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) there is no action, proceeding or governmental investigation currently pending against the Transit Alliance Company which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and (iii) the Transit Alliance Company is not in violation of any term of any judgment,

 

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decree, injunction or order entered by any court of competent jurisdiction and outstanding against it, which violation would have a Material Adverse Effect. For purposes of this Agreement, “Material Adverse Effect” means any effect that is, either individually or together with other effects, materially adverse to the assets, properties, business, operations, net income or financial condition of the Transit Alliance Company’s bus operation, taken as a whole.

(f)                                     Environmental Matters . To the actual knowledge of the Transit Alliance Company, there are no Environmental Liabilities (as defined below) relating to the Transit Alliance Company’s bus operation or the Acquired Assets except those are set forth in the attached Exhibit 10 . “Environmental Liabilities” means any and all liabilities which (i) arise under Environmental Laws and (ii) are based upon actions occurring or conditions existing on or prior to the applicable Transition Date. As used in this Agreement, “Environmental Laws” means any and all applicable federal, state, local or municipal laws, rules, orders, regulations, statutes, ordinances, codes, injunctions, orders or decrees regulating or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning pollution, hazardous materials or protection of the environment, in effect as of the date of this Agreement.

(g)                                  Absence of Certain Liabilities and Changes . From the date of this Agreement and through the Applicable Transition Date, none of the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity or GTJ will (i) grant (or enter into an agreement to grant) any general increase (“general increase”, for purposes hereof, means an increase generally applicable to a class or group of employees of a company but does not include increases granted to individual employees for merit, length of services, change in position or responsibility or other reasons applicable to specific employees and not generally to a class or group) in any rate or rates of salaries or compensation to directors, officers or employees or agents or any specific increase in the salary

 

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or compensation to any officer, agent or employee; (ii) fail to inform the City of any material damage, destruction or loss to any Acquired Asset, whether or not covered by insurance; or (iii) establish any new plan, program or arrangement or, except as expressly provided for hereby, adopt a material modification or amendment or provision for material increases in any existing plan, program or arrangement, or written interpretation or announcement by a Transit Alliance Company, Varsity or GTJ under any Plan which would materially increase the expense of maintaining such Plan. For purposes of this section, “Plan” means any plan, program, policy, fund, arrangement, or agreement providing for benefits for employees of a Transit Alliance Company, Varsity or GTJ, including, without limitation, any “employee benefit plan” as that term is defined in Section 3(3) of the ERISA, all retirement, pension benefit, profit sharing, medical, dental, disability, vacation, hospitalization, incentive, bonus, executive compensation, deferred compensation, and any other similar material fringe or employee benefit plan, fund, program or arrangement, whether or not covered by ERISA, which is maintained by a Transit Alliance Company, Varsity or GTJ for the benefit of, or relates to, any or all present or former employees or directors of such Transit Alliance Company, Varsity or GTJ. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties hereto recognize and agree that certain Transit Alliance Companies are contributing employers to either multi-employer or single employer pension and health and welfare plans for such Transit Alliance Companies’ unionized employees, and that the boards of trustees for such plans have the authority to modify or amend the plans; provided, however, to the extent appropriate, such Transit Alliance Companies shall advise the trustees that it has appointed that it prefers that such trustees vote against any such modification or amendment that increases the cost of any such multi-employer plan; and provided further that, to the extent practicable, the Transit Alliance Companies shall give the City and the MTA advance written

 

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notice of any modification or amendment and, unless MTA Bus Company otherwise agrees, if such modification or amendment increases any cost of MTA Bus Company or the MTA with respect to any Transit Alliance Company Eligible Beneficiaries, MTA Bus Company and the MTA shall not be obligated to provide or fund such increase.

(h)                                  No Broker . None of the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity or GTJ have employed or utilized the services of any broker, finder, or investment banker who is entitled to a commission in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by it.

(i)                                      Licenses and Permits . Exhibit 11 is a list, together with a brief description, of all licenses and permits material to the Transit Alliance Companies’ business, issued or registered in the name of any Transit Alliance Company. Except as set forth in Exhibit 11 , all licenses held by any Transit Alliance Company are in full force and effect.

(j)                                      Each Transit Alliance Company has made all required contributions to their respective pension plans and all required contractual contributions to their respective health trusts.

5.3                                  Representations and Warranties of the City . The City represents and warrants to the Transit Alliance Companies as follows:

(a)                                   Due Organization and Power of the City . The City is a municipal corporation, duly established and validly existing under the constitution and laws of the State of New York and The City of New York and is authorized by the laws of the State of New York and The City of New York to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder.

(b)                                  Authorization and Validity of Acquisitions . The City has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereunder. The execution and delivery by the City of this Agreement have been

 

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duly authorized by all necessary action, no other action on the part of the City is necessary to authorize the performance by the City of this Agreement and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the City, and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by the Transit Alliance Companies, is a valid and legally binding obligation of the City to the limit of the available appropriation and enforceable against the City in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or other laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally and by general equity principles, regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or law.

(c)                                   No Conflict; Consents . The execution, delivery and performance by the City of this Agreement and the consummation by the City of the transactions contemplated hereby:  (i) will not violate, or result in the violation of, any provision of any judgment or decree specifically applicable to the City;  and (ii) will not violate any provision of the New York City Charter, the New York City Administrative Code, or the Rules of the City of New York.

(d)                                  Legal Proceedings . To the actual knowledge of the City, except as set forth in Exhibit 12, there is no action, proceeding or governmental investigation currently pending against the City which seeks to restrain or enjoin the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

ARTICLE VI: COVENANTS AND TRANSACTIONS PRIOR TO CLOSING

6.1                                  Conduct of the Business Prior to the Applicable Transition Date . Each Transit Alliance Company agrees that, except as permitted, required or specifically contemplated by this Agreement or as otherwise consented to or approved in writing by the City, during the period commencing on the date of this Agreement and ending at the Applicable Transition Date:

 

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(a)                                   The bus operations shall be conducted only in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(b)                                  Subject to the following provisos, each Transit Alliance Company will use reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business organization, to keep available the services of its present officers and key employees, and to preserve the good will of those having business relationships with them, provided, however, that none of the Transit Alliance Companies may increase compensation or benefits or pay any special bonuses and provided further that none of the Transit Alliance Companies shall be obligated to take any steps outside of the ordinary course of their business in respect of the foregoing obligations;

(c)                                   Each Transit Alliance Company shall promptly notify the City in writing of, and furnish to City information reasonably requested by the City with respect to them individually, the occurrence of any event or the existence of any state of facts that would result in any of the Transit Alliance Company’s representations and warranties not being true in all material respects;

(d)                                  Each Transit Alliance Company shall maintain its books, accounts and records (manual and automated) in the ordinary course, consistent with past practice, and make no material change in the accounting methods or practices with respect to their business or the Acquired Assets; and

(e)                                   Each Transit Alliance Company, prior to undertaking any negotiation or discussion with any labor union as to recognition, labor contracts, or other matters of like import relating to its business, will first notify and consult with the City, the MTA and the MTA Bus Company and furnish to the City, the MTA and/or the MTA Bus Company such information relating thereto as the City, the MTA, and/or the MTA Bus Company may reasonably request.

 

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6.2           Further Actions . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of the Parties agrees to use its best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, but not limited to, using its best efforts:  (i) to obtain any licenses, permits, consents, approvals, authorizations, qualifications and order of governmental authorities as are required in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; (ii) to effect all necessary registrations and filings; (iii) to defend any lawsuits or other legal proceedings, whether judicial or administrative, challenging this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; and (iv) to furnish to each other such information and assistance as is reasonably requested in connection with the foregoing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, from and after the date hereof and following the Closing, the Parties shall execute and deliver such further documents and instruments and do such other acts and things as the Transit Alliance Companies or the City, as the case may be, may reasonably request in order to effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

ARTICLE VII:  CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

7.1           Conditions Precedent to the Obligation of the Transit Alliance Companies . The obligations of each Transit Alliance Company to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by such Transit Alliance Company) at or prior to the Closing of each of the following additional conditions:

(a)           Accuracy of Representations and Warranties . The representations and warranties of the City contained herein shall have been true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date thereof and (except to the extent such representations and warranties speak

 

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of an earlier date) shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement.

(b)           Performance of Agreement . The City shall have performed in all material respects all obligations and agreements, and complied in all material respects with all covenants and conditions, contained in this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to or on the Closing Date, and each of the MTA and MTA Bus Company shall have performed and undertaken all actions and matters contemplated by this Agreement to be performed by it prior to the Closing.

7.2           Conditions Precedent to Obligation of the City . The obligations of the City to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by the City) at or prior to the Closing of each of the following additional conditions:

(a)           Accuracy of Representations and Warranties . The representations and warranties of the Transit Alliance Companies and Varsity Transit contained herein shall have been true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date hereof and (except to the extent such representations and warranties speak of an earlier date) shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement.

(b)           Performance of Agreement . The Transit Alliance Companies shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all obligations and agreements, and complied in all material respects with all covenants and conditions, contained in this Agreement to be performed or complied with by them individually prior to or on the Closing Date.

 

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ARTICLE VIII:  EXPIRATION OF THE TRANSIT ALLIANCE COMPANIES’
OPERATING AUTHORITY

8.1           The City will promptly pay those ongoing operating expenses generally referred to as “break-even” payments for any period of time after the Applicable Transition Date, within 30 days of the Transit Alliance Companies’ submission of reasonable and customary documentation of such expenses (i.e., the level and type of documentation that is consistent with what is currently required or customarily provided and accepted under the operating assistance arrangements between the Parties). In addition, the City will promptly pay, within 30 days of the Transit Alliance Companies’ submission of reasonable documentation, (i) post-termination expenses in accordance with current City procedures, including without limitation retroactive worker’s compensation adjustments, insurance premiums and cancellation payments, if any; and (ii) operating expenses incurred or paid by the Transit Alliance Companies after the Closing which are reimbursable in accordance with current City procedures that the Transit Alliance Companies learns about or incurs upon or after the Closing, and which the City acknowledges and agrees shall include without limitation final taxes, preparation of final payroll records and financial statements,  post-termination expenses related to health coverage, or any COBRA related expenses for those who do not obtain such coverage from MTA Bus Company benefit plans, and such other expenses related to the wind-down of the Transit Alliance Companies’ business as the Parties may agree.

8.2           Release by the Transit Alliance Companies . In consideration of the payments and performance of the obligations set forth in this Agreement, effective on the Applicable Transition Date, and subject to the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Transit Alliance Company, Varsity and GTJ releases the City and all of the City’s present

 

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or former agents, employees, subdivisions, agencies or departments from any and all causes of action, suits, debts, claims, sums of money, accounts, balances, retainages, reckonings, bonds, bills, covenants, contracts, agreements, controversies, promises, variances, trespasses, judgments, executions and demands whatsoever, in law, admiralty and in equity, which such Transit Alliance Company, Varsity and GTJ and their successors and assigns ever had, now has or hereafter can, shall or may have, for, upon, or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever (i) from the beginning of the world until the Applicable Transition Dates and arising out of the Transit Alliance Company, Varsity and GTJ providing bus service pursuant to any and all operating authority granted by the City of New York including any agreement between the Transit Alliance Company and the City for reimbursement of operating expenses or for any monies due or to become due thereunder, except for the payments in accordance with Section 8.1 above; and (ii) from the beginning of the world until the applicable Transition Dates and arising out of expiration and/or termination of the operating authority granted the Transit Alliance Company by the City for the operation of buses on the streets of the City; but expressly excluding from the terms of this release, all obligations of the City, MTA and MTA Bus Company under this Agreement, the Real Property Leases, the Pension Agreements, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

8.3           Release by City . In consideration of the Acquired Assets and performance of the obligations set forth in this Agreement, effective upon the Applicable Transition Date and subject to the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City releases each Transit Alliance Company, Varsity and GTJ and their respective directors, officers and employees, from any and all causes of action, suits, debts, claims, sums of money, accounts, balances, retainages, reckonings, bonds, bills, covenants, contracts, agreements, controversies, promises, variances,

 

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trespasses, judgments, executions and demands whatsoever, in law, admiralty and in equity, which the City and its successors and assigns ever had, now has or hereafter can, shall or may have, for, upon, or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever (i) from the beginning of the world until the Transition Date and arising out of the Transit Alliance Company providing bus service pursuant to any and all operating authority granted by the City of New York including any agreement between the Transit Alliance Company, Varsity and GTJ and the City for reimbursement of operating expenses or for any monies due or to become due thereunder, except for the payments in accordance with Section 8.1 above; and (ii)  from the beginning of the world until the Applicable Transition Date and arising out of expiration and/or termination of the operating authority granted the Transit Alliance Company by the City for the operation of buses on the streets of the City; but expressly excluding from the terms of this release, all obligations of the Transit Alliance Company, Varsity and GTJ under this Agreement, the Real Property Leases, the Pension Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

8.4           Discontinuance of Legal Proceedings . In consideration of this Agreement, on the last of the Applicable Closing Dates or the Final Closing Date, as the case may be, (the “Operative Date”) the Transit Alliance Companies, who are plaintiffs in Green Bus Lines, Inc., et al. v. The City of New York, et al., Index No. 18770/04, currently pending in Supreme Court of the State of New York, Queens County (“State Court Green Bus Litigation”), and appellants in Green Bus Lines, Inc. v. The City of New York, Docket No. 05-CV-1399, currently pending in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (“Federal Court Green Bus Litigation”), agree (1) to withdraw all motions and discontinue, with prejudice, all claims or causes of action in the State Court Green Bus Litigation, and (2) to withdraw their appeal in the Second Circuit in the Federal Court Green Bus Litigation. On the Operative Date, the Parties to this Agreement

 

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who are also parties in the State Court Green Bus Litigation and the Federal Court Green Bus Litigation agree to have their counsel execute stipulations of discontinuance with prejudice and without costs in those matters in the forms annexed hereto as Exhibits 13 and 14. Such stipulations shall be so-ordered, where appropriate, in the respective tribunals in which such matters are pending (with notification to the Appellate Division Second Department to the extent any matter is pending at the Second Department).

8.5           No Admission or Prejudice . Nothing in this Agreement is or shall be deemed to be an admission on the part of the City that the City has any liability to the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity or GTJ for any claims to compensation from the City arising out of the expiration and/or termination of any franchise or operating authority granted the Transit Alliance Companies by the City for the operation of buses on the streets of the City, and/or the City’s or the MTA’s commencement of operations in the area and/or over the routes operated by the Transit Alliance Companies or provision of service comparable to that provided by the Transit Alliance Companies and any related activities. Nothing in this Agreement is or shall be deemed to be an admission by the Transit Alliance Companies or the City as to the actual value of the Transit Alliance Companies’ assets that are anticipated to be acquired by the City, and the Transit Alliance Companies’ willingness to provide access to the City, the MTA and the MTA Bus Company prior to the Closing of its books, records, facilities and employees, as contemplated by section 3.1 above, shall not operate to prejudice any the Transit Alliance Companies claim for compensation from the City arising out of the expiration and/or termination of any franchise or operating authority granted the Transit Alliance Companies by the City for the operation of buses on the streets of the City, and/or the City’s or the MTA’s use of such books, records, facilities and employees and commencement of operations in the area and/or

 

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over the routes operated by  the Transit Alliance Companies or provision of service comparable to that provided by the Transit Alliance Companies and any related activities. Nothing in this Agreement is or shall be deemed to be an admission on the part of the City or the Transit Alliance Companies that either the City or the Transit Alliance Companies has any liability under Section 13(c).

ARTICLE IX:  MISCELLANEOUS

9.1           Fees and Expenses . Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement, whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, each of the Parties shall pay its own fees and expenses incident to the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Agreement, including attorneys’, accountants’ and other advisors’ fees in connection with such negotiation, preparation and execution. The City shall, however,  reimburse the Transit Alliance Companies for reasonable fees and expenses  incurred by it in connection with pension and labor matters related to the transactions contemplated hereby and/or incurred in connection with fulfilling its obligations pursuant to Section 6.2 hereof. In addition, fees and expenses that pursuant to this paragraph are to be borne by the Transit Alliance Companies without reimbursement are not allowable expenses under the expense account for the reimbursement of operating expenses.

9.2           Notices . All notices, requests, demands, waivers and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing delivered (i) by hand, or (ii) by facsimile with an additional copy to be sent by U.S. mail, and

 

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shall be deemed to have been duly given or made when delivered by hand, or, in the case of facsimile, when received by the addressee, addressed as follows:

If to the Transit Alliance Companies, Varsity or GTJ:

Jerome Cooper

444 Merrick Road, Suite 370

Lynbrook, New York 11563

With a copy to:

Douglas A. Cooper

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

1425 Reckson Plaza

15th Floor, East Tower

Uniondale, New York 11556-1425

If to the City:

Mark Page, Director

New York City Office of Management and Budget

75 Park Place, 6 th  Floor

New York, New York 10007

With copies to:

Steven Stein Cushman

Chief, Contracts and Real Estate

New York City Law Department

100 Church Street, Room 3-176

New York, New York 10007

 

and

Tom Savage, President

MTA Bus Company

347 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10017

or to such other persons or addresses as any party shall specify as to itself by notice in writing to the other Parties.

 

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9.3           Severability . If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner adverse to any party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in an acceptable manner to the end that the transactions contemplated hereby are fulfilled to the fullest extent possible.

9.4           Entire Agreement . This Agreement (including the attached Exhibits) constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral and written, between the Parties hereto with respect to acquisition of the Acquired Assets and the commencement by the MTA Bus Company of bus service in the areas currently served by the Transit Alliance Companies.

9.5           Binding Effect; Assignability . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either of the Parties hereto without the prior written consent of the other party.

9.6           No Third Party Beneficiaries . Except as expressly provided in the following sentence, nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer on any Person other than the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties agree and acknowledge that the Current Trustees of any Transit Alliance

 

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Company Plan are third party beneficiaries of Section 1.5(a)(v) of this Agreement, but that no other person is or shall be a third party beneficiary.

9.7           Amendment and Waiver . This Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented except by a written instrument authorized and executed on behalf of all the Parties at any time prior to the Closing Date with respect to any of the terms contained herein. No waiver by any party of any of the provisions shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and executed by the party so waiving. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, no action taken pursuant to this Agreement, including without limitation, any investigation by or on behalf of any party, shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by the party taking such action of compliance with any representations, warranties, covenants, or agreements contained in this Agreement, and in any documents delivered or to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement and in connection with the Closing. The waiver by any Party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

9.8           Section Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for reference purposes only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

9.9           Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument.

9.10         Governing Law . This Agreement and the legal relations between the Parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of New York without regard to conflicts of law principles.

 

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9.11         Venue . The parties agree that any and all claims asserted arising under this Agreement or related thereto shall be heard and determined either in the courts of the United States located in New York City or in the courts of the State of New York located in the City and County of New York.

9.12         Survival . All obligations expressly contemplated to occur on or after the Closing or the Transition Date, all indemnification and hold harmless provisions, and all provisions which by their nature or the particular circumstances at issue can reasonably only be fulfilled after the Closing, shall survive the Closing.

9.13         Allocation of Purchase Price . The Purchase Price shall be allocated among the Purchased Assets as determined by the Transit Alliance Companies in accordance with Code Section 1060 and the applicable regulations and authorities thereunder. The Transit Alliance Companies shall prepare and complete its income tax returns and reports, including Internal Revenue Service Form 8594, on a basis consistent with such allocations and the City shall not take a position before any taxing authority or in any judicial proceeding that is in any way inconsistent with such allocations.

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backup documentation customarily provided and accepted shall accrue interest at the prime rate announced by JP Morgan Chase from time to time until paid in full.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

 

GREEN BUS LINES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMAND BUS COMPANY, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRIBORO COACH CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

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JAMAICA BUSES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VARSITY TRANSIT, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GTJ CO., INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE CITY OF NEW YORK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Marc V. Shaw

 

 

 

Name:

Marc V. Shaw

 

 

 

Title:

Deputy Mayor of Operations

 

 

 

 

Approved as to Form and

 

 

Certified as to Legal Authority

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Steve Stein Cushman

 

 

Acting Corporation Counsel

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.4

 

AGREEMENT OF LEASE

BETWEEN

GREEN BUS HOLDING CORP., Landlord

AND

THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Tenant

 

PREMISES

49-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Arverne, New York

Section 4, Block 15841, Lots 5, 7, 8, 10, 14 & 70
and
Section 4, Block 15855, Lot 1




 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1

 

 

DEMISED PREMISES

 

1

 

 

 

ARTICLE 2

 

 

TERM

 

2

 

 

 

ARTICLE 3

 

 

RENT

 

3

 

 

 

ARTICLE 4

 

 

USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

 

7

 

 

 

ARTICLE 5

 

 

IMPOSITIONS

 

8

 

 

 

ARTICLE 6

 

 

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

 

10

 

 

 

ARTICLE 7

 

 

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

 

10

 

 

 

ARTICLE 8

 

 

TENANT’S ALTERATIONS

 

12

 

 

 

ARTICLE 9

 

 

UTILITIES

 

16

 

 

 

ARTICLE 10

 

 

PRE EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY;

 

 

REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

 

16

 

 

 

ARTICLE 11

 

 

INSURANCE

 

21

 

 

 

ARTICLE 12

 

 

DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

 

25

 

 

 

ARTICLE 13

 

 

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

 

29

 




 

ARTICLE 14

 

 

INDEMNIFICATION

 

36

 

 

 

ARTICLE 15

 

 

CONDEMNATION

 

37

 

 

 

ARTICLE 16

 

 

RIGHT TO INSPECT

 

40

 

 

 

ARTICLE 17

 

 

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

 

41

 

 

 

ARTICLE 18

 

 

DEFAULT PROVISIONS

 

41

 

 

 

ARTICLE 19

 

 

ATTORNEYS’ FEES

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 20

 

 

WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 21

 

 

NO WAIVER

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 22

 

 

END OF TERM

 

46

 

 

 

ARTICLE 23

 

 

BROKER

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 24

 

 

QUIET ENJOYMENT

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 25

 

 

NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 26

 

 

APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

 

49

 

 

 

ARTICLE 27

 

 

BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

 

50

 

 

 

ARTICLE 28

 

 

NOTICES

 

50

 

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ARTICLE 29

 

 

FEE MORTGAGES

 

51

 

 

 

ARTICLE 30

 

 

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

 

52

 

 

 

ARTICLE 31

 

 

REPRESENTATIONS

 

52

 

 

 

ARTICLE 32

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

54

 

 

 

ARTICLE 33

 

 

ROOF RIGHTS; AIR RIGHTS

 

55

 

 

 

ARTICLE 34

 

 

INVESTIGATIONS

 

57

 

 

 

ARTICLE 35

 

 

SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

59

 

List of Schedules

Schedule A - Description of the Real Property

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AGREEMENT OF LEASE

AGREEMENT OF LEASE (the “ Lease ”) made as of the          day of                     , 2005 between GREEN BUS HOLDING CORP., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with offices located at 444 Merrick Road, Suite 370, Lynbrook, New York 11563, Attention:  Jerome Cooper (the “ Landlord ”), and THE CITY OF NEW YORK, a municipal corporation of the State of New York, acting through the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, with offices located at One Centre Street, New York, New York 10007 (the “ Tenant ”).

ARTICLE 1
DEMISED PREMISES

Section 1.01 - Description of Demised Premises . In consideration of and subject to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations set forth in this Lease, Landlord has agreed to demise and lease unto Tenant and Tenant has agreed to hire and take from Landlord that certain parcel of real property known as 49-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Arverne, County of Queens and State of New York, as more particularly described on Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof (the “ Land ”), together with all buildings and improvements erected or to be erected thereon (the “ Improvements ”), and together with all of Landlord’s right, title and interest in all easements, rights and other matters appurtenant to the Land or the Improvements and in and to any land lying in the bed of any roads adjacent to the Land, except that rights to use the roof, air rights and transferable development rights are specifically excluded and shall not be demised or leased to Tenant under this Lease subject to the provisions of Article 33 hereof (such Land, Improvements, easements and rights being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Demised Premises ”).

Section 1.02 – Condition of Demised Premises . Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it shall hire and take the Demised Premises from Landlord in its present state of title, subject to all existing liens, charges, encumbrances and any other matters affecting title. Except as specifically set forth in this Lease, Tenant agrees to accept the Demised Premises “as is,” in the existing condition and state of repair as of the date hereof and without recourse to Landlord. Tenant further agrees that no representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, have been made by or on behalf of Landlord and Tenant has not relied on any representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, in respect of the Demised Premises or in respect of the condition thereof or the present or future use or occupation that may be made thereof, the zoning or other Requirements (as hereinafter defined), transferable development rights, encumbrances thereon, appurtenances, or title thereto (except as may be expressly set forth in this Lease). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant has not relied on any representations or warranties other than as expressly set forth herein as to (1) the current or future real estate tax liability, assessment or valuation of the Demised Premises, (2) the potential qualification of the Demised Premises for any and all

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benefits conferred by federal, state or municipal laws, whether for subsidies, special real estate tax treatment, insurance, mortgages, or any other benefits, whether similar or dissimilar to those enumerated, (3) the compliance of the Demised Premises, in its current or any future state, with applicable zoning ordinances and the ability to obtain a change in the zoning or a variance with respect to the Demised Premises’ non-compliance, if any, with said zoning ordinances, (4) the availability of any financing for the purchase, alteration or operation of the Demised Premises from any source, (5) the current or future use of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to, the Demised Premises’ use for residential or commercial purposes, (6) the present or future structural and physical condition of any building, (7) the presence or absence of any Requirements and any violations thereof, and (8) the presence or absence of any Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined), and the compliance or non-compliance with any Environmental Laws (as hereinafter defined). Landlord shall in no event whatsoever be liable for any latent or patent defects in the Demised Premises. Requirements shall mean any and all present and future laws, rules, orders, ordinances, regulations, statutes and requirements of any Governmental Authority (as hereinafter defined) relating in any way to the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 2
TERM

Section 2.01 – Term . This Lease shall be for a term (the “ Term ”) of twenty-one (21) years, which shall commence on the date (the “ Commencement Date ”) of the closing under that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Landlord or its parent and Tenant of even date and shall end at midnight on the day which is the twenty-first (21 st ) anniversary of the Commencement Date (the “ Expiration Date ”), unless such Term shall sooner cease or expire as hereinafter provided. This Lease shall be of no force and effect if the closing under that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Landlord or its parent and Tenant of even date does not occur.

Section 2.02 – Renewal Option . Tenant shall have the right and option (“ Renewal Option ”) to renew the Term of this Lease for two (2) successive periods of fourteen (14) years each (each, a “ Renewal Term ”). Tenant shall give notice to Landlord of Tenant’s exercising of such option (each a “ Renewal Notice ”) not later than twelve (12) months prior to the then effective Expiration Date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with respect to giving of the Renewal Notice by Tenant to Landlord; provided, however, that the Renewal Notice shall be validly and effectively given only if, on the date that Tenant shall exercise its Renewal Option (the “ Exercise Date ”) this Lease shall not have been previously terminated or cancelled and there shall be no uncured Event of Default. If Tenant shall validly exercise its Renewal Option in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.02, this Lease shall be deemed to be extended pursuant to the Renewal Notice, subject to the provisions of this Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 2.02, if on the commencement of a Renewal Term there shall be an uncured Event of Default, then Landlord, in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion, may elect, by written notice to

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Tenant, to void Tenant’s exercise of the Renewal Option, in which case Tenant’s exercise of the Renewal Option shall be of no force or effect, and the Term shall end on the Expiration Date of this Lease, unless sooner cancelled or terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Lease or by law. The applicable Renewal Term shall commence on the day following the then effective Expiration Date and shall end at midnight on the date that is fourteen (14) Lease Years thereafter. All of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect during the applicable Renewal Term, except that during the first Renewal Term, Tenant shall have an option to extend the Term of this Lease for one (1) Renewal Term pursuant to this Article, and during the last Renewal Term, Tenant shall have no further right to extend the Term of this Lease.

ARTICLE 3
RENT

Section 3.01 - Fixed Rent .

(a)           Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the Term as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-5

 

$

605,000.00

 

$

50,416.67

 

6-10

 

665,500.00

 

55,458.33

 

11-15

 

732,050.00

 

61,004.17

 

16-20

 

805,255.00

 

67,104.58

 

21

 

885,781.00

 

73,815.09

 

 

(b)           Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the first Renewal Term, if exercised, as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-4

 

$

885,781.00

 

$

73,815.09

 

5-9

 

974,359.00

 

81,196.58

 

10-14

 

1,071,794.00

 

89,316.17

 

 

(c)           Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the

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second Renewal Term, if exercised, as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-5

 

$

1,178,974.00

 

$

98,247.79

 

6-10

 

1,296,871.00

 

108,072.58

 

11-14

 

1,426,558.00

 

118,879.83

 

 

(d)           Tenant shall pay Fixed Rent upon the Commencement Date for the remainder of the month in which the Commencement Date occurs and the subsequent month.

(e)           For purposes of this Lease, the term “ Lease Year ” shall mean for (i) the first (1 st ) Lease Year, the one (1) year period commencing on the Commencement Date plus, if the Commencement Date is not the first day of a calendar month, the number of days between the Commencement Date and the end of the month in which the Commencement Date occurs, and (ii) for each Lease Year thereafter, the one (1) year period commencing on the expiration of the preceding Lease Year.

Section 3.02 – Manner of Payment . Tenant covenants and agrees to pay Landlord the Fixed Rent at the principal office of Landlord, or at such place as Landlord shall from time to time direct in writing without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction for any reason whatsoever. The Fixed Rent shall be paid in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the payment of private and public debts. If requested by Landlord, Tenant shall pay Fixed Rent by wire transfer in accordance with wire instructions to be provided by Landlord. For Tenant’s convenience, Fixed Rent shall be payable by Tenant in equal monthly installments in arrears on the last day of each calendar month included in the Term. Landlord shall submit monthly invoices to Tenant no later than the 15 th  day of the month for the Fixed Rent; provided, however, that Landlord’s failure to provide such invoice shall not be deemed a waiver and Fixed Rent shall nevertheless be due and owing on the dates set forth herein.

Section 3.03 – Proration of Fixed Rent . For any portion of a calendar month included at the beginning or end of the Term, Tenant shall pay 1/30th of the then applicable monthly installment of Fixed Rent for each day of such portion, payable in advance at the end of such portion.

Section 3.04 – Late Payment . In any case in which any payment of Fixed Rent due Landlord by Tenant under this Lease is not paid within five (5) days of the day when same is due, such payment shall bear interest at the per annum rate of seven (7%) percent over the then prevailing prime rate of interest (which, for the purposes hereof, includes any equivalent or successor interest rate to the prime rate, however the same may be denominated) of JPMorgan Chase Bank, or Citibank N.A. if JPMorgan Chase Bank shall not then have an established prime rate, or the prime rate of any major banking institution doing business in New York City as selected by Landlord (the “Prime

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Rate”), if neither of the aforementioned banks shall be in existence or have an established prime rate (the “ Default Rate ”) from the date such payment was due and payable. In any case in which any payment of Additional Rent (as hereinafter defined) or any other sum due Landlord by Tenant under this Lease is not paid within ten (10) days that such sum is due, such payment shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such payment was due and payable. If Tenant shall reduce, abate, setoff, counterclaim or deduct any sum from Fixed Rent or Additional Rent payable to Landlord, the amount of such reduction, abatement, setoff, counterclaim or deduction shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such amount was reduced, abated, setoff, counterclaimed or deducted by Tenant. Tenant agrees that the Default Rate imposed herein is fair and reasonable, complies with all laws, regulations and statutes, and constitutes an agreement between Landlord and Tenant as to the estimated compensation for costs and administrative expenses incurred by Landlord due to the late payment to Landlord by Tenant. The Default Rate shall be in addition to any other right or remedy hereunder and shall be due and payable as Additional Rent. Tenant further agrees that the Default Rate does not constitute a lender or borrower/creditor relationship between Landlord and Tenant. In addition, Tenant shall pay upon demand by Landlord any reasonable and actual attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements incurred by Landlord in connection with the imposition, collection or payment of said interest, said amounts to be deemed Additional Rent.

Section 3.05 – Additional Rent . Unless another time shall be herein expressly provided, any additional rent, charges or sums payable by Tenant under this Lease (collectively, “ Additional Rent ”) shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after written demand by Landlord with supporting documentation, and Landlord shall have the same remedies for failure to pay the Additional Rent as for a non-payment of Fixed Rent. Unless otherwise specifically instructed by Landlord, all Additional Rent shall be paid in the same currency and, at the same place as is the Fixed Rent required to be paid hereunder, or by wire transfer if requested by Landlord, and shall be paid without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction for any reason whatsoever. Tenant shall timely pay all items of Additional Rent. In the event Tenant has any reasonable objections or inquiries as to the supporting documentation, Tenant may withhold payment as to the disputed amount. In the event Landlord elects not to pay the disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will be liable for all interest and penalties arising from such non-payment by Tenant, however, Tenant will not be responsible for late payment amounts under Section 3.04. In the event Landlord elects to pay such disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord for the amount paid by Landlord, plus late charges under Section 3.04 as to such amounts commencing from the date of Landlord’s payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any potential civil or criminal liability to Landlord shall not, in and of itself, require Tenant to pay any disputed amounts under this Section 3.05.

Section 3.06 – Landlord Cure Rights . If Tenant shall default in making any payment required to be made by Tenant or in performing any obligation of Tenant under

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this Lease which shall require the expenditure of money, including, but not limited to Impositions (as hereinafter defined), and such default shall continue for a period of ten (10) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant, or in the case of such a default or a contingency which cannot with due diligence and in good faith be cured within ten (10) days, and Tenant fails to proceed promptly and with due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith (it being intended that in connection with a default that is not susceptible of being cured with due diligence and in good faith within ten (10) days, that the time of the Tenant within which to cure the same shall be extended for such a period as may be necessary for the curing thereof promptly with due diligence and in good faith), Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make such payment on behalf of Tenant or expend such sum as may be necessary to perform or fulfill such obligation. Any sums so paid by Landlord shall be deemed Additional Rent.

Section 3.07 – Net Lease . The Fixed Rent hereinabove provided for shall be in addition to all other payments to be made by Tenant as herein provided. It is the purpose and intent of the parties hereto that the Fixed Rent shall be absolutely net to Landlord, so that this Lease shall yield, net to the Landlord, the Fixed Rent and that all costs, expenses and obligations of every kind and nature whatsoever relating to the Demised Premises which may arise or become due during the Term of this Lease shall be paid by Tenant and that Landlord shall be indemnified and saved harmless by Tenant from and against the same.

Section 3.08 – Rent Regulations . If all or any part of the Fixed Rent or Additional Rent shall at any time become uncollectible, reduced or required to be refunded by virtue of any Requirements (including rent control or stabilization laws, however denominated), then for the period prescribed by said Requirements, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the maximum amounts permitted pursuant to said Requirements (but in no event to exceed the amounts which would otherwise be due and payable under this Lease as if such Requirements were not in effect), and Tenant shall execute and deliver such agreement(s) and take such other steps as Landlord may reasonably request to permit Landlord to collect the maximum fixed rent and additional rent which, from time-to-time during the continuance of such legal rent restriction, may be legally permissible (and not in excess of the amounts then reserved therefor under this Lease). Upon the expiration or other legal termination of the applicable period of time during which such amounts shall be uncollectible, reduced or refunded:  (a) the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall become and shall thereafter be payable in accordance with the amounts reserved herein for the periods following such expiration or termination, and (b) Tenant shall pay to Landlord as Additional Rent, within ten (10) days after demand or such longer period as is legally permissible if ten (10) days shall not be lawful, all uncollected, reduced or refunded amounts that would have been payable for the above-said period absent such Requirements.

Section 3.09 – Survival . The provisions of this Article 3 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Landlord’s failure to bill Tenant for Fixed

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Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease shall in no way excuse Tenant from its obligation to pay Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease, or constitute a waiver of Landlord’s right to thereafter bill and collect such Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease from Tenant in accordance with the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 4
USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

Section 4.01 – Use .

(a)           Subject to the provisions of Section 4.01(b), Tenant (through any of its agencies) shall use the Demised Premises, for the maintenance, repair and storage of passenger buses, administrative offices and for all other legal purposes (the uses identified in this subsection are hereinafter, the “ Permitted Use ”). Tenant may not use the Demised Premises for any other purposes. If Tenant or an assignee or subtenant of Tenant shall use the Demised Premises for other than a Permitted Use, a default shall be deemed to have occurred under Section 18.01(b).

(b)           In no event shall the Demised Premises be used for any of the following: (i) gambling activities; (ii) conduct of obscene, pornographic or disreputable activities; (iii) offices of an agency, department or bureau of the United States Government or any foreign government, or any political subdivision of any of them; (iv) offices of any charitable, religious, union or other not-for-profit organization; (v) offices of any tax exempt entity within the meaning of Section 168(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any successor or substitute statute, or rule or regulation applicable thereto; (vi) any manufacturing use; (vii) residential facility, single room occupancy facility, hotel, motel, apartment hotel, rooming house, dormitory, however denominated; (viii) restaurant, bar and lounge, tavern, grill, catering facility, dance or social club, theatre, night club, cabaret, disco, amusement center, movie theatre, game room, video or amusement arcade or any other establishment whose primary business is providing food or beverage or on-premises consumption or providing entertainment; (ix) swimming pool, skating rink, dance hall, spa, health club, gym, exercise facility or salon; (x) any retail use, catalog sales or fulfillment center use; or (xi) for any purpose which would constitute a public or private nuisance (each, a “ Prohibited Use ”).

Section 4.02 – Compliance with Requirements . Tenant shall at all times conduct its activities on the Demised Premises in full compliance with all Requirements of any or all of the federal, state, city, county and borough governments and rules, regulations, orders and directives of any and all departments, subdivisions, bureaus, agencies or offices thereof, and of any other governmental, public or quasi-public authorities having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises, and the direction of any public officer pursuant to law, whether nor or hereafter in force (“ Governmental Authority ”).

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ARTICLE 5
IMPOSITIONS

Section 5.01 – Impositions . The term “ Impositions ” shall mean all real estate taxes, assessments, payments in lieu of taxes, water meter and water charges, sewer rentals, excises, levies, license and permit fees, charges for public utilities or other taxes, charges for any prospective easement or agreement maintained for the benefit of the Demised Premises which has been consented to by Tenant, charges or burdens assessed, imposed or becoming a lien upon or with respect to the use or ownership of the Demised Premises or any other taxable interest therein, or upon the Improvements and other improvements erected thereupon; whether any such Impositions are general or special, ordinary or extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen and whether same are imposed by a Governmental Authority or any other taxing authority having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises of every character, kind and nature whatsoever, but shall not include income, intangible, franchise, capital stock, excise, rent, sales, excess profits or gross profits, estate or inheritance taxes of Landlord (unless the same shall be in lieu of “Impositions” as herein defined by whatever name the tax may be designated).

Section 5.02 – Payment of Impositions . Tenant shall, during the Term of this Lease, pay and discharge, as Additional Rent, all Impositions prior to the day any fine, penalty, interest or cost may be added thereto as imposed by law for the non-payment thereof, if such day is used to determine the due date of the respective item; provided, however, that if, by law, any Imposition may at the option of the taxpayer be paid in installments (whether or not interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of such Imposition), Tenant may exercise the option to pay the same in such installments, provided such installment payments are not prohibited by the terms of any Mortgage (as hereinafter defined). From and after the Commencement Date, Tenant shall be designated to receive Tax bills and, if at any time after taxes are issued for any Tax Year, Tenant shall receive a Real Estate Tax bill, Tenant shall furnish Landlord with a copy of such bill. Upon the Expiration Date, Tenant will cooperate in designating Landlord or its designee to receive Tax bills. Tenant shall pay all Real Estate Taxes, as and when due and payable, directly to the applicable taxing authority. Simultaneously with the payment of any of such Impositions directly to the imposing authority, Tenant shall send to Landlord written evidence of such timely payment by Tenant. Landlord shall provide Tenant with timely written notice of any Impositions to be paid by Tenant. A copy of the Imposition invoice or demand from the applicable imposing authority shall be sufficient evidence of the amount of the subject Impositions. Tenant shall also pay or cause to be paid, in the same manner as Impositions are paid, any occupancy taxes arising under or in connection with this Lease. Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay as Additional Rent all penalties, fees, fines, interest, late charges and other similar amounts for the late payment of any Impositions. Tenant shall pay for all utilities directly to the applicable entity.

If at any time during the Term Tenant shall default in the payment of any Impositions, or if required by the holder of any Mortgage, Landlord shall have the right

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to require Tenant (for all or any portion of the remainder of the Term) to pay to Landlord, or to the holder of any Mortgage, in advance, in equal monthly installments, the Impositions estimated by Landlord to be due for the subsequent tax year, such amounts to be held in escrow by Landlord or to the holder of any Mortgage, to ensure the full and timely payment of all Impositions thereafter. Any certificate, invoice, advice or bill of the applicable imposing authority of nonpayment of an Imposition shall be prima facie evidence that such Imposition is due and unpaid at the time or date stated therein.

Section 5.03 – Landlord’s Demand . The provisions of this Article 5 shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease. Landlord’s failure during the term of this Lease to prepare and deliver any Imposition bill, invoice or demand or Landlord’s failure to make a demand for Additional Rent due hereunder shall not in any way waive or cause Landlord to forfeit or surrender its rights to collect any of the foregoing items of Additional Rent which may have become due during the Term of this Lease.

Section 5.04 – Proration of Impositions . Any Imposition, other than an Imposition which has been converted into installment payments as referred to in Section 5.02 hereof, relating to a fiscal period of the taxing authority, a part of which period is included within the Term of this Lease and a part of which is included in a period of time before the Term and/or after the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, shall (whether or not such Imposition shall be assessed, levied, confirmed, imposed upon or in respect of or become a lien upon the Demised Premises, or shall become payable during the Term of this Lease) be apportioned between Landlord and Tenant as of the Commencement Date and/or as of the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, so that Tenant shall pay that portion of such Imposition which that part of such fiscal period included in the period of time on and after the Commencement Date and/or prior to the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease bears to such fiscal period, and Landlord shall pay the remainder thereof, provided, however, that Tenant shall not be entitled to receive any apportionment if there be an Event of Default hereunder.

Section 5.05 – Right to Contest . Only Landlord shall be eligible to institute proceedings to reduce the assessed valuation of the Demised Premises. In the event the Landlord shall obtain a tax refund or reduction as a result of any such tax certiorari proceedings or as a result of any other litigation or agreement involving the relevant taxing authorities (collectively, a “ Proceeding ”), then, provided Tenant is not then in default under the terms of this Lease and after all applicable grace periods have expired and after the final conclusion of all appeals or other remedies, Tenant shall be entitled to the net refund applicable to any period as to which Tenant has paid Impositions pursuant to this Article 5. Tenant’s net refund may be applied by Landlord to any amounts payable to Landlord under this Lease. As used herein the term “ net refund ” means the refund plus interest, if any, thereon, paid by the governmental authority less appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, consultant, architect, printing, administrative and filing fees and all other Landlord costs and expenses of a Proceeding, except for attorneys fees. If Landlord prevails in a Proceeding, Tenant shall pay to Landlord all

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appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, printing and filing fees and all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in connection with any such Proceeding (up to the amount of the tax savings resulting from the Proceeding.

ARTICLE 6
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

ARTICLE 7
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

Section 7.01 – Maintenance of Demised Premises . Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, take good care of the Demised Premises, including without limitation, the roof, structure, exterior and interior walls and finishes, foundations, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewage facilities and drains, drywells, cesspools, pipes, fencing, landscaping, paving, curbing, all alleyways, passageways, vaults, ramps, sidewalks adjoining the Demised Premises (“ Appurtenances ”) and shall keep same in good order and condition and make all repairs thereto, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen as and when needed to keep them in good order and condition. Except as otherwise provided herein, Landlord shall have no responsibility and shall not be required to furnish any services, make any repairs or to perform any other maintenance work in or about the Demised Premises, and Tenant hereby assumes the full and sole responsibility, at its sole cost and expense for same, and for the condition of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to keeping the Demised Premises and Appurtenances, at its own sole cost and expense, in a clean and orderly condition, free of snow, ice, rubbish and obstructions. Tenant covenants to keep Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises free of liens and other foreclosable impositions arising through Tenant and shall have no obligation with respect to liens arising through Landlord. Tenant’s obligations to maintain the Demised Premises shall not extend to conditions caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct of Landlord or Landlord’s employees, agents and contractors, or to repairs necessitated by Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions as set forth in Article 10.

Section 7.02 – Landlord Cure Rights . In the event (a) Tenant fails to maintain the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 7.01 above to Landlord’s reasonable satisfaction or (b) repairs to the Demised Premises or Appurtenances are made necessary by reason of the acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant, its agents, directors, shareholders, officers, employees, subtenants, assignees, customers, licensees or invitees, then in any of such event(s), Landlord may give Tenant thirty (30) days written notice within which to make such repairs, or if such repairs cannot be made within such thirty (30) day period, to commence such repairs within thirty (30) days and diligently pursue them to completion thereafter. In the event Tenant fails timely to make such repairs as aforesaid, Landlord shall be entitled, but shall not be obligated, to make such repairs at Tenant’s expense without incurring any liability to Tenant by reason

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thereof upon reasonable notice to Tenant. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if, in Landlord’s sole, reasonable discretion, emergency repairs are necessary, Landlord may, if Landlord so elects, to make such repairs at any time without notice to Tenant, at Tenant’s expense for all actual and reasonable costs, and shall provide written notice with supporting documentation to Tenant that such repairs are being or have been made on the first business day after commencing such repairs. All reasonable and actual sums expended by Landlord under this Section 7.02 shall be deemed Additional Rent and payable on demand by Landlord. Tenant shall pay all amounts required under this Section 7.02. In the event Tenant has any reasonable objections or inquiries as to the supporting documentation, Tenant may withhold payment as to the disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will be liable for all interest and penalties arising from such non-payment by Tenant, however, Tenant will not be responsible for late payment amounts under Section 3.04. In the event Landlord elects to pay such disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord for the amount paid by Landlord, plus late charges under Section 3.04 as to such amounts commencing from the date of Landlord’s payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any potential civil or criminal liability to Landlord shall not, in and of itself, require Tenant to pay any disputed amounts under this Section 3.05.

Section 7.03 - Shoring . Tenant shall do, or cause others to do, all necessary shoring of foundations, supporting walls and the walls of the Improvements and shall comply with all Requirements with respect thereto and shall do every other act or thing for the safety and preservation of the Demised Premises (including the Improvements and any and all other improvements erected thereon) which may be necessary by reason of any excavation, subsurface construction, remodeling or other building operation upon any adjoining property or street, avenue, alley or passageway.

ARTICLE 8
TENANT’S ALTERATIONS

Section 8.01 - Alterations . During the Term, Tenant shall have the right, without Landlord’s prior written consent but on thirty (30) days’ notice to Landlord, to make any alterations or modifications to the Demised Premises (collectively, “ Alterations ”), provided, however, that within fifteen (15) days after Landlord’s receipt of any such notice, Landlord shall notify Tenant of those Alterations that shall be removed by Tenant at the expiration or other termination of the Lease in accordance with Article 22 of this Lease. Tenant shall obtain all necessary certificates and authorizations required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the Alterations.

Section 8.02 – Plans and Specifications . Prior to performing any Alterations which affect the roof, structure, exterior walls, foundations, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewer facilities and drains, drywells and cesspools (collectively, “ Structural Alterations ”), Tenant covenants and agrees that

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Tenant will provide Landlord with detailed plans and specifications (“ Plans and Specifications ”) satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(a), in accordance with the succeeding Sections of this Article, for the construction of Tenant’s Structural Alterations and Tenant will promptly thereafter proceed diligently and expeditiously to complete the Structural Alterations using licensed, and reputable contractors, architects and engineers, prior to the expiration of all time frames set forth in any building permit issued in connection with the Structural Alterations. Tenant shall provide Landlord with prior notice of the identities of the contractors, architects and engineers.

Section 8.03 – Compliance with Law; Labor Harmony . All Alterations shall be performed and completed in compliance with all applicable Requirements and comply with all zoning laws and ordinances. All Alterations, including without limitation, Structural Alterations, shall be done in a manner, which does not create any labor disharmony or dispute at the Demised Premises.

Section 8.04 – Commencement of Construction of Structural Alterations . Tenant shall not commence any Structural Alterations unless and until Tenant shall have delivered to Landlord:

(a)           Copies of all necessary permits, certificates and authorizations required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the Structural Alterations, together with evidence that such permits, certificates and authorizations have been paid for in full. Landlord shall not unreasonably refuse to join in the application for such permits, certificates or authorizations and shall reasonably cooperate with Tenant, without charge except to the extent Landlord’s participation required is more than de minimus in which case Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord, upon demand as Additional Rent hereunder, a reasonable fee and Landlord’s costs paid or incurred in connection therewith. Landlord shall not be subject to any liability for the payment of any costs or expenses in connection with any such applications, and Tenant hereby indemnifies and agrees to defend and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all such costs and expenses;

(b)           Plans and Specifications for the proposed Structural Alterations satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(a) hereof. Tenant may not materially change the Plans and Specifications without prior written notice to Landlord;

(c)           A contract for the construction of the Structural Alterations in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(b); and

(d)           Tenant shall use its best efforts to obtain an agreement from Tenant’s architect and general contractor to continue to perform for the benefit of Landlord, if Landlord so requests, their respective obligations under their contracts with Tenant in the event of termination of this Lease or upon Landlord’s re-entry upon the Demised Premises following a default by Tenant prior to completion of the Structural Alterations, provided such architect and/or general contractor are paid for their respective services

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in accordance with such contracts.

Section 8.05 – Insurance . At all times during and until the completion of the Structural Alterations, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, maintain, or cause to be maintained, in addition to the insurance required under Article 11 hereof, one hundred percent (100%) completed value builders’ risk insurance; workmen’s compensation insurance covering all persons employed in connection with the Structural Alterations and with respect to whom death or bodily injury claims could be asserted against Landlord or Tenant; and general comprehensive commercial liability insurance for the mutual benefit of Tenant and Landlord expressly covering the additional hazards due to the construction, with combined single coverage limits of not less than Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00) in the event of death or bodily injury or property damage. The policy of general comprehensive commercial liability insurance, in so far as it relates to property damage, shall not contain any restrictive clauses relating to excavating, sheet piling, moving, shoring, underpinning, removal and rebuilding of structural supports or subsurface work or any similar restrictive clauses. The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance provided for in this Section may be affected by an appropriate endorsement, if obtainable, upon the insurance required to be maintained by Tenant pursuant to Section 11.01(d) hereof. All insurance of the character in this Subsection described, shall be effected under valid and enforceable policies issued by insurers of recognized responsibility and which have been approved in writing by Landlord as to qualification of insurers and the amounts of insurance to be written by each, which approval Landlord agrees shall not be unreasonably withheld. The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance policy and the builder’s risk insurance policies above mentioned shall name Landlord and Tenant as the insured as their respective interests may appear and may also include as the insureds, if required by Landlord, any Mortgagee. The loss, if any, under any of the builder’s risk policies above mentioned shall be adjusted by and shall be payable to Tenant and such proceeds paid to Tenant shall be held in trust and disbursed only for the purposes of completing the construction. All such policies or certificates therefor issued by the respective insurers shall be delivered to Landlord. Within ten (10) days after the premium of each such policy shall become due and payable and the amount thereof shall be determined, Tenant agrees to pay said premium or cause the same to be paid, and Landlord shall be furnished with evidence satisfactory to it of such payment. Tenant may satisfy any of the obligations under this Section through self-insurance, the extent and sufficiency of which is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of Landlord and, in any event, Landlord’s benefits and protection under this Section 8.05 shall in no manner be reduced or impaired by reason of Tenant’s self-insurance.

Section 8.06 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 8.07 – Final Completion of Structural Alterations . Tenant covenants and agrees that:

(a)           the construction of the Structural Alterations shall be performed in a

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good and workmanlike manner in accordance with (i) the Plans and Specifications as approved by Landlord; (ii) all applicable permits, certificates and authorizations and building and zoning laws and ordinances and with all other Requirements; and (iii) the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease; and

(b)           throughout the course of such construction and at and after Final Completion of the Structural Alterations (as hereinafter defined), and in connection with any alterations, Landlord’s fee estate in the Demised Premises will be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances arising out of or connection with such construction. Upon completion of the Structural Alterations, Tenant shall furnish to Landlord (i) a certificate from Tenant’s architect certifying that the Structural Alterations have been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications; (ii) copies of either the temporary certificates of occupancy or the permanent certificate of occupancy for the Structural Alterations; (iii) a complete set of “as built” plans within six (6) months after Final Completion of the Structural Alterations; (iv) a survey of the Land showing the Structural Alterations as built thereon certified to Landlord by a surveyor reasonably acceptable to Landlord, provided that the Structural Alterations include additional improvements outside the present footprint of the existing improvements; and (v) evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord of proof of payment in full for the Structural Alterations, including, without limitation, lien waivers in recordable form received from all architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, materialmen and laborers providing supplies and/or performing work in connection with the Structural Alterations. “ Final Completion of the Structural Alterations ” shall be deemed to have occurred on the date when all of the above have been fully satisfied and delivered to Landlord in accordance with the terms hereof.

Section 8.08 [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 8.09 Landlord’s Approval of Plans . Landlord’s retention of the Plans and Specifications or any other action taken with respect thereto by Landlord or any Mortgagee shall not constitute an opinion or representation by Landlord or the Mortgagee as to the sufficiency of said Plans and Specifications or impose any responsibility for the sufficiency thereof upon Landlord or the Mortgagee.

Section 8.10 Plans and Specifications; Construction Contract .

(a)           Plans and Specifications shall be prepared by a licensed architect and which Plans and Specifications shall meet with the approval thereof by any Governmental Authority then exercising jurisdiction with regard to such work and such Plans and Specifications shall be and become the sole and absolute property of Landlord in the event that, for any reason, this Lease shall be terminated.

(b)           The Structural Alterations contract shall be made with a licensed contractor, providing for the completion of all work, labor and materials necessary for completion of the Structural Alterations in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

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ARTICLE 9
UTILITIES

Section 9.01 - Utilities . Tenant shall provide, at its own cost and expense, fuel, heat, water, sewer, electricity, telephone and all other utilities or services required in connection with its use of the Demised Premises. Tenant shall be responsible for all deposits required by the respective utilities for service. Tenant shall comply with all requirements of the utilities supplying said service.

ARTICLE 10
PRE-EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY;
REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

Section 10.01 – Pre-existing Environmental Conditions .

(a)           With respect to any and all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions (as hereinafter defined), Landlord, at its sole expense, shall conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other response actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined), on, from, or affecting the Demised Premises (i) in accordance with all then applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities. Alternatively, Landlord may elect to request Tenant, at Landlord’s sole expense, to directly oversee the response contractor’s work. “Pre-existing Environmental Conditions” means the presence of any Hazardous Materials existing as of the Commencement Date in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, and in, on and under any structure on the Demised Premises.

(b)           The term “ Hazardous Materials ” includes, but shall not be limited to, (i) asbestos in any form, except to the extent such asbestos in its present condition may remain in place pursuant to and in compliance with all Environmental Laws; (ii) urea formaldehyde foam insulation; (iii) transformers or other equipment which contain dialectic fluid containing levels of polychlorinated byphenyls (PCBs) in excess of 50 parts per million; (iv) lead paint; (v) any substance deemed hazardous or toxic, or required to be investigated, disclosed, reported, treated, removed, disposed of or cleaned up by an applicable Environmental Law; (vi) any substance or mixture which is or shall be listed, defined, or otherwise determined by any agency or court to be hazardous, toxic, dangerous or otherwise regulated, affected, controlled or giving rise to liability under any Environmental Law; (vii) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); (viii) radon gas; (ix) laboratory wastes; (x) experimental products, including genetically engineered microbes and other recombinant DNA products; (xi) petroleum, crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquid, liquefied natural gas, other petroleum products, or synthetic gas useable as fuel; and (xii) “source,” “special nuclear” and “by-products” material, as

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defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq.

(c)           The term “ Environmental Law ” shall mean any federal, state or local environmental or health or safety law, regulation or rules, as the same may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Amendments of 1984, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; the Clean Air Act of 1966, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 741 et seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. § 4321; the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.; the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 300(f) et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1471, 1472, 1655m 1801 et seq.; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq.; the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq., and any other rule, guidance or common law which relates to (i) the existence and/or remedy of contamination on property, (ii) the protection of persons, property, animals, or the environment from any exposure to or contamination by Hazardous Materials radiation or other emanations; (iii) the use generation, storage, removal, recovery, treatment, transport, disposal, and control of Hazardous Materials, including hazardous wastes and building materials; (iv) the prevention of, control of, or response to the exposure of tenants, employees or other persons to any Hazardous Material or radiation; or (v) the prevention of, control of, or response to the emission or discharge of Hazardous Materials in the workplace or environment.

(d)           Tenant shall not cause, consent to, suffer or permit the installation or maintenance of any underground storage tanks upon, under or within the Demised Premises.

(e)           Tenant agrees to take occupancy of the Demised Premises on the Commencement Date and to cooperate with Landlord and its response contractors in addressing the Pre-existing Environmental Conditions. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize interruption with Tenant’s business in performing its obligations hereunder.

(f)            Landlord covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tenant, from and against, and pay or reimburse Tenant for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special or indirect

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damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Pre-existing Environmental Conditions or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Landlord, Landlord’s contractor’s or agents, or Landlord’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. During the Term of this Lease, Landlord agrees to require Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises in connection with environmental remediation to maintain insurance in a form and amount as are commonly maintained for such work in cases of properties that are similarly situated, and that Tenant, Metropolitan Transit Authority (“MTA”) and MTA Bus Company (“MTA Bus”) will be named as additional insureds, as their interests may appear, on insurance policies maintained by Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises in connection with environmental remediation. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

Section 10.02 –Environmental Compliance During Period of Tenancy; Requirements of Law .

(a)           In the operation and occupancy of its business on the Demised Premises, Tenant shall promptly execute and comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and requirements (including those which require structural alterations) of and permits issued by the federal, state, county and local government and of any and all their departments and bureaus applicable to the Demised Premises, including, without limitation, those for the correction, prevention or abatement of nuisances or other grievances in, upon, or connected with the Demised Premises during the Term; and shall also promptly comply with and execute all rules, orders and regulations of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters for the prevention of fires at the Tenant’s own cost and expense. The Tenant’s obligations pursuant to this provision pertain solely to conditions that, in whole or in part, arise or develop during the term of its tenancy. Nothing in this paragraph in any way alters the Landlord’s obligations and responsibilities under Section 10.01 for all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions.

(b)           Tenant shall operate and occupy the Demised Premises in compliance with all Environmental Laws. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant shall not cause or permit the Demised Premises to be used to generate, manufacture, refine, transport, treat, store, handle, dispose, transfer, produce or process Hazardous Materials, except in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws or regulations nor shall Tenant cause or permit, as a result of any intentional or unintentional act or omission on the part of Tenant or Tenant’s directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents and contractors, a release of Hazardous Materials onto the Demised Premises or onto any other property. Tenant shall obtain and comply with any and all approvals, registrations or permits required under applicable Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, air quality and fuel storage

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permits.

(c)           In the event a Hazardous Material in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, or in, on and/or under any structure on the Demised Premises is identified at the Demised Premises that is not a Pre-existing Environmental Condition and which occurred, was created or aggravated during the Lease Term (a “Tenant Environmental Condition”), Tenant shall (i) conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Tenant Environmental Conditions in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities.

(d)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, at the expiration of this Lease or in the event this Lease is terminated, or Tenant is dispossessed, Tenant shall be responsible with respect to any and all such Tenant Environmental Conditions to (i) deliver the Demised Premises to Landlord in a condition that conforms with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations affecting the Demised Premises including, without limitation, Environmental Laws, and (ii) deliver to Landlord a phase one and, if reasonably necessary, a phase two environmental report and tank testing reports showing no leaks, prepared by an environmental consultant reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, or if commercially reasonable, a no-action letter or closure letter, certifying to Landlord that the Tenant Environmental Condition or Conditions has been appropriately remediated or abated. Nothing in this paragraph, however, alters or relieves Landlord from its obligations under Section 10.01 to be responsible for any and all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions.

(e)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, Tenant covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, from and against, and pay or reimburse Landlord for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special and indirect damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Tenant Environmental Conditions at the Demised Premises, including the presence of Hazardous Materials, or the discharge or release of Hazardous Materials, and liabilities under Environmental Laws that arise from actions, conditions, or the disposal or release of Hazardous Materials or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Tenant, Tenant’s agents, or Tenant’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

(f)            If Tenant receives any notice of (i) the happening of any event

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involving the presence, spill, release, leak, seepage, discharge or cleanup of any Hazardous Material on, to or from the Demised Premises, or (ii) any complaint, order, citation or notice with regard to air emissions, water discharge or any other environmental, health or safety matter affecting Tenant or the Demised Premises, then Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of said notice and shall contemporaneously send to the Landlord a copy of any notice sent to any governmental agency.

(g)           During the Term, Landlord or its designee, provided Landlord has a reasonable basis to believe that the Demised Premises has been affected by Hazardous Materials, may, at Landlord’s sole cost and expense, and upon prior notice to Tenant, conduct such investigations and tests as Landlord reasonably deems necessary to determine whether the Demised Premises and the operation thereof are in compliance with all Environmental Laws, provided that any such investigations and tests do not materially interfere with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises or the operation of its business thereon.

Section 10.03 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 10.04 – Environmental Insurance.

(a)           Except as specifically provided in this Lease, neither the maintenance of any insurance policy required under this Lease nor the minimum insurance limits specified herein shall be deemed to limit or restrict in any way the Tenant’s liability for environmental matters under this Article 10.

(b)           With respect to third-party claims arising from or related to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part: (i) the threatened or actual release of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from the Demised Premises; and (ii) any environmental liability or remedial action associated with the Demised Premises for any activities conducted on the Demised Premises; both parties shall be covered and such losses, costs, expenses, claims, demands, obligations and liabilities will be satisfied to the extent environmental insurance provides coverage. This provision shall survive the Lease Term.

ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE

Section 11.01 – Insurance . Tenant may satisfy, in whole or in part, any or all of the obligations under this Article 11 through self-insurance, provided (i) Landlord’s benefits and interests under this Article 11 are not decreased or impaired thereby, (ii) Tenant’s indemnity obligations under this Lease are not decreased or expanded thereby, and (iii) the self-insurance obligation shall not extend responsibility to Tenant for the negligent or willful misconduct of Landlord, or Landlord’s officers, employees, agents, or contractors, or for Landlord’s obligations under Article 10 for any Pre-Existing Environmental Condition, or as to the installation repair, relocation or removal of any

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antennae pursuant to Section 33.01. The Tenant’s obligations as self-insurer shall be governed by the requirements set forth below. Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, during the Term of this Lease:

(a)           Keep all Improvements, building fixtures and equipment (other than Tenant’s trade fixtures and business equipment) and other property on, in or appurtenant to the Demised Premises, or used in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Demised Premises, and all replacements, alterations and additions of or to the foregoing, insured for the benefit of Tenant (except as otherwise specifically noted), Landlord and for the benefit of the Mortgagee (under a standard New York Mortgage Endorsement) and for the benefit of any other party designated by Landlord who has an insurable interest in the Demised Premises, as their respective interests may appear, against all risk of loss or damage, including loss or damage by fire and other perils included in a so-called “extended coverage endorsement” or “multi-peril endorsement”, vandalism and malicious mischief, collapse, lightning, windstorm, hail, explosion, riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, aircraft, vehicles, smoke, and water damage and against such other risks as are normally or customarily insured against by owners or operators of similar properties as Landlord may from time-to-time reasonably request, and containing Replacement Cost endorsements. Such coverage shall be in amounts at all times sufficient to prevent Landlord, Tenant or any additional insured from becoming a co-insurer under the terms of the applicable policies, but in any event in amounts not less than the full replacement value of the Improvements. Tenant shall cause full replacement value to be determined from time-to-time at the request of Landlord, but not more frequently than once every calendar year, by an insurance appraisal or other valuation method reasonably acceptable to Landlord. Such policies shall name Landlord, and/or the Mortgagee, and/or any other party having an insurable interest as Landlord may designate, as loss payee(s).

(b)           If a sprinkler system is located in the Demised Premises or any Improvement located thereon, provide sprinkler leakage insurance in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, and provide and keep in force a sprinkler supervisory, maintenance and alarm service contract.

(c)           Provide boiler and machinery broad form insurance covering fire, damage and explosion in respect of steam and pressure boilers and similar apparatus, if any, located in or upon the Demised Premises in the amount of Five Million ($5,000,000.00) Dollars.

(d)           Provide comprehensive general liability and broad form property damage insurance, written on an occurrence basis, including elevator, escalator, machinery and contractual liability insurance, protecting and indemnifying Landlord, Tenant and others having an insurable interest against any and all claims (including all costs and expenses of defending against same) for personal injury, disease or death and for damage or injury to or destruction of property (including loss of use) occurring on, in or about the Demised Premises, sidewalks, gutters, curbs, vaults or vault spaces appurtenant to the Demised Premises, which insurance shall have a combined single

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limit of not less than Fifty Million and 00/100 ($50,000,000.00) Dollars. The insurance carried pursuant to this Section 11.01(d) shall include coverage for contractual liability, independent contractors’ liability and completed operations liability with a personal injury endorsement covering claims arising out of arrest, false imprisonment, libel, slander, wrongful eviction and invasion of privacy.

(e)           Provide automobile liability insurance covering all vehicles operated or owned by Tenant in connection with the Demised Premises.

(f)            Provide for the benefit of Landlord and any Mortgagee only, business interruption and rent loss insurance in an amount equal to at least the sum of twelve (12) months’ Fixed Rent and Additional Rent (including Impositions), plus twelve (12) months’ insurance premiums and the estimated amount of annual maintenance costs for the Demised Premises.

(g)           Provide workers’ compensation insurance to the extent required by applicable law.

(h)           At any time prior to undertaking and during the duration of any Alteration or any construction or Alteration of any Improvements on the Demised Premises, provide Builder’s Risk All Risk Non-Reporting property insurance for the full replacement value of such Alterations, work and construction of Improvements, with Replacement Cost and Agreed Amount endorsements.

(i)            Provide and keep in force such other insurance covering such risks and in such amounts as may from time-to-time be reasonably required by Landlord or any Mortgagee against any other insurable hazards as are commonly insured against in cases of properties similarly situated.

(j)            Provide garagekeeper’s liability coverage in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, if Tenant provides, directly or indirectly, valet parking or in any other way exercises care, custody or control over vehicles in the parking areas of the Demised Premises.

(k)           Maintain environmental insurance in form and amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord throughout the Lease Term. Tenant shall name Landlord as an additional insured under Tenant’s environmental insurance policy maintained for the Demised Premises.

Tenant agrees that the limits of insurance required by this Article may be increased at the request of Landlord or any Mortgagee consistent with limits of coverage for properties similarly situated provided, however, that in no event shall the limits of insurance be reduced below the amounts of coverage required at the commencement of the Term of this Lease.

Section 11.02 – Evidence of Insurance . Contemporaneous with the execution of this Lease, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and to any Mortgagee and to any other

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party designated by Landlord, duly executed certificates of insurance or endorsements and duplicate original insurance policies reflecting Tenant’s maintenance of the insurance required under Section 11.01 of this Lease, together with proof of payment of the premiums and shall thereafter furnish to Landlord, at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any policies and any renewal thereof, evidence of renewal or continued coverage together with evidence of the payment of premiums thereon. The insurance required under Section 11.01 shall not have any deductible or retention in excess of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars and shall provide that the same may not be otherwise materially changed or cancelled on less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Landlord and any Mortgagee. Landlord shall have the right, to be exercised upon prior reasonable notice to Tenant, to review and copy Tenant’s insurance policies to confirm compliance with Section 11.01.

Section 11.03 – Additional Requirements . Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee shall be named as additional insureds as their interests may appear in the policies of liability insurance described in Section 11.01, but shall nevertheless be protected against all liability occasioned by an occurrence insured against to the same extent and limits as Tenant is protected and insured under said policies, which policies shall provide primary coverage for Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee. All policies of insurance shall be: (i) written as “occurrence” policies, (ii) written as primary coverage and not contributing with or in excess of any coverage which Landlord or any management agent, or Mortgagee may carry, (iii) issued in form acceptable to Landlord by insurance companies reasonably acceptable to Landlord carrying a General Policyholder’s Service Rating of not less than “A/X” as rated in the most current Best’s Insurance Reports (or any successor rating guide acceptable to Landlord), and licensed to do business in New York State and authorized to issue such policy or policies; and (iv) contain an endorsement that Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and all Mortgagees, although named as additional insureds as their interests may appear, nevertheless shall be entitled to recover under said policies for any loss or damage occasioned to their respective servants, agents, employees and contractors by reason of the negligence of Tenant, its servants, agents, employees and contractors. In addition, the policies referred to in Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) shall name Landlord and any Mortgagees designated by Landlord as Loss Payee(s) for all losses, claims and insurance proceeds pertaining to, arising out of, or in connection with the Demised Premises.

Section 11.04 – Payment of Premiums .

(a)           Tenant shall pay all premiums and charges for all of said policies of insurance and, if Tenant shall fail to make any payment when due or carry any such policy, Landlord may but shall not be obligated to, following an uncured Insurance Notice (hereinafter defined), make such payment or procure such insurance coverage (which may be maintained under a blanket policy of insurance maintained by Landlord or any affiliate of Landlord), and the amount paid by Landlord or its affiliate, with interest thereon at the Default Rate, shall be repaid to Landlord by Tenant on demand, and all such amounts so repayable, together with such interest, shall be

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deemed to constitute Additional Rent hereunder. Payment by Landlord of any such premium, or the carrying by Landlord or its affiliates of any such policy, shall not be deemed to waive or release the default of Tenant with respect thereto.

(b)           As used herein, the term “ Insurance Notice ” shall mean a notice with respect to the Tenant’s failure to pay any insurance charges or premiums following the giving of which Tenant shall have ten (10) days to cure such default, provided, however, if the insurance policy or coverage shall lapse by reason of such non-payment, within said ten (10) day period, Tenant’s time to cure shall expire ten (10) business days prior to the lapse of such insurance policy or coverage.

Section 11.05 - Waiver of Subrogation . Tenant shall cause each insurance policy carried by Tenant and insuring the Demised Premises and Tenant’s leasehold improvements, equipment, furnishings, fixtures and contents against loss, damage, or destruction by fire or other casualty, including business interruption, and other special coverages, to be written in a manner so as to provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Landlord in connection with any loss or damage covered by any such policy, including all rights of subrogation. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant and Tenant hereby releases Landlord from any such liability for the amount of such loss or damage. If Landlord procures any casualty insurance concurrent with or supplemental to any casualty insurance procured by Tenant pursuant to this Lease, such policy or policies shall provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Tenant in connection with any loss or damage covered by such policy, including all rights of subrogation.

Section 11.06 - Binding on Subtenants . In the event of any sublease or occupancy by a person other than Tenant of all or a portion of the Demised Premises, irrespective of whether permitted by this Lease or made in violation thereof, all of the covenants and obligations on the part of Tenant set forth in this Article 11 shall bind and be fully applicable to the subtenant or occupant (as if such subtenant or occupant were Tenant hereunder) for the benefit of Tenant and Landlord, but nothing contained herein shall be deemed a consent to such subletting if in contradiction of the terms of this Lease.

Section 11.07 - Tenant’s Supplemental Insurance . The limits of insurance specified in Section 11.01 hereof are the minimum limits of insurance required of Tenant pursuant to this Lease. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from maintaining separate property insurance in respect of Tenant’s personalty, inventory, trade fixtures and business interruption expenses. Except with respect to the insurance required by Sections 11.01(d) and 11.01(j) hereof, Tenant shall not take out separate insurance concurrent in form or contributing in the event of loss with that required by Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) to be furnished by Tenant unless Landlord is included therein as the insured, with loss payable as in this Lease, provided Tenant shall promptly notify the Landlord of the placing of any such separate insurance.

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ARTICLE 12
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

Section 12.01 – Damage or Destruction to Improvements .

(a)           If any Improvements shall be destroyed or damaged by any cause whatsoever, Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord and shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, restore, repair, replace or rebuild the same as nearly as possible to their condition and character immediately prior to the damage or destruction, reasonable wear and tear excepted (“ Casualty Restoration ”).

(b)           Casualty Restoration shall be commenced promptly and prosecuted to completion with reasonable diligence. Landlord shall join with Tenant in the adjustment and settlement of any insurance claim. The net insurance proceeds, if any, payable by reason of such damage or destruction (other than insurance proceeds for the loss of Tenant’s personalty and other than insurance proceeds for loss of Rents, Impositions and/or maintenance, irrespective of whether paid to Tenant or Landlord) shall be paid to Landlord and made available by Landlord for the payment of the cost of the Casualty Restoration and shall be disbursed in the manner provided in Section 12.03.

(c)           Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 12.01(a) and 12.01(b) to the contrary, if all or substantially all of the Improvements are damaged or destroyed at a time when there is fewer than two (2) years remaining in the Term, then at Tenant’s option, to be exercised by notice given within fifteen (15) days following the date of such substantial damage or destruction, this Lease shall be terminated effective as of the date such notice is given, whereupon Tenant shall be released from its obligation to repair or restore the Demised Premises (except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Section 12.01(c)), any insurance proceeds paid or payable to Tenant shall be paid to Landlord free of any claim by Tenant, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to adjust and settle any insurance claim on account of or relating to any such damage or destruction and Tenant shall pay Landlord the amount of any deductible or retention limit under the applicable policy or policies, and pay to Landlord, contemporaneously with such election, the amount of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent payable through the Expiration Date. If Tenant elects to terminate this Lease as aforesaid, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly remove all remaining portions of the Improvements, including all debris, and fill in and level the area to proper grade. Notwithstanding, anything stated herein to the contrary if Tenant self-insures, upon a Casualty in last two (2) years of the Term, or Renewal Term as the case may be, if Tenant elects not to restore, this Lease shall be deemed terminated only upon payment of all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent through the end of the Lease, and payment to Landlord of the cost of restoration of the Demised Premises to the condition existing immediately prior to the Casualty.

Section 12.02 – No Abatement of Rent . Except as otherwise set forth in Section 12.01(c), no destruction of or damage to the Demised Premises, or to any Improvement, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment or other property, shall permit Tenant to surrender this Lease or shall relieve Tenant from its liability to pay the full Fixed Rent or

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Additional Rent payable under this Lease or from any of its other obligations under this Lease. This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like impact.

Section 12.03 – Disbursement of Insurance Proceeds .

(a)           If and for so long as Tenant is not in default of any of its obligations for the payment of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent, and no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is continuing, and Tenant is conducting the Casualty Restoration in accordance with this Lease, the Casualty Proceeds shall be paid out from time-to-time, but not more frequently than once per month, to pay for all work, labor and material installed and completed at the Demised Premises as the Casualty Restoration progresses (subject to Landlord’s approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld), upon the written request of Tenant, which request shall be accompanied by the following:

(i)       A certificate signed by the architect or engineer in charge of the Casualty Restoration, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and Mortgagee, dated not more than fifteen (15) days prior to such request, setting forth:

(A)          that the sum then requested either has been paid by Tenant or is justly due to contractors, sub-contractors, materialmen, engineers, architects or other persons who have rendered services or furnished materials for the work specified, and stating that no part of such expenditures has been or is being made on the basis of any previous or then pending request for the disbursement of the Casualty Proceeds;

(B)           a copy of the requisition(s) submitted by Tenant and/or its contractor(s) setting forth a brief description of the services and materials supplied to and completed for the Casualty Restoration, subtotaled by trade;

(C)           that, except for the amount described in Section 12.03(a)(i)(A), there is no outstanding indebtedness known to the persons signing such certificate, after due inquiry, which is then due for labor, materials, or services in connection with the Casualty Restoration; and

(D)          that the cost, as estimated by the persons signing such certificate, of the work required to complete the Casualty Restoration does not exceed the amount of the remaining Casualty Proceeds, plus any amount deposited by Tenant to defray the expenses of Casualty Restoration;

(ii)           Lien waivers (following completion of any portion of the work), title insurance endorsements or such other evidence, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, to the effect that all work, labor and materials installed and completed at the Demised Premises have been paid for, or shall be paid for out of the amount then

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requested, and that there has not been filed with respect to the Demised Premises, any vendor’s, mechanic’s, laborer’s, materialmen’s or other lien which has not been discharged or record, except such as will be discharged by payment of the amount then requested and a waiver of the right to file any lien in connection with any work or material covered by the requisition and all prior requisitions (all of the documents referred to in this clause (ii) are individually and collectively referred to as “ Lien Waivers ”);

(iii)          dual obligee payment and performance bonds or such other security for the benefit of the Landlord and the Mortgagee in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord and Mortgagee;

(iv)          the written undertaking of each architect, engineer, construction manager, general contractor and major subcontractor to continue performance on Landlord’s behalf under their respective agreements in the event of a default by the Tenant under this Lease;

(v)           complete copies of the construction management agreement, general construction contract, major subcontracts, all change orders, amendments and modifications to each of the foregoing, all plan revisions and supplements and all payment requisitions, Lien Waivers, architect’s certifications and proof of payment for all work, labor and materials and material notices relating to or incorporated in the Casualty Restoration prior to the date of such requisition, provided, however, that any of the foregoing which have been delivered with a prior requisition do not have to be re-delivered with each subsequent requisition, unless the same have been modified or amended; and

(vi)          such other documentation regarding the Casualty Restoration (including concrete, soil, steel, welding and other testing certifications, surveys, engineers certificates, building or other permits, paid invoices, data sheets and the like) as applicable governmental or public agencies, the Mortgagee or a construction consultant or engineer engaged by Landlord or the Mortgagee shall reasonably require.

(b)           Tenant shall, prior to the commencement of the Casualty Restoration, furnish to Landlord and the Mortgagee an estimate of the total cost of the Casualty Restoration certified by the architect or engineer in charge of the Casualty Restoration. If such cost estimate or any subsequent estimate shall show that the cost of completing the Casualty Restoration is in excess of the amount of the Casualty Proceeds then available (a “ Shortfall ”), Tenant shall promptly deposit with the Landlord an amount equal to such Shortfall. The amount, if any, so deposited shall be included in the Casualty Proceeds for all purposes of this Article.

(c)           Upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, Landlord shall pay to Tenant or the persons named in the certificate referred to in Section 12.03(a)(i), from the Casualty Proceeds, an amount equal to ninety (90%)

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percent of the cost of the Casualty Restoration which is evidenced by the request. Upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, at the completion of the Casualty Restoration, the balance of the Casualty Proceeds, to the extent of and as required to complete the payment of the costs of Casualty Restoration, shall be paid to the persons named in the certificates referred to in Section 12.03(a)(i) for the balance of any sums justly due, and upon payment in full for the Cost of the Casualty Restoration, any sums remaining shall be paid to Tenant upon Tenant’s delivery to Landlord of final Lien Waivers and evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord that the Casualty Restoration has been paid in full.

(d)           If the amount of any Casualty Proceeds shall exceed the entire cost of the Casualty Restoration, such excess, upon completion of the Casualty Restoration, and upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, shall be paid to and retained by Tenant.

(e)           If prior to the completion of any Casualty Restoration, this Lease shall terminate or expire for any reason, including a termination by reason of an Event of Default (hereinafter defined), then Landlord shall have the right to receive and retain any Casualty Proceeds to the extent that they shall not have been applied to the payment of the costs and expenses of the Casualty Restoration, and if such termination or expiration shall be by reason other than an Event of Default, Tenant shall thereupon be discharged from any and all obligations to complete such Casualty Restoration provided said Casualty Proceeds are sufficient to complete such Casualty Restoration. If, in such case, the Casualty Proceeds are insufficient to pay the full cost of the Casualty Restoration, Tenant shall pay the amount of any shortfall to Landlord. The provisions of this Section 12.03(e) shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

Section 12.04 – Lease Supersedes . This Lease shall be considered an express agreement governing any case of damage to or destruction of the Demised Premises or any part thereof by fire or other casualty, and Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any other law of like import now or hereafter in force, are hereby waived by Tenant and shall have no application in such case.

ARTICLE 13
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

Section 13.01 – Landlord Consent . Tenant shall not assign, mortgage or encumber this Lease, its interest hereunder or the estate granted hereby, nor sublet or suffer or permit the Demised Premises or any part thereof to be used by others, without the prior written consent of Landlord in each instance.

Section 13.02 – Collection of Rent . If Tenant should assign its interest in this Lease, or if all or any part of the Demised Premises be underlet or occupied by anybody other than Tenant, Landlord may, after default by Tenant, collect rent from the assignee, under-tenant or occupant, as the case may be, and apply the net amount to the Fixed

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Rent and Additional Rent herein reserved, but no such assignment, underletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of this covenant, or the acceptance of the assignee, under-tenant or occupant as Tenant, or a release of Tenant from the further performance by Tenant of the covenants on the part of Tenant contained herein. The consent by Landlord to any assignment or underletting shall not in any way be construed to relieve Tenant from obtaining the express consent in writing of Landlord to any further assignment or underletting.

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Section 13.03 - Recapture .

(a)           If Tenant shall desire to assign this Lease, or to sublet the Demised Premises, it shall, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date of the assignment or sublet, submit to Landlord a written request for Landlord’s consent to such assignment or subletting (“ Tenants Offer Notice ”), which shall contain the following information:  (i) the name and address of the proposed assignee or subtenant; (ii) the terms and conditions of the proposed assignment or subletting; (iii) the nature and character of the business of the proposed assignee or subtenant and its proposed use of the Demised Premises; and (iv) current financial information and any other information Landlord may reasonably request.

(b)           Tenant’s Offer Notice shall be deemed an offer from Tenant to Landlord whereby Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) may, at Landlord’s option, (i) sublease such space from Tenant (if the proposed transaction is a sublease of all or part of the Demised Premises), (ii) have this Lease assigned to it or terminate this Lease (if the proposed transaction is an assignment or a sublease of all or substantially all of the Demised Premises or a sublease of a portion of the Demised Premises which, when aggregated with other subleases then in effect, covers all or substantially all of the Demised Premises), or (iii) terminate this Lease with respect to the space covered by the proposed sublease (if the proposed transaction is a sublease of part of the Demised Premises). Said option may be exercised by Landlord by notice to Tenant within sixty (60) days after a Tenant’s Offer Notice, together with all information required pursuant to Section 13.03(a), has been given by Tenant to Landlord.

(c)           If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to terminate this Lease, then this Lease shall terminate on the proposed assignment or sublease commencement date specified in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice and all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be paid and apportioned to such date.

(d)           If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to have this Lease assigned to it (or its designee), then Tenant shall assign this Lease to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) by an assignment in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, effective on the proposed assignment or sublease commencement date specified in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice. Tenant shall not be entitled to consideration or payment from Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) in connection with any such assignment. If the Tenant’s Offer Notice provides that Tenant will pay any consideration or grant any concessions in connection with the proposed assignment or sublease, then Tenant shall pay such consideration and/or grant any such concessions to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) on the date Tenant assigns this Lease to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee).

(e)           If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to terminate this Lease with respect to the space covered by a proposed sublease, then (i) this Lease shall terminate with respect to such part of the Demised Premises on the effective date of the proposed sublease, (ii) from and after such date the Fixed Rent and

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Additional Rent shall be adjusted, based upon the proportion that the rentable area of the Demised Premises remaining bears to the total rentable area of the Demised Premises, and (iii) Tenant shall pay to Landlord, upon demand, the costs incurred by Landlord in demising separately such part of the Demised Premises and in complying with any applicable laws and regulations relating to such demise.

(f)            If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to sublet the space Tenant desires to sublet, such sublease to Landlord or its designee (as subtenant) shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord at the rental rate per rentable square foot of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent then payable pursuant to this Lease and shall be for the term set forth in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice, and:

(i)            shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Lease except such as are irrelevant or inapplicable, and except as otherwise expressly set forth to the contrary in this Section 13.03;

(ii)           shall be upon the same terms and conditions as those contained in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice and otherwise on the terms and conditions of this Lease, except such as are irrelevant or inapplicable and except as otherwise expressly set forth to the contrary in this Section 13.03;

(iii)          shall permit the sublessee, without Tenant’s consent, freely to assign such sublease or any interest therein or to sublet all or any part of the space covered by such sublease and to make any and all alterations and improvements in the space covered by such sublease;

(iv)          shall provide that any assignee or further subtenant of Landlord or its designee may, at the election of Landlord, make alterations, decorations and installations in such space or any part thereof, any or all of which may be removed, in whole or in part, by such assignee or subtenant, at its option, prior to or upon the expiration or other termination of such sublease, provided that such assignee or subtenant, at its expense, shall repair any damage caused by such removal; and

(v)           shall provide that (i) the parties to such sublease expressly negate any intention that any estate created under such sublease be merged with any other estate held by either of said parties, (ii) any assignment or subletting by Landlord or its designee (as the subtenant) may be for any purpose or purposes that Landlord shall deem appropriate, (iii) Landlord, at Tenant’s expense, may make such alterations as may be required or deemed necessary by Landlord to demise separately the subleased space and to comply with any applicable laws and regulations relating to such demise, and (iv) at the expiration of the term of such sublease, Tenant shall accept the space covered by such sublease in its then existing condition, subject to the obligations of the sublessee to make such repairs thereto as may be necessary to preserve such space in good order and condition.

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(g)           In the case of a proposed sublease, Tenant shall not sublet any space to a third party at a rental which is less (on a per rentable square foot basis) than the rental (on a per rentable square foot basis) specified in Tenant’s Offer Notice with respect to such space, without complying once again with all of the provisions of this Section 13.03 and re-offering such space to Landlord at such lower rental. In the case of a proposed assignment, Tenant shall not assign this Lease to a third party where Tenant pays greater consideration or grants a greater concession to such third party for such assignment then the consideration offered to be paid or concession offered to be granted to Landlord in Tenant’s Offer Notice without complying once again with all of the provisions of this Section 13.03 and re-offering to assign this Lease to Landlord and pay such consideration or grant such concession to Landlord.

Section 13.04 – Landlord Consent . If Landlord shall not exercise its option to terminate this Lease pursuant to Section 13.03(b) above, except as set forth in Section 13.13, Landlord shall not unreasonably delay, condition or withhold its consent to the proposed assignment or subletting referred to in Tenant’s Offer Notice, provided that the following further conditions shall be fulfilled:

(a)           The Demised Premises shall not, without Landlord’s prior consent, have been listed or otherwise publicly advertised for assignment or subletting at a rental less than the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent. However, this shall not be deemed to prohibit Tenant from negotiating or consummating a sublease at a lower rental if Tenant shall first have offered to sublet the space involved to Landlord for the same rent and term by notice given with or after Tenant’s request for consent to the subletting or assignment. Landlord may accept such offer within thirty (30) days from receipt of such request for consent or twenty (20) days after receipt of the offer, whichever is later;

(b)           Tenant shall not then be in default hereunder beyond the time herein provided, if any, to cure such default;

(c)           The proposed assignee or subtenant shall have a financial standing, be of a character, be engaged in a business, and propose to use the Demised Premises in a manner consistent with the extent of the obligations undertaken by the proposed assignee or subtenant;

(d)           No subletting shall end later than one (1) day before the Expiration Date of this Lease or shall be for a term of less than two (2) years unless it commences less than two (2) years before the Expiration Date;

(e)           There should be no more than three (3) subtenants in the Demised Premises;

(f)            Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any actual costs that may be incurred by Landlord in connection with said assignment or sublease, including, without limitation, the costs of making investigations as to the acceptability of the proposed assignee or subtenant, and legal costs incurred in connection with the

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granting of any requested consent; and

(g)           The proposed assignee or subtenant is engaged in a business and the Demised Premises will be used in a manner, which is limited to the Permitted Use.

Section 13.05 - Attornment . Every subletting hereunder is subject to the express condition, and by accepting a sublease hereunder each subtenant shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed, that if this Lease should be terminated prior to the Expiration Date or if Landlord should succeed to Tenant’s estate in the Demised Premises, then at Landlord’s election the subtenant shall either surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord within sixty (60) days of Landlord’s request therefor, or attorn to and recognize Landlord as the subtenant’s landlord under the sublease and the subtenant shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument Landlord may request to evidence such attornment.

Section 13.06 – Counterpart/Insurance .

(a)           Tenant shall furnish Landlord with a counterpart (which may be a reproduced copy) of each sublease or assignment made hereunder within ten (10) days after the date of its execution.

(b)           No sublease shall be valid, and no subtenant shall take possession of the Demised Premises or any part thereof, until there has been delivered to Landlord, both (i) an executed counterpart of such sublease, and (ii) a certificate of insurance evidencing that (x) Landlord and its designees are additional insureds under the insurance policies required to be maintained by occupants of the Premises pursuant to Article 11, and (y) there is in full force and effect, the insurance otherwise required by Article 11.

Section 13.07 – Tenant Liability . Except where Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.3(b) to sublet the entire Demised Premises, notwithstanding any sublease or any assignment and assumption by the assignee of all or any part of the obligations of Tenant hereunder, Tenant herein named, and each immediate or remote successor in interest of Tenant named herein, shall remain liable jointly and severally (as a primary obligor) with its assignee and subtenant and all subsequent assignees and subtenants for the performance of Tenant’s obligations hereunder, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall remain liable to Landlord for all acts and omissions on the part of any assignee and subtenant subsequent to it in violation of any of the obligations of this Lease.

Section 13.08 - Partnership Tenant . If at any time Tenant is a partnership, the following shall apply:

(a)           the liability of each of the parties comprising Tenant shall be joint and several;

(b)           each of the parties comprising Tenant hereby consents to, and

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agrees to be bound by, any written instrument which may hereafter be executed, changing, modifying or discharging this Lease, in whole or in part, or surrendering all or any part of the Demised Premises to Landlord or renewing or extending this Lease and by any notices, demands, requests or other communications which may hereafter be given, by Tenant or by any of the parties comprising Tenant;

(c)           any bills, statements, notices, demands, requests or other communications given or rendered to Tenant or to any of the parties comprising Tenant shall be deemed given or rendered to Tenant and to all such parties and shall be binding upon Tenant and all such parties;

(d)           if Tenant shall admit new partners, all of such new partners shall, by their admission to Tenant, be deemed to have assumed performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed;

(e)           Tenant shall give prompt notice to Landlord of the admission of any partner or partners, and upon demand of Landlord, shall cause each such partner to execute and deliver to Landlord an agreement in form satisfactory to Landlord, wherein each such new partner shall assume performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed (but neither Landlord’s failure to request any such agreement nor the failure of any such new partner to execute or deliver any such agreement to Landlord shall vitiate the provisions of this Section 13.08;

(f)            on each anniversary of the Commencement Date, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord a list of all partners together with their current residential addresses;

(g)           For so long as Tenant shall not be in default under the terms of this Lease, if any partner in Tenant, as now or hereafter constituted, shall resign or retire from Tenant, or shall die, then in any such event the equity partner so retiring, or resigning or the estate of an equity partner or shareholder thereof who has died, as the case may be, shall be released from any liability or responsibility under this Lease from and after the date of such retirement, resignation or death provided that only the first such equity partner or shareholder resigning, retiring, or dying within any given calendar year shall be so released in that calendar year, with any subsequent equity partner or shareholder resigning, retiring or dying within said calendar year being released, in chronological order, in the next-subsequent calendar year or calendar years. Tenant shall give Landlord prompt notice of such resignation, retirement or death; and

Section 13.09 - Profit .           If Tenant shall sublet the Demised Premises to anyone for rents which for any period shall exceed the Fixed Rent payable under this Lease for the same period, Tenant shall pay Landlord, as Additional Rent hereunder, the amount of any rents, additional charges or other consideration payable under the sublease to Tenant by the subtenant which is in excess of the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent accruing during the term of the sublease in respect of the Demised Premises

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pursuant to the terms hereof. The sums payable under this Section 13.09 shall be paid to Landlord as Additional Rent as and when payable by the subtenant to Tenant.

Section 13.10 – Transfers of Interests in Tenant . Any transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of Tenant’s interest in this Lease (in whole or in part) or of a fifty (50%) percent or greater interest in Tenant or of fifty (50%) percent or more of the assets of Tenant (whether stock, partnership interest or otherwise) shall be deemed an assignment of this Lease within the meaning of this Article. If there has been a previous transfer of less than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets, then any simultaneous or subsequent transfer of an interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets which, when added to the total percentage interest previously transferred, totals a transfer of greater than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets shall be deemed an assignment of Tenant’s interest in this Lease within the meaning of this Article.

Section 13.11 – Corporate Reorganization . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.10 hereof, without the consent of Landlord, this Lease may be assigned to (i) an entity created by merger, reorganization or recapitalization of or with Tenant or (ii) a purchaser of all or substantially all of Tenant’s assets; provided , in the case of both clause (i) and clause (ii) , that (A) Landlord shall have received a notice of such assignment from Tenant, (B) the assignee assumes by written instrument satisfactory to Landlord all of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, (C) such assignment is for a valid business purpose and not to avoid any obligations under this Lease, and (D) the assignee is a reputable entity of good character and shall have, immediately after giving effect to such assignment, an aggregate net worth (computed in accordance with GAAP) at least equal to the aggregate net worth (as so computed) of Tenant immediately prior to such assignment or on the date of this Lease, whichever is greater.

13.12 – Metropolitan Transit Authority . Notwithstanding any provisions of this Article to the contrary, without the consent of Landlord, Tenant may sublet, in whole or in part, the Demised Premises to MTA and/or MTA Bus, provided Tenant provides Landlord with a copy of the executed sublease. Sections 13.02, 13.04(b), 13.04(d), 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.09 of this Lease shall apply to such sublease.

13.13 – Non-Compliance with Article . In the event that (i) Landlord fails to exercise any of its options under this Article 13 and (ii) Tenant fails to execute and deliver the assignment or sublease to which Landlord consented within forty-five (45) days after the giving of such consent, then, Tenant shall again comply with all of the provisions and conditions of this Article 13 before assigning its interest in this Lease or subletting the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 14
INDEMNIFICATION

Section 14.01 - Indemnity . Tenant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless Landlord and its affiliates, trustees, agents, members, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns (each, an “ Indemnified Party ”) from and against any

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and all liability and damages and any and all injury, loss, claim, damage or suit of every kind and nature, including Landlord’s reasonable counsel fees and disbursements, to any person, firm, association or corporation or to any property, arising out of or based upon, related to, or in any way connected with, a breach of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, the actions or omissions of Tenant or any Tenant Party or the use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, except that Tenant shall not indemnify Landlord for Landlord’s negligence or willful misconduct or the negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnified Party, or for any Pre-Existing Environmental Condition in Article 10.

Section 14.02 - Notice of Proceedings . An Indemnified Party which becomes entitled to indemnification under this Agreement shall promptly notify Tenant of any claim or proceeding in respect of which it is to be indemnified. Such notice shall be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the Indemnified Party obligated to give such notice becomes aware of such claim or proceeding and shall include a complete copy of all notices, pleadings and other papers related thereto. Failure to give such notice shall not excuse an indemnification obligation except to the extent failure to provide notice adversely affects Tenant’s interests.

Section 14.03 - Conduct of Claim . Tenant shall assume the defense of the claim or proceeding with counsel designated by Tenant; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fully in any claim or proceeding and to retain its own counsel, but the fees and expenses of such counsel will be at its own expense unless (i) Tenant shall have agreed to the retention of such counsel for both Tenant and the Indemnified Party or (ii) the named parties to any action or proceeding include the Tenant and the Indemnified Party and representation of both such parties has been determined in the reasonable and good faith judgment of either party to be inappropriate under applicable standards of professional conduct due to actual or potential conflicting interests between them. In the event the Tenant is defending or prosecuting any claim or proceeding, (a) the Indemnified Party shall not admit any liability with respect to, or settle, compromise or discharge such claim or proceeding without Tenant’s prior written consent, and (b) the Indemnified Party will agree to any settlement, compromise or discharge of the suit, action or proceeding which the Tenant may recommend and which by its terms obligates Tenant to pay the full amount of liability in connection with such claim or proceeding; provided, however, that without the Indemnified Party’s consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, Tenant may only consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not provide for injunctive or other non-monetary relief affecting the Indemnified Party. If Tenant fails to assume the defense of a claim, the indemnification of which is required under this Lease, the Indemnified Party may, at the expense of Tenant, contest, settle, or pay such claim. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, Tenant shall not compromise or settle a claim hereunder without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party

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ARTICLE 15
CONDEMNATION

Section 15.01 – Condemnation/Notice . If Landlord or Tenant receives written notice of a Taking (hereinafter defined) or a proposed Taking, it shall promptly notify the other thereof, but no such notice of intention shall confer any rights upon Tenant under this Article, all of which rights shall come into effect only upon the vesting of title in the Taking authority. As used herein, a “ Taking ” shall mean the appropriation, condemnation or taking of all or any portion of the Demised Premises by any governmental or public authority for public or quasi-public use under any right of eminent domain, condemnation or other law, or the giving of a deed in lieu thereof.
Section 15.02 – Material Taking .

(a)           (i)            In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall automatically cease and terminate upon the date that title is vested in the Taking authority and all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be paid up to that date. In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises during the Term, in addition to any award received by Landlord and in addition to all other payments required to be made by Tenant hereunder, and in the event such Taking is effected by the City of New York or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by the MTA, or by New York State on behalf of the MTA, Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional amount equal to twenty-five (25%) percent of the award received by Landlord in the condemnation proceeding (which award, for purposes of calculating the additional amount paid to Landlord, shall not be reduced by such amount). Landlord and Tenant agree that this additional amount represents Landlord’s recovery of its loss of business opportunity and such amount is not a penalty.

(ii)         In the event of a Taking of less than the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as to the portion of the Demised Premises not Taken and Section 15.03 shall apply.

(b)           In the event of a Taking, Landlord and any Mortgagee designated by Landlord shall have the exclusive right to file any claim or to commence any action or proceeding to collect any Proceeds payable out of or in connection with such Taking, except for any separate award to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Section 15.05, and Tenant and everyone claiming by, under or through Tenant waives all right to assert any claim against Landlord or the Taking authority in such proceeding. The term “ Proceeds ” shall mean any award, settlement, compensation or proceeds payable by reason of or in connection with any Taking, including the value of the interests of Landlord and Tenant in the Demised Premises and this Lease, any Improvements made by Tenant and Landlord respectively, the value of all awards for severance and indirect damage, and the right to receive any advance payment or interest thereon. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s own cost and expense, cooperate with Landlord and take all actions and execute all documents reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds, and if Tenant shall fail or refuse to take any act and/or execute any document which is reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds (or any part thereof), then Tenant shall be

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responsible to Landlord for the sum of all Proceeds, including interest at the Default Rate, and for all damages, expenses and fees incurred by Landlord as a result of Tenant’s failure or refusal to act or execute any document as aforesaid, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and suspension of interest by the Taking authority, which sums shall be Additional Rent under this Lease and which Landlord may offset from any share of such Proceeds to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Sections 15.02, 15.03 and 15.04. The provisions of this Section are in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord.

(c)           In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises and a termination of this Lease, all Proceeds shall be paid to Landlord who shall within forty-five (45) days thereafter (or within thirty (30) days following any final determination in any arbitration proceeding pursuant to Section 15.07 hereof, as hereinafter set forth) disburse the net Proceeds of such Taking to Landlord and Tenant in proportion to their interests in the Demised Premises, as follows:

(i)            to the Landlord for the value of the Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises, valuing the Demised Premises free and clear of this Lease and at its highest and best use as of the date of the Taking, except that consideration shall be given to this Lease to the extent it is relevant in determining the highest and best use of the Demised Premises, including Landlord’s reversionary interest, and any consequential damages, including severance damages, out of which Landlord shall pay any sums due any Mortgagee; and

(ii)           provided that no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is then continuing and provided further that there are at least two (2) years remaining in the Term on the date on which title to the Demised Premises is vested in the Taking authority to Tenant for the value of Tenant’s leasehold estate, giving consideration to the terms of this Lease, as though there had been no Taking. Any dispute between Landlord and Tenant concerning the pro rata portions of Proceeds payable to Landlord and Tenant in accordance with clauses (i) and (ii) above shall be promptly submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with Section 15.07 hereof.

Section 15.03 – Taking of Less Than Entire Demised Premises .

(a)           If a Taking involves less than the Entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall terminate as to the area so Taken from and after the vesting of title in such Taking and shall continue as to the remainder of the Demised Premises; provided, however, from and after the date on which possession of the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken, the Tenant shall proceed diligently and in good faith to close in and restore the Improvements. The Fixed Rent shall be reduced as of the vesting date proportionally to account for the area of the Improvements so taken. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a taking of less than the Entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall automatically terminate as to the area so taken by or given to the Taking Authority and shall continue as to the remainder of the Demised Premises. In the event of a Taking of less than the Entire Demised Premises during the Term, in addition to any award

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received by Landlord and in addition to all other payments required to be made by Tenant hereunder and in the event such Taking is effected by the City of New York or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by the MTA, or by New York State on behalf of the MTA,, Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional amount equal to twenty-five (25%) percent of the award received by Landlord in the condemnation proceeding (which award, for purposes of calculating the additional amount paid to Landlord, shall not be reduced by such amount). Landlord and Tenant agree that this additional amount represents Landlord’s recovery of its loss of business opportunity and such amount is not a penalty. From and after the date on which title the possession of the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken, the Tenant shall proceed diligently and in good faith to close in and restore the Improvements.

(b)           Landlord shall be entitled to receive all Proceeds and Tenant shall have no part thereof or claim thereto nor shall Tenant have any claim for the value of the portion of the leasehold estate so Taken. Landlord shall pay all fees, costs and expenses of every character and kind of Landlord incurred in connection with such Taking and obtaining the Proceeds therefor.

Section 15.04 – Temporary Taking . If possession of all or any portion of the Demised Premises shall be Taken for occupancy for a limited period (a “ Temporary Taking ”), this Lease shall continue in full force and effect and Tenant shall continue to pay in full the Fixed Rent, Additional Rent and other charges herein reserved without reduction or abatement. Landlord shall receive out of the Proceeds of such Temporary Taking (and Tenant shall be credited with) an amount equal to the total of the Fixed Rent, Additional Rent and other charges due to Landlord or to be paid by Tenant under the terms of this Lease for the period of such Temporary Taking (less any amounts theretofore paid by Tenant to Landlord) and the balance thereof shall be divided equally between Landlord and Tenant.

Section 15.05 – Tenant’s Claim for Fixtures . In any condemnation proceeding, Tenant may submit a separate claim against the Taking authority for the value of Tenant’s trade fixtures, the cost of removal or relocation, goodwill, inventory, equipment and going concern values if such separate claims are allowable as such and, provided that such Proceeds shall not include an amount of such claims of Tenant, such separate claims shall not reduce the amount of Proceeds otherwise payable to Landlord.

(a)           Section 15.06 – Costs of Taking . Landlord and Tenant shall be solely responsible for their respective legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees, costs and expenses arising out of or in connection with any claim allocable or attributable to any item which each is permitted to separately claim under this Article 15; provided, however, that the Landlord’s legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees and expenses incurred in connection with the collection of any Proceeds pursuant to Section 15.02 shall be allocated and paid by Landlord and Tenant in proportion to the amount of Proceeds disbursed to Landlord and Tenant respectively.

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ARTICLE 16
RIGHT TO INSPECT

Section 16.01 – Right to Inspect . Tenant shall permit Landlord or Landlord’s agents to enter the Demised Premises at all reasonable hours and upon reasonable notice to Tenant for the purpose of (i) inspecting the same; (ii) confirming that Tenant is complying with terms of this Lease; (iii) making repairs which Tenant neglects or refuses to make; (iv) exhibiting the Demised Premises to prospective mortgagees; (v) exhibiting the Demised Premises to brokers and prospective purchasers; and (vi) during the two (2) years preceding the expiration of this Lease, exhibiting the Demised Premises to brokers and prospective purchasers and lessees  (it being understood that Landlord shall have no obligation to do any of the foregoing acts); provided, in each and every case, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts not to unreasonably interfere with the conduct of Tenant’s business at the Demised Premises.

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ARTICLE 17
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ARTICLE 18
DEFAULT PROVISIONS

Section 18.01 - Events of Default . If any one or more of the following events (in this Lease sometimes called “ Events of Default ”) shall happen:

(a)           (i)            if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any Fixed Rent payable under this Lease or any part thereof when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that such thirty (30) day period shall be reduced to ten (10) days after the third (3 rd ) default in any twelve (12) month period, and further reduced to five (5) days if such default occurs four (4) or more times in any twelve (12) month period;

(ii)           if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any Additional Rent or other charges payable under this Lease or any part thereof when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant;

(b)           if default shall be made by Tenant in keeping, observing or performing any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease on Tenant’s part to be kept, observed or performed, other than those referred to in the foregoing subdivision (A) of this Section, which do not expose the Landlord to criminal liability, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant, or in the case of such a default or a contingency which cannot with due diligence and in good faith be cured within thirty (30) days, and Tenant fails to proceed promptly and with due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith (it being intended that in connection with a default which does not expose Landlord to criminal liability, and is not susceptible of being cured with due diligence and in good faith within thirty (30) days, that the time of the Tenant within which to cure the same shall be extended for such a period as may be necessary for the curing thereof promptly with due diligence and in good faith);

(c)           if Tenant shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy and shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file any petition or answer seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein; or

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(d)           if within ninety (90) days after the commencement of any proceeding against Tenant seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, such proceeding shall not have been dismissed or if, within ninety (90) days after the appointment, without the consent or acquiescence of Tenant, of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein, such appointment shall not have been vacated or stayed on appeal or otherwise, or if, within forty-five (45) days after the expiration of any such stay, such appointment shall not have been vacated;

then and in any such event Landlord at any time thereafter during the continuance of any such Event of Default may give written notice to Tenant, specifying such Event of Default or Events of Default and stating that this Lease and the term hereby demised shall expire and terminate on the date specified in such notice, which shall be at least thirty (30) days after the giving of such notice, and upon the date specified in such notice, subject to the provisions of Section 18.03, this Lease and the term hereby demised and all rights of Tenant under this Lease, including all rights of renewal whether exercised or not, shall expire and terminate, as if the date specified in such notice were the day herein definitely fixed for the end and expiration of this Lease and the term thereof.

Section 18.02 - Bankruptcy . Any such proceeding or action involving bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, above set forth in subdivisions (c) and (d) of Section 18.01 of this Article, shall be grounds for the termination of this Lease pursuant to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations of this Article 18, only when such proceeding, action or remedy shall be taken or brought by or against Tenant or any assignee of this Lease, while such Tenant or such assignee is the owner of this Lease.

Section 18.03 – Termination of Lease . Upon any expiration or termination of this Lease, Tenant shall quit and peacefully surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord, and Landlord, upon or at any time after any such expiration or termination, may without further notice, enter upon and reenter the Demised Premises and possess and repossess itself thereof, by force, summary proceedings, ejectment or otherwise, and may dispossess Tenant and remove Tenant and all other persons and property from the Demised Premises and may have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises and the right to receive all rental and other income of and from the same.

Section 18.04 – Reletting of Demised Premises . At any time or from time to time after any such expiration or termination, Landlord may relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, in the name of Landlord or otherwise, for such term or terms (which

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may be greater or less than the period which would otherwise have constituted the balance of the Term of this Lease) and on such conditions (which may include concessions or free rent) as Landlord, in its uncontrolled discretion, may determine and may collect and receive the rents therefor. Landlord shall in no way be responsible or liable for any failure to relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, or for any failure to collect any rent due upon any such reletting.

Section 18.05 - Damages . No such expiration or termination of the Lease shall relieve Tenant of its liabilities and obligations under this Lease, and such liabilities and obligations shall survive any such expiration or termination. In the event of any such expiration or termination, whether or not the Demised Premises or any part thereof shall have been relet, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a sum equal to the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent required to be paid by Tenant up to the time of such expiration or termination of this Lease, and thereafter Tenant, until the end of what would have been the Term of this Lease in the absence of such expiration or termination, shall be liable to Landlord for, and shall pay to Landlord, as and for liquidated and agreed current damages for Tenant’s default, at the election of Landlord, either:

(a)           (i)            the equivalent of the amount of the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent which would be payable under this Lease by Tenant if this Lease were still in effect, less

(ii)           the net proceeds of any reletting effected pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 hereof, after deducting all Landlord’s expenses in connection with such reletting, including, without limitation, all repossession costs, brokerage commissions, legal expenses, reasonable attorneys’ fees, alteration costs, and expenses of preparation for such reletting.

Tenant shall pay such current damages (herein called “ deficiency ”) to Landlord quarterly on the first day of each calendar quarter, commencing with the next succeeding calendar quarter, and Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant each deficiency as the same shall arise. If the Demised Premises or any part thereof be relet by the Landlord for the unexpired Term of this Lease, or any part thereof, before presentation of proof of such liquidated damages to any court, commission or tribunal, the amount of rent reserved upon such reletting shall, prima facie , be the fair and reasonable rental value for the part or the whole of the premises so relet during the term of the reletting.

Nothing contained in this Section 18.05 shall limit or prejudice the right of the Landlord to prove for and obtain as liquidated damages by reason of such expiration or termination, an amount equal to the maximum allowed by any statute or rule of law in effect at the time when, and governing the proceedings in which, such damages are to be proved, whether or not such amount be greater, equal to, or less than the amount of the sums referred to above.

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Section 18.06 – Tenant’s Waiver of Notice to Re-enter. Tenant hereby expressly waives, so far as permitted by law, the service of any notice of intention to enter or re-enter provided for in any statute, or of the institution of legal proceedings to that end, and Tenant, for and on behalf of itself and all persons claiming through or under Tenant (including but not limited to any leasehold mortgagee or other creditor) also waives any and all right of redemption or re-entry or re-possession or to redeem or to restore the operation of this Lease in case Tenant shall be dispossessed by a judgment or by warrant of any court or judge or in case of entry, re-entry or re-possession by lessor or in case of any expiration or termination of this Lease. Landlord and Tenant, so far as permitted by law, hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other on any matters whatsoever arising out of, or in any way connected with this Lease, including but not limited to, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises or any claim of injury or damage. The terms “enter”, “re-enter”, “entry” or re-entry”, as used in this Lease are not restricted to their technical legal meaning.

Section 18.07 – Threatened Breach . In the event of any breach or threatened breach by Tenant of any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to enjoin such breach or threatened breach and shall have the right to invoke any right or remedy allowed at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise as though entry, re-entry, summary proceedings, and other remedies were not provided for in this Lease.

Section 18.08 – Remedies Cumulative . Each right or remedy of Landlord provided for in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other right or remedy provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or the beginning of the exercise by Landlord of any one or more of the rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Landlord of any or all other rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or other law.

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ARTICLE 19
ATTORNEYS’ FEES

Section 19.01 – Attorneys’ Fees . If at any time there shall occur an Event of Default hereunder, and if Landlord shall institute an action or summary proceedings against Tenant based upon such Event of Default and prevail in such action or summary proceeding, then Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the expenses of reasonable and actual attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred by Landlord. The amount of such expenses shall be deemed to be “Additional Rent” hereunder and shall be due from Tenant on demand from Landlord.

ARTICLE 20
WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

Section 20.01 - Waiver . Tenant hereby expressly (i) waives any and all rights of redemption granted by or under any present or future laws in the event of Tenant being evicted or dispossessed for any cause, or in the event of Landlord obtaining possession of the Demised Premises by reason of the violation by Tenant of any of the covenants and conditions of this Lease or otherwise; (ii) waives all rights to stay summary proceedings except in connection with a “Yellowstone” injunction; and (iii) agrees that it shall not interpose any counterclaim in any summary proceeding or any action based on non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from asserting any such counterclaim as a cause of action in a separate action or proceeding, but Tenant shall not seek a consolidation or joint trial of such separate action or proceeding with any summary proceeding or other action or proceeding commenced by Landlord for non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord. Landlord and Tenant hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of them against the other with respect to any matters arising out of or connected with this Lease, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, and/or any claim of injury or damage and any emergency statutory or any other statutory remedy.

ARTICLE 21
NO WAIVER

Section 21.01 – No Waiver. No act or thing done by Landlord or Landlord’s agents during the Term hereby demised shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the Demised Premises, and no agreement to accept such surrender shall be valid unless in writing signed by Landlord. The failure of Landlord or Tenant to seek redress for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of, any covenant or condition of this Lease shall not prevent a subsequent act, which would have originally constituted a violation, from having all the force and effect of an original violation. The receipt by Landlord of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent with knowledge of the breach of any covenant

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of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. No provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord or Tenant unless such waiver is in writing signed by the Party against whom such waiver is to be enforced.

ARTICLE 22
END OF TERM

Section 22.01 – Surrender of Demised Premises .

(a)           Tenant shall, at the expiration or other termination of this Lease quit and surrender to Landlord the Demised Premises, broom clean and in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear and casualty excepted, and the roof shall be free of leaks. Tenant shall surrender all keys for the Demised Premises to Landlord at Landlord’s office, and shall inform Landlord of all combinations of locks, safes, vaults, alarms and other encoded devices or facilities if any, located in the Demised Premises. If the last day of the Term shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the Term of this Lease shall expire on the business day immediately preceding such date.

(b)           All personal property, furniture, furnishings and trade fixtures furnished by or at the expense of Tenant, other than those affixed to the Demised Premises so that they cannot be removed without damage, shall remain the property of Tenant and may be removed by Tenant from time-to-time prior to the expiration or other termination of this Lease. Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing not less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Term specifying any such items of property which Tenant does not wish to remove. If, within thirty (30) days after the service of such notice, Landlord shall request Tenant to remove any of said items, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, remove said items prior to the expiration of the Term.

(c)           In any case where Tenant removes any property or Alterations pursuant to Sections 22.01(a) or 22.01(b), or otherwise, Tenant shall immediately repair all structural damage caused by said removal and shall restore the Demised Premises to good condition at Tenant’s expense, and if Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may do so at Tenant’s cost and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord therefor upon demand for reasonable and actual costs incurred by Landlord.

(d)           Upon failure of Tenant to remove any property in accordance with Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), or upon failure of Tenant to notify Landlord of any property it does not wish to remove from the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 22.01(b), then, as to such property, upon termination of this Lease, Landlord may, at Tenant’s expense: (i) remove all such property which Landlord may require Tenant to remove pursuant  to Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), (ii) cause the same to be placed in storage, and (iii) repair any damage caused by said removal. Tenant shall, upon demand, reimburse Landlord for all of the aforesaid expenses.

(e)           [Intentionally Omitted].

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(f)            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 22.01, any items of property or Alterations not removed by Tenant may, at the election of Landlord, be deemed to have been abandoned by Tenant, and Landlord may retain and dispose of said items without any liability to Tenant and without accounting to Tenant for the proceeds thereof.

Section 22.02 - Ownership of Improvements . Upon the termination of this Lease, whether by expiration of the Term or by reason of default on the part of Tenant, or for any other reason whatsoever, all Improvements then located on the Premises including all affixed lighting fixtures, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, pipes, ducts, conduits, wiring, paneling, partitions, railings, mezzanine floors, galleries and the like, shall, except as provided otherwise in Section 8.01, remain upon and be surrendered with the Demised Premises as a part thereof and shall then merge with the freehold estate and become the property of Landlord as a part of the realty, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances or burdens placed upon Tenant’s leasehold estate.

Section 22.03 – Holdover .

(a)           If the Demised Premises shall not be surrendered as and when aforesaid and in the condition required hereunder, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as use and occupancy for each month or fraction thereof during which Tenant continues to occupy the Demised Premises from and after the Expiration Date (the “ Continued Occupancy Period ”), an amount of money (the “ Occupancy Payment ”) equal to one hundred fifty (150%) percent of one-twelfth (1/12 th ) of the aggregate Fixed Rent and Additional Rent paid or payable by Tenant during the first twelve (12) months immediately preceding such holding over. Tenant shall make the Occupancy Payment, without notice or previous demand therefor, on the first day of each and every month during the Continued Occupancy Period.

(b)           The receipt and acceptance by Landlord of the Occupancy Payment shall not be deemed a waiver or acceptance by Landlord of Tenant’s breach of Tenant’s covenants and agreements under this Article 22, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s right to institute any summary holdover proceedings against Tenant, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s rights to enforce any of Landlord’s rights or pursue any of Landlord’s remedies against Tenant in such event other than the payment of Fixed Rent as provided for in this Lease or under law. This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 232-c of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like import.

(c)           No holding over by Tenant shall be deemed nor operate as an extension of the Term of this Lease.

Section 22.04 – Survival . Tenant’s obligation to observe or perform each and every one of the covenants set forth in this Article shall survive the expiration or other termination of the Term.

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ARTICLE 23
BROKER

Section 23.01 - Broker . Tenant and Landlord each represent that to the other that it has dealt with no broker in connection with this Lease other than Lighthouse Real Estate Management, LLC (“ Broker ”). Landlord shall pay Broker any commission earned pursuant to a separate agreement between Landlord and Broker. Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless of and from any and all losses, costs, damages or expense (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by Landlord by reason of any claim of or liability to any broker, other than the Broker, who claims to have dealt with Tenant in connection with this Lease, which indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

ARTICLE 24
QUIET ENJOYMENT

Section 24.01 – Quiet Enjoyment . Landlord covenants that if and so long as Tenant pays the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent and other charges reserved by this Lease, and performs all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed, Tenant shall quietly enjoy the Demised Premises subject, however, to the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 25
NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

Section 25.01 – Non-Liability of Landlord .

(a)           Landlord and Landlord’s affiliates, trustees, agents, members, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns shall not be liable for, and Tenant waives all claims for, loss or damage to Tenant’s business or damage to person or property sustained by Tenant resulting from any accident or occurrence, including, but not limited to, claims for damage resulting from: (i) any equipment or appurtenances becoming out of repair; (ii) injury done or occasioned by wind, rain, fire, storm or other occurrence of nature; (iii) any defect in or failure of plumbing, heating or air conditioning equipment, electric wiring or installation thereof, gas, water, or steam pipes, stairs, porches, railings or walks; (iv) broken glass; (v) the backing up of any sewer pipe or downspout; (vi) the bursting, leaking or running of any tank, tub, washstand, water closet, waste pipe, drain or other pipe or tank in, upon or about the Demised Premises; (vii) the escape of steam or hot water; (viii) water, snow or ice being upon or coming through the roof, skylight, trapdoor, stairs, doorways, windows, walks or any other place upon or near the Demised Premises or otherwise; (ix) the falling of any fixture, plaster, tile or stucco; and (x) any act, omission or negligence of Tenant, any Tenant Party or of any other persons or occupants of the Improvements or of adjoining or contiguous buildings or improvements or of owners of adjacent or contiguous property.

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obligations under this Lease. Tenant shall look solely to the equity of the Landlord in the Land and Improvements constituting the Demised Premises for the satisfaction of Tenant’s remedies, and in no event shall Tenant attempt to secure any personal judgment against any individual or any member, principal, partner, employee, officer, director or agent of Landlord by reason of such default by Landlord.

(c)           The word “Landlord” as used herein means only the owner in fee for the time being of the Demised Premises, and in the event of any sale of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall be and hereby is entirely freed and relieved of all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder and it shall be deemed and construed without further agreement between the parties or between the parties and the purchaser of the Demised Premises, that such purchaser has assumed and agreed to carry out any and all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder.

ARTICLE 26
APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

Section 26.01 – Applicable Law and Construction . The laws of the State of New York shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this Lease without giving effect to any principle of such law as would result in the selection or application of law of any other jurisdiction. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Lease shall not affect or impair any other provision. The headings of the several articles and sections contained herein are for convenience only and do not define, limit or construe the contents of such articles or sections. Whenever herein the singular number is used, the same shall include the plural, and the neuter gender shall include the masculine and feminine genders. Neither this Lease nor any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. This Lease shall be given a fair and reasonable construction in accordance with the intentions of the parties hereto, and without regard to or aid of canons requiring construction against the party drafting this Lease.

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ARTICLE 27
BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

Section 27.01 - Binding Effect of Lease . The covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Lease shall, except as herein otherwise provided, extend to, bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Each covenant, agreement, obligation or other provision herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this Lease unless otherwise expressly provided.

ARTICLE 28
NOTICES

Section 28.01 - Notice . All notices to be given hereunder shall be in writing and given by hand delivery, by certified or registered mail, or by recognized overnight courier (e.g. Fed Ex) addressed to either of the parties at the address listed below or at any other subsequent mailing address they may indicate by written notice. Any notice given hereunder by mail shall be deemed delivered upon receipt or rejection of delivery by the addressee.

If to Landlord:

Mr. Jerome Cooper

 

444 Merrick Road, Suite 370

 

Lynbrook, New York 11563

 

 

With a copy to:

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

 

1425 Reckson Plaza, East Tower, 15 th  Floor

 

Uniondale, New York 11556-1425

 

Attn: Chairman, Real Estate Department

 

 

If to Tenant:

Assistant Commissioner for Acquisitions,
and Construction Services

 

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

 

Division of Real Estate Services

 

1 Centre Street, 20 th  Floor North

 

New York, New York 10007

 

 

And

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

 

347 Madison Avenue

 

New York, New York 10017

 

Attn: Director of Real Estate

 

 

With a copy to:

Office of General Counsel

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

 

347 Madison Avenue

 

New York, New York 10017

 

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ARTICLE 29
FEE MORTGAGES

Section 29.01 – Landlord’s Right to Mortgage . Nothing herein contained shall limit Landlord’s right to place any mortgage on the interest of Landlord in the Demised Premises including, without limitation, any modifications, consolidations, extensions, renewals and replacements thereof (“ Mortgage ”).

Section 29.02 – Mortgagee’s Right to Cure . If any act or omission of Landlord would give Tenant the right, immediately or after lapse of a period of time, to cancel or terminate this Lease, or to abate the payment of rent or to claim a partial or total eviction, Tenant shall not exercise such right (a) until it has given written notice of such act or omission to Landlord and the holder of each Mortgage; provided the name and address of the holder of any such Mortgage shall previously have been furnished to Tenant, and (b) until thirty (30) days shall have elapsed following the giving of such notice if the same can be remedied within such thirty (30) day period or if the same cannot be remedied within thirty (30) days until a reasonable period of time has elapsed to cure provided such cure has commenced within the thirty (30) day period, and, further, provided the holder of such Mortgage shall with due diligence continue to remedy such act or omission.

Section 29.03 – Tenant’s Attornment . If the holder of any Mortgage, or any designee of any such holder, shall succeed to the rights of Landlord under this Lease, whether through possession or foreclosure action or delivery of a new lease or deed, then Tenant shall automatically attorn to and recognize such party so succeeding to Landlord’s rights (“ Successor Landlord ”) as Tenant’s landlord under this Lease and shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument (“ Attornment Agreement ”) that such Successor Landlord may reasonably request to evidence such Attornment. Upon such Attornment, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as a direct lease between the Successor Landlord and Tenant upon all of the terms, conditions and covenants as are set forth in this Lease, except that the Successor Landlord shall not (a) be liable for any previous act or omission of Landlord under this Lease; (b) be subject to any offset, not expressly provided for in this Lease, which theretofore shall have accrued to Tenant against Landlord; (c) be bound by any previous modification of this Lease or by any previous prepayment of more than one (1) month’s rent, unless such modification or prepayment shall have been expressly approved in writing by the holder of the Mortgage; or (d) be obligated to make any improvements to, or perform any work at, or furnish any services to, the Demised Premises.

Section 29.04 – Priority of Lease . This Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder are and shall be subject and subordinate to every underlying lease, the rights of the overlandlord or overlandlords under each underlying lease, all Mortgages heretofore or

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hereafter placed on or affecting any underlying lease, alone or with other property, and to all advances heretofore or hereafter made under such leasehold mortgage, and to the lien of all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such leasehold mortgage, and (b) any Mortgage now or hereafter affecting the Demised Premises or any part or parts of such real property, or such real property and other property, and to each advance made or hereafter to be made under any such Mortgage and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such underlying lease or leases and/or Mortgages. In confirmation of such subordination, Tenant shall execute and deliver promptly any certificate reasonably approved by Tenant’s counsel that Landlord or its successors in interest may reasonably request.

ARTICLE 30
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

Section 30.01 – Tenant’s Estoppel Certificate . Tenant shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Landlord, execute and deliver to Landlord a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Tenant has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Landlord reasonably requests.

Section 30.02 – Landlord’s Estoppel Certificate . Landlord shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Tenant, execute and deliver to Tenant a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Landlord has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Tenant reasonably requests.

ARTICLE 31
REPRESENTATIONS

Section 31.01 – Tenant’s Representations . Tenant represents and warrants that:

(a)           Tenant is a municipal corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease. The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Tenant.
(b)           The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of Tenant’s

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governing organization documents or under any term or condition of any contract, agreement, lease or instrument to which Tenant is a party or by which Tenant is bound or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Tenant.

(c)           There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Tenant which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.
The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the date hereof and as of the Commencement Date.

Section 31.02 – Landlord’s Representations . Landlord represents and warrants that:

(a)           Landlord is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate properties, to carry on its business as now conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease. The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Landlord.
(b)           The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Landlord or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Landlord.
(c)           There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Landlord which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.

(d)           The shareholder of the Landlord is Green Bus Lines, Inc. and the officers of the Landlord are as follows:  Jerome Cooper, President; Stephen Eagar, Vice President; and John Brettschneider, Secretary and Treasurer.

The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the date hereof and as of the Commencement Date.

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ARTICLE 32
MISCELLANEOUS

Section 32.01 - Taxes . Tenant shall be responsible for any taxes, including, but not limited to, New York State transfer taxes, payable by reason of the execution of this Lease. Landlord shall complete and sign any required tax return.

Section 32.02 – Venue; Service of Process . Landlord and Tenant and any subtenant under this Lease, hereby expressly consent to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the County of Queens (or any successor thereto), the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the United States District Court with respect to any action or proceeding between Landlord and Tenant or such party with respect to this Lease or any rights or obligations of either party pursuant to or in connection with this Lease, and each of such subtenant, Landlord and Tenant agree that venue shall lie in Queens County. Tenant and any subtenant further waive any and all rights to commence any such action or proceeding against Landlord before any other court. Without limiting any other methods of obtaining jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction of the Tenant in any action or proceeding may be obtained within and without the jurisdiction of any court located in the State of New York, and that process or notice of motion or other application in connection with such action or proceeding may be served upon the Tenant by registered or certified mail at the last known address of the Tenant, whether such address be within or without the jurisdiction of any such court, and service shall be deemed complete three (3) business days after when mailed even if delivery is refused by the addressee.
Section 32.03 – Lease Not an Offer . The submission of this Lease to Tenant shall not be construed as an offer, nor shall Tenant have any rights with respect thereto or the Demised Premises unless and until Landlord shall execute a counterpart of this Lease and deliver the same to Tenant. Until such execution and delivery, any action taken or expense incurred by Tenant in connection with this Lease or the Demised Premises shall be solely at Tenant’s own risk and account.

Section 32.04 - Memorandum of Lease . This Lease shall not be recorded by Landlord or Tenant. At the request of either party, Landlord and Tenant shall execute and deliver to the other party a short form memorandum of lease in form for recording. Such memorandum of lease shall not set forth any of the financial terms of this Lease and shall set forth the Initial Term of this Lease and shall provide that the memorandum of lease shall automatically expire at the Expiration Date of the Term.

Section 32.05 – No Waiver . Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, the failure of Landlord to enforce its rights for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease, or any of the rules and regulations, shall not constitute a waiver thereof, and Landlord shall have all remedies provided herein and by applicable law with respect to any subsequent act which would have originally constituted a violation. The receipt by Landlord or the payment by Tenant, as the case may be, of rent with knowledge of the

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breach of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, no provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord unless such waiver be in a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement shall be enforced. The remedies provided in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall not in any way abridge, modify or preclude any other rights or remedies to which Landlord may be entitled under this Lease, at law or in equity.

Section 32.06 – Landlord’s Consent . In any instance in which Landlord’s consent, approval or other action or exercise of judgment or discretion shall be made or shall be required by this Lease, or otherwise requested by Tenant, and Tenant disputes Landlord’s reasonableness in granting, exercising, delaying or withholding the same, Tenant in no event shall be entitled to make, nor shall Tenant make, any claim for, and Tenant hereby waives, any claim for damages or any remedy not specifically authorized herein; nor shall Tenant claim any damages by way of setoff, counterclaim or defense but Tenant’s sole remedy shall be an action or proceeding to enforce any such provision, or for specific performance or declaratory judgment.

Section 32.07 – Counterparts . This Lease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

ARTICLE 33
ROOF RIGHTS; AIR RIGHTS

Section 33.01 – Roof Rights . Provided that Landlord does not interfere with Tenant’s use of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall retain rights to utilize the roof and/or to lease rights to utilize the roof for the installation, relocation or repair of transmitting/receiving antennae. Landlord shall require Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises regarding the installation, relocation or repair of the antennae to maintain insurance in a form and amount as are commonly maintained for such work in cases of properties that are similarly situated, and further provided that Tenant, MTA and MTA Bus are named as additional insureds, as their interest may appear (during the Term of this Lease) on insurance policies maintained by those contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises regarding the installation, relocation or repair of the antennae. Landlord shall, at its expense, be responsible for obtaining all permits from all applicable agencies in connection with utilization of the roof. Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord in performing any alterations required to permit use of the roof by Landlord. Landlord shall be responsible to make any roof repairs necessitated by Landlord’s use of the roof. If it is reasonably determined by the Tenant that Landlord’s antennae interferes with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall relocate the antennae within a reasonable time after being notified by Tenant.

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Section 33.02 – Air Rights .

(a)           Landlord shall retain air rights and transferable development rights (collectively “Air Rights”) to the Demised Premises. Subject to the provisions of this Section 33.02 Landlord may transfer any and all Air Rights, either to a non-related party or an affiliate, provided Landlord’s affiliate is an adjoining property owner (if the adjoining ownership requirement is then existing under the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York) and further provided that the offer to purchase the Air Rights is a bona fide offer. Prior to transferring any Air Rights, Landlord shall transmit a written notice to Tenant (the “Air Rights Request Notice”) setting forth the material terms of the proposed transfer (the “Material Terms”), no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the effective date of such transfer. Tenant may by written notice to Landlord (the “Air Rights Response Notice”) within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the Air Rights Request Notice  elect to either (i) approve the transfer, (ii) purchase the Air Rights on the Material Terms, (iii) terminate the Lease or (iv) disapprove the transfer, in which event Tenant, contemporaneously with the transmittal of the Air Rights Response Notice, shall pay Landlord an amount equal to the Air Rights Payment (as hereinafter defined). In the event Tenant elects either (ii) or (iii) above, Landlord by written notice (the “Air Rights Withdrawal Notice”) transmitted within thirty (30) days of Landlord’s receipt of the Air Rights Response Notice, may withdraw the Air Rights Request Notice and Tenant shall have no right to acquire the Air Rights or terminate the Lease, as the case may be. In the event Tenant elects (ii) above, and Landlord does not transmit an Air Rights Withdrawal Notice within the required time period, Tenant may assign its right to acquire the Air Rights to the New York City Economic Development Corporation (“EDC”).

(b)           The Air Rights Payment shall be the amount equal to the consideration stated in the Air Rights Request Notice multiplied by an amount equal to the Prime Rate plus 3%, payable monthly for the balance of the Term and all Renewal Terms, which Air Rights Payment shall be increased in the same percentage and contemporaneously with the increased Fixed Rent under Section 3.01. If Tenant does not respond to Landlord’s Air Rights Request Notice within forty-five (45) days of Tenant’s receipt of the Air Rights Request Notice, Tenant shall be deemed to have approved the Transfer. Landlord shall not seek Tenant’s approval for the transfer of Air Rights for the first five (5) years of the Term and for the first two (2) years of each Renewal Term. Landlord is permitted to transfer Air Rights during the last five (5) years of the last Renewal Term without seeking Tenant’s approval. If a Renewal Option is not exercised, Landlord shall not be required to seek Tenant’s approval to transfer Air Rights. Under no circumstances will the use of any Air Rights by Landlord or its transferee interfere with the Tenant’s current operations.

ARTICLE 34
INVESTIGATIONS

Section 34.01 – Cooperation . The parties to this agreement agree to cooperate fully and faithfully with any investigation, audit or inquiry conducted by a State of New York (State) or City of New York (City) governmental agency or authority that is empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to examine witnesses under oath, or conducted by the Inspector General of a

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governmental agency that is a party in interest to the transaction, submitted bid, submitted proposal, contract, lease, permit, or license that is the subject of the investigation, audit or inquiry.

Section 34.02 - Testimony

(a)           If any person who has been advised that his or her statement, and any information from such statement, will not be used against him or her in any subsequent criminal proceeding refuses to testify before a grand jury or other governmental agency or authority empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to examine witnesses under oath concerning the award of or performance under any transaction, agreement, lease, permit, contract, or license entered into with the City, the State, or any political subdivision or public authority thereof, or the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, or any local development corporation within the City, or any public benefit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, or;

(b)           If any person refuses to testify for a reason other than the assertion of his or her privilege against self-incrimination in an investigation, audit or inquiry conducted by a City or State governmental agency or authority empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to take testimony under oath, or by the Inspector General of the governmental agency that is a party in interest in, and is seeking testimony concerning the award of, or performance under, any transaction, agreement, lease, permit contract, or license entered into with the City, the State, or any political subdivision thereof or any local development corporation within the City, then;

Section 34.03 – Failure to Testify . The commissioner or agency head whose agency is a party in interest to the transaction, submitted bid, submitted proposal, contract, lease, permit, or license shall convene a hearing, upon not less than five (5) days written notice to the parties involved to determine if any penalties should attach for the failure of a person to testify.

Section 34.04 - Penalties . The penalties which may attach after a final determination by the commissioner or agency head may include but shall not exceed:

(a)           The disqualification for a period not to exceed five (5) years from the date of an adverse determination for any person, or any entity of which such person was a member at the time the testimony was sought, from submitting bids for, or transacting business with, or entering into or obtaining any contract, lease, permit or license with or from the City; and/or

(b)           The cancellation or termination of any and all such existing City contracts, leases, permits or licenses that the refusal to testify concerns and that have not been assigned as permitted under this agreement, nor the proceeds of which pledged, to an unaffiliated and unrelated institutional lender for fair value prior to the issuance of the

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notice scheduling the hearing, without the City incurring any penalty or damages on account of such cancellation or termination; monies lawfully due for goods delivered, work done, rentals, or fees accrued prior to the cancellation or termination shall be paid by the City.

Section 34.05 – Agency Considerations . The commissioner or agency head shall consider and address in reaching his or her determination and in assessing an appropriate penalty the factors in paragraphs (a) and (b) below. He or she may also consider, if relevant and appropriate, the criteria established in paragraphs (c) and (d) below in addition to any other information which may be relevant and appropriate:

(a)           The party’s good faith endeavors or lack thereof to cooperate fully and faithfully with any governmental investigation or audit, including but not limited to the discipline, discharge, or disassociation of any person failing to testify, the production of accurate and complete books and records, and the forthcoming testimony of all other members, agents, assignees or fiduciaries whose testimony is sought.

(b)           The relationship of the person who refused to testify to any entity that is a party to the hearing, including, but not limited to, whether the person whose testimony is sought has an ownership interest in the entity and/or the degree of authority and responsibility the person has within the entity.

(c)           The nexus of the testimony sought to the subject entity and its contracts, leases, permits or licenses with the City.

(d)           The effect a penalty may have on an unaffiliated and unrelated party or entity that has a significant interest in an entity subject to penalties under 1.4 above, provided that the party or entity has given actual notice to the commissioner or agency head upon the acquisition of the interest, or at the hearing called for in 1.3(a) above gives notice and proves that such interest was previously acquired. Under either circumstance the party or entity must present evidence at the hearing demonstrating the potential adverse impact a penalty will have on such person or entity.

Section 34.06 - Definitions .

(a)           The term “license” or “permit” as used herein shall be defined as a license, permit, franchise or concession not granted as a matter of right.

(b)           The term “person” as used herein shall be defined as any natural person doing business alone or associated with another person or entity as a partner, director, officer, principal or employee.

(c)           The term “entity” as used herein shall be defined as any firm, partnership, corporation, association, or person that receives monies, benefits, licenses, leases, or permits from or through the City or otherwise transacts business with the City.

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(d)           The term “member” as used herein shall be defined as any person associated with another person or entity as a partner, director, officer, principal or employee.

Section 34.07 - Termination . In addition to and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Commissioner or agency head may in his or her sole discretion terminate this Agreement upon not less than three (3) days written notice in the event contractor fails to promptly report in writing to the Commissioner of Investigation of the City of New York any solicitation of money, goods, requests for future employment of other benefit or thing of value, by or on behalf of any employee of the City or other person, firm, corporation or entity for any purpose which may be related to the procurement or obtaining of this Lease by the Landlord, or affecting the performance of this Lease.

ARTICLE 35
SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Section 35.01 – Significant Related Party Transactions . Landlord shall be required to disclose and notify Tenant of any transactions with significant related parties, including subsidiaries and affiliates of Landlord, the costs of which are charged to Tenant as Rent or Additional Rent. Landlord shall provide Tenant with written notice of such transactions upon submission of invoices for rent or at the end of the calendar year in which the transactions to be billed as rent were performed by significant related parties. When such transactions occur, prices of same must be in line with normal industry practice in New York City. Landlord’s failure to notify Tenant of such related party transactions shall result in a disallowance of such costs that would otherwise be billed as Rent. If such related party transactions occurred and were disclosed, but it is found by Tenant that the costs thereof exceed normal industry costs in an arms length third party transaction in New York City, then such excessive charges shall be disallowed.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement of Lease as of the day and year first above written.

 

GREEN BUS HOLDING CORP. , Landlord

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

Jerome Cooper

 

 

President

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE CITY OF NEW YORK,

 

Tenant

 

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By:

/s/ Lori Fierstein

 

 

Name:

Lori Fierstein

 

 

Title:

Deputy Commissioner

 

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Exhibit 10.5

AGREEMENT OF LEASE

BETWEEN

GREEN BUS HOLDING CORP., Landlord

AND

THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Tenant

PREMISES

165-25 147 th  Avenue
Jamaica, New York

Section 56, Block 13296, Lots 7, 14 and 101
and
Section 56, Block 13298, Lot 11
and
Section 56, Block 13302, Lot 171




 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1

 

DEMISED PREMISES

1

 

 

ARTICLE 2

 

TERM

2

 

 

ARTICLE 3

 

RENT

3

 

 

ARTICLE 4

 

USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

7

 

 

ARTICLE 5

 

IMPOSITIONS

8

 

 

ARTICLE 6

 

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

10

 

 

ARTICLE 7

 

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

10

 

 

ARTICLE 8

 

TENANT’S ALTERATIONS

12

 

 

ARTICLE 9

 

UTILITIES

16

 

 

ARTICLE 10

 

PRE EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;

 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY;

 

REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

16

 

 

ARTICLE 11

 

INSURANCE

21

 

 

ARTICLE 12

 

DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

25

 

 

ARTICLE 13

 

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

29

 

 




 

ARTICLE 14

 

INDEMNIFICATION

36

 

 

ARTICLE 15

 

CONDEMNATION

37

 

 

ARTICLE 16

 

RIGHT TO INSPECT

40

 

 

ARTICLE 17

 

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

41

 

 

ARTICLE 18

 

DEFAULT PROVISIONS

41

 

 

ARTICLE 19

 

ATTORNEYS’ FEES

45

 

 

ARTICLE 20

 

WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

45

 

 

ARTICLE 21

 

NO WAIVER

45

 

 

ARTICLE 22

 

END OF TERM

46

 

 

ARTICLE 23

 

BROKER

48

 

 

ARTICLE 24

 

QUIET ENJOYMENT

48

 

 

ARTICLE 25

 

NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

48

 

 

ARTICLE 26

 

APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

49

 

 

ARTICLE 27

 

BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

50

 

 

ARTICLE 28

 

NOTICES

50

 

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ARTICLE 29

 

FEE MORTGAGES

51

 

 

ARTICLE 30

 

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

52

 

 

ARTICLE 31

 

REPRESENTATIONS

52

 

 

ARTICLE 32

 

MISCELLANEOUS

54

 

 

ARTICLE 33

 

ROOF RIGHTS; AIR RIGHTS

55

 

 

ARTICLE 34

 

INVESTIGATIONS

57

 

 

ARTICLE 35

 

SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

59

 

List of Schedules

Schedule A - Description of the Real Property

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AGREEMENT OF LEASE

AGREEMENT OF LEASE (the “ Lease ”) made as of the          day of                , 2005 between GREEN BUS HOLDING CORP., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with offices located at 444 Merrick Road, Suite 370, Lynbrook, New York 11563, Attention:  Jerome Cooper (the “ Landlord ”), and THE CITY OF NEW YORK, a municipal corporation of the State of New York, acting through the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, with offices located at One Centre Street, New York, New York 10007 (the “ Tenant ”).

ARTICLE 1
DEMISED PREMISES

Section 1.01 – Description of Demised Premises . In consideration of and subject to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations set forth in this Lease, Landlord has agreed to demise and lease unto Tenant and Tenant has agreed to hire and take from Landlord that certain parcel of real property known as 165-25 147 th  Avenue, Jamaica, County of Queens and State of New York, as more particularly described on Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof (the “ Land ”), together with all buildings and improvements erected or to be erected thereon (the “ Improvements ”), and together with all of Landlord’s right, title and interest in all easements, rights and other matters appurtenant to the Land or the Improvements and in and to any land lying in the bed of any roads adjacent to the Land, except that rights to use the roof, air rights and transferable development rights are specifically excluded and shall not be demised or leased to Tenant under this Lease subject to the provisions of Article 33 hereof (such Land, Improvements, easements and rights being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Demised Premises ”).

Section 1.02 – Condition of Demised Premises . Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it shall hire and take the Demised Premises from Landlord in its present state of title, subject to all existing liens, charges, encumbrances and any other matters affecting title. Except as specifically set forth in this Lease, Tenant agrees to accept the Demised Premises “as is,” in the existing condition and state of repair as of the date hereof and without recourse to Landlord. Tenant further agrees that no representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, have been made by or on behalf of Landlord and Tenant has not relied on any representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, in respect of the Demised Premises or in respect of the condition thereof or the present or future use or occupation that may be made thereof, the zoning or other Requirements (as hereinafter defined), transferable development rights, encumbrances thereon, appurtenances, or title thereto (except as may be expressly set forth in this Lease). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant has not relied on any representations or warranties other than as expressly set forth herein as to (1) the current or future real estate tax liability, assessment or valuation of the Demised Premises, (2) the potential qualification of the Demised Premises for any and all

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benefits conferred by federal, state or municipal laws, whether for subsidies, special real estate tax treatment, insurance, mortgages, or any other benefits, whether similar or dissimilar to those enumerated, (3) the compliance of the Demised Premises, in its current or any future state, with applicable zoning ordinances and the ability to obtain a change in the zoning or a variance with respect to the Demised Premises’ non-compliance, if any, with said zoning ordinances, (4) the availability of any financing for the purchase, alteration or operation of the Demised Premises from any source, (5) the current or future use of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to, the Demised Premises’ use for residential or commercial purposes, (6) the present or future structural and physical condition of any building, (7) the presence or absence of any Requirements and any violations thereof, and (8) the presence or absence of any Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined), and the compliance or non-compliance with any Environmental Laws (as hereinafter defined). Landlord shall in no event whatsoever be liable for any latent or patent defects in the Demised Premises. Requirements shall mean any and all present and future laws, rules, orders, ordinances, regulations, statutes and requirements of any Governmental Authority (as hereinafter defined) relating in any way to the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 2
TERM

Section 2.01 –Term . This Lease shall be for a term (the “ Term ”) of twenty-one (21) years, which shall commence on the date (the “ Commencement Date ”) of the closing under that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Landlord or its parent and Tenant of even date and shall end at midnight on the day which is the twenty-first (21 st ) anniversary of the Commencement Date (the “ Expiration Date ”), unless such Term shall sooner cease or expire as hereinafter provided. This Lease shall be of no force and effect if the closing under that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Landlord or its parent and Tenant of even date does not occur.

Section 2.02 – Renewal Option . Tenant shall have the right and option (“ Renewal Option ”) to renew the Term of this Lease for two (2) successive periods of fourteen (14) years each (each, a “ Renewal Term ”). Tenant shall give notice to Landlord of Tenant’s exercising of such option (each a “ Renewal Notice ”) not later than twelve (12) months prior to the then effective Expiration Date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with respect to giving of the Renewal Notice by Tenant to Landlord; provided, however, that the Renewal Notice shall be validly and effectively given only if, on the date that Tenant shall exercise its Renewal Option (the “ Exercise Date ”) this Lease shall not have been previously terminated or cancelled and there shall be no uncured Event of Default. If Tenant shall validly exercise its Renewal Option in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.02, this Lease shall be deemed to be extended pursuant to the Renewal Notice, subject to the provisions of this Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 2.02, if on the commencement of a Renewal Term there shall be an uncured Event of Default, then Landlord, in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion, may elect, by written notice to

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Tenant, to void Tenant’s exercise of the Renewal Option, in which case Tenant’s exercise of the Renewal Option shall be of no force or effect, and the Term shall end on the Expiration Date of this Lease, unless sooner cancelled or terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Lease or by law. The applicable Renewal Term shall commence on the day following the then effective Expiration Date and shall end at midnight on the date that is fourteen (14) Lease Years thereafter. All of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect during the applicable Renewal Term, except that during the first Renewal Term, Tenant shall have an option to extend the Term of this Lease for one (1) Renewal Term pursuant to this Article, and during the last Renewal Term, Tenant shall have no further right to extend the Term of this Lease.

ARTICLE 3
RENT

Section 3.01 – Fixed Rent .

(a)   Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the Term as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-5

 

$

2,795,000.00

 

$

232,916.67

 

6-10

 

3,074,500.00

 

256,208.33

 

11-15

 

3,381,950.00

 

281,829.17

 

16-20

 

3,720,145.00

 

310,012.08

 

21

 

4,092,160.00

 

341,013.33

 

 

(b)   Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the first Renewal Term, if exercised, as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-4

 

$

4,092,160.00

 

$

341,013.33

 

5-9

 

4,501,375.00

 

375,114.58

 

10-14

 

4,951,513.00

 

412,626.08

 

 

(c)   Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the

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second Renewal Term, if exercised, as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-5

 

$

5,446,664.00

 

$

453,888.67

 

6-10

 

5,991,331.00

 

499,277.58

 

11-14

 

6,590,464.00

 

549,205.33

 

 

(d)   Tenant shall pay Fixed Rent upon the Commencement Date for the remainder of the month in which the Commencement Date occurs and the subsequent month.

(e)   For purposes of this Lease, the term “ Lease Year ” shall mean for (i) the first (1 st ) Lease Year, the one (1) year period commencing on the Commencement Date plus, if the Commencement Date is not the first day of a calendar month, the number of days between the Commencement Date and the end of the month in which the Commencement Date occurs, and (ii) for each Lease Year thereafter, the one (1) year period commencing on the expiration of the preceding Lease Year.

Section 3.02 – Manner of Payment . Tenant covenants and agrees to pay Landlord the Fixed Rent at the principal office of Landlord, or at such place as Landlord shall from time to time direct in writing without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction for any reason whatsoever. The Fixed Rent shall be paid in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the payment of private and public debts. If requested by Landlord, Tenant shall pay Fixed Rent by wire transfer in accordance with wire instructions to be provided by Landlord. For Tenant’s convenience, Fixed Rent shall be payable by Tenant in equal monthly installments in arrears on the last day of each calendar month included in the Term. Landlord shall submit monthly invoices to Tenant no later than the 15 th  day of the month for the Fixed Rent; provided, however, that Landlord’s failure to provide such invoice shall not be deemed a waiver and Fixed Rent shall nevertheless be due and owing on the dates set forth herein.

Section 3.03 – Proration of Fixed Rent . For any portion of a calendar month included at the beginning or end of the Term, Tenant shall pay 1/30th of the then applicable monthly installment of Fixed Rent for each day of such portion, payable in advance at the end of such portion.

Section 3.04 – Late Payment . In any case in which any payment of Fixed Rent due Landlord by Tenant under this Lease is not paid within five (5) days of the day when same is due, such payment shall bear interest at the per annum rate of seven (7%) percent over the then prevailing prime rate of interest (which, for the purposes hereof, includes any equivalent or successor interest rate to the prime rate, however the same may be denominated) of JPMorgan Chase Bank, or Citibank N.A. if JPMorgan Chase Bank shall not then have an established prime rate, or the prime rate of any major banking institution doing business in New York City as selected by Landlord (the “Prime

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Rate”), if neither of the aforementioned banks shall be in existence or have an established prime rate (the “ Default Rate ”) from the date such payment was due and payable. In any case in which any payment of Additional Rent (as hereinafter defined) or any other sum due Landlord by Tenant under this Lease is not paid within ten (10) days that such sum is due, such payment shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such payment was due and payable. If Tenant shall reduce, abate, setoff, counterclaim or deduct any sum from Fixed Rent or Additional Rent payable to Landlord, the amount of such reduction, abatement, setoff, counterclaim or deduction shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such amount was reduced, abated, setoff, counterclaimed or deducted by Tenant. Tenant agrees that the Default Rate imposed herein is fair and reasonable, complies with all laws, regulations and statutes, and constitutes an agreement between Landlord and Tenant as to the estimated compensation for costs and administrative expenses incurred by Landlord due to the late payment to Landlord by Tenant. The Default Rate shall be in addition to any other right or remedy hereunder and shall be due and payable as Additional Rent. Tenant further agrees that the Default Rate does not constitute a lender or borrower/creditor relationship between Landlord and Tenant. In addition, Tenant shall pay upon demand by Landlord any reasonable and actual attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements incurred by Landlord in connection with the imposition, collection or payment of said interest, said amounts to be deemed Additional Rent.

Section 3.05 – Additional Rent . Unless another time shall be herein expressly provided, any additional rent, charges or sums payable by Tenant under this Lease (collectively, “ Additional Rent ”) shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after written demand by Landlord with supporting documentation, and Landlord shall have the same remedies for failure to pay the Additional Rent as for a non-payment of Fixed Rent. Unless otherwise specifically instructed by Landlord, all Additional Rent shall be paid in the same currency and, at the same place as is the Fixed Rent required to be paid hereunder, or by wire transfer if requested by Landlord, and shall be paid without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction for any reason whatsoever. Tenant shall timely pay all items of Additional Rent. In the event Tenant has any reasonable objections or inquiries as to the supporting documentation, Tenant may withhold payment as to the disputed amount. In the event Landlord elects not to pay the disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will be liable for all interest and penalties arising from such non-payment by Tenant, however, Tenant will not be responsible for late payment amounts under Section 3.04. In the event Landlord elects to pay such disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord for the amount paid by Landlord, plus late charges under Section 3.04 as to such amounts commencing from the date of Landlord’s payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any potential civil or criminal liability to Landlord shall not, in and of itself, require Tenant to pay any disputed amounts under this Section 3.05.

Section 3.06 – Landlord Cure Rights . If Tenant shall default in making any payment required to be made by Tenant or in performing any obligation of Tenant under

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this Lease which shall require the expenditure of money, including, but not limited to Impositions (as hereinafter defined), and such default shall continue for a period of ten (10) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant, or in the case of such a default or a contingency which cannot with due diligence and in good faith be cured within ten (10) days, and Tenant fails to proceed promptly and with due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith (it being intended that in connection with a default that is not susceptible of being cured with due diligence and in good faith within ten (10) days, that the time of the Tenant within which to cure the same shall be extended for such a period as may be necessary for the curing thereof promptly with due diligence and in good faith), Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make such payment on behalf of Tenant or expend such sum as may be necessary to perform or fulfill such obligation. Any sums so paid by Landlord shall be deemed Additional Rent.

Section 3.07 – Net Lease . The Fixed Rent hereinabove provided for shall be in addition to all other payments to be made by Tenant as herein provided. It is the purpose and intent of the parties hereto that the Fixed Rent shall be absolutely net to Landlord, so that this Lease shall yield, net to the Landlord, the Fixed Rent and that all costs, expenses and obligations of every kind and nature whatsoever relating to the Demised Premises which may arise or become due during the Term of this Lease shall be paid by Tenant and that Landlord shall be indemnified and saved harmless by Tenant from and against the same.

Section 3.08 – Rent Regulations . If all or any part of the Fixed Rent or Additional Rent shall at any time become uncollectible, reduced or required to be refunded by virtue of any Requirements (including rent control or stabilization laws, however denominated), then for the period prescribed by said Requirements, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the maximum amounts permitted pursuant to said Requirements (but in no event to exceed the amounts which would otherwise be due and payable under this Lease as if such Requirements were not in effect), and Tenant shall execute and deliver such agreement(s) and take such other steps as Landlord may reasonably request to permit Landlord to collect the maximum fixed rent and additional rent which, from time-to-time during the continuance of such legal rent restriction, may be legally permissible (and not in excess of the amounts then reserved therefor under this Lease). Upon the expiration or other legal termination of the applicable period of time during which such amounts shall be uncollectible, reduced or refunded:  (a) the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall become and shall thereafter be payable in accordance with the amounts reserved herein for the periods following such expiration or termination, and (b) Tenant shall pay to Landlord as Additional Rent, within ten (10) days after demand or such longer period as is legally permissible if ten (10) days shall not be lawful, all uncollected, reduced or refunded amounts that would have been payable for the above-said period absent such Requirements.

Section 3.09 – Survival . The provisions of this Article 3 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Landlord’s failure to bill Tenant for Fixed

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Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease shall in no way excuse Tenant from its obligation to pay Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease, or constitute a waiver of Landlord’s right to thereafter bill and collect such Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease from Tenant in accordance with the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 4
USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

Section 4.01 – Use .

(a)   Subject to the provisions of Section 4.01(b), Tenant (through any of its agencies) shall use the Demised Premises, for the maintenance, repair and storage of passenger buses, administrative offices and for all other legal purposes (the uses identified in this subsection are hereinafter, the “ Permitted Use ”). Tenant may not use the Demised Premises for any other purposes. If Tenant or an assignee or subtenant of Tenant shall use the Demised Premises for other than a Permitted Use, a default shall be deemed to have occurred under Section 18.01(b).

(b)   In no event shall the Demised Premises be used for any of the following: (i) gambling activities; (ii) conduct of obscene, pornographic or disreputable activities; (iii) offices of an agency, department or bureau of the United States Government or any foreign government, or any political subdivision of any of them; (iv) offices of any charitable, religious, union or other not-for-profit organization; (v) offices of any tax exempt entity within the meaning of Section 168(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any successor or substitute statute, or rule or regulation applicable thereto; (vi) any manufacturing use; (vii) residential facility, single room occupancy facility, hotel, motel, apartment hotel, rooming house, dormitory, however denominated; (viii) restaurant, bar and lounge, tavern, grill, catering facility, dance or social club, theatre, night club, cabaret, disco, amusement center, movie theatre, game room, video or amusement arcade or any other establishment whose primary business is providing food or beverage or on-premises consumption or providing entertainment; (ix) swimming pool, skating rink, dance hall, spa, health club, gym, exercise facility or salon; (x) any retail use, catalog sales or fulfillment center use; or (xi) for any purpose which would constitute a public or private nuisance (each, a “ Prohibited Use ”).

Section 4.02 – Compliance with Requirements . Tenant shall at all times conduct its activities on the Demised Premises in full compliance with all Requirements of any or all of the federal, state, city, county and borough governments and rules, regulations, orders and directives of any and all departments, subdivisions, bureaus, agencies or offices thereof, and of any other governmental, public or quasi-public authorities having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises, and the direction of any public officer pursuant to law, whether nor or hereafter in force (“ Governmental Authority ”).

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ARTICLE 5
IMPOSITIONS

Section 5.01 – Impositions . The term “ Impositions ” shall mean all real estate taxes, assessments, payments in lieu of taxes, water meter and water charges, sewer rentals, excises, levies, license and permit fees, charges for public utilities or other taxes, charges for any prospective easement or agreement maintained for the benefit of the Demised Premises which has been consented to by Tenant, charges or burdens assessed, imposed or becoming a lien upon or with respect to the use or ownership of the Demised Premises or any other taxable interest therein, or upon the Improvements and other improvements erected thereupon; whether any such Impositions are general or special, ordinary or extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen and whether same are imposed by a Governmental Authority or any other taxing authority having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises of every character, kind and nature whatsoever, but shall not include income, intangible, franchise, capital stock, excise, rent, sales, excess profits or gross profits, estate or inheritance taxes of Landlord (unless the same shall be in lieu of “Impositions” as herein defined by whatever name the tax may be designated).

Section 5.02 – Payment of Impositions . Tenant shall, during the Term of this Lease, pay and discharge, as Additional Rent, all Impositions prior to the day any fine, penalty, interest or cost may be added thereto as imposed by law for the non-payment thereof, if such day is used to determine the due date of the respective item; provided, however, that if, by law, any Imposition may at the option of the taxpayer be paid in installments (whether or not interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of such Imposition), Tenant may exercise the option to pay the same in such installments, provided such installment payments are not prohibited by the terms of any Mortgage (as hereinafter defined). From and after the Commencement Date, Tenant shall be designated to receive Tax bills and, if at any time after taxes are issued for any Tax Year, Tenant shall receive a Real Estate Tax bill, Tenant shall furnish Landlord with a copy of such bill. Upon the Expiration Date, Tenant will cooperate in designating Landlord or its designee to receive Tax bills. Tenant shall pay all Real Estate Taxes, as and when due and payable, directly to the applicable taxing authority. Simultaneously with the payment of any of such Impositions directly to the imposing authority, Tenant shall send to Landlord written evidence of such timely payment by Tenant. Landlord shall provide Tenant with timely written notice of any Impositions to be paid by Tenant. A copy of the Imposition invoice or demand from the applicable imposing authority shall be sufficient evidence of the amount of the subject Impositions. Tenant shall also pay or cause to be paid, in the same manner as Impositions are paid, any occupancy taxes arising under or in connection with this Lease. Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay as Additional Rent all penalties, fees, fines, interest, late charges and other similar amounts for the late payment of any Impositions. Tenant shall pay for all utilities directly to the applicable entity.

If at any time during the Term Tenant shall default in the payment of any Impositions, or if required by the holder of any Mortgage, Landlord shall have the right

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to require Tenant (for all or any portion of the remainder of the Term) to pay to Landlord, or to the holder of any Mortgage, in advance, in equal monthly installments, the Impositions estimated by Landlord to be due for the subsequent tax year, such amounts to be held in escrow by Landlord or to the holder of any Mortgage, to ensure the full and timely payment of all Impositions thereafter. Any certificate, invoice, advice or bill of the applicable imposing authority of nonpayment of an Imposition shall be prima facie evidence that such Imposition is due and unpaid at the time or date stated therein.

Section 5.03 – Landlord’s Demand . The provisions of this Article 5 shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease. Landlord’s failure during the term of this Lease to prepare and deliver any Imposition bill, invoice or demand or Landlord’s failure to make a demand for Additional Rent due hereunder shall not in any way waive or cause Landlord to forfeit or surrender its rights to collect any of the foregoing items of Additional Rent which may have become due during the Term of this Lease.

Section 5.04 – Proration of Impositions . Any Imposition, other than an Imposition which has been converted into installment payments as referred to in Section 5.02 hereof, relating to a fiscal period of the taxing authority, a part of which period is included within the Term of this Lease and a part of which is included in a period of time before the Term and/or after the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, shall (whether or not such Imposition shall be assessed, levied, confirmed, imposed upon or in respect of or become a lien upon the Demised Premises, or shall become payable during the Term of this Lease) be apportioned between Landlord and Tenant as of the Commencement Date and/or as of the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, so that Tenant shall pay that portion of such Imposition which that part of such fiscal period included in the period of time on and after the Commencement Date and/or prior to the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease bears to such fiscal period, and Landlord shall pay the remainder thereof, provided, however, that Tenant shall not be entitled to receive any apportionment if there be an Event of Default hereunder.

Section 5.05 – Right to Contest . Only Landlord shall be eligible to institute proceedings to reduce the assessed valuation of the Demised Premises. In the event the Landlord shall obtain a tax refund or reduction as a result of any such tax certiorari proceedings or as a result of any other litigation or agreement involving the relevant taxing authorities (collectively, a “ Proceeding ”), then, provided Tenant is not then in default under the terms of this Lease and after all applicable grace periods have expired and after the final conclusion of all appeals or other remedies, Tenant shall be entitled to the net refund applicable to any period as to which Tenant has paid Impositions pursuant to this Article 5. Tenant’s net refund may be applied by Landlord to any amounts payable to Landlord under this Lease. As used herein the term “ net refund ” means the refund plus interest, if any, thereon, paid by the governmental authority less appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, consultant, architect, printing, administrative and filing fees and all other Landlord costs and expenses of a Proceeding, except for attorneys fees. If Landlord prevails in a Proceeding, Tenant shall pay to Landlord all

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appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, printing and filing fees and all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in connection with any such Proceeding (up to the amount of the tax savings resulting from the Proceeding.

ARTICLE 6
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

ARTICLE 7
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

Section 7.01 – Maintenance of Demised Premises . Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, take good care of the Demised Premises, including without limitation, the roof, structure, exterior and interior walls and finishes, foundations, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewage facilities and drains, drywells, cesspools, pipes, fencing, landscaping, paving, curbing, all alleyways, passageways, vaults, ramps, sidewalks adjoining the Demised Premises (“ Appurtenances ”) and shall keep same in good order and condition and make all repairs thereto, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen as and when needed to keep them in good order and condition. Except as otherwise provided herein, Landlord shall have no responsibility and shall not be required to furnish any services, make any repairs or to perform any other maintenance work in or about the Demised Premises, and Tenant hereby assumes the full and sole responsibility, at its sole cost and expense for same, and for the condition of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to keeping the Demised Premises and Appurtenances, at its own sole cost and expense, in a clean and orderly condition, free of snow, ice, rubbish and obstructions. Tenant covenants to keep Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises free of liens and other foreclosable impositions arising through Tenant and shall have no obligation with respect to liens arising through Landlord. Tenant’s obligations to maintain the Demised Premises shall not extend to conditions caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct of Landlord or Landlord’s employees, agents and contractors, or to repairs necessitated by Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions as set forth in Article 10.

Section 7.02 – Landlord Cure Rights . In the event (a) Tenant fails to maintain the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 7.01 above to Landlord’s reasonable satisfaction or (b) repairs to the Demised Premises or Appurtenances are made necessary by reason of the acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant, its agents, directors, shareholders, officers, employees, subtenants, assignees, customers, licensees or invitees, then in any of such event(s), Landlord may give Tenant thirty (30) days written notice within which to make such repairs, or if such repairs cannot be made within such thirty (30) day period, to commence such repairs within thirty (30) days and diligently pursue them to completion thereafter. In the event Tenant fails timely to make such repairs as aforesaid, Landlord shall be entitled, but shall not be obligated, to make such repairs at Tenant’s expense without incurring any liability to Tenant by reason

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thereof upon reasonable notice to Tenant. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if, in Landlord’s sole, reasonable discretion, emergency repairs are necessary, Landlord may, if Landlord so elects, to make such repairs at any time without notice to Tenant, at Tenant’s expense for all actual and reasonable costs, and shall provide written notice with supporting documentation to Tenant that such repairs are being or have been made on the first business day after commencing such repairs. All reasonable and actual sums expended by Landlord under this Section 7.02 shall be deemed Additional Rent and payable on demand by Landlord. Tenant shall pay all amounts required under this Section 7.02. In the event Tenant has any reasonable objections or inquiries as to the supporting documentation, Tenant may withhold payment as to the disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will be liable for all interest and penalties arising from such non-payment by Tenant, however, Tenant will not be responsible for late payment amounts under Section 3.04. In the event Landlord elects to pay such disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord for the amount paid by Landlord, plus late charges under Section 3.04 as to such amounts commencing from the date of Landlord’s payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any potential civil or criminal liability to Landlord shall not, in and of itself, require Tenant to pay any disputed amounts under this Section 3.05.

Section 7.03 - Shoring . Tenant shall do, or cause others to do, all necessary shoring of foundations, supporting walls and the walls of the Improvements and shall comply with all Requirements with respect thereto and shall do every other act or thing for the safety and preservation of the Demised Premises (including the Improvements and any and all other improvements erected thereon) which may be necessary by reason of any excavation, subsurface construction, remodeling or other building operation upon any adjoining property or street, avenue, alley or passageway.

ARTICLE 8
TENANT’S ALTERATIONS

Section 8.01 - Alterations . During the Term, Tenant shall have the right, without Landlord’s prior written consent but on thirty (30) days’ notice to Landlord, to make any alterations or modifications to the Demised Premises (collectively, “ Alterations ”), provided, however, that within fifteen (15) days after Landlord’s receipt of any such notice, Landlord shall notify Tenant of those Alterations that shall be removed by Tenant at the expiration or other termination of the Lease in accordance with Article 22 of this Lease. Tenant shall obtain all necessary certificates and authorizations required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the Alterations.

Section 8.02 – Plans and Specifications . Prior to performing any Alterations which affect the roof, structure, exterior walls, foundations, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewer facilities and drains, drywells and cesspools (collectively, “ Structural Alterations ”), Tenant covenants and agrees that

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Tenant will provide Landlord with detailed plans and specifications (“ Plans and Specifications ”) satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(a), in accordance with the succeeding Sections of this Article, for the construction of Tenant’s Structural Alterations and Tenant will promptly thereafter proceed diligently and expeditiously to complete the Structural Alterations using licensed, and reputable contractors, architects and engineers, prior to the expiration of all time frames set forth in any building permit issued in connection with the Structural Alterations. Tenant shall provide Landlord with prior notice of the identities of the contractors, architects and engineers.

Section 8.03 – Compliance with Law; Labor Harmony . All Alterations shall be performed and completed in compliance with all applicable Requirements and comply with all zoning laws and ordinances. All Alterations, including without limitation, Structural Alterations, shall be done in a manner, which does not create any labor disharmony or dispute at the Demised Premises.

Section 8.04 – Commencement of Construction of Structural Alterations . Tenant shall not commence any Structural Alterations unless and until Tenant shall have delivered to Landlord:

(a)   Copies of all necessary permits, certificates and authorizations required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the Structural Alterations, together with evidence that such permits, certificates and authorizations have been paid for in full. Landlord shall not unreasonably refuse to join in the application for such permits, certificates or authorizations and shall reasonably cooperate with Tenant, without charge except to the extent Landlord’s participation required is more than de minimus in which case Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord, upon demand as Additional Rent hereunder, a reasonable fee and Landlord’s costs paid or incurred in connection therewith. Landlord shall not be subject to any liability for the payment of any costs or expenses in connection with any such applications, and Tenant hereby indemnifies and agrees to defend and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all such costs and expenses;

(b)   Plans and Specifications for the proposed Structural Alterations satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(a) hereof. Tenant may not materially change the Plans and Specifications without prior written notice to Landlord;

(c)   A contract for the construction of the Structural Alterations in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(b); and

(d)   Tenant shall use its best efforts to obtain an agreement from Tenant’s architect and general contractor to continue to perform for the benefit of Landlord, if Landlord so requests, their respective obligations under their contracts with Tenant in the event of termination of this Lease or upon Landlord’s re-entry upon the Demised Premises following a default by Tenant prior to completion of the Structural Alterations, provided such architect and/or general contractor are paid for their respective services

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in accordance with such contracts.

Section 8.05 – Insurance . At all times during and until the completion of the Structural Alterations, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, maintain, or cause to be maintained, in addition to the insurance required under Article 11 hereof, one hundred percent (100%) completed value builders’ risk insurance; workmen’s compensation insurance covering all persons employed in connection with the Structural Alterations and with respect to whom death or bodily injury claims could be asserted against Landlord or Tenant; and general comprehensive commercial liability insurance for the mutual benefit of Tenant and Landlord expressly covering the additional hazards due to the construction, with combined single coverage limits of not less than Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00) in the event of death or bodily injury or property damage. The policy of general comprehensive commercial liability insurance, in so far as it relates to property damage, shall not contain any restrictive clauses relating to excavating, sheet piling, moving, shoring, underpinning, removal and rebuilding of structural supports or subsurface work or any similar restrictive clauses. The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance provided for in this Section may be affected by an appropriate endorsement, if obtainable, upon the insurance required to be maintained by Tenant pursuant to Section 11.01(d) hereof. All insurance of the character in this Subsection described, shall be effected under valid and enforceable policies issued by insurers of recognized responsibility and which have been approved in writing by Landlord as to qualification of insurers and the amounts of insurance to be written by each, which approval Landlord agrees shall not be unreasonably withheld. The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance policy and the builder’s risk insurance policies above mentioned shall name Landlord and Tenant as the insured as their respective interests may appear and may also include as the insureds, if required by Landlord, any Mortgagee. The loss, if any, under any of the builder’s risk policies above mentioned shall be adjusted by and shall be payable to Tenant and such proceeds paid to Tenant shall be held in trust and disbursed only for the purposes of completing the construction. All such policies or certificates therefor issued by the respective insurers shall be delivered to Landlord. Within ten (10) days after the premium of each such policy shall become due and payable and the amount thereof shall be determined, Tenant agrees to pay said premium or cause the same to be paid, and Landlord shall be furnished with evidence satisfactory to it of such payment. Tenant may satisfy any of the obligations under this Section through self-insurance, the extent and sufficiency of which is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of Landlord and, in any event, Landlord’s benefits and protection under this Section 8.05 shall in no manner be reduced or impaired by reason of Tenant’s self-insurance.

Section 8.06 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 8.07 – Final Completion of Structural Alterations . Tenant covenants and agrees that:

(a)   the construction of the Structural Alterations shall be performed in a

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good and workmanlike manner in accordance with (i) the Plans and Specifications as approved by Landlord; (ii) all applicable permits, certificates and authorizations and building and zoning laws and ordinances and with all other Requirements; and (iii) the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease; and

(b)   throughout the course of such construction and at and after Final Completion of the Structural Alterations (as hereinafter defined), and in connection with any alterations, Landlord’s fee estate in the Demised Premises will be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances arising out of or connection with such construction. Upon completion of the Structural Alterations, Tenant shall furnish to Landlord (i) a certificate from Tenant’s architect certifying that the Structural Alterations have been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications; (ii) copies of either the temporary certificates of occupancy or the permanent certificate of occupancy for the Structural Alterations; (iii) a complete set of “as built” plans within six (6) months after Final Completion of the Structural Alterations; (iv) a survey of the Land showing the Structural Alterations as built thereon certified to Landlord by a surveyor reasonably acceptable to Landlord, provided that the Structural Alterations include additional improvements outside the present footprint of the existing improvements; and (v) evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord of proof of payment in full for the Structural Alterations, including, without limitation, lien waivers in recordable form received from all architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, materialmen and laborers providing supplies and/or performing work in connection with the Structural Alterations. “ Final Completion of the Structural Alterations ” shall be deemed to have occurred on the date when all of the above have been fully satisfied and delivered to Landlord in accordance with the terms hereof.

Section 8.08 [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 8.09 Landlord’s Approval of Plans . Landlord’s retention of the Plans and Specifications or any other action taken with respect thereto by Landlord or any Mortgagee shall not constitute an opinion or representation by Landlord or the Mortgagee as to the sufficiency of said Plans and Specifications or impose any responsibility for the sufficiency thereof upon Landlord or the Mortgagee.

Section 8.10 Plans and Specifications; Construction Contract .

(a)   Plans and Specifications shall be prepared by a licensed architect and which Plans and Specifications shall meet with the approval thereof by any Governmental Authority then exercising jurisdiction with regard to such work and such Plans and Specifications shall be and become the sole and absolute property of Landlord in the event that, for any reason, this Lease shall be terminated.

(b)   The Structural Alterations contract shall be made with a licensed contractor, providing for the completion of all work, labor and materials necessary for completion of the Structural Alterations in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

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ARTICLE 9
UTILITIES

Section 9.01 – Utilities . Tenant shall provide, at its own cost and expense, fuel, heat, water, sewer, electricity, telephone and all other utilities or services required in connection with its use of the Demised Premises. Tenant shall be responsible for all deposits required by the respective utilities for service. Tenant shall comply with all requirements of the utilities supplying said service.

ARTICLE 10
PRE-EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY;
REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

Section 10.01 – Pre-existing Environmental Conditions .

(a)   With respect to any and all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions (as hereinafter defined), Landlord, at its sole expense, shall conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other response actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined), on, from, or affecting the Demised Premises (i) in accordance with all then applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities. Alternatively, Landlord may elect to request Tenant, at Landlord’s sole expense, to directly oversee the response contractor’s work. “Pre-existing Environmental Conditions” means the presence of any Hazardous Materials existing as of the Commencement Date in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, and in, on and under any structure on the Demised Premises.

(b)   The term “ Hazardous Materials ” includes, but shall not be limited to, (i) asbestos in any form, except to the extent such asbestos in its present condition may remain in place pursuant to and in compliance with all Environmental Laws; (ii) urea formaldehyde foam insulation; (iii) transformers or other equipment which contain dialectic fluid containing levels of polychlorinated byphenyls (PCBs) in excess of 50 parts per million; (iv) lead paint; (v) any substance deemed hazardous or toxic, or required to be investigated, disclosed, reported, treated, removed, disposed of or cleaned up by an applicable Environmental Law; (vi) any substance or mixture which is or shall be listed, defined, or otherwise determined by any agency or court to be hazardous, toxic, dangerous or otherwise regulated, affected, controlled or giving rise to liability under any Environmental Law; (vii) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); (viii) radon gas; (ix) laboratory wastes; (x) experimental products, including genetically engineered microbes and other recombinant DNA products; (xi) petroleum, crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquid, liquefied natural gas, other petroleum products, or synthetic gas useable as fuel; and (xii) “source,” “special nuclear” and “by-products” material, as

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defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq.

(c)   The term “ Environmental Law ” shall mean any federal, state or local environmental or health or safety law, regulation or rules, as the same may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Amendments of 1984, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; the Clean Air Act of 1966, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 741 et seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. § 4321; the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.; the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 300(f) et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1471, 1472, 1655m 1801 et seq.; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq.; the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq., and any other rule, guidance or common law which relates to (i) the existence and/or remedy of contamination on property, (ii) the protection of persons, property, animals, or the environment from any exposure to or contamination by Hazardous Materials radiation or other emanations; (iii) the use generation, storage, removal, recovery, treatment, transport, disposal, and control of Hazardous Materials, including hazardous wastes and building materials; (iv) the prevention of, control of, or response to the exposure of tenants, employees or other persons to any Hazardous Material or radiation; or (v) the prevention of, control of, or response to the emission or discharge of Hazardous Materials in the workplace or environment.

(d)   Tenant shall not cause, consent to, suffer or permit the installation or maintenance of any underground storage tanks upon, under or within the Demised Premises.

(e)   Tenant agrees to take occupancy of the Demised Premises on the Commencement Date and to cooperate with Landlord and its response contractors in addressing the Pre-existing Environmental Conditions. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize interruption with Tenant’s business in performing its obligations hereunder.

(f)    Landlord covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tenant, from and against, and pay or reimburse Tenant for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special or indirect

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damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Pre-existing Environmental Conditions or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Landlord, Landlord’s contractor’s or agents, or Landlord’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. During the Term of this Lease, Landlord agrees to require Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises in connection with environmental remediation to maintain insurance in a form and amount as are commonly maintained for such work in cases of properties that are similarly situated, and that Tenant, Metropolitan Transit Authority (“MTA”) and MTA Bus Company (“MTA Bus”) will be named as additional insureds, as their interests may appear, on insurance policies maintained by Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises in connection with environmental remediation. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

Section 10.02 –Environmental Compliance During Period of Tenancy; Requirements of Law .

(a)   In the operation and occupancy of its business on the Demised Premises, Tenant shall promptly execute and comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and requirements (including those which require structural alterations) of and permits issued by the federal, state, county and local government and of any and all their departments and bureaus applicable to the Demised Premises, including, without limitation, those for the correction, prevention or abatement of nuisances or other grievances in, upon, or connected with the Demised Premises during the Term; and shall also promptly comply with and execute all rules, orders and regulations of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters for the prevention of fires at the Tenant’s own cost and expense. The Tenant’s obligations pursuant to this provision pertain solely to conditions that, in whole or in part, arise or develop during the term of its tenancy. Nothing in this paragraph in any way alters the Landlord’s obligations and responsibilities under Section 10.01 for all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions.

(b)   Tenant shall operate and occupy the Demised Premises in compliance with all Environmental Laws. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant shall not cause or permit the Demised Premises to be used to generate, manufacture, refine, transport, treat, store, handle, dispose, transfer, produce or process Hazardous Materials, except in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws or regulations nor shall Tenant cause or permit, as a result of any intentional or unintentional act or omission on the part of Tenant or Tenant’s directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents and contractors, a release of Hazardous Materials onto the Demised Premises or onto any other property. Tenant shall obtain and comply with any and all approvals, registrations or permits required under applicable Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, air quality and fuel storage

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permits.

(c)   In the event a Hazardous Material in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, or in, on and/or under any structure on the Demised Premises is identified at the Demised Premises that is not a Pre-existing Environmental Condition and which occurred, was created or aggravated during the Lease Term (a “Tenant Environmental Condition”), Tenant shall (i) conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Tenant Environmental Conditions in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities.

(d)   In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, at the expiration of this Lease or in the event this Lease is terminated, or Tenant is dispossessed, Tenant shall be responsible with respect to any and all such Tenant Environmental Conditions to (i) deliver the Demised Premises to Landlord in a condition that conforms with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations affecting the Demised Premises including, without limitation, Environmental Laws, and (ii) deliver to Landlord a phase one and, if reasonably necessary, a phase two environmental report and tank testing reports showing no leaks, prepared by an environmental consultant reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, or if commercially reasonable, a no-action letter or closure letter, certifying to Landlord that the Tenant Environmental Condition or Conditions has been appropriately remediated or abated. Nothing in this paragraph, however, alters or relieves Landlord from its obligations under Section 10.01 to be responsible for any and all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions.

(e)   In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, Tenant covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, from and against, and pay or reimburse Landlord for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special and indirect damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Tenant Environmental Conditions at the Demised Premises, including the presence of Hazardous Materials, or the discharge or release of Hazardous Materials, and liabilities under Environmental Laws that arise from actions, conditions, or the disposal or release of Hazardous Materials or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Tenant, Tenant’s agents, or Tenant’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

(f)    If Tenant receives any notice of (i) the happening of any event

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involving the presence, spill, release, leak, seepage, discharge or cleanup of any Hazardous Material on, to or from the Demised Premises, or (ii) any complaint, order, citation or notice with regard to air emissions, water discharge or any other environmental, health or safety matter affecting Tenant or the Demised Premises, then Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of said notice and shall contemporaneously send to the Landlord a copy of any notice sent to any governmental agency.

(g)   During the Term, Landlord or its designee, provided Landlord has a reasonable basis to believe that the Demised Premises has been affected by Hazardous Materials, may, at Landlord’s sole cost and expense, and upon prior notice to Tenant, conduct such investigations and tests as Landlord reasonably deems necessary to determine whether the Demised Premises and the operation thereof are in compliance with all Environmental Laws, provided that any such investigations and tests do not materially interfere with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises or the operation of its business thereon.

Section 10.03 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 10.04 – Environmental Insurance.

(a)   Except as specifically provided in this Lease, neither the maintenance of any insurance policy required under this Lease nor the minimum insurance limits specified herein shall be deemed to limit or restrict in any way the Tenant’s liability for environmental matters under this Article 10.

(b)   With respect to third-party claims arising from or related to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part: (i) the threatened or actual release of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from the Demised Premises; and (ii) any environmental liability or remedial action associated with the Demised Premises for any activities conducted on the Demised Premises; both parties shall be covered and such losses, costs, expenses, claims, demands, obligations and liabilities will be satisfied to the extent environmental insurance provides coverage. This provision shall survive the Lease Term.

ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE

Section 11.01 – Insurance . Tenant may satisfy, in whole or in part, any or all of the obligations under this Article 11 through self-insurance, provided (i) Landlord’s benefits and interests under this Article 11 are not decreased or impaired thereby, (ii) Tenant’s indemnity obligations under this Lease are not decreased or expanded thereby, and (iii) the self-insurance obligation shall not extend responsibility to Tenant for the negligent or willful misconduct of Landlord, or Landlord’s officers, employees, agents, or contractors, or for Landlord’s obligations under Article 10 for any Pre-Existing Environmental Condition, or as to the installation repair, relocation or removal of any

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antennae pursuant to Section 33.01. The Tenant’s obligations as self-insurer shall be governed by the requirements set forth below. Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, during the Term of this Lease:

(a)   Keep all Improvements, building fixtures and equipment (other than Tenant’s trade fixtures and business equipment) and other property on, in or appurtenant to the Demised Premises, or used in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Demised Premises, and all replacements, alterations and additions of or to the foregoing, insured for the benefit of Tenant (except as otherwise specifically noted), Landlord and for the benefit of the Mortgagee (under a standard New York Mortgage Endorsement) and for the benefit of any other party designated by Landlord who has an insurable interest in the Demised Premises, as their respective interests may appear, against all risk of loss or damage, including loss or damage by fire and other perils included in a so-called “extended coverage endorsement” or “multi-peril endorsement”, vandalism and malicious mischief, collapse, lightning, windstorm, hail, explosion, riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, aircraft, vehicles, smoke, and water damage and against such other risks as are normally or customarily insured against by owners or operators of similar properties as Landlord may from time-to-time reasonably request, and containing Replacement Cost endorsements. Such coverage shall be in amounts at all times sufficient to prevent Landlord, Tenant or any additional insured from becoming a co-insurer under the terms of the applicable policies, but in any event in amounts not less than the full replacement value of the Improvements. Tenant shall cause full replacement value to be determined from time-to-time at the request of Landlord, but not more frequently than once every calendar year, by an insurance appraisal or other valuation method reasonably acceptable to Landlord. Such policies shall name Landlord, and/or the Mortgagee, and/or any other party having an insurable interest as Landlord may designate, as loss payee(s).

(b)   If a sprinkler system is located in the Demised Premises or any Improvement located thereon, provide sprinkler leakage insurance in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, and provide and keep in force a sprinkler supervisory, maintenance and alarm service contract.

(c)   Provide boiler and machinery broad form insurance covering fire, damage and explosion in respect of steam and pressure boilers and similar apparatus, if any, located in or upon the Demised Premises in the amount of Five Million ($5,000,000.00) Dollars.

(d)   Provide comprehensive general liability and broad form property damage insurance, written on an occurrence basis, including elevator, escalator, machinery and contractual liability insurance, protecting and indemnifying Landlord, Tenant and others having an insurable interest against any and all claims (including all costs and expenses of defending against same) for personal injury, disease or death and for damage or injury to or destruction of property (including loss of use) occurring on, in or about the Demised Premises, sidewalks, gutters, curbs, vaults or vault spaces appurtenant to the Demised Premises, which insurance shall have a combined single

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limit of not less than Fifty Million and 00/100 ($50,000,000.00) Dollars. The insurance carried pursuant to this Section 11.01(d) shall include coverage for contractual liability, independent contractors’ liability and completed operations liability with a personal injury endorsement covering claims arising out of arrest, false imprisonment, libel, slander, wrongful eviction and invasion of privacy.

(e)   Provide automobile liability insurance covering all vehicles operated or owned by Tenant in connection with the Demised Premises.

(f)    Provide for the benefit of Landlord and any Mortgagee only, business interruption and rent loss insurance in an amount equal to at least the sum of twelve (12) months’ Fixed Rent and Additional Rent (including Impositions), plus twelve (12) months’ insurance premiums and the estimated amount of annual maintenance costs for the Demised Premises.

(g)   Provide workers’ compensation insurance to the extent required by applicable law.

(h)   At any time prior to undertaking and during the duration of any Alteration or any construction or Alteration of any Improvements on the Demised Premises, provide Builder’s Risk All Risk Non-Reporting property insurance for the full replacement value of such Alterations, work and construction of Improvements, with Replacement Cost and Agreed Amount endorsements.

(i)    Provide and keep in force such other insurance covering such risks and in such amounts as may from time-to-time be reasonably required by Landlord or any Mortgagee against any other insurable hazards as are commonly insured against in cases of properties similarly situated.

(j)    Provide garagekeeper’s liability coverage in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, if Tenant provides, directly or indirectly, valet parking or in any other way exercises care, custody or control over vehicles in the parking areas of the Demised Premises.

(k)   Maintain environmental insurance in form and amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord throughout the Lease Term. Tenant shall name Landlord as an additional insured under Tenant’s environmental insurance policy maintained for the Demised Premises.

Tenant agrees that the limits of insurance required by this Article may be increased at the request of Landlord or any Mortgagee consistent with limits of coverage for properties similarly situated provided, however, that in no event shall the limits of insurance be reduced below the amounts of coverage required at the commencement of the Term of this Lease.

Section 11.02 – Evidence of Insurance . Contemporaneous with the execution of this Lease, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and to any Mortgagee and to any other

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party designated by Landlord, duly executed certificates of insurance or endorsements and duplicate original insurance policies reflecting Tenant’s maintenance of the insurance required under Section 11.01 of this Lease, together with proof of payment of the premiums and shall thereafter furnish to Landlord, at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any policies and any renewal thereof, evidence of renewal or continued coverage together with evidence of the payment of premiums thereon. The insurance required under Section 11.01 shall not have any deductible or retention in excess of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars and shall provide that the same may not be otherwise materially changed or cancelled on less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Landlord and any Mortgagee. Landlord shall have the right, to be exercised upon prior reasonable notice to Tenant, to review and copy Tenant’s insurance policies to confirm compliance with Section 11.01.

Section 11.03 – Additional Requirements . Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee shall be named as additional insureds as their interests may appear in the policies of liability insurance described in Section 11.01, but shall nevertheless be protected against all liability occasioned by an occurrence insured against to the same extent and limits as Tenant is protected and insured under said policies, which policies shall provide primary coverage for Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee. All policies of insurance shall be: (i) written as “occurrence” policies, (ii) written as primary coverage and not contributing with or in excess of any coverage which Landlord or any management agent, or Mortgagee may carry, (iii) issued in form acceptable to Landlord by insurance companies reasonably acceptable to Landlord carrying a General Policyholder’s Service Rating of not less than “A/X” as rated in the most current Best’s Insurance Reports (or any successor rating guide acceptable to Landlord), and licensed to do business in New York State and authorized to issue such policy or policies; and (iv) contain an endorsement that Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and all Mortgagees, although named as additional insureds as their interests may appear, nevertheless shall be entitled to recover under said policies for any loss or damage occasioned to their respective servants, agents, employees and contractors by reason of the negligence of Tenant, its servants, agents, employees and contractors. In addition, the policies referred to in Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) shall name Landlord and any Mortgagees designated by Landlord as Loss Payee(s) for all losses, claims and insurance proceeds pertaining to, arising out of, or in connection with the Demised Premises.

Section 11.04 – Payment of Premiums .

(a)   Tenant shall pay all premiums and charges for all of said policies of insurance and, if Tenant shall fail to make any payment when due or carry any such policy, Landlord may but shall not be obligated to, following an uncured Insurance Notice (hereinafter defined), make such payment or procure such insurance coverage (which may be maintained under a blanket policy of insurance maintained by Landlord or any affiliate of Landlord), and the amount paid by Landlord or its affiliate, with interest thereon at the Default Rate, shall be repaid to Landlord by Tenant on demand, and all such amounts so repayable, together with such interest, shall be

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deemed to constitute Additional Rent hereunder. Payment by Landlord of any such premium, or the carrying by Landlord or its affiliates of any such policy, shall not be deemed to waive or release the default of Tenant with respect thereto.

(b)   As used herein, the term “ Insurance Notice ” shall mean a notice with respect to the Tenant’s failure to pay any insurance charges or premiums following the giving of which Tenant shall have ten (10) days to cure such default, provided, however, if the insurance policy or coverage shall lapse by reason of such non-payment, within said ten (10) day period, Tenant’s time to cure shall expire ten (10) business days prior to the lapse of such insurance policy or coverage.

Section 11.05 – Waiver of Subrogation . Tenant shall cause each insurance policy carried by Tenant and insuring the Demised Premises and Tenant’s leasehold improvements, equipment, furnishings, fixtures and contents against loss, damage, or destruction by fire or other casualty, including business interruption, and other special coverages, to be written in a manner so as to provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Landlord in connection with any loss or damage covered by any such policy, including all rights of subrogation. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant and Tenant hereby releases Landlord from any such liability for the amount of such loss or damage. If Landlord procures any casualty insurance concurrent with or supplemental to any casualty insurance procured by Tenant pursuant to this Lease, such policy or policies shall provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Tenant in connection with any loss or damage covered by such policy, including all rights of subrogation.

Section 11.06 – Binding on Subtenants . In the event of any sublease or occupancy by a person other than Tenant of all or a portion of the Demised Premises, irrespective of whether permitted by this Lease or made in violation thereof, all of the covenants and obligations on the part of Tenant set forth in this Article 11 shall bind and be fully applicable to the subtenant or occupant (as if such subtenant or occupant were Tenant hereunder) for the benefit of Tenant and Landlord, but nothing contained herein shall be deemed a consent to such subletting if in contradiction of the terms of this Lease.

Section 11.07 – Tenant’s Supplemental Insurance . The limits of insurance specified in Section 11.01 hereof are the minimum limits of insurance required of Tenant pursuant to this Lease. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from maintaining separate property insurance in respect of Tenant’s personalty, inventory, trade fixtures and business interruption expenses. Except with respect to the insurance required by Sections 11.01(d) and 11.01(j) hereof, Tenant shall not take out separate insurance concurrent in form or contributing in the event of loss with that required by Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) to be furnished by Tenant unless Landlord is included therein as the insured, with loss payable as in this Lease, provided Tenant shall promptly notify the Landlord of the placing of any such separate insurance.

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ARTICLE 12
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

Section 12.01 – Damage or Destruction to Improvements .

(a)   If any Improvements shall be destroyed or damaged by any cause whatsoever, Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord and shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, restore, repair, replace or rebuild the same as nearly as possible to their condition and character immediately prior to the damage or destruction, reasonable wear and tear excepted (“ Casualty Restoration ”).

(b)   Casualty Restoration shall be commenced promptly and prosecuted to completion with reasonable diligence. Landlord shall join with Tenant in the adjustment and settlement of any insurance claim. The net insurance proceeds, if any, payable by reason of such damage or destruction (other than insurance proceeds for the loss of Tenant’s personalty and other than insurance proceeds for loss of Rents, Impositions and/or maintenance, irrespective of whether paid to Tenant or Landlord) shall be paid to Landlord and made available by Landlord for the payment of the cost of the Casualty Restoration and shall be disbursed in the manner provided in Section 12.03.

(c)   Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 12.01(a) and 12.01(b) to the contrary, if all or substantially all of the Improvements are damaged or destroyed at a time when there is fewer than two (2) years remaining in the Term, then at Tenant’s option, to be exercised by notice given within fifteen (15) days following the date of such substantial damage or destruction, this Lease shall be terminated effective as of the date such notice is given, whereupon Tenant shall be released from its obligation to repair or restore the Demised Premises (except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Section 12.01(c)), any insurance proceeds paid or payable to Tenant shall be paid to Landlord free of any claim by Tenant, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to adjust and settle any insurance claim on account of or relating to any such damage or destruction and Tenant shall pay Landlord the amount of any deductible or retention limit under the applicable policy or policies, and pay to Landlord, contemporaneously with such election, the amount of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent payable through the Expiration Date. If Tenant elects to terminate this Lease as aforesaid, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly remove all remaining portions of the Improvements, including all debris, and fill in and level the area to proper grade. Notwithstanding, anything stated herein to the contrary if Tenant self-insures, upon a Casualty in last two (2) years of the Term, or Renewal Term as the case may be, if Tenant elects not to restore, this Lease shall be deemed terminated only upon payment of all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent through the end of the Lease, and payment to Landlord of the cost of restoration of the Demised Premises to the condition existing immediately prior to the Casualty.

Section 12.02 – No Abatement of Rent . Except as otherwise set forth in Section 12.01(c), no destruction of or damage to the Demised Premises, or to any Improvement, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment or other property, shall permit Tenant to surrender this Lease or shall relieve Tenant from its liability to pay the full Fixed Rent or

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Additional Rent payable under this Lease or from any of its other obligations under this Lease. This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like impact.

Section 12.03 – Disbursement of Insurance Proceeds .

(a)   If and for so long as Tenant is not in default of any of its obligations for the payment of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent, and no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is continuing, and Tenant is conducting the Casualty Restoration in accordance with this Lease, the Casualty Proceeds shall be paid out from time-to-time, but not more frequently than once per month, to pay for all work, labor and material installed and completed at the Demised Premises as the Casualty Restoration progresses (subject to Landlord’s approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld), upon the written request of Tenant, which request shall be accompanied by the following:

(i)    A certificate signed by the architect or engineer in charge of the Casualty Restoration, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and Mortgagee, dated not more than fifteen (15) days prior to such request, setting forth:

(A)  that the sum then requested either has been paid by Tenant or is justly due to contractors, sub-contractors, materialmen, engineers, architects or other persons who have rendered services or furnished materials for the work specified, and stating that no part of such expenditures has been or is being made on the basis of any previous or then pending request for the disbursement of the Casualty Proceeds;

(B)   a copy of the requisition(s) submitted by Tenant and/or its contractor(s) setting forth a brief description of the services and materials supplied to and completed for the Casualty Restoration, subtotaled by trade;

(C)   that, except for the amount described in Section 12.03(a)(i)(A), there is no outstanding indebtedness known to the persons signing such certificate, after due inquiry, which is then due for labor, materials, or services in connection with the Casualty Restoration; and

(D)  that the cost, as estimated by the persons signing such certificate, of the work required to complete the Casualty Restoration does not exceed the amount of the remaining Casualty Proceeds, plus any amount deposited by Tenant to defray the expenses of Casualty Restoration;

(ii)   Lien waivers (following completion of any portion of the work), title insurance endorsements or such other evidence, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, to the effect that all work, labor and materials installed and completed at the Demised Premises have been paid for, or shall be paid for out of the amount then

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requested, and that there has not been filed with respect to the Demised Premises, any vendor’s, mechanic’s, laborer’s, materialmen’s or other lien which has not been discharged or record, except such as will be discharged by payment of the amount then requested and a waiver of the right to file any lien in connection with any work or material covered by the requisition and all prior requisitions (all of the documents referred to in this clause (ii) are individually and collectively referred to as “ Lien Waivers ”);

(iii)  dual obligee payment and performance bonds or such other security for the benefit of the Landlord and the Mortgagee in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord and Mortgagee;

(iv)  the written undertaking of each architect, engineer, construction manager, general contractor and major subcontractor to continue performance on Landlord’s behalf under their respective agreements in the event of a default by the Tenant under this Lease;

(v)   complete copies of the construction management agreement, general construction contract, major subcontracts, all change orders, amendments and modifications to each of the foregoing, all plan revisions and supplements and all payment requisitions, Lien Waivers, architect’s certifications and proof of payment for all work, labor and materials and material notices relating to or incorporated in the Casualty Restoration prior to the date of such requisition, provided, however, that any of the foregoing which have been delivered with a prior requisition do not have to be re-delivered with each subsequent requisition, unless the same have been modified or amended; and

(vi)  such other documentation regarding the Casualty Restoration (including concrete, soil, steel, welding and other testing certifications, surveys, engineers certificates, building or other permits, paid invoices, data sheets and the like) as applicable governmental or public agencies, the Mortgagee or a construction consultant or engineer engaged by Landlord or the Mortgagee shall reasonably require.

(b)   Tenant shall, prior to the commencement of the Casualty Restoration, furnish to Landlord and the Mortgagee an estimate of the total cost of the Casualty Restoration certified by the architect or engineer in charge of the Casualty Restoration. If such cost estimate or any subsequent estimate shall show that the cost of completing the Casualty Restoration is in excess of the amount of the Casualty Proceeds then available (a “ Shortfall ”), Tenant shall promptly deposit with the Landlord an amount equal to such Shortfall. The amount, if any, so deposited shall be included in the Casualty Proceeds for all purposes of this Article.

(c)   Upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, Landlord shall pay to Tenant or the persons named in the certificate referred to in Section 12.03(a)(i), from the Casualty Proceeds, an amount equal to ninety (90%)

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percent of the cost of the Casualty Restoration which is evidenced by the request. Upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, at the completion of the Casualty Restoration, the balance of the Casualty Proceeds, to the extent of and as required to complete the payment of the costs of Casualty Restoration, shall be paid to the persons named in the certificates referred to in Section 12.03(a)(i) for the balance of any sums justly due, and upon payment in full for the Cost of the Casualty Restoration, any sums remaining shall be paid to Tenant upon Tenant’s delivery to Landlord of final Lien Waivers and evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord that the Casualty Restoration has been paid in full.

(d)   If the amount of any Casualty Proceeds shall exceed the entire cost of the Casualty Restoration, such excess, upon completion of the Casualty Restoration, and upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, shall be paid to and retained by Tenant.

(e)   If prior to the completion of any Casualty Restoration, this Lease shall terminate or expire for any reason, including a termination by reason of an Event of Default (hereinafter defined), then Landlord shall have the right to receive and retain any Casualty Proceeds to the extent that they shall not have been applied to the payment of the costs and expenses of the Casualty Restoration, and if such termination or expiration shall be by reason other than an Event of Default, Tenant shall thereupon be discharged from any and all obligations to complete such Casualty Restoration provided said Casualty Proceeds are sufficient to complete such Casualty Restoration. If, in such case, the Casualty Proceeds are insufficient to pay the full cost of the Casualty Restoration, Tenant shall pay the amount of any shortfall to Landlord. The provisions of this Section 12.03(e) shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

Section 12.04 – Lease Supersedes . This Lease shall be considered an express agreement governing any case of damage to or destruction of the Demised Premises or any part thereof by fire or other casualty, and Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any other law of like import now or hereafter in force, are hereby waived by Tenant and shall have no application in such case.

ARTICLE 13
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

Section 13.01 – Landlord Consent . Tenant shall not assign, mortgage or encumber this Lease, its interest hereunder or the estate granted hereby, nor sublet or suffer or permit the Demised Premises or any part thereof to be used by others, without the prior written consent of Landlord in each instance.

Section 13.02 – Collection of Rent . If Tenant should assign its interest in this Lease, or if all or any part of the Demised Premises be underlet or occupied by anybody other than Tenant, Landlord may, after default by Tenant, collect rent from the assignee, under-tenant or occupant, as the case may be, and apply the net amount to the Fixed

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Rent and Additional Rent herein reserved, but no such assignment, underletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of this covenant, or the acceptance of the assignee, under-tenant or occupant as Tenant, or a release of Tenant from the further performance by Tenant of the covenants on the part of Tenant contained herein. The consent by Landlord to any assignment or underletting shall not in any way be construed to relieve Tenant from obtaining the express consent in writing of Landlord to any further assignment or underletting.

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Section 13.03 - Recapture .

(a)   If Tenant shall desire to assign this Lease, or to sublet the Demised Premises, it shall, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date of the assignment or sublet, submit to Landlord a written request for Landlord’s consent to such assignment or subletting (“ Tenants Offer Notice ”), which shall contain the following information:  (i) the name and address of the proposed assignee or subtenant; (ii) the terms and conditions of the proposed assignment or subletting; (iii) the nature and character of the business of the proposed assignee or subtenant and its proposed use of the Demised Premises; and (iv) current financial information and any other information Landlord may reasonably request.

(b)   Tenant’s Offer Notice shall be deemed an offer from Tenant to Landlord whereby Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) may, at Landlord’s option, (i) sublease such space from Tenant (if the proposed transaction is a sublease of all or part of the Demised Premises), (ii) have this Lease assigned to it or terminate this Lease (if the proposed transaction is an assignment or a sublease of all or substantially all of the Demised Premises or a sublease of a portion of the Demised Premises which, when aggregated with other subleases then in effect, covers all or substantially all of the Demised Premises), or (iii) terminate this Lease with respect to the space covered by the proposed sublease (if the proposed transaction is a sublease of part of the Demised Premises). Said option may be exercised by Landlord by notice to Tenant within sixty (60) days after a Tenant’s Offer Notice, together with all information required pursuant to Section 13.03(a), has been given by Tenant to Landlord.

(c)   If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to terminate this Lease, then this Lease shall terminate on the proposed assignment or sublease commencement date specified in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice and all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be paid and apportioned to such date.

(d)   If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to have this Lease assigned to it (or its designee), then Tenant shall assign this Lease to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) by an assignment in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, effective on the proposed assignment or sublease commencement date specified in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice. Tenant shall not be entitled to consideration or payment from Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) in connection with any such assignment. If the Tenant’s Offer Notice provides that Tenant will pay any consideration or grant any concessions in connection with the proposed assignment or sublease, then Tenant shall pay such consideration and/or grant any such concessions to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) on the date Tenant assigns this Lease to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee).

(e)   If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to terminate this Lease with respect to the space covered by a proposed sublease, then (i) this Lease shall terminate with respect to such part of the Demised Premises on the effective date of the proposed sublease, (ii) from and after such date the Fixed Rent and

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Additional Rent shall be adjusted, based upon the proportion that the rentable area of the Demised Premises remaining bears to the total rentable area of the Demised Premises, and (iii) Tenant shall pay to Landlord, upon demand, the costs incurred by Landlord in demising separately such part of the Demised Premises and in complying with any applicable laws and regulations relating to such demise.

(f)    If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to sublet the space Tenant desires to sublet, such sublease to Landlord or its designee (as subtenant) shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord at the rental rate per rentable square foot of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent then payable pursuant to this Lease and shall be for the term set forth in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice, and:

(i)    shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Lease except such as are irrelevant or inapplicable, and except as otherwise expressly set forth to the contrary in this Section 13.03;

(ii)   shall be upon the same terms and conditions as those contained in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice and otherwise on the terms and conditions of this Lease, except such as are irrelevant or inapplicable and except as otherwise expressly set forth to the contrary in this Section 13.03;

(iii)  shall permit the sublessee, without Tenant’s consent, freely to assign such sublease or any interest therein or to sublet all or any part of the space covered by such sublease and to make any and all alterations and improvements in the space covered by such sublease;

(iv)  shall provide that any assignee or further subtenant of Landlord or its designee may, at the election of Landlord, make alterations, decorations and installations in such space or any part thereof, any or all of which may be removed, in whole or in part, by such assignee or subtenant, at its option, prior to or upon the expiration or other termination of such sublease, provided that such assignee or subtenant, at its expense, shall repair any damage caused by such removal; and

(v)   shall provide that (i) the parties to such sublease expressly negate any intention that any estate created under such sublease be merged with any other estate held by either of said parties, (ii) any assignment or subletting by Landlord or its designee (as the subtenant) may be for any purpose or purposes that Landlord shall deem appropriate, (iii) Landlord, at Tenant’s expense, may make such alterations as may be required or deemed necessary by Landlord to demise separately the subleased space and to comply with any applicable laws and regulations relating to such demise, and (iv) at the expiration of the term of such sublease, Tenant shall accept the space covered by such sublease in its then existing condition, subject to the obligations of the sublessee to make such repairs thereto as may be necessary to preserve such space in good order and condition.

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(g)   In the case of a proposed sublease, Tenant shall not sublet any space to a third party at a rental which is less (on a per rentable square foot basis) than the rental (on a per rentable square foot basis) specified in Tenant’s Offer Notice with respect to such space, without complying once again with all of the provisions of this Section 13.03 and re-offering such space to Landlord at such lower rental. In the case of a proposed assignment, Tenant shall not assign this Lease to a third party where Tenant pays greater consideration or grants a greater concession to such third party for such assignment then the consideration offered to be paid or concession offered to be granted to Landlord in Tenant’s Offer Notice without complying once again with all of the provisions of this Section 13.03 and re-offering to assign this Lease to Landlord and pay such consideration or grant such concession to Landlord.

Section 13.04 – Landlord Consent . If Landlord shall not exercise its option to terminate this Lease pursuant to Section 13.03(b) above, except as set forth in Section 13.13, Landlord shall not unreasonably delay, condition or withhold its consent to the proposed assignment or subletting referred to in Tenant’s Offer Notice, provided that the following further conditions shall be fulfilled:

(a)   The Demised Premises shall not, without Landlord’s prior consent, have been listed or otherwise publicly advertised for assignment or subletting at a rental less than the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent. However, this shall not be deemed to prohibit Tenant from negotiating or consummating a sublease at a lower rental if Tenant shall first have offered to sublet the space involved to Landlord for the same rent and term by notice given with or after Tenant’s request for consent to the subletting or assignment. Landlord may accept such offer within thirty (30) days from receipt of such request for consent or twenty (20) days after receipt of the offer, whichever is later;

(b)   Tenant shall not then be in default hereunder beyond the time herein provided, if any, to cure such default;

(c)   The proposed assignee or subtenant shall have a financial standing, be of a character, be engaged in a business, and propose to use the Demised Premises in a manner consistent with the extent of the obligations undertaken by the proposed assignee or subtenant;

(d)   No subletting shall end later than one (1) day before the Expiration Date of this Lease or shall be for a term of less than two (2) years unless it commences less than two (2) years before the Expiration Date;

(e)   There should be no more than three (3) subtenants in the Demised Premises;

(f)    Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any actual costs that may be incurred by Landlord in connection with said assignment or sublease, including, without limitation, the costs of making investigations as to the acceptability of the proposed assignee or subtenant, and legal costs incurred in connection with the

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granting of any requested consent; and

(g)   The proposed assignee or subtenant is engaged in a business and the Demised Premises will be used in a manner, which is limited to the Permitted Use.

Section 13.05 - Attornment . Every subletting hereunder is subject to the express condition, and by accepting a sublease hereunder each subtenant shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed, that if this Lease should be terminated prior to the Expiration Date or if Landlord should succeed to Tenant’s estate in the Demised Premises, then at Landlord’s election the subtenant shall either surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord within sixty (60) days of Landlord’s request therefor, or attorn to and recognize Landlord as the subtenant’s landlord under the sublease and the subtenant shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument Landlord may request to evidence such attornment.

Section 13.06 – Counterpart/Insurance .

(a)   Tenant shall furnish Landlord with a counterpart (which may be a reproduced copy) of each sublease or assignment made hereunder within ten (10) days after the date of its execution.

(b)   No sublease shall be valid, and no subtenant shall take possession of the Demised Premises or any part thereof, until there has been delivered to Landlord, both (i) an executed counterpart of such sublease, and (ii) a certificate of insurance evidencing that (x) Landlord and its designees are additional insureds under the insurance policies required to be maintained by occupants of the Premises pursuant to Article 11, and (y) there is in full force and effect, the insurance otherwise required by Article 11.

Section 13.07 – Tenant Liability . Except where Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.3(b) to sublet the entire Demised Premises, notwithstanding any sublease or any assignment and assumption by the assignee of all or any part of the obligations of Tenant hereunder, Tenant herein named, and each immediate or remote successor in interest of Tenant named herein, shall remain liable jointly and severally (as a primary obligor) with its assignee and subtenant and all subsequent assignees and subtenants for the performance of Tenant’s obligations hereunder, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall remain liable to Landlord for all acts and omissions on the part of any assignee and subtenant subsequent to it in violation of any of the obligations of this Lease.

Section 13.08 – Partnership Tenant . If at any time Tenant is a partnership, the following shall apply:

(a)   the liability of each of the parties comprising Tenant shall be joint and several;

(b)   each of the parties comprising Tenant hereby consents to, and

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agrees to be bound by, any written instrument which may hereafter be executed, changing, modifying or discharging this Lease, in whole or in part, or surrendering all or any part of the Demised Premises to Landlord or renewing or extending this Lease and by any notices, demands, requests or other communications which may hereafter be given, by Tenant or by any of the parties comprising Tenant;

(c)   any bills, statements, notices, demands, requests or other communications given or rendered to Tenant or to any of the parties comprising Tenant shall be deemed given or rendered to Tenant and to all such parties and shall be binding upon Tenant and all such parties;

(d)   if Tenant shall admit new partners, all of such new partners shall, by their admission to Tenant, be deemed to have assumed performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed;

(e)   Tenant shall give prompt notice to Landlord of the admission of any partner or partners, and upon demand of Landlord, shall cause each such partner to execute and deliver to Landlord an agreement in form satisfactory to Landlord, wherein each such new partner shall assume performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed (but neither Landlord’s failure to request any such agreement nor the failure of any such new partner to execute or deliver any such agreement to Landlord shall vitiate the provisions of this Section 13.08;

(f)    on each anniversary of the Commencement Date, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord a list of all partners together with their current residential addresses;

(g)   For so long as Tenant shall not be in default under the terms of this Lease, if any partner in Tenant, as now or hereafter constituted, shall resign or retire from Tenant, or shall die, then in any such event the equity partner so retiring, or resigning or the estate of an equity partner or shareholder thereof who has died, as the case may be, shall be released from any liability or responsibility under this Lease from and after the date of such retirement, resignation or death provided that only the first such equity partner or shareholder resigning, retiring, or dying within any given calendar year shall be so released in that calendar year, with any subsequent equity partner or shareholder resigning, retiring or dying within said calendar year being released, in chronological order, in the next-subsequent calendar year or calendar years. Tenant shall give Landlord prompt notice of such resignation, retirement or death; and

Section 13.09 – Profit .          If Tenant shall sublet the Demised Premises to anyone for rents which for any period shall exceed the Fixed Rent payable under this Lease for the same period, Tenant shall pay Landlord, as Additional Rent hereunder, the amount of any rents, additional charges or other consideration payable under the sublease to Tenant by the subtenant which is in excess of the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent accruing during the term of the sublease in respect of the Demised Premises

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pursuant to the terms hereof. The sums payable under this Section 13.09 shall be paid to Landlord as Additional Rent as and when payable by the subtenant to Tenant.

Section 13.10 – Transfers of Interests in Tenant . Any transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of Tenant’s interest in this Lease (in whole or in part) or of a fifty (50%) percent or greater interest in Tenant or of fifty (50%) percent or more of the assets of Tenant (whether stock, partnership interest or otherwise) shall be deemed an assignment of this Lease within the meaning of this Article. If there has been a previous transfer of less than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets, then any simultaneous or subsequent transfer of an interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets which, when added to the total percentage interest previously transferred, totals a transfer of greater than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets shall be deemed an assignment of Tenant’s interest in this Lease within the meaning of this Article.

Section 13.11 – Corporate Reorganization . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.10 hereof, without the consent of Landlord, this Lease may be assigned to (i) an entity created by merger, reorganization or recapitalization of or with Tenant or (ii) a purchaser of all or substantially all of Tenant’s assets; provided , in the case of both clause (i) and clause (ii) , that (A) Landlord shall have received a notice of such assignment from Tenant, (B) the assignee assumes by written instrument satisfactory to Landlord all of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, (C) such assignment is for a valid business purpose and not to avoid any obligations under this Lease, and (D) the assignee is a reputable entity of good character and shall have, immediately after giving effect to such assignment, an aggregate net worth (computed in accordance with GAAP) at least equal to the aggregate net worth (as so computed) of Tenant immediately prior to such assignment or on the date of this Lease, whichever is greater.

13.12 – Metropolitan Transit Authority . Notwithstanding any provisions of this Article to the contrary, without the consent of Landlord, Tenant may sublet, in whole or in part, the Demised Premises to MTA and/or MTA Bus, provided Tenant provides Landlord with a copy of the executed sublease. Sections 13.02, 13.04(b), 13.04(d), 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.09 of this Lease shall apply to such sublease.

13.13 – Non-Compliance with Article . In the event that (i) Landlord fails to exercise any of its options under this Article 13 and (ii) Tenant fails to execute and deliver the assignment or sublease to which Landlord consented within forty-five (45) days after the giving of such consent, then, Tenant shall again comply with all of the provisions and conditions of this Article 13 before assigning its interest in this Lease or subletting the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 14
INDEMNIFICATION

Section 14.01 – Indemnity . Tenant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless Landlord and its affiliates, trustees, agents, members, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns (each, an “ Indemnified Party ”) from and against any

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and all liability and damages and any and all injury, loss, claim, damage or suit of every kind and nature, including Landlord’s reasonable counsel fees and disbursements, to any person, firm, association or corporation or to any property, arising out of or based upon, related to, or in any way connected with, a breach of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, the actions or omissions of Tenant or any Tenant Party or the use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, except that Tenant shall not indemnify Landlord for Landlord’s negligence or willful misconduct or the negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnified Party, or for any Pre-Existing Environmental Condition in Article 10.

Section 14.02 - Notice of Proceedings . An Indemnified Party which becomes entitled to indemnification under this Agreement shall promptly notify Tenant of any claim or proceeding in respect of which it is to be indemnified. Such notice shall be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the Indemnified Party obligated to give such notice becomes aware of such claim or proceeding and shall include a complete copy of all notices, pleadings and other papers related thereto. Failure to give such notice shall not excuse an indemnification obligation except to the extent failure to provide notice adversely affects Tenant’s interests.

Section 14.03 - Conduct of Claim . Tenant shall assume the defense of the claim or proceeding with counsel designated by Tenant; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fully in any claim or proceeding and to retain its own counsel, but the fees and expenses of such counsel will be at its own expense unless (i) Tenant shall have agreed to the retention of such counsel for both Tenant and the Indemnified Party or (ii) the named parties to any action or proceeding include the Tenant and the Indemnified Party and representation of both such parties has been determined in the reasonable and good faith judgment of either party to be inappropriate under applicable standards of professional conduct due to actual or potential conflicting interests between them. In the event the Tenant is defending or prosecuting any claim or proceeding, (a) the Indemnified Party shall not admit any liability with respect to, or settle, compromise or discharge such claim or proceeding without Tenant’s prior written consent, and (b) the Indemnified Party will agree to any settlement, compromise or discharge of the suit, action or proceeding which the Tenant may recommend and which by its terms obligates Tenant to pay the full amount of liability in connection with such claim or proceeding; provided, however, that without the Indemnified Party’s consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, Tenant may only consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not provide for injunctive or other non-monetary relief affecting the Indemnified Party. If Tenant fails to assume the defense of a claim, the indemnification of which is required under this Lease, the Indemnified Party may, at the expense of Tenant, contest, settle, or pay such claim. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, Tenant shall not compromise or settle a claim hereunder without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party

 

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ARTICLE 15
CONDEMNATION

Section 15.01 – Condemnation/Notice . If Landlord or Tenant receives written notice of a Taking (hereinafter defined) or a proposed Taking, it shall promptly notify the other thereof, but no such notice of intention shall confer any rights upon Tenant under this Article, all of which rights shall come into effect only upon the vesting of title in the Taking authority. As used herein, a “ Taking ” shall mean the appropriation, condemnation or taking of all or any portion of the Demised Premises by any governmental or public authority for public or quasi-public use under any right of eminent domain, condemnation or other law, or the giving of a deed in lieu thereof.
Section 15.02 – Material Taking .

(a)   (i)    In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall automatically cease and terminate upon the date that title is vested in the Taking authority and all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be paid up to that date. In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises during the Term, in addition to any award received by Landlord and in addition to all other payments required to be made by Tenant hereunder, and in the event such Taking is effected by the City of New York or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by the MTA, or by New York State on behalf of the MTA, Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional amount equal to twenty-five (25%) percent of the award received by Landlord in the condemnation proceeding (which award, for purposes of calculating the additional amount paid to Landlord, shall not be reduced by such amount). Landlord and Tenant agree that this additional amount represents Landlord’s recovery of its loss of business opportunity and such amount is not a penalty.

(ii)   In the event of a Taking of less than the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as to the portion of the Demised Premises not Taken and Section 15.03 shall apply.

(b)   In the event of a Taking, Landlord and any Mortgagee designated by Landlord shall have the exclusive right to file any claim or to commence any action or proceeding to collect any Proceeds payable out of or in connection with such Taking, except for any separate award to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Section 15.05, and Tenant and everyone claiming by, under or through Tenant waives all right to assert any claim against Landlord or the Taking authority in such proceeding. The term “ Proceeds ” shall mean any award, settlement, compensation or proceeds payable by reason of or in connection with any Taking, including the value of the interests of Landlord and Tenant in the Demised Premises and this Lease, any Improvements made by Tenant and Landlord respectively, the value of all awards for severance and indirect damage, and the right to receive any advance payment or interest thereon. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s own cost and expense, cooperate with Landlord and take all actions and execute all documents reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds, and if Tenant shall fail or refuse to take any act and/or execute any document which is reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds (or any part thereof), then Tenant shall be

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responsible to Landlord for the sum of all Proceeds, including interest at the Default Rate, and for all damages, expenses and fees incurred by Landlord as a result of Tenant’s failure or refusal to act or execute any document as aforesaid, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and suspension of interest by the Taking authority, which sums shall be Additional Rent under this Lease and which Landlord may offset from any share of such Proceeds to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Sections 15.02, 15.03 and 15.04. The provisions of this Section are in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord.

(c)   In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises and a termination of this Lease, all Proceeds shall be paid to Landlord who shall within forty-five (45) days thereafter (or within thirty (30) days following any final determination in any arbitration proceeding pursuant to Section 15.07 hereof, as hereinafter set forth) disburse the net Proceeds of such Taking to Landlord and Tenant in proportion to their interests in the Demised Premises, as follows:

(i)    to the Landlord for the value of the Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises, valuing the Demised Premises free and clear of this Lease and at its highest and best use as of the date of the Taking, except that consideration shall be given to this Lease to the extent it is relevant in determining the highest and best use of the Demised Premises, including Landlord’s reversionary interest, and any consequential damages, including severance damages, out of which Landlord shall pay any sums due any Mortgagee; and

(ii)   provided that no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is then continuing and provided further that there are at least two (2) years remaining in the Term on the date on which title to the Demised Premises is vested in the Taking authority to Tenant for the value of Tenant’s leasehold estate, giving consideration to the terms of this Lease, as though there had been no Taking. Any dispute between Landlord and Tenant concerning the pro rata portions of Proceeds payable to Landlord and Tenant in accordance with clauses (i) and (ii) above shall be promptly submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with Section 15.07 hereof.

Section 15.03 – Taking of Less Than Entire Demised Premises .

(a)   If a Taking involves less than the Entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall terminate as to the area so Taken from and after the vesting of title in such Taking and shall continue as to the remainder of the Demised Premises; provided, however, from and after the date on which possession of the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken, the Tenant shall proceed diligently and in good faith to close in and restore the Improvements. The Fixed Rent shall be reduced as of the vesting date proportionally to account for the area of the Improvements so taken. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a taking of less than the Entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall automatically terminate as to the area so taken by or given to the Taking Authority and shall continue as to the remainder of the Demised Premises. In the event of a Taking of less than the Entire Demised Premises during the Term, in addition to any award

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received by Landlord and in addition to all other payments required to be made by Tenant hereunder and in the event such Taking is effected by the City of New York or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by the MTA, or by New York State on behalf of the MTA,, Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional amount equal to twenty-five (25%) percent of the award received by Landlord in the condemnation proceeding (which award, for purposes of calculating the additional amount paid to Landlord, shall not be reduced by such amount). Landlord and Tenant agree that this additional amount represents Landlord’s recovery of its loss of business opportunity and such amount is not a penalty. From and after the date on which title the possession of the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken, the Tenant shall proceed diligently and in good faith to close in and restore the Improvements.

(b)   Landlord shall be entitled to receive all Proceeds and Tenant shall have no part thereof or claim thereto nor shall Tenant have any claim for the value of the portion of the leasehold estate so Taken. Landlord shall pay all fees, costs and expenses of every character and kind of Landlord incurred in connection with such Taking and obtaining the Proceeds therefor.

Section 15.04 – Temporary Taking . If possession of all or any portion of the Demised Premises shall be Taken for occupancy for a limited period (a “ Temporary Taking ”), this Lease shall continue in full force and effect and Tenant shall continue to pay in full the Fixed Rent, Additional Rent and other charges herein reserved without reduction or abatement. Landlord shall receive out of the Proceeds of such Temporary Taking (and Tenant shall be credited with) an amount equal to the total of the Fixed Rent, Additional Rent and other charges due to Landlord or to be paid by Tenant under the terms of this Lease for the period of such Temporary Taking (less any amounts theretofore paid by Tenant to Landlord) and the balance thereof shall be divided equally between Landlord and Tenant.

Section 15.05 – Tenant’s Claim for Fixtures . In any condemnation proceeding, Tenant may submit a separate claim against the Taking authority for the value of Tenant’s trade fixtures, the cost of removal or relocation, goodwill, inventory, equipment and going concern values if such separate claims are allowable as such and, provided that such Proceeds shall not include an amount of such claims of Tenant, such separate claims shall not reduce the amount of Proceeds otherwise payable to Landlord.

(a)   Section 15.06 – Costs of Taking . Landlord and Tenant shall be solely responsible for their respective legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees, costs and expenses arising out of or in connection with any claim allocable or attributable to any item which each is permitted to separately claim under this Article 15; provided, however, that the Landlord’s legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees and expenses incurred in connection with the collection of any Proceeds pursuant to Section 15.02 shall be allocated and paid by Landlord and Tenant in proportion to the amount of Proceeds disbursed to Landlord and Tenant respectively.

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ARTICLE 16
RIGHT TO INSPECT

Section 16.01 – Right to Inspect . Tenant shall permit Landlord or Landlord’s agents to enter the Demised Premises at all reasonable hours and upon reasonable notice to Tenant for the purpose of (i) inspecting the same; (ii) confirming that Tenant is complying with terms of this Lease; (iii) making repairs which Tenant neglects or refuses to make; (iv) exhibiting the Demised Premises to prospective mortgagees; (v) exhibiting the Demised Premises to brokers and prospective purchasers; and (vi) during the two (2) years preceding the expiration of this Lease, exhibiting the Demised Premises to brokers and prospective purchasers and lessees  (it being understood that Landlord shall have no obligation to do any of the foregoing acts); provided, in each and every case, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts not to unreasonably interfere with the conduct of Tenant’s business at the Demised Premises.

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ARTICLE 17
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ARTICLE 18
DEFAULT PROVISIONS

Section 18.01 - Events of Default . If any one or more of the following events (in this Lease sometimes called “ Events of Default ”) shall happen:

(a)   (i)    if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any Fixed Rent payable under this Lease or any part thereof when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that such thirty (30) day period shall be reduced to ten (10) days after the third (3 rd ) default in any twelve (12) month period, and further reduced to five (5) days if such default occurs four (4) or more times in any twelve (12) month period;

(ii)   if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any Additional Rent or other charges payable under this Lease or any part thereof when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant;

(b)   if default shall be made by Tenant in keeping, observing or performing any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease on Tenant’s part to be kept, observed or performed, other than those referred to in the foregoing subdivision (A) of this Section, which do not expose the Landlord to criminal liability, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant, or in the case of such a default or a contingency which cannot with due diligence and in good faith be cured within thirty (30) days, and Tenant fails to proceed promptly and with due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith (it being intended that in connection with a default which does not expose Landlord to criminal liability, and is not susceptible of being cured with due diligence and in good faith within thirty (30) days, that the time of the Tenant within which to cure the same shall be extended for such a period as may be necessary for the curing thereof promptly with due diligence and in good faith);

(c)   if Tenant shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy and shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file any petition or answer seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein; or

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(d)   if within ninety (90) days after the commencement of any proceeding against Tenant seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, such proceeding shall not have been dismissed or if, within ninety (90) days after the appointment, without the consent or acquiescence of Tenant, of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein, such appointment shall not have been vacated or stayed on appeal or otherwise, or if, within forty-five (45) days after the expiration of any such stay, such appointment shall not have been vacated;

then and in any such event Landlord at any time thereafter during the continuance of any such Event of Default may give written notice to Tenant, specifying such Event of Default or Events of Default and stating that this Lease and the term hereby demised shall expire and terminate on the date specified in such notice, which shall be at least thirty (30) days after the giving of such notice, and upon the date specified in such notice, subject to the provisions of Section 18.03, this Lease and the term hereby demised and all rights of Tenant under this Lease, including all rights of renewal whether exercised or not, shall expire and terminate, as if the date specified in such notice were the day herein definitely fixed for the end and expiration of this Lease and the term thereof.

Section 18.02 - Bankruptcy . Any such proceeding or action involving bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, above set forth in subdivisions (c) and (d) of Section 18.01 of this Article, shall be grounds for the termination of this Lease pursuant to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations of this Article 18, only when such proceeding, action or remedy shall be taken or brought by or against Tenant or any assignee of this Lease, while such Tenant or such assignee is the owner of this Lease.

Section 18.03 – Termination of Lease . Upon any expiration or termination of this Lease, Tenant shall quit and peacefully surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord, and Landlord, upon or at any time after any such expiration or termination, may without further notice, enter upon and reenter the Demised Premises and possess and repossess itself thereof, by force, summary proceedings, ejectment or otherwise, and may dispossess Tenant and remove Tenant and all other persons and property from the Demised Premises and may have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises and the right to receive all rental and other income of and from the same.

Section 18.04 – Reletting of Demised Premises . At any time or from time to time after any such expiration or termination, Landlord may relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, in the name of Landlord or otherwise, for such term or terms (which

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may be greater or less than the period which would otherwise have constituted the balance of the Term of this Lease) and on such conditions (which may include concessions or free rent) as Landlord, in its uncontrolled discretion, may determine and may collect and receive the rents therefor. Landlord shall in no way be responsible or liable for any failure to relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, or for any failure to collect any rent due upon any such reletting.

Section 18.05 - Damages . No such expiration or termination of the Lease shall relieve Tenant of its liabilities and obligations under this Lease, and such liabilities and obligations shall survive any such expiration or termination. In the event of any such expiration or termination, whether or not the Demised Premises or any part thereof shall have been relet, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a sum equal to the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent required to be paid by Tenant up to the time of such expiration or termination of this Lease, and thereafter Tenant, until the end of what would have been the Term of this Lease in the absence of such expiration or termination, shall be liable to Landlord for, and shall pay to Landlord, as and for liquidated and agreed current damages for Tenant’s default, at the election of Landlord, either:

(a)   (i)    the equivalent of the amount of the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent which would be payable under this Lease by Tenant if this Lease were still in effect, less

(ii)   the net proceeds of any reletting effected pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 hereof, after deducting all Landlord’s expenses in connection with such reletting, including, without limitation, all repossession costs, brokerage commissions, legal expenses, reasonable attorneys’ fees, alteration costs, and expenses of preparation for such reletting.

Tenant shall pay such current damages (herein called “ deficiency ”) to Landlord quarterly on the first day of each calendar quarter, commencing with the next succeeding calendar quarter, and Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant each deficiency as the same shall arise. If the Demised Premises or any part thereof be relet by the Landlord for the unexpired Term of this Lease, or any part thereof, before presentation of proof of such liquidated damages to any court, commission or tribunal, the amount of rent reserved upon such reletting shall, prima facie , be the fair and reasonable rental value for the part or the whole of the premises so relet during the term of the reletting.

Nothing contained in this Section 18.05 shall limit or prejudice the right of the Landlord to prove for and obtain as liquidated damages by reason of such expiration or termination, an amount equal to the maximum allowed by any statute or rule of law in effect at the time when, and governing the proceedings in which, such damages are to be proved, whether or not such amount be greater, equal to, or less than the amount of the sums referred to above.

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Section 18.06 – Tenant’s Waiver of Notice to Re-enter. Tenant hereby expressly waives, so far as permitted by law, the service of any notice of intention to enter or re-enter provided for in any statute, or of the institution of legal proceedings to that end, and Tenant, for and on behalf of itself and all persons claiming through or under Tenant (including but not limited to any leasehold mortgagee or other creditor) also waives any and all right of redemption or re-entry or re-possession or to redeem or to restore the operation of this Lease in case Tenant shall be dispossessed by a judgment or by warrant of any court or judge or in case of entry, re-entry or re-possession by lessor or in case of any expiration or termination of this Lease. Landlord and Tenant, so far as permitted by law, hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other on any matters whatsoever arising out of, or in any way connected with this Lease, including but not limited to, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises or any claim of injury or damage. The terms “enter”, “re-enter”, “entry” or re-entry”, as used in this Lease are not restricted to their technical legal meaning.

Section 18.07 – Threatened Breach . In the event of any breach or threatened breach by Tenant of any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to enjoin such breach or threatened breach and shall have the right to invoke any right or remedy allowed at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise as though entry, re-entry, summary proceedings, and other remedies were not provided for in this Lease.

Section 18.08 – Remedies Cumulative . Each right or remedy of Landlord provided for in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other right or remedy provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or the beginning of the exercise by Landlord of any one or more of the rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Landlord of any or all other rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or other law.

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ARTICLE 19
ATTORNEYS’ FEES

Section 19.01 – Attorneys’ Fees . If at any time there shall occur an Event of Default hereunder, and if Landlord shall institute an action or summary proceedings against Tenant based upon such Event of Default and prevail in such action or summary proceeding, then Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the expenses of reasonable and actual attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred by Landlord. The amount of such expenses shall be deemed to be “Additional Rent” hereunder and shall be due from Tenant on demand from Landlord.

ARTICLE 20
WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

Section 20.01 - Waiver . Tenant hereby expressly (i) waives any and all rights of redemption granted by or under any present or future laws in the event of Tenant being evicted or dispossessed for any cause, or in the event of Landlord obtaining possession of the Demised Premises by reason of the violation by Tenant of any of the covenants and conditions of this Lease or otherwise; (ii) waives all rights to stay summary proceedings except in connection with a “Yellowstone” injunction; and (iii) agrees that it shall not interpose any counterclaim in any summary proceeding or any action based on non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from asserting any such counterclaim as a cause of action in a separate action or proceeding, but Tenant shall not seek a consolidation or joint trial of such separate action or proceeding with any summary proceeding or other action or proceeding commenced by Landlord for non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord. Landlord and Tenant hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of them against the other with respect to any matters arising out of or connected with this Lease, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, and/or any claim of injury or damage and any emergency statutory or any other statutory remedy.

ARTICLE 21
NO WAIVER

Section 21.01 – No Waiver. No act or thing done by Landlord or Landlord’s agents during the Term hereby demised shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the Demised Premises, and no agreement to accept such surrender shall be valid unless in writing signed by Landlord. The failure of Landlord or Tenant to seek redress for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of, any covenant or condition of this Lease shall not prevent a subsequent act, which would have originally constituted a violation, from having all the force and effect of an original violation. The receipt by Landlord of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent with knowledge of the breach of any covenant

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of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. No provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord or Tenant unless such waiver is in writing signed by the Party against whom such waiver is to be enforced.

ARTICLE 22
END OF TERM

Section 22.01 – Surrender of Demised Premises .

(a)   Tenant shall, at the expiration or other termination of this Lease quit and surrender to Landlord the Demised Premises, broom clean and in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear and casualty excepted, and the roof shall be free of leaks. Tenant shall surrender all keys for the Demised Premises to Landlord at Landlord’s office, and shall inform Landlord of all combinations of locks, safes, vaults, alarms and other encoded devices or facilities if any, located in the Demised Premises. If the last day of the Term shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the Term of this Lease shall expire on the business day immediately preceding such date.

(b)   All personal property, furniture, furnishings and trade fixtures furnished by or at the expense of Tenant, other than those affixed to the Demised Premises so that they cannot be removed without damage, shall remain the property of Tenant and may be removed by Tenant from time-to-time prior to the expiration or other termination of this Lease. Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing not less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Term specifying any such items of property which Tenant does not wish to remove. If, within thirty (30) days after the service of such notice, Landlord shall request Tenant to remove any of said items, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, remove said items prior to the expiration of the Term.

(c)   In any case where Tenant removes any property or Alterations pursuant to Sections 22.01(a) or 22.01(b), or otherwise, Tenant shall immediately repair all structural damage caused by said removal and shall restore the Demised Premises to good condition at Tenant’s expense, and if Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may do so at Tenant’s cost and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord therefor upon demand for reasonable and actual costs incurred by Landlord.

(d)   Upon failure of Tenant to remove any property in accordance with Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), or upon failure of Tenant to notify Landlord of any property it does not wish to remove from the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 22.01(b), then, as to such property, upon termination of this Lease, Landlord may, at Tenant’s expense: (i) remove all such property which Landlord may require Tenant to remove pursuant  to Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), (ii) cause the same to be placed in storage, and (iii) repair any damage caused by said removal. Tenant shall, upon demand, reimburse Landlord for all of the aforesaid expenses.

(e)   [Intentionally Omitted].

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(f)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 22.01, any items of property or Alterations not removed by Tenant may, at the election of Landlord, be deemed to have been abandoned by Tenant, and Landlord may retain and dispose of said items without any liability to Tenant and without accounting to Tenant for the proceeds thereof.

Section 22.02 - Ownership of Improvements . Upon the termination of this Lease, whether by expiration of the Term or by reason of default on the part of Tenant, or for any other reason whatsoever, all Improvements then located on the Premises including all affixed lighting fixtures, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, pipes, ducts, conduits, wiring, paneling, partitions, railings, mezzanine floors, galleries and the like, shall, except as provided otherwise in Section 8.01, remain upon and be surrendered with the Demised Premises as a part thereof and shall then merge with the freehold estate and become the property of Landlord as a part of the realty, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances or burdens placed upon Tenant’s leasehold estate.

Section 22.03 – Holdover .

(a)   If the Demised Premises shall not be surrendered as and when aforesaid and in the condition required hereunder, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as use and occupancy for each month or fraction thereof during which Tenant continues to occupy the Demised Premises from and after the Expiration Date (the “ Continued Occupancy Period ”), an amount of money (the “ Occupancy Payment ”) equal to one hundred fifty (150%) percent of one-twelfth (1/12 th ) of the aggregate Fixed Rent and Additional Rent paid or payable by Tenant during the first twelve (12) months immediately preceding such holding over. Tenant shall make the Occupancy Payment, without notice or previous demand therefor, on the first day of each and every month during the Continued Occupancy Period.

(b)   The receipt and acceptance by Landlord of the Occupancy Payment shall not be deemed a waiver or acceptance by Landlord of Tenant’s breach of Tenant’s covenants and agreements under this Article 22, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s right to institute any summary holdover proceedings against Tenant, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s rights to enforce any of Landlord’s rights or pursue any of Landlord’s remedies against Tenant in such event other than the payment of Fixed Rent as provided for in this Lease or under law. This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 232-c of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like import.

(c)   No holding over by Tenant shall be deemed nor operate as an extension of the Term of this Lease.

Section 22.04 – Survival . Tenant’s obligation to observe or perform each and every one of the covenants set forth in this Article shall survive the expiration or other termination of the Term.

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ARTICLE 23
BROKER

Section 23.01 – Broker . Tenant and Landlord each represent that to the other that it has dealt with no broker in connection with this Lease other than Lighthouse Real Estate Management, LLC (“ Broker ”). Landlord shall pay Broker any commission earned pursuant to a separate agreement between Landlord and Broker. Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless of and from any and all losses, costs, damages or expense (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by Landlord by reason of any claim of or liability to any broker, other than the Broker, who claims to have dealt with Tenant in connection with this Lease, which indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

ARTICLE 24
QUIET ENJOYMENT

Section 24.01 – Quiet Enjoyment . Landlord covenants that if and so long as Tenant pays the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent and other charges reserved by this Lease, and performs all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed, Tenant shall quietly enjoy the Demised Premises subject, however, to the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 25
NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

Section 25.01 – Non-Liability of Landlord .

(a)   Landlord and Landlord’s affiliates, trustees, agents, members, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns shall not be liable for, and Tenant waives all claims for, loss or damage to Tenant’s business or damage to person or property sustained by Tenant resulting from any accident or occurrence, including, but not limited to, claims for damage resulting from: (i) any equipment or appurtenances becoming out of repair; (ii) injury done or occasioned by wind, rain, fire, storm or other occurrence of nature; (iii) any defect in or failure of plumbing, heating or air conditioning equipment, electric wiring or installation thereof, gas, water, or steam pipes, stairs, porches, railings or walks; (iv) broken glass; (v) the backing up of any sewer pipe or downspout; (vi) the bursting, leaking or running of any tank, tub, washstand, water closet, waste pipe, drain or other pipe or tank in, upon or about the Demised Premises; (vii) the escape of steam or hot water; (viii) water, snow or ice being upon or coming through the roof, skylight, trapdoor, stairs, doorways, windows, walks or any other place upon or near the Demised Premises or otherwise; (ix) the falling of any fixture, plaster, tile or stucco; and (x) any act, omission or negligence of Tenant, any Tenant Party or of any other persons or occupants of the Improvements or of adjoining or contiguous buildings or improvements or of owners of adjacent or contiguous property.

(b)   Landlord shall be under no personal liability with respect to its

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obligations under this Lease. Tenant shall look solely to the equity of the Landlord in the Land and Improvements constituting the Demised Premises for the satisfaction of Tenant’s remedies, and in no event shall Tenant attempt to secure any personal judgment against any individual or any member, principal, partner, employee, officer, director or agent of Landlord by reason of such default by Landlord.

(c)   The word “Landlord” as used herein means only the owner in fee for the time being of the Demised Premises, and in the event of any sale of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall be and hereby is entirely freed and relieved of all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder and it shall be deemed and construed without further agreement between the parties or between the parties and the purchaser of the Demised Premises, that such purchaser has assumed and agreed to carry out any and all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder.

ARTICLE 26
APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

Section 26.01 – Applicable Law and Construction . The laws of the State of New York shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this Lease without giving effect to any principle of such law as would result in the selection or application of law of any other jurisdiction. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Lease shall not affect or impair any other provision. The headings of the several articles and sections contained herein are for convenience only and do not define, limit or construe the contents of such articles or sections. Whenever herein the singular number is used, the same shall include the plural, and the neuter gender shall include the masculine and feminine genders. Neither this Lease nor any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. This Lease shall be given a fair and reasonable construction in accordance with the intentions of the parties hereto, and without regard to or aid of canons requiring construction against the party drafting this Lease.

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ARTICLE 27
BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

Section 27.01 - Binding Effect of Lease . The covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Lease shall, except as herein otherwise provided, extend to, bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Each covenant, agreement, obligation or other provision herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this Lease unless otherwise expressly provided.

ARTICLE 28
NOTICES

Section 28.01 - Notice . All notices to be given hereunder shall be in writing and given by hand delivery, by certified or registered mail, or by recognized overnight courier (e.g. Fed Ex) addressed to either of the parties at the address listed below or at any other subsequent mailing address they may indicate by written notice. Any notice given hereunder by mail shall be deemed delivered upon receipt or rejection of delivery by the addressee.

If to Landlord:

 

Mr. Jerome Cooper

 

 

444 Merrick Road, Suite 370

 

 

Lynbrook, New York 11563

 

 

 

With a copy to:

 

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

 

 

1425 Reckson Plaza, East Tower, 15 th  Floor

 

 

Uniondale, New York 11556-1425

 

 

Attn: Chairman, Real Estate Department

 

 

 

If to Tenant:

 

Assistant Commissioner for Acquisitions,
and Construction Services

 

 

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

 

 

Division of Real Estate Services

 

 

1 Centre Street, 20 th  Floor North

 

 

New York, New York 10007

 

 

 

And

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

 

 

347 Madison Avenue

 

 

New York, New York 10017

 

 

Attn: Director of Real Estate

 

 

 

With a copy to:

 

Office of General Counsel

 

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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347 Madison Avenue

 

 

New York, New York 10017

 

ARTICLE 29
FEE MORTGAGES

Section 29.01 – Landlord’s Right to Mortgage . Nothing herein contained shall limit Landlord’s right to place any mortgage on the interest of Landlord in the Demised Premises including, without limitation, any modifications, consolidations, extensions, renewals and replacements thereof (“ Mortgage ”).

Section 29.02 – Mortgagee’s Right to Cure . If any act or omission of Landlord would give Tenant the right, immediately or after lapse of a period of time, to cancel or terminate this Lease, or to abate the payment of rent or to claim a partial or total eviction, Tenant shall not exercise such right (a) until it has given written notice of such act or omission to Landlord and the holder of each Mortgage; provided the name and address of the holder of any such Mortgage shall previously have been furnished to Tenant, and (b) until thirty (30) days shall have elapsed following the giving of such notice if the same can be remedied within such thirty (30) day period or if the same cannot be remedied within thirty (30) days until a reasonable period of time has elapsed to cure provided such cure has commenced within the thirty (30) day period, and, further, provided the holder of such Mortgage shall with due diligence continue to remedy such act or omission.

Section 29.03 – Tenant’s Attornment . If the holder of any Mortgage, or any designee of any such holder, shall succeed to the rights of Landlord under this Lease, whether through possession or foreclosure action or delivery of a new lease or deed, then Tenant shall automatically attorn to and recognize such party so succeeding to Landlord’s rights (“ Successor Landlord ”) as Tenant’s landlord under this Lease and shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument (“ Attornment Agreement ”) that such Successor Landlord may reasonably request to evidence such Attornment. Upon such Attornment, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as a direct lease between the Successor Landlord and Tenant upon all of the terms, conditions and covenants as are set forth in this Lease, except that the Successor Landlord shall not (a) be liable for any previous act or omission of Landlord under this Lease; (b) be subject to any offset, not expressly provided for in this Lease, which theretofore shall have accrued to Tenant against Landlord; (c) be bound by any previous modification of this Lease or by any previous prepayment of more than one (1) month’s rent, unless such modification or prepayment shall have been expressly approved in writing by the holder of the Mortgage; or (d) be obligated to make any improvements to, or perform any work at, or furnish any services to, the Demised Premises.

Section 29.04 – Priority of Lease . This Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder are and shall be subject and subordinate to every underlying lease, the rights of the overlandlord or overlandlords under each underlying lease, all Mortgages heretofore or

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hereafter placed on or affecting any underlying lease, alone or with other property, and to all advances heretofore or hereafter made under such leasehold mortgage, and to the lien of all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such leasehold mortgage, and (b) any Mortgage now or hereafter affecting the Demised Premises or any part or parts of such real property, or such real property and other property, and to each advance made or hereafter to be made under any such Mortgage and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such underlying lease or leases and/or Mortgages. In confirmation of such subordination, Tenant shall execute and deliver promptly any certificate reasonably approved by Tenant’s counsel that Landlord or its successors in interest may reasonably request.

ARTICLE 30
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

Section 30.01 – Tenant’s Estoppel Certificate . Tenant shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Landlord, execute and deliver to Landlord a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Tenant has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Landlord reasonably requests.

Section 30.02 – Landlord’s Estoppel Certificate . Landlord shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Tenant, execute and deliver to Tenant a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Landlord has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Tenant reasonably requests.

ARTICLE 31
REPRESENTATIONS

Section 31.01 – Tenant’s Representations . Tenant represents and warrants that:

(a)   Tenant is a municipal corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease. The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Tenant.
(b)   The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of Tenant’s

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governing organization documents or under any term or condition of any contract, agreement, lease or instrument to which Tenant is a party or by which Tenant is bound or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Tenant.
(c)   There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Tenant which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.
The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the date hereof and as of the Commencement Date.

Section 31.02 – Landlord’s Representations . Landlord represents and warrants that:

(a)   Landlord is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate properties, to carry on its business as now conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease. The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Landlord.
(b)   The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Landlord or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Landlord.
(c)   There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Landlord which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.

(d)   The shareholder of the Landlord is Green Bus Lines Inc. and the officers of the Landlord are as follows: Jerome Cooper, President; Stephen Eagar, Vice President; and Stan Brettschneider, Secretary and Treasurer. The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the date hereof and as of the Commencement Date.

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ARTICLE 32
MISCELLANEOUS

Section 32.01 - Taxes . Tenant shall be responsible for any taxes, including, but not limited to, New York State transfer taxes, payable by reason of the execution of this Lease. Landlord shall complete and sign any required tax return.

Section 32.02 – Venue; Service of Process . Landlord and Tenant and any subtenant under this Lease, hereby expressly consent to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the County of Queens (or any successor thereto), the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the United States District Court with respect to any action or proceeding between Landlord and Tenant or such party with respect to this Lease or any rights or obligations of either party pursuant to or in connection with this Lease, and each of such subtenant, Landlord and Tenant agree that venue shall lie in Queens County. Tenant and any subtenant further waive any and all rights to commence any such action or proceeding against Landlord before any other court. Without limiting any other methods of obtaining jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction of the Tenant in any action or proceeding may be obtained within and without the jurisdiction of any court located in the State of New York, and that process or notice of motion or other application in connection with such action or proceeding may be served upon the Tenant by registered or certified mail at the last known address of the Tenant, whether such address be within or without the jurisdiction of any such court, and service shall be deemed complete three (3) business days after when mailed even if delivery is refused by the addressee.
Section 32.03 – Lease Not an Offer . The submission of this Lease to Tenant shall not be construed as an offer, nor shall Tenant have any rights with respect thereto or the Demised Premises unless and until Landlord shall execute a counterpart of this Lease and deliver the same to Tenant. Until such execution and delivery, any action taken or expense incurred by Tenant in connection with this Lease or the Demised Premises shall be solely at Tenant’s own risk and account.

Section 32.04 - Memorandum of Lease . This Lease shall not be recorded by Landlord or Tenant. At the request of either party, Landlord and Tenant shall execute and deliver to the other party a short form memorandum of lease in form for recording. Such memorandum of lease shall not set forth any of the financial terms of this Lease and shall set forth the Initial Term of this Lease and shall provide that the memorandum of lease shall automatically expire at the Expiration Date of the Term.

Section 32.05 – No Waiver . Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, the failure of Landlord to enforce its rights for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease, or any of the rules and regulations, shall not constitute a waiver thereof, and Landlord shall have all remedies provided herein and by applicable law with respect to any subsequent act which would have originally constituted a violation. The receipt by Landlord or the payment by Tenant, as the case may be, of rent with knowledge of the

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breach of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, no provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord unless such waiver be in a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement shall be enforced. The remedies provided in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall not in any way abridge, modify or preclude any other rights or remedies to which Landlord may be entitled under this Lease, at law or in equity.

Section 32.06 – Landlord’s Consent . In any instance in which Landlord’s consent, approval or other action or exercise of judgment or discretion shall be made or shall be required by this Lease, or otherwise requested by Tenant, and Tenant disputes Landlord’s reasonableness in granting, exercising, delaying or withholding the same, Tenant in no event shall be entitled to make, nor shall Tenant make, any claim for, and Tenant hereby waives, any claim for damages or any remedy not specifically authorized herein; nor shall Tenant claim any damages by way of setoff, counterclaim or defense but Tenant’s sole remedy shall be an action or proceeding to enforce any such provision, or for specific performance or declaratory judgment.

Section 32.07 – Counterparts . This Lease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

ARTICLE 33
ROOF RIGHTS; AIR RIGHTS

Section 33.01 – Roof Rights . Provided that Landlord does not interfere with Tenant’s use of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall retain rights to utilize the roof and/or to lease rights to utilize the roof for the installation, relocation or repair of transmitting/receiving antennae. Landlord shall require Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises regarding the installation, relocation or repair of the antennae to maintain insurance in a form and amount as are commonly maintained for such work in cases of properties that are similarly situated, and further provided that Tenant, MTA and MTA Bus are named as additional insureds, as their interest may appear (during the Term of this Lease) on insurance policies maintained by those contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises regarding the installation, relocation or repair of the antennae. Landlord shall, at its expense, be responsible for obtaining all permits from all applicable agencies in connection with utilization of the roof. Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord in performing any alterations required to permit use of the roof by Landlord. Landlord shall be responsible to make any roof repairs necessitated by Landlord’s use of the roof. If it is reasonably determined by the Tenant that Landlord’s antennae interferes with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall relocate the antennae within a reasonable time after being notified by Tenant.

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Section 33.02 – Air Rights .

(a)   Landlord shall retain air rights and transferable development rights (collectively “Air Rights”) to the Demised Premises. Subject to the provisions of this Section 33.02 Landlord may transfer any and all Air Rights, either to a non-related party or an affiliate, provided Landlord’s affiliate is an adjoining property owner (if the adjoining ownership requirement is then existing under the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York) and further provided that the offer to purchase the Air Rights is a bona fide offer. Prior to transferring any Air Rights, Landlord shall transmit a written notice to Tenant (the “Air Rights Request Notice”) setting forth the material terms of the proposed transfer (the “Material Terms”), no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the effective date of such transfer. Tenant may by written notice to Landlord (the “Air Rights Response Notice”) within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the Air Rights Request Notice elect to either (i) approve the transfer, (ii) purchase the Air Rights on the Material Terms, (iii) terminate the Lease or (iv) disapprove the transfer, in which event Tenant, contemporaneously with the transmittal of the Air Rights Response Notice, shall pay Landlord an amount equal to the Air Rights Payment (as hereinafter defined). In the event Tenant elects either (ii) or (iii) above, Landlord by written notice (the “Air Rights Withdrawal Notice”) transmitted within thirty (30) days of Landlord’s receipt of the Air Rights Response Notice, may withdraw the Air Rights Request Notice and Tenant shall have no right to acquire the Air Rights or terminate the Lease, as the case may be. In the event Tenant elects (ii) above, and Landlord does not transmit an Air Rights Withdrawal Notice within the required time period, Tenant may assign its right to acquire the Air Rights to the New York City Economic Development Corporation (“EDC”).

(b)   The Air Rights Payment shall be the amount equal to the consideration stated in the Air Rights Request Notice multiplied by an amount equal to the Prime Rate plus 3%, payable monthly for the balance of the Term and all Renewal Terms, which Air Rights Payment shall be increased in the same percentage and contemporaneously with the increased Fixed Rent under Section 3.01. If Tenant does not respond to Landlord’s Air Rights Request Notice within forty-five (45) days of Tenant’s receipt of the Air Rights Request Notice, Tenant shall be deemed to have approved the Transfer. Landlord shall not seek Tenant’s approval for the transfer of Air Rights for the first five (5) years of the Term and for the first two (2) years of each Renewal Term. Landlord is permitted to transfer Air Rights during the last five (5) years of the last Renewal Term without seeking Tenant’s approval. If a Renewal Option is not exercised, Landlord shall not be required to seek Tenant’s approval to transfer Air Rights. Under no circumstances will the use of any Air Rights by Landlord or its transferee interfere with the Tenant’s current operations.

ARTICLE 34
INVESTIGATIONS

Section 34.01 – Cooperation . The parties to this agreement agree to cooperate fully and faithfully with any investigation, audit or inquiry conducted by a State of New York (State) or City of New York (City) governmental agency or authority that is empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to examine witnesses under oath, or conducted by the Inspector General of a

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governmental agency that is a party in interest to the transaction, submitted bid, submitted proposal, contract, lease, permit, or license that is the subject of the investigation, audit or inquiry.

Section 34.02 - Testimony

(a)   If any person who has been advised that his or her statement, and any information from such statement, will not be used against him or her in any subsequent criminal proceeding refuses to testify before a grand jury or other governmental agency or authority empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to examine witnesses under oath concerning the award of or performance under any transaction, agreement, lease, permit, contract, or license entered into with the City, the State, or any political subdivision or public authority thereof, or the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, or any local development corporation within the City, or any public benefit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, or;

(b)   If any person refuses to testify for a reason other than the assertion of his or her privilege against self-incrimination in an investigation, audit or inquiry conducted by a City or State governmental agency or authority empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to take testimony under oath, or by the Inspector General of the governmental agency that is a party in interest in, and is seeking testimony concerning the award of, or performance under, any transaction, agreement, lease, permit contract, or license entered into with the City, the State, or any political subdivision thereof or any local development corporation within the City, then;

Section 34.03 – Failure to Testify . The commissioner or agency head whose agency is a party in interest to the transaction, submitted bid, submitted proposal, contract, lease, permit, or license shall convene a hearing, upon not less than five (5) days written notice to the parties involved to determine if any penalties should attach for the failure of a person to testify.

Section 34.04 - Penalties . The penalties which may attach after a final determination by the commissioner or agency head may include but shall not exceed:

(a)   The disqualification for a period not to exceed five (5) years from the date of an adverse determination for any person, or any entity of which such person was a member at the time the testimony was sought, from submitting bids for, or transacting business with, or entering into or obtaining any contract, lease, permit or license with or from the City; and/or

(b)   The cancellation or termination of any and all such existing City contracts, leases, permits or licenses that the refusal to testify concerns and that have not been assigned as permitted under this agreement, nor the proceeds of which pledged, to an unaffiliated and unrelated institutional lender for fair value prior to the issuance of the

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notice scheduling the hearing, without the City incurring any penalty or damages on account of such cancellation or termination; monies lawfully due for goods delivered, work done, rentals, or fees accrued prior to the cancellation or termination shall be paid by the City.

Section 34.05 – Agency Considerations . The commissioner or agency head shall consider and address in reaching his or her determination and in assessing an appropriate penalty the factors in paragraphs (a) and (b) below. He or she may also consider, if relevant and appropriate, the criteria established in paragraphs (c) and (d) below in addition to any other information which may be relevant and appropriate:

(a)   The party’s good faith endeavors or lack thereof to cooperate fully and faithfully with any governmental investigation or audit, including but not limited to the discipline, discharge, or disassociation of any person failing to testify, the production of accurate and complete books and records, and the forthcoming testimony of all other members, agents, assignees or fiduciaries whose testimony is sought.

(b)   The relationship of the person who refused to testify to any entity that is a party to the hearing, including, but not limited to, whether the person whose testimony is sought has an ownership interest in the entity and/or the degree of authority and responsibility the person has within the entity.

(c)   The nexus of the testimony sought to the subject entity and its contracts, leases, permits or licenses with the City.

(d)   The effect a penalty may have on an unaffiliated and unrelated party or entity that has a significant interest in an entity subject to penalties under 1.4 above, provided that the party or entity has given actual notice to the commissioner or agency head upon the acquisition of the interest, or at the hearing called for in 1.3(a) above gives notice and proves that such interest was previously acquired. Under either circumstance the party or entity must present evidence at the hearing demonstrating the potential adverse impact a penalty will have on such person or entity.

Section 34.06 - Definitions .

(a)   The term “license” or “permit” as used herein shall be defined as a license, permit, franchise or concession not granted as a matter of right.

(b)   The term “person” as used herein shall be defined as any natural person doing business alone or associated with another person or entity as a partner, director, officer, principal or employee.

(c)   The term “entity” as used herein shall be defined as any firm, partnership, corporation, association, or person that receives monies, benefits, licenses, leases, or permits from or through the City or otherwise transacts business with the City.

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(d)   The term “member” as used herein shall be defined as any person associated with another person or entity as a partner, director, officer, principal or employee.

Section 34.07 - Termination . In addition to and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Commissioner or agency head may in his or her sole discretion terminate this Agreement upon not less than three (3) days written notice in the event contractor fails to promptly report in writing to the Commissioner of Investigation of the City of New York any solicitation of money, goods, requests for future employment of other benefit or thing of value, by or on behalf of any employee of the City or other person, firm, corporation or entity for any purpose which may be related to the procurement or obtaining of this Lease by the Landlord, or affecting the performance of this Lease.

ARTICLE 35
SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Section 35.01 – Significant Related Party Transactions . Landlord shall be required to disclose and notify Tenant of any transactions with significant related parties, including subsidiaries and affiliates of Landlord, the costs of which are charged to Tenant as Rent or Additional Rent. Landlord shall provide Tenant with written notice of such transactions upon submission of invoices for rent or at the end of the calendar year in which the transactions to be billed as rent were performed by significant related parties. When such transactions occur, prices of same must be in line with normal industry practice in New York City. Landlord’s failure to notify Tenant of such related party transactions shall result in a disallowance of such costs that would otherwise be billed as Rent. If such related party transactions occurred and were disclosed, but it is found by Tenant that the costs thereof exceed normal industry costs in an arms length third party transaction in New York City, then such excessive charges shall be disallowed.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement of Lease as of the day and year first above written.

GREEN BUS HOLDING CORP., Landlord

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Jerome Cooper

 

 

President

 

 

 

 

 

THE CITY OF NEW YORK,

 

Tenant

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By:

 

/s/ Lori Fierstein

 

 

 

Name:

Lori Fierstein

 

 

 

Title:

Deputy Commissioner

 

 

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Exhibit 10.6

AGREEMENT OF LEASE

BETWEEN

JAMAICA BUS HOLDING CORP., Landlord

AND

THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Tenant

 

PREMISES

114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard

Jamaica, New York

Section 4, Block 12327, Lots 1, 8 & 30




 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1
DEMISED PREMISES

 

1

 

 

 

ARTICLE 2
TERM

 

2

 

 

 

ARTICLE 3
RENT

 

3

 

 

 

ARTICLE 4
USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

 

7

 

 

 

ARTICLE 5
IMPOSITIONS

 

8

 

 

 

ARTICLE 6
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

 

10

 

 

 

ARTICLE 7
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

 

10

 

 

 

ARTICLE 8
TENANT’S ALTERATIONS

 

12

 

 

 

ARTICLE 9
UTILITIES

 

16

 

 

 

ARTICLE 10
PRE EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS; ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY; REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

 

16

 

 

 

ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE

 

21

 

 

 

ARTICLE 12
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

 

25

 

 

 

ARTICLE 13
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

 

29

 




 

ARTICLE 14
INDEMNIFICATION

 

36

 

 

 

ARTICLE 15
CONDEMNATION

 

37

 

 

 

ARTICLE 16
RIGHT TO INSPECT

 

40

 

 

 

ARTICLE 17
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

 

41

 

 

 

ARTICLE 18
DEFAULT PROVISIONS

 

41

 

 

 

ARTICLE 19
ATTORNEYS’ FEES

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 20
WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 21
NO WAIVER

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 22
END OF TERM

 

46

 

 

 

ARTICLE 23
BROKER

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 24
QUIET ENJOYMENT

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 25
NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 26
APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

 

49

 

 

 

ARTICLE 27
BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

 

50

 

 

 

ARTICLE 28
NOTICES

 

50

 

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ARTICLE 29
FEE MORTGAGES

 

51

 

 

 

ARTICLE 30
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

 

52

 

 

 

ARTICLE 31
REPRESENTATIONS

 

52

 

 

 

ARTICLE 32
MISCELLANEOUS

 

54

 

 

 

ARTICLE 33
ROOF RIGHTS; AIR RIGHTS

 

55

 

 

 

ARTICLE 34
INVESTIGATIONS

 

57

 

 

 

ARTICLE 35
SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

59

 

 

 

List of Schedules

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule A - Description of the Real Property

 

 

 

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AGREEMENT OF LEASE

AGREEMENT OF LEASE (the “ Lease ”) made as of the       day of               , 2005 between JAMAICA BUS HOLDING CORP., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with offices located at 444 Merrick Road, Suite 370, Lynbrook, New York 11563, Attention:  Jerome Cooper (the “ Landlord ”), and THE CITY OF NEW YORK, a municipal corporation of the State of New York, acting through the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, with offices located at One Centre Street, New York, New York 10007 (the “ Tenant ”).

ARTICLE 1
DEMISED PREMISES

Section 1.01 - Description of Demised Premises . In consideration of and subject to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations set forth in this Lease, Landlord has agreed to demise and lease unto Tenant and Tenant has agreed to hire and take from Landlord that certain parcel of real property known as 114-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, County of Queens and State of New York, as more particularly described on Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof (the “ Land ”), together with all buildings and improvements erected or to be erected thereon (the “ Improvements ”), and together with all of Landlord’s right, title and interest in all easements, rights and other matters appurtenant to the Land or the Improvements and in and to any land lying in the bed of any roads adjacent to the Land, except that rights to use the roof, air rights and transferable development rights are specifically excluded and shall not be demised or leased to Tenant under this Lease subject to the provisions of Article 33 hereof (such Land, Improvements, easements and rights being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Demised Premises ”).

Section 1.02 – Condition of Demised Premises . Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it shall hire and take the Demised Premises from Landlord in its present state of title, subject to all existing liens, charges, encumbrances and any other matters affecting title. Except as specifically set forth in this Lease, Tenant agrees to accept the Demised Premises “as is,” in the existing condition and state of repair as of the date hereof and without recourse to Landlord. Tenant further agrees that no representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, have been made by or on behalf of Landlord and Tenant has not relied on any representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, in respect of the Demised Premises or in respect of the condition thereof or the present or future use or occupation that may be made thereof, the zoning or other Requirements (as hereinafter defined), transferable development rights, encumbrances thereon, appurtenances, or title thereto (except as may be expressly set forth in this Lease). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant has not relied on any representations or warranties other than as expressly set forth herein as to (1) the current or future real estate tax liability, assessment or valuation of the Demised Premises, (2) the potential qualification of the Demised Premises for any and all

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benefits conferred by federal, state or municipal laws, whether for subsidies, special real estate tax treatment, insurance, mortgages, or any other benefits, whether similar or dissimilar to those enumerated, (3) the compliance of the Demised Premises, in its current or any future state, with applicable zoning ordinances and the ability to obtain a change in the zoning or a variance with respect to the Demised Premises’ non-compliance, if any, with said zoning ordinances, (4) the availability of any financing for the purchase, alteration or operation of the Demised Premises from any source, (5) the current or future use of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to, the Demised Premises’ use for residential or commercial purposes, (6) the present or future structural and physical condition of any building, (7) the presence or absence of any Requirements and any violations thereof, and (8) the presence or absence of any Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined), and the compliance or non-compliance with any Environmental Laws (as hereinafter defined). Landlord shall in no event whatsoever be liable for any latent or patent defects in the Demised Premises. Requirements shall mean any and all present and future laws, rules, orders, ordinances, regulations, statutes and requirements of any Governmental Authority (as hereinafter defined) relating in any way to the Demised Premises.

 

ARTICLE 2
TERM

Section 2.01 –Term . This Lease shall be for a term (the “ Term ”) of twenty-one (21) years, which shall commence on the date (the “ Commencement Date ”) of the closing under that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Landlord or its parent and Tenant of even date and shall end at midnight on the day which is the twenty-first (21 st ) anniversary of the Commencement Date (the “ Expiration Date ”), unless such Term shall sooner cease or expire as hereinafter provided. This Lease shall be of no force and effect if the closing under that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Landlord or its parent and Tenant of even date does not occur.

Section 2.02 – Renewal Option . Tenant shall have the right and option (“ Renewal Option ”) to renew the Term of this Lease for two (2) successive periods of fourteen (14) years each (each, a “ Renewal Term ”). Tenant shall give notice to Landlord of Tenant’s exercising of such option (each a “ Renewal Notice ”) not later than twelve (12) months prior to the then effective Expiration Date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with respect to giving of the Renewal Notice by Tenant to Landlord; provided, however, that the Renewal Notice shall be validly and effectively given only if, on the date that Tenant shall exercise its Renewal Option (the “ Exercise Date ”) this Lease shall not have been previously terminated or cancelled and there shall be no uncured Event of Default. If Tenant shall validly exercise its Renewal Option in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.02, this Lease shall be deemed to be extended pursuant to the Renewal Notice, subject to the provisions of this Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 2.02, if on the commencement of a Renewal Term there shall be an uncured Event of Default, then Landlord, in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion, may elect, by written notice to

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Tenant, to void Tenant’s exercise of the Renewal Option, in which case Tenant’s exercise of the Renewal Option shall be of no force or effect, and the Term shall end on the Expiration Date of this Lease, unless sooner cancelled or terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Lease or by law. The applicable Renewal Term shall commence on the day following the then effective Expiration Date and shall end at midnight on the date that is fourteen (14) Lease Years thereafter. All of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect during the applicable Renewal Term, except that during the first Renewal Term, Tenant shall have an option to extend the Term of this Lease for one (1) Renewal Term pursuant to this Article, and during the last Renewal Term, Tenant shall have no further right to extend the Term of this Lease.

ARTICLE 3
RENT

Section 3.01 - Fixed Rent .

(a)           Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the Term as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-5

 

$

1,515,000.00

 

$

126,250.00

 

6-10

 

1,666,500.00

 

138,875.00

 

11-15

 

1,833,150.00

 

152,762.50

 

16-20

 

2,016,465.00

 

168,038.75

 

21

 

2,218,112.00

 

184,842.67

 

 

(b)           Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the first Renewal Term, if exercised, as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-4

 

$

2,218,112.00

 

$

184,842.67

 

5-9

 

2,439,923.00

 

203,326.89

 

10-14

 

2,683,915.00

 

223,659.58

 

 

(c)           Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the

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second Renewal Term, if exercised, as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-5

 

$

2,952,306.00

 

$

246,025.50

 

6-10

 

3,247,537.00

 

270,678.08

 

11-14

 

3,572,291.00

 

297,690.92

 

 

(d)           Tenant shall pay Fixed Rent upon the Commencement Date for the remainder of the month in which the Commencement Date occurs and the subsequent month.

(e)           For purposes of this Lease, the term “ Lease Year ” shall mean for (i) the first (1 st ) Lease Year, the one (1) year period commencing on the Commencement Date plus, if the Commencement Date is not the first day of a calendar month, the number of days between the Commencement Date and the end of the month in which the Commencement Date occurs, and (ii) for each Lease Year thereafter, the one (1) year period commencing on the expiration of the preceding Lease Year.

Section 3.02 – Manner of Payment . Tenant covenants and agrees to pay Landlord the Fixed Rent at the principal office of Landlord, or at such place as Landlord shall from time to time direct in writing without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction for any reason whatsoever. The Fixed Rent shall be paid in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the payment of private and public debts. If requested by Landlord, Tenant shall pay Fixed Rent by wire transfer in accordance with wire instructions to be provided by Landlord. For Tenant’s convenience, Fixed Rent shall be payable by Tenant in equal monthly installments in arrears on the last day of each calendar month included in the Term. Landlord shall submit monthly invoices to Tenant no later than the 15 th  day of the month for the Fixed Rent; provided, however, that Landlord’s failure to provide such invoice shall not be deemed a waiver and Fixed Rent shall nevertheless be due and owing on the dates set forth herein.

Section 3.03 – Proration of Fixed Rent . For any portion of a calendar month included at the beginning or end of the Term, Tenant shall pay 1/30th of the then applicable monthly installment of Fixed Rent for each day of such portion, payable in advance at the end of such portion.

Section 3.04 – Late Payment . In any case in which any payment of Fixed Rent due Landlord by Tenant under this Lease is not paid within five (5) days of the day when same is due, such payment shall bear interest at the per annum rate of seven (7%) percent over the then prevailing prime rate of interest (which, for the purposes hereof, includes any equivalent or successor interest rate to the prime rate, however the same may be denominated) of JPMorgan Chase Bank, or Citibank N.A. if JPMorgan Chase Bank shall not then have an established prime rate, or the prime rate of any major banking institution doing business in New York City as selected by Landlord (the “Prime

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Rate”), if neither of the aforementioned banks shall be in existence or have an established prime rate (the “ Default Rate ”) from the date such payment was due and payable. In any case in which any payment of Additional Rent (as hereinafter defined) or any other sum due Landlord by Tenant under this Lease is not paid within ten (10) days that such sum is due, such payment shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such payment was due and payable. If Tenant shall reduce, abate, setoff, counterclaim or deduct any sum from Fixed Rent or Additional Rent payable to Landlord, the amount of such reduction, abatement, setoff, counterclaim or deduction shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such amount was reduced, abated, setoff, counterclaimed or deducted by Tenant. Tenant agrees that the Default Rate imposed herein is fair and reasonable, complies with all laws, regulations and statutes, and constitutes an agreement between Landlord and Tenant as to the estimated compensation for costs and administrative expenses incurred by Landlord due to the late payment to Landlord by Tenant. The Default Rate shall be in addition to any other right or remedy hereunder and shall be due and payable as Additional Rent. Tenant further agrees that the Default Rate does not constitute a lender or borrower/creditor relationship between Landlord and Tenant. In addition, Tenant shall pay upon demand by Landlord any reasonable and actual attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements incurred by Landlord in connection with the imposition, collection or payment of said interest, said amounts to be deemed Additional Rent.

Section 3.05 – Additional Rent . Unless another time shall be herein expressly provided, any additional rent, charges or sums payable by Tenant under this Lease (collectively, “ Additional Rent ”) shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after written demand by Landlord with supporting documentation, and Landlord shall have the same remedies for failure to pay the Additional Rent as for a non-payment of Fixed Rent. Unless otherwise specifically instructed by Landlord, all Additional Rent shall be paid in the same currency and, at the same place as is the Fixed Rent required to be paid hereunder, or by wire transfer if requested by Landlord, and shall be paid without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction for any reason whatsoever. Tenant shall timely pay all items of Additional Rent. In the event Tenant has any reasonable objections or inquiries as to the supporting documentation, Tenant may withhold payment as to the disputed amount. In the event Landlord elects not to pay the disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will be liable for all interest and penalties arising from such non-payment by Tenant, however, Tenant will not be responsible for late payment amounts under Section 3.04. In the event Landlord elects to pay such disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord for the amount paid by Landlord, plus late charges under Section 3.04 as to such amounts commencing from the date of Landlord’s payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any potential civil or criminal liability to Landlord shall not, in and of itself, require Tenant to pay any disputed amounts under this Section 3.05.

Section 3.06 – Landlord Cure Rights . If Tenant shall default in making any payment required to be made by Tenant or in performing any obligation of Tenant under

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this Lease which shall require the expenditure of money, including, but not limited to Impositions (as hereinafter defined), and such default shall continue for a period of ten (10) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant, or in the case of such a default or a contingency which cannot with due diligence and in good faith be cured within ten (10) days, and Tenant fails to proceed promptly and with due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith (it being intended that in connection with a default that is not susceptible of being cured with due diligence and in good faith within ten (10) days, that the time of the Tenant within which to cure the same shall be extended for such a period as may be necessary for the curing thereof promptly with due diligence and in good faith), Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make such payment on behalf of Tenant or expend such sum as may be necessary to perform or fulfill such obligation. Any sums so paid by Landlord shall be deemed Additional Rent.

Section 3.07 – Net Lease . The Fixed Rent hereinabove provided for shall be in addition to all other payments to be made by Tenant as herein provided. It is the purpose and intent of the parties hereto that the Fixed Rent shall be absolutely net to Landlord, so that this Lease shall yield, net to the Landlord, the Fixed Rent and that all costs, expenses and obligations of every kind and nature whatsoever relating to the Demised Premises which may arise or become due during the Term of this Lease shall be paid by Tenant and that Landlord shall be indemnified and saved harmless by Tenant from and against the same.

Section 3.08 – Rent Regulations . If all or any part of the Fixed Rent or Additional Rent shall at any time become uncollectible, reduced or required to be refunded by virtue of any Requirements (including rent control or stabilization laws, however denominated), then for the period prescribed by said Requirements, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the maximum amounts permitted pursuant to said Requirements (but in no event to exceed the amounts which would otherwise be due and payable under this Lease as if such Requirements were not in effect), and Tenant shall execute and deliver such agreement(s) and take such other steps as Landlord may reasonably request to permit Landlord to collect the maximum fixed rent and additional rent which, from time-to-time during the continuance of such legal rent restriction, may be legally permissible (and not in excess of the amounts then reserved therefor under this Lease). Upon the expiration or other legal termination of the applicable period of time during which such amounts shall be uncollectible, reduced or refunded:  (a) the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall become and shall thereafter be payable in accordance with the amounts reserved herein for the periods following such expiration or termination, and (b) Tenant shall pay to Landlord as Additional Rent, within ten (10) days after demand or such longer period as is legally permissible if ten (10) days shall not be lawful, all uncollected, reduced or refunded amounts that would have been payable for the above-said period absent such Requirements.

Section 3.09 – Survival . The provisions of this Article 3 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Landlord’s failure to bill Tenant for Fixed

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Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease shall in no way excuse Tenant from its obligation to pay Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease, or constitute a waiver of Landlord’s right to thereafter bill and collect such Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease from Tenant in accordance with the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 4
USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

Section 4.01 – Use .

(a)           Subject to the provisions of Section 4.01(b), Tenant (through any of its agencies) shall use the Demised Premises, for the maintenance, repair and storage of passenger buses, administrative offices and for all other legal purposes (the uses identified in this subsection are hereinafter, the “ Permitted Use ”). Tenant may not use the Demised Premises for any other purposes. If Tenant or an assignee or subtenant of Tenant shall use the Demised Premises for other than a Permitted Use, a default shall be deemed to have occurred under Section 18.01(b).

(b)           In no event shall the Demised Premises be used for any of the following: (i) gambling activities; (ii) conduct of obscene, pornographic or disreputable activities; (iii) offices of an agency, department or bureau of the United States Government or any foreign government, or any political subdivision of any of them; (iv) offices of any charitable, religious, union or other not-for-profit organization; (v) offices of any tax exempt entity within the meaning of Section 168(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any successor or substitute statute, or rule or regulation applicable thereto; (vi) any manufacturing use; (vii) residential facility, single room occupancy facility, hotel, motel, apartment hotel, rooming house, dormitory, however denominated; (viii) restaurant, bar and lounge, tavern, grill, catering facility, dance or social club, theatre, night club, cabaret, disco, amusement center, movie theatre, game room, video or amusement arcade or any other establishment whose primary business is providing food or beverage or on-premises consumption or providing entertainment; (ix) swimming pool, skating rink, dance hall, spa, health club, gym, exercise facility or salon; (x) any retail use, catalog sales or fulfillment center use; or (xi) for any purpose which would constitute a public or private nuisance (each, a “ Prohibited Use ”).

Section 4.02 – Compliance with Requirements . Tenant shall at all times conduct its activities on the Demised Premises in full compliance with all Requirements of any or all of the federal, state, city, county and borough governments and rules, regulations, orders and directives of any and all departments, subdivisions, bureaus, agencies or offices thereof, and of any other governmental, public or quasi-public authorities having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises, and the direction of any public officer pursuant to law, whether nor or hereafter in force (“ Governmental Authority ”).

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ARTICLE 5
IMPOSITIONS

Section 5.01 – Impositions . The term “ Impositions ” shall mean all real estate taxes, assessments, payments in lieu of taxes, water meter and water charges, sewer rentals, excises, levies, license and permit fees, charges for public utilities or other taxes, charges for any prospective easement or agreement maintained for the benefit of the Demised Premises which has been consented to by Tenant, charges or burdens assessed, imposed or becoming a lien upon or with respect to the use or ownership of the Demised Premises or any other taxable interest therein, or upon the Improvements and other improvements erected thereupon; whether any such Impositions are general or special, ordinary or extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen and whether same are imposed by a Governmental Authority or any other taxing authority having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises of every character, kind and nature whatsoever, but shall not include income, intangible, franchise, capital stock, excise, rent, sales, excess profits or gross profits, estate or inheritance taxes of Landlord (unless the same shall be in lieu of “Impositions” as herein defined by whatever name the tax may be designated).

Section 5.02 – Payment of Impositions . Tenant shall, during the Term of this Lease, pay and discharge, as Additional Rent, all Impositions prior to the day any fine, penalty, interest or cost may be added thereto as imposed by law for the non-payment thereof, if such day is used to determine the due date of the respective item; provided, however, that if, by law, any Imposition may at the option of the taxpayer be paid in installments (whether or not interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of such Imposition), Tenant may exercise the option to pay the same in such installments, provided such installment payments are not prohibited by the terms of any Mortgage (as hereinafter defined). From and after the Commencement Date, Tenant shall be designated to receive Tax bills and, if at any time after taxes are issued for any Tax Year, Tenant shall receive a Real Estate Tax bill, Tenant shall furnish Landlord with a copy of such bill. Upon the Expiration Date, Tenant will cooperate in designating Landlord or its designee to receive Tax bills. Tenant shall pay all Real Estate Taxes, as and when due and payable, directly to the applicable taxing authority. Simultaneously with the payment of any of such Impositions directly to the imposing authority, Tenant shall send to Landlord written evidence of such timely payment by Tenant. Landlord shall provide Tenant with timely written notice of any Impositions to be paid by Tenant. A copy of the Imposition invoice or demand from the applicable imposing authority shall be sufficient evidence of the amount of the subject Impositions. Tenant shall also pay or cause to be paid, in the same manner as Impositions are paid, any occupancy taxes arising under or in connection with this Lease. Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay as Additional Rent all penalties, fees, fines, interest, late charges and other similar amounts for the late payment of any Impositions. Tenant shall pay for all utilities directly to the applicable entity.

If at any time during the Term Tenant shall default in the payment of any Impositions, or if required by the holder of any Mortgage, Landlord shall have the right

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to require Tenant (for all or any portion of the remainder of the Term) to pay to Landlord, or to the holder of any Mortgage, in advance, in equal monthly installments, the Impositions estimated by Landlord to be due for the subsequent tax year, such amounts to be held in escrow by Landlord or to the holder of any Mortgage, to ensure the full and timely payment of all Impositions thereafter. Any certificate, invoice, advice or bill of the applicable imposing authority of nonpayment of an Imposition shall be prima facie evidence that such Imposition is due and unpaid at the time or date stated therein.

Section 5.03 – Landlord’s Demand . The provisions of this Article 5 shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease. Landlord’s failure during the term of this Lease to prepare and deliver any Imposition bill, invoice or demand or Landlord’s failure to make a demand for Additional Rent due hereunder shall not in any way waive or cause Landlord to forfeit or surrender its rights to collect any of the foregoing items of Additional Rent which may have become due during the Term of this Lease.

Section 5.04 – Proration of Impositions . Any Imposition, other than an Imposition which has been converted into installment payments as referred to in Section 5.02 hereof, relating to a fiscal period of the taxing authority, a part of which period is included within the Term of this Lease and a part of which is included in a period of time before the Term and/or after the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, shall (whether or not such Imposition shall be assessed, levied, confirmed, imposed upon or in respect of or become a lien upon the Demised Premises, or shall become payable during the Term of this Lease) be apportioned between Landlord and Tenant as of the Commencement Date and/or as of the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, so that Tenant shall pay that portion of such Imposition which that part of such fiscal period included in the period of time on and after the Commencement Date and/or prior to the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease bears to such fiscal period, and Landlord shall pay the remainder thereof, provided, however, that Tenant shall not be entitled to receive any apportionment if there be an Event of Default hereunder.

Section 5.05 – Right to Contest . Only Landlord shall be eligible to institute proceedings to reduce the assessed valuation of the Demised Premises. In the event the Landlord shall obtain a tax refund or reduction as a result of any such tax certiorari proceedings or as a result of any other litigation or agreement involving the relevant taxing authorities (collectively, a “ Proceeding ”), then, provided Tenant is not then in default under the terms of this Lease and after all applicable grace periods have expired and after the final conclusion of all appeals or other remedies, Tenant shall be entitled to the net refund applicable to any period as to which Tenant has paid Impositions pursuant to this Article 5. Tenant’s net refund may be applied by Landlord to any amounts payable to Landlord under this Lease. As used herein the term “ net refund ” means the refund plus interest, if any, thereon, paid by the governmental authority less appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, consultant, architect, printing, administrative and filing fees and all other Landlord costs and expenses of a Proceeding, except for attorneys fees. If Landlord prevails in a Proceeding, Tenant shall pay to Landlord all

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appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, printing and filing fees and all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in connection with any such Proceeding (up to the amount of the tax savings resulting from the Proceeding.

ARTICLE 6
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ARTICLE 7
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

Section 7.01 – Maintenance of Demised Premises . Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, take good care of the Demised Premises, including without limitation, the roof, structure, exterior and interior walls and finishes, foundations, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewage facilities and drains, drywells, cesspools, pipes, fencing, landscaping, paving, curbing, all alleyways, passageways, vaults, ramps, sidewalks adjoining the Demised Premises (“ Appurtenances ”) and shall keep same in good order and condition and make all repairs thereto, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen as and when needed to keep them in good order and condition. Except as otherwise provided herein, Landlord shall have no responsibility and shall not be required to furnish any services, make any repairs or to perform any other maintenance work in or about the Demised Premises, and Tenant hereby assumes the full and sole responsibility, at its sole cost and expense for same, and for the condition of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to keeping the Demised Premises and Appurtenances, at its own sole cost and expense, in a clean and orderly condition, free of snow, ice, rubbish and obstructions. Tenant covenants to keep Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises free of liens and other foreclosable impositions arising through Tenant and shall have no obligation with respect to liens arising through Landlord. Tenant’s obligations to maintain the Demised Premises shall not extend to conditions caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct of Landlord or Landlord’s employees, agents and contractors, or to repairs necessitated by Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions as set forth in Article 10.

Section 7.02 – Landlord Cure Rights . In the event (a) Tenant fails to maintain the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 7.01 above to Landlord’s reasonable satisfaction or (b) repairs to the Demised Premises or Appurtenances are made necessary by reason of the acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant, its agents, directors, shareholders, officers, employees, subtenants, assignees, customers, licensees or invitees, then in any of such event(s), Landlord may give Tenant thirty (30) days written notice within which to make such repairs, or if such repairs cannot be made within such thirty (30) day period, to commence such repairs within thirty (30) days and diligently pursue them to completion thereafter. In the event Tenant fails timely to make such repairs as aforesaid, Landlord shall be entitled, but shall not be obligated, to make such repairs at Tenant’s expense without incurring any liability to Tenant by reason

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thereof upon reasonable notice to Tenant. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if, in Landlord’s sole, reasonable discretion, emergency repairs are necessary, Landlord may, if Landlord so elects, to make such repairs at any time without notice to Tenant, at Tenant’s expense for all actual and reasonable costs, and shall provide written notice with supporting documentation to Tenant that such repairs are being or have been made on the first business day after commencing such repairs. All reasonable and actual sums expended by Landlord under this Section 7.02 shall be deemed Additional Rent and payable on demand by Landlord. Tenant shall pay all amounts required under this Section 7.02. In the event Tenant has any reasonable objections or inquiries as to the supporting documentation, Tenant may withhold payment as to the disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will be liable for all interest and penalties arising from such non-payment by Tenant, however, Tenant will not be responsible for late payment amounts under Section 3.04. In the event Landlord elects to pay such disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord for the amount paid by Landlord, plus late charges under Section 3.04 as to such amounts commencing from the date of Landlord’s payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any potential civil or criminal liability to Landlord shall not, in and of itself, require Tenant to pay any disputed amounts under this Section 3.05.

Section 7.03 - Shoring . Tenant shall do, or cause others to do, all necessary shoring of foundations, supporting walls and the walls of the Improvements and shall comply with all Requirements with respect thereto and shall do every other act or thing for the safety and preservation of the Demised Premises (including the Improvements and any and all other improvements erected thereon) which may be necessary by reason of any excavation, subsurface construction, remodeling or other building operation upon any adjoining property or street, avenue, alley or passageway.

ARTICLE 8
TENANT’S ALTERATIONS

Section 8.01 - Alterations . During the Term, Tenant shall have the right, without Landlord’s prior written consent but on thirty (30) days’ notice to Landlord, to make any alterations or modifications to the Demised Premises (collectively, “ Alterations ”), provided, however, that within fifteen (15) days after Landlord’s receipt of any such notice, Landlord shall notify Tenant of those Alterations that shall be removed by Tenant at the expiration or other termination of the Lease in accordance with Article 22 of this Lease. Tenant shall obtain all necessary certificates and authorizations required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the Alterations.

Section 8.02 – Plans and Specifications . Prior to performing any Alterations which affect the roof, structure, exterior walls, foundations, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewer facilities and drains, drywells and cesspools (collectively, “ Structural Alterations ”), Tenant covenants and agrees that

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Tenant will provide Landlord with detailed plans and specifications (“ Plans and Specifications ”) satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(a), in accordance with the succeeding Sections of this Article, for the construction of Tenant’s Structural Alterations and Tenant will promptly thereafter proceed diligently and expeditiously to complete the Structural Alterations using licensed, and reputable contractors, architects and engineers, prior to the expiration of all time frames set forth in any building permit issued in connection with the Structural Alterations. Tenant shall provide Landlord with prior notice of the identities of the contractors, architects and engineers.

Section 8.03 – Compliance with Law; Labor Harmony . All Alterations shall be performed and completed in compliance with all applicable Requirements and comply with all zoning laws and ordinances. All Alterations, including without limitation, Structural Alterations, shall be done in a manner, which does not create any labor disharmony or dispute at the Demised Premises.

Section 8.04 – Commencement of Construction of Structural Alterations . Tenant shall not commence any Structural Alterations unless and until Tenant shall have delivered to Landlord:

(a)           Copies of all necessary permits, certificates and authorizations required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the Structural Alterations, together with evidence that such permits, certificates and authorizations have been paid for in full. Landlord shall not unreasonably refuse to join in the application for such permits, certificates or authorizations and shall reasonably cooperate with Tenant, without charge except to the extent Landlord’s participation required is more than de minimus in which case Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord, upon demand as Additional Rent hereunder, a reasonable fee and Landlord’s costs paid or incurred in connection therewith. Landlord shall not be subject to any liability for the payment of any costs or expenses in connection with any such applications, and Tenant hereby indemnifies and agrees to defend and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all such costs and expenses;

(b)           Plans and Specifications for the proposed Structural Alterations satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(a) hereof. Tenant may not materially change the Plans and Specifications without prior written notice to Landlord;

(c)           A contract for the construction of the Structural Alterations in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(b); and

(d)           Tenant shall use its best efforts to obtain an agreement from Tenant’s architect and general contractor to continue to perform for the benefit of Landlord, if Landlord so requests, their respective obligations under their contracts with Tenant in the event of termination of this Lease or upon Landlord’s re-entry upon the Demised Premises following a default by Tenant prior to completion of the Structural Alterations, provided such architect and/or general contractor are paid for their respective services

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in accordance with such contracts.

Section 8.05 – Insurance . At all times during and until the completion of the Structural Alterations, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, maintain, or cause to be maintained, in addition to the insurance required under Article 11 hereof, one hundred percent (100%) completed value builders’ risk insurance; workmen’s compensation insurance covering all persons employed in connection with the Structural Alterations and with respect to whom death or bodily injury claims could be asserted against Landlord or Tenant; and general comprehensive commercial liability insurance for the mutual benefit of Tenant and Landlord expressly covering the additional hazards due to the construction, with combined single coverage limits of not less than Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00) in the event of death or bodily injury or property damage. The policy of general comprehensive commercial liability insurance, in so far as it relates to property damage, shall not contain any restrictive clauses relating to excavating, sheet piling, moving, shoring, underpinning, removal and rebuilding of structural supports or subsurface work or any similar restrictive clauses. The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance provided for in this Section may be affected by an appropriate endorsement, if obtainable, upon the insurance required to be maintained by Tenant pursuant to Section 11.01(d) hereof. All insurance of the character in this Subsection described, shall be effected under valid and enforceable policies issued by insurers of recognized responsibility and which have been approved in writing by Landlord as to qualification of insurers and the amounts of insurance to be written by each, which approval Landlord agrees shall not be unreasonably withheld. The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance policy and the builder’s risk insurance policies above mentioned shall name Landlord and Tenant as the insured as their respective interests may appear and may also include as the insureds, if required by Landlord, any Mortgagee. The loss, if any, under any of the builder’s risk policies above mentioned shall be adjusted by and shall be payable to Tenant and such proceeds paid to Tenant shall be held in trust and disbursed only for the purposes of completing the construction. All such policies or certificates therefor issued by the respective insurers shall be delivered to Landlord. Within ten (10) days after the premium of each such policy shall become due and payable and the amount thereof shall be determined, Tenant agrees to pay said premium or cause the same to be paid, and Landlord shall be furnished with evidence satisfactory to it of such payment. Tenant may satisfy any of the obligations under this Section through self-insurance, the extent and sufficiency of which is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of Landlord and, in any event, Landlord’s benefits and protection under this Section 8.05 shall in no manner be reduced or impaired by reason of Tenant’s self-insurance.

Section 8.06 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 8.07 – Final Completion of Structural Alterations . Tenant covenants and agrees that:

(a)           the construction of the Structural Alterations shall be performed in a

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good and workmanlike manner in accordance with (i) the Plans and Specifications as approved by Landlord; (ii) all applicable permits, certificates and authorizations and building and zoning laws and ordinances and with all other Requirements; and (iii) the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease; and

(b)           throughout the course of such construction and at and after Final Completion of the Structural Alterations (as hereinafter defined), and in connection with any alterations, Landlord’s fee estate in the Demised Premises will be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances arising out of or connection with such construction. Upon completion of the Structural Alterations, Tenant shall furnish to Landlord (i) a certificate from Tenant’s architect certifying that the Structural Alterations have been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications; (ii) copies of either the temporary certificates of occupancy or the permanent certificate of occupancy for the Structural Alterations; (iii) a complete set of “as built” plans within six (6) months after Final Completion of the Structural Alterations; (iv) a survey of the Land showing the Structural Alterations as built thereon certified to Landlord by a surveyor reasonably acceptable to Landlord, provided that the Structural Alterations include additional improvements outside the present footprint of the existing improvements; and (v) evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord of proof of payment in full for the Structural Alterations, including, without limitation, lien waivers in recordable form received from all architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, materialmen and laborers providing supplies and/or performing work in connection with the Structural Alterations. “ Final Completion of the Structural Alterations ” shall be deemed to have occurred on the date when all of the above have been fully satisfied and delivered to Landlord in accordance with the terms hereof.

Section 8.08 [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 8.09 Landlord’s Approval of Plans . Landlord’s retention of the Plans and Specifications or any other action taken with respect thereto by Landlord or any Mortgagee shall not constitute an opinion or representation by Landlord or the Mortgagee as to the sufficiency of said Plans and Specifications or impose any responsibility for the sufficiency thereof upon Landlord or the Mortgagee.

Section 8.10 Plans and Specifications; Construction Contract .

(a)           Plans and Specifications shall be prepared by a licensed architect and which Plans and Specifications shall meet with the approval thereof by any Governmental Authority then exercising jurisdiction with regard to such work and such Plans and Specifications shall be and become the sole and absolute property of Landlord in the event that, for any reason, this Lease shall be terminated.

(b)           The Structural Alterations contract shall be made with a licensed contractor, providing for the completion of all work, labor and materials necessary for completion of the Structural Alterations in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

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ARTICLE 9

UTILITIES

Section 9.01 - Utilities . Tenant shall provide, at its own cost and expense, fuel, heat, water, sewer, electricity, telephone and all other utilities or services required in connection with its use of the Demised Premises. Tenant shall be responsible for all deposits required by the respective utilities for service. Tenant shall comply with all requirements of the utilities supplying said service.

ARTICLE 10

PRE-EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY;

REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

Section 10.01 – Pre-existing Environmental Conditions .

(a)           With respect to any and all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions (as hereinafter defined), Landlord, at its sole expense, shall conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other response actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined), on, from, or affecting the Demised Premises (i) in accordance with all then applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities. Alternatively, Landlord may elect to request Tenant, at Landlord’s sole expense, to directly oversee the response contractor’s work. “Pre-existing Environmental Conditions” means the presence of any Hazardous Materials existing as of the Commencement Date in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, and in, on and under any structure on the Demised Premises.

(b)           The term “ Hazardous Materials ” includes, but shall not be limited to, (i) asbestos in any form, except to the extent such asbestos in its present condition may remain in place pursuant to and in compliance with all Environmental Laws; (ii) urea formaldehyde foam insulation; (iii) transformers or other equipment which contain dialectic fluid containing levels of polychlorinated byphenyls (PCBs) in excess of 50 parts per million; (iv) lead paint; (v) any substance deemed hazardous or toxic, or required to be investigated, disclosed, reported, treated, removed, disposed of or cleaned up by an applicable Environmental Law; (vi) any substance or mixture which is or shall be listed, defined, or otherwise determined by any agency or court to be hazardous, toxic, dangerous or otherwise regulated, affected, controlled or giving rise to liability under any Environmental Law; (vii) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); (viii) radon gas; (ix) laboratory wastes; (x) experimental products, including genetically engineered microbes and other recombinant DNA products; (xi) petroleum, crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquid, liquefied natural gas, other petroleum products, or synthetic gas useable as fuel; and (xii) “source,” “special nuclear” and “by-products” material, as

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defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq.

(c)           The term “ Environmental Law ” shall mean any federal, state or local environmental or health or safety law, regulation or rules, as the same may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Amendments of 1984, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; the Clean Air Act of 1966, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 741 et seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. § 4321; the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.; the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 300(f) et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1471, 1472, 1655m 1801 et seq.; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq.; the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq., and any other rule, guidance or common law which relates to (i) the existence and/or remedy of contamination on property, (ii) the protection of persons, property, animals, or the environment from any exposure to or contamination by Hazardous Materials radiation or other emanations; (iii) the use generation, storage, removal, recovery, treatment, transport, disposal, and control of Hazardous Materials, including hazardous wastes and building materials; (iv) the prevention of, control of, or response to the exposure of tenants, employees or other persons to any Hazardous Material or radiation; or (v) the prevention of, control of, or response to the emission or discharge of Hazardous Materials in the workplace or environment.

(d)           Tenant shall not cause, consent to, suffer or permit the installation or maintenance of any underground storage tanks upon, under or within the Demised Premises.

(e)           Tenant agrees to take occupancy of the Demised Premises on the Commencement Date and to cooperate with Landlord and its response contractors in addressing the Pre-existing Environmental Conditions. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize interruption with Tenant’s business in performing its obligations hereunder.

(f)            Landlord covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tenant, from and against, and pay or reimburse Tenant for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special or indirect

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damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Pre-existing Environmental Conditions or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Landlord, Landlord’s contractor’s or agents, or Landlord’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. During the Term of this Lease, Landlord agrees to require Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises in connection with environmental remediation to maintain insurance in a form and amount as are commonly maintained for such work in cases of properties that are similarly situated, and that Tenant, Metropolitan Transit Authority (“MTA”) and MTA Bus Company (“MTA Bus”) will be named as additional insureds, as their interests may appear, on insurance policies maintained by Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises in connection with environmental remediation. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

Section 10.02 –Environmental Compliance During Period of Tenancy; Requirements of Law .

(a)           In the operation and occupancy of its business on the Demised Premises, Tenant shall promptly execute and comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and requirements (including those which require structural alterations) of and permits issued by the federal, state, county and local government and of any and all their departments and bureaus applicable to the Demised Premises, including, without limitation, those for the correction, prevention or abatement of nuisances or other grievances in, upon, or connected with the Demised Premises during the Term; and shall also promptly comply with and execute all rules, orders and regulations of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters for the prevention of fires at the Tenant’s own cost and expense. The Tenant’s obligations pursuant to this provision pertain solely to conditions that, in whole or in part, arise or develop during the term of its tenancy. Nothing in this paragraph in any way alters the Landlord’s obligations and responsibilities under Section 10.01 for all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions.

(b)           Tenant shall operate and occupy the Demised Premises in compliance with all Environmental Laws. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant shall not cause or permit the Demised Premises to be used to generate, manufacture, refine, transport, treat, store, handle, dispose, transfer, produce or process Hazardous Materials, except in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws or regulations nor shall Tenant cause or permit, as a result of any intentional or unintentional act or omission on the part of Tenant or Tenant’s directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents and contractors, a release of Hazardous Materials onto the Demised Premises or onto any other property. Tenant shall obtain and comply with any and all approvals, registrations or permits required under applicable Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, air quality and fuel storage

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permits.

(c)           In the event a Hazardous Material in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, or in, on and/or under any structure on the Demised Premises is identified at the Demised Premises that is not a Pre-existing Environmental Condition and which occurred, was created or aggravated during the Lease Term (a “Tenant Environmental Condition”), Tenant shall (i) conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Tenant Environmental Conditions in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities.

(d)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, at the expiration of this Lease or in the event this Lease is terminated, or Tenant is dispossessed, Tenant shall be responsible with respect to any and all such Tenant Environmental Conditions to (i) deliver the Demised Premises to Landlord in a condition that conforms with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations affecting the Demised Premises including, without limitation, Environmental Laws, and (ii) deliver to Landlord a phase one and, if reasonably necessary, a phase two environmental report and tank testing reports showing no leaks, prepared by an environmental consultant reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, or if commercially reasonable, a no-action letter or closure letter, certifying to Landlord that the Tenant Environmental Condition or Conditions has been appropriately remediated or abated. Nothing in this paragraph, however, alters or relieves Landlord from its obligations under Section 10.01 to be responsible for any and all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions.

(e)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, Tenant covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, from and against, and pay or reimburse Landlord for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special and indirect damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Tenant Environmental Conditions at the Demised Premises, including the presence of Hazardous Materials, or the discharge or release of Hazardous Materials, and liabilities under Environmental Laws that arise from actions, conditions, or the disposal or release of Hazardous Materials or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Tenant, Tenant’s agents, or Tenant’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

(f)            If Tenant receives any notice of (i) the happening of any event

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involving the presence, spill, release, leak, seepage, discharge or cleanup of any Hazardous Material on, to or from the Demised Premises, or (ii) any complaint, order, citation or notice with regard to air emissions, water discharge or any other environmental, health or safety matter affecting Tenant or the Demised Premises, then Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of said notice and shall contemporaneously send to the Landlord a copy of any notice sent to any governmental agency.

(g)           During the Term, Landlord or its designee, provided Landlord has a reasonable basis to believe that the Demised Premises has been affected by Hazardous Materials, may, at Landlord’s sole cost and expense, and upon prior notice to Tenant, conduct such investigations and tests as Landlord reasonably deems necessary to determine whether the Demised Premises and the operation thereof are in compliance with all Environmental Laws, provided that any such investigations and tests do not materially interfere with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises or the operation of its business thereon.

Section 10.03 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 10.04 – Environmental Insurance.

(a)           Except as specifically provided in this Lease, neither the maintenance of any insurance policy required under this Lease nor the minimum insurance limits specified herein shall be deemed to limit or restrict in any way the Tenant’s liability for environmental matters under this Article 10.

(b)           With respect to third-party claims arising from or related to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part: (i) the threatened or actual release of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from the Demised Premises; and (ii) any environmental liability or remedial action associated with the Demised Premises for any activities conducted on the Demised Premises; both parties shall be covered and such losses, costs, expenses, claims, demands, obligations and liabilities will be satisfied to the extent environmental insurance provides coverage. This provision shall survive the Lease Term.

ARTICLE 11

INSURANCE

Section 11.01 – Insurance . Tenant may satisfy, in whole or in part, any or all of the obligations under this Article 11 through self-insurance, provided (i) Landlord’s benefits and interests under this Article 11 are not decreased or impaired thereby, (ii) Tenant’s indemnity obligations under this Lease are not decreased or expanded thereby, and (iii) the self-insurance obligation shall not extend responsibility to Tenant for the negligent or willful misconduct of Landlord, or Landlord’s officers, employees, agents, or contractors, or for Landlord’s obligations under Article 10 for any Pre-Existing Environmental Condition, or as to the installation repair, relocation or removal of any

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antennae pursuant to Section 33.01. The Tenant’s obligations as self-insurer shall be governed by the requirements set forth below. Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, during the Term of this Lease:

(a)           Keep all Improvements, building fixtures and equipment (other than Tenant’s trade fixtures and business equipment) and other property on, in or appurtenant to the Demised Premises, or used in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Demised Premises, and all replacements, alterations and additions of or to the foregoing, insured for the benefit of Tenant (except as otherwise specifically noted), Landlord and for the benefit of the Mortgagee (under a standard New York Mortgage Endorsement) and for the benefit of any other party designated by Landlord who has an insurable interest in the Demised Premises, as their respective interests may appear, against all risk of loss or damage, including loss or damage by fire and other perils included in a so-called “extended coverage endorsement” or “multi-peril endorsement”, vandalism and malicious mischief, collapse, lightning, windstorm, hail, explosion, riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, aircraft, vehicles, smoke, and water damage and against such other risks as are normally or customarily insured against by owners or operators of similar properties as Landlord may from time-to-time reasonably request, and containing Replacement Cost endorsements. Such coverage shall be in amounts at all times sufficient to prevent Landlord, Tenant or any additional insured from becoming a co-insurer under the terms of the applicable policies, but in any event in amounts not less than the full replacement value of the Improvements. Tenant shall cause full replacement value to be determined from time-to-time at the request of Landlord, but not more frequently than once every calendar year, by an insurance appraisal or other valuation method reasonably acceptable to Landlord. Such policies shall name Landlord, and/or the Mortgagee, and/or any other party having an insurable interest as Landlord may designate, as loss payee(s).

(b)           If a sprinkler system is located in the Demised Premises or any Improvement located thereon, provide sprinkler leakage insurance in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, and provide and keep in force a sprinkler supervisory, maintenance and alarm service contract.

(c)           Provide boiler and machinery broad form insurance covering fire, damage and explosion in respect of steam and pressure boilers and similar apparatus, if any, located in or upon the Demised Premises in the amount of Five Million ($5,000,000.00) Dollars.

(d)           Provide comprehensive general liability and broad form property damage insurance, written on an occurrence basis, including elevator, escalator, machinery and contractual liability insurance, protecting and indemnifying Landlord, Tenant and others having an insurable interest against any and all claims (including all costs and expenses of defending against same) for personal injury, disease or death and for damage or injury to or destruction of property (including loss of use) occurring on, in or about the Demised Premises, sidewalks, gutters, curbs, vaults or vault spaces appurtenant to the Demised Premises, which insurance shall have a combined single

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limit of not less than Fifty Million and 00/100 ($50,000,000.00) Dollars. The insurance carried pursuant to this Section 11.01(d) shall include coverage for contractual liability, independent contractors’ liability and completed operations liability with a personal injury endorsement covering claims arising out of arrest, false imprisonment, libel, slander, wrongful eviction and invasion of privacy.

(e)           Provide automobile liability insurance covering all vehicles operated or owned by Tenant in connection with the Demised Premises.

(f)            Provide for the benefit of Landlord and any Mortgagee only, business interruption and rent loss insurance in an amount equal to at least the sum of twelve (12) months’ Fixed Rent and Additional Rent (including Impositions), plus twelve (12) months’ insurance premiums and the estimated amount of annual maintenance costs for the Demised Premises.

(g)           Provide workers’ compensation insurance to the extent required by applicable law.

(h)           At any time prior to undertaking and during the duration of any Alteration or any construction or Alteration of any Improvements on the Demised Premises, provide Builder’s Risk All Risk Non-Reporting property insurance for the full replacement value of such Alterations, work and construction of Improvements, with Replacement Cost and Agreed Amount endorsements.

(i)            Provide and keep in force such other insurance covering such risks and in such amounts as may from time-to-time be reasonably required by Landlord or any Mortgagee against any other insurable hazards as are commonly insured against in cases of properties similarly situated.

(j)            Provide garagekeeper’s liability coverage in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, if Tenant provides, directly or indirectly, valet parking or in any other way exercises care, custody or control over vehicles in the parking areas of the Demised Premises.

(k)           Maintain environmental insurance in form and amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord throughout the Lease Term. Tenant shall name Landlord as an additional insured under Tenant’s environmental insurance policy maintained for the Demised Premises.

Tenant agrees that the limits of insurance required by this Article may be increased at the request of Landlord or any Mortgagee consistent with limits of coverage for properties similarly situated provided, however, that in no event shall the limits of insurance be reduced below the amounts of coverage required at the commencement of the Term of this Lease.

Section 11.02 – Evidence of Insurance . Contemporaneous with the execution of this Lease, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and to any Mortgagee and to any other

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party designated by Landlord, duly executed certificates of insurance or endorsements and duplicate original insurance policies reflecting Tenant’s maintenance of the insurance required under Section 11.01 of this Lease, together with proof of payment of the premiums and shall thereafter furnish to Landlord, at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any policies and any renewal thereof, evidence of renewal or continued coverage together with evidence of the payment of premiums thereon. The insurance required under Section 11.01 shall not have any deductible or retention in excess of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars and shall provide that the same may not be otherwise materially changed or cancelled on less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Landlord and any Mortgagee. Landlord shall have the right, to be exercised upon prior reasonable notice to Tenant, to review and copy Tenant’s insurance policies to confirm compliance with Section 11.01.

Section 11.03 – Additional Requirements . Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee shall be named as additional insureds as their interests may appear in the policies of liability insurance described in Section 11.01, but shall nevertheless be protected against all liability occasioned by an occurrence insured against to the same extent and limits as Tenant is protected and insured under said policies, which policies shall provide primary coverage for Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee. All policies of insurance shall be: (i) written as “occurrence” policies, (ii) written as primary coverage and not contributing with or in excess of any coverage which Landlord or any management agent, or Mortgagee may carry, (iii) issued in form acceptable to Landlord by insurance companies reasonably acceptable to Landlord carrying a General Policyholder’s Service Rating of not less than “A/X” as rated in the most current Best’s Insurance Reports (or any successor rating guide acceptable to Landlord), and licensed to do business in New York State and authorized to issue such policy or policies; and (iv) contain an endorsement that Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and all Mortgagees, although named as additional insureds as their interests may appear, nevertheless shall be entitled to recover under said policies for any loss or damage occasioned to their respective servants, agents, employees and contractors by reason of the negligence of Tenant, its servants, agents, employees and contractors. In addition, the policies referred to in Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) shall name Landlord and any Mortgagees designated by Landlord as Loss Payee(s) for all losses, claims and insurance proceeds pertaining to, arising out of, or in connection with the Demised Premises.

Section 11.04 – Payment of Premiums .

(a)           Tenant shall pay all premiums and charges for all of said policies of insurance and, if Tenant shall fail to make any payment when due or carry any such policy, Landlord may but shall not be obligated to, following an uncured Insurance Notice (hereinafter defined), make such payment or procure such insurance coverage (which may be maintained under a blanket policy of insurance maintained by Landlord or any affiliate of Landlord), and the amount paid by Landlord or its affiliate, with interest thereon at the Default Rate, shall be repaid to Landlord by Tenant on demand, and all such amounts so repayable, together with such interest, shall be

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deemed to constitute Additional Rent hereunder. Payment by Landlord of any such premium, or the carrying by Landlord or its affiliates of any such policy, shall not be deemed to waive or release the default of Tenant with respect thereto.

(b)           As used herein, the term “ Insurance Notice ” shall mean a notice with respect to the Tenant’s failure to pay any insurance charges or premiums following the giving of which Tenant shall have ten (10) days to cure such default, provided, however, if the insurance policy or coverage shall lapse by reason of such non-payment, within said ten (10) day period, Tenant’s time to cure shall expire ten (10) business days prior to the lapse of such insurance policy or coverage.

Section 11.05 - Waiver of Subrogation . Tenant shall cause each insurance policy carried by Tenant and insuring the Demised Premises and Tenant’s leasehold improvements, equipment, furnishings, fixtures and contents against loss, damage, or destruction by fire or other casualty, including business interruption, and other special coverages, to be written in a manner so as to provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Landlord in connection with any loss or damage covered by any such policy, including all rights of subrogation. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant and Tenant hereby releases Landlord from any such liability for the amount of such loss or damage. If Landlord procures any casualty insurance concurrent with or supplemental to any casualty insurance procured by Tenant pursuant to this Lease, such policy or policies shall provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Tenant in connection with any loss or damage covered by such policy, including all rights of subrogation.

Section 11.06 - Binding on Subtenants . In the event of any sublease or occupancy by a person other than Tenant of all or a portion of the Demised Premises, irrespective of whether permitted by this Lease or made in violation thereof, all of the covenants and obligations on the part of Tenant set forth in this Article 11 shall bind and be fully applicable to the subtenant or occupant (as if such subtenant or occupant were Tenant hereunder) for the benefit of Tenant and Landlord, but nothing contained herein shall be deemed a consent to such subletting if in contradiction of the terms of this Lease.

Section 11.07 - Tenant’s Supplemental Insurance . The limits of insurance specified in Section 11.01 hereof are the minimum limits of insurance required of Tenant pursuant to this Lease. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from maintaining separate property insurance in respect of Tenant’s personalty, inventory, trade fixtures and business interruption expenses. Except with respect to the insurance required by Sections 11.01(d) and 11.01(j) hereof, Tenant shall not take out separate insurance concurrent in form or contributing in the event of loss with that required by Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) to be furnished by Tenant unless Landlord is included therein as the insured, with loss payable as in this Lease, provided Tenant shall promptly notify the Landlord of the placing of any such separate insurance.

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ARTICLE 12
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

Section 12.01 – Damage or Destruction to Improvements .

(a)           If any Improvements shall be destroyed or damaged by any cause whatsoever, Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord and shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, restore, repair, replace or rebuild the same as nearly as possible to their condition and character immediately prior to the damage or destruction, reasonable wear and tear excepted (“ Casualty Restoration ”).

(b)           Casualty Restoration shall be commenced promptly and prosecuted to completion with reasonable diligence. Landlord shall join with Tenant in the adjustment and settlement of any insurance claim. The net insurance proceeds, if any, payable by reason of such damage or destruction (other than insurance proceeds for the loss of Tenant’s personalty and other than insurance proceeds for loss of Rents, Impositions and/or maintenance, irrespective of whether paid to Tenant or Landlord) shall be paid to Landlord and made available by Landlord for the payment of the cost of the Casualty Restoration and shall be disbursed in the manner provided in Section 12.03.

(c)           Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 12.01(a) and 12.01(b) to the contrary, if all or substantially all of the Improvements are damaged or destroyed at a time when there is fewer than two (2) years remaining in the Term, then at Tenant’s option, to be exercised by notice given within fifteen (15) days following the date of such substantial damage or destruction, this Lease shall be terminated effective as of the date such notice is given, whereupon Tenant shall be released from its obligation to repair or restore the Demised Premises (except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Section 12.01(c)), any insurance proceeds paid or payable to Tenant shall be paid to Landlord free of any claim by Tenant, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to adjust and settle any insurance claim on account of or relating to any such damage or destruction and Tenant shall pay Landlord the amount of any deductible or retention limit under the applicable policy or policies, and pay to Landlord, contemporaneously with such election, the amount of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent payable through the Expiration Date. If Tenant elects to terminate this Lease as aforesaid, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly remove all remaining portions of the Improvements, including all debris, and fill in and level the area to proper grade. Notwithstanding, anything stated herein to the contrary if Tenant self-insures, upon a Casualty in last two (2) years of the Term, or Renewal Term as the case may be, if Tenant elects not to restore, this Lease shall be deemed terminated only upon payment of all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent through the end of the Lease, and payment to Landlord of the cost of restoration of the Demised Premises to the condition existing immediately prior to the Casualty.

Section 12.02 – No Abatement of Rent . Except as otherwise set forth in Section 12.01(c), no destruction of or damage to the Demised Premises, or to any Improvement, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment or other property, shall permit Tenant to surrender this Lease or shall relieve Tenant from its liability to pay the full Fixed Rent or

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Additional Rent payable under this Lease or from any of its other obligations under this Lease. This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like impact.

Section 12.03 – Disbursement of Insurance Proceeds .

(a)           If and for so long as Tenant is not in default of any of its obligations for the payment of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent, and no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is continuing, and Tenant is conducting the Casualty Restoration in accordance with this Lease, the Casualty Proceeds shall be paid out from time-to-time, but not more frequently than once per month, to pay for all work, labor and material installed and completed at the Demised Premises as the Casualty Restoration progresses (subject to Landlord’s approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld), upon the written request of Tenant, which request shall be accompanied by the following:

(i)            A certificate signed by the architect or engineer in charge of the Casualty Restoration, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and Mortgagee, dated not more than fifteen (15) days prior to such request, setting forth:

(A)          that the sum then requested either has been paid by Tenant or is justly due to contractors, sub-contractors, materialmen, engineers, architects or other persons who have rendered services or furnished materials for the work specified, and stating that no part of such expenditures has been or is being made on the basis of any previous or then pending request for the disbursement of the Casualty Proceeds;

(B)           a copy of the requisition(s) submitted by Tenant and/or its contractor(s) setting forth a brief description of the services and materials supplied to and completed for the Casualty Restoration, subtotaled by trade;

(C)           that, except for the amount described in Section 12.03(a)(i)(A), there is no outstanding indebtedness known to the persons signing such certificate, after due inquiry, which is then due for labor, materials, or services in connection with the Casualty Restoration; and

(D)          that the cost, as estimated by the persons signing such certificate, of the work required to complete the Casualty Restoration does not exceed the amount of the remaining Casualty Proceeds, plus any amount deposited by Tenant to defray the expenses of Casualty Restoration;

(ii)           Lien waivers (following completion of any portion of the work), title insurance endorsements or such other evidence, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, to the effect that all work, labor and materials installed and completed at the Demised Premises have been paid for, or shall be paid for out of the amount then

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requested, and that there has not been filed with respect to the Demised Premises, any vendor’s, mechanic’s, laborer’s, materialmen’s or other lien which has not been discharged or record, except such as will be discharged by payment of the amount then requested and a waiver of the right to file any lien in connection with any work or material covered by the requisition and all prior requisitions (all of the documents referred to in this clause (ii) are individually and collectively referred to as “ Lien Waivers ”);

(iii)          dual obligee payment and performance bonds or such other security for the benefit of the Landlord and the Mortgagee in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord and Mortgagee;

(iv)          the written undertaking of each architect, engineer, construction manager, general contractor and major subcontractor to continue performance on Landlord’s behalf under their respective agreements in the event of a default by the Tenant under this Lease;

(v)           complete copies of the construction management agreement, general construction contract, major subcontracts, all change orders, amendments and modifications to each of the foregoing, all plan revisions and supplements and all payment requisitions, Lien Waivers, architect’s certifications and proof of payment for all work, labor and materials and material notices relating to or incorporated in the Casualty Restoration prior to the date of such requisition, provided, however, that any of the foregoing which have been delivered with a prior requisition do not have to be re-delivered with each subsequent requisition, unless the same have been modified or amended; and

(vi)          such other documentation regarding the Casualty Restoration (including concrete, soil, steel, welding and other testing certifications, surveys, engineers certificates, building or other permits, paid invoices, data sheets and the like) as applicable governmental or public agencies, the Mortgagee or a construction consultant or engineer engaged by Landlord or the Mortgagee shall reasonably require.

(b)           Tenant shall, prior to the commencement of the Casualty Restoration, furnish to Landlord and the Mortgagee an estimate of the total cost of the Casualty Restoration certified by the architect or engineer in charge of the Casualty Restoration. If such cost estimate or any subsequent estimate shall show that the cost of completing the Casualty Restoration is in excess of the amount of the Casualty Proceeds then available (a “ Shortfall ”), Tenant shall promptly deposit with the Landlord an amount equal to such Shortfall. The amount, if any, so deposited shall be included in the Casualty Proceeds for all purposes of this Article.

(c)           Upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, Landlord shall pay to Tenant or the persons named in the certificate referred to in Section 12.03(a)(i), from the Casualty Proceeds, an amount equal to ninety (90%)

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percent of the cost of the Casualty Restoration which is evidenced by the request. Upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, at the completion of the Casualty Restoration, the balance of the Casualty Proceeds, to the extent of and as required to complete the payment of the costs of Casualty Restoration, shall be paid to the persons named in the certificates referred to in Section 12.03(a)(i) for the balance of any sums justly due, and upon payment in full for the Cost of the Casualty Restoration, any sums remaining shall be paid to Tenant upon Tenant’s delivery to Landlord of final Lien Waivers and evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord that the Casualty Restoration has been paid in full.

(d)           If the amount of any Casualty Proceeds shall exceed the entire cost of the Casualty Restoration, such excess, upon completion of the Casualty Restoration, and upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, shall be paid to and retained by Tenant.

(e)           If prior to the completion of any Casualty Restoration, this Lease shall terminate or expire for any reason, including a termination by reason of an Event of Default (hereinafter defined), then Landlord shall have the right to receive and retain any Casualty Proceeds to the extent that they shall not have been applied to the payment of the costs and expenses of the Casualty Restoration, and if such termination or expiration shall be by reason other than an Event of Default, Tenant shall thereupon be discharged from any and all obligations to complete such Casualty Restoration provided said Casualty Proceeds are sufficient to complete such Casualty Restoration. If, in such case, the Casualty Proceeds are insufficient to pay the full cost of the Casualty Restoration, Tenant shall pay the amount of any shortfall to Landlord. The provisions of this Section 12.03(e) shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

Section 12.04 – Lease Supersedes . This Lease shall be considered an express agreement governing any case of damage to or destruction of the Demised Premises or any part thereof by fire or other casualty, and Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any other law of like import now or hereafter in force, are hereby waived by Tenant and shall have no application in such case.

ARTICLE 13
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

Section 13.01 – Landlord Consent . Tenant shall not assign, mortgage or encumber this Lease, its interest hereunder or the estate granted hereby, nor sublet or suffer or permit the Demised Premises or any part thereof to be used by others, without the prior written consent of Landlord in each instance.

Section 13.02 – Collection of Rent . If Tenant should assign its interest in this Lease, or if all or any part of the Demised Premises be underlet or occupied by anybody other than Tenant, Landlord may, after default by Tenant, collect rent from the assignee, under-tenant or occupant, as the case may be, and apply the net amount to the Fixed

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Rent and Additional Rent herein reserved, but no such assignment, underletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of this covenant, or the acceptance of the assignee, under-tenant or occupant as Tenant, or a release of Tenant from the further performance by Tenant of the covenants on the part of Tenant contained herein. The consent by Landlord to any assignment or underletting shall not in any way be construed to relieve Tenant from obtaining the express consent in writing of Landlord to any further assignment or underletting.

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Section 13.03 - Recapture .

(a)           If Tenant shall desire to assign this Lease, or to sublet the Demised Premises, it shall, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date of the assignment or sublet, submit to Landlord a written request for Landlord’s consent to such assignment or subletting (“ Tenants Offer Notice ”), which shall contain the following information:  (i) the name and address of the proposed assignee or subtenant; (ii) the terms and conditions of the proposed assignment or subletting; (iii) the nature and character of the business of the proposed assignee or subtenant and its proposed use of the Demised Premises; and (iv) current financial information and any other information Landlord may reasonably request.

(b)           Tenant’s Offer Notice shall be deemed an offer from Tenant to Landlord whereby Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) may, at Landlord’s option, (i) sublease such space from Tenant (if the proposed transaction is a sublease of all or part of the Demised Premises), (ii) have this Lease assigned to it or terminate this Lease (if the proposed transaction is an assignment or a sublease of all or substantially all of the Demised Premises or a sublease of a portion of the Demised Premises which, when aggregated with other subleases then in effect, covers all or substantially all of the Demised Premises), or (iii) terminate this Lease with respect to the space covered by the proposed sublease (if the proposed transaction is a sublease of part of the Demised Premises). Said option may be exercised by Landlord by notice to Tenant within sixty (60) days after a Tenant’s Offer Notice, together with all information required pursuant to Section 13.03(a), has been given by Tenant to Landlord.

(c)           If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to terminate this Lease, then this Lease shall terminate on the proposed assignment or sublease commencement date specified in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice and all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be paid and apportioned to such date.

(d)           If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to have this Lease assigned to it (or its designee), then Tenant shall assign this Lease to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) by an assignment in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, effective on the proposed assignment or sublease commencement date specified in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice. Tenant shall not be entitled to consideration or payment from Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) in connection with any such assignment. If the Tenant’s Offer Notice provides that Tenant will pay any consideration or grant any concessions in connection with the proposed assignment or sublease, then Tenant shall pay such consideration and/or grant any such concessions to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) on the date Tenant assigns this Lease to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee).

(e)           If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to terminate this Lease with respect to the space covered by a proposed sublease, then (i) this Lease shall terminate with respect to such part of the Demised Premises on the effective date of the proposed sublease, (ii) from and after such date the Fixed Rent and

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Additional Rent shall be adjusted, based upon the proportion that the rentable area of the Demised Premises remaining bears to the total rentable area of the Demised Premises, and (iii) Tenant shall pay to Landlord, upon demand, the costs incurred by Landlord in demising separately such part of the Demised Premises and in complying with any applicable laws and regulations relating to such demise.

(f)            If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to sublet the space Tenant desires to sublet, such sublease to Landlord or its designee (as subtenant) shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord at the rental rate per rentable square foot of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent then payable pursuant to this Lease and shall be for the term set forth in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice, and:

(i)            shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Lease except such as are irrelevant or inapplicable, and except as otherwise expressly set forth to the contrary in this Section 13.03;

(ii)           shall be upon the same terms and conditions as those contained in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice and otherwise on the terms and conditions of this Lease, except such as are irrelevant or inapplicable and except as otherwise expressly set forth to the contrary in this Section 13.03;

(iii)          shall permit the sublessee, without Tenant’s consent, freely to assign such sublease or any interest therein or to sublet all or any part of the space covered by such sublease and to make any and all alterations and improvements in the space covered by such sublease;

(iv)          shall provide that any assignee or further subtenant of Landlord or its designee may, at the election of Landlord, make alterations, decorations and installations in such space or any part thereof, any or all of which may be removed, in whole or in part, by such assignee or subtenant, at its option, prior to or upon the expiration or other termination of such sublease, provided that such assignee or subtenant, at its expense, shall repair any damage caused by such removal; and

(v)           shall provide that (i) the parties to such sublease expressly negate any intention that any estate created under such sublease be merged with any other estate held by either of said parties, (ii) any assignment or subletting by Landlord or its designee (as the subtenant) may be for any purpose or purposes that Landlord shall deem appropriate, (iii) Landlord, at Tenant’s expense, may make such alterations as may be required or deemed necessary by Landlord to demise separately the subleased space and to comply with any applicable laws and regulations relating to such demise, and (iv) at the expiration of the term of such sublease, Tenant shall accept the space covered by such sublease in its then existing condition, subject to the obligations of the sublessee to make such repairs thereto as may be necessary to preserve such space in good order and condition.

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(g)           In the case of a proposed sublease, Tenant shall not sublet any space to a third party at a rental which is less (on a per rentable square foot basis) than the rental (on a per rentable square foot basis) specified in Tenant’s Offer Notice with respect to such space, without complying once again with all of the provisions of this Section 13.03 and re-offering such space to Landlord at such lower rental. In the case of a proposed assignment, Tenant shall not assign this Lease to a third party where Tenant pays greater consideration or grants a greater concession to such third party for such assignment then the consideration offered to be paid or concession offered to be granted to Landlord in Tenant’s Offer Notice without complying once again with all of the provisions of this Section 13.03 and re-offering to assign this Lease to Landlord and pay such consideration or grant such concession to Landlord.

Section 13.04 – Landlord Consent . If Landlord shall not exercise its option to terminate this Lease pursuant to Section 13.03(b) above, except as set forth in Section 13.13, Landlord shall not unreasonably delay, condition or withhold its consent to the proposed assignment or subletting referred to in Tenant’s Offer Notice, provided that the following further conditions shall be fulfilled:

(a)           The Demised Premises shall not, without Landlord’s prior consent, have been listed or otherwise publicly advertised for assignment or subletting at a rental less than the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent. However, this shall not be deemed to prohibit Tenant from negotiating or consummating a sublease at a lower rental if Tenant shall first have offered to sublet the space involved to Landlord for the same rent and term by notice given with or after Tenant’s request for consent to the subletting or assignment. Landlord may accept such offer within thirty (30) days from receipt of such request for consent or twenty (20) days after receipt of the offer, whichever is later;

(b)           Tenant shall not then be in default hereunder beyond the time herein provided, if any, to cure such default;

(c)           The proposed assignee or subtenant shall have a financial standing, be of a character, be engaged in a business, and propose to use the Demised Premises in a manner consistent with the extent of the obligations undertaken by the proposed assignee or subtenant;

(d)           No subletting shall end later than one (1) day before the Expiration Date of this Lease or shall be for a term of less than two (2) years unless it commences less than two (2) years before the Expiration Date;

(e)           There should be no more than three (3) subtenants in the Demised Premises;

(f)            Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any actual costs that may be incurred by Landlord in connection with said assignment or sublease, including, without limitation, the costs of making investigations as to the acceptability of the proposed assignee or subtenant, and legal costs incurred in connection with the

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granting of any requested consent; and

(g)           The proposed assignee or subtenant is engaged in a business and the Demised Premises will be used in a manner, which is limited to the Permitted Use.

Section 13.05 - Attornment . Every subletting hereunder is subject to the express condition, and by accepting a sublease hereunder each subtenant shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed, that if this Lease should be terminated prior to the Expiration Date or if Landlord should succeed to Tenant’s estate in the Demised Premises, then at Landlord’s election the subtenant shall either surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord within sixty (60) days of Landlord’s request therefor, or attorn to and recognize Landlord as the subtenant’s landlord under the sublease and the subtenant shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument Landlord may request to evidence such attornment.

Section 13.06 – Counterpart/Insurance .

(a)           Tenant shall furnish Landlord with a counterpart (which may be a reproduced copy) of each sublease or assignment made hereunder within ten (10) days after the date of its execution.

(b)           No sublease shall be valid, and no subtenant shall take possession of the Demised Premises or any part thereof, until there has been delivered to Landlord, both (i) an executed counterpart of such sublease, and (ii) a certificate of insurance evidencing that (x) Landlord and its designees are additional insureds under the insurance policies required to be maintained by occupants of the Premises pursuant to Article 11, and (y) there is in full force and effect, the insurance otherwise required by Article 11.

Section 13.07 – Tenant Liability . Except where Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.3(b) to sublet the entire Demised Premises, notwithstanding any sublease or any assignment and assumption by the assignee of all or any part of the obligations of Tenant hereunder, Tenant herein named, and each immediate or remote successor in interest of Tenant named herein, shall remain liable jointly and severally (as a primary obligor) with its assignee and subtenant and all subsequent assignees and subtenants for the performance of Tenant’s obligations hereunder, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall remain liable to Landlord for all acts and omissions on the part of any assignee and subtenant subsequent to it in violation of any of the obligations of this Lease.

Section 13.08 - Partnership Tenant . If at any time Tenant is a partnership, the following shall apply:

(a)           the liability of each of the parties comprising Tenant shall be joint and several;

(b)           each of the parties comprising Tenant hereby consents to, and

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agrees to be bound by, any written instrument which may hereafter be executed, changing, modifying or discharging this Lease, in whole or in part, or surrendering all or any part of the Demised Premises to Landlord or renewing or extending this Lease and by any notices, demands, requests or other communications which may hereafter be given, by Tenant or by any of the parties comprising Tenant;

(c)           any bills, statements, notices, demands, requests or other communications given or rendered to Tenant or to any of the parties comprising Tenant shall be deemed given or rendered to Tenant and to all such parties and shall be binding upon Tenant and all such parties;

(d)           if Tenant shall admit new partners, all of such new partners shall, by their admission to Tenant, be deemed to have assumed performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed;

(e)           Tenant shall give prompt notice to Landlord of the admission of any partner or partners, and upon demand of Landlord, shall cause each such partner to execute and deliver to Landlord an agreement in form satisfactory to Landlord, wherein each such new partner shall assume performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed (but neither Landlord’s failure to request any such agreement nor the failure of any such new partner to execute or deliver any such agreement to Landlord shall vitiate the provisions of this Section 13.08;

(f)            on each anniversary of the Commencement Date, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord a list of all partners together with their current residential addresses;

(g)           For so long as Tenant shall not be in default under the terms of this Lease, if any partner in Tenant, as now or hereafter constituted, shall resign or retire from Tenant, or shall die, then in any such event the equity partner so retiring, or resigning or the estate of an equity partner or shareholder thereof who has died, as the case may be, shall be released from any liability or responsibility under this Lease from and after the date of such retirement, resignation or death provided that only the first such equity partner or shareholder resigning, retiring, or dying within any given calendar year shall be so released in that calendar year, with any subsequent equity partner or shareholder resigning, retiring or dying within said calendar year being released, in chronological order, in the next-subsequent calendar year or calendar years. Tenant shall give Landlord prompt notice of such resignation, retirement or death; and

Section 13.09 - Profit . If Tenant shall sublet the Demised Premises to anyone for rents which for any period shall exceed the Fixed Rent payable under this Lease for the same period, Tenant shall pay Landlord, as Additional Rent hereunder, the amount of any rents, additional charges or other consideration payable under the sublease to Tenant by the subtenant which is in excess of the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent accruing during the term of the sublease in respect of the Demised Premises

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pursuant to the terms hereof. The sums payable under this Section 13.09 shall be paid to Landlord as Additional Rent as and when payable by the subtenant to Tenant.

Section 13.10 – Transfers of Interests in Tenant . Any transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of Tenant’s interest in this Lease (in whole or in part) or of a fifty (50%) percent or greater interest in Tenant or of fifty (50%) percent or more of the assets of Tenant (whether stock, partnership interest or otherwise) shall be deemed an assignment of this Lease within the meaning of this Article. If there has been a previous transfer of less than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets, then any simultaneous or subsequent transfer of an interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets which, when added to the total percentage interest previously transferred, totals a transfer of greater than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets shall be deemed an assignment of Tenant’s interest in this Lease within the meaning of this Article.

Section 13.11 – Corporate Reorganization . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.10 hereof, without the consent of Landlord, this Lease may be assigned to (i) an entity created by merger, reorganization or recapitalization of or with Tenant or (ii) a purchaser of all or substantially all of Tenant’s assets; provided , in the case of both clause (i) and clause (ii) , that (A) Landlord shall have received a notice of such assignment from Tenant, (B) the assignee assumes by written instrument satisfactory to Landlord all of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, (C) such assignment is for a valid business purpose and not to avoid any obligations under this Lease, and (D) the assignee is a reputable entity of good character and shall have, immediately after giving effect to such assignment, an aggregate net worth (computed in accordance with GAAP) at least equal to the aggregate net worth (as so computed) of Tenant immediately prior to such assignment or on the date of this Lease, whichever is greater.

13.12 – Metropolitan Transit Authority . Notwithstanding any provisions of this Article to the contrary, without the consent of Landlord, Tenant may sublet, in whole or in part, the Demised Premises to MTA and/or MTA Bus, provided Tenant provides Landlord with a copy of the executed sublease. Sections 13.02, 13.04(b), 13.04(d), 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.09 of this Lease shall apply to such sublease.

13.13 – Non-Compliance with Article . In the event that (i) Landlord fails to exercise any of its options under this Article 13 and (ii) Tenant fails to execute and deliver the assignment or sublease to which Landlord consented within forty-five (45) days after the giving of such consent, then, Tenant shall again comply with all of the provisions and conditions of this Article 13 before assigning its interest in this Lease or subletting the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 14
INDEMNIFICATION

Section 14.01 - Indemnity . Tenant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless Landlord and its affiliates, trustees, agents, members, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns (each, an “ Indemnified Party ”) from and against any

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and all liability and damages and any and all injury, loss, claim, damage or suit of every kind and nature, including Landlord’s reasonable counsel fees and disbursements, to any person, firm, association or corporation or to any property, arising out of or based upon, related to, or in any way connected with, a breach of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, the actions or omissions of Tenant or any Tenant Party or the use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, except that Tenant shall not indemnify Landlord for Landlord’s negligence or willful misconduct or the negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnified Party, or for any Pre-Existing Environmental Condition in Article 10.

Section 14.02 - Notice of Proceedings . An Indemnified Party which becomes entitled to indemnification under this Agreement shall promptly notify Tenant of any claim or proceeding in respect of which it is to be indemnified. Such notice shall be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the Indemnified Party obligated to give such notice becomes aware of such claim or proceeding and shall include a complete copy of all notices, pleadings and other papers related thereto. Failure to give such notice shall not excuse an indemnification obligation except to the extent failure to provide notice adversely affects Tenant’s interests.

Section 14.03 - Conduct of Claim . Tenant shall assume the defense of the claim or proceeding with counsel designated by Tenant; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fully in any claim or proceeding and to retain its own counsel, but the fees and expenses of such counsel will be at its own expense unless (i) Tenant shall have agreed to the retention of such counsel for both Tenant and the Indemnified Party or (ii) the named parties to any action or proceeding include the Tenant and the Indemnified Party and representation of both such parties has been determined in the reasonable and good faith judgment of either party to be inappropriate under applicable standards of professional conduct due to actual or potential conflicting interests between them. In the event the Tenant is defending or prosecuting any claim or proceeding, (a) the Indemnified Party shall not admit any liability with respect to, or settle, compromise or discharge such claim or proceeding without Tenant’s prior written consent, and (b) the Indemnified Party will agree to any settlement, compromise or discharge of the suit, action or proceeding which the Tenant may recommend and which by its terms obligates Tenant to pay the full amount of liability in connection with such claim or proceeding; provided, however, that without the Indemnified Party’s consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, Tenant may only consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not provide for injunctive or other non-monetary relief affecting the Indemnified Party. If Tenant fails to assume the defense of a claim, the indemnification of which is required under this Lease, the Indemnified Party may, at the expense of Tenant, contest, settle, or pay such claim. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, Tenant shall not compromise or settle a claim hereunder without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party

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ARTICLE 15
CONDEMNATION

Section 15.01 – Condemnation/Notice . If Landlord or Tenant receives written notice of a Taking (hereinafter defined) or a proposed Taking, it shall promptly notify the other thereof, but no such notice of intention shall confer any rights upon Tenant under this Article, all of which rights shall come into effect only upon the vesting of title in the Taking authority. As used herein, a “ Taking ” shall mean the appropriation, condemnation or taking of all or any portion of the Demised Premises by any governmental or public authority for public or quasi-public use under any right of eminent domain, condemnation or other law, or the giving of a deed in lieu thereof.
Section 15.02 – Material Taking .

(a)           (i)            In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall automatically cease and terminate upon the date that title is vested in the Taking authority and all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be paid up to that date. In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises during the Term, in addition to any award received by Landlord and in addition to all other payments required to be made by Tenant hereunder, and in the event such Taking is effected by the City of New York or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by the MTA, or by New York State on behalf of the MTA, Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional amount equal to twenty-five (25%) percent of the award received by Landlord in the condemnation proceeding (which award, for purposes of calculating the additional amount paid to Landlord, shall not be reduced by such amount). Landlord and Tenant agree that this additional amount represents Landlord’s recovery of its loss of business opportunity and such amount is not a penalty.

(ii)         In the event of a Taking of less than the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as to the portion of the Demised Premises not Taken and Section 15.03 shall apply.

(b)           In the event of a Taking, Landlord and any Mortgagee designated by Landlord shall have the exclusive right to file any claim or to commence any action or proceeding to collect any Proceeds payable out of or in connection with such Taking, except for any separate award to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Section 15.05, and Tenant and everyone claiming by, under or through Tenant waives all right to assert any claim against Landlord or the Taking authority in such proceeding. The term “ Proceeds ” shall mean any award, settlement, compensation or proceeds payable by reason of or in connection with any Taking, including the value of the interests of Landlord and Tenant in the Demised Premises and this Lease, any Improvements made by Tenant and Landlord respectively, the value of all awards for severance and indirect damage, and the right to receive any advance payment or interest thereon. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s own cost and expense, cooperate with Landlord and take all actions and execute all documents reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds, and if Tenant shall fail or refuse to take any act and/or execute any document which is reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds (or any part thereof), then Tenant shall be

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responsible to Landlord for the sum of all Proceeds, including interest at the Default Rate, and for all damages, expenses and fees incurred by Landlord as a result of Tenant’s failure or refusal to act or execute any document as aforesaid, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and suspension of interest by the Taking authority, which sums shall be Additional Rent under this Lease and which Landlord may offset from any share of such Proceeds to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Sections 15.02, 15.03 and 15.04. The provisions of this Section are in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord.

(c)           In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises and a termination of this Lease, all Proceeds shall be paid to Landlord who shall within forty-five (45) days thereafter (or within thirty (30) days following any final determination in any arbitration proceeding pursuant to Section 15.07 hereof, as hereinafter set forth) disburse the net Proceeds of such Taking to Landlord and Tenant in proportion to their interests in the Demised Premises, as follows:

(i)            to the Landlord for the value of the Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises, valuing the Demised Premises free and clear of this Lease and at its highest and best use as of the date of the Taking, except that consideration shall be given to this Lease to the extent it is relevant in determining the highest and best use of the Demised Premises, including Landlord’s reversionary interest, and any consequential damages, including severance damages, out of which Landlord shall pay any sums due any Mortgagee; and

(ii)           provided that no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is then continuing and provided further that there are at least two (2) years remaining in the Term on the date on which title to the Demised Premises is vested in the Taking authority to Tenant for the value of Tenant’s leasehold estate, giving consideration to the terms of this Lease, as though there had been no Taking. Any dispute between Landlord and Tenant concerning the pro rata portions of Proceeds payable to Landlord and Tenant in accordance with clauses (i) and (ii) above shall be promptly submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with Section 15.07 hereof.

Section 15.03 – Taking of Less Than Entire Demised Premises .

(a)           If a Taking involves less than the Entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall terminate as to the area so Taken from and after the vesting of title in such Taking and shall continue as to the remainder of the Demised Premises; provided, however, from and after the date on which possession of the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken, the Tenant shall proceed diligently and in good faith to close in and restore the Improvements. The Fixed Rent shall be reduced as of the vesting date proportionally to account for the area of the Improvements so taken. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a taking of less than the Entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall automatically terminate as to the area so taken by or given to the Taking Authority and shall continue as to the remainder of the Demised Premises. In the event of a Taking of less than the Entire Demised Premises during the Term, in addition to any award

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received by Landlord and in addition to all other payments required to be made by Tenant hereunder and in the event such Taking is effected by the City of New York or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by the MTA, or by New York State on behalf of the MTA,, Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional amount equal to twenty-five (25%) percent of the award received by Landlord in the condemnation proceeding (which award, for purposes of calculating the additional amount paid to Landlord, shall not be reduced by such amount). Landlord and Tenant agree that this additional amount represents Landlord’s recovery of its loss of business opportunity and such amount is not a penalty. From and after the date on which title the possession of the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken, the Tenant shall proceed diligently and in good faith to close in and restore the Improvements.

(b)           Landlord shall be entitled to receive all Proceeds and Tenant shall have no part thereof or claim thereto nor shall Tenant have any claim for the value of the portion of the leasehold estate so Taken. Landlord shall pay all fees, costs and expenses of every character and kind of Landlord incurred in connection with such Taking and obtaining the Proceeds therefor.

Section 15.04 – Temporary Taking . If possession of all or any portion of the Demised Premises shall be Taken for occupancy for a limited period (a “ Temporary Taking ”), this Lease shall continue in full force and effect and Tenant shall continue to pay in full the Fixed Rent, Additional Rent and other charges herein reserved without reduction or abatement. Landlord shall receive out of the Proceeds of such Temporary Taking (and Tenant shall be credited with) an amount equal to the total of the Fixed Rent, Additional Rent and other charges due to Landlord or to be paid by Tenant under the terms of this Lease for the period of such Temporary Taking (less any amounts theretofore paid by Tenant to Landlord) and the balance thereof shall be divided equally between Landlord and Tenant.

Section 15.05 – Tenant’s Claim for Fixtures . In any condemnation proceeding, Tenant may submit a separate claim against the Taking authority for the value of Tenant’s trade fixtures, the cost of removal or relocation, goodwill, inventory, equipment and going concern values if such separate claims are allowable as such and, provided that such Proceeds shall not include an amount of such claims of Tenant, such separate claims shall not reduce the amount of Proceeds otherwise payable to Landlord.

(a)           Section 15.06 – Costs of Taking . Landlord and Tenant shall be solely responsible for their respective legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees, costs and expenses arising out of or in connection with any claim allocable or attributable to any item which each is permitted to separately claim under this Article 15; provided, however, that the Landlord’s legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees and expenses incurred in connection with the collection of any Proceeds pursuant to Section 15.02 shall be allocated and paid by Landlord and Tenant in proportion to the amount of Proceeds disbursed to Landlord and Tenant respectively.

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ARTICLE 16
RIGHT TO INSPECT

Section 16.01 – Right to Inspect . Tenant shall permit Landlord or Landlord’s agents to enter the Demised Premises at all reasonable hours and upon reasonable notice to Tenant for the purpose of (i) inspecting the same; (ii) confirming that Tenant is complying with terms of this Lease; (iii) making repairs which Tenant neglects or refuses to make; (iv) exhibiting the Demised Premises to prospective mortgagees; (v) exhibiting the Demised Premises to brokers and prospective purchasers; and (vi) during the two (2) years preceding the expiration of this Lease, exhibiting the Demised Premises to brokers and prospective purchasers and lessees  (it being understood that Landlord shall have no obligation to do any of the foregoing acts); provided, in each and every case, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts not to unreasonably interfere with the conduct of Tenant’s business at the Demised Premises.

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ARTICLE 17
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ARTICLE 18
DEFAULT PROVISIONS

Section 18.01 - Events of Default . If any one or more of the following events (in this Lease sometimes called “ Events of Default ”) shall happen:

(a)           (i)            if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any Fixed Rent payable under this Lease or any part thereof when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that such thirty (30) day period shall be reduced to ten (10) days after the third (3 rd ) default in any twelve (12) month period, and further reduced to five (5) days if such default occurs four (4) or more times in any twelve (12) month period;

(ii)           if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any Additional Rent or other charges payable under this Lease or any part thereof when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant;

(b)           if default shall be made by Tenant in keeping, observing or performing any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease on Tenant’s part to be kept, observed or performed, other than those referred to in the foregoing subdivision (A) of this Section, which do not expose the Landlord to criminal liability, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant, or in the case of such a default or a contingency which cannot with due diligence and in good faith be cured within thirty (30) days, and Tenant fails to proceed promptly and with due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith (it being intended that in connection with a default which does not expose Landlord to criminal liability, and is not susceptible of being cured with due diligence and in good faith within thirty (30) days, that the time of the Tenant within which to cure the same shall be extended for such a period as may be necessary for the curing thereof promptly with due diligence and in good faith);

(c)           if Tenant shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy and shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file any petition or answer seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein; or

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(d)           if within ninety (90) days after the commencement of any proceeding against Tenant seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, such proceeding shall not have been dismissed or if, within ninety (90) days after the appointment, without the consent or acquiescence of Tenant, of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein, such appointment shall not have been vacated or stayed on appeal or otherwise, or if, within forty-five (45) days after the expiration of any such stay, such appointment shall not have been vacated;

then and in any such event Landlord at any time thereafter during the continuance of any such Event of Default may give written notice to Tenant, specifying such Event of Default or Events of Default and stating that this Lease and the term hereby demised shall expire and terminate on the date specified in such notice, which shall be at least thirty (30) days after the giving of such notice, and upon the date specified in such notice, subject to the provisions of Section 18.03, this Lease and the term hereby demised and all rights of Tenant under this Lease, including all rights of renewal whether exercised or not, shall expire and terminate, as if the date specified in such notice were the day herein definitely fixed for the end and expiration of this Lease and the term thereof.

Section 18.02 - Bankruptcy . Any such proceeding or action involving bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, above set forth in subdivisions (c) and (d) of Section 18.01 of this Article, shall be grounds for the termination of this Lease pursuant to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations of this Article 18, only when such proceeding, action or remedy shall be taken or brought by or against Tenant or any assignee of this Lease, while such Tenant or such assignee is the owner of this Lease.

Section 18.03 – Termination of Lease . Upon any expiration or termination of this Lease, Tenant shall quit and peacefully surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord, and Landlord, upon or at any time after any such expiration or termination, may without further notice, enter upon and reenter the Demised Premises and possess and repossess itself thereof, by force, summary proceedings, ejectment or otherwise, and may dispossess Tenant and remove Tenant and all other persons and property from the Demised Premises and may have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises and the right to receive all rental and other income of and from the same.

Section 18.04 – Reletting of Demised Premises . At any time or from time to time after any such expiration or termination, Landlord may relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, in the name of Landlord or otherwise, for such term or terms (which

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may be greater or less than the period which would otherwise have constituted the balance of the Term of this Lease) and on such conditions (which may include concessions or free rent) as Landlord, in its uncontrolled discretion, may determine and may collect and receive the rents therefor. Landlord shall in no way be responsible or liable for any failure to relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, or for any failure to collect any rent due upon any such reletting.

Section 18.05 - Damages . No such expiration or termination of the Lease shall relieve Tenant of its liabilities and obligations under this Lease, and such liabilities and obligations shall survive any such expiration or termination. In the event of any such expiration or termination, whether or not the Demised Premises or any part thereof shall have been relet, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a sum equal to the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent required to be paid by Tenant up to the time of such expiration or termination of this Lease, and thereafter Tenant, until the end of what would have been the Term of this Lease in the absence of such expiration or termination, shall be liable to Landlord for, and shall pay to Landlord, as and for liquidated and agreed current damages for Tenant’s default, at the election of Landlord, either:

(a)           (i)            the equivalent of the amount of the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent which would be payable under this Lease by Tenant if this Lease were still in effect, less

(ii)           the net proceeds of any reletting effected pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 hereof, after deducting all Landlord’s expenses in connection with such reletting, including, without limitation, all repossession costs, brokerage commissions, legal expenses, reasonable attorneys’ fees, alteration costs, and expenses of preparation for such reletting.

Tenant shall pay such current damages (herein called “ deficiency ”) to Landlord quarterly on the first day of each calendar quarter, commencing with the next succeeding calendar quarter, and Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant each deficiency as the same shall arise. If the Demised Premises or any part thereof be relet by the Landlord for the unexpired Term of this Lease, or any part thereof, before presentation of proof of such liquidated damages to any court, commission or tribunal, the amount of rent reserved upon such reletting shall, prima facie , be the fair and reasonable rental value for the part or the whole of the premises so relet during the term of the reletting.

Nothing contained in this Section 18.05 shall limit or prejudice the right of the Landlord to prove for and obtain as liquidated damages by reason of such expiration or termination, an amount equal to the maximum allowed by any statute or rule of law in effect at the time when, and governing the proceedings in which, such damages are to be proved, whether or not such amount be greater, equal to, or less than the amount of the sums referred to above.

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Section 18.06 – Tenant’s Waiver of Notice to Re-enter. Tenant hereby expressly waives, so far as permitted by law, the service of any notice of intention to enter or re-enter provided for in any statute, or of the institution of legal proceedings to that end, and Tenant, for and on behalf of itself and all persons claiming through or under Tenant (including but not limited to any leasehold mortgagee or other creditor) also waives any and all right of redemption or re-entry or re-possession or to redeem or to restore the operation of this Lease in case Tenant shall be dispossessed by a judgment or by warrant of any court or judge or in case of entry, re-entry or re-possession by lessor or in case of any expiration or termination of this Lease. Landlord and Tenant, so far as permitted by law, hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other on any matters whatsoever arising out of, or in any way connected with this Lease, including but not limited to, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises or any claim of injury or damage. The terms “enter”, “re-enter”, “entry” or re-entry”, as used in this Lease are not restricted to their technical legal meaning.

Section 18.07 – Threatened Breach . In the event of any breach or threatened breach by Tenant of any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to enjoin such breach or threatened breach and shall have the right to invoke any right or remedy allowed at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise as though entry, re-entry, summary proceedings, and other remedies were not provided for in this Lease.

Section 18.08 – Remedies Cumulative . Each right or remedy of Landlord provided for in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other right or remedy provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or the beginning of the exercise by Landlord of any one or more of the rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Landlord of any or all other rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or other law.

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ARTICLE 19
ATTORNEYS’ FEES

Section 19.01 – Attorneys’ Fees . If at any time there shall occur an Event of Default hereunder, and if Landlord shall institute an action or summary proceedings against Tenant based upon such Event of Default and prevail in such action or summary proceeding, then Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the expenses of reasonable and actual attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred by Landlord. The amount of such expenses shall be deemed to be “Additional Rent” hereunder and shall be due from Tenant on demand from Landlord.

ARTICLE 20
WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

Section 20.01 - Waiver . Tenant hereby expressly (i) waives any and all rights of redemption granted by or under any present or future laws in the event of Tenant being evicted or dispossessed for any cause, or in the event of Landlord obtaining possession of the Demised Premises by reason of the violation by Tenant of any of the covenants and conditions of this Lease or otherwise; (ii) waives all rights to stay summary proceedings except in connection with a “Yellowstone” injunction; and (iii) agrees that it shall not interpose any counterclaim in any summary proceeding or any action based on non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from asserting any such counterclaim as a cause of action in a separate action or proceeding, but Tenant shall not seek a consolidation or joint trial of such separate action or proceeding with any summary proceeding or other action or proceeding commenced by Landlord for non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord. Landlord and Tenant hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of them against the other with respect to any matters arising out of or connected with this Lease, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, and/or any claim of injury or damage and any emergency statutory or any other statutory remedy.

ARTICLE 21
NO WAIVER

Section 21.01 – No Waiver. No act or thing done by Landlord or Landlord’s agents during the Term hereby demised shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the Demised Premises, and no agreement to accept such surrender shall be valid unless in writing signed by Landlord. The failure of Landlord or Tenant to seek redress for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of, any covenant or condition of this Lease shall not prevent a subsequent act, which would have originally constituted a violation, from having all the force and effect of an original violation. The receipt by Landlord of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent with knowledge of the breach of any covenant

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of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. No provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord or Tenant unless such waiver is in writing signed by the Party against whom such waiver is to be enforced.

ARTICLE 22
END OF TERM

Section 22.01 – Surrender of Demised Premises .

(a)           Tenant shall, at the expiration or other termination of this Lease quit and surrender to Landlord the Demised Premises, broom clean and in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear and casualty excepted, and the roof shall be free of leaks. Tenant shall surrender all keys for the Demised Premises to Landlord at Landlord’s office, and shall inform Landlord of all combinations of locks, safes, vaults, alarms and other encoded devices or facilities if any, located in the Demised Premises. If the last day of the Term shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the Term of this Lease shall expire on the business day immediately preceding such date.

(b)           All personal property, furniture, furnishings and trade fixtures furnished by or at the expense of Tenant, other than those affixed to the Demised Premises so that they cannot be removed without damage, shall remain the property of Tenant and may be removed by Tenant from time-to-time prior to the expiration or other termination of this Lease. Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing not less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Term specifying any such items of property which Tenant does not wish to remove. If, within thirty (30) days after the service of such notice, Landlord shall request Tenant to remove any of said items, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, remove said items prior to the expiration of the Term.

(c)           In any case where Tenant removes any property or Alterations pursuant to Sections 22.01(a) or 22.01(b), or otherwise, Tenant shall immediately repair all structural damage caused by said removal and shall restore the Demised Premises to good condition at Tenant’s expense, and if Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may do so at Tenant’s cost and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord therefor upon demand for reasonable and actual costs incurred by Landlord.

(d)           Upon failure of Tenant to remove any property in accordance with Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), or upon failure of Tenant to notify Landlord of any property it does not wish to remove from the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 22.01(b), then, as to such property, upon termination of this Lease, Landlord may, at Tenant’s expense: (i) remove all such property which Landlord may require Tenant to remove pursuant  to Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), (ii) cause the same to be placed in storage, and (iii) repair any damage caused by said removal. Tenant shall, upon demand, reimburse Landlord for all of the aforesaid expenses.

(e)           [Intentionally Omitted].

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(f)            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 22.01, any items of property or Alterations not removed by Tenant may, at the election of Landlord, be deemed to have been abandoned by Tenant, and Landlord may retain and dispose of said items without any liability to Tenant and without accounting to Tenant for the proceeds thereof.

Section 22.02 - Ownership of Improvements . Upon the termination of this Lease, whether by expiration of the Term or by reason of default on the part of Tenant, or for any other reason whatsoever, all Improvements then located on the Premises including all affixed lighting fixtures, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, pipes, ducts, conduits, wiring, paneling, partitions, railings, mezzanine floors, galleries and the like, shall, except as provided otherwise in Section 8.01, remain upon and be surrendered with the Demised Premises as a part thereof and shall then merge with the freehold estate and become the property of Landlord as a part of the realty, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances or burdens placed upon Tenant’s leasehold estate.

Section 22.03 – Holdover .

(a)           If the Demised Premises shall not be surrendered as and when aforesaid and in the condition required hereunder, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as use and occupancy for each month or fraction thereof during which Tenant continues to occupy the Demised Premises from and after the Expiration Date (the “ Continued Occupancy Period ”), an amount of money (the “ Occupancy Payment ”) equal to one hundred fifty (150%) percent of one-twelfth (1/12 th ) of the aggregate Fixed Rent and Additional Rent paid or payable by Tenant during the first twelve (12) months immediately preceding such holding over. Tenant shall make the Occupancy Payment, without notice or previous demand therefor, on the first day of each and every month during the Continued Occupancy Period.

(b)           The receipt and acceptance by Landlord of the Occupancy Payment shall not be deemed a waiver or acceptance by Landlord of Tenant’s breach of Tenant’s covenants and agreements under this Article 22, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s right to institute any summary holdover proceedings against Tenant, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s rights to enforce any of Landlord’s rights or pursue any of Landlord’s remedies against Tenant in such event other than the payment of Fixed Rent as provided for in this Lease or under law. This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 232-c of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like import.

(c)           No holding over by Tenant shall be deemed nor operate as an extension of the Term of this Lease.

Section 22.04 – Survival . Tenant’s obligation to observe or perform each and every one of the covenants set forth in this Article shall survive the expiration or other termination of the Term.

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ARTICLE 23
BROKER

Section 23.01 - Broker . Tenant and Landlord each represent that to the other that it has dealt with no broker in connection with this Lease other than Lighthouse Real Estate Management, LLC (“ Broker ”). Landlord shall pay Broker any commission earned pursuant to a separate agreement between Landlord and Broker. Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless of and from any and all losses, costs, damages or expense (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by Landlord by reason of any claim of or liability to any broker, other than the Broker, who claims to have dealt with Tenant in connection with this Lease, which indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

ARTICLE 24
QUIET ENJOYMENT

Section 24.01 – Quiet Enjoyment . Landlord covenants that if and so long as Tenant pays the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent and other charges reserved by this Lease, and performs all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed, Tenant shall quietly enjoy the Demised Premises subject, however, to the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 25
NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

Section 25.01 – Non-Liability of Landlord .

(a)           Landlord and Landlord’s affiliates, trustees, agents, members, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns shall not be liable for, and Tenant waives all claims for, loss or damage to Tenant’s business or damage to person or property sustained by Tenant resulting from any accident or occurrence, including, but not limited to, claims for damage resulting from: (i) any equipment or appurtenances becoming out of repair; (ii) injury done or occasioned by wind, rain, fire, storm or other occurrence of nature; (iii) any defect in or failure of plumbing, heating or air conditioning equipment, electric wiring or installation thereof, gas, water, or steam pipes, stairs, porches, railings or walks; (iv) broken glass; (v) the backing up of any sewer pipe or downspout; (vi) the bursting, leaking or running of any tank, tub, washstand, water closet, waste pipe, drain or other pipe or tank in, upon or about the Demised Premises; (vii) the escape of steam or hot water; (viii) water, snow or ice being upon or coming through the roof, skylight, trapdoor, stairs, doorways, windows, walks or any other place upon or near the Demised Premises or otherwise; (ix) the falling of any fixture, plaster, tile or stucco; and (x) any act, omission or negligence of Tenant, any Tenant Party or of any other persons or occupants of the Improvements or of adjoining or contiguous buildings or improvements or of owners of adjacent or contiguous property.

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obligations under this Lease. Tenant shall look solely to the equity of the Landlord in the Land and Improvements constituting the Demised Premises for the satisfaction of Tenant’s remedies, and in no event shall Tenant attempt to secure any personal judgment against any individual or any member, principal, partner, employee, officer, director or agent of Landlord by reason of such default by Landlord.

(c)           The word “Landlord” as used herein means only the owner in fee for the time being of the Demised Premises, and in the event of any sale of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall be and hereby is entirely freed and relieved of all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder and it shall be deemed and construed without further agreement between the parties or between the parties and the purchaser of the Demised Premises, that such purchaser has assumed and agreed to carry out any and all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder.

ARTICLE 26
APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

Section 26.01 – Applicable Law and Construction . The laws of the State of New York shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this Lease without giving effect to any principle of such law as would result in the selection or application of law of any other jurisdiction. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Lease shall not affect or impair any other provision. The headings of the several articles and sections contained herein are for convenience only and do not define, limit or construe the contents of such articles or sections. Whenever herein the singular number is used, the same shall include the plural, and the neuter gender shall include the masculine and feminine genders. Neither this Lease nor any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. This Lease shall be given a fair and reasonable construction in accordance with the intentions of the parties hereto, and without regard to or aid of canons requiring construction against the party drafting this Lease.

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ARTICLE 27
BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

Section 27.01 - Binding Effect of Lease . The covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Lease shall, except as herein otherwise provided, extend to, bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Each covenant, agreement, obligation or other provision herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this Lease unless otherwise expressly provided.

ARTICLE 28
NOTICES

Section 28.01 - Notice . All notices to be given hereunder shall be in writing and given by hand delivery, by certified or registered mail, or by recognized overnight courier (e.g. Fed Ex) addressed to either of the parties at the address listed below or at any other subsequent mailing address they may indicate by written notice. Any notice given hereunder by mail shall be deemed delivered upon receipt or rejection of delivery by the addressee.

If to Landlord:

 

Mr. Jerome Cooper

 

 

444 Merrick Road, Suite 370

 

 

Lynbrook, New York 11563

 

 

 

With a copy to:

 

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

 

 

1425 Reckson Plaza, East Tower, 15 th  Floor

 

 

Uniondale, New York 11556-1425

 

 

Attn: Chairman, Real Estate Department

 

 

 

If to Tenant:

 

Assistant Commissioner for Acquisitions,
and Construction Services

 

 

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

 

 

Division of Real Estate Services

 

 

1 Centre Street, 20 th  Floor North

 

 

New York, New York 10007

 

 

 

And

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

 

 

347 Madison Avenue

 

 

New York, New York 10017

 

 

Attn: Director of Real Estate

 

 

 

With a copy to:

 

Office of General Counsel

 

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

 

347 Madison Avenue

 

 

New York, New York 10017

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ARTICLE 29
FEE MORTGAGES

Section 29.01 – Landlord’s Right to Mortgage . Nothing herein contained shall limit Landlord’s right to place any mortgage on the interest of Landlord in the Demised Premises including, without limitation, any modifications, consolidations, extensions, renewals and replacements thereof (“ Mortgage ”).

Section 29.02 – Mortgagee’s Right to Cure . If any act or omission of Landlord would give Tenant the right, immediately or after lapse of a period of time, to cancel or terminate this Lease, or to abate the payment of rent or to claim a partial or total eviction, Tenant shall not exercise such right (a) until it has given written notice of such act or omission to Landlord and the holder of each Mortgage; provided the name and address of the holder of any such Mortgage shall previously have been furnished to Tenant, and (b) until thirty (30) days shall have elapsed following the giving of such notice if the same can be remedied within such thirty (30) day period or if the same cannot be remedied within thirty (30) days until a reasonable period of time has elapsed to cure provided such cure has commenced within the thirty (30) day period, and, further, provided the holder of such Mortgage shall with due diligence continue to remedy such act or omission.

Section 29.03 – Tenant’s Attornment . If the holder of any Mortgage, or any designee of any such holder, shall succeed to the rights of Landlord under this Lease, whether through possession or foreclosure action or delivery of a new lease or deed, then Tenant shall automatically attorn to and recognize such party so succeeding to Landlord’s rights (“ Successor Landlord ”) as Tenant’s landlord under this Lease and shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument (“ Attornment Agreement ”) that such Successor Landlord may reasonably request to evidence such Attornment. Upon such Attornment, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as a direct lease between the Successor Landlord and Tenant upon all of the terms, conditions and covenants as are set forth in this Lease, except that the Successor Landlord shall not (a) be liable for any previous act or omission of Landlord under this Lease; (b) be subject to any offset, not expressly provided for in this Lease, which theretofore shall have accrued to Tenant against Landlord; (c) be bound by any previous modification of this Lease or by any previous prepayment of more than one (1) month’s rent, unless such modification or prepayment shall have been expressly approved in writing by the holder of the Mortgage; or (d) be obligated to make any improvements to, or perform any work at, or furnish any services to, the Demised Premises.

Section 29.04 – Priority of Lease . This Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder are and shall be subject and subordinate to every underlying lease, the rights of the overlandlord or overlandlords under each underlying lease, all Mortgages heretofore or

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hereafter placed on or affecting any underlying lease, alone or with other property, and to all advances heretofore or hereafter made under such leasehold mortgage, and to the lien of all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such leasehold mortgage, and (b) any Mortgage now or hereafter affecting the Demised Premises or any part or parts of such real property, or such real property and other property, and to each advance made or hereafter to be made under any such Mortgage and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such underlying lease or leases and/or Mortgages. In confirmation of such subordination, Tenant shall execute and deliver promptly any certificate reasonably approved by Tenant’s counsel that Landlord or its successors in interest may reasonably request.

ARTICLE 30
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

Section 30.01 – Tenant’s Estoppel Certificate . Tenant shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Landlord, execute and deliver to Landlord a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Tenant has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Landlord reasonably requests.

Section 30.02 – Landlord’s Estoppel Certificate . Landlord shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Tenant, execute and deliver to Tenant a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Landlord has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Tenant reasonably requests.

ARTICLE 31
REPRESENTATIONS

Section 31.01 – Tenant’s Representations . Tenant represents and warrants that:

(a)           Tenant is a municipal corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease. The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Tenant.
(b)           The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of Tenant’s

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governing organization documents or under any term or condition of any contract, agreement, lease or instrument to which Tenant is a party or by which Tenant is bound or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Tenant.
(c)           There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Tenant which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.
The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the date hereof and as of the Commencement Date.

Section 31.02 – Landlord’s Representations . Landlord represents and warrants that:

(a)           Landlord is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate properties, to carry on its business as now conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease. The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Landlord.
(b)           The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Landlord or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Landlord.
(c)           There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Landlord which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.

(d)           The shareholder of the Landlord is Jamaica Central Railways and the officers of the Landlord are as follows:  Jerome Cooper, President, Stephen Eagar, Vice President; and Stan Brettschneider, Secretary and Treasurer The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the date hereof and as of the Commencement Date.

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ARTICLE 32
MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 32.01 - Taxes . Tenant shall be responsible for any taxes, including, but not limited to, New York State transfer taxes, payable by reason of the execution of this Lease. Landlord shall complete and sign any required tax return.

 

Section 32.02 – Venue; Service of Process . Landlord and Tenant and any subtenant under this Lease, hereby expressly consent to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the County of Queens (or any successor thereto), the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the United States District Court with respect to any action or proceeding between Landlord and Tenant or such party with respect to this Lease or any rights or obligations of either party pursuant to or in connection with this Lease, and each of such subtenant, Landlord and Tenant agree that venue shall lie in Queens County. Tenant and any subtenant further waive any and all rights to commence any such action or proceeding against Landlord before any other court. Without limiting any other methods of obtaining jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction of the Tenant in any action or proceeding may be obtained within and without the jurisdiction of any court located in the State of New York, and that process or notice of motion or other application in connection with such action or proceeding may be served upon the Tenant by registered or certified mail at the last known address of the Tenant, whether such address be within or without the jurisdiction of any such court, and service shall be deemed complete three (3) business days after when mailed even if delivery is refused by the addressee.
 
Section 32.03 – Lease Not an Offer . The submission of this Lease to Tenant shall not be construed as an offer, nor shall Tenant have any rights with respect thereto or the Demised Premises unless and until Landlord shall execute a counterpart of this Lease and deliver the same to Tenant. Until such execution and delivery, any action taken or expense incurred by Tenant in connection with this Lease or the Demised Premises shall be solely at Tenant’s own risk and account.
 

Section 32.04 - Memorandum of Lease . This Lease shall not be recorded by Landlord or Tenant. At the request of either party, Landlord and Tenant shall execute and deliver to the other party a short form memorandum of lease in form for recording. Such memorandum of lease shall not set forth any of the financial terms of this Lease and shall set forth the Initial Term of this Lease and shall provide that the memorandum of lease shall automatically expire at the Expiration Date of the Term.

 

Section 32.05 – No Waiver . Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, the failure of Landlord to enforce its rights for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease, or any of the rules and regulations, shall not constitute a waiver thereof, and Landlord shall have all remedies provided herein and by applicable law with respect to any subsequent act which would have originally constituted a violation. The receipt by Landlord or the payment by Tenant, as the case may be, of rent with knowledge of the

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breach of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, no provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord unless such waiver be in a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement shall be enforced. The remedies provided in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall not in any way abridge, modify or preclude any other rights or remedies to which Landlord may be entitled under this Lease, at law or in equity.

 

Section 32.06 – Landlord’s Consent . In any instance in which Landlord’s consent, approval or other action or exercise of judgment or discretion shall be made or shall be required by this Lease, or otherwise requested by Tenant, and Tenant disputes Landlord’s reasonableness in granting, exercising, delaying or withholding the same, Tenant in no event shall be entitled to make, nor shall Tenant make, any claim for, and Tenant hereby waives, any claim for damages or any remedy not specifically authorized herein; nor shall Tenant claim any damages by way of setoff, counterclaim or defense but Tenant’s sole remedy shall be an action or proceeding to enforce any such provision, or for specific performance or declaratory judgment.
 

Section 32.07 – Counterparts . This Lease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

ARTICLE 33
ROOF RIGHTS; AIR RIGHTS

 

Section 33.01 – Roof Rights . Provided that Landlord does not interfere with Tenant’s use of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall retain rights to utilize the roof and/or to lease rights to utilize the roof for the installation, relocation or repair of transmitting/receiving antennae. Landlord shall require Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises regarding the installation, relocation or repair of the antennae to maintain insurance in a form and amount as are commonly maintained for such work in cases of properties that are similarly situated, and further provided that Tenant, MTA and MTA Bus are named as additional insureds, as their interest may appear (during the Term of this Lease) on insurance policies maintained by those contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises regarding the installation, relocation or repair of the antennae. Landlord shall, at its expense, be responsible for obtaining all permits from all applicable agencies in connection with utilization of the roof. Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord in performing any alterations required to permit use of the roof by Landlord. Landlord shall be responsible to make any roof repairs necessitated by Landlord’s use of the roof. If it is reasonably determined by the Tenant that Landlord’s antennae interferes with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall relocate the antennae within a reasonable time after being notified by Tenant.

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Section 33.02 – Air Rights .

 

(a)           Landlord shall retain air rights and transferable development rights (collectively “Air Rights”) to the Demised Premises. Subject to the provisions of this Section 33.02 Landlord may transfer any and all Air Rights, either to a non-related party or an affiliate, provided Landlord’s affiliate is an adjoining property owner (if the adjoining ownership requirement is then existing under the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York) and further provided that the offer to purchase the Air Rights is a bona fide offer. Prior to transferring any Air Rights, Landlord shall transmit a written notice to Tenant (the “Air Rights Request Notice”) setting forth the material terms of the proposed transfer (the “Material Terms”), no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the effective date of such transfer. Tenant may by written notice to Landlord (the “Air Rights Response Notice”) within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the Air Rights Request Notice elect to either (i) approve the transfer, (ii) purchase the Air Rights on the Material Terms, (iii) terminate the Lease or (iv) disapprove the transfer, in which event Tenant, contemporaneously with the transmittal of the Air Rights Response Notice, shall pay Landlord an amount equal to the Air Rights Payment (as hereinafter defined). In the event Tenant elects either (ii) or (iii) above, Landlord by written notice (the “Air Rights Withdrawal Notice”) transmitted within thirty (30) days of Landlord’s receipt of the Air Rights Response Notice, may withdraw the Air Rights Request Notice and Tenant shall have no right to acquire the Air Rights or terminate the Lease, as the case may be. In the event Tenant elects (ii) above, and Landlord does not transmit an Air Rights Withdrawal Notice within the required time period, Tenant may assign its right to acquire the Air Rights to the New York City Economic Development Corporation (“EDC”).

 

(b)           The Air Rights Payment shall be the amount equal to the consideration stated in the Air Rights Request Notice multiplied by an amount equal to the Prime Rate plus 3%, payable monthly for the balance of the Term and all Renewal Terms, which Air Rights Payment shall be increased in the same percentage and contemporaneously with the increased Fixed Rent under Section 3.01. If Tenant does not respond to Landlord’s Air Rights Request Notice within forty-five (45) days of Tenant’s receipt of the Air Rights Request Notice, Tenant shall be deemed to have approved the Transfer. Landlord shall not seek Tenant’s approval for the transfer of Air Rights for the first five (5) years of the Term and for the first two (2) years of each Renewal Term. Landlord is permitted to transfer Air Rights during the last five (5) years of the last Renewal Term without seeking Tenant’s approval. If a Renewal Option is not exercised, Landlord shall not be required to seek Tenant’s approval to transfer Air Rights. Under no circumstances will the use of any Air Rights by Landlord or its transferee interfere with the Tenant’s current operations.

 

ARTICLE 34
INVESTIGATIONS

 

Section 34.01 – Cooperation . The parties to this agreement agree to cooperate fully and faithfully with any investigation, audit or inquiry conducted by a State of New York (State) or City of New York (City) governmental agency or authority that is empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to examine witnesses under oath, or conducted by the Inspector General of a

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governmental agency that is a party in interest to the transaction, submitted bid, submitted proposal, contract, lease, permit, or license that is the subject of the investigation, audit or inquiry.

 

Section 34.02 - Testimony

 

(a)           If any person who has been advised that his or her statement, and any information from such statement, will not be used against him or her in any subsequent criminal proceeding refuses to testify before a grand jury or other governmental agency or authority empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to examine witnesses under oath concerning the award of or performance under any transaction, agreement, lease, permit, contract, or license entered into with the City, the State, or any political subdivision or public authority thereof, or the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, or any local development corporation within the City, or any public benefit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, or;

 

(b)           If any person refuses to testify for a reason other than the assertion of his or her privilege against self-incrimination in an investigation, audit or inquiry conducted by a City or State governmental agency or authority empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to take testimony under oath, or by the Inspector General of the governmental agency that is a party in interest in, and is seeking testimony concerning the award of, or performance under, any transaction, agreement, lease, permit contract, or license entered into with the City, the State, or any political subdivision thereof or any local development corporation within the City, then;

 

Section 34.03 – Failure to Testify . The commissioner or agency head whose agency is a party in interest to the transaction, submitted bid, submitted proposal, contract, lease, permit, or license shall convene a hearing, upon not less than five (5) days written notice to the parties involved to determine if any penalties should attach for the failure of a person to testify.

 

Section 34.04 - Penalties . The penalties which may attach after a final determination by the commissioner or agency head may include but shall not exceed:

 

(a)           The disqualification for a period not to exceed five (5) years from the date of an adverse determination for any person, or any entity of which such person was a member at the time the testimony was sought, from submitting bids for, or transacting business with, or entering into or obtaining any contract, lease, permit or license with or from the City; and/or

 

(b)           The cancellation or termination of any and all such existing City contracts, leases, permits or licenses that the refusal to testify concerns and that have not been assigned as permitted under this agreement, nor the proceeds of which pledged, to an unaffiliated and unrelated institutional lender for fair value prior to the issuance of the

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notice scheduling the hearing, without the City incurring any penalty or damages on account of such cancellation or termination; monies lawfully due for goods delivered, work done, rentals, or fees accrued prior to the cancellation or termination shall be paid by the City.

Section 34.05 – Agency Considerations . The commissioner or agency head shall consider and address in reaching his or her determination and in assessing an appropriate penalty the factors in paragraphs (a) and (b) below. He or she may also consider, if relevant and appropriate, the criteria established in paragraphs (c) and (d) below in addition to any other information which may be relevant and appropriate:

 

(a)           The party’s good faith endeavors or lack thereof to cooperate fully and faithfully with any governmental investigation or audit, including but not limited to the discipline, discharge, or disassociation of any person failing to testify, the production of accurate and complete books and records, and the forthcoming testimony of all other members, agents, assignees or fiduciaries whose testimony is sought.

 

(b)           The relationship of the person who refused to testify to any entity that is a party to the hearing, including, but not limited to, whether the person whose testimony is sought has an ownership interest in the entity and/or the degree of authority and responsibility the person has within the entity.

 

(c)           The nexus of the testimony sought to the subject entity and its contracts, leases, permits or licenses with the City.

 

(d)           The effect a penalty may have on an unaffiliated and unrelated party or entity that has a significant interest in an entity subject to penalties under 1.4 above, provided that the party or entity has given actual notice to the commissioner or agency head upon the acquisition of the interest, or at the hearing called for in 1.3(a) above gives notice and proves that such interest was previously acquired. Under either circumstance the party or entity must present evidence at the hearing demonstrating the potential adverse impact a penalty will have on such person or entity.

 

Section 34.06 - Definitions .

 

(a)           The term “license” or “permit” as used herein shall be defined as a license, permit, franchise or concession not granted as a matter of right.

 

(b)           The term “person” as used herein shall be defined as any natural person doing business alone or associated with another person or entity as a partner, director, officer, principal or employee.

 

(c)           The term “entity” as used herein shall be defined as any firm, partnership, corporation, association, or person that receives monies, benefits, licenses, leases, or permits from or through the City or otherwise transacts business with the City.

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(d)           The term “member” as used herein shall be defined as any person associated with another person or entity as a partner, director, officer, principal or employee.

 

Section 34.07 - Termination . In addition to and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Commissioner or agency head may in his or her sole discretion terminate this Agreement upon not less than three (3) days written notice in the event contractor fails to promptly report in writing to the Commissioner of Investigation of the City of New York any solicitation of money, goods, requests for future employment of other benefit or thing of value, by or on behalf of any employee of the City or other person, firm, corporation or entity for any purpose which may be related to the procurement or obtaining of this Lease by the Landlord, or affecting the performance of this Lease.

 

ARTICLE 35
SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Section 35.01 – Significant Related Party Transactions . Landlord shall be required to disclose and notify Tenant of any transactions with significant related parties, including subsidiaries and affiliates of Landlord, the costs of which are charged to Tenant as Rent or Additional Rent. Landlord shall provide Tenant with written notice of such transactions upon submission of invoices for rent or at the end of the calendar year in which the transactions to be billed as rent were performed by significant related parties. When such transactions occur, prices of same must be in line with normal industry practice in New York City. Landlord’s failure to notify Tenant of such related party transactions shall result in a disallowance of such costs that would otherwise be billed as Rent. If such related party transactions occurred and were disclosed, but it is found by Tenant that the costs thereof exceed normal industry costs in an arms length third party transaction in New York City, then such excessive charges shall be disallowed.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement of Lease as of the day and year first above written.

JAMAICA BUS HOLDING CORP., Landlord

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

President

 

 

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THE CITY OF NEW YORK,

 

 

Tenant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Lori Fierstein

 

 

 

 

Name:

Lori Fierstein

 

 

 

 

Title:

  Deputy Commissioner

 

 

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Exhibit 10.7

 

AGREEMENT OF LEASE

 

BETWEEN

 

TRIBORO COACH HOLDING CORP., Landlord

 

AND

 

THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Tenant

 

 

PREMISES

 

85-01 24 th  Avenue

East Elmhurst, New York

 

Section 7, Block 1080, Lot 1




 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ARTICLE 1
DEMISED PREMISES

 

1

 

 

 

ARTICLE 2
TERM

 

2

 

 

 

ARTICLE 3
RENT

 

3

 

 

 

ARTICLE 4
USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

 

7

 

 

 

ARTICLE 5
IMPOSITIONS

 

8

 

 

 

ARTICLE 6
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

 

10

 

 

 

ARTICLE 7
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

 

10

 

 

 

ARTICLE 8
TENANT’S ALTERATIONS

 

12

 

 

 

ARTICLE 9
UTILITIES

 

16

 

 

 

ARTICLE 10
PRE EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY;
REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

 

16

 

 

 

ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE

 

21

 

 

 

ARTICLE 12
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

 

25

 

 

 

ARTICLE 13
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

 

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ARTICLE 14
INDEMNIFICATION

 

36

 

 

 

ARTICLE 15
CONDEMNATION

 

37

 

 

 

ARTICLE 16
RIGHT TO INSPECT

 

40

 

 

 

ARTICLE 17
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

 

41

 

 

 

ARTICLE 18
DEFAULT PROVISIONS

 

41

 

 

 

ARTICLE 19
ATTORNEYS’ FEES

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 20
WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 21
NO WAIVER

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 22
END OF TERM

 

46

 

 

 

ARTICLE 23
BROKER

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 24
QUIET ENJOYMENT

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 25
NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 26
APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

 

49

 

 

 

ARTICLE 27
BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

 

50

 

 

 

ARTICLE 28
NOTICES

 

50

 

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ARTICLE 29
FEE MORTGAGES

 

51

 

 

 

ARTICLE 30
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

 

52

 

 

 

ARTICLE 31
REPRESENTATIONS

 

52

 

 

 

ARTICLE 32
MISCELLANEOUS

 

54

 

 

 

ARTICLE 33
ROOF RIGHTS; AIR RIGHTS

 

55

 

 

 

ARTICLE 34
INVESTIGATIONS

 

57

 

 

 

ARTICLE 35
SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

59

 

 

 

List of Schedules

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule A - Description of the Real Property

 

 

 

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AGREEMENT OF LEASE

AGREEMENT OF LEASE (the “ Lease ”) made as of the              day of                  , 2005 between TRIBORO COACH HOLDING CORP., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with offices located at 444 Merrick Road, Suite 370, Lynbrook, New York 11563, Attention: Jerome Cooper (the “ Landlord ”), and THE CITY OF NEW YORK, a municipal corporation of the State of New York, acting through the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, with offices located at One Centre Street, New York, New York 10007 (the “ Tenant ”).

ARTICLE 1
DEMISED PREMISES

Section 1.01 - Description of Demised Premises . In consideration of and subject to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations set forth in this Lease, Landlord has agreed to demise and lease unto Tenant and Tenant has agreed to hire and take from Landlord that certain parcel of real property known as 85-01 24 th  Avenue, in East Elmhurst, County of Queens and State of New York, as more particularly described on Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof (the “ Land ”), together with all buildings and improvements erected or to be erected thereon (the “ Improvements ”), and together with all of Landlord’s right, title and interest in all easements, rights and other matters appurtenant to the Land or the Improvements and in and to any land lying in the bed of any roads adjacent to the Land, except that rights to use the roof, air rights and transferable development rights are specifically excluded and shall not be demised or leased to Tenant under this Lease subject to the provisions of Article 33 hereof (such Land, Improvements, easements and rights being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Demised Premises ”).

Section 1.02 – Condition of Demised Premises . Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it shall hire and take the Demised Premises from Landlord in its present state of title, subject to all existing liens, charges, encumbrances and any other matters affecting title. Except as specifically set forth in this Lease, Tenant agrees to accept the Demised Premises “as is,” in the existing condition and state of repair as of the date hereof and without recourse to Landlord. Tenant further agrees that no representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, have been made by or on behalf of Landlord and Tenant has not relied on any representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, in respect of the Demised Premises or in respect of the condition thereof or the present or future use or occupation that may be made thereof, the zoning or other Requirements (as hereinafter defined), transferable development rights, encumbrances thereon, appurtenances, or title thereto (except as may be expressly set forth in this Lease). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant has not relied on any representations or warranties other than as expressly set forth herein as to (1) the current or future real estate tax liability, assessment or valuation of the Demised Premises, (2) the potential qualification of the Demised Premises for any and all

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benefits conferred by federal, state or municipal laws, whether for subsidies, special real estate tax treatment, insurance, mortgages, or any other benefits, whether similar or dissimilar to those enumerated, (3) the compliance of the Demised Premises, in its current or any future state, with applicable zoning ordinances and the ability to obtain a change in the zoning or a variance with respect to the Demised Premises’ non-compliance, if any, with said zoning ordinances, (4) the availability of any financing for the purchase, alteration or operation of the Demised Premises from any source, (5) the current or future use of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to, the Demised Premises’ use for residential or commercial purposes, (6) the present or future structural and physical condition of any building, (7) the presence or absence of any Requirements and any violations thereof, and (8) the presence or absence of any Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined), and the compliance or non-compliance with any Environmental Laws (as hereinafter defined). Landlord shall in no event whatsoever be liable for any latent or patent defects in the Demised Premises. Requirements shall mean any and all present and future laws, rules, orders, ordinances, regulations, statutes and requirements of any Governmental Authority (as hereinafter defined) relating in any way to the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 2
TERM

Section 2.01 – Term . This Lease shall be for a term (the “ Term ”) of twenty-one (21) years, which shall commence on the date (the “ Commencement Date ”) of the closing under that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Landlord or its parent and Tenant of even date and shall end at midnight on the day which is the twenty-first (21 st ) anniversary of the Commencement Date (the “ Expiration Date ”), unless such Term shall sooner cease or expire as hereinafter provided. This Lease shall be of no force and effect if the closing under that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Landlord or its parent and Tenant of even date does not occur.

Section 2.02 – Renewal Option . Tenant shall have the right and option (“ Renewal Option ”) to renew the Term of this Lease for two (2) successive periods of fourteen (14) years each (each, a “ Renewal Term ”). Tenant shall give notice to Landlord of Tenant’s exercising of such option (each a “ Renewal Notice ”) not later than twelve (12) months prior to the then effective Expiration Date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with respect to giving of the Renewal Notice by Tenant to Landlord; provided, however, that the Renewal Notice shall be validly and effectively given only if, on the date that Tenant shall exercise its Renewal Option (the “ Exercise Date ”) this Lease shall not have been previously terminated or cancelled and there shall be no uncured Event of Default. If Tenant shall validly exercise its Renewal Option in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.02, this Lease shall be deemed to be extended pursuant to the Renewal Notice, subject to the provisions of this Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 2.02, if on the commencement of a Renewal Term there shall be an uncured Event of Default, then Landlord, in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion, may elect, by written notice to

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Tenant, to void Tenant’s exercise of the Renewal Option, in which case Tenant’s exercise of the Renewal Option shall be of no force or effect, and the Term shall end on the Expiration Date of this Lease, unless sooner cancelled or terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Lease or by law. The applicable Renewal Term shall commence on the day following the then effective Expiration Date and shall end at midnight on the date that is fourteen (14) Lease Years thereafter. All of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect during the applicable Renewal Term, except that during the first Renewal Term, Tenant shall have an option to extend the Term of this Lease for one (1) Renewal Term pursuant to this Article, and during the last Renewal Term, Tenant shall have no further right to extend the Term of this Lease.

ARTICLE 3
RENT

Section 3.01 - Fixed Rent .

(a)           Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the Term as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-5

 

$

2,585,000.00

 

$

215,416.67

 

6-10

 

2,843,500.00

 

236,958.33

 

11-15

 

3,127,850.00

 

260,654.17

 

16-20

 

3,440,635.00

 

286,719.58

 

21

 

3,784,699.00

 

315,391.58

 

 

(b)           Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the first Renewal Term, if exercised, as follows:

 

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-4

 

$

3,784,699.00

 

$

315,391.58

 

5-9

 

4,163,168.00

 

346,930.67

 

10-14

 

4,579,485.00

 

381,623.75

 

 

(c)           Tenant covenants and agrees, as conditions to this Lease, to keep and abide by all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and to pay to Landlord a fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the

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second Renewal Term, if exercised, as follows:

Lease Year

 

Fixed Rent

 

Monthly Installments

 

1-5

 

$

5,037,434.00

 

$

419,786.17

 

6-10

 

5,541,177.00

 

461,764.75

 

11-14

 

6,095,295.00

 

507,941.25

 

 

(d)           Tenant shall pay Fixed Rent upon the Commencement Date for the remainder of the month in which the Commencement Date occurs and the subsequent month.

(e)           For purposes of this Lease, the term “ Lease Year ” shall mean for (i) the first (1 st ) Lease Year, the one (1) year period commencing on the Commencement Date plus, if the Commencement Date is not the first day of a calendar month, the number of days between the Commencement Date and the end of the month in which the Commencement Date occurs, and (ii) for each Lease Year thereafter, the one (1) year period commencing on the expiration of the preceding Lease Year.

Section 3.02 – Manner of Payment . Tenant covenants and agrees to pay Landlord the Fixed Rent at the principal office of Landlord, or at such place as Landlord shall from time to time direct in writing without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction for any reason whatsoever. The Fixed Rent shall be paid in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the payment of private and public debts. If requested by Landlord, Tenant shall pay Fixed Rent by wire transfer in accordance with wire instructions to be provided by Landlord. For Tenant’s convenience, Fixed Rent shall be payable by Tenant in equal monthly installments in arrears on the last day of each calendar month included in the Term. Landlord shall submit monthly invoices to Tenant no later than the 15 th  day of the month for the Fixed Rent; provided, however, that Landlord’s failure to provide such invoice shall not be deemed a waiver and Fixed Rent shall nevertheless be due and owing on the dates set forth herein.

Section 3.03 – Proration of Fixed Rent . For any portion of a calendar month included at the beginning or end of the Term, Tenant shall pay 1/30th of the then applicable monthly installment of Fixed Rent for each day of such portion, payable in advance at the end of such portion.

Section 3.04 – Late Payment . In any case in which any payment of Fixed Rent due Landlord by Tenant under this Lease is not paid within five (5) days of the day when same is due, such payment shall bear interest at the per annum rate of seven (7%) percent over the then prevailing prime rate of interest (which, for the purposes hereof, includes any equivalent or successor interest rate to the prime rate, however the same may be denominated) of JPMorgan Chase Bank, or Citibank N.A. if JPMorgan Chase Bank shall not then have an established prime rate, or the prime rate of any major banking institution doing business in New York City as selected by Landlord (the “Prime

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Rate”), if neither of the aforementioned banks shall be in existence or have an established prime rate (the “ Default Rate ”) from the date such payment was due and payable. In any case in which any payment of Additional Rent (as hereinafter defined) or any other sum due Landlord by Tenant under this Lease is not paid within ten (10) days that such sum is due, such payment shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such payment was due and payable. If Tenant shall reduce, abate, setoff, counterclaim or deduct any sum from Fixed Rent or Additional Rent payable to Landlord, the amount of such reduction, abatement, setoff, counterclaim or deduction shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such amount was reduced, abated, setoff, counterclaimed or deducted by Tenant. Tenant agrees that the Default Rate imposed herein is fair and reasonable, complies with all laws, regulations and statutes, and constitutes an agreement between Landlord and Tenant as to the estimated compensation for costs and administrative expenses incurred by Landlord due to the late payment to Landlord by Tenant. The Default Rate shall be in addition to any other right or remedy hereunder and shall be due and payable as Additional Rent. Tenant further agrees that the Default Rate does not constitute a lender or borrower/creditor relationship between Landlord and Tenant. In addition, Tenant shall pay upon demand by Landlord any reasonable and actual attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements incurred by Landlord in connection with the imposition, collection or payment of said interest, said amounts to be deemed Additional Rent.

Section 3.05 – Additional Rent . Unless another time shall be herein expressly provided, any additional rent, charges or sums payable by Tenant under this Lease (collectively, “ Additional Rent ”) shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after written demand by Landlord with supporting documentation, and Landlord shall have the same remedies for failure to pay the Additional Rent as for a non-payment of Fixed Rent. Unless otherwise specifically instructed by Landlord, all Additional Rent shall be paid in the same currency and, at the same place as is the Fixed Rent required to be paid hereunder, or by wire transfer if requested by Landlord, and shall be paid without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction for any reason whatsoever. Tenant shall timely pay all items of Additional Rent. In the event Tenant has any reasonable objections or inquiries as to the supporting documentation, Tenant may withhold payment as to the disputed amount. In the event Landlord elects not to pay the disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will be liable for all interest and penalties arising from such non-payment by Tenant, however, Tenant will not be responsible for late payment amounts under Section 3.04. In the event Landlord elects to pay such disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord for the amount paid by Landlord, plus late charges under Section 3.04 as to such amounts commencing from the date of Landlord’s payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any potential civil or criminal liability to Landlord shall not, in and of itself, require Tenant to pay any disputed amounts under this Section 3.05.

Section 3.06 – Landlord Cure Rights . If Tenant shall default in making any payment required to be made by Tenant or in performing any obligation of Tenant under

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this Lease which shall require the expenditure of money, including, but not limited to Impositions (as hereinafter defined), and such default shall continue for a period of ten (10) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant, or in the case of such a default or a contingency which cannot with due diligence and in good faith be cured within ten (10) days, and Tenant fails to proceed promptly and with due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith (it being intended that in connection with a default that is not susceptible of being cured with due diligence and in good faith within ten (10) days, that the time of the Tenant within which to cure the same shall be extended for such a period as may be necessary for the curing thereof promptly with due diligence and in good faith), Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make such payment on behalf of Tenant or expend such sum as may be necessary to perform or fulfill such obligation. Any sums so paid by Landlord shall be deemed Additional Rent.

Section 3.07 – Net Lease . The Fixed Rent hereinabove provided for shall be in addition to all other payments to be made by Tenant as herein provided. It is the purpose and intent of the parties hereto that the Fixed Rent shall be absolutely net to Landlord, so that this Lease shall yield, net to the Landlord, the Fixed Rent and that all costs, expenses and obligations of every kind and nature whatsoever relating to the Demised Premises which may arise or become due during the Term of this Lease shall be paid by Tenant and that Landlord shall be indemnified and saved harmless by Tenant from and against the same.

Section 3.08 – Rent Regulations . If all or any part of the Fixed Rent or Additional Rent shall at any time become uncollectible, reduced or required to be refunded by virtue of any Requirements (including rent control or stabilization laws, however denominated), then for the period prescribed by said Requirements, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the maximum amounts permitted pursuant to said Requirements (but in no event to exceed the amounts which would otherwise be due and payable under this Lease as if such Requirements were not in effect), and Tenant shall execute and deliver such agreement(s) and take such other steps as Landlord may reasonably request to permit Landlord to collect the maximum fixed rent and additional rent which, from time-to-time during the continuance of such legal rent restriction, may be legally permissible (and not in excess of the amounts then reserved therefor under this Lease). Upon the expiration or other legal termination of the applicable period of time during which such amounts shall be uncollectible, reduced or refunded: (a) the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall become and shall thereafter be payable in accordance with the amounts reserved herein for the periods following such expiration or termination, and (b) Tenant shall pay to Landlord as Additional Rent, within ten (10) days after demand or such longer period as is legally permissible if ten (10) days shall not be lawful, all uncollected, reduced or refunded amounts that would have been payable for the above-said period absent such Requirements.

Section 3.09 – Survival . The provisions of this Article 3 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Landlord’s failure to bill Tenant for Fixed

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Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease shall in no way excuse Tenant from its obligation to pay Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease, or constitute a waiver of Landlord’s right to thereafter bill and collect such Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease from Tenant in accordance with the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 4
USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

Section 4.01 – Use .

(a)           Subject to the provisions of Section 4.01(b), Tenant (through any of its agencies) shall use the Demised Premises (i) during the period ending April 30, 2008, for the maintenance, repair and storage of passenger buses, administrative offices and for related purposes (the “ Initial Use ”) and (ii) thereafter, for the Initial Use and for all other legal purposes (the uses identified in this subsection (ii) are hereinafter, the “ Permitted Use ”). Tenant may not use the Demised Premises for any other purposes. If Tenant or an assignee or subtenant of Tenant shall use the Demised Premises for other than a Permitted Use, a default shall be deemed to have occurred under Section 18.01(b).

(b)           In no event shall the Demised Premises be used for any of the following: (i) gambling activities; (ii) conduct of obscene, pornographic or disreputable activities; (iii) offices of an agency, department or bureau of the United States Government or any foreign government, or any political subdivision of any of them; (iv) offices of any charitable, religious, union or other not-for-profit organization; (v) offices of any tax exempt entity within the meaning of Section 168(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any successor or substitute statute, or rule or regulation applicable thereto; (vi) any manufacturing use; (vii) landfill; (viii) the handling or treatment of garbage; (ix) the maintenance, repair, parking and/or storage of sanitation department vehicles; (x) residential facility, single room occupancy facility, hotel, motel, apartment hotel, rooming house, dormitory, however denominated; (xi) restaurant, bar and lounge, tavern, grill, catering facility, dance or social club, theatre, night club, cabaret, disco, amusement center, movie theatre, game room, video or amusement arcade or any other establishment whose primary business is providing food or beverage or on-premises consumption or providing entertainment; (xii) swimming pool, skating rink, dance hall, spa, health club, gym, exercise facility or salon; (xiii) any retail use, catalog sales or fulfillment center use; or (xiv) for any purpose which would constitute a public or private nuisance (each, a “ Prohibited Use ”).

Section 4.02 – Compliance with Requirements . Tenant shall at all times conduct its activities on the Demised Premises in full compliance with all Requirements of any or all of the federal, state, city, county and borough governments and rules, regulations, orders and directives of any and all departments, subdivisions, bureaus, agencies or offices thereof, and of any other governmental, public or quasi-public authorities having

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jurisdiction over the Demised Premises, and the direction of any public officer pursuant to law, whether nor or hereafter in force (“ Governmental Authority ”).

ARTICLE 5
IMPOSITIONS

Section 5.01 – Impositions . The term “ Impositions ” shall mean all real estate taxes, assessments, payments in lieu of taxes, water meter and water charges, sewer rentals, excises, levies, license and permit fees, charges for public utilities or other taxes, charges for any prospective easement or agreement maintained for the benefit of the Demised Premises which has been consented to by Tenant, charges or burdens assessed, imposed or becoming a lien upon or with respect to the use or ownership of the Demised Premises or any other taxable interest therein, or upon the Improvements and other improvements erected thereupon; whether any such Impositions are general or special, ordinary or extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen and whether same are imposed by a Governmental Authority or any other taxing authority having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises of every character, kind and nature whatsoever, but shall not include income, intangible, franchise, capital stock, excise, rent, sales, excess profits or gross profits, estate or inheritance taxes of Landlord (unless the same shall be in lieu of “Impositions” as herein defined by whatever name the tax may be designated).

Section 5.02 – Payment of Impositions . Tenant shall, during the Term of this Lease, pay and discharge, as Additional Rent, all Impositions prior to the day any fine, penalty, interest or cost may be added thereto as imposed by law for the non-payment thereof, if such day is used to determine the due date of the respective item; provided, however, that if, by law, any Imposition may at the option of the taxpayer be paid in installments (whether or not interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of such Imposition), Tenant may exercise the option to pay the same in such installments, provided such installment payments are not prohibited by the terms of any Mortgage (as hereinafter defined). From and after the Commencement Date, Tenant shall be designated to receive Tax bills and, if at any time after taxes are issued for any Tax Year, Tenant shall receive a Real Estate Tax bill, Tenant shall furnish Landlord with a copy of such bill. Upon the Expiration Date, Tenant will cooperate in designating Landlord or its designee to receive Tax bills. Tenant shall pay all Real Estate Taxes, as and when due and payable, directly to the applicable taxing authority. Simultaneously with the payment of any of such Impositions directly to the imposing authority, Tenant shall send to Landlord written evidence of such timely payment by Tenant. Landlord shall provide Tenant with timely written notice of any Impositions to be paid by Tenant. A copy of the Imposition invoice or demand from the applicable imposing authority shall be sufficient evidence of the amount of the subject Impositions. Tenant shall also pay or cause to be paid, in the same manner as Impositions are paid, any occupancy taxes arising under or in connection with this Lease. Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay as Additional Rent all penalties, fees, fines, interest, late charges and other similar amounts for the late payment of any Impositions. Tenant shall pay for all utilities directly to the applicable entity.

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If at any time during the Term Tenant shall default in the payment of any Impositions, or if required by the holder of any Mortgage, Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant (for all or any portion of the remainder of the Term) to pay to Landlord, or to the holder of any Mortgage, in advance, in equal monthly installments, the Impositions estimated by Landlord to be due for the subsequent tax year, such amounts to be held in escrow by Landlord or to the holder of any Mortgage, to ensure the full and timely payment of all Impositions thereafter. Any certificate, invoice, advice or bill of the applicable imposing authority of nonpayment of an Imposition shall be prima facie evidence that such Imposition is due and unpaid at the time or date stated therein.

Section 5.03 – Landlord’s Demand . The provisions of this Article 5 shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease. Landlord’s failure during the term of this Lease to prepare and deliver any Imposition bill, invoice or demand or Landlord’s failure to make a demand for Additional Rent due hereunder shall not in any way waive or cause Landlord to forfeit or surrender its rights to collect any of the foregoing items of Additional Rent which may have become due during the Term of this Lease.

Section 5.04 – Proration of Impositions . Any Imposition, other than an Imposition which has been converted into installment payments as referred to in Section 5.02 hereof, relating to a fiscal period of the taxing authority, a part of which period is included within the Term of this Lease and a part of which is included in a period of time before the Term and/or after the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, shall (whether or not such Imposition shall be assessed, levied, confirmed, imposed upon or in respect of or become a lien upon the Demised Premises, or shall become payable during the Term of this Lease) be apportioned between Landlord and Tenant as of the Commencement Date and/or as of the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, so that Tenant shall pay that portion of such Imposition which that part of such fiscal period included in the period of time on and after the Commencement Date and/or prior to the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease bears to such fiscal period, and Landlord shall pay the remainder thereof, provided, however, that Tenant shall not be entitled to receive any apportionment if there be an Event of Default hereunder.

Section 5.05 – Right to Contest . Only Landlord shall be eligible to institute proceedings to reduce the assessed valuation of the Demised Premises. In the event the Landlord shall obtain a tax refund or reduction as a result of any such tax certiorari proceedings or as a result of any other litigation or agreement involving the relevant taxing authorities (collectively, a “ Proceeding ”), then, provided Tenant is not then in default under the terms of this Lease and after all applicable grace periods have expired and after the final conclusion of all appeals or other remedies, Tenant shall be entitled to the net refund applicable to any period as to which Tenant has paid Impositions pursuant to this Article 5. Tenant’s net refund may be applied by Landlord to any amounts payable to Landlord under this Lease. As used herein the term “ net refund ” means the refund plus interest, if any, thereon, paid by the governmental authority less

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appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, consultant, architect, printing, administrative and filing fees and all other Landlord costs and expenses of a Proceeding, except for attorneys fees. If Landlord prevails in a Proceeding, Tenant shall pay to Landlord all appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, printing and filing fees and all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in connection with any such Proceeding (up to the amount of the tax savings resulting from the Proceeding.

ARTICLE 6
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ARTICLE 7
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

Section 7.01 – Maintenance of Demised Premises . Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, take good care of the Demised Premises, including without limitation, the roof, structure, exterior and interior walls and finishes, foundations, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewage facilities and drains, drywells, cesspools, pipes, fencing, landscaping, paving, curbing, all alleyways, passageways, vaults, ramps, sidewalks adjoining the Demised Premises (“ Appurtenances ”) and shall keep same in good order and condition and make all repairs thereto, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen as and when needed to keep them in good order and condition. Except as otherwise provided herein, Landlord shall have no responsibility and shall not be required to furnish any services, make any repairs or to perform any other maintenance work in or about the Demised Premises, and Tenant hereby assumes the full and sole responsibility, at its sole cost and expense for same, and for the condition of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to keeping the Demised Premises and Appurtenances, at its own sole cost and expense, in a clean and orderly condition, free of snow, ice, rubbish and obstructions. Tenant covenants to keep Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises free of liens and other foreclosable impositions arising through Tenant and shall have no obligation with respect to liens arising through Landlord. Tenant’s obligations to maintain the Demised Premises shall not extend to conditions caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct of Landlord or Landlord’s employees, agents and contractors, or to repairs necessitated by Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions as set forth in Article 10.

Section 7.02 – Landlord Cure Rights . In the event (a) Tenant fails to maintain the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 7.01 above to Landlord’s reasonable satisfaction or (b) repairs to the Demised Premises or Appurtenances are made necessary by reason of the acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant, its agents, directors, shareholders, officers, employees, subtenants, assignees, customers, licensees or invitees, then in any of such event(s), Landlord may give Tenant thirty (30) days written notice within which to make such repairs, or if such repairs cannot be made within such thirty (30) day period, to commence such repairs within thirty (30) days and

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diligently pursue them to completion thereafter. In the event Tenant fails timely to make such repairs as aforesaid, Landlord shall be entitled, but shall not be obligated, to make such repairs at Tenant’s expense without incurring any liability to Tenant by reason thereof upon reasonable notice to Tenant. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if, in Landlord’s sole, reasonable discretion, emergency repairs are necessary, Landlord may, if Landlord so elects, to make such repairs at any time without notice to Tenant, at Tenant’s expense for all actual and reasonable costs, and shall provide written notice with supporting documentation to Tenant that such repairs are being or have been made on the first business day after commencing such repairs. All reasonable and actual sums expended by Landlord under this Section 7.02 shall be deemed Additional Rent and payable on demand by Landlord. Tenant shall pay all amounts required under this Section 7.02. In the event Tenant has any reasonable objections or inquiries as to the supporting documentation, Tenant may withhold payment as to the disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will be liable for all interest and penalties arising from such non-payment by Tenant, however, Tenant will not be responsible for late payment amounts under Section 3.04. In the event Landlord elects to pay such disputed amount, and it is determined that Tenant’s objection was unfounded, Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord for the amount paid by Landlord, plus late charges under Section 3.04 as to such amounts commencing from the date of Landlord’s payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any potential civil or criminal liability to Landlord shall not, in and of itself, require Tenant to pay any disputed amounts under this Section 3.05.

Section 7.03 - Shoring . Tenant shall do, or cause others to do, all necessary shoring of foundations, supporting walls and the walls of the Improvements and shall comply with all Requirements with respect thereto and shall do every other act or thing for the safety and preservation of the Demised Premises (including the Improvements and any and all other improvements erected thereon) which may be necessary by reason of any excavation, subsurface construction, remodeling or other building operation upon any adjoining property or street, avenue, alley or passageway.

ARTICLE 8
TENANT’S ALTERATIONS

Section 8.01 - Alterations . During the Term, Tenant shall have the right, without Landlord’s prior written consent but on thirty (30) days’ notice to Landlord, to make any alterations or modifications to the Demised Premises (collectively, “ Alterations ”), provided, however, that within fifteen (15) days after Landlord’s receipt of any such notice, Landlord shall notify Tenant of those Alterations that shall be removed by Tenant at the expiration or other termination of the Lease in accordance with Article 22 of this Lease. Tenant shall obtain all necessary certificates and authorizations required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the Alterations.

Section 8.02 – Plans and Specifications . Prior to performing any Alterations

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which affect the roof, structure, exterior walls, foundations, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewer facilities and drains, drywells and cesspools (collectively, “ Structural Alterations ”), Tenant covenants and agrees that Tenant will provide Landlord with detailed plans and specifications (“ Plans and Specifications ”) satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(a), in accordance with the succeeding Sections of this Article, for the construction of Tenant’s Structural Alterations and Tenant will promptly thereafter proceed diligently and expeditiously to complete the Structural Alterations using licensed, and reputable contractors, architects and engineers, prior to the expiration of all time frames set forth in any building permit issued in connection with the Structural Alterations. Tenant shall provide Landlord with prior notice of the identities of the contractors, architects and engineers.

Section 8.03 – Compliance with Law; Labor Harmony . All Alterations shall be performed and completed in compliance with all applicable Requirements and comply with all zoning laws and ordinances. All Alterations, including without limitation, Structural Alterations, shall be done in a manner, which does not create any labor disharmony or dispute at the Demised Premises.

Section 8.04 – Commencement of Construction of Structural Alterations . Tenant shall not commence any Structural Alterations unless and until Tenant shall have delivered to Landlord:

(a)           Copies of all necessary permits, certificates and authorizations required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the Structural Alterations, together with evidence that such permits, certificates and authorizations have been paid for in full. Landlord shall not unreasonably refuse to join in the application for such permits, certificates or authorizations and shall reasonably cooperate with Tenant, without charge except to the extent Landlord’s participation required is more than de minimus in which case Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord, upon demand as Additional Rent hereunder, a reasonable fee and Landlord’s costs paid or incurred in connection therewith. Landlord shall not be subject to any liability for the payment of any costs or expenses in connection with any such applications, and Tenant hereby indemnifies and agrees to defend and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all such costs and expenses;

(b)           Plans and Specifications for the proposed Structural Alterations satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(a) hereof. Tenant may not materially change the Plans and Specifications without prior written notice to Landlord;

(c)           A contract for the construction of the Structural Alterations in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and satisfying the requirements of Section 8.10(b); and

(d)           Tenant shall use its best efforts to obtain an agreement from Tenant’s architect and general contractor to continue to perform for the benefit of Landlord, if Landlord so requests, their respective obligations under their contracts with Tenant in

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the event of termination of this Lease or upon Landlord’s re-entry upon the Demised Premises following a default by Tenant prior to completion of the Structural Alterations, provided such architect and/or general contractor are paid for their respective services in accordance with such contracts.

Section 8.05 – Insurance . At all times during and until the completion of the Structural Alterations, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, maintain, or cause to be maintained, in addition to the insurance required under Article 11 hereof, one hundred percent (100%) completed value builders’ risk insurance; workmen’s compensation insurance covering all persons employed in connection with the Structural Alterations and with respect to whom death or bodily injury claims could be asserted against Landlord or Tenant; and general comprehensive commercial liability insurance for the mutual benefit of Tenant and Landlord expressly covering the additional hazards due to the construction, with combined single coverage limits of not less than Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00) in the event of death or bodily injury or property damage. The policy of general comprehensive commercial liability insurance, in so far as it relates to property damage, shall not contain any restrictive clauses relating to excavating, sheet piling, moving, shoring, underpinning, removal and rebuilding of structural supports or subsurface work or any similar restrictive clauses. The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance provided for in this Section may be affected by an appropriate endorsement, if obtainable, upon the insurance required to be maintained by Tenant pursuant to Section 11.01(d) hereof. All insurance of the character in this Subsection described, shall be effected under valid and enforceable policies issued by insurers of recognized responsibility and which have been approved in writing by Landlord as to qualification of insurers and the amounts of insurance to be written by each, which approval Landlord agrees shall not be unreasonably withheld. The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance policy and the builder’s risk insurance policies above mentioned shall name Landlord and Tenant as the insured as their respective interests may appear and may also include as the insureds, if required by Landlord, any Mortgagee. The loss, if any, under any of the builder’s risk policies above mentioned shall be adjusted by and shall be payable to Tenant and such proceeds paid to Tenant shall be held in trust and disbursed only for the purposes of completing the construction. All such policies or certificates therefor issued by the respective insurers shall be delivered to Landlord. Within ten (10) days after the premium of each such policy shall become due and payable and the amount thereof shall be determined, Tenant agrees to pay said premium or cause the same to be paid, and Landlord shall be furnished with evidence satisfactory to it of such payment. Tenant may satisfy any of the obligations under this Section through self-insurance, the extent and sufficiency of which is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of Landlord and, in any event, Landlord’s benefits and protection under this Section 8.05 shall in no manner be reduced or impaired by reason of Tenant’s self-insurance.

Section 8.06 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 8.07 – Final Completion of Structural Alterations . Tenant covenants and

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agrees that:

(a)           the construction of the Structural Alterations shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with (i) the Plans and Specifications as approved by Landlord; (ii) all applicable permits, certificates and authorizations and building and zoning laws and ordinances and with all other Requirements; and (iii) the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease; and

(b)           throughout the course of such construction and at and after Final Completion of the Structural Alterations (as hereinafter defined), and in connection with any alterations, Landlord’s fee estate in the Demised Premises will be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances arising out of or connection with such construction. Upon completion of the Structural Alterations, Tenant shall furnish to Landlord (i) a certificate from Tenant’s architect certifying that the Structural Alterations have been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications; (ii) copies of either the temporary certificates of occupancy or the permanent certificate of occupancy for the Structural Alterations; (iii) a complete set of “as built” plans within six (6) months after Final Completion of the Structural Alterations; (iv) a survey of the Land showing the Structural Alterations as built thereon certified to Landlord by a surveyor reasonably acceptable to Landlord, provided that the Structural Alterations include additional improvements outside the present footprint of the existing improvements; and (v) evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord of proof of payment in full for the Structural Alterations, including, without limitation, lien waivers in recordable form received from all architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, materialmen and laborers providing supplies and/or performing work in connection with the Structural Alterations. “ Final Completion of the Structural Alterations ” shall be deemed to have occurred on the date when all of the above have been fully satisfied and delivered to Landlord in accordance with the terms hereof.

Section 8.08 [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 8.09 Landlord’s Approval of Plans . Landlord’s retention of the Plans and Specifications or any other action taken with respect thereto by Landlord or any Mortgagee shall not constitute an opinion or representation by Landlord or the Mortgagee as to the sufficiency of said Plans and Specifications or impose any responsibility for the sufficiency thereof upon Landlord or the Mortgagee.

Section 8.10 Plans and Specifications; Construction Contract .

(a)           Plans and Specifications shall be prepared by a licensed architect and which Plans and Specifications shall meet with the approval thereof by any Governmental Authority then exercising jurisdiction with regard to such work and such Plans and Specifications shall be and become the sole and absolute property of Landlord in the event that, for any reason, this Lease shall be terminated.

(b)           The Structural Alterations contract shall be made with a licensed

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contractor, providing for the completion of all work, labor and materials necessary for completion of the Structural Alterations in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

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ARTICLE 9
UTILITIES

 

Section 9.01 - Utilities . Tenant shall provide, at its own cost and expense, fuel, heat, water, sewer, electricity, telephone and all other utilities or services required in connection with its use of the Demised Premises. Tenant shall be responsible for all deposits required by the respective utilities for service. Tenant shall comply with all requirements of the utilities supplying said service.

 

ARTICLE 10
PRE-EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY;
REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

 

Section 10.01 – Pre-existing Environmental Conditions .

 

(a)           With respect to any and all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions (as hereinafter defined), Landlord, at its sole expense, shall conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other response actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined), on, from, or affecting the Demised Premises (i) in accordance with all then applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities. Alternatively, Landlord may elect to request Tenant, at Landlord’s sole expense, to directly oversee the response contractor’s work. “Pre-existing Environmental Conditions” means the presence of any Hazardous Materials existing as of the Commencement Date in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, and in, on and under any structure on the Demised Premises.

 

(b)           The term “ Hazardous Materials ” includes, but shall not be limited to, (i) asbestos in any form, except to the extent such asbestos in its present condition may remain in place pursuant to and in compliance with all Environmental Laws; (ii) urea formaldehyde foam insulation; (iii) transformers or other equipment which contain dialectic fluid containing levels of polychlorinated byphenyls (PCBs) in excess of 50 parts per million; (iv) lead paint; (v) any substance deemed hazardous or toxic, or required to be investigated, disclosed, reported, treated, removed, disposed of or cleaned up by an applicable Environmental Law; (vi) any substance or mixture which is or shall be listed, defined, or otherwise determined by any agency or court to be hazardous, toxic, dangerous or otherwise regulated, affected, controlled or giving rise to liability under any Environmental Law; (vii) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); (viii) radon gas; (ix) laboratory wastes; (x) experimental products, including genetically engineered microbes and other recombinant DNA products; (xi) petroleum, crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquid, liquefied natural gas, other petroleum products, or synthetic gas useable as fuel; and (xii) “source,” “special nuclear” and “by-products” material, as

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defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq.

 

(c)           The term “ Environmental Law ” shall mean any federal, state or local environmental or health or safety law, regulation or rules, as the same may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Amendments of 1984, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; the Clean Air Act of 1966, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 741 et seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. § 4321; the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.; the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 300(f) et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1471, 1472, 1655m 1801 et seq.; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq.; the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq., and any other rule, guidance or common law which relates to (i) the existence and/or remedy of contamination on property, (ii) the protection of persons, property, animals, or the environment from any exposure to or contamination by Hazardous Materials radiation or other emanations; (iii) the use generation, storage, removal, recovery, treatment, transport, disposal, and control of Hazardous Materials, including hazardous wastes and building materials; (iv) the prevention of, control of, or response to the exposure of tenants, employees or other persons to any Hazardous Material or radiation; or (v) the prevention of, control of, or response to the emission or discharge of Hazardous Materials in the workplace or environment.

 

(d)           Tenant shall not cause, consent to, suffer or permit the installation or maintenance of any underground storage tanks upon, under or within the Demised Premises.

 

(e)           Tenant agrees to take occupancy of the Demised Premises on the Commencement Date and to cooperate with Landlord and its response contractors in addressing the Pre-existing Environmental Conditions. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize interruption with Tenant’s business in performing its obligations hereunder.

 

(f)            Landlord covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tenant, from and against, and pay or reimburse Tenant for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special or indirect

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damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Pre-existing Environmental Conditions or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Landlord, Landlord’s contractor’s or agents, or Landlord’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. During the Term of this Lease, Landlord agrees to require Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises in connection with environmental remediation to maintain insurance in a form and amount as are commonly maintained for such work in cases of properties that are similarly situated, and that Tenant, Metropolitan Transit Authority (“MTA”) and MTA Bus Company (“MTA Bus”) will be named as additional insureds, as their interests may appear, on insurance policies maintained by Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises in connection with environmental remediation. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

 

Section 10.02 –Environmental Compliance During Period of Tenancy; Requirements of Law .

 

(a)           In the operation and occupancy of its business on the Demised Premises, Tenant shall promptly execute and comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and requirements (including those which require structural alterations) of and permits issued by the federal, state, county and local government and of any and all their departments and bureaus applicable to the Demised Premises, including, without limitation, those for the correction, prevention or abatement of nuisances or other grievances in, upon, or connected with the Demised Premises during the Term; and shall also promptly comply with and execute all rules, orders and regulations of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters for the prevention of fires at the Tenant’s own cost and expense. The Tenant’s obligations pursuant to this provision pertain solely to conditions that, in whole or in part, arise or develop during the term of its tenancy. Nothing in this paragraph in any way alters the Landlord’s obligations and responsibilities under Section 10.01 for all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions.

 

(b)           Tenant shall operate and occupy the Demised Premises in compliance with all Environmental Laws. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant shall not cause or permit the Demised Premises to be used to generate, manufacture, refine, transport, treat, store, handle, dispose, transfer, produce or process Hazardous Materials, except in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws or regulations nor shall Tenant cause or permit, as a result of any intentional or unintentional act or omission on the part of Tenant or Tenant’s directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents and contractors, a release of Hazardous Materials onto the Demised Premises or onto any other property. Tenant shall obtain and comply with any and all approvals, registrations or permits required under applicable Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, air quality and fuel storage permits.

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(c)           In the event a Hazardous Material in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, or in, on and/or under any structure on the Demised Premises is identified at the Demised Premises that is not a Pre-existing Environmental Condition and which occurred, was created or aggravated during the Lease Term (a “Tenant Environmental Condition”), Tenant shall (i) conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Tenant Environmental Conditions in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities.

 

(d)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, at the expiration of this Lease or in the event this Lease is terminated, or Tenant is dispossessed, Tenant shall be responsible with respect to any and all such Tenant Environmental Conditions to (i) deliver the Demised Premises to Landlord in a condition that conforms with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations affecting the Demised Premises including, without limitation, Environmental Laws, and (ii) deliver to Landlord a phase one and, if reasonably necessary, a phase two environmental report and tank testing reports showing no leaks, prepared by an environmental consultant reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, or if commercially reasonable, a no-action letter or closure letter, certifying to Landlord that the Tenant Environmental Condition or Conditions has been appropriately remediated or abated. Nothing in this paragraph, however, alters or relieves Landlord from its obligations under Section 10.01 to be responsible for any and all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions.

 

(e)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, Tenant covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, from and against, and pay or reimburse Landlord for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special and indirect damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Tenant Environmental Conditions at the Demised Premises, including the presence of Hazardous Materials, or the discharge or release of Hazardous Materials, and liabilities under Environmental Laws that arise from actions, conditions, or the disposal or release of Hazardous Materials or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Tenant, Tenant’s agents, or Tenant’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

 

(f)            If Tenant receives any notice of (i) the happening of any event

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involving the presence, spill, release, leak, seepage, discharge or cleanup of any Hazardous Material on, to or from the Demised Premises, or (ii) any complaint, order, citation or notice with regard to air emissions, water discharge or any other environmental, health or safety matter affecting Tenant or the Demised Premises, then Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of said notice and shall contemporaneously send to the Landlord a copy of any notice sent to any governmental agency.

 

(g)           During the Term, Landlord or its designee, provided Landlord has a reasonable basis to believe that the Demised Premises has been affected by Hazardous Materials, may, at Landlord’s sole cost and expense, and upon prior notice to Tenant, conduct such investigations and tests as Landlord reasonably deems necessary to determine whether the Demised Premises and the operation thereof are in compliance with all Environmental Laws, provided that any such investigations and tests do not materially interfere with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises or the operation of its business thereon.

 

Section 10.03 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

 

Section 10.04 – Environmental Insurance.

 

(a)           Except as specifically provided in this Lease, neither the maintenance of any insurance policy required under this Lease nor the minimum insurance limits specified herein shall be deemed to limit or restrict in any way the Tenant’s liability for environmental matters under this Article 10.

 

(b)           With respect to third-party claims arising from or related to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part: (i) the threatened or actual release of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from the Demised Premises; and (ii) any environmental liability or remedial action associated with the Demised Premises for any activities conducted on the Demised Premises; both parties shall be covered and such losses, costs, expenses, claims, demands, obligations and liabilities will be satisfied to the extent environmental insurance provides coverage. This provision shall survive the Lease Term.

 

ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE

 

Section 11.01 – Insurance . Tenant may satisfy, in whole or in part, any or all of the obligations under this Article 11 through self-insurance, provided (i) Landlord’s benefits and interests under this Article 11 are not decreased or impaired thereby, (ii) Tenant’s indemnity obligations under this Lease are not decreased or expanded thereby, and (iii) the self-insurance obligation shall not extend responsibility to Tenant for the negligent or willful misconduct of Landlord, or Landlord’s officers, employees, agents, or contractors, or for Landlord’s obligations under Article 10 for any Pre-Existing Environmental Condition, or as to the installation repair, relocation or removal of any

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antennae pursuant to Section 33.01. The Tenant’s obligations as self-insurer shall be governed by the requirements set forth below. Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, during the Term of this Lease:

 

(a)           Keep all Improvements, building fixtures and equipment (other than Tenant’s trade fixtures and business equipment) and other property on, in or appurtenant to the Demised Premises, or used in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Demised Premises, and all replacements, alterations and additions of or to the foregoing, insured for the benefit of Tenant (except as otherwise specifically noted), Landlord and for the benefit of the Mortgagee (under a standard New York Mortgage Endorsement) and for the benefit of any other party designated by Landlord who has an insurable interest in the Demised Premises, as their respective interests may appear, against all risk of loss or damage, including loss or damage by fire and other perils included in a so-called “extended coverage endorsement” or “multi-peril endorsement”, vandalism and malicious mischief, collapse, lightning, windstorm, hail, explosion, riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, aircraft, vehicles, smoke, and water damage and against such other risks as are normally or customarily insured against by owners or operators of similar properties as Landlord may from time-to-time reasonably request, and containing Replacement Cost endorsements. Such coverage shall be in amounts at all times sufficient to prevent Landlord, Tenant or any additional insured from becoming a co-insurer under the terms of the applicable policies, but in any event in amounts not less than the full replacement value of the Improvements. Tenant shall cause full replacement value to be determined from time-to-time at the request of Landlord, but not more frequently than once every calendar year, by an insurance appraisal or other valuation method reasonably acceptable to Landlord. Such policies shall name Landlord, and/or the Mortgagee, and/or any other party having an insurable interest as Landlord may designate, as loss payee(s).

 

(b)           If a sprinkler system is located in the Demised Premises or any Improvement located thereon, provide sprinkler leakage insurance in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, and provide and keep in force a sprinkler supervisory, maintenance and alarm service contract.

 

(c)           Provide boiler and machinery broad form insurance covering fire, damage and explosion in respect of steam and pressure boilers and similar apparatus, if any, located in or upon the Demised Premises in the amount of Five Million ($5,000,000.00) Dollars.

 

(d)           Provide comprehensive general liability and broad form property damage insurance, written on an occurrence basis, including elevator, escalator, machinery and contractual liability insurance, protecting and indemnifying Landlord, Tenant and others having an insurable interest against any and all claims (including all costs and expenses of defending against same) for personal injury, disease or death and for damage or injury to or destruction of property (including loss of use) occurring on, in or about the Demised Premises, sidewalks, gutters, curbs, vaults or vault spaces appurtenant to the Demised Premises, which insurance shall have a combined single

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limit of not less than Fifty Million and 00/100 ($50,000,000.00) Dollars. The insurance carried pursuant to this Section 11.01(d) shall include coverage for contractual liability, independent contractors’ liability and completed operations liability with a personal injury endorsement covering claims arising out of arrest, false imprisonment, libel, slander, wrongful eviction and invasion of privacy.

 

(e)           Provide automobile liability insurance covering all vehicles operated or owned by Tenant in connection with the Demised Premises.

 

(f)            Provide for the benefit of Landlord and any Mortgagee only, business interruption and rent loss insurance in an amount equal to at least the sum of twelve (12) months’ Fixed Rent and Additional Rent (including Impositions), plus twelve (12) months’ insurance premiums and the estimated amount of annual maintenance costs for the Demised Premises.

 

(g)           Provide workers’ compensation insurance to the extent required by applicable law.

 

(h)           At any time prior to undertaking and during the duration of any Alteration or any construction or Alteration of any Improvements on the Demised Premises, provide Builder’s Risk All Risk Non-Reporting property insurance for the full replacement value of such Alterations, work and construction of Improvements, with Replacement Cost and Agreed Amount endorsements.

 

(i)            Provide and keep in force such other insurance covering such risks and in such amounts as may from time-to-time be reasonably required by Landlord or any Mortgagee against any other insurable hazards as are commonly insured against in cases of properties similarly situated.

 

(j)            Provide garagekeeper’s liability coverage in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, if Tenant provides, directly or indirectly, valet parking or in any other way exercises care, custody or control over vehicles in the parking areas of the Demised Premises.

 

(k)           Maintain environmental insurance in form and amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord throughout the Lease Term. Tenant shall name Landlord as an additional insured under Tenant’s environmental insurance policy maintained for the Demised Premises.

 

Tenant agrees that the limits of insurance required by this Article may be increased at the request of Landlord or any Mortgagee consistent with limits of coverage for properties similarly situated provided, however, that in no event shall the limits of insurance be reduced below the amounts of coverage required at the commencement of the Term of this Lease.

 

Section 11.02 – Evidence of Insurance . Contemporaneous with the execution of this Lease, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and to any Mortgagee and to any other

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party designated by Landlord, duly executed certificates of insurance or endorsements and duplicate original insurance policies reflecting Tenant’s maintenance of the insurance required under Section 11.01 of this Lease, together with proof of payment of the premiums and shall thereafter furnish to Landlord, at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any policies and any renewal thereof, evidence of renewal or continued coverage together with evidence of the payment of premiums thereon. The insurance required under Section 11.01 shall not have any deductible or retention in excess of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars and shall provide that the same may not be otherwise materially changed or cancelled on less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Landlord and any Mortgagee. Landlord shall have the right, to be exercised upon prior reasonable notice to Tenant, to review and copy Tenant’s insurance policies to confirm compliance with Section 11.01.

 

Section 11.03 – Additional Requirements . Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee shall be named as additional insureds as their interests may appear in the policies of liability insurance described in Section 11.01, but shall nevertheless be protected against all liability occasioned by an occurrence insured against to the same extent and limits as Tenant is protected and insured under said policies, which policies shall provide primary coverage for Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee. All policies of insurance shall be: (i) written as “occurrence” policies, (ii) written as primary coverage and not contributing with or in excess of any coverage which Landlord or any management agent, or Mortgagee may carry, (iii) issued in form acceptable to Landlord by insurance companies reasonably acceptable to Landlord carrying a General Policyholder’s Service Rating of not less than “A/X” as rated in the most current Best’s Insurance Reports (or any successor rating guide acceptable to Landlord), and licensed to do business in New York State and authorized to issue such policy or policies; and (iv) contain an endorsement that Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and all Mortgagees, although named as additional insureds as their interests may appear, nevertheless shall be entitled to recover under said policies for any loss or damage occasioned to their respective servants, agents, employees and contractors by reason of the negligence of Tenant, its servants, agents, employees and contractors. In addition, the policies referred to in Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) shall name Landlord and any Mortgagees designated by Landlord as Loss Payee(s) for all losses, claims and insurance proceeds pertaining to, arising out of, or in connection with the Demised Premises.

 

Section 11.04 – Payment of Premiums .

 

(a)           Tenant shall pay all premiums and charges for all of said policies of insurance and, if Tenant shall fail to make any payment when due or carry any such policy, Landlord may but shall not be obligated to, following an uncured Insurance Notice (hereinafter defined), make such payment or procure such insurance coverage (which may be maintained under a blanket policy of insurance maintained by Landlord or any affiliate of Landlord), and the amount paid by Landlord or its affiliate, with interest thereon at the Default Rate, shall be repaid to Landlord by Tenant on demand, and all such amounts so repayable, together with such interest, shall be

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deemed to constitute Additional Rent hereunder. Payment by Landlord of any such premium, or the carrying by Landlord or its affiliates of any such policy, shall not be deemed to waive or release the default of Tenant with respect thereto.

 

(b)           As used herein, the term “ Insurance Notice ” shall mean a notice with respect to the Tenant’s failure to pay any insurance charges or premiums following the giving of which Tenant shall have ten (10) days to cure such default, provided, however, if the insurance policy or coverage shall lapse by reason of such non-payment, within said ten (10) day period, Tenant’s time to cure shall expire ten (10) business days prior to the lapse of such insurance policy or coverage.

 

Section 11.05 - Waiver of Subrogation . Tenant shall cause each insurance policy carried by Tenant and insuring the Demised Premises and Tenant’s leasehold improvements, equipment, furnishings, fixtures and contents against loss, damage, or destruction by fire or other casualty, including business interruption, and other special coverages, to be written in a manner so as to provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Landlord in connection with any loss or damage covered by any such policy, including all rights of subrogation. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant and Tenant hereby releases Landlord from any such liability for the amount of such loss or damage. If Landlord procures any casualty insurance concurrent with or supplemental to any casualty insurance procured by Tenant pursuant to this Lease, such policy or policies shall provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Tenant in connection with any loss or damage covered by such policy, including all rights of subrogation.

 

Section 11.06 - Binding on Subtenants . In the event of any sublease or occupancy by a person other than Tenant of all or a portion of the Demised Premises, irrespective of whether permitted by this Lease or made in violation thereof, all of the covenants and obligations on the part of Tenant set forth in this Article 11 shall bind and be fully applicable to the subtenant or occupant (as if such subtenant or occupant were Tenant hereunder) for the benefit of Tenant and Landlord, but nothing contained herein shall be deemed a consent to such subletting if in contradiction of the terms of this Lease.

 

Section 11.07 - Tenant’s Supplemental Insurance . The limits of insurance specified in Section 11.01 hereof are the minimum limits of insurance required of Tenant pursuant to this Lease. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from maintaining separate property insurance in respect of Tenant’s personalty, inventory, trade fixtures and business interruption expenses. Except with respect to the insurance required by Sections 11.01(d) and 11.01(j) hereof, Tenant shall not take out separate insurance concurrent in form or contributing in the event of loss with that required by Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) to be furnished by Tenant unless Landlord is included therein as the insured, with loss payable as in this Lease, provided Tenant shall promptly notify the Landlord of the placing of any such separate insurance.

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ARTICLE 12
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

Section 12.01 – Damage or Destruction to Improvements .

(a)           If any Improvements shall be destroyed or damaged by any cause whatsoever, Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord and shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, restore, repair, replace or rebuild the same as nearly as possible to their condition and character immediately prior to the damage or destruction, reasonable wear and tear excepted (“ Casualty Restoration ”).

(b)           Casualty Restoration shall be commenced promptly and prosecuted to completion with reasonable diligence. Landlord shall join with Tenant in the adjustment and settlement of any insurance claim. The net insurance proceeds, if any, payable by reason of such damage or destruction (other than insurance proceeds for the loss of Tenant’s personalty and other than insurance proceeds for loss of Rents, Impositions and/or maintenance, irrespective of whether paid to Tenant or Landlord) shall be paid to Landlord and made available by Landlord for the payment of the cost of the Casualty Restoration and shall be disbursed in the manner provided in Section 12.03.

(c)           Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 12.01(a) and 12.01(b) to the contrary, if all or substantially all of the Improvements are damaged or destroyed at a time when there is fewer than two (2) years remaining in the Term, then at Tenant’s option, to be exercised by notice given within fifteen (15) days following the date of such substantial damage or destruction, this Lease shall be terminated effective as of the date such notice is given, whereupon Tenant shall be released from its obligation to repair or restore the Demised Premises (except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Section 12.01(c)), any insurance proceeds paid or payable to Tenant shall be paid to Landlord free of any claim by Tenant, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to adjust and settle any insurance claim on account of or relating to any such damage or destruction and Tenant shall pay Landlord the amount of any deductible or retention limit under the applicable policy or policies, and pay to Landlord, contemporaneously with such election, the amount of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent payable through the Expiration Date. If Tenant elects to terminate this Lease as aforesaid, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly remove all remaining portions of the Improvements, including all debris, and fill in and level the area to proper grade. Notwithstanding, anything stated herein to the contrary if Tenant self-insures, upon a Casualty in last two (2) years of the Term, or Renewal Term as the case may be, if Tenant elects not to restore, this Lease shall be deemed terminated only upon payment of all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent through the end of the Lease, and payment to Landlord of the cost of restoration of the Demised Premises to the condition existing immediately prior to the Casualty.

Section 12.02 – No Abatement of Rent . Except as otherwise set forth in Section 12.01(c), no destruction of or damage to the Demised Premises, or to any Improvement, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment or other property, shall permit Tenant to surrender this Lease or shall relieve Tenant from its liability to pay the full Fixed Rent or

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Additional Rent payable under this Lease or from any of its other obligations under this Lease. This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like impact.

Section 12.03 – Disbursement of Insurance Proceeds .

(a)           If and for so long as Tenant is not in default of any of its obligations for the payment of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent, and no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is continuing, and Tenant is conducting the Casualty Restoration in accordance with this Lease, the Casualty Proceeds shall be paid out from time-to-time, but not more frequently than once per month, to pay for all work, labor and material installed and completed at the Demised Premises as the Casualty Restoration progresses (subject to Landlord’s approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld), upon the written request of Tenant, which request shall be accompanied by the following:

(i)             A certificate signed by the architect or engineer in charge of the Casualty Restoration, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and Mortgagee, dated not more than fifteen (15) days prior to such request, setting forth:

(A)           that the sum then requested either has been paid by Tenant or is justly due to contractors, sub-contractors, materialmen, engineers, architects or other persons who have rendered services or furnished materials for the work specified, and stating that no part of such expenditures has been or is being made on the basis of any previous or then pending request for the disbursement of the Casualty Proceeds;

(B)            a copy of the requisition(s) submitted by Tenant and/or its contractor(s) setting forth a brief description of the services and materials supplied to and completed for the Casualty Restoration, subtotaled by trade;

(C)            that, except for the amount described in Section 12.03(a)(i)(A), there is no outstanding indebtedness known to the persons signing such certificate, after due inquiry, which is then due for labor, materials, or services in connection with the Casualty Restoration; and

(D)           that the cost, as estimated by the persons signing such certificate, of the work required to complete the Casualty Restoration does not exceed the amount of the remaining Casualty Proceeds, plus any amount deposited by Tenant to defray the expenses of Casualty Restoration;

(ii)            Lien waivers (following completion of any portion of the work), title insurance endorsements or such other evidence, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, to the effect that all work, labor and materials installed and completed at the Demised Premises have been paid for, or shall be paid for out of the amount then

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requested, and that there has not been filed with respect to the Demised Premises, any vendor’s, mechanic’s, laborer’s, materialmen’s or other lien which has not been discharged or record, except such as will be discharged by payment of the amount then requested and a waiver of the right to file any lien in connection with any work or material covered by the requisition and all prior requisitions (all of the documents referred to in this clause (ii) are individually and collectively referred to as “ Lien Waivers ”);

(iii)           dual obligee payment and performance bonds or such other security for the benefit of the Landlord and the Mortgagee in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord and Mortgagee;

(iv)           the written undertaking of each architect, engineer, construction manager, general contractor and major subcontractor to continue performance on Landlord’s behalf under their respective agreements in the event of a default by the Tenant under this Lease;

(v)            complete copies of the construction management agreement, general construction contract, major subcontracts, all change orders, amendments and modifications to each of the foregoing, all plan revisions and supplements and all payment requisitions, Lien Waivers, architect’s certifications and proof of payment for all work, labor and materials and material notices relating to or incorporated in the Casualty Restoration prior to the date of such requisition, provided, however, that any of the foregoing which have been delivered with a prior requisition do not have to be re-delivered with each subsequent requisition, unless the same have been modified or amended; and

(vi)           such other documentation regarding the Casualty Restoration (including concrete, soil, steel, welding and other testing certifications, surveys, engineers certificates, building or other permits, paid invoices, data sheets and the like) as applicable governmental or public agencies, the Mortgagee or a construction consultant or engineer engaged by Landlord or the Mortgagee shall reasonably require.

(b)           Tenant shall, prior to the commencement of the Casualty Restoration, furnish to Landlord and the Mortgagee an estimate of the total cost of the Casualty Restoration certified by the architect or engineer in charge of the Casualty Restoration. If such cost estimate or any subsequent estimate shall show that the cost of completing the Casualty Restoration is in excess of the amount of the Casualty Proceeds then available (a “ Shortfall ”), Tenant shall promptly deposit with the Landlord an amount equal to such Shortfall. The amount, if any, so deposited shall be included in the Casualty Proceeds for all purposes of this Article.

(c)           Upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, Landlord shall pay to Tenant or the persons named in the certificate referred to in Section 12.03(a)(i), from the Casualty Proceeds, an amount equal to ninety (90%)

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percent of the cost of the Casualty Restoration which is evidenced by the request. Upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, at the completion of the Casualty Restoration, the balance of the Casualty Proceeds, to the extent of and as required to complete the payment of the costs of Casualty Restoration, shall be paid to the persons named in the certificates referred to in Section 12.03(a)(i) for the balance of any sums justly due, and upon payment in full for the Cost of the Casualty Restoration, any sums remaining shall be paid to Tenant upon Tenant’s delivery to Landlord of final Lien Waivers and evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord that the Casualty Restoration has been paid in full.

(d)           If the amount of any Casualty Proceeds shall exceed the entire cost of the Casualty Restoration, such excess, upon completion of the Casualty Restoration, and upon compliance by Tenant with the foregoing provisions of this Article, shall be paid to and retained by Tenant.

(e)           If prior to the completion of any Casualty Restoration, this Lease shall terminate or expire for any reason, including a termination by reason of an Event of Default (hereinafter defined), then Landlord shall have the right to receive and retain any Casualty Proceeds to the extent that they shall not have been applied to the payment of the costs and expenses of the Casualty Restoration, and if such termination or expiration shall be by reason other than an Event of Default, Tenant shall thereupon be discharged from any and all obligations to complete such Casualty Restoration provided said Casualty Proceeds are sufficient to complete such Casualty Restoration. If, in such case, the Casualty Proceeds are insufficient to pay the full cost of the Casualty Restoration, Tenant shall pay the amount of any shortfall to Landlord. The provisions of this Section 12.03(e) shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

Section 12.04 – Lease Supersedes . This Lease shall be considered an express agreement governing any case of damage to or destruction of the Demised Premises or any part thereof by fire or other casualty, and Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any other law of like import now or hereafter in force, are hereby waived by Tenant and shall have no application in such case.

ARTICLE 13
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

Section 13.01 – Landlord Consent . Tenant shall not assign, mortgage or encumber this Lease, its interest hereunder or the estate granted hereby, nor sublet or suffer or permit the Demised Premises or any part thereof to be used by others, without the prior written consent of Landlord in each instance.

Section 13.02 – Collection of Rent . If Tenant should assign its interest in this Lease, or if all or any part of the Demised Premises be underlet or occupied by anybody other than Tenant, Landlord may, after default by Tenant, collect rent from the assignee, under-tenant or occupant, as the case may be, and apply the net amount to the Fixed

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Rent and Additional Rent herein reserved, but no such assignment, underletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of this covenant, or the acceptance of the assignee, under-tenant or occupant as Tenant, or a release of Tenant from the further performance by Tenant of the covenants on the part of Tenant contained herein. The consent by Landlord to any assignment or underletting shall not in any way be construed to relieve Tenant from obtaining the express consent in writing of Landlord to any further assignment or underletting.

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Section 13.03 – Recapture .

(a)            If Tenant shall desire to assign this Lease, or to sublet the Demised Premises, it shall, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date of the assignment or sublet, submit to Landlord a written request for Landlord’s consent to such assignment or subletting (“ Tenants Offer Notice ”), which shall contain the following information: (i) the name and address of the proposed assignee or subtenant; (ii) the terms and conditions of the proposed assignment or subletting; (iii) the nature and character of the business of the proposed assignee or subtenant and its proposed use of the Demised Premises; and (iv) current financial information and any other information Landlord may reasonably request.

(b)            Tenant’s Offer Notice shall be deemed an offer from Tenant to Landlord whereby Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) may, at Landlord’s option, (i) sublease such space from Tenant (if the proposed transaction is a sublease of all or part of the Demised Premises), (ii) have this Lease assigned to it or terminate this Lease (if the proposed transaction is an assignment or a sublease of all or substantially all of the Demised Premises or a sublease of a portion of the Demised Premises which, when aggregated with other subleases then in effect, covers all or substantially all of the Demised Premises), or (iii) terminate this Lease with respect to the space covered by the proposed sublease (if the proposed transaction is a sublease of part of the Demised Premises). Said option may be exercised by Landlord by notice to Tenant within sixty (60) days after a Tenant’s Offer Notice, together with all information required pursuant to Section 13.03(a), has been given by Tenant to Landlord.

(c)            If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to terminate this Lease, then this Lease shall terminate on the proposed assignment or sublease commencement date specified in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice and all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be paid and apportioned to such date.

(d)            If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to have this Lease assigned to it (or its designee), then Tenant shall assign this Lease to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) by an assignment in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, effective on the proposed assignment or sublease commencement date specified in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice. Tenant shall not be entitled to consideration or payment from Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) in connection with any such assignment. If the Tenant’s Offer Notice provides that Tenant will pay any consideration or grant any concessions in connection with the proposed assignment or sublease, then Tenant shall pay such consideration and/or grant any such concessions to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee) on the date Tenant assigns this Lease to Landlord (or Landlord’s designee).

(e)            If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to terminate this Lease with respect to the space covered by a proposed sublease, then (i) this Lease shall terminate with respect to such part of the Demised Premises on the effective date of the proposed sublease, (ii) from and after such date the Fixed Rent and

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Additional Rent shall be adjusted, based upon the proportion that the rentable area of the Demised Premises remaining bears to the total rentable area of the Demised Premises, and (iii) Tenant shall pay to Landlord, upon demand, the costs incurred by Landlord in demising separately such part of the Demised Premises and in complying with any applicable laws and regulations relating to such demise.

(f)             If Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.03(b) to sublet the space Tenant desires to sublet, such sublease to Landlord or its designee (as subtenant) shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord at the rental rate per rentable square foot of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent then payable pursuant to this Lease and shall be for the term set forth in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice, and:

(i)             shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Lease except such as are irrelevant or inapplicable, and except as otherwise expressly set forth to the contrary in this Section 13.03;

(ii)            shall be upon the same terms and conditions as those contained in the applicable Tenant’s Offer Notice and otherwise on the terms and conditions of this Lease, except such as are irrelevant or inapplicable and except as otherwise expressly set forth to the contrary in this Section 13.03;

(iii)           shall permit the sublessee, without Tenant’s consent, freely to assign such sublease or any interest therein or to sublet all or any part of the space covered by such sublease and to make any and all alterations and improvements in the space covered by such sublease;

(iv)           shall provide that any assignee or further subtenant of Landlord or its designee may, at the election of Landlord, make alterations, decorations and installations in such space or any part thereof, any or all of which may be removed, in whole or in part, by such assignee or subtenant, at its option, prior to or upon the expiration or other termination of such sublease, provided that such assignee or subtenant, at its expense, shall repair any damage caused by such removal; and

(v)            shall provide that (i) the parties to such sublease expressly negate any intention that any estate created under such sublease be merged with any other estate held by either of said parties, (ii) any assignment or subletting by Landlord or its designee (as the subtenant) may be for any purpose or purposes that Landlord shall deem appropriate, (iii) Landlord, at Tenant’s expense, may make such alterations as may be required or deemed necessary by Landlord to demise separately the subleased space and to comply with any applicable laws and regulations relating to such demise, and (iv) at the expiration of the term of such sublease, Tenant shall accept the space covered by such sublease in its then existing condition, subject to the obligations of the sublessee to make such repairs thereto as may be necessary to preserve such space in good order and condition.

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(g)            In the case of a proposed sublease, Tenant shall not sublet any space to a third party at a rental which is less (on a per rentable square foot basis) than the rental (on a per rentable square foot basis) specified in Tenant’s Offer Notice with respect to such space, without complying once again with all of the provisions of this Section 13.03 and re-offering such space to Landlord at such lower rental. In the case of a proposed assignment, Tenant shall not assign this Lease to a third party where Tenant pays greater consideration or grants a greater concession to such third party for such assignment then the consideration offered to be paid or concession offered to be granted to Landlord in Tenant’s Offer Notice without complying once again with all of the provisions of this Section 13.03 and re-offering to assign this Lease to Landlord and pay such consideration or grant such concession to Landlord.

Section 13.04 – Landlord Consent . If Landlord shall not exercise its option to terminate this Lease pursuant to Section 13.03(b) above, except as set forth in Section 13.13, Landlord shall not unreasonably delay, condition or withhold its consent to the proposed assignment or subletting referred to in Tenant’s Offer Notice, provided that the following further conditions shall be fulfilled:

(a)            The Demised Premises shall not, without Landlord’s prior consent, have been listed or otherwise publicly advertised for assignment or subletting at a rental less than the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent. However, this shall not be deemed to prohibit Tenant from negotiating or consummating a sublease at a lower rental if Tenant shall first have offered to sublet the space involved to Landlord for the same rent and term by notice given with or after Tenant’s request for consent to the subletting or assignment. Landlord may accept such offer within thirty (30) days from receipt of such request for consent or twenty (20) days after receipt of the offer, whichever is later;

(b)            Tenant shall not then be in default hereunder beyond the time herein provided, if any, to cure such default;

(c)            The proposed assignee or subtenant shall have a financial standing, be of a character, be engaged in a business, and propose to use the Demised Premises in a manner consistent with the extent of the obligations undertaken by the proposed assignee or subtenant;

(d)            No subletting shall end later than one (1) day before the Expiration Date of this Lease or shall be for a term of less than two (2) years unless it commences less than two (2) years before the Expiration Date;

(e)            There should be no more than three (3) subtenants in the Demised Premises;

(f)             Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any actual costs that may be incurred by Landlord in connection with said assignment or sublease, including, without limitation, the costs of making investigations as to the acceptability of the proposed assignee or subtenant, and legal costs incurred in connection with the

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granting of any requested consent; and

(g)            The proposed assignee or subtenant is engaged in a business and the Demised Premises will be used in a manner, which is limited to the Permitted Use.

Section 13.05 – Attornment . Every subletting hereunder is subject to the express condition, and by accepting a sublease hereunder each subtenant shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed, that if this Lease should be terminated prior to the Expiration Date or if Landlord should succeed to Tenant’s estate in the Demised Premises, then at Landlord’s election the subtenant shall either surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord within sixty (60) days of Landlord’s request therefor, or attorn to and recognize Landlord as the subtenant’s landlord under the sublease and the subtenant shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument Landlord may request to evidence such attornment.

Section 13.06 – Counterpart/Insurance .

(a)            Tenant shall furnish Landlord with a counterpart (which may be a reproduced copy) of each sublease or assignment made hereunder within ten (10) days after the date of its execution.

(b)            No sublease shall be valid, and no subtenant shall take possession of the Demised Premises or any part thereof, until there has been delivered to Landlord, both (i) an executed counterpart of such sublease, and (ii) a certificate of insurance evidencing that (x) Landlord and its designees are additional insureds under the insurance policies required to be maintained by occupants of the Premises pursuant to Article 11, and (y) there is in full force and effect, the insurance otherwise required by Article 11.

Section 13.07 – Tenant Liability . Except where Landlord exercises its option under Section 13.3(b) to sublet the entire Demised Premises, notwithstanding any sublease or any assignment and assumption by the assignee of all or any part of the obligations of Tenant hereunder, Tenant herein named, and each immediate or remote successor in interest of Tenant named herein, shall remain liable jointly and severally (as a primary obligor) with its assignee and subtenant and all subsequent assignees and subtenants for the performance of Tenant’s obligations hereunder, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall remain liable to Landlord for all acts and omissions on the part of any assignee and subtenant subsequent to it in violation of any of the obligations of this Lease.

Section 13.08 – Partnership Tenant . If at any time Tenant is a partnership, the following shall apply:

(a)            the liability of each of the parties comprising Tenant shall be joint and several;

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agrees to be bound by, any written instrument which may hereafter be executed, changing, modifying or discharging this Lease, in whole or in part, or surrendering all or any part of the Demised Premises to Landlord or renewing or extending this Lease and by any notices, demands, requests or other communications which may hereafter be given, by Tenant or by any of the parties comprising Tenant;

(c)            any bills, statements, notices, demands, requests or other communications given or rendered to Tenant or to any of the parties comprising Tenant shall be deemed given or rendered to Tenant and to all such parties and shall be binding upon Tenant and all such parties;

(d)            if Tenant shall admit new partners, all of such new partners shall, by their admission to Tenant, be deemed to have assumed performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed;

(e)            Tenant shall give prompt notice to Landlord of the admission of any partner or partners, and upon demand of Landlord, shall cause each such partner to execute and deliver to Landlord an agreement in form satisfactory to Landlord, wherein each such new partner shall assume performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed (but neither Landlord’s failure to request any such agreement nor the failure of any such new partner to execute or deliver any such agreement to Landlord shall vitiate the provisions of this Section 13.08;

(f)             on each anniversary of the Commencement Date, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord a list of all partners together with their current residential addresses;

(g)            For so long as Tenant shall not be in default under the terms of this Lease, if any partner in Tenant, as now or hereafter constituted, shall resign or retire from Tenant, or shall die, then in any such event the equity partner so retiring, or resigning or the estate of an equity partner or shareholder thereof who has died, as the case may be, shall be released from any liability or responsibility under this Lease from and after the date of such retirement, resignation or death provided that only the first such equity partner or shareholder resigning, retiring, or dying within any given calendar year shall be so released in that calendar year, with any subsequent equity partner or shareholder resigning, retiring or dying within said calendar year being released, in chronological order, in the next-subsequent calendar year or calendar years. Tenant shall give Landlord prompt notice of such resignation, retirement or death; and

Section 13.09 – Profit . If Tenant shall sublet the Demised Premises to anyone for rents which for any period shall exceed the Fixed Rent payable under this Lease for the same period, Tenant shall pay Landlord, as Additional Rent hereunder, the amount of any rents, additional charges or other consideration payable under the sublease to Tenant by the subtenant which is in excess of the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent accruing during the term of the sublease in respect of the Demised Premises

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pursuant to the terms hereof. The sums payable under this Section 13.09 shall be paid to Landlord as Additional Rent as and when payable by the subtenant to Tenant.

Section 13.10 – Transfers of Interests in Tenant . Any transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of Tenant’s interest in this Lease (in whole or in part) or of a fifty (50%) percent or greater interest in Tenant or of fifty (50%) percent or more of the assets of Tenant (whether stock, partnership interest or otherwise) shall be deemed an assignment of this Lease within the meaning of this Article. If there has been a previous transfer of less than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets, then any simultaneous or subsequent transfer of an interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets which, when added to the total percentage interest previously transferred, totals a transfer of greater than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets shall be deemed an assignment of Tenant’s interest in this Lease within the meaning of this Article.

Section 13.11 – Corporate Reorganization . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.10 hereof, without the consent of Landlord, this Lease may be assigned to (i) an entity created by merger, reorganization or recapitalization of or with Tenant or (ii) a purchaser of all or substantially all of Tenant’s assets; provided , in the case of both clause (i) and clause (ii) , that (A) Landlord shall have received a notice of such assignment from Tenant, (B) the assignee assumes by written instrument satisfactory to Landlord all of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, (C) such assignment is for a valid business purpose and not to avoid any obligations under this Lease, and (D) the assignee is a reputable entity of good character and shall have, immediately after giving effect to such assignment, an aggregate net worth (computed in accordance with GAAP) at least equal to the aggregate net worth (as so computed) of Tenant immediately prior to such assignment or on the date of this Lease, whichever is greater.

13.12 – Metropolitan Transit Authority . Notwithstanding any provisions of this Article to the contrary, without the consent of Landlord, Tenant may sublet, in whole or in part, the Demised Premises to MTA and/or MTA Bus, provided Tenant provides Landlord with a copy of the executed sublease. Sections 13.02, 13.04(b), 13.04(d), 13.05, 13.06, 13.07 and 13.09 of this Lease shall apply to such sublease.

13.13 – Non-Compliance with Article . In the event that (i) Landlord fails to exercise any of its options under this Article 13 and (ii) Tenant fails to execute and deliver the assignment or sublease to which Landlord consented within forty-five (45) days after the giving of such consent, then, Tenant shall again comply with all of the provisions and conditions of this Article 13 before assigning its interest in this Lease or subletting the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 14
INDEMNIFICATION

Section 14.01 – Indemnity . Tenant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless Landlord and its affiliates, trustees, agents, members, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns (each, an “ Indemnified Party ”) from and against any

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and all liability and damages and any and all injury, loss, claim, damage or suit of every kind and nature, including Landlord’s reasonable counsel fees and disbursements, to any person, firm, association or corporation or to any property, arising out of or based upon, related to, or in any way connected with, a breach of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, the actions or omissions of Tenant or any Tenant Party or the use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, except that Tenant shall not indemnify Landlord for Landlord’s negligence or willful misconduct or the negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnified Party, or for any Pre-Existing Environmental Condition in Article 10.

Section 14.02 – Notice of Proceedings . An Indemnified Party which becomes entitled to indemnification under this Agreement shall promptly notify Tenant of any claim or proceeding in respect of which it is to be indemnified. Such notice shall be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the Indemnified Party obligated to give such notice becomes aware of such claim or proceeding and shall include a complete copy of all notices, pleadings and other papers related thereto. Failure to give such notice shall not excuse an indemnification obligation except to the extent failure to provide notice adversely affects Tenant’s interests.

Section 14.03 – Conduct of Claim . Tenant shall assume the defense of the claim or proceeding with counsel designated by Tenant; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fully in any claim or proceeding and to retain its own counsel, but the fees and expenses of such counsel will be at its own expense unless (i) Tenant shall have agreed to the retention of such counsel for both Tenant and the Indemnified Party or (ii) the named parties to any action or proceeding include the Tenant and the Indemnified Party and representation of both such parties has been determined in the reasonable and good faith judgment of either party to be inappropriate under applicable standards of professional conduct due to actual or potential conflicting interests between them. In the event the Tenant is defending or prosecuting any claim or proceeding, (a) the Indemnified Party shall not admit any liability with respect to, or settle, compromise or discharge such claim or proceeding without Tenant’s prior written consent, and (b) the Indemnified Party will agree to any settlement, compromise or discharge of the suit, action or proceeding which the Tenant may recommend and which by its terms obligates Tenant to pay the full amount of liability in connection with such claim or proceeding; provided, however, that without the Indemnified Party’s consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, Tenant may only consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not provide for injunctive or other non-monetary relief affecting the Indemnified Party. If Tenant fails to assume the defense of a claim, the indemnification of which is required under this Lease, the Indemnified Party may, at the expense of Tenant, contest, settle, or pay such claim. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, Tenant shall not compromise or settle a claim hereunder without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party

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ARTICLE 15

CONDEMNATION

 

Section 15.01 – Condemnation/Notice .     If Landlord or Tenant receives written notice of a Taking (hereinafter defined) or a proposed Taking, it shall promptly notify the other thereof, but no such notice of intention shall confer any rights upon Tenant under this Article, all of which rights shall come into effect only upon the vesting of title in the Taking authority. As used herein, a “ Taking ” shall mean the appropriation, condemnation or taking of all or any portion of the Demised Premises by any governmental or public authority for public or quasi-public use under any right of eminent domain, condemnation or other law, or the giving of a deed in lieu thereof.
 
Section 15.02 – Material Taking .
 

(a)           (i)            In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall automatically cease and terminate upon the date that title is vested in the Taking authority and all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be paid up to that date. In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises during the Term, in addition to any award received by Landlord and in addition to all other payments required to be made by Tenant hereunder, and in the event such Taking is effected by the City of New York or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by the MTA, or by New York State on behalf of the MTA, Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional amount equal to twenty-five (25%) percent of the award received by Landlord in the condemnation proceeding (which award, for purposes of calculating the additional amount paid to Landlord, shall not be reduced by such amount). Landlord and Tenant agree that this additional amount represents Landlord’s recovery of its loss of business opportunity and such amount is not a penalty.

 

(ii)         In the event of a Taking of less than the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as to the portion of the Demised Premises not Taken and Section 15.03 shall apply.

 

(b)           In the event of a Taking, Landlord and any Mortgagee designated by Landlord shall have the exclusive right to file any claim or to commence any action or proceeding to collect any Proceeds payable out of or in connection with such Taking, except for any separate award to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Section 15.05, and Tenant and everyone claiming by, under or through Tenant waives all right to assert any claim against Landlord or the Taking authority in such proceeding. The term “ Proceeds ” shall mean any award, settlement, compensation or proceeds payable by reason of or in connection with any Taking, including the value of the interests of Landlord and Tenant in the Demised Premises and this Lease, any Improvements made by Tenant and Landlord respectively, the value of all awards for severance and indirect damage, and the right to receive any advance payment or interest thereon. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s own cost and expense, cooperate with Landlord and take all actions and execute all documents reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds, and if Tenant shall fail or refuse to take any act and/or execute any document which is reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds (or any part thereof), then Tenant shall be

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responsible to Landlord for the sum of all Proceeds, including interest at the Default Rate, and for all damages, expenses and fees incurred by Landlord as a result of Tenant’s failure or refusal to act or execute any document as aforesaid, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and suspension of interest by the Taking authority, which sums shall be Additional Rent under this Lease and which Landlord may offset from any share of such Proceeds to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Sections 15.02, 15.03 and 15.04. The provisions of this Section are in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord.

 

(c)           In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises and a termination of this Lease, all Proceeds shall be paid to Landlord who shall within forty-five (45) days thereafter (or within thirty (30) days following any final determination in any arbitration proceeding pursuant to Section 15.07 hereof, as hereinafter set forth) disburse the net Proceeds of such Taking to Landlord and Tenant in proportion to their interests in the Demised Premises, as follows:

 

(i)            to the Landlord for the value of the Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises, valuing the Demised Premises free and clear of this Lease and at its highest and best use as of the date of the Taking, except that consideration shall be given to this Lease to the extent it is relevant in determining the highest and best use of the Demised Premises, including Landlord’s reversionary interest, and any consequential damages, including severance damages, out of which Landlord shall pay any sums due any Mortgagee; and

 

(ii)           provided that no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is then continuing and provided further that there are at least two (2) years remaining in the Term on the date on which title to the Demised Premises is vested in the Taking authority to Tenant for the value of Tenant’s leasehold estate, giving consideration to the terms of this Lease, as though there had been no Taking. Any dispute between Landlord and Tenant concerning the pro rata portions of Proceeds payable to Landlord and Tenant in accordance with clauses (i) and (ii) above shall be promptly submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with Section 15.07 hereof.

 

Section 15.03 – Taking of Less Than Entire Demised Premises .

 

(a)           If a Taking involves less than the Entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall terminate as to the area so Taken from and after the vesting of title in such Taking and shall continue as to the remainder of the Demised Premises; provided, however, from and after the date on which possession of the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken, the Tenant shall proceed diligently and in good faith to close in and restore the Improvements. The Fixed Rent shall be reduced as of the vesting date proportionally to account for the area of the Improvements so taken. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a taking of less than the Entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall automatically terminate as to the area so taken by or given to the Taking Authority and shall continue as to the remainder of the Demised Premises. In the event of a Taking of less than the Entire Demised Premises during the Term, in addition to any award

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received by Landlord and in addition to all other payments required to be made by Tenant hereunder and in the event such Taking is effected by the City of New York or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or by the MTA, or by New York State on behalf of the MTA,, Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional amount equal to twenty-five (25%) percent of the award received by Landlord in the condemnation proceeding (which award, for purposes of calculating the additional amount paid to Landlord, shall not be reduced by such amount). Landlord and Tenant agree that this additional amount represents Landlord’s recovery of its loss of business opportunity and such amount is not a penalty. From and after the date on which title the possession of the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken, the Tenant shall proceed diligently and in good faith to close in and restore the Improvements.

 

(b)           Landlord shall be entitled to receive all Proceeds and Tenant shall have no part thereof or claim thereto nor shall Tenant have any claim for the value of the portion of the leasehold estate so Taken. Landlord shall pay all fees, costs and expenses of every character and kind of Landlord incurred in connection with such Taking and obtaining the Proceeds therefor.

 

Section 15.04 – Temporary Taking .     If possession of all or any portion of the Demised Premises shall be Taken for occupancy for a limited period (a “ Temporary Taking ”), this Lease shall continue in full force and effect and Tenant shall continue to pay in full the Fixed Rent, Additional Rent and other charges herein reserved without reduction or abatement. Landlord shall receive out of the Proceeds of such Temporary Taking (and Tenant shall be credited with) an amount equal to the total of the Fixed Rent, Additional Rent and other charges due to Landlord or to be paid by Tenant under the terms of this Lease for the period of such Temporary Taking (less any amounts theretofore paid by Tenant to Landlord) and the balance thereof shall be divided equally between Landlord and Tenant.
 

Section 15.05 – Tenant’s Claim for Fixtures .     In any condemnation proceeding, Tenant may submit a separate claim against the Taking authority for the value of Tenant’s trade fixtures, the cost of removal or relocation, goodwill, inventory, equipment and going concern values if such separate claims are allowable as such and, provided that such Proceeds shall not include an amount of such claims of Tenant, such separate claims shall not reduce the amount of Proceeds otherwise payable to Landlord.

 

(a)           Section 15.06 – Costs of Taking .     Landlord and Tenant shall be solely responsible for their respective legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees, costs and expenses arising out of or in connection with any claim allocable or attributable to any item which each is permitted to separately claim under this Article 15; provided, however, that the Landlord’s legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees and expenses incurred in connection with the collection of any Proceeds pursuant to Section 15.02 shall be allocated and paid by Landlord and Tenant in proportion to the amount of Proceeds disbursed to Landlord and Tenant respectively.

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ARTICLE 16
RIGHT TO INSPECT

Section 16.01 – Right to Inspect .     Tenant shall permit Landlord or Landlord’s agents to enter the Demised Premises at all reasonable hours and upon reasonable notice to Tenant for the purpose of (i) inspecting the same; (ii) confirming that Tenant is complying with terms of this Lease; (iii) making repairs which Tenant neglects or refuses to make; (iv) exhibiting the Demised Premises to prospective mortgagees; (v) exhibiting the Demised Premises to brokers and prospective purchasers; and (vi) during the two (2) years preceding the expiration of this Lease, exhibiting the Demised Premises to brokers and prospective purchasers and lessees  (it being understood that Landlord shall have no obligation to do any of the foregoing acts); provided, in each and every case, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts not to unreasonably interfere with the conduct of Tenant’s business at the Demised Premises.

 

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ARTICLE 17

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

 

ARTICLE 18

DEFAULT PROVISIONS

 

Section 18.01 - Events of Default .     If any one or more of the following events (in this Lease sometimes called “ Events of Default ”) shall happen:

 

(a)           (i)            if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any Fixed Rent payable under this Lease or any part thereof when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that such thirty (30) day period shall be reduced to ten (10) days after the third (3 rd ) default in any twelve (12) month period, and further reduced to five (5) days if such default occurs four (4) or more times in any twelve (12) month period;

 

(ii)           if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any Additional Rent or other charges payable under this Lease or any part thereof when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant;

 

(b)           if default shall be made by Tenant in keeping, observing or performing any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease on Tenant’s part to be kept, observed or performed, other than those referred to in the foregoing subdivision (A) of this Section, which do not expose the Landlord to criminal liability, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant, or in the case of such a default or a contingency which cannot with due diligence and in good faith be cured within thirty (30) days, and Tenant fails to proceed promptly and with due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith (it being intended that in connection with a default which does not expose Landlord to criminal liability, and is not susceptible of being cured with due diligence and in good faith within thirty (30) days, that the time of the Tenant within which to cure the same shall be extended for such a period as may be necessary for the curing thereof promptly with due diligence and in good faith);

 

(c)           if Tenant shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy and shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file any petition or answer seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein; or

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(d)           if within ninety (90) days after the commencement of any proceeding against Tenant seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, such proceeding shall not have been dismissed or if, within ninety (90) days after the appointment, without the consent or acquiescence of Tenant, of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein, such appointment shall not have been vacated or stayed on appeal or otherwise, or if, within forty-five (45) days after the expiration of any such stay, such appointment shall not have been vacated;

 

then and in any such event Landlord at any time thereafter during the continuance of any such Event of Default may give written notice to Tenant, specifying such Event of Default or Events of Default and stating that this Lease and the term hereby demised shall expire and terminate on the date specified in such notice, which shall be at least thirty (30) days after the giving of such notice, and upon the date specified in such notice, subject to the provisions of Section 18.03, this Lease and the term hereby demised and all rights of Tenant under this Lease, including all rights of renewal whether exercised or not, shall expire and terminate, as if the date specified in such notice were the day herein definitely fixed for the end and expiration of this Lease and the term thereof.

 

Section 18.02 - Bankruptcy .     Any such proceeding or action involving bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, above set forth in subdivisions (c) and (d) of Section 18.01 of this Article, shall be grounds for the termination of this Lease pursuant to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations of this Article 18, only when such proceeding, action or remedy shall be taken or brought by or against Tenant or any assignee of this Lease, while such Tenant or such assignee is the owner of this Lease.

 

Section 18.03 – Termination of Lease .     Upon any expiration or termination of this Lease, Tenant shall quit and peacefully surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord, and Landlord, upon or at any time after any such expiration or termination, may without further notice, enter upon and reenter the Demised Premises and possess and repossess itself thereof, by force, summary proceedings, ejectment or otherwise, and may dispossess Tenant and remove Tenant and all other persons and property from the Demised Premises and may have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises and the right to receive all rental and other income of and from the same.

 

Section 18.04 – Reletting of Demised Premises .     At any time or from time to time after any such expiration or termination, Landlord may relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, in the name of Landlord or otherwise, for such term or terms (which

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may be greater or less than the period which would otherwise have constituted the balance of the Term of this Lease) and on such conditions (which may include concessions or free rent) as Landlord, in its uncontrolled discretion, may determine and may collect and receive the rents therefor. Landlord shall in no way be responsible or liable for any failure to relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, or for any failure to collect any rent due upon any such reletting.

 

Section 18.05 - Damages .     No such expiration or termination of the Lease shall relieve Tenant of its liabilities and obligations under this Lease, and such liabilities and obligations shall survive any such expiration or termination. In the event of any such expiration or termination, whether or not the Demised Premises or any part thereof shall have been relet, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a sum equal to the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent required to be paid by Tenant up to the time of such expiration or termination of this Lease, and thereafter Tenant, until the end of what would have been the Term of this Lease in the absence of such expiration or termination, shall be liable to Landlord for, and shall pay to Landlord, as and for liquidated and agreed current damages for Tenant’s default, at the election of Landlord, either:

 

(a)           (i)            the equivalent of the amount of the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent which would be payable under this Lease by Tenant if this Lease were still in effect, less

 

(ii)           the net proceeds of any reletting effected pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 hereof, after deducting all Landlord’s expenses in connection with such reletting, including, without limitation, all repossession costs, brokerage commissions, legal expenses, reasonable attorneys’ fees, alteration costs, and expenses of preparation for such reletting.

 

Tenant shall pay such current damages (herein called “ deficiency ”) to Landlord quarterly on the first day of each calendar quarter, commencing with the next succeeding calendar quarter, and Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant each deficiency as the same shall arise. If the Demised Premises or any part thereof be relet by the Landlord for the unexpired Term of this Lease, or any part thereof, before presentation of proof of such liquidated damages to any court, commission or tribunal, the amount of rent reserved upon such reletting shall, prima facie , be the fair and reasonable rental value for the part or the whole of the premises so relet during the term of the reletting.

 

Nothing contained in this Section 18.05 shall limit or prejudice the right of the Landlord to prove for and obtain as liquidated damages by reason of such expiration or termination, an amount equal to the maximum allowed by any statute or rule of law in effect at the time when, and governing the proceedings in which, such damages are to be proved, whether or not such amount be greater, equal to, or less than the amount of the sums referred to above.

 

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Section 18.06 – Tenant’s Waiver of Notice to Re-enter.      Tenant hereby expressly waives, so far as permitted by law, the service of any notice of intention to enter or re-enter provided for in any statute, or of the institution of legal proceedings to that end, and Tenant, for and on behalf of itself and all persons claiming through or under Tenant (including but not limited to any leasehold mortgagee or other creditor) also waives any and all right of redemption or re-entry or re-possession or to redeem or to restore the operation of this Lease in case Tenant shall be dispossessed by a judgment or by warrant of any court or judge or in case of entry, re-entry or re-possession by lessor or in case of any expiration or termination of this Lease. Landlord and Tenant, so far as permitted by law, hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other on any matters whatsoever arising out of, or in any way connected with this Lease, including but not limited to, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises or any claim of injury or damage. The terms “enter”, “re-enter”, “entry” or re-entry”, as used in this Lease are not restricted to their technical legal meaning.

 

Section 18.07 – Threatened Breach .     In the event of any breach or threatened breach by Tenant of any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to enjoin such breach or threatened breach and shall have the right to invoke any right or remedy allowed at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise as though entry, re-entry, summary proceedings, and other remedies were not provided for in this Lease.

 

Section 18.08 – Remedies Cumulative .     Each right or remedy of Landlord provided for in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other right or remedy provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or the beginning of the exercise by Landlord of any one or more of the rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Landlord of any or all other rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or other law.

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ARTICLE 19

ATTORNEYS’ FEES

Section 19.01 – Attorneys’ Fees .     If at any time there shall occur an Event of Default hereunder, and if Landlord shall institute an action or summary proceedings against Tenant based upon such Event of Default and prevail in such action or summary proceeding, then Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the expenses of reasonable and actual attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred by Landlord. The amount of such expenses shall be deemed to be “Additional Rent” hereunder and shall be due from Tenant on demand from Landlord.

ARTICLE 20

WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

Section 20.01 - Waiver .     Tenant hereby expressly (i) waives any and all rights of redemption granted by or under any present or future laws in the event of Tenant being evicted or dispossessed for any cause, or in the event of Landlord obtaining possession of the Demised Premises by reason of the violation by Tenant of any of the covenants and conditions of this Lease or otherwise; (ii) waives all rights to stay summary proceedings except in connection with a “Yellowstone” injunction; and (iii) agrees that it shall not interpose any counterclaim in any summary proceeding or any action based on non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from asserting any such counterclaim as a cause of action in a separate action or proceeding, but Tenant shall not seek a consolidation or joint trial of such separate action or proceeding with any summary proceeding or other action or proceeding commenced by Landlord for non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord. Landlord and Tenant hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of them against the other with respect to any matters arising out of or connected with this Lease, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, and/or any claim of injury or damage and any emergency statutory or any other statutory remedy.

ARTICLE 21

NO WAIVER

Section 21.01 – No Waiver.      No act or thing done by Landlord or Landlord’s agents during the Term hereby demised shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the Demised Premises, and no agreement to accept such surrender shall be valid unless in writing signed by Landlord. The failure of Landlord or Tenant to seek redress for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of, any covenant or condition of this Lease shall not prevent a subsequent act, which would have originally constituted a violation, from having all the force and effect of an original violation. The receipt by Landlord of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent with knowledge of the breach of any covenant

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of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. No provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord or Tenant unless such waiver is in writing signed by the Party against whom such waiver is to be enforced.

ARTICLE 22

END OF TERM

Section 22.01 – Surrender of Demised Premises .

(a)           Tenant shall, at the expiration or other termination of this Lease quit and surrender to Landlord the Demised Premises, broom clean and in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear and casualty excepted, and the roof shall be free of leaks. Tenant shall surrender all keys for the Demised Premises to Landlord at Landlord’s office, and shall inform Landlord of all combinations of locks, safes, vaults, alarms and other encoded devices or facilities if any, located in the Demised Premises. If the last day of the Term shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the Term of this Lease shall expire on the business day immediately preceding such date.

(b)           All personal property, furniture, furnishings and trade fixtures furnished by or at the expense of Tenant, other than those affixed to the Demised Premises so that they cannot be removed without damage, shall remain the property of Tenant and may be removed by Tenant from time-to-time prior to the expiration or other termination of this Lease. Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing not less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Term specifying any such items of property which Tenant does not wish to remove. If, within thirty (30) days after the service of such notice, Landlord shall request Tenant to remove any of said items, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, remove said items prior to the expiration of the Term.

(c)           In any case where Tenant removes any property or Alterations pursuant to Sections 22.01(a) or 22.01(b), or otherwise, Tenant shall immediately repair all structural damage caused by said removal and shall restore the Demised Premises to good condition at Tenant’s expense, and if Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may do so at Tenant’s cost and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord therefor upon demand for reasonable and actual costs incurred by Landlord.

(d)           Upon failure of Tenant to remove any property in accordance with Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), or upon failure of Tenant to notify Landlord of any property it does not wish to remove from the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 22.01(b), then, as to such property, upon termination of this Lease, Landlord may, at Tenant’s expense: (i) remove all such property which Landlord may require Tenant to remove pursuant  to Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), (ii) cause the same to be placed in storage, and (iii) repair any damage caused by said removal. Tenant shall, upon demand, reimburse Landlord for all of the aforesaid expenses.

(e)           [Intentionally Omitted].

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(f)            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 22.01, any items of property or Alterations not removed by Tenant may, at the election of Landlord, be deemed to have been abandoned by Tenant, and Landlord may retain and dispose of said items without any liability to Tenant and without accounting to Tenant for the proceeds thereof.

Section 22.02 - Ownership of Improvements .     Upon the termination of this Lease, whether by expiration of the Term or by reason of default on the part of Tenant, or for any other reason whatsoever, all Improvements then located on the Premises including all affixed lighting fixtures, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, pipes, ducts, conduits, wiring, paneling, partitions, railings, mezzanine floors, galleries and the like, shall, except as provided otherwise in Section 8.01, remain upon and be surrendered with the Demised Premises as a part thereof and shall then merge with the freehold estate and become the property of Landlord as a part of the realty, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances or burdens placed upon Tenant’s leasehold estate.

Section 22.03 – Holdover .

(a)           If the Demised Premises shall not be surrendered as and when aforesaid and in the condition required hereunder, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as use and occupancy for each month or fraction thereof during which Tenant continues to occupy the Demised Premises from and after the Expiration Date (the “ Continued Occupancy Period ”), an amount of money (the “ Occupancy Payment ”) equal to one hundred fifty (150%) percent of one-twelfth (1/12 th ) of the aggregate Fixed Rent and Additional Rent paid or payable by Tenant during the first twelve (12) months immediately preceding such holding over. Tenant shall make the Occupancy Payment, without notice or previous demand therefor, on the first day of each and every month during the Continued Occupancy Period.

(b)           The receipt and acceptance by Landlord of the Occupancy Payment shall not be deemed a waiver or acceptance by Landlord of Tenant’s breach of Tenant’s covenants and agreements under this Article 22, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s right to institute any summary holdover proceedings against Tenant, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s rights to enforce any of Landlord’s rights or pursue any of Landlord’s remedies against Tenant in such event other than the payment of Fixed Rent as provided for in this Lease or under law. This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 232-c of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like import.

(c)           No holding over by Tenant shall be deemed nor operate as an extension of the Term of this Lease.

Section 22.04 – Survival .     Tenant’s obligation to observe or perform each and every one of the covenants set forth in this Article shall survive the expiration or other termination of the Term.

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ARTICLE 23

BROKER

Section 23.01 - Broker .     Tenant and Landlord each represent that to the other that it has dealt with no broker in connection with this Lease other than Lighthouse Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“ Broker ”). Landlord shall pay Broker any commission earned pursuant to a separate agreement between Landlord and Broker. Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless of and from any and all losses, costs, damages or expense (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by Landlord by reason of any claim of or liability to any broker, other than the Broker, who claims to have dealt with Tenant in connection with this Lease, which indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

ARTICLE 24

QUIET ENJOYMENT

Section 24.01 – Quiet Enjoyment .     Landlord covenants that if and so long as Tenant pays the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent and other charges reserved by this Lease, and performs all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed, Tenant shall quietly enjoy the Demised Premises subject, however, to the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 25

NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

Section 25.01 – Non-Liability of Landlord .

(a)           Landlord and Landlord’s affiliates, trustees, agents, members, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns shall not be liable for, and Tenant waives all claims for, loss or damage to Tenant’s business or damage to person or property sustained by Tenant resulting from any accident or occurrence, including, but not limited to, claims for damage resulting from: (i) any equipment or appurtenances becoming out of repair; (ii) injury done or occasioned by wind, rain, fire, storm or other occurrence of nature; (iii) any defect in or failure of plumbing, heating or air conditioning equipment, electric wiring or installation thereof, gas, water, or steam pipes, stairs, porches, railings or walks; (iv) broken glass; (v) the backing up of any sewer pipe or downspout; (vi) the bursting, leaking or running of any tank, tub, washstand, water closet, waste pipe, drain or other pipe or tank in, upon or about the Demised Premises; (vii) the escape of steam or hot water; (viii) water, snow or ice being upon or coming through the roof, skylight, trapdoor, stairs, doorways, windows, walks or any other place upon or near the Demised Premises or otherwise; (ix) the falling of any fixture, plaster, tile or stucco; and (x) any act, omission or negligence of Tenant, any Tenant Party or of any other persons or occupants of the Improvements or of adjoining or contiguous buildings or improvements or of owners of adjacent or contiguous property.

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obligations under this Lease. Tenant shall look solely to the equity of the Landlord in the Land and Improvements constituting the Demised Premises for the satisfaction of Tenant’s remedies, and in no event shall Tenant attempt to secure any personal judgment against any individual or any member, principal, partner, employee, officer, director or agent of Landlord by reason of such default by Landlord.

(c)           The word “Landlord” as used herein means only the owner in fee for the time being of the Demised Premises, and in the event of any sale of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall be and hereby is entirely freed and relieved of all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder and it shall be deemed and construed without further agreement between the parties or between the parties and the purchaser of the Demised Premises, that such purchaser has assumed and agreed to carry out any and all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder.

ARTICLE 26

APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

Section 26.01 – Applicable Law and Construction .     The laws of the State of New York shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this Lease without giving effect to any principle of such law as would result in the selection or application of law of any other jurisdiction. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Lease shall not affect or impair any other provision. The headings of the several articles and sections contained herein are for convenience only and do not define, limit or construe the contents of such articles or sections. Whenever herein the singular number is used, the same shall include the plural, and the neuter gender shall include the masculine and feminine genders. Neither this Lease nor any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. This Lease shall be given a fair and reasonable construction in accordance with the intentions of the parties hereto, and without regard to or aid of canons requiring construction against the party drafting this Lease.

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ARTICLE 27

BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

Section 27.01 - Binding Effect of Lease .     The covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Lease shall, except as herein otherwise provided, extend to, bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Each covenant, agreement, obligation or other provision herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this Lease unless otherwise expressly provided.

ARTICLE 28
NOTICES

Section 28.01 - Notice .     All notices to be given hereunder shall be in writing and given by hand delivery, by certified or registered mail, or by recognized overnight courier (e.g. Fed Ex) addressed to either of the parties at the address listed below or at any other subsequent mailing address they may indicate by written notice. Any notice given hereunder by mail shall be deemed delivered upon receipt or rejection of delivery by the addressee.

If to Landlord:

 

Mr. Jerome Cooper

 

 

444 Merrick Road, Suite 370

 

 

Lynbrook, New York 11563

 

 

 

With a copy to:

 

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

 

 

1425 Reckson Plaza, East Tower, 15 th  Floor

 

 

Uniondale, New York 11556-1425

 

 

Attn: Chairman, Real Estate Department

 

 

 

If to Tenant:

 

Assistant Commissioner for Acquisitions,

 

 

   and Construction Services

 

 

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

 

 

Division of Real Estate Services

 

 

1 Centre Street, 20 th  Floor North

 

 

New York, New York 10007

 

 

 

And

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

 

 

347 Madison Avenue

 

 

New York, New York 10017

 

 

Attn: Director of Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

With a copy to:

 

Office of General Counsel

 

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

 

 

347 Madison Avenue

 

 

New York, New York 10017

 

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ARTICLE 29

FEE MORTGAGES

Section 29.01 – Landlord’s Right to Mortgage .     Nothing herein contained shall limit Landlord’s right to place any mortgage on the interest of Landlord in the Demised Premises including, without limitation, any modifications, consolidations, extensions, renewals and replacements thereof (“ Mortgage ”).

Section 29.02 – Mortgagee’s Right to Cure .     If any act or omission of Landlord would give Tenant the right, immediately or after lapse of a period of time, to cancel or terminate this Lease, or to abate the payment of rent or to claim a partial or total eviction, Tenant shall not exercise such right (a) until it has given written notice of such act or omission to Landlord and the holder of each Mortgage; provided the name and address of the holder of any such Mortgage shall previously have been furnished to Tenant, and (b) until thirty (30) days shall have elapsed following the giving of such notice if the same can be remedied within such thirty (30) day period or if the same cannot be remedied within thirty (30) days until a reasonable period of time has elapsed to cure provided such cure has commenced within the thirty (30) day period, and, further, provided the holder of such Mortgage shall with due diligence continue to remedy such act or omission.

Section 29.03 – Tenant’s Attornment .     If the holder of any Mortgage, or any designee of any such holder, shall succeed to the rights of Landlord under this Lease, whether through possession or foreclosure action or delivery of a new lease or deed, then Tenant shall automatically attorn to and recognize such party so succeeding to Landlord’s rights (“ Successor Landlord ”) as Tenant’s landlord under this Lease and shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument (“ Attornment Agreement ”) that such Successor Landlord may reasonably request to evidence such Attornment. Upon such Attornment, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as a direct lease between the Successor Landlord and Tenant upon all of the terms, conditions and covenants as are set forth in this Lease, except that the Successor Landlord shall not (a) be liable for any previous act or omission of Landlord under this Lease; (b) be subject to any offset, not expressly provided for in this Lease, which theretofore shall have accrued to Tenant against Landlord; (c) be bound by any previous modification of this Lease or by any previous prepayment of more than one (1) month’s rent, unless such modification or prepayment shall have been expressly approved in writing by the holder of the Mortgage; or (d) be obligated to make any improvements to, or perform any work at, or furnish any services to, the Demised Premises.

Section 29.04 – Priority of Lease .     This Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder are and shall be subject and subordinate to every underlying lease, the rights of the overlandlord or overlandlords under each underlying lease, all Mortgages heretofore or

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hereafter placed on or affecting any underlying lease, alone or with other property, and to all advances heretofore or hereafter made under such leasehold mortgage, and to the lien of all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such leasehold mortgage, and (b) any Mortgage now or hereafter affecting the Demised Premises or any part or parts of such real property, or such real property and other property, and to each advance made or hereafter to be made under any such Mortgage and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such underlying lease or leases and/or Mortgages. In confirmation of such subordination, Tenant shall execute and deliver promptly any certificate reasonably approved by Tenant’s counsel that Landlord or its successors in interest may reasonably request.

ARTICLE 30

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

Section 30.01 – Tenant’s Estoppel Certificate .     Tenant shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Landlord, execute and deliver to Landlord a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Tenant has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Landlord reasonably requests.

Section 30.02 – Landlord’s Estoppel Certificate .     Landlord shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Tenant, execute and deliver to Tenant a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Landlord has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Tenant reasonably requests.

ARTICLE 31

REPRESENTATIONS

Section 31.01 – Tenant’s Representations . Tenant represents and warrants that:

(a)           Tenant is a municipal corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease. The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Tenant.
(b)           The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of Tenant’s

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governing organization documents or under any term or condition of any contract, agreement, lease or instrument to which Tenant is a party or by which Tenant is bound or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Tenant.
(c)           There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Tenant which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.
The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the date hereof and as of the Commencement Date.

Section 31.02 – Landlord’s Representations .     Landlord represents and warrants that:

(a)           Landlord is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate properties, to carry on its business as now conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease. The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Landlord.
(b)           The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Landlord or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Landlord.
(c)           There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Landlord which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.

(d)           The shareholder of the Landlord is Triboro Coach Corp. and the officers of the Landlord are as follows:  Jerome Cooper, President; Stephen Eagar, Vice President; and Stan Brettschneider, Secretary and Treasurer. The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the date hereof and as of the Commencement Date.

ARTICLE 32

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 32.01 - Taxes .     Tenant shall be responsible for any taxes, including, but not limited to, New York State transfer taxes, payable by reason of the execution of this Lease. Landlord shall complete and sign any required tax return.

Section 32.02 – Venue; Service of Process .     Landlord and Tenant and any subtenant under this Lease, hereby expressly consent to the jurisdiction of the Supreme

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Court of the County of Queens (or any successor thereto), the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the United States District Court with respect to any action or proceeding between Landlord and Tenant or such party with respect to this Lease or any rights or obligations of either party pursuant to or in connection with this Lease, and each of such subtenant, Landlord and Tenant agree that venue shall lie in Queens County. Tenant and any subtenant further waive any and all rights to commence any such action or proceeding against Landlord before any other court. Without limiting any other methods of obtaining jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction of the Tenant in any action or proceeding may be obtained within and without the jurisdiction of any court located in the State of New York, and that process or notice of motion or other application in connection with such action or proceeding may be served upon the Tenant by registered or certified mail at the last known address of the Tenant, whether such address be within or without the jurisdiction of any such court, and service shall be deemed complete three (3) business days after when mailed even if delivery is refused by the addressee.
Section 32.03 – Lease Not an Offer .     The submission of this Lease to Tenant shall not be construed as an offer, nor shall Tenant have any rights with respect thereto or the Demised Premises unless and until Landlord shall execute a counterpart of this Lease and deliver the same to Tenant. Until such execution and delivery, any action taken or expense incurred by Tenant in connection with this Lease or the Demised Premises shall be solely at Tenant’s own risk and account.

Section 32.04 - Memorandum of Lease .     This Lease shall not be recorded by Landlord or Tenant. At the request of either party, Landlord and Tenant shall execute and deliver to the other party a short form memorandum of lease in form for recording. Such memorandum of lease shall not set forth any of the financial terms of this Lease and shall set forth the Initial Term of this Lease and shall provide that the memorandum of lease shall automatically expire at the Expiration Date of the Term.

Section 32.05 – No Waiver .     Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, the failure of Landlord to enforce its rights for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease, or any of the rules and regulations, shall not constitute a waiver thereof, and Landlord shall have all remedies provided herein and by applicable law with respect to any subsequent act which would have originally constituted a violation. The receipt by Landlord or the payment by Tenant, as the case may be, of rent with knowledge of the breach of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, no provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord unless such waiver be in a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement shall be enforced. The remedies provided in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall not in any way abridge, modify or preclude any other rights or remedies to which Landlord may be entitled under this Lease, at law or in equity.

Section 32.06 – Landlord’s Consent .     In any instance in which Landlord’s

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consent, approval or other action or exercise of judgment or discretion shall be made or shall be required by this Lease, or otherwise requested by Tenant, and Tenant disputes Landlord’s reasonableness in granting, exercising, delaying or withholding the same, Tenant in no event shall be entitled to make, nor shall Tenant make, any claim for, and Tenant hereby waives, any claim for damages or any remedy not specifically authorized herein; nor shall Tenant claim any damages by way of setoff, counterclaim or defense but Tenant’s sole remedy shall be an action or proceeding to enforce any such provision, or for specific performance or declaratory judgment.

Section 32.07 – Counterparts .     This Lease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

ARTICLE 33

ROOF RIGHTS; AIR RIGHTS

Section 33.01 – Roof Rights .     Provided that Landlord does not interfere with Tenant’s use of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall retain rights to utilize the roof and/or to lease rights to utilize the roof for the installation, relocation or repair of transmitting/receiving antennae. Landlord shall require Landlord’s contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises regarding the installation, relocation or repair of the antennae to maintain insurance in a form and amount as are commonly maintained for such work in cases of properties that are similarly situated, and further provided that Tenant, MTA and MTA Bus are named as additional insureds, as their interest may appear (during the Term of this Lease) on insurance policies maintained by those contractors or agents which perform work on the Demised Premises regarding the installation, relocation or repair of the antennae. Landlord shall, at its expense, be responsible for obtaining all permits from all applicable agencies in connection with utilization of the roof. Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord in performing any alterations required to permit use of the roof by Landlord. Landlord shall be responsible to make any roof repairs necessitated by Landlord’s use of the roof. If it is reasonably determined by the Tenant that Landlord’s antennae interferes with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall relocate the antennae within a reasonable time after being notified by Tenant.

Section 33.02 – Air Rights .

(a)           Landlord shall retain air rights and transferable development rights (collectively “Air Rights”) to the Demised Premises. Subject to the provisions of this Section 33.02 Landlord may transfer any and all Air Rights, either to a non-related party or an affiliate, provided Landlord’s affiliate is an adjoining property owner (if the adjoining ownership requirement is then existing under the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York) and further provided that the offer to purchase the Air Rights is a bona fide offer. Prior to transferring any Air Rights, Landlord shall transmit a written notice to Tenant (the “Air Rights Request Notice”) setting forth the material terms of the proposed transfer (the “Material Terms”), no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the effective

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date of such transfer. Tenant may by written notice to Landlord (the “Air Rights Response Notice”) within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the Air Rights Request Notice  elect to either (i) approve the transfer, (ii) purchase the Air Rights on the Material Terms, (iii) terminate the Lease or (iv) disapprove the transfer, in which event Tenant, contemporaneously with the transmittal of the Air Rights Response Notice, shall pay Landlord an amount equal to the Air Rights Payment (as hereinafter defined). In the event Tenant elects either (ii) or (iii) above, Landlord by written notice (the “Air Rights Withdrawal Notice”) transmitted within thirty (30) days of Landlord’s receipt of the Air Rights Response Notice, may withdraw the Air Rights Request Notice and Tenant shall have no right to acquire the Air Rights or terminate the Lease, as the case may be. In the event Tenant elects (ii) above, and Landlord does not transmit an Air Rights Withdrawal Notice within the required time period, Tenant may assign its right to acquire the Air Rights to the New York City Economic Development Corporation (“EDC”).

(b)           The Air Rights Payment shall be the amount equal to the consideration stated in the Air Rights Request Notice multiplied by an amount equal to the Prime Rate plus 3%, payable monthly for the balance of the Term and all Renewal Terms, which Air Rights Payment shall be increased in the same percentage and contemporaneously with the increased Fixed Rent under Section 3.01. If Tenant does not respond to Landlord’s Air Rights Request Notice within forty-five (45) days of Tenant’s receipt of the Air Rights Request Notice, Tenant shall be deemed to have approved the Transfer. Landlord shall not seek Tenant’s approval for the transfer of Air Rights for the first five (5) years of the Term and for the first two (2) years of each Renewal Term. Landlord is permitted to transfer Air Rights during the last five (5) years of the last Renewal Term without seeking Tenant’s approval. If a Renewal Option is not exercised, Landlord shall not be required to seek Tenant’s approval to transfer Air Rights. Under no circumstances will the use of any Air Rights by Landlord or its transferee interfere with the Tenant’s current operations.

ARTICLE 34

INVESTIGATIONS

Section 34.01 – Cooperation .     The parties to this agreement agree to cooperate fully and faithfully with any investigation, audit or inquiry conducted by a State of New York (State) or City of New York (City) governmental agency or authority that is empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to examine witnesses under oath, or conducted by the Inspector General of a governmental agency that is a party in interest to the transaction, submitted bid, submitted proposal, contract, lease, permit, or license that is the subject of the investigation, audit or inquiry.

Section 34.02 - Testimony

(a)           If any person who has been advised that his or her statement, and any information from such statement, will not be used against him or her in any subsequent criminal proceeding refuses to testify before a grand jury or other governmental agency

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or authority empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to examine witnesses under oath concerning the award of or performance under any transaction, agreement, lease, permit, contract, or license entered into with the City, the State, or any political subdivision or public authority thereof, or the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, or any local development corporation within the City, or any public benefit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, or;

(b)           If any person refuses to testify for a reason other than the assertion of his or her privilege against self-incrimination in an investigation, audit or inquiry conducted by a City or State governmental agency or authority empowered directly or by designation to compel the attendance of witnesses and to take testimony under oath, or by the Inspector General of the governmental agency that is a party in interest in, and is seeking testimony concerning the award of, or performance under, any transaction, agreement, lease, permit contract, or license entered into with the City, the State, or any political subdivision thereof or any local development corporation within the City, then;

Section 34.03 – Failure to Testify .     The commissioner or agency head whose agency is a party in interest to the transaction, submitted bid, submitted proposal, contract, lease, permit, or license shall convene a hearing, upon not less than five (5) days written notice to the parties involved to determine if any penalties should attach for the failure of a person to testify.

Section 34.04 - Penalties .     The penalties which may attach after a final determination by the commissioner or agency head may include but shall not exceed:

(a)           The disqualification for a period not to exceed five (5) years from the date of an adverse determination for any person, or any entity of which such person was a member at the time the testimony was sought, from submitting bids for, or transacting business with, or entering into or obtaining any contract, lease, permit or license with or from the City; and/or

(b)           The cancellation or termination of any and all such existing City contracts, leases, permits or licenses that the refusal to testify concerns and that have not been assigned as permitted under this agreement, nor the proceeds of which pledged, to an unaffiliated and unrelated institutional lender for fair value prior to the issuance of the notice scheduling the hearing, without the City incurring any penalty or damages on account of such cancellation or termination; monies lawfully due for goods delivered, work done, rentals, or fees accrued prior to the cancellation or termination shall be paid by the City.

Section 34.05 – Agency Considerations .     The commissioner or agency head shall consider and address in reaching his or her determination and in assessing an appropriate penalty the factors in paragraphs (a) and (b) below. He or she may also consider, if relevant and appropriate, the criteria established in paragraphs (c) and (d)

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below in addition to any other information which may be relevant and appropriate:

(a)           The party’s good faith endeavors or lack thereof to cooperate fully and faithfully with any governmental investigation or audit, including but not limited to the discipline, discharge, or disassociation of any person failing to testify, the production of accurate and complete books and records, and the forthcoming testimony of all other members, agents, assignees or fiduciaries whose testimony is sought.

(b)           The relationship of the person who refused to testify to any entity that is a party to the hearing, including, but not limited to, whether the person whose testimony is sought has an ownership interest in the entity and/or the degree of authority and responsibility the person has within the entity.

(c)           The nexus of the testimony sought to the subject entity and its contracts, leases, permits or licenses with the City.

(d)           The effect a penalty may have on an unaffiliated and unrelated party or entity that has a significant interest in an entity subject to penalties under 1.4 above, provided that the party or entity has given actual notice to the commissioner or agency head upon the acquisition of the interest, or at the hearing called for in 1.3(a) above gives notice and proves that such interest was previously acquired. Under either circumstance the party or entity must present evidence at the hearing demonstrating the potential adverse impact a penalty will have on such person or entity.

Section 34.06 - Definitions .

(a)           The term “license” or “permit” as used herein shall be defined as a license, permit, franchise or concession not granted as a matter of right.

(b)           The term “person” as used herein shall be defined as any natural person doing business alone or associated with another person or entity as a partner, director, officer, principal or employee.

(c)           The term “entity” as used herein shall be defined as any firm, partnership, corporation, association, or person that receives monies, benefits, licenses, leases, or permits from or through the City or otherwise transacts business with the City.

(d)           The term “member” as used herein shall be defined as any person associated with another person or entity as a partner, director, officer, principal or employee.

Section 34.07 - Termination .     In addition to and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Commissioner or agency head may in his or her sole discretion terminate this Agreement upon not less than three (3) days written notice in the event contractor fails to promptly report in writing to the Commissioner of

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Investigation of the City of New York any solicitation of money, goods, requests for future employment of other benefit or thing of value, by or on behalf of any employee of the City or other person, firm, corporation or entity for any purpose which may be related to the procurement or obtaining of this Lease by the Landlord, or affecting the performance of this Lease.

ARTICLE 35

SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Section 35.01 – Significant Related Party Transactions .     Landlord shall be required to disclose and notify Tenant of any transactions with significant related parties, including subsidiaries and affiliates of Landlord, the costs of which are charged to Tenant as Rent or Additional Rent. Landlord shall provide Tenant with written notice of such transactions upon submission of invoices for rent or at the end of the calendar year in which the transactions to be billed as rent were performed by significant related parties. When such transactions occur, prices of same must be in line with normal industry practice in New York City. Landlord’s failure to notify Tenant of such related party transactions shall result in a disallowance of such costs that would otherwise be billed as Rent. If such related party transactions occurred and were disclosed, but it is found by Tenant that the costs thereof exceed normal industry costs in an arms length third party transaction in New York City, then such excessive charges shall be disallowed.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement of Lease as of the day and year first above written.

TRIBORO COACH HOLDING CORP.,

 

Landlord

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 Jerome Cooper

 

 

 President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE CITY OF NEW YORK,

 

Tenant

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Lori Fierstein

 

 

Name:

 

Lori Fierstein

 

 

Title:

 

Deputy Commissioner

 

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Exhibit 10.8

 

 

AGREEMENT OF LEASE

BETWEEN

G.T.J. CO., INC., Landlord

AND

AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC., Tenant




 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1

 

 

DEMISED PREMISES

 

1

 

 

 

ARTICLE 2

 

 

TERM

 

3

 

 

 

ARTICLE 3

 

 

RENT

 

3

 

 

 

ARTICLE 4

 

 

USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

 

7

 

 

 

ARTICLE 5

 

 

IMPOSITIONS

 

8

 

 

 

ARTICLE 6

 

 

CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS BY LESSEE

 

9

 

 

 

ARTICLE 7

 

 

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

 

13

 

 

 

ARTICLE 8

 

 

LESSEE’S ALTERATIONS

 

14

 

 

 

ARTICLE 9

 

 

UTILITIES

 

15

 

 

 

ARTICLE 10

 

 

PRE-EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS; ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY; REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

 

15

 

 

 

ARTICLE 11

 

 

INSURANCE

 

22

 

 

 

ARTICLE 12

 

 

DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

 

26

 

 

 

ARTICLE 13

 

 

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

 

29

 

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ARTICLE 14

 

 

INDEMNIFICATION

 

32

 

 

 

ARTICLE 15

 

 

CONDEMNATION

 

34

 

 

 

ARTICLE 16

 

 

RIGHT TO INSPECT; POSTING SIGNS

 

37

 

 

 

ARTICLE 17

 

 

ZONING

 

38

 

 

 

ARTICLE 18

 

 

DEFAULT PROVISIONS

 

40

 

 

 

ARTICLE 19

 

 

ATTORNEYS’ FEES

 

44

 

 

 

ARTICLE 20

 

 

WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 21

 

 

NO WAIVER

 

45

 

 

 

ARTICLE 22

 

 

END OF TERM

 

46

 

 

 

ARTICLE 23

 

 

BROKER

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 24

 

 

QUIET ENJOYMENT

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 25

 

 

NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

 

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE 26

 

 

APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

 

49

 

 

 

ARTICLE 27

 

 

BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

 

50

 

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ARTICLE 28

 

 

NOTICES

 

50

 

 

 

ARTICLE 29

 

 

FEE MORTGAGES

 

50

 

 

 

ARTICLE 30

 

 

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

 

52

 

 

 

ARTICLE 31

 

 

REPRESENTATIONS

 

52

 

 

 

ARTICLE 32

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

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List of Schedules

Schedule A - Description of the Real Property

Schedule B – Location of R-Zone and De-Map Parcels

Schedule C – Letter describing Tenant’s Insurance Coverage
(including, without limitation, environmental insurance)

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AGREEMENT OF LEASE

AGREEMENT OF LEASE (the “ Lease ”) made as of the 31 st  day of October, 2003 between G.T.J. CO., INC., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with offices located at 114-15 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434 (the “ Landlord ”), and AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with offices at 6 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 (the “ Tenant ”).

ARTICLE 1
DEMISED PREMISES

Section 1.01 – Description of Demised Premises .  In consideration of and subject to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations set forth in this Lease, Landlord has agreed to demise and lease unto Tenant and Tenant has agreed to hire and take from Landlord those certain parcels of real property located in East Elmhurst, County of Queens and State of New York, consisting of the “ Building Parcel ” and the “ Land Parcel ,” as more particularly described on Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof (the “ Land ”), together with all buildings and improvements erected or to be erected thereon (the “ Improvements ”), and together with all of Landlord’s right, title and interest in all easements, rights and other matters appurtenant to the Land or the Improvements and in and to any land lying in the bed of any roads adjacent to the Land, except that air rights and transferable development rights shall not be demised or leased to Tenant under this Lease (such Land, Improvements, easements and rights being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Demised Premises ”).  Upon completion of the de-mapping of the De-Map Parcel (as hereinafter defined), the Demised Premises shall include the De-Map Parcel.

Section 1.02 – Condition of Demised Premises .  (a)  Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it shall hire and take the Demised Premises from Landlord in its present state of title, subject to all existing liens, charges, encumbrances and any other matters affecting title.  Except as specifically set forth in this Lease, Tenant agrees to accept the Demised Premises “as is,” in the existing condition and state of repair as of the date hereof and without recourse to Landlord.  Tenant further agrees that no representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, have been made by or on behalf of Landlord and Tenant has not relied on any representations, statements or warranties, express or implied, in respect of the Demised Premises or in respect of the condition thereof or the present or future use or occupation that may be made thereof, the zoning or other Requirements (as hereinafter defined), transferable development rights, encumbrances thereon, appurtenances, or title thereto (except as may be expressly set forth in this Lease).  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant has not




 

relied on any representations or warranties other than as expressly set forth herein as to (1) the current or future real estate tax liability, assessment or valuation of the Demised Premises, (2) the potential qualification of the Demised Premises for any and all benefits conferred by federal, state or municipal laws, whether for subsidies, special real estate tax treatment, insurance, mortgages, or any other benefits, whether similar or dissimilar to those enumerated, (3) the compliance of the Demised Premises, in its current or any future state, with applicable zoning ordinances and the ability to obtain a change in the zoning or a variance with respect to the Demised Premises’ non-compliance, if any, with said zoning ordinances, (4) the availability of any financing for the purchase, alteration or operation of the Demised Premises from any source, (5) the current or future use of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to, the Demised Premises’ use for residential or commercial purposes, (6) the present or future structural and physical condition of any building, (7) the presence or absence of any Requirements and any violations thereof, and (8) the presence or absence of any Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined), and the compliance or non-compliance with any Environmental Laws (as hereinafter defined).  Landlord shall in no event whatsoever be liable for any latent or patent defects in the Demised Premises.  Requirements shall mean any and all present and future laws, rules, orders, ordinances, regulations, statutes and requirements of any Governmental Authority (as hereinafter defined).

(b)           Except as hereinafter set forth, (i) the Landlord shall cure all notes or notices of violations of law or municipal ordinances, and all orders or requirements issued as of the Commencement Date by any Governmental Authority (“ Existing Violations ”), (ii) the Demised Premises shall be leased to Tenant free of all Existing Violations, and (iii) Landlord’s duty to cure Existing Violations shall survive delivery of possession of the Demised Premises to the Tenant.  Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, (A) Landlord shall not be obligated to cure Existing Violations if same shall be cured by Tenant’s Initial Construction (as hereinafter defined) and (B) Landlord shall not be obligated to remove of record prior to delivery of possession of the Demised Premises boiler violation v1160/77 noted against the Demised Premises; provided, however, that Landlord shall have taken all required actions to cure such boiler violation noted against the Demised Premises and pay all fees in connection therewith and shall take all further necessary actions to remove such boiler violation of record.

(c)           Landlord represents and warrants that the mortgage loan from American Airlines, Inc. to Varsity Transit, Inc. (predecessor-in-interest to Landlord), dated May 31, 1977, and recorded on June 3, 1077, in Reel 991, page 423, in Queens County, in the original principal amount of $602,082.00 (the “American Airlines Mortgage”), has been paid in full and covenants to take all commercially reasonable steps necessary to satisfy the American Airlines Mortgage of record.

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ARTICLE 2
TERM

Section 2.01 –Term .  This Lease shall be for a term (the “ Term ”) of twenty (20) years, which shall commence on November 1, 2003 (the “ Commencement Date ”) and shall end at midnight on October 31, 2023 (the “ Expiration Date ”), unless such Term shall sooner cease or expire as hereinafter provided.  If Landlord is unable to give possession of the Demised Premises on the Commencement Date for any reason whatsoever, Landlord shall not be liable for failure to give such possession and the validity of this Lease shall not be impaired under such circumstances, nor shall the same be construed in any wise to extend the Term, but the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent payable hereunder shall be abated until after Landlord shall have given Tenant written notice that the Landlord is able to deliver possession of the Demised Premises.  The provisions of this Section are intended to constitute “an express provision to the contrary” within the meaning of Section 223-a of the New York Real Property Law.

ARTICLE 3
RENT

Section 3.01 – Fixed Rent .

(a)           Tenant covenants to pay to Landlord a minimum fixed annual rent (“ Fixed Rent ”) during the Term as follows:

(i)            Subject to increases in Fixed Rent as provided in this Article and subject to Article 17, Fixed Rent for the Term shall be One Million Eight Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($1,800,000.00) Dollars per annum, payable for Tenant’s convenience in equal monthly installments of One Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($150,000.00) Dollars.

(b)           Tenant shall pay the first month’s Fixed Rent upon its execution of this Lease.

(c)           The Fixed Rent shall increase as follows:

(i)            The Fixed Rent for the sixth (6 th ) through tenth (10 th ) Lease Years (as hereinafter defined) shall be the greater of: (A) one hundred five (105%) percent of the Fixed Rent in effect during the fifth (5 th ) Lease Year, or (B) the Fixed Rent in effect during the fifth (5 th ) Lease Year plus an amount per annum computed by multiplying the Fixed Rent in effect during the fifth (5 th ) Lease Year by the Cost of Living Percentage Increase (as hereinafter defined) for the first (1 st ) through fifth (5 th ) Lease Years, up to a maximum of one hundred fifteen (115%) percent of the Fixed Rent in effect during the fifth (5 th ) Lease Year;

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(ii)           The Fixed Rent for the eleventh (11 th ) through fifteenth (15 th ) Lease Years shall be the greater of: (A) one hundred five (105%) percent of the Fixed Rent in effect during the tenth (10 th ) Lease Year, or (B) the Fixed Rent in effect during the tenth (10 th ) Lease Year plus an amount per annum computed by multiplying the Fixed Rent in effect during the tenth (10 th ) Lease Year by the Cost of Living Percentage Increase for the sixth (6 th ) through tenth (10 th ) Lease Years, up to a maximum of one hundred fifteen (115%) percent of the Fixed Rent in effect during the tenth (10 th ) Lease Year; and

(iii)          The Fixed Rent for the sixteenth (16 th ) through twentieth (20 th ) Lease Years shall be the greater of: (A) one hundred five (105%) percent of the Fixed Rent in effect during the fifteenth (15 th ) Lease Year, or (B) the Fixed Rent in effect during the fifteenth (15 th ) Lease Year plus an amount per annum computed by multiplying the Fixed Rent in effect during the fifteenth (15 th ) Lease Year by the Cost of Living Percentage Increase for the eleventh (11 th ) through fifteenth (15 th ) Lease Years, up to a maximum of one hundred fifteen (115%) percent of the Fixed Rent in effect during the fifteenth (15 th ) Lease Year.

(d)           For purposes of this Lease, the term “ Lease Year ” shall mean for (i) the first (1 st ) Lease Year, the one (1) year period commencing on the Commencement Date plus, if the Commencement Date is not the first day of a calendar month, the number of days between the Commencement Date and the end of the month in which the Commencement Date occurs, and (ii) for each Lease Year thereafter, the one (1) year period commencing on the day after the expiration of the preceding Lease Year.

(e)           The term “ Cost of Living Percentage Increase ” shall mean the percentage increase in the “ Index ” (hereinafter defined) for the period specified.  Such Cost of Living Percentage Increase shall be computed for each period under consideration by subtracting the Index for the earlier date specified in the Lease from the Index for the later date specified in the Lease and dividing the difference by the Index in effect for the earlier date.  For example, if the Index for the month of August 2003 is 175, and the Index for the month of August 2008 shall be 225, the Cost of Living Percentage Increase for such period shall be computed as follows:

Index for August 2008

 

225

 

 

Less Index for August 2003

 

(175

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Difference

 

50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Difference divided by Index for August 2003

 

(50/175) = 28.57%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Living Percentage Increase =

 

28.57

%

 

 

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(f)            The term “ Index ” shall mean the Consumer Price Index published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, or its successor, for All Urban Consumers, New York - Northern N.J. – Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PA, , All Items (1982-1984 = 100).  If the Index is no longer published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, or any successor thereto, or if the reference base for the Index is changed, the Index shall thereafter be any successor index or method of conversion or re-basing of the index as determined by the Landlord.  If the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics or any successor thereto shall publish a means for converting the base Index of 1982-1984 = 100, such re-basing method shall be used if annual Index figures are no longer published under the original basing set forth in this Section.  However, if Index figures continue to be published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, or its successor, under the basing method designated in this Section, such Index figures shall continue to be used.

Section 3.02 – Manner of Payment .  Tenant covenants and agrees to pay Landlord the Fixed Rent at the principal office of Landlord, or at such place as Landlord shall from time to time direct in writing without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction whatsoever.  The Fixed Rent shall be paid in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the payment of private and public debts.  For Tenant’s convenience, Fixed Rent shall be payable by Tenant in equal monthly installments in advance on the first day of each calendar month included in the Term.

Section 3.03 – Proration of Fixed Rent .  For any portion of a calendar month included at the beginning or end of the Term, Tenant shall pay 1/30th of the then applicable monthly installment of Fixed Rent for each day of such portion, payable in advance at the beginning of such portion.

Section 3.04 – Late Payment .  In any case in which any payment of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent (as hereinafter defined) or any other sum due Landlord by Tenant under this Lease is not paid within five (5) days of the day when same is due, such payment shall bear interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum (the “ Default Rate ”) from the date such payment was due and payable.  Tenant agrees that the Default Rate imposed herein is fair and reasonable, complies with all laws, regulations and statutes, and constitutes an agreement between Landlord and Tenant as to the estimated compensation for costs and administrative expenses incurred by Landlord due to the late payment to Landlord by Tenant.  The Default Rate shall be in addition to any other right or remedy hereunder and shall be due and payable as Additional Rent.  Tenant further agrees that the Default Rate does not constitute a lender or borrower/creditor relationship between Landlord and Tenant.  In addition, Tenant shall pay upon demand by Landlord any attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements incurred by Landlord in connection with the imposition, collection or payment of said interest, said amounts to be deemed Additional Rent.

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Section 3.05 – Additional Rent .  Unless another time shall be herein expressly provided, any additional rent, charges or sums payable by Tenant under this Lease (collectively, “ Additional Rent ”) shall be due and payable within ten (10) business days after written demand by Landlord, and Landlord shall have the same remedies for failure to pay the Additional Rent as for a non-payment of Fixed Rent.  Unless otherwise specifically instructed by Landlord, all Additional Rent shall be paid in the same currency and, at the same place as is the Fixed Rent required to be paid hereunder, and shall be paid without any abatement, reduction, setoff, counterclaim or deduction whatsoever.

Section 3.06 – Landlord Cure Rights .  If Tenant shall default in making any payment required to be made by Tenant or in performing any obligation of Tenant under this Lease which shall require the expenditure of money, including, but not limited to Impositions (as hereinafter defined), Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make such payment on behalf of Tenant or expend such sum as may be necessary to perform or fulfill such obligation.  Any sums so paid by Landlord shall be deemed Additional Rent.

Section 3.07 – Net Lease .  The Fixed Rent hereinabove provided for shall be in addition to all other payments to be made by Tenant as herein provided.  It is the purpose and intent of the parties hereto that the Fixed Rent shall be absolutely net to Landlord, so that this Lease shall yield, net to the Landlord, the Fixed Rent and that all costs, expenses and obligations of every kind and nature whatsoever relating to the Demised Premises which may arise or become due during the Term of this Lease shall be paid by Tenant and that Landlord shall be indemnified and saved harmless by Tenant from and against the same.

Section 3.08 – Rent Regulations .  If all or any part of the Fixed Rent or Additional Rent shall at any time become uncollectible, reduced or required to be refunded by virtue of any Requirements (including rent control or stabilization laws, however denominated), then for the period prescribed by said Requirements, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the maximum amounts permitted pursuant to said Requirements (but in no event to exceed the amounts which would otherwise be due and payable under this Lease as if such Requirements were not in effect), and Tenant shall execute and deliver such agreement(s) and take such other steps as Landlord may reasonably request to permit Landlord to collect the maximum fixed rent and additional rent which, from time-to-time during the continuance of such legal rent restriction, may be legally permissible (and not in excess of the amounts then reserved therefor under this Lease).  Upon the expiration or other legal termination of the applicable period of time during which such amounts shall be uncollectible, reduced or refunded:  (a) the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall become and shall thereafter be payable in accordance with the amounts reserved herein for the periods following such expiration or termination, and (b) Tenant

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shall pay to Landlord as Additional Rent, within ten (10) days after demand or such longer period as is legally permissible if ten (10) days shall not be lawful, all uncollected, reduced or refunded amounts that would have been payable for the above-said period absent such Requirements.

Section 3.09 – Survival .  The provisions of this Article 3 shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.  Landlord’s failure to bill Tenant for Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease shall in no way excuse Tenant from its obligation to pay Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease, or constitute a waiver of Landlord’s right to thereafter bill and collect such Fixed Rent or Additional Rent or any sum due under this Lease from Tenant in accordance with the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 4
USE OF DEMISED PREMISES

Section 4.01 – Use .

(a)           Tenant shall use the Demised Premises (i) for motor vehicle rental and leasing including the storage and maintenance of passenger motor vehicles, trucks and buses, fueling, washing and cleaning rental fleet vehicles and buses and for administrative offices and for all other legal purposes incidental thereto (“ Initial Use ”), and (ii) for any other legal purpose with the prior written consent of the Landlord, not to be unreasonably withheld (together with the Initial Use, the “Permitted Use ”).  Tenant may not use the Demised Premises for any other purposes.

(b)           In no event shall the Demised Premises be used for any of the following: (i) a school or classroom, (ii) gambling activities, (iii) conduct of obscene, pornographic or disreputable activities, (iv) offices of an agency, department or bureau of the United States Government, any state or municipality within the United States or any foreign government, or any political subdivision of any of them, (v) offices of any charitable, religious, union or other not-for-profit organization; (vi) offices of any tax exempt entity within the meaning of Section 168(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any successor or substitute statute, or rule or regulation applicable thereto, (vii) any manufacturing or industrial use, or (viii)  for any purpose which would constitute a public or private nuisance (each, a “ Prohibited Use ”).

Section 4.02 – Compliance with Requirements .  Tenant shall at all times conduct its activities on the Demised Premises in full compliance with all Requirements of any or all of the federal, state, city, county and borough governments and rules, regulations, orders and directives of any and all departments, subdivisions, bureaus, agencies or offices thereof, and of any other governmental, public or quasi-public authorities having

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jurisdiction over the Demised Premises, and the direction of any public officer pursuant to law, whether now or hereafter in force (“ Governmental Authority ”).

ARTICLE 5
IMPOSITIONS

Section 5.01 – Impositions .  The term “ Impositions ” shall mean all real estate taxes, assessments, payments in lieu of taxes, water meter and water charges, sewer rentals, excises, levies, license and permit fees, charges for public utilities or other taxes, charges for any easement or agreement maintained for the benefit of the Demised Premises, charges or burdens assessed, imposed or becoming a lien upon or with respect to the use or ownership of the Demised Premises or any other taxable interest therein, or upon the Improvements and other improvements erected thereupon; whether any such Impositions are general or special, ordinary or extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen and whether same are imposed by a Governmental Authority or any other taxing authority having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises of every character, kind and nature whatsoever, but shall not include income, intangible, franchise, capital stock, estate or inheritance taxes of Landlord (unless the same shall be in lieu of “Impositions” as herein defined by whatever name the tax may be designated).

Section 5.02 – Payment of Impositions .  Tenant shall, during the Term of this Lease, pay and discharge, as Additional Rent, all Impositions when due; provided, however, that if, by law, any Imposition may at the option of the taxpayer be paid in installments (whether or not interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of such Imposition), Tenant may exercise the option to pay the same in such installments, provided such installment payments are not prohibited by the terms of any Mortgage (as hereinafter defined).  Simultaneously with the payment of any of such Impositions directly to the imposing authority, Tenant shall send to Landlord written evidence of such timely payment by Tenant.  A copy of the Imposition invoice or demand from the applicable imposing authority shall be sufficient evidence of the amount of the subject Impositions.  Tenant shall also pay or cause to be paid, in the same manner as Impositions are paid, any occupancy taxes arising under or in connection with this Lease.  Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay as Additional Rent all penalties, fees, fines, interest, late charges and other similar amounts for the late payment of any Impositions.

Section 5.03 – Landlord’s Demand .  The provisions of this Article 5 shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.  Landlord’s failure during the term of this Lease to prepare and deliver any Imposition bill, invoice or demand or Landlord’s failure to make a demand for Additional Rent due hereunder shall not in any way waive or cause Landlord to forfeit or surrender its rights to collect any of the foregoing items of Additional Rent which may have become due during the Term of this Lease.

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Section 5.04 – Proration of Impositions .  Any Imposition, other than an Imposition which has been converted into installment payments as referred to in Section 5.02 hereof, relating to a fiscal period of the taxing authority, a part of which period is included within the Term of this Lease and a part of which is included in a period of time before the Term and/or after the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, shall (whether or not such Imposition shall be assessed, levied, confirmed, imposed upon or in respect of or become a lien upon the Demised Premises, or shall become payable during the Term of this Lease) be apportioned between Landlord and Tenant as of the Commencement Date and/or as of the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease, so that Tenant shall pay that portion of such Imposition which that part of such fiscal period included in the period of time on and after the Commencement Date and/or prior to the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Lease bears to such fiscal period, and Landlord shall pay the remainder thereof, provided, however, that Tenant shall not be entitled to receive any apportionment if there be an Event of Default hereunder.

Section 5.05 – Right to Contest .  Landlord and Tenant, on behalf of and with Landlord’s prior consent, shall be eligible to institute proceedings to reduce the assessed valuation of the Demised Premises.  In the event the Landlord shall obtain a tax refund or reduction as a result of any such tax certiorari proceedings or as a result of any other litigation or agreement involving the relevant taxing authorities (collectively, a “ Proceeding ”), then, provided Tenant is not then in default under the terms of this Lease and after all applicable grace periods have expired and after the final conclusion of all appeals or other remedies, Tenant shall be entitled to the net refund applicable to any period as to which Tenant has paid Impositions pursuant to this Article 5.  Tenant’s net refund may be applied by Landlord to any amounts payable to Landlord under this Lease.  As used herein the term “ net refund ” means the refund plus interest, if any, thereon, paid by the governmental authority less appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, attorney, consultant, architect, printing, administrative and filing fees and all other Landlord costs and expenses of a Proceeding.  Tenant shall pay to Landlord all appraisal, engineering, expert testimony, attorney, printing and filing fees and all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in connection with any Proceeding.

ARTICLE 6
CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS BY LESSEE

Section 6.01 – General .  Tenant covenants and agrees that (a) Tenant will provide Landlord with detailed plans and specifications (“ Plans and Specifications ”) satisfying the requirements of Section 6.09(a), in accordance with the succeeding Sections of this Article, for the construction of Tenant’s Initial Construction (as hereinafter defined) and (b) after Landlord has approved the Plans and Specifications, in accordance with the succeeding Sections of this Article, Tenant will promptly

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thereafter proceed diligently and expeditiously to complete the Initial Construction, using licensed, bonded (by a surety company licensed to do business in New York) and reputable contractors, architects and engineers, prior to the expiration of all time frames set forth in any building permit issued in connection with the Initial Construction.  Tenant shall provide Landlord with prior notice of the identities of the contractors, architects and engineers.  The term “ Initial Construction ” shall mean (i) the installation of fueling facilities and other improvements on the Land Parcel, (ii) the modification, expansion, relocation and/or demolition of the existing fuel island and a portion of the existing building adjacent thereto on the Building Parcel, and (iii) the modification and renovation of the existing improvements on the Building Parcel for Tenant’s use of the Demised Premises in accordance with the terms of this Lease.  Tenant reserves the right to modify or alter its plans for the Initial Construction prior to submitting its Plans and Specifications to Landlord for Landlord’s approval.

Section 6.02 – Initial Construction .  The Initial Construction shall be erected wholly within the boundary lines of the Land in compliance with all applicable Requirements and comply with all zoning laws and ordinances.  Tenant’s Initial Construction shall be done in a manner which does not create any labor disharmony or dispute at the Demised Premises.

Section 6.03 – Commencement of Construction .  Tenant shall not commence the Initial Construction unless and until Tenant shall have delivered to Landlord:

(a)           Copies of all necessary permits, certificates and authorizations required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the Initial Construction, together with evidence that such permits, certificates and authorizations have been paid for in full.  Landlord shall not unreasonably refuse to join in the application for such permits, certificates or authorizations and shall reasonably cooperate with Tenant, without charge except to the extent Landlord’s participation required is more than de minimus in which case Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord, upon demand as Additional Rent hereunder, a reasonable fee and Landlord’s costs paid or incurred in connection therewith.  Landlord shall not be subject to any liability for the payment of any costs or expenses in connection with any such applications, and Tenant hereby indemnifies and agrees to defend and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all such costs and expenses;

(b)           Plans and Specifications for the proposed Initial Construction satisfying the requirements of Section 6.09(a) hereof.  In connection with its approval of such Plans and Specifications, Landlord is authorized to retain architects of its choice, at its sole cost and expense, to consult and assist Landlord in its analysis, review and approval of such Plans and Specifications in order to determine compliance with the terms of this Lease and of all applicable requirements of any Governmental Authority.  In the event Landlord shall not approve such Plans and Specifications, Landlord shall so

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notify Tenant of such disapproval, together with a memorandum setting forth Landlord’s required modifications, amendments and corrections.  Tenant shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, resubmit its Plans and Specifications to Landlord for approval.  Upon approval by Landlord, Landlord and Tenant shall initial the Plans and Specifications reflecting such approval.  Thereafter, Tenant may not materially change the Plans and Specifications without the prior written consent of Landlord;

(c)           A contract for the construction of the Initial Construction in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and satisfying the requirements of Section 6.09(b); and

(d)           Tenant shall use its best efforts to obtain an agreement from Tenant’s architect and general contractor to continue to perform for the benefit of Landlord, if Landlord so requests, their respective obligations under their contracts with Tenant in the event of termination of this Lease or upon Landlord’s re-entry upon the Demised Premises following a default by Tenant prior to completion of the Initial Construction, provided such architect and/or general contractor are paid for their respective services in accordance with such contracts.

Section 6.04 – Insurance .  At all times during and until the completion of the Initial Construction, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, maintain, or cause to be maintained, in addition to the insurance required under Article 11 hereof, one hundred percent (100%) completed value builders’ risk insurance; workmen’s compensation insurance covering all persons employed in connection with the Initial Construction and with respect to whom death or bodily injury claims could be asserted against Landlord or Tenant; and general comprehensive commercial liability insurance for the mutual benefit of Tenant and Landlord expressly covering the additional hazards due to the construction, with combined single coverage limits of not less than Ten Million and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000,000.00) in the event of death or bodily injury or property damage.  The policy of general comprehensive commercial liability insurance, in so far as it relates to property damage, shall not contain any restrictive clauses relating to excavating, sheet piling, moving, shoring, underpinning, removal and rebuilding of structural supports or subsurface work or any similar restrictive clauses.  The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance provided for in this Section may be affected by an appropriate endorsement, if obtainable, upon the insurance required to be maintained by Tenant pursuant to Section 11.01(d) hereof.  All insurance of the character in this Subsection described, shall be effected under valid and enforceable policies issued by insurers of recognized responsibility and which have been approved in writing by Landlord as to qualification of insurers and the amounts of insurance to be written by each, which approval Landlord agrees shall not be unreasonably withheld.  The general comprehensive commercial liability insurance policy and the builder’s risk insurance policies above mentioned shall name Landlord and Tenant as the insured as their respective interests may appear and may also

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include as the insureds, if required by Landlord, any Mortgagee.  The loss, if any, under any of the builder’s risk policies above mentioned shall be adjusted by and shall be payable to Tenant and such proceeds paid to Tenant shall be held in trust and disbursed only for the purposes of completing the construction.  All such policies or certificates therefor issued by the respective insurers shall be delivered to Landlord.  Within ten (10) days after the premium of each such policy shall become due and payable and the amount thereof shall be determined, Tenant agrees to pay said premium or cause the same to be paid, and Landlord shall be furnished with evidence satisfactory to it of such payment.

Section 6.05 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 6.06 – Final Completion of Initial Construction .  Tenant covenants and agrees that:

(a)           the construction of the Initial Construction shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with (i) the Plans and Specifications as approved by Landlord; (ii) all applicable permits, certificates and authorizations and building and zoning laws and ordinances and with all other Requirements; and (iii) the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease; and

(b)           throughout the course of such construction and at and after Final Completion of the Initial Construction (as hereinafter defined), Landlord’s fee estate in the Demised Premises will be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances arising out of or connection with such construction.  Upon completion of the Initial Construction, Tenant shall furnish to Landlord (i) a certificate from Tenant’s architect certifying that the Initial Construction has been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications; (ii) copies of either the temporary certificates of occupancy or the permanent certificate of occupancy for the Initial Construction; (iii) a complete set of “as built” plans within six (6) months after Final Completion of the Initial Construction; (iv) a survey of the Land showing the Initial Construction as built thereon certified to Landlord by a surveyor reasonably acceptable to Landlord; and (v) evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord of proof of payment in full for the Initial Construction, including, without limitation, lien waivers in recordable form received from all architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, materialmen and laborers providing supplies and/or performing work in connection with the Initial Construction.  “ Final Completion of the Initial Construction ” shall be deemed to have occurred on the date when all of the above have been fully satisfied and delivered to Landlord in accordance with the terms hereof.

Section 6.07 – Title to Improvements .  Title to Existing Improvements shall remain in Landlord.  Title to the Improvements erected by Tenant on the Land shall be vested solely and exclusively in Tenant until the termination of this Lease, whereupon title shall vest in Landlord in accordance with Section 22.02.  Concurrent with Landlord’s

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approval of the Plans and Specifications, Landlord shall notify Tenant of those portions of the Initial Construction that shall be removed by Tenant at the expiration or other termination of the Lease in accordance with Article 22 of this Lease.  All salvage and proceeds from any salvage resulting from alterations or demolition of any existing Improvements pursuant to the provisions of this Article 6 shall be the property of Tenant or its immediate or remote grantees.

Section 6.08 – Landlord’s Approval of Plans .  Landlord’s retention or approval of the Plans and Specifications or any other action taken with respect thereto by Landlord or any Mortgagee shall not constitute an opinion or representation by Landlord or the Mortgagee as to the sufficiency of said Plans and Specifications or impose any responsibility for the sufficiency thereof upon Landlord or the Mortgagee.

Section 6.09 – Plans and Specifications; Construction Contract .

(a)           Plans and Specifications shall be prepared by an architect satisfactory to Landlord and which Plans and Specifications shall meet with the approval of Landlord, together with the approval thereof by any Governmental Authority then exercising jurisdiction with regard to such work and such Plans and Specifications shall be and become the sole and absolute property of Landlord in the event that, for any reason, this Lease shall be terminated.

(b)           The Initial Construction contract shall be made with a contractor satisfactory to Landlord, providing for the completion of all work, labor and materials necessary for completion of the Initial Construction in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

ARTICLE 7
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

Section 7.01 – Maintenance of Demised Premises .  Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, take good care of the Demised Premises, including without limitation, the roof, structure, exterior and interior walls and finishes, foundations, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewage facilities and drains, drywells, cesspools, pipes, fencing, landscaping, paving, curbing, all alleyways, passageways, vaults, ramps, sidewalks adjoining the Demised Premises (“ Appurtenances ”) and shall keep same in good order and condition and make all repairs thereto, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen as and when needed to keep them in good order and condition. Except as otherwise provided herein, Landlord shall have no responsibility and shall not be required to furnish any services, make any repairs or to perform any other maintenance work in or about the Demised Premises, and Tenant hereby assumes the full and sole responsibility, at its sole cost

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and expense for same, and for the condition of the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to keeping the Demised Premises and Appurtenances, at its own sole cost and expense, in a clean and orderly condition, free of snow, ice, rubbish and obstructions.  Tenant covenants to keep Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises free of liens and other foreclosable impositions arising through Tenant and shall have no obligation with respect to liens arising through Landlord.

Section 7.02 – Landlord Cure Rights .  In the event (a) Tenant fails to maintain the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 7.01 above to Landlord’s reasonable satisfaction or (b) repairs to the Demised Premises or Appurtenances are made necessary by reason of the acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant, its agents, directors, shareholders, officers, employees, subtenants, assignees, customers, licensees or invitees, then in any of such event(s), Landlord may give Tenant thirty (30) days notice within which to make such repairs, or if such repairs cannot be made within such thirty (30) day period, to commence such repairs within thirty (30) days and diligently pursue them to completion thereafter.  In the event Tenant fails timely to make such repairs as aforesaid, Landlord shall be entitled, but shall not be obligated, to make such repairs at Tenant’s expense without incurring any liability to Tenant by reason thereof upon reasonable notice to Tenant. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if, in Landlord’s sole, reasonable discretion, emergency repairs are necessary, Landlord may, if Landlord so elects to, make such repairs at any time without notice to Tenant, at Tenant’s expense.  All sums expended by Landlord under this Section 7.02 shall be deemed Additional Rent and payable on demand by Landlord.

Section 7.03 – Shoring .  Tenant shall do, or cause others to do, all necessary shoring of foundations, supporting walls and the walls of the Improvements and shall comply with all Requirements with respect thereto and shall do every other act or thing for the safety and preservation of the Demised Premises (including the Improvements and any and all other improvements erected thereon) which may be necessary by reason of any excavation, subsurface construction, remodeling or other building operation upon any adjoining property or street, avenue, alley or passageway.

ARTICLE 8
LESSEE’S ALTERATIONS

Section 8.01 – Alterations .  During the Term, Tenant shall not have the right, without Landlord’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, to modify, expand, relocate or demolish the structures on the Demised Premises (except for the Initial Construction in compliance with Article 6) or to make any alterations or modifications to the roof, structure, exterior walls, foundations,

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mechanical, plumbing, electrical and sanitary systems, water and sewage facilities and drains, drywells and cesspools of the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 9
UTILITIES

Section 9.01 – Utilities .  Tenant shall provide, at its own cost and expense, fuel, heat, water, sewer, electricity, telephone and all other utilities or services required in connection with its use of the Demised Premises.  Tenant shall be responsible for all deposits required by the respective utilities for service.  Tenant shall comply with all requirements of the utilities supplying said service.

ARTICLE 10
PRE-EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY;
REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

Section 10.01 – Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions .

(a)           Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that (i) according to a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated August 28, 2003, conducted for Tenant by MFG, Inc. (“Phase I Study”), a number of recognized environmental conditions as defined in the Phase I Study (RECs) have been identified at the Demised Premises; (ii) the Demised Premises have been found to be affected by petroleum hydrocarbons, including free phase product, in soil and groundwater; (iii) further characterization of the Demised Premises will be necessary to more accurately identify the nature and extent of the contamination, including the extent, if any, of off-site migration; (iv) it will be necessary to conduct further analysis of remedial options and potential risks associated with the Demised Premises; and (v) remedial action will also be required to address the contamination and bring the conditions at the Demised Premises into compliance with applicable Environmental Law.  “Pre-existing Environmental Conditions” means (i) any and all RECs identified in the Phase I Study and (ii) the presence of any Hazardous Materials existing as of the Commencement Date in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, and in, on and under any structure on the Demised Premises in a form, condition or concentration such that removal, abatement or remediation is required under applicable Environmental Law.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Landlord and Tenant hereby agree that the underground storage tanks existing on the date hereof at the Demised Premises (the “ Existing Tanks ”) shall not be deemed to be a Pre-existing Environmental Condition.

(b)           With respect to any and all Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions, Landlord, at its sole expense, shall conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other response actions

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necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Hazardous Materials, on, from, or affecting the Demised Premises, including but not limited to any and all activities necessary and appropriate to follow up on the recommendations of the Phase 1 Study, (i) in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities.  Alternatively, Landlord may elect to request Tenant, at Landlord’s sole expense, to retain the response contractors and directly oversee their work.  Without affecting in any way the parties’ obligations under Article 10, Tenant concurs with the recommendations set forth in the Groundwater Monitoring Program, prepared by P.W. Grosser Consulting, Inc. for Lighthouse Retail Partners, Inc., dated September 2003.

(c)           For purposes of this paragraph, “ Hazardous Materials ” includes, but shall not be limited to, (i) asbestos in any form, except to the extent such asbestos in its present condition may remain in place pursuant to and in compliance with all Environmental Laws; (ii) urea formaldehyde foam insulation; (iii) transformers or other equipment which contain dialectic fluid containing levels of polychlorinated byphenyls (PCBs) in excess of 50 parts per million; (iv) any substance deemed hazardous or toxic, or required to be investigated, disclosed, reported, treated, removed, disposed of or cleaned up by an applicable Environmental Law; (v) any substance or mixture which is or shall be listed, defined, or otherwise determined by any agency or court to be hazardous, toxic, dangerous or otherwise regulated, affected, controlled or giving rise to liability under any Environmental Law; (vi) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); (vii) laboratory wastes; (viii) experimental products, including genetically engineered microbes and other recombinant DNA products; (ix) petroleum, crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquid, liquefied natural gas, other petroleum products, or synthetic gas useable as fuel; and (x) “source,” “special nuclear” and “by-products” material, as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq.

(d)           The term “ Environmental Law ” shall mean any federal, state or local environmental or health or safety law, regulation or rules, as the same may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Amendments of 1984, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; the Clean Air Act of 1966, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 741 et seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. § 4321; the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.; the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.; the Occupational Safety

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and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 300(f) et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1471, 1472, 1655m 1801 et seq.; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq.; the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq., and any other rule, guidance or common law which relates to (i) the existence and/or remedy of contamination on property, (ii) the protection of persons, property, animals, or the environment from any exposure to or contamination by Hazardous Materials, radiation or other emanations; (iii) the use generation, storage, removal, recovery, treatment, transport, disposal, and control of Hazardous Materials, including hazardous wastes and building materials; (iv) the prevention of, control of, or response to the exposure of tenants, employees or other persons to any Hazardous Material or radiation; or (v) the prevention of, control of, or response to the emission or discharge of Hazardous Materials in the workplace or environment.

(e)           If Landlord elects to retain the services of response contractors to discharge its obligations pursuant to Section 10.01(b), above, Tenant shall have the right, at Tenant’s expense, to retain the services of an environmental consultant of its choosing to monitor the work conducted by Landlord’s response contractors in addressing the Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions.

(f)            Tenant agrees to take occupancy of the Demised Premises on the Commencement Date and to cooperate with Landlord and its response contractors in addressing the Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions.  Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize interruption with Tenant’s business in performing its obligations hereunder.  In the event any response actions taken to address Pre-existing Environmental Conditions materially interfere with or materially impair Tenant’s Permitted Use of all or any material portion of the Demised Premises, the Fixed Rent payable hereunder shall abate equitably based upon the portion of the Demised Premises that is unusable by Tenant, provided however, if Tenant cannot reasonably operate its business at the Demised Premises during any period as a result of such work by Landlord, then all Fixed Rent shall abate until Tenant may reasonably operate its business at the Demised Premises.  In the event as a result of any Pre-existing Environmental Conditions or the performance of Landlord’s obligations hereunder, Tenant is unable to operate its entire business at the Demised Premises for an uninterrupted period in excess of six (6) months, then Tenant shall have the one time right to cancel this Lease upon notice to Landlord within thirty (30) days after the expiration of said period, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE.  Tenant’s failure to give notice within the time period required herein shall be deemed an irrevocable waiver of Tenant’s right to terminate this Lease under this Section 10.01(f)

(g)           Notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary, if Tenant shall elect at any time to remove the Existing Tanks, Tenant shall pay the cost for such removal, which shall be performed using licensed, bonded (by a surety company

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licensed to do business in New York) and reputable contractors.  The foregoing option of Tenant to remove the Existing Tanks shall not limit Landlord’s obligation under this Article 10 to remediate Preexisting Environmental Conditions.  If the removal of the Existing Tanks is required as part of Landlord’s remediation obligations under this Article 10, Landlord shall remove the Existing Tanks at its expense.  Landlord shall in no event be obligated to remove the Existing Tanks if the removal is required as a result of either a Tenant Environmental Condition (hereinafter defined) or Tenant’s Initial Construction.

(h)           Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.01(f) hereof, in the event that due to Tenant’s construction or renovation of the Demised Premises, Tenant’s inability to use all or any portion of the Demised Premises for the Permitted Use due to the concurrent remediation of the Demised Premises by Landlord, shall not give rise to a claim for the abatement of Fixed Rent under Section 10.01(f) hereof, except to the extent Landlord’s remediation in and of itself materially interferes with Tenant’s construction or renovation.

(i)            Landlord covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tenant, from and against, and pay or reimburse Tenant for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special or indirect damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Pre-existing Environmental Conditions or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Landlord, Landlord’s agents, or Landlord’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises.  The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

Section 10.02 – Environmental Compliance During Period of Tenancy; Requirements of Law .

(a)           In the operation and occupancy of its business on the Demised Premises, Tenant shall promptly execute and comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and requirements (including those which require structural alterations) of and permits issued by the federal, state, county and local government and of any and all their departments and bureaus applicable to the Demised Premises, including, without limitation, those for the correction, prevention or abatement of nuisances or other grievances in, upon, or connected with the Demised Premises during the Term; and shall also promptly comply with and execute all rules, orders and regulations of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters for the prevention of fires at the Tenant’s own cost and expense.  The Tenant’s obligations pursuant to this provision pertain solely to conditions that, in whole or in part, arise or develop during the term of

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its tenancy and which only be first discovered after the expiration or earlier termination of the term of this Lease.  Nothing in this paragraph in any way alters the Landlord’s obligations and responsibilities under Section 10.01 for all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions that have been identified or are found in place on the Demised Premises on the Commencement Date.

(b)           Tenant shall operate and occupy the Demised Premises in compliance with all Environmental Laws (as defined above).  Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant shall not cause or permit the Demised Premises to be used to generate, manufacture, refine, transport, treat, store, handle, dispose, transfer, produce or process Hazardous Materials, except in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws or regulations.  Tenant shall obtain and comply with any and all approvals, registrations or permits required under applicable Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, air quality and fuel storage permits.  For as long as the Existing Tanks remain at the Demised Premises, Tenant shall maintain the tanks in good condition, in compliance with all Environmental Laws and all other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

(c)           In the event a REC and/or Hazardous Material in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, or in, on and/or under any structure on the Demised Premises is identified at the Demised Premises that is not a Pre-existing Environmental Condition and which occurred, was created or aggravated during the Lease Term (a “Tenant Environmental Condition”), Tenant shall (i) conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Tenant Environmental Conditions in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities.

(d)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, at the expiration of this Lease or in the event this Lease is terminated, or Tenant is dispossessed, Tenant shall be responsible with respect to any and all such Tenant Environmental Conditions to (i) deliver the Demised Premises to Landlord in a condition that conforms with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations affecting the Demised Premises including, without limitation, Environmental Laws, and (ii) deliver to Landlord a phase one and, if reasonably necessary, a phase two environmental report and tank testing reports showing no leaks, prepared by an environmental consultant reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, or if commercially reasonable, a no-action letter or closure letter, certifying to Landlord that the Tenant Environmental Condition or Conditions has been appropriately remediated or abated.  Nothing in this paragraph, however, alters or relieves Landlord from its obligations under Section 10.01 to be responsible for any and all Pre-existing Environmental Conditions.

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(e)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, including, without limitation, in connection with the Existing Tanks, Tenant covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, from and against, and pay or reimburse Landlord for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special and indirect damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Tenant Environmental Conditions at the Premises, including the presence of Hazardous Materials, or the discharge or release of Hazardous Materials, and liabilities under Environmental Laws that arise from actions, conditions, or the disposal or release of Hazardous Materials or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Tenant, Tenant’s agents, or Tenant’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

(f)            Tenant shall be permitted, provided it complies with this Article 10, to install on the Demised Premises underground and above ground fuel storage tanks as well as car wash and vacuum facilities and overhead reels for automotive fluids, including, but not limited to, motor oil and windshield washer fluid.

(g)           If Landlord or Tenant receives any notice of (i) the happening of any event involving the presence, spill, release, leak, seepage, discharge or cleanup of any Hazardous Material on, to or from the Demised Premises, or (ii) any complaint, order, citation or notice with regard to air emissions, water discharge or any other environmental, health or safety matter affecting Tenant or the Demised Premises, then such party shall promptly notify the other in writing of said notice and shall contemporaneously send to the other party a copy of any notice sent to any governmental agency.

(h)           During the Term, Landlord or its designee, provided Landlord has a reasonable basis to believe that the Demised Premises has been affected by Hazardous Materials, may, at Landlord’s sole cost and expense, and in consultation with Tenant, conduct such investigations and tests as Landlord reasonably deems necessary to determine whether the Demised Premises and the operation thereof are in compliance with all Environmental Laws, provided that any such investigations and tests do not materially interfere with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises or the operation of its business thereon.

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Section 10.03 – [Intentionally Omitted] .

Section 10.04 – Environmental Insurance.

(a)           Except as specifically provided in this Lease, neither the maintenance of any insurance policy required under this Lease nor the minimum limits specified herein shall be deemed to limit or restrict in any way the Tenant’s or Landlord’s liability for environmental matters under this Article 10.

(b)           With respect to third-party claims arising from or related to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part: (i) the threatened or actual release of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from the Demised Premises; and (ii) any environmental liability or remedial action associated with the Demised Premises for any activities conducted on the Demised Premises; both parties shall be covered and such losses, costs, expenses, claims, demands, obligations and liabilities will be satisfied to the extent environmental insurance provides coverage. This provision shall survive the Lease Term.

(c)           Landlord shall name Tenant as an additional insured under any environmental insurance policy that Landlord maintains for the Demised Premises.

Section 10.05 – Additional Remedies of Tenant.

(a)           In the event Landlord defaults with respect to any provision of this Article 10 after thirty (30) days’ written notice, if performance is reasonably possible in that time period, then Tenant shall have the right to perform any such obligation hereunder and offset against the Fixed Rent next coming due hereunder until the full amount so expended or incurred by Tenant, including any fines and penalties payable to any Governmental Authority as a direct result of Landlord’s default under this Section 10, of any such actual, out-of-pocket, reasonable sum or obligation in default has been recouped by Tenant.

(b)           The offset of Fixed Rent, as provided in this Section, shall not be deemed or construed as a waiver of Landlord’s default or as a waiver of any other rights and remedies to which Tenant may be entitled under the provisions of this Lease by reason of such default, it being intended that Tenant’s rights to offset Fixed Rent shall be in addition to but not in limitation of any such other rights and remedies; and Tenant may exercise any of such other rights and remedies independent of or in conjunction with its rights under this Section.

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ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE

Section 11.01 – Insurance .  Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, during the Term of this Lease:

(a)           Keep all Improvements, building fixtures and equipment (other than Tenant’s trade fixtures and business equipment) and other property on, in or appurtenant to the Demised Premises, or used in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Demised Premises, and all replacements, alterations and additions of or to the foregoing, insured for the benefit of Tenant (except as otherwise specifically noted), Landlord and for the benefit of the Mortgagee (under a standard New York Mortgage Endorsement) and for the benefit of any other party designated by Landlord who has an insurable interest in the Demised Premises, as their respective interests may appear, against all risk of loss or damage, including loss or damage by fire and other perils included in a so-called “extended coverage endorsement” or “multi-peril endorsement”, vandalism and malicious mischief, collapse, lightning, windstorm, hail, explosion, riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, aircraft, vehicles, smoke, and water damage and against such other risks as are normally or customarily insured against by owners or operators of similar properties as Landlord may from time-to-time reasonably request, and containing Replacement Cost endorsements. Such coverage shall be in amounts at all times sufficient to prevent Landlord, Tenant or any additional insured from becoming a co-insurer under the terms of the applicable policies, but in any event in amounts not less than the full replacement value of the Improvements. Tenant shall cause full replacement value to be determined from time-to-time at the request of Landlord, but not more frequently than once every three (3) years, by an insurance appraisal or other valuation method reasonably acceptable to Landlord. Such policies shall name Landlord, and/or the Mortgagee, and/or any other party having an insurable interest as Landlord may designate, as loss payee(s).

(b)           If a sprinkler system is located in the Demised Premises or any Improvement located thereon, provide sprinkler leakage insurance in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, and provide and keep in force a sprinkler supervisory, maintenance and alarm service contract.

(c)           Provide boiler and machinery broad form insurance covering fire, damage and explosion in respect of steam and pressure boilers and similar apparatus, if any, located in or upon the Demised Premises in the amount of Five Million ($5,000,000.00) Dollars.

(d)           Provide comprehensive general liability and broad form property damage insurance, written on an occurrence basis, including elevator, escalator, machinery and contractual liability insurance, protecting and indemnifying Landlord, Tenant and others having an insurable interest against any and all claims (including all

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costs and expenses of defending against same) for personal injury, disease or death and for damage or injury to or destruction of property (including loss of use) occurring on, in or about the Demised Premises, sidewalks, gutters, curbs, vaults or vault spaces appurtenant to the Demised Premises, which insurance shall have a combined single limit of not less than Ten Million and 00/100 ($10,000,000.00) Dollars. The insurance carried pursuant to this Section 11.01(d) shall include coverage for contractual liability, independent contractors’ liability and completed operations liability with a personal injury endorsement covering claims arising out of arrest, false imprisonment, libel, slander, wrongful eviction and invasion of privacy.

(e)           Provide automobile liability insurance covering all vehicles operated or owned by Tenant in connection with the Demised Premises.

(f)            Provide for the benefit of Landlord and any Mortgagee only, business interruption and rent loss insurance in an amount equal to at least the sum of twelve (12) months’ Fixed Rent and Additional Rent (including Impositions), plus twelve (12) months’ insurance premiums and the estimated amount of annual maintenance costs for the Demised Premises.

(g)           Provide workers’ compensation insurance to the extent required by applicable law.

(h)           At any time prior to undertaking and during the duration of any construction or Alteration of any Improvements on the Demised Premises, including the Initial Construction, provide Builder’s Risk All Risk Non-Reporting property insurance for the full replacement value of such Alterations, work and construction of Improvements, with Replacement Cost and Agreed Amount endorsements.

(i)            Provide and keep in force such other insurance covering such risks and in such amounts as may from time-to-time be reasonably required by Landlord or any Mortgagee against any other insurable hazards as are commonly insured against in cases of properties similarly situated.

(j)            Provide garagekeeper’s liability coverage in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, if Tenant provides, directly or indirectly, valet parking or in any other way exercises care, custody or control over vehicles in the parking areas of the Demised Premises.

(k)           Maintain environmental insurance throughout the Lease Term in the form and at least in the amounts as set forth in the letter (the “ Insurance Letter ”) from Tenant’s duly licensed insurance broker annexed hereto as Schedule C and made a part hereof. Tenant shall name Landlord as an additional insured under Tenant’s environmental insurance policy maintained for the Demised Premises.

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Tenant agrees that the limits of insurance required by this Article may be increased at the request of Landlord or any Mortgagee consistent with limits of coverage for properties similarly situated provided, however, that in no event shall the limits of insurance be reduced below the amounts of coverage required at the commencement of the Term of this Lease.

Section 11.02 – Evidence of Insurance .  Contemporaneous with the execution of this Lease, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and to any Mortgagee and to any other party designated by Landlord, duly executed certificates of insurance or endorsements and the Insurance Letter reflecting Tenant’s maintenance of the insurance required under Section 11.01 of this Lease, together with proof of payment of the premiums and shall thereafter furnish to Landlord, at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any insurance policies and any renewal thereof, evidence of renewal or continued coverage together with evidence of the payment of premiums thereon. The insurance required under Section 11.01 shall not have any deductible or retention in excess of One Million and 00/100 ($1,000,000.00) Dollars and shall provide that the same may not be otherwise materially changed or cancelled on less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Landlord and any Mortgagee. Landlord shall have the right, to be exercised upon prior reasonable notice to Tenant, to review and copy Tenant’s insurance policies to confirm compliance with Section 11.01. During the Term, Tenant shall provide, within ten (10) days of Landlord’s written request, an updated Insurance Letter.

Section 11.03 – Additional Requirements .  Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee shall be named as additional insureds as their interests may appear in the policies of liability insurance described in Section 11.01, but shall nevertheless be protected against all liability occasioned by an occurrence insured against to the same extent and limits as Tenant is protected and insured under said policies, which policies shall provide primary coverage for Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and any Mortgagee. All policies of insurance shall be: (i) written as “occurrence” policies, (ii) written as primary coverage and not contributing with or in excess of any coverage which Landlord or any management agent, or Mortgagee may carry, (iii) issued in form acceptable to Landlord by insurance companies reasonably acceptable to Landlord carrying a General Policyholder’s Service Rating of not less than “A/X” as rated in the most current Best’s Insurance Reports (or any successor rating guide acceptable to Landlord), and licensed to do business in New York State and authorized to issue such policy or policies; and (iv) contain an endorsement that Landlord, Landlord’s managing agent and all Mortgagees, although named as additional insureds as their interests may appear, nevertheless shall be entitled to recover under said policies for any loss or damage occasioned to their respective servants, agents, employees and contractors by reason of the negligence of Tenant, its servants, agents, employees and contractors. In addition, the policies referred to in Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) shall name Landlord and any Mortgagees designated by Landlord as Loss

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Payee(s) for all losses, claims and insurance proceeds pertaining to, arising out of, or in connection with the Demised Premises.

Section 11.04 – Payment of Premiums .

(a)           Tenant shall pay all premiums and charges for all of said policies of insurance and, if Tenant shall fail to make any payment when due or carry any such policy, Landlord may but shall not be obligated to, following an uncured Insurance Notice (hereinafter defined), make such payment or procure such insurance coverage (which may be maintained under a blanket policy of insurance maintained by Landlord or any affiliate of Landlord), and the amount paid by Landlord or its affiliate, with interest thereon at the Default Rate, shall be repaid to Landlord by Tenant on demand, and all such amounts so repayable, together with such interest, shall be deemed to constitute Additional Rent hereunder. Payment by Landlord of any such premium, or the carrying by Landlord or its affiliates of any such policy, shall not be deemed to waive or release the default of Tenant with respect thereto.

(b)           As used herein, the term “ Insurance Notice ” shall mean a notice with respect to the Tenant’s failure to pay any insurance charges or premiums following the giving of which Tenant shall have ten (10) days to cure such default, provided, however, if the insurance policy or coverage shall lapse by reason of such non-payment, within said ten (10) day period, Tenant’s time to cure shall expire ten (10) business days prior to the lapse of such insurance policy or coverage.

Section 11.05 - Waiver of Subrogation .  Tenant shall cause each insurance policy carried by Tenant and insuring the Demised Premises and Tenant’s leasehold improvements, equipment, furnishings, fixtures and contents against loss, damage, or destruction by fire or other casualty, including business interruption, and other special coverages, to be written in a manner so as to provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Landlord in connection with any loss or damage covered by any such policy, including all rights of subrogation. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant and Tenant hereby releases Landlord from any such liability for the amount of such loss or damage. If Landlord procures any casualty insurance concurrent with or supplemental to any casualty insurance procured by Tenant pursuant to this Lease, such policy or policies shall provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery against Tenant in connection with any loss or damage covered by such policy, including all rights of subrogation.

Section 11.06 - Binding on Subtenants .

(a)           In the event of any sublease or occupancy by a person other than Tenant of all or a portion of the Demised Premises, irrespective of whether permitted by this Lease or made in violation thereof, all of the covenants and obligations on the part of Tenant set forth in this Article 11 shall bind and be fully applicable to the subtenant or

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occupant (as if such subtenant or occupant were Tenant hereunder) for the benefit of Tenant and Landlord, but nothing contained herein shall be deemed a consent to such subletting if in contradiction of the terms of this Lease.

(b)           Notwithstanding anything in this Section 11.06 to the contrary, if Tenant remains in compliance with the provisions of Article 11 of this Lease, including, but not limited to, maintenance of insurance for the benefit of Landlord, any subtenant shall not be bound by the covenants and obligations of this Article 11.

Section 11.07 - Tenant’s Supplemental Insurance .  The limits of insurance specified in Section 11.01 hereof are the minimum limits of insurance required of Tenant pursuant to this Lease. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from maintaining separate property insurance in respect of Tenant’s personalty, inventory, trade fixtures and business interruption expenses. Except with respect to the insurance required by Sections 11.01(d) and 11.01(j) hereof, Tenant shall not take out separate insurance concurrent in form or contributing in the event of loss with that required by Sections 11.01(a), 11.01(b), 11.01(c), 11.01(f) and 11.01(h) to be furnished by Tenant unless Landlord is included therein as the insured, with loss payable as in this Lease, provided Tenant shall promptly notify the Landlord of the placing of any such separate insurance.

ARTICLE 12
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

Section 12.01 – Damage or Destruction to Improvements .

(a)           If any Improvements shall be destroyed or damaged by any cause whatsoever, Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord and shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, restore, repair, replace or rebuild the same as nearly as possible to their condition and character immediately prior to the damage or destruction, reasonable wear and tear excepted (“ Casualty Restoration ”).

(b)           Casualty Restoration shall be commenced promptly and prosecuted to completion with reasonable diligence. Landlord shall join with Tenant in the adjustment and settlement of any insurance claim. If Tenant is not in default of any of its obligations for the payment of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent, and no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is continuing, the net insurance proceeds, if any, payable by reason of such damage or destruction (other than insurance proceeds for the loss of Tenant’s personalty and other than insurance proceeds for loss of Rents, Impositions and/or maintenance, irrespective of whether paid to Tenant or Landlord) shall be paid to Tenant and used by Tenant for the payment of the cost of the Casualty Restoration in compliance with Section 12.03.

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a time when there is fewer than two (2) years remaining in the Term, then at Tenant’s option, to be exercised by notice given within fifteen (15) days following the date of such substantial damage or destruction, this Lease shall be terminated effective as of the date such notice is given, whereupon, Tenant shall be released from its obligation to repair or restore the Demised Premises (except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Section 12.01(c)), any insurance proceeds paid or payable to Tenant shall be paid to Landlord free of any claim by Tenant, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to adjust and settle any insurance claim on account of or relating to any such damage or destruction and Tenant shall pay Landlord the amount of any deductible or retention limit under the applicable policy or policies. If Tenant elects to terminate this Lease as aforesaid, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly remove all remaining portions of the Improvements, including all debris, and fill in and level the area to proper grade.

Section 12.02 – No Abatement of Rent .  Except as otherwise set forth in Section 12.01(c), no destruction of or damage to the Demised Premises, or to any Improvement, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment or other property, shall permit Tenant to surrender this Lease or shall relieve Tenant from its liability to pay the full Fixed Rent or Additional Rent payable under this Lease or from any of its other obligations under this Lease. This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like impact.

Section 12.03 – Disbursement of Insurance Proceeds .

(a)           Prior to commencement and during the Casualty Restoration, Tenant shall provide Landlord with the following:

(i)            Lien waivers (following completion of any portion of the work), title insurance endorsements or such other evidence, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, to the effect that all work, labor and materials installed and completed at the Demised Premises have been paid for, or shall be paid for, and that there has not been filed with respect to the Demised Premises, any vendor’s, mechanic’s, laborer’s, materialmen’s or other lien which has not been discharged or record, except such as will be discharged by payment of the amount then requested and a waiver of the right to file any lien in connection with any work or material covered by the requisition and all prior requisitions (all of the documents referred to in this clause (i) are individually and collectively referred to as “ Lien Waivers ”);

(ii)           dual obligee payment and performance bonds or such other security for the benefit of the Landlord and the Mortgagee in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord and Mortgagee;

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(iii)          the written undertaking of each architect, engineer, construction manager, general contractor and major subcontractor to continue performance on Landlord’s behalf under their respective agreements in the event of a default by the Tenant under this Lease;

(iv)          complete copies of the construction management agreement, general construction contract, major subcontracts, all change orders, amendments and modifications to each of the foregoing, all plan revisions and supplements and all payment requisitions, Lien Waivers, architect’s certifications and proof of payment for all work, labor and materials and material notices relating to or incorporated in the Casualty Restoration prior to the date of such requisition, provided, however, that any of the foregoing which have been delivered with a prior requisition do not have to be re-delivered with each subsequent requisition, unless the same have been modified or amended; and

(v)           such other documentation regarding the Casualty Restoration (including concrete, soil, steel, welding and other testing certifications, surveys, engineers certificates, building or other permits, paid invoices, data sheets and the like) as applicable governmental or public agencies, the Mortgagee or a construction consultant or engineer engaged by Landlord or the Mortgagee shall reasonably require.

(b)           Tenant shall, prior to the commencement of the Casualty Restoration, furnish to Landlord and the Mortgagee an estimate of the total cost of the Casualty Restoration certified by the architect or engineer in charge of the Casualty Restoration. If such cost estimate or any subsequent estimate shall show that the cost of completing the Casualty Restoration is in excess of the amount of the Casualty Proceeds then available (a “ Shortfall ”), Tenant shall contribute the amount of the Shortfall to complete the Casualty Restoration.

(c)           If prior to the completion of any Casualty Restoration, this Lease shall terminate or expire for any reason, including a termination by reason of an Event of Default (hereinafter defined), then Landlord shall have the right to receive and retain any Casualty Proceeds to the extent that they shall not have been applied to the payment of the costs and expenses of the Casualty Restoration, and if such termination or expiration shall be by reason other than an Event of Default, Tenant shall thereupon be discharged from any and all obligations to complete such Casualty Restoration provided said Casualty Proceeds are paid to Landlord and are sufficient to complete such Casualty Restoration. If, in such case, the Casualty Proceeds are insufficient to pay the full cost of the Casualty Restoration, Tenant shall pay the amount of any shortfall to Landlord. The provisions of this Section 12.03(c) shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

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Section 12.04 – Lease Supersedes .  This Lease shall be considered an express agreement governing any case of damage to or destruction of the Demised Premises or any part thereof by fire or other casualty, and Section 227 of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any other law of like import now or hereafter in force, are hereby waived by Tenant and shall have no application in such case.

ARTICLE 13
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

Section 13.01 – Landlord Consent .  Tenant shall not assign, mortgage or encumber this Lease, its interest hereunder or the estate granted hereby, nor sublet or suffer or permit the Demised Premises or any part thereof to be used by others, without the prior written consent of Landlord in each instance, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld for an assignment or sublease.

Section 13.02 – Collection of Rent .  If Tenant should assign its interest in this Lease, or if all or any part of the Demised Premises be underlet or occupied by anybody other than Tenant, Landlord may, after default by Tenant, collect rent from the assignee, under-tenant or occupant, as the case may be, and apply the net amount to the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent herein reserved, but no such assignment, underletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of this covenant, or the acceptance of the assignee, under-tenant or occupant as Tenant, or a release of Tenant from the further performance by Tenant of the covenants on the part of Tenant contained herein. The consent by Landlord to any assignment or underletting shall not in any way be construed to relieve Tenant from obtaining the express consent in writing of Landlord to any further assignment or underletting.

Section 13.03 – Tenant’s Offer Notice .  If Tenant shall desire to assign this Lease, or to sublet the Demised Premises, it shall, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date of the assignment or sublet, submit to Landlord a written request for Landlord’s consent to such assignment or subletting (“ Tenants Offer Notice ”), which shall contain the following information: (i) the name and address of the proposed assignee or subtenant; (ii) the terms and conditions of the proposed assignment or subletting; (iii) the nature and character of the business of the proposed assignee or subtenant and its proposed use of the Demised Premises; and (iv) current financial information and any other information Landlord may reasonably request.

Section 13.04 – Landlord Consent .  Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to the proposed assignment or subletting referred to in Tenant’s Offer Notice, provided that the following further conditions shall be fulfilled:

(a)           Tenant shall not then be in default hereunder beyond the time herein provided, if any, to cure such default.

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(b)           The proposed assignee or subtenant shall have a financial standing, be of a character, be engaged in a business, and propose to use the Demised Premises in a manner consistent with the extent of the obligations undertaken by the proposed assignee or subtenant.

(c)           No subletting shall end later than one (1) day before the Expiration Date of this Lease.

(d)           Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any costs that may be incurred by Landlord in connection with said assignment or sublease, including, without limitation, the costs of making investigations as to the acceptability of the proposed assignee or subtenant, and reasonable legal costs incurred in connection with the granting of any requested consent. This Section 13.04(d) shall not apply to any sublease to Budget (as hereinafter defined) entered into during the first six (6) months of the Term in accordance with Section 13.12 hereof.

(e)           The proposed assignee or subtenant is engaged in a business and the Demised Premises will be used in a manner which is limited to the Permitted Use.

Section 13.05 – Attornment .  Every subletting hereunder is subject to the express condition, and by accepting a sublease hereunder each subtenant shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed, that if this Lease should be terminated prior to the Expiration Date or if Landlord should succeed to Tenant’s estate in the Demised Premises, then at Landlord’s election the subtenant shall either surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord within sixty (60) days of Landlord’s request therefor, or attorn to and recognize Landlord as the subtenant’s landlord under the sublease and the subtenant shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument Landlord may request to evidence such attornment.

Section 13.06 – Counterpart .  Tenant shall furnish Landlord with a counterpart (which may be a reproduced copy) of each sublease or assignment made hereunder within thirty (30) days after the date of its execution. No sublease or assignment shall be valid, and no subtenant or assignee shall take possession of the Demised Premises or any part thereof, until there has been delivered to Landlord an executed counterpart of such sublease or assignment.

Section 13.07 – Tenant Liability .  Notwithstanding any sublease or any assignment and assumption by the assignee of all or any part of the obligations of Tenant hereunder, Tenant herein named, and each immediate or remote successor in interest of Tenant named herein, shall remain liable jointly and severally (as a primary obligor) with its assignee and subtenant and all subsequent assignees and subtenants for the performance of Tenant’s obligations hereunder, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall remain liable to Landlord for all acts and omissions on

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the part of any assignee and subtenant subsequent to it in violation of any of the obligations of this Lease.

Section 13.08 – [Intentionally Omitted]

Section 13.09 - Profit .           If Tenant shall sublet the Demised Premises to anyone for rents which for any period shall exceed the Fixed Rent payable under this Lease for the same period, Tenant shall pay Landlord, as Additional Rent hereunder, fifty percent (50%) of the amount of any rents, additional charges or other consideration payable under the sublease to Tenant by the subtenant which is in excess of the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent accruing during the term of the sublease in respect of the Demised Premises pursuant to the terms hereof. The sums payable under this Section 13.09 shall be paid to Landlord as Additional Rent as and when payable by the subtenant to Tenant.

Section 13.10 – Transfers of Interests in Tenant .  Any transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of Tenant’s interest in this Lease (in whole or in part) or of a fifty (50%) percent or greater interest in Tenant or of fifty (50%) percent or more of the assets of Tenant (whether stock, partnership interest or otherwise) shall be deemed an assignment of this Lease within the meaning of this Article. If there has been a previous transfer of less than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets, then any simultaneous or subsequent transfer of an interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets which, when added to the total percentage interest previously transferred, totals a transfer of greater than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets shall be deemed an assignment of Tenant’s interest in this Lease within the meaning of this Article.

Section 13.11 – Corporate Reorganization .  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.10 hereof, without the consent of Landlord, this Lease may be assigned to (i) an entity created by merger, reorganization or recapitalization of or with Tenant or (ii) a purchaser of all or substantially all of Tenant’s assets; provided , in the case of both clause (i)  and clause (ii) , that (A) Landlord shall have received a notice of such assignment from Tenant, (B) the assignee assumes by written instrument satisfactory to Landlord all of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, (C) such assignment is for a valid business purpose and not to avoid any obligations under this Lease, and (D) the assignee is a reputable entity of good character and shall have, immediately after giving effect to such assignment, an aggregate net worth (computed in accordance with GAAP) at least equal to the aggregate net worth (as so computed) of Tenant immediately prior to such assignment or on the date of this Lease, whichever is greater.

Section 13.12 – Permitted Subleases.   Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Tenant shall be permitted to sublease all or a portion of the Demised Premises to:

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(a)           Budget Rent a Car System (“ Budget ”) (provided that at the time of the proposed sublease, Budget is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendant Corporation), or

(b)           a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendant;

provided , that in each instance:

(i)            Tenant shall not then be in default hereunder beyond the time herein provided, if any, to cure such default;

(ii)           No subletting shall end later than one (1) day before the Expiration Date of this Lease;

(iii)          Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any costs that may be incurred by Landlord in connection with said assignment or sublease, including, without limitation, the costs of making investigations as to the acceptability of the proposed assignee or subtenant, and legal costs incurred in connection with the granting of any requested consent;

(iv)          The Demised Premises will be used in accordance with Section 4.01; and

(v)           Tenant provides Landlord with thirty (30) days prior written notice of such sublease.

The provisions of Section 13.07 shall apply to any sublease permitted under this Section 13.12.

13.13 – Non-Compliance with Article .  In the event that (i) Landlord fails to exercise any of its options under this Article 13 and (ii) Tenant fails to execute and deliver the assignment or sublease to which Landlord consented within forty-five (45) days after the giving of such consent, then, Tenant shall again comply with all of the provisions and conditions of this Article 13 before assigning its interest in this Lease or subletting the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 14
INDEMNIFICATION

Section 14.01 – Indemnity . Tenant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless Landlord and its affiliates, trustees, agents, members, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns (each, an “ Indemnified Party ”) from and against any and all liability and damages and any and all injury, loss, claim, damage or suit of every kind and nature, including Landlord’s reasonable counsel fees and disbursements, to

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any person, firm, association or corporation or to any property, arising out of or based upon, related to, or in any way connected with, a breach of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, the actions or omissions of Tenant or any Tenant Party or the use or occupancy of the Demised Premises.

Section 14.02 – Notice of Proceedings .  An Indemnified Party which becomes entitled to indemnification under this Agreement shall promptly notify Tenant of any claim or proceeding in respect of which it is to be indemnified. Such notice shall be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the Indemnified Party obligated to give such notice becomes aware of such claim or proceeding and shall include a complete copy of all notices, pleadings and other papers related thereto. Failure to give such notice shall not excuse an indemnification obligation except to the extent failure to provide notice adversely affects Tenant’s interests.

Section 14.03 – Conduct of Claim .  Tenant shall assume the defense of the claim or proceeding with counsel designated by Tenant; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fully in any claim or proceeding and to retain its own counsel, but the fees and expenses of such counsel will be at its own expense unless (i) Tenant shall have agreed to the retention of such counsel for both Tenant and the Indemnified Party or (ii) the named parties to any action or proceeding include the Tenant and the Indemnified Party and representation of both such parties has been determined in the reasonable and good faith judgment of either party to be inappropriate under applicable standards of professional conduct due to actual or potential conflicting interests between them. In the event the Tenant is defending or prosecuting any claim or proceeding, (a) the Indemnified Party shall not admit any liability with respect to, or settle, compromise or discharge such claim or proceeding without Tenant’s prior written consent, and (b) the Indemnified Party will agree to any settlement, compromise or discharge of the suit, action or proceeding which the Tenant may recommend and which by its terms obligates Tenant to pay the full amount of liability in connection with such claim or proceeding; provided, however, that without the Indemnified Party’s consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, Tenant may only consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not provide for injunctive or other non-monetary relief affecting the Indemnified Party. If Tenant fails to assume the defense of a claim, the indemnification of which is required under this Lease, the Indemnified Party may, at the expense of Tenant, contest, settle, or pay such claim. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, Tenant shall not compromise or settle a claim hereunder without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party

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ARTICLE 15
CONDEMNATION

Section 15.01 – Condemnation/Notice .  If Landlord receives written notice of a Taking (hereinafter defined) or a proposed Taking, Landlord shall promptly notify Tenant thereof, but no such notice of intention shall confer any rights upon Tenant under this Article, all of which rights shall come into effect only upon the vesting of title in the Taking authority. As used herein, a “ Taking ” shall mean the appropriation, condemnation or taking of all or any portion of the Demised Premises by any governmental or public authority for public or quasi-public use under any right of eminent domain, condemnation or other law, or the giving of a deed in lieu thereof.
Section 15.02 – Material Taking .

(a)           In the event of a Taking of the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall automatically cease and terminate upon the date that possession of the entire Premises is taken by or given to the Taking authority and all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be paid up to that date. In the event of a Taking of more than an “ Immaterial Area ” (as hereinafter defined) but not of the entire Demised Premises, this Lease shall, at the option of Tenant, to be exercised only by giving notice of termination to Landlord no later than thirty (30) days following the date on which the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken by or given to the Taking authority, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE, cease and terminate on the later of (i) the date on which Tenant’s notice is given, or (ii) the date on which the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken by or given to the Taking authority, and all Fixed Rent, Additional Rent and all other sums due Landlord by Tenant shall be paid up to the date of such termination. Tenant’s failure to give notice within the time period required herein shall be deemed an irrevocable waiver of Tenant’s right to terminate this Lease under this Section 15.02(a).

(b)           If this Lease is terminated in accordance with Section 15.02(a), Tenant shall be entitled to receive from Landlord a portion of the net Proceeds (hereinafter defined) of such Taking in accordance with Section 15.02(e). If this Lease is not terminated in accordance with Section 15.02(a), or if the Taking is of an Immaterial Area, then this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as to the portion of the Demised Premises not Taken, and Tenant shall be entitled to a reduction in the Fixed Rent in accordance with Section 15.03.

(c)           As used herein, the term “ Immaterial Area ” shall mean up to thirty percent (30%) of the Demised Premises.

(d)           In the event of a Taking, Landlord and any Mortgagee designated by Landlord shall have the exclusive right to file any claim or to commence any action or proceeding to collect any Proceeds payable out of or in connection with such Taking, except for any separate award to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Section 

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15.05, and Tenant and everyone claiming by, under or through Tenant waives all right to assert any claim against Landlord or the Taking authority in such proceeding. The term “ Proceeds ” shall mean any award, settlement, compensation or proceeds payable by reason of or in connection with any Taking, including the value of the interests of Landlord and Tenant in the Demised Premises and this Lease, any Improvements made by Tenant and Landlord respectively, the value of all awards for severance and indirect damage, and the right to receive any advance payment or interest thereon. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s own cost and expense, cooperate with Landlord and take all actions and execute all documents reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds, and if Tenant shall fail or refuse to take any act and execute any document which is reasonably required by Landlord or required by the Taking authority to collect such Proceeds (or any part thereof), then Tenant shall be responsible to Landlord for the sum of all Proceeds, including interest at the Default Rate, which sums shall be Additional Rent under this Lease and which Landlord may offset from any share of such Proceeds to which Tenant may be entitled pursuant to Sections 15.02, 15.03 and 15.04.

(e)           In the event of a Taking (other than a Taking of an Immaterial Area), and a termination of this Lease, all Proceeds shall be paid to Landlord who shall within forty-five (45) days thereafter (or within thirty (30) days following any final determination in any arbitration proceeding pursuant to Section 15.07 hereof, as hereinafter set forth) disburse the net Proceeds of such Taking to Landlord and Tenant in proportion to their interests in the Demised Premises, as follows:

(i)            to the Landlord for the value of the Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises, giving consideration to the terms of this Lease as though there had been no Taking, including Landlord’s reversionary interest, and any consequential damages, including severance damages, out of which Landlord shall pay any sums due any Mortgagee; and

(ii)           provided that no uncured Event of Default has occurred which is then continuing and provided further that there are at least two (2) years remaining in the Term on the date on which possession of the Demised Premises is Taken by or given to the Taking authority to Tenant for the value of Tenant’s leasehold estate, giving consideration to the terms of this Lease, as though there had been no Taking. Any dispute between Landlord and Tenant concerning the pro rata portions of Proceeds payable to Landlord and Tenant in accordance with clauses (i) and (ii) above shall be promptly submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with Section 15.07 hereof.

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Section 15.03 – Immaterial Taking .

(a)           If a Taking involves an Immaterial Area, this Lease shall terminate as to the area so Taken from and after the vesting of title in such Taking and shall continue as to the remainder of the Demised Premises provided, however, from and after the date on which possession of the portion of the Demised Premises is Taken, the Tenant shall proceed diligently and in good faith to close in and restore the Improvements. The Fixed Rent shall be reduced as of the vesting date proportionally to account for the area of the Demised Premises so taken.

(b)           Landlord shall be entitled to receive all Proceeds and Tenant shall have no part thereof or claim thereto nor shall Tenant have any claim for the value of the portion of the leasehold estate so Taken. Landlord shall pay all fees, costs and expenses of every character and kind of Landlord incurred in connection with such Taking and obtaining the Proceeds therefor, and in connection with such restoration.

Section 15.04 – Temporary Taking .  If possession of all or any portion of the Demised Premises shall be Taken for occupancy for a limited period (a “ Temporary Taking ”), this Lease shall continue in full force and effect and the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be abated for the time of the Temporary Taking.

Section 15.05 – Tenant’s Additional Claim .  In any condemnation proceeding, Tenant may submit a separate claim against the Taking authority for the value of Tenant’s trade fixtures, the cost of removal or relocation, goodwill, inventory, equipment, the value of its leasehold improvements and going concern values if such separate claims are allowable as such and such separate claims do not reduce the amount of Proceeds otherwise payable to Landlord.

Section 15.06 – Costs of Taking .  Landlord and Tenant shall be solely responsible for their respective legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees, costs and expenses arising out of or in connection with any claim allocable or attributable to any item which each is permitted to separately claim under this Article 15, provided, however, that the Landlord’s legal, appraisal, engineering and other fees and expenses incurred in connection with the collection of any Proceeds pursuant to Section 15.02 shall be allocated and paid by Landlord and Tenant in proportion to the amount of Proceeds disbursed to Landlord and Tenant respectively.

Section 15.07 – Arbitration .

(a)           In the event of a dispute as to the amounts payable under this Article 15 (the “ Applicable Amounts ”) and Landlord and Tenant are unable to reach a mutually acceptable determination of the Applicable Amounts within thirty (30) days after commencement of such negotiation, the matter shall be submitted to arbitration in

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accordance with the following terms and provisions of this Section. The sole issue to be determined by such arbitration shall be the Applicable Amounts in accordance with this Section. Each party shall appoint an arbitrator within ten (10) days of the expiration of such thirty (30) day period, and provide the other party with the name and address of its arbitrator. Within ten (10) days after the date of the appointment of the second arbitrator, the two (2) arbitrators will meet. If the two (2) arbitrators are unable to agree on the Applicable Amounts as provided herein within ten (10) days after their first meeting, they will immediately select a third arbitrator. If the two (2) arbitrators are unable to agree upon the selection of the third arbitrator within ten (10) days, then Landlord and Tenant will petition the New York State Supreme Court to appoint the third arbitrator. The third arbitrator will be designated as chairman and will immediately give Landlord and Tenant written notice of its appointment. The three (3) arbitrators will meet within ten (10) days after the appointment of the third arbitrator. The third arbitrator will then select the Applicable Amounts proposed by one of the first two (2) arbitrators within thirty (30) days after appointment of the third arbitrator. The arbitrators must be licensed real estate appraisers with at least fifteen (15) years experience in the Queens real estate market. No arbitrator may be an active real estate broker. The arbitration will be governed by the laws of the State of New York and, when not in conflict with such law, by the general procedures in the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrators will not have the power to add to, modify, detract from or alter in any way the provisions of this Lease or any amendments or supplements to this Lease. The arbitrators will not have any power to decide or consider anything other than the specific issue of the Applicable Amounts in accordance with the terms of this Lease. No arbitrator is authorized to make an award for damages of any kind including, without limitation, an award for punitive, exemplary, consequential or incidental damages. Landlord and Tenant will pay for the services of its appointees, attorneys and witnesses plus one-half of all other proper costs relating to the arbitration. The decision of the arbitrators will be final and non-appealable and may be enforced according to the laws of the State of New York.

ARTICLE 16
RIGHT TO INSPECT; POSTING SIGNS

Section 16.01 – Right to Inspect .  Tenant shall permit Landlord or Landlord’s agents to enter the Demised Premises at all reasonable hours and upon reasonable notice to Tenant for the purpose of (i) inspecting the same; (ii) confirming that Tenant is complying with terms of this Lease; (iii) making repairs which Tenant neglects or refuses to make; (iv) exhibiting the Demised Premises to prospective mortgagees; and (v) during the two (2) years preceding the expiration of this Lease, exhibiting the Demised Premises to brokers and prospective purchasers and lessees (it being understood that Landlord shall have no obligation to do any of the foregoing acts); provided, in each and every case, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts not to unreasonably interfere with the conduct of Tenant’s business at the Demised Premises. In the event

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of an emergency, or if Landlord would be subject to criminal or civil liability, if admission to the Demised Premises for the aforesaid purposes cannot be obtained, Landlord’s agents may enter the Demised Premises with reasonable force without rendering Landlord or its agents liable to Tenant for damages by reason thereof.

ARTICLE 17
ZONING

Section 17.01 – R-Zone Parcel .  Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that a portion of the Land Parcel, approximately as shown on Schedule B annexed hereto and made a part hereof ( the “ R-Zone Parcel ”), is zoned “R3-2.” To the extent that the R-Zone Parcel is not able to be used for the Initial Use due to any Requirement, the Fixed Rent then payable shall be reduced by the number of square feet comprising the R-Zone Parcel unable to be used for the Initial Use multiplied by the Fixed Rent then payable per square foot for the R-Zone Parcel. For purposes of the immediately preceding sentence only, Fixed Rent per square foot for the R-Zone parcel shall be calculated at $5.00 per square foot for the first five (5) Lease Years and, thereafter, shall be calculated in accordance with Section 3.01(c) of this Lease. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that the R-Zone Parcel totals 43,067 square feet, the Land Parcel totals 223,911 square feet (inclusive of the R-Zone Parcel) and the Demised Premises totals 309,142 square feet. Such reduction in Fixed Rent shall continue only until such time as Landlord or Tenant, each at their own expense, has satisfied all Requirements necessary to allow the Initial Use of the R-Zone Parcel. At such time as the R-Zone Parcel is able, pursuant to all Requirements, to be used for the Initial Use, the Fixed Rent for the R-Zone Parcel shall automatically and without notice to Tenant increase to then Fixed Rent payable per square foot of the Land Parcel, which shall be calculated at $5.00 per square foot as of the Commencement Date and thereafter be adjusted in accordance with Sections 3.01(c) and 17.02 of this Lease. Landlord, at Landlord’s cost and expense, shall make commercially reasonable efforts to file all required applications, permits and filings to allow the Initial Use of the R-Zone Parcel.

Section 17.02 – De-Map Parcel .  Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that Landlord is in the process of submitting to The City of New York all necessary filings to “de-map” that portion of 88 th  Street between the Land Parcel and the Building Parcel, approximately as shown on Schedule B (the “ De-Map Parcel ”). Landlord shall make commercially reasonable efforts to complete the de-mapping of the De-Map Parcel. Upon the completion of the de-mapping, the De-Map Parcel shall automatically and without notice to Tenant become part of the Demised Premises and all references in this Lease to the Demised Premises shall be deemed to include the De-Map Parcel.

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the Initial Use, the Fixed Rent then payable for the Demised Premises shall be increased in accordance with Section 17.01 and, effective as of the first day of the next succeeding calendar month, be increased by (i) $1.00 per square foot multiplied by the number of square feet in the Land Parce and (ii) $6.00 per square foot multiplied by the number of square feet in the De-Map Parcel. Thereafter, Fixed Rent shall be adjusted in accordance with Section 3.01(c). Landlord shall provide Tenant with written notice of the increase in Fixed Rent promptly after the completion of the de-mapping of the De-Map Parcel. Landlord shall measure the De-Map Parcel upon completion of the de-mapping. Landlord and Tenant shall agree to the square footage of the De-Map Parcel in a writing signed by both parties.

(b)           If, upon completion of the de-mapping of the De-Map Parcel, Tenant is not able, pursuant to all Requirements, to use the R-Zone Parcel for the Initial Use, then, until such time as the R-Zone Parcel is able, pursuant to all Requirements, to be used for the Initial Use, the Fixed Rent then payable shall be increased by $6.00 per square foot in the De-Map Parcel, subject to adjustment in accordance with Section 3.01(c). Such increase in Fixed Rent shall be effective as of the first day of the next succeeding calendar month. Landlord shall provide Tenant with written notice of the increase in Fixed Rent promptly after the completion of the de-mapping of the De-Map Parcel.

(c)           Solely for purposes of illustrating this Article 17, the following examples are provided:

(i)            During such time as the R-Zone Parcel is allowed to be used for the Initial Use and the de-mapping of the De-Map Parcel has been completed, (A) Fixed Rent shall be increased by $1.00 per square foot comprising the Land Parcel, (B) Fixed Rent shall be increased by $6.00 per square foot comprising the De-Map Parcel, and (C) Fixed Rent for the R-Zone Parcel shall be payable at the same rate as the then Fixed Rent payable per square foot of the Land Parcel plus $1.00 per square foot. For this example, assume the R-Zone Parcel is R square feet, the Land Parcel is L square feet and Tenant is paying $5.00 per square foot of Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel and the De-Map Parcel is D square feet, the Fixed Rent for the De-Map Parcel shall be D times $6.00; the Fixed Rent for the R-Zone Parcel shall be R times $6.00 ($5.00 plus $1.00); and the Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel shall be L times $6.00 ($5.00 plus $1.00);

(ii)           During such time as the R-Zone Parcel is not allowed to be used for the Initial Use and the de-mapping of the De-Map Parcel has been completed, (A) Fixed Rent shall be increased by $1.00 per square foot comprising the Land Parcel, (B) Fixed Rent shall be increased by $6.00 per square foot comprising the De-Map Parcel, and (C) Fixed Rent for the R-Zone Parcel shall be reduced in accordance with Section 17.01. For this example, assume the R-Zone Parcel is R square feet, the Land Parcel is L square feet and Tenant is paying $5.00 per square foot of Fixed Rent for the

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Land Parcel and the De-Map Parcel is D square feet, the Fixed Rent for the De-Map Parcel shall be D times $6.00; no Fixed Rent shall be incurred for the R-Zone Parcel; and the Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel shall be L times $6.00 ($5.00 plus $1.00);

(iii)          During such time as the R-Zone Parcel is allowed to be used for the Initial Use and the de-mapping of the De-Map Parcel has not been completed, (A) there shall be no increase in the Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel, (B) there shall be no increase in the Fixed Rent for the square footage comprising the De-Map Parcel, and (C) Fixed Rent for the R-Zone Parcel shall be payable at the same rate as the then Fixed Rent payable per square foot of the Land Parcel. For this example, assume the R-Zone Parcel is R square feet, the Land Parcel is L square feet and Tenant is paying $5.00 per square foot of Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel and the De-Map Parcel is D square feet, the Fixed Rent for the De-Map Parcel shall be D times $0.00; the Fixed Rent incurred for the R-Zone Parcel shall be R times $5.00; and the Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel shall be L times $5.00;

(iv)          During such time as the R-Zone Parcel is not allowed to be used for the Initial Use and the de-mapping of the De-Map Parcel has not been completed, (A) there shall be no increase in the Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel, (B) there shall be no increase in the Fixed Rent for the square footage comprising the De-Map Parcel, and (C) Fixed Rent for the R-Zone Parcel shall be reduced in accordance with Section 17.01. For this example, assume the R-Zone Parcel is R square feet, the Land Parcel is L square feet and Tenant is paying $5.00 per square foot of Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel and the De-Map Parcel is D square feet, the Fixed Rent for the De-Map Parcel shall be D times $0.00; no Fixed Rent shall be incurred for the R-Zone Parcel; and the Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel shall be L times $5.00.

(d)           Notwithstanding anything in this Article 17 to the contrary, until such time as all Requirements necessary to allow the Initial Use of the R-Zone Parcel have been satisfied, the R-Zone Parcel shall not be deemed part of the Land Parcel for the purposes of calculating Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel. At such time as the R-Zone Parcel is able, pursuant to all Requirements, to be used for the Initial Use, the R-Zone Parcel shall be deemed to be part of the Land Parcel for purposes of calculating Fixed Rent for the Land Parcel.

ARTICLE 18
DEFAULT PROVISIONS

Section 18.01 – Events of Default .  If any one or more of the following events (in this Lease sometimes called “ Events of Default ”) shall happen:

(a)           if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any Fixed Rent or Additional Rent payable under this Lease or any part thereof when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of five (5) business days after notice from Landlord of such default in payment;

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(b)           if default shall be made by Tenant in keeping, observing or performing any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease on Tenant’s part to be kept, observed or performed, other than those referred to in the foregoing subdivision (a) of this Section, which do not expose the Landlord to criminal liability, and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant, or in the case of such a default or a contingency which cannot with due diligence and in good faith be cured within thirty (30) days, and Tenant fails to proceed promptly and with due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such default with due diligence and in good faith (it being intended that in connection with a default which does not expose Landlord to criminal liability, and is not susceptible of being cured with due diligence and in good faith within thirty (30) days, that the time of the Tenant within which to cure the same shall be extended for such a period as may be necessary for the curing thereof promptly with due diligence and in good faith);

(c)           if Tenant shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy and shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file any petition or answer seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein; or

(d)           if within ninety (90) days after the commencement of any proceeding against Tenant seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, such proceeding shall not have been dismissed or if, within ninety (90) days after the appointment, without the consent or acquiescence of Tenant, of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Demised Premises or of Tenant’s interest therein, such appointment shall not have been vacated or stayed on appeal or otherwise, or if, within forty-five (45) days after the expiration of any such stay, such appointment shall not have been vacated;

then and in any such event Landlord at any time thereafter during the continuance of any such Event of Default may give written notice to Tenant, specifying such Event of Default or Events of Default and stating that this Lease and the term hereby demised shall expire and terminate on the date specified in such notice, which shall be at least thirty (30) days after the giving of such notice, and upon the date specified in such notice, subject to the provisions of Section 18.03, this Lease and the term hereby demised and all rights of Tenant under this Lease, including all rights of renewal whether exercised or not, shall expire and terminate, as if the date specified in such

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notice were the day herein definitely fixed for the end and expiration of this Lease and the term thereof.

Section 18.02 – Bankruptcy .  Any such proceeding or action involving bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, above set forth in subdivisions (c) and (d) of Section 18.01 of this Article, shall be grounds for the termination of this Lease pursuant to the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations of this Article 18, only when such proceeding, action or remedy shall be taken or brought by or against Tenant or any assignee of this Lease, while such Tenant or such assignee is the owner of this Lease.

Section 18.03 – Termination of Lease .  Upon any expiration or termination of this Lease, Tenant shall quit and peacefully surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord, and Landlord, upon or at any time after any such expiration or termination, may without further notice, enter upon and reenter the Demised Premises and possess and repossess itself thereof, by force, summary proceedings, ejectment or otherwise, and may dispossess Tenant and remove Tenant and all other persons and property from the Demised Premises and may have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises and the right to receive all rental and other income of and from the same.

Section 18.04 – Reletting of Demised Premises .  At any time or from time to time after any such expiration or termination, Landlord may relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, in the name of Landlord or otherwise, for such term or terms (which may be greater or less than the period which would otherwise have constituted the balance of the Term of this Lease) and on such conditions (which may include concessions or free rent) as Landlord, in its uncontrolled discretion, may determine and may collect and receive the rents therefor.  Landlord shall in no way be responsible or liable for any failure to relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof, or for any failure to collect any rent due upon any such reletting.

Section 18.05 – Damages .  No such expiration or termination of the Lease shall relieve Tenant of its liabilities and obligations under this Lease, and such liabilities and obligations shall survive any such expiration or termination.  In the event of any such expiration or termination, whether or not the Demised Premises or any part thereof shall have been relet, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a sum equal to the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent required to be paid by Tenant up to the time of such expiration or termination of this Lease, and thereafter Tenant, until the end of what would have been the Term of this Lease in the absence of such expiration or termination, shall be liable to Landlord for, and shall pay to Landlord, as and for liquidated and agreed current damages for Tenant’s default, at the election of Landlord, either:

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(a)           (i)            the equivalent of the amount of the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent which would be payable under this Lease by Tenant if this Lease were still in effect, less

(ii)           the net proceeds of any reletting effected pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 hereof, after deducting all Landlord’s expenses in connection with such reletting, including, without limitation, all repossession costs, brokerage commissions, legal expenses, reasonable attorneys’ fees, alteration costs, and expenses of preparation for such reletting.

Tenant shall pay such current damages (herein called “ deficiency ”) to Landlord monthly on the days on which the Fixed Rent would have been payable under this Lease if this Lease were still in effect, and Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant each monthly deficiency as the same shall arise.

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(b)           a sum which, at the time of such expiration or termination, represents the present value (employing a discount rate of four percent (4%) per annum) of the aggregate of the Fixed Rent and all Additional Rent which would have been payable under this Lease by Tenant had this Lease not expired or terminated, for the period commencing with the day following the date of such expiration or termination and ending with the Expiration Date.  For purposes of this Section 18.05(b), the amount of Additional Rent which would have been payable by Tenant under this Lease shall, for each Lease Year ending after such expiration or termination, be deemed to be an amount equal to the amount of all Additional Rent payable by Tenant for the Lease Year immediately preceding the Lease Year in which such expiration or termination shall occur and prorated for any period less than a full Lease Year.  Tenant shall pay the amount under this Section 18.05(b) upon demand by Landlord.

Nothing contained in this Section 18.05 shall limit or prejudice the right of the Landlord to prove for and obtain as liquidated damages by reason of such expiration or termination, an amount equal to the maximum allowed by any statute or rule of law in effect at the time when, and governing the proceedings in which, such damages are to be proved, whether or not such amount be greater, equal to, or less than the amount of the sums referred to above.

Section 18.06 – Tenant’s Waiver of Notice to Re-Enter.   Tenant hereby expressly waives, so far as permitted by law, the service of any notice of intention to enter or re-enter provided for in any statute, or of the institution of legal proceedings to that end, and Tenant, for and on behalf of itself and all persons claiming through or under Tenant (including but not limited to any leasehold mortgagee or other creditor) also waives any and all right of redemption or re-entry or re-possession or to redeem or to restore the

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operation of this Lease in case Tenant shall be dispossessed by a judgment or by warrant of any court or judge or in case of entry, re-entry or re-possession by lessor or in case of any expiration or termination of this Lease.  Landlord and Tenant, so far as permitted by law, hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other on any matters whatsoever arising out of, or in any way connected with this Lease, including but not limited to, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises or any claim of injury or damage.  The terms “enter”, “re-enter”, “entry” or re-entry”, as used in this Lease are not restricted to their technical legal meaning.

Section 18.07 – Threatened Breach .  In the event of any breach or threatened breach by Tenant of any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to enjoin such breach or threatened breach and shall have the right to invoke any right or remedy allowed at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise as though entry, re-entry, summary proceedings, and other remedies were not provided for in this Lease.

Section 18.08 – Remedies Cumulative .  Each right or remedy of Landlord provided for in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other right or remedy provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or the beginning of the exercise by Landlord of any one or more of the rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Landlord of any or all other rights or remedies provided for in this Lease or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or other law.

ARTICLE 19
ATTORNEYS’ FEES

Section 19.01 – Attorneys’ Fees .

(a)           If at any time there shall occur an Event of Default hereunder, and if Landlord shall institute an action or summary proceedings against Tenant based upon such Event of Default, or if Landlord or Tenant brings an action against the other to enforce the terms of this Lease, then the prevailing party to such an action shall be reimbursed by the other for the expenses of attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred.  If Landlord is the prevailing party, the amount of such expenses shall be deemed to be “Additional Rent” hereunder.  If the Tenant is the prevailing party, the amount of such expenses shall be due from Landlord within ten (10) business days after written demand by Tenant.

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(b)           If an Event of Default under Section 18.01(a) occurs more than two (2) times during any consecutive twelve (12) month period, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as Additional Rent all of Landlord’s fees, costs and expenses in preparing and serving notices to Tenant during such twelve (12) month period, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses.

ARTICLE 20
WAIVER OF REDEMPTION; COUNTERCLAIM; TRIAL BY JURY

Section 20.01 – Waiver .  Tenant hereby expressly (i) waives any and all rights of redemption granted by or under any present or future laws in the event of Tenant being evicted or dispossessed for any cause, or in the event of Landlord obtaining possession of the Demised Premises by reason of the violation by Tenant of any of the covenants and conditions of this Lease or otherwise; (ii) waives all rights to stay summary proceedings; and (iii) agrees that it shall not interpose any counterclaim in any summary proceeding or any action based on non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord.  Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from asserting any such counterclaim as a cause of action in a separate action or proceeding, but Tenant shall not seek a consolidation or joint trial of such separate action or proceeding with any summary proceeding or other action or proceeding commenced by Landlord for non-payment of Fixed Rent, Additional Rent or any other payments or charges required to be made by Tenant to Landlord.  Landlord and Tenant hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of them against the other with respect to any matters arising out of or connected with this Lease, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, and/or any claim of injury or damage and any emergency statutory or any other statutory remedy.

ARTICLE 21
NO WAIVER

Section 21.01 – No Waiver.    No act or thing done by Landlord or Landlord’s agents during the Term hereby demised shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the Demised Premises, and no agreement to accept such surrender shall be valid unless in writing signed by Landlord.  The failure of Landlord to seek redress for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of, any covenant or condition of this Lease shall not prevent a subsequent act, which would have originally constituted a violation, from having all the force and effect of an original violation.  The receipt by Landlord of Fixed Rent or Additional Rent with knowledge of the breach of any covenant of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach.  No provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord unless such waiver be in writing signed by Landlord.

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ARTICLE 22
END OF TERM

Section 22.01 – Surrender of Demised Premises .

(a)           (i)            Tenant shall, at the expiration or other termination of this Lease, (A) quit and surrender to Landlord the Demised Premises broom clean and in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear and casualty excepted, and the roof shall be free of leaks and (B) at Landlord’s option, restore the Demised Premises to the condition existing on the date hereof.

(ii)           Tenant shall, at the expiration or other termination of this Lease, surrender all keys for the Demised Premises to Landlord at Landlord’s office, and shall inform Landlord of all combinations of locks, safes, vaults, alarms and other encoded devices or facilities if any, located in the Demised Premises.

(b)           All personal property, furniture, furnishings and trade fixtures furnished by or at the expense of Tenant, other than those affixed to the Demised Premises so that they cannot be removed without damage, shall remain the property of Tenant and may be removed by Tenant from time-to-time prior to the expiration or termination of this Lease.  Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing not less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Term specifying any such items of property which Tenant does not wish to remove.  If, within thirty (30) days after the service of such notice, Landlord shall request Tenant to remove any of said items, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, remove said items prior to the expiration of the Term.

(c)           In any case where Tenant removes any property or Alterations pursuant to Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), or otherwise, Tenant shall immediately repair all structural damage caused by said removal and shall restore the Demised Premises to good condition at Tenant’s expense, and if Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may do so at Tenant’s cost and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord therefor upon demand.

(d)           Upon failure of Tenant to remove any property in accordance with Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), or upon failure of Tenant to notify Landlord of any property it does not wish to remove from the Demised Premises in accordance with Section 22.01(b), then, as to such property, upon termination of this Lease, Landlord may, at Tenant’s expense: (i) remove all such property which Landlord may require Tenant to remove pursuant  to Sections 22.01(a) and 22.01(b), (ii) cause the same to be placed in storage, and (iii) repair any damage caused by said removal.  Tenant shall, upon demand, reimburse Landlord for all of the aforesaid expenses.

(e)           Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 22.01, any items of property or Alterations not removed by Tenant may, at the election of Landlord, be deemed to have been abandoned by Tenant, and Landlord may retain

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and dispose of said items without any liability to Tenant and without accounting to Tenant for the proceeds thereof.

Section 22.02 – Ownership of Improvements .  Upon the termination of this Lease, whether by expiration of the Term or by reason of default on the part of Tenant, or for any other reason whatsoever, all Improvements then located on the Premises including all affixed lighting fixtures, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, pipes, ducts, conduits, wiring, paneling, partitions, railings, mezzanine floors, galleries and the like, shall remain upon and be surrendered with the Demised Premises as a part thereof and shall then merge with the freehold estate and become the property of Landlord as a part of the realty, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances or burdens placed upon Tenant’s leasehold estate.

Section 22.03 – Holdover .

(a)           If, without the Landlord’s prior written consent, the Demised Premises shall not be surrendered as and when aforesaid and in the condition required hereunder, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as use and occupancy for each month or fraction thereof during which Tenant continues to occupy the Demised Premises from and after the Expiration Date (the “ Continued Occupancy Period ”), an amount of money (the “ Occupancy Payment ”) equal to one hundred fifty (150%) percent of one-twelfth (1/12 th ) of the aggregate Fixed Rent and Additional Rent paid or payable by Tenant during the first twelve (12) months immediately preceding such holding over. Tenant shall make the Occupancy Payment, without notice or previous demand therefor, on the first day of each and every month during the Continued Occupancy Period.

(b)           The receipt and acceptance by Landlord of the Occupancy Payment shall not be deemed a waiver or acceptance by Landlord of Tenant’s breach of Tenant’s covenants and agreements under this Article 22, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s right to institute any summary holdover proceedings against Tenant, or a waiver by Landlord of Landlord’s rights to enforce any of Landlord’s rights or pursue any of Landlord’s remedies against Tenant in such event other than the payment of Fixed Rent as provided for in this Lease or under law.  This Section shall be deemed to be an agreement expressly providing otherwise within the meaning of Section 232(c) of the Real Property Law of the State of New York and any successor law of like import.

(c)           No holding over by Tenant shall be deemed nor operate as an extension of the Term of this Lease.

Section 22.04 – Survival .  Tenant’s obligation to observe or perform each and every one of the covenants set forth in this Article shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

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ARTICLE 23
BROKER

Section 23.01 – Broker .  Tenant and Landlord each represent that it has dealt with no broker in connection with this Lease other than Lighthouse Retail Partners, LLC (“ Lighthouse ”) and Josh Segal Realty Group (“ Segal ”) (“Lighthouse” and “Segal” are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ Broker ”).  Landlord shall pay Lighthouse any commission earned pursuant to a separate agreement between Landlord and Lighthouse.  Contemporaneously herewith, Segal has delivered a letter to Landlord, Tenant and Lighthouse confirming that Segal is not entitled to a commission.  Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless of and from any and all losses, costs, damages or expense (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by Landlord by reason of any claim of or liability to any broker, other than the Broker, who claims to have dealt with Tenant in connection with this Lease, which indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

ARTICLE 24
QUIET ENJOYMENT

Section 24.01 – Quiet Enjoyment .  Landlord covenants that if and so long as Tenant pays the Rent and Additional Rent and other charges reserved by this Lease, and performs all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed, Tenant shall quietly enjoy the Demised Premises without hindrance or molestation by anyone claiming by, through or under the Landlord, subject, however, to the terms of this Lease.

ARTICLE 25
NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD

Section 25.01 – Non-Liability of Landlord .

(a)           Landlord and Landlord’s affiliates, trustees, agents, members employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns shall not be liable for, and Tenant waives all claims for, loss or damage to Tenant’s business or damage to person or property sustained by Tenant resulting from any accident or occurrence, including, but not limited to, claims for damage resulting from: (i) any equipment or appurtenances becoming out of repair; (ii) injury done or occasioned by wind, rain, fire, storm or other occurrence of nature; (iii) any defect in or failure of plumbing, heating or air conditioning equipment, electric wiring or installation thereof, gas, water, or steam pipes, stairs, porches, railings or walks; (iv) broken glass; (v) the backing up of any sewer pipe or downspout; (vi) the bursting, leaking or running of any tank, tub, washstand, water closet, waste pipe, drain or other pipe or tank in, upon or about the Demised Premises; (vii) the escape of steam or hot water; (viii) water, snow or ice being upon or coming through the roof, skylight, trapdoor, stairs, doorways, windows, walks or any other place

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upon or near the Demised Premises or otherwise; (ix) the falling of any fixture, plaster, tile or stucco; and (x) any act, omission or negligence of Tenant, any Tenant Party or of any other persons or occupants of the Improvements or of adjoining or contiguous buildings or improvements or of owners of adjacent or contiguous property.

(b)           Landlord shall be under no personal liability with respect to its obligations under this Lease.  Tenant shall look solely to the equity of the Landlord in the Land and Improvements constituting the Demised Premises for the satisfaction of Tenant’s remedies, and in no event shall Tenant attempt to secure any personal judgment against any individual or any member, principal, partner, employee, officer, director or agent of Landlord by reason of such default by Landlord.

(c)           The word “Landlord” as used herein means only the owner in fee for the time being of the Demised Premises, and in the event of any sale of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall be and hereby is entirely freed and relieved of all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder and it shall be deemed and construed without further agreement between the parties or between the parties and the purchaser of the Demised Premises, that such purchaser has assumed and agreed to carry out any and all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder.

ARTICLE 26
APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSTRUCTION

Section 26.01 – Applicable Law and Construction .  The laws of the State of New York shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this Lease without giving effect to any principle of such law as would result in the selection or application of law of any other jurisdiction.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Lease shall not affect or impair any other provision.  The headings of the several articles and sections contained herein are for convenience only and do not define, limit or construe the contents of such articles or sections.  Whenever herein the singular number is used, the same shall include the plural, and the neuter gender shall include the masculine and feminine genders.  Neither this Lease nor any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought.  This Lease shall be given a fair and reasonable construction in accordance with the intentions of the parties hereto, and without regard to or aid of canons requiring construction against the party drafting this Lease.

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ARTICLE 27
BINDING EFFECT OF LEASE

Section 27.01 – Binding Effect of Lease .  The covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Lease shall, except as herein otherwise provided, extend to, bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.  Each covenant, agreement, obligation or other provision herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this Lease unless otherwise expressly provided.

ARTICLE 28
NOTICES

Section 28.01 – Notice .  All notices to be given hereunder shall be in writing and given by hand delivery, by certified or registered mail, or by recognized overnight courier (e.g. Fed Ex) addressed to either of the parties at the address hereinabove given or at any other subsequent mailing address they may indicate by written notice.  Any notice given hereunder by mail shall be deemed delivered upon receipt or rejection of delivery by the addressee.  Any notice to be delivered to Landlord hereunder should be directed to the attention of Jerome Cooper at Landlord’s address stated above.  Any notice to be delivered to Tenant hereunder shall be directed to Properties Department, Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc., at Tenant’s address stated above.  In addition, copies of default notices to Landlord shall be delivered to Landlord’s counsel:  Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., 190 EAB Plaza, East Tower, 15 th  Floor, Uniondale, New York 11556-0190, Attn: Chairman, Real Estate Department, and copies of notices to Tenant shall be delivered to Theodore E. Hommel, Regional Director-Properties, Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc., 90-20 Grand Central Parkway, East Elmhurst, New York 11369.

ARTICLE 29
FEE MORTGAGES

Section 29.01 – Landlord’s Right to Mortgage .  Nothing herein contained shall limit Landlord’s right to place any mortgage on the interest of Landlord in the Demised Premises including, without limitation, any modifications, consolidations, extensions, renewals and replacements thereof (“ Mortgage ”).

Section 29.02 – Mortgagee’s Right to Cure .  If any act or omission of Landlord would give Tenant the right, immediately or after lapse of a period of time, to cancel or terminate this Lease, or to abate the payment of rent or to claim a partial or total eviction, Tenant shall not exercise such right (a) until it has given written notice of such act or omission to Landlord and the holder of each Mortgage; provided the name and address of the holder of any such Mortgage shall previously have been furnished to

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Tenant, and (b) until thirty (30) days shall have elapsed following the giving of such notice if the same can be remedied within such thirty (30) day period or if the same cannot be remedied within thirty (30) days until a reasonable period of time has elapsed to cure provided such cure has commenced within the thirty (30) day period, and, further, provided the holder of such Mortgage shall with due diligence continue to remedy such act or omission.

Section 29.03 – Tenant’s Attornment .  If the holder of any Mortgage, or any designee of any such holder, shall succeed to the rights of Landlord under this Lease, whether through possession or foreclosure action or delivery of a new lease or deed, then at the request of such party so succeeding to Landlord’s rights (“ Successor Landlord ”), Tenant shall automatically attorn to and recognize such Successor Landlord as Tenant’s landlord under this Lease and shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument (“ Attornment Agreement ”) that such Successor Landlord may reasonably request to evidence such Attornment.  Upon such Attornment, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as a direct lease between the Successor Landlord and Tenant upon all of the terms, conditions and covenants as are set forth in this Lease, except that the Successor Landlord, provided, that such Successor Landlord is not an Affiliate (as hereinafter defined) of Landlord, shall not (a) be liable for any previous act or omission of Landlord under this Lease; (b) be subject to any offset, not expressly provided for in this Lease, which theretofore shall have accrued to Tenant against Landlord; (c) be bound by any previous modification of this Lease or by any previous prepayment of more than one (1) month’s rent, unless such modification or prepayment shall have been expressly approved in writing by the holder of the Mortgage; or (d) be obligated to make any improvements to, or perform any work at, or furnish any services to, the Demised Premises.  For purposes of this Section 29.03, the term “ Affiliate ” shall mean any person or entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Landlord.  “Control” shall mean the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of Landlord.

Section 29.04 – Priority of Lease .  This Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder are and shall be subject and subordinate to every underlying lease, the rights of the overlandlord or overlandlords under each underlying lease, all Mortgages heretofore or hereafter placed on or affecting any underlying lease, alone or with other property, and to all advances heretofore or hereafter made under such leasehold mortgage, and to the lien of all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such leasehold mortgage, and (b) any Mortgage now or hereafter affecting the Demised Premises or any part or parts of such real property, or such real property and other property, and to each advance made or hereafter to be made under any such Mortgage and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, substitutions, spreaders, additions and extensions of any such underlying lease or leases and/or Mortgages.  In confirmation of such subordination, Tenant shall execute and deliver promptly any certificate reasonably

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approved by Tenant’s counsel that Landlord or its successors in interest may reasonably request.  Landlord shall obtain a non-disturbance and attornment agreement from the holder of any Mortgage and from the landlord or overlandlord of any underlying lease in form and substance reasonably acceptable to such holder of a Mortgage and to landlord or overlandlord, as the case may be, which shall provide that so long as Tenant is not in default under this Lease beyond any applicable grace periods, Tenant shall not be disturbed in its possession of the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 30
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

Section 30.01 – Tenant’s Estoppel Certificate .  Tenant shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Landlord, execute and deliver to Landlord a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Tenant has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Landlord reasonably requests.

Section 30.02 – Landlord’s Estoppel Certificate .  Landlord shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Tenant, execute and deliver to Tenant a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) and stating whether there are any defaults under this Lease of which Landlord has actual knowledge and specifying such defaults, if any, and stating such other factual information which Tenant reasonably requests.

ARTICLE 31
REPRESENTATIONS

Section 31.01 – Tenant’s Representations .  Tenant represents and warrants that:

(a)           Tenant is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease.  The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Tenant.
(b)           The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Tenant or under any term or condition of any contract, agreement, lease or instrument to which Tenant is a party or by which Tenant is bound

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or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Tenant.
(c)           There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Tenant which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.
The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the Commencement Date.

Section 31.02 – Landlord’s Representations .  Landlord represents and warrants that:

(a)           Landlord is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and subject to Section 1.01(b), has all requisite power and authority to own and operate properties, to carry on its business as now conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform this Lease.  The Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Landlord.
(b)           The execution, delivery and performance of the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not result in violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Landlord or any term of any judgment, decree, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, franchise, certificate, permit or the like applicable to the Landlord.
(c)           There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened or any basis therefor known to Landlord which would question the validity of any of the foregoing representations or the validity of this Lease.

(d)           Landlord is the fee owner of the Demised Premises.

(e)           There are no mortgages, other than the American Airlines Mortgage, or leases encumbering the Demised Premises.

The foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed made as of the Commencement Date.

ARTICLE 32
MISCELLANEOUS

Section 32.01 – Taxes .  Landlord shall be responsible for any taxes, including, but not limited to, New York State transfer taxes, payable by reason of the execution of this Lease.  Tenant shall complete and sign any required tax return.

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Section 32.02 – Venue; Service of Process .  Landlord and Tenant and any subtenant under this Lease, hereby expressly consent to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the County of Queens (or any successor thereto), the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the United States District Court with respect to any action or proceeding between Landlord and Tenant or such party with respect to this Lease or any rights or obligations of either party pursuant to or in connection with this Lease, and each of such subtenant, Landlord and Tenant agree that venue shall lie in Queens County.  Tenant and any subtenant further waive any and all rights to commence any such action or proceeding against Landlord before any other court.  Without limiting any other methods of obtaining jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction of a party to this Lease in any action or proceeding may be obtained within and without the jurisdiction of any court located in the State of New York, and that process or notice of motion or other application in connection with such action or proceeding may be served upon such party by registered or certified mail at the last known address of such party, whether such address be within or without the jurisdiction of any such court, and service shall be deemed complete three (3) business days after when mailed even if delivery is refused by the addressee.
Section 32.03 – Lease Not an Offer .  The submission of this Lease to Tenant shall not be construed as an offer, nor shall Tenant have any rights with respect thereto or the Demised Premises unless and until Landlord shall execute a counterpart of this Lease and deliver the same to Tenant.  Until such execution and delivery, any action taken or expense incurred by Tenant in connection with this Lease or the Demised Premises shall be solely at Tenant’s own risk and account.

Section 32.04 – Memorandum of Lease .  This Lease shall not be recorded by Landlord or Tenant.  At the request of either party, Landlord and Tenant shall execute and deliver to the other party a short form memorandum of lease in form for recording.  Such memorandum of lease shall not set forth any of the financial terms of this Lease and shall set forth the Initial Term of this Lease and shall provide that the memorandum of lease shall automatically expire at the Expiration Date of the Term.

Section 32.05 – No Waiver .  Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, the failure of Landlord to enforce its rights for violation of, or to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease, or any of the rules and regulations, shall not constitute a waiver thereof, and Landlord shall have all remedies provided herein and by applicable law with respect to any subsequent act which would have originally constituted a violation. The receipt by Landlord or the payment by Tenant, as the case may be, of rent with knowledge of the breach of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach.  Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, no provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord

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unless such waiver be in a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement shall be enforced.  The remedies provided in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall not in any way abridge, modify or preclude any other rights or remedies to which Landlord may be entitled under this Lease, at law or in equity.

Section 32.06 – Landlord’s Consent .
(a)           In any instance in which Landlord’s consent, approval or other action or exercise of judgment or discretion shall be made or shall be required by this Lease, or otherwise requested by Tenant, and Tenant disputes Landlord’s reasonableness in granting, exercising, delaying or withholding the same, Tenant in no event shall be entitled to make, nor shall Tenant make, any claim for, and Tenant hereby waives, any claim for damages or any remedy not specifically authorized herein; nor shall Tenant claim any damages by way of setoff, counterclaim or defense but Tenant’s sole remedy shall be an action or proceeding to enforce any such provision, or for specific performance or declaratory judgment.

(b)           In any instance where Tenant requests, in the manner set forth in this Lease, Landlord’s consent, approval or other action or exercise of judgment or discretion and Landlord does not respond to Tenant’s request within thirty (30) days after such request, Landlord shall be deemed to have consented, approved or not objected to Tenant’s request, as the case may be.

Section 32.07 – Counterparts .  This Lease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

Section 32.08 – Consent .  The Demised Premises do not represent all or substantially all of the assets of the Landlord.  The Certificate of Incorporation of the Landlord does not require the consent of the stockholders to the lease of the Demised Premises.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement of Lease as of the day and year first above written.

G.T.J. CO., INC. , Landlord

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM , Tenant

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

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Exhibit 10.9

LEASE

THIS LEASE (this “ Lease ”), made as of the 1 st  day of September, 2003, by and between G.T.J. CO., INC. , a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, having an office at 165-25 147 th  Avenue, Jamaica, New York 11434 (“ Landlord ”) and VARSITY BUS CO., INC ., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, with its principal place of business located at 626 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, New York (“ Tenant ”).

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, Landlord is the owner of the premises located at 626 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, New York and Cozine Avenue, Brooklyn, New York (collectively, the “ Premises ”); and

WHEREAS, Tenant desires to lease from Landlord a portion of the Premises as set forth in this Lease; and

W I T N E S S E T H:

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the rents, covenants and agreements herein contained, Landlord hereby leases the Demised Premises (as hereinafter defined) to Tenant, and Tenant hereby rents and hires the Demised Premises from Landlord, upon the following terms and conditions:

ARTICLE 1 - TENANT’S PORTION OF THE DEMISED PREMISES

Section 1.01.          Demised Premises .  Landlord hereby demises unto Tenant the exclusive right to occupy the portion of the Premises set forth in the Exhibit “A” annexed hereto subject to Landlord’s right of ingress and egress upon the portion of the Premises set forth in the Exhibit “A,” along with the use of the fuel pumps, lifts and office space described below (collectively, the “ Demised Premises ”). In addition to the designated parking areas and office space, Tenant shall be entitled to non-exclusive use, jointly and severally with the other tenants, of the maintenance facilities on the Premises for the maintenance of its vehicles, as set forth in Exhibit “B”.

Section 1.02.          Fuel Pumps .  Tenant shall be entitled to non-exclusive use of the fuel pumps set forth in Exhibit “C” annexed hereto for the fueling of its vehicles provided Tenant remains fully responsible for its fuel costs and any attendant taxes resulting from Tenant’s use.

Section 1.03.          Lifts .  Tenant shall be entitled to non-exclusive use of the hydraulic lifts set forth in Exhibit “D” annexed hereto.

Section 1.04.          Office Space .  Tenant shall be entitled to exclusive use of the office space set forth in Exhibit “E” annexed hereto.




 

Section 1.05.          Easement .    At the request of Landlord, Tenant shall grant Landlord an easement for ingress and egress that may be located within the Tenant’s Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 2 - CONDITION OF THE PREMISES

Section 2.01.          Condition .  Tenant accepts possession of the Demised Premises in AS-IS condition, without representation or warranty of any kind from Landlord as to the condition of the Demised Premises or its fitness for the particular use for which Tenant shall utilize the Demised Premises.

ARTICLE 3 – TERM

Section 3.01.          Initial Term .  The term of this Lease (the “ Initial Term ”) shall commence as of September 1, 2003 (the “ Commencement Date ”). The Initial Term shall expire on August 31 st , 2010, if not sooner terminated (the “ Expiration Date ”).

ARTICLE 4 - RENT AND TAXES

Section 4.01.          Minimum Annual Rent .

(a)           Tenant shall pay Landlord or Landlord’s designee annual minimum rent (“ Basic Rent ”) in equal monthly payments to be received by Landlord or Landlord’s designee on the first (1 st ) day of each month in advance, as set forth below:

Lease Year

 

Annual Rent

 

 

 

 

 

9/1/2003 to 8/31/2004

 

$

200,000.00

 

9/1/2004 to 8/31/2005

 

$

200,000.00

 

9/1/2005 to 1/31/2006

 

$

231,800.00

 

2/1/2006 to 8/31/2006

 

$

311,800.00

 

 

Thereafter, on the anniversary of the Commencement Date and for each subsequent year during the Initial Term, Basic Rent shall increase by the Consumer Price Index (the “ CPI ”) for the New York-Northeastern New Jersey area, which is currently published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics issued in May of that year (the “ CPI Annual Increase ”). All CPI Annual Increases during the term of the Lease shall be cumulative and compounded as of the anniversary of the Commencement Date based on the Basic Rent plus CPI Annual Increase for the prior Lease year. If the commencement date occurs on a day other than the first day of a calendar month, or if the expiration date occurs on a day other than the last day of a calendar month, then the Basic Rent for such fractional month shall be prorated on a daily basis.

(b)           In addition to the Basic Rent provided for above, all other payments to be made by Tenant to Landlord shall be deemed to be and shall become additional rent (“ Additional Rent ”) hereunder whether or not the same be designated as such, and unless otherwise provided, shall be

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due and payable twenty (20) days after demand therefor accompanied with an invoice and detailed information, if available. In the event Tenant does not agree with any detailed information provided, Tenant shall nonetheless make full payment as set forth in the demand presented and the parties shall resolve any alleged inconsistencies with the invoices presented. Landlord shall have the same remedies under this Lease for failure to pay Additional Rent as for the nonpayment of Basic Rent. Tenant’s obligation to pay Basic Rent or Additional Rent (collectively and individually referred to as “ rent ” or “ Rent ”) for any portion of the term of the Lease shall survive the expiration or termination of the term of this Lease.

(c)           In addition to the Basic Rent provided for above, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as Additional Rent, Tenant’s Proportionate Share (as defined below) of all sums, charges, fees, expenses incurred by Landlord, whether on a direct metered basis or prorated from a master meter charge, for all water, electric, gas, sewer or other utilities consumed in or servicing the Premises. Landlord will make arrangements for the above utilities to be provided to the Premises. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to insure utilities are provided to the Premises, uninterrupted during the Term.

(d)           In addition to the Basic Rent provided for above, Tenant shall pay Landlord as Additional Rent, Tenant’s Proportionate Share of any HVAC contracts, maintenance contracts, repairs, cleaning charges, common area maintenance charges, and any charges that Landlord may incur in connection with the Premises. Landlord will make arrangements for the above contracts to be provided for the Premises and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure such services are provided to Tenant uninterrupted during the Term.

(e)           Landlord’s failure to prepare and deliver any statements or bills, or Landlord’s failure to make a demand under this Article 4 or under any other provision of this Lease, shall not in any way be deemed to be a waiver of or cause Landlord to forfeit or surrender its rights to collect any items of Additional Rent which may have become due pursuant to this Lease. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Lease.

(f)            Tenant’s proportionate share of such Additional Rent and other charges described in this Article 4 of the Lease shall be sixty (60%) percent (“ Tenant’s Proportionate Share ”) of the amount of such Additional Rent and all other charges and costs paid by the Landlord in connection with the Premises. In the event the Demised Premises is reduced or increased during the Term, Tenant’s proportionate share shall be pro-rated according to the increase or decrease of square footage.

(g)           As Additional Rent, Tenant shall pay Landlord such other sums of money as become due and payable by Tenant hereunder including but not limited to those items specified in Articles 1, 4, 10, 11 and 12 of this Lease, all of which sums shall be payable to Landlord or Landlord’s designee as expressly provided for in this Lease.

(h)           All services provided by Landlord under this Lease and any common area maintenance shall be performed in a non-discriminatory manner for Tenant as compared to other

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tenants of the Premises, and Tenant shall have no liability hereunder to the extent such services and/or maintenance are not provided to Tenant.

ARTICLE 5 - PERMITTED USE

Section 5.01.          Permitted Use .  The Demised Premises shall be used and occupied during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term of this Lease solely for office space and Tenant’s storage, service and maintenance of school buses used in connection with Tenant’s business and for no other purpose. Tenant shall not use or occupy, nor permit or suffer, the Demised Premises or any part thereof to be used or occupied for any unlawful purpose, nor for any purpose or in any way in violation of any present or future governmental laws, ordinances, requirements, orders, directions, rules or regulations or the existing certificate of occupancy.

ARTICLE 6 – ACCESS

Section 6.01           Access .  Tenant shall have access to the Demised Premises twenty four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

ARTICLE 7 - QUIET ENJOYMENT

Section 7.01           Quiet Enjoyment .  Landlord covenants and agrees with Tenant that upon Tenant paying the Basic Rent and Additional Rent and observing and performing all the terms, covenants, and conditions, on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed, Tenant may peaceably and quietly enjoy the Demised Premises, subject, nevertheless, to the terms and conditions of this Lease.

ARTICLE 8 – SIGNAGE

Section 8.01           Signage .  Tenant shall not be entitled to erect a sign on or upon the Demised Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

ARTICLE 9 - ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

Section 9.01.          Restrictions on Assignment .  Tenant shall not assign this Lease or sublease all or any part of the Demised Premises, nor permit other persons to occupy or conduct business in the Demised Premises or any part thereof nor grant any license, concession management contract or franchise for all or any part of the Demised Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord, which Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion.

Section 9.02.          Transfers of Interests in Tenant .  Any transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, of Tenant’s interest in this Lease (in whole or in part) or of a fifty (50%) percent or greater interest in Tenant or of fifty (50%) percent or more of the assets of Tenant (whether stock, partnership interest or otherwise) shall be deemed an assignment of this Lease within the meaning of this Article. If there has been a previous transfer of less than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets, then any simultaneous or subsequent transfer of an interest

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in Tenant or Tenant’s assets which, when added to the total percentage interest previously transferred, totals a transfer of greater than a fifty (50%) percent interest in Tenant or Tenant’s assets shall be deemed an assignment of Tenant’s interest in this Lease within the meaning of this Article. In the event by operation of law or otherwise Tenant (i) sells or transfers all or substantially all of its assets (whether stock, partnership interest or otherwise); (ii) sells or transfers a majority interest in the Tenant, in a single transaction or in a series of transactions, or (iii) effectuates a change in the current controlling interest of the Tenant, Landlord has the right to terminate this Lease with thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the Tenant and said termination shall be effective as of the date set forth in Landlord’s notice. In the event Landlord elects to terminate this Lease pursuant to Section 9.02, Tenant shall have the right, prior to the expiration of the thirty (30) day period set forth above, to negotiate with Landlord and enter into a new lease for the Demised Premises with terms that shall include, among other things, that the Tenant (i) shall pay the Fair Market Rental rate (as said term is defined in Article 26) for other similarly situated premises; (ii) Tenant shall pay its proportionate share of any real estate taxes for the Premises; and (iii) Tenant shall grant Landlord an easement for ingress and egress that may be located within the Tenant’s Demised Premises. Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant in the event that a Lease cannot be completed between the Landlord and Tenant or Tenant’s successor in interest for any reason.

Section 9.03.          Inter-Family Transactions.    Tenant may assign this Lease or transfer its stock or assets to an entity that is wholly owned by the current shareholders of the Tenant or the Immediate Family of the current shareholders of the Tenant. For the purposes of this Section, The term “Immediate Family” shall mean the spouse, siblings, or lineal or adopted descendants of the current shareholders of the Tenant or a trust for the benefit of the current shareholders of the Tenant, their spouses, siblings or lineal or adopted descendants (including a trust that includes as beneficiaries the spouses of such lineal descendants). Tenant shall deliver notice of any assignment pursuant to this Section 9.03 within thirty (30) days of the assignment, along with a copy of the assignment document.

ARTICLE 10 REPAIRS

Section 10.01.        Repairs .

(a)           Tenant shall pay Tenant’s Proportionate Share of all structural and non-structural repairs and maintenance in and to the Premises, which Landlord determines are reasonably necessary or desirable in order to keep the Premises in good order and repair. Tenant shall take good care of the Premises and Demised Premises and the fixtures and appurtenances therein. All damage or injury to the Premises and Demised Premises and to such fixtures and appurtenances, or to the Building, or to its fixtures, appurtenances and equipment, caused by Tenant’s moving property in and out of the Building, the Premises or the Demised Premises, or by installation or removal of fixtures, furniture or other property, or from any other cause, shall be repaired, restored or replaced promptly by Tenant, at its sole cost and expense. All repairs, restorations and replacements shall be in quality and class equal to the original work or installations. If Tenant fails to make such repairs, restorations or replacements, the same may be made by Landlord, at Tenant’s expense, and the amounts spent by Landlord (together with interest thereon at the per annum rate of ten (10%) percent, or if such rate be illegal then at the highest

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permissible rate, from the date of Landlord’s expenditure through the date of Tenant’s payment in full) shall be collectible as additional rent, to be paid by Tenant within fifteen (15) days after rendition of a bill and invoices from any contractor utilized by Landlord (if any). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 10.01(a), Tenant shall not be responsible for any structural repairs (i) necessitated by damage or condition that existed prior to the date of this Lease, or (ii) requested solely by any other tenant of the Premises, unless said damage has been caused or increased by the Tenant.

(b)           There shall be no allowance to Tenant for a diminution of rental value, and no liability on Landlord’s part, by reason of inconvenience, annoyance or injury to Tenant’s business arising from the making of repairs, alteration, additions or improvements in or to the Demised Premises or the Premises, or to the fixtures, appurtenances or equipment thereof, by Landlord, Tenant or others. Landlord will use commercially reasonable efforts to not interrupt Tenant’s use and enjoyment of the Demised Premises when making such repairs, alterations, additions or improvements, but the obligation to use commercially reasonable efforts shall not require Landlord to employ overtime labor or pay any premium or surcharge for labor or materials.

(c)           Business machines and mechanical equipment belonging to Tenant which cause vibration, noise, cold or heat that may be transmitted to the Building’s structure, or to any leased space therein, to such a degree as to be objectionable to Landlord or to any other tenant or occupant at the Premises, shall be placed and maintained by Tenant, at its sole expense, in settings of cork, rubber or spring-type vibration eliminators or other means sufficient to absorb and prevent such vibration, noise, cold or heat.

ARTICLE 11 - ELECTRICITY

Section 11.01.        Electricity .

(a)           Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord, as Additional Rent, Tenant’s Proportionate Share of the cost of the electric service to be furnished by Landlord and consumed by the Tenant in connection with Tenant’s use of the Demised Premises and any other portion of the Premises. The reference herein relating to rates, bills or charges of electricity and to escalation thereof shall be deemed to include and refer to any and all components of the bill rendered or to be rendered in the future by the utility company furnishing such electricity (the “ Utility Company ”), including, but not limited to time of day charges, fuel adjustments, demand or other charges, and taxes.

(b)           Landlord will bill Tenant for said charges, on a monthly or quarterly basis, at Landlord’s option, and Tenant shall pay the same within twenty (20) days after its receipt of the bill therefor. Upon Tenant’s failure to pay any such bill for the foregoing charges, Landlord shall be entitled to collect such charges as in the case of a failure to pay rent. The provisions of this Article shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

(c)           Landlord, at Landlord’s cost and expense, hereby reserves to itself the right, from time to time, to cause a reputable electric engineering company (the “ Engineer ”) to make a survey of Tenant’s electric energy usage requirements to determine whether Tenant has exceeded its pro-rata share of electricity for the Premises. In the event Tenant exceeds its pro-rata share of

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electricity, the additional rent provided for in this Section shall be appropriately increased commencing with the first day of the month immediately following the completion of such survey and the submission of a copy thereof to Tenant and the increases shall be effective as of the date Tenant exceeds its pro-rata share of electricity use (as determined by the surveyor) with such retroactive payment payable in a lump sum within thirty (30) days of Landlord’s furnishing Tenant with a bill therefor.

(d)           Landlord reserves the right to discontinue furnishing such electric energy to Tenant at any time, upon giving not less than sixty (60) days prior written notice to Tenant to such effect, and from and after such effective date of termination, Landlord shall no longer be obligated to furnish Tenant with electric energy. If Landlord exercises such right of termination, this Lease shall remain unaffected thereby, and continue in full force and effect, and thereafter Tenant shall arrange to obtain electric service direct from the public utility company servicing the Premises, utilizing the then existing electric feeders, risers and wiring serving the Demised Premises to the extent that the same are available, suitable and safe for such purpose. Landlord, at Tenant’s expense, shall do all work necessary to provide such direct service, including installations of meters, additional wiring and panel board, as may be necessary therefor, so as to enable Tenant to receive its electric current directly from the Utility Company without any expense to Landlord. Landlord shall make a commercially reasonable effort to prevent any interruption in electrical service in the event Landlord elects to discontinue furnishing electrical service. In the event Landlord discontinues electric service pursuant to this Section 11.01(d) and Tenant obtains electrical service which benefits any non-exclusive portions of the Demised Premises, Tenant shall have the right to charge Landlord or any other tenants of the Premises their pro-rata share of such electrical use.

ARTICLE 12 - PUBLIC LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

Section 12.01.        Indemnity of Landlord . Tenant shall defend (with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Landlord) and indemnify and hold harmless Landlord and Landlord’s directors, officers, employees, members and agents against any claim, expense, loss, or liability paid, suffered or incurred as the result of (a) any breach, violation or non-performance by Tenant, its agents, directors, officers, employees, contractors (and its and their employees), visitors and/or licensees, guests or customers of any covenant, condition or agreement of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be fulfilled, kept, observed and performed, (b) any and all claims against Landlord of whatever nature arising from any act, omission or negligence of Tenant, its agents, directors, officers, employees, contractors (and its and their employees), visitors and/or licensees, guests or customers, (c) all claims against Landlord arising from any accident, injury or damage whatsoever caused to any person or to the property of any person and occurring during the term of this Lease in or about the Demised Premises, excluding, however, such claims resulting from any work or thing done in or about the Demised Premises by Landlord or Landlord’s employees, agents or contractors, and (d) all claims against Landlord arising from any accident, injury or damage occurring outside of the Demised Premises but anywhere within or about the Building, where such accident, injury or damage results or is claimed to have resulted from an act or omission of Tenant or Tenant’s agents, directors, officers, employees, contractors (and its and their employees), visitors and/or licensees, guests or customers. Tenant’s obligations under the indemnity described in this Section 12.01 shall not include any claims resulting from the

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negligence of Landlord or Landlord’s employees, agent or invitees. Tenant shall not be entitled to assert any claims for damages to personal property, fixtures, installations or improvements, or to assert a claim that Tenant has been constructively evicted from all or any portion of the Demised Premises, because of a condition resulting from Landlord’s fault or from the action or omission of any other tenant of leased space in the Building, unless Tenant shall have first informed Landlord, and such other persons as are entitled to notice pursuant to the provisions of Section 18 hereof, in writing, of the objectionable condition or conditions, and Landlord, or such other persons referred to in Section 18 hereof, shall have failed within a reasonable time after receipt of such notice to remedy the condition or conditions complained of. The Tenant’s obligations to Landlord pursuant to this Article shall survive the termination of this Lease.

Section 12.02.        Liability Insurance .

(a)           Commencing on the Commencement Date, Tenant shall, at its expense, during the Initial Term, as well as any Renewal Term of this Lease, maintain comprehensive general public liability insurance in amounts reasonably required by the Landlord and naming Landlord and its designees as additional insured parties as their interest may appear;

(b)           Tenant shall maintain at its own cost and expense:  Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering the Demised Premises on an occurrence basis with a deductible not exceeding Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, with minimum limits of liability in an amount equal to One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for bodily injury, personal injury or death to any one person and One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for bodily injury, personal injury or death to more than one (1) person, or a single limit of One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for bodily injury, personal injury or death per occurrence, and with a separate limit of One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for Products/Completed Operations per occurrence, such policy shall name Landlord, the holder of any mortgage and/or over, ground or master lease on all or any portion of Landlord’s interest in the Premises, as additional named insureds to the extent of Tenant’s acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of Tenants’ contractors, agents, its and their employees and its guests, customers or invitees and shall provide that the same may not be cancelled or terminated without at least thirty (30) days’ written notice to Landlord and the additional named insureds by the insurance company issuing such policy, and that no act or omission to act of Tenant shall invalidate such insurance as to Landlord and the other additional named insureds;

(c)           Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of New York;

(d)           Umbrella liability insurance with maximum limits of liability in an amount equal to Seven Million ($7,000,000.00) Dollars per occurrence with a Seven Million ($7,000,000.00) Dollar minimum aggregate;

(e)           Tenant shall (i) at its sole cost and expense, and (ii) to the extent that Tenant is able after commercially reasonable efforts, keep the Demised Premises, and all replacements, alterations and additions of or to the foregoing, insured for the benefit of Tenant, Landlord and Landlord’s Mortgagee (if any), as their respective interests may appear, against all risk of loss or

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damage, including loss or damage by fire and other perils included in a so-called “extended coverage endorsement” or “multi-peril endorsement”, for the full replacement cost thereof; and

(f)            Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and to any other party designated by Landlord duly executed certificates of insurance or endorsements and duplicate original insurance policies reflecting Tenant’s maintenance of the insurance required under this Lease. Such policies shall not be subject to cancellation or modification on less than thirty (30) days’ notice to Landlord.

ARTICLE 13 - LANDLORD’S ENTRY ON PREMISES

Section 13.01.        Entry .  Landlord and their respective representatives may enter the Demised Premises at any time during business hours upon prior notice to the Tenant, to inspect the Demised Premises, to enforce the provisions of this Lease, to make repairs required of them hereunder and to rectify defaults of Tenant pursuant to the rights granted to Landlord hereunder. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed to impose upon Landlord any obligation or responsibility whatsoever for the care, maintenance or repair of the Demised Premises, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Lease.

ARTICLE 14 – ALTERATIONS

Section 14.01.        Alterations .  Tenant shall make no alterations in or to the Demised Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent. All alterations shall be accomplished at Tenant’s sole cost and expense. All permanent installations installed in the Demised Premises at any time, either by Tenant or by Landlord on behalf of Tenant, shall, upon installation, become the property of Landlord and shall remain upon and be surrendered with the Demised Premises unless Landlord, by written notice to Tenant no later than twenty (20) days prior to the Expiration Date, elects to have them removed by Tenant, in which event the same shall be removed by Tenant at Tenant’s expense prior to the Expiration Date.

ARTICLE 15 – COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

Section 15.01.        Compliance with Laws .  Tenant, at Tenant’s own expense, shall comply with all requirements of law, rules, ordinances or regulations, present or future, of any federal, state, municipal or other public authority having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises, and with all requirements of the New York Fire Insurance Exchange, or similar body, and of any liability insurance company insuring Landlord against liability for accidents in or connected with the Premises and Demised Premises, and shall not at any time use or occupy the Demised Premises in violation of the Certificate of Occupancy for the Building, or be in conflict with fire insurance policies covering the Premises, or the fixtures and property therein. Tenant shall comply with all reasonable rules, regulations and orders of Landlord designed to promote the safety, good order and character of the Premises, and with respect to the placing of safes, machinery or other heavy material, and with the recommendations of any insurance carrier. Any increase in the fire insurance premium applicable to the Premises resulting from Tenant’s failure to comply with the foregoing or from the manner in which Tenant uses and occupies the Demised Premises, or any other expense caused to Landlord by reason of Tenant’s failure to comply with

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the foregoing, shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord, as additional rent on the first day of the month immediately following the effective date of such increase or the incurring of such expense, as the case may be. Tenant shall be responsible for the cost of any repairs, replacements, upgrades (structural or non-structural in nature) or any other alterations to both the Premises and the Demised Premises necessitated by Tenant’s specific manner of use of the Demised Premises and Tenant’s obligations under this Section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if repairs, replacements and upgrades (structural or non-structural in nature) or any other alterations to the Premises are required in order for the Premises to be in compliance with applicable laws (as described above) and are not necessitated by the Tenant’s or any other tenant’s specific manner of use, the cost of said repairs, replacements, upgrades or alterations shall be shared on a pro-rata basis between the Landlord and Tenant.

ARTICLE 16 – EFFECT OF CONVEYANCE BY LANDLORD

Section 16.01.        Conveyance by Landlord . If Landlord shall validly assign or transfer this Lease and deliver to Tenant an agreement executed by the assignee or transferee whereupon such assignee or transferee agrees to assume performance of all the covenants to be performed by Landlord from and after the date of such delivery to Tenant, then Landlord shall be relieved and discharged from any and all liabilities thereafter accruing under this Lease and Tenant shall look solely to the assignee or transferee.

ARTICLE 17 - DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

Section 17.01.        Defaults and Remedies .

(a)           Any of the following events shall be a default of Tenant: (a) Tenant’s default in the payment on the due date of the Basic Rent and/or additional rent and/or any other payment required of Tenant by this Lease, unless Tenant shall cure such default within five (5) days after the due date of such Basic Rent and/or additional rent and/or other payment required of Tenant hereunder; (b) Tenant’s default in the performance of any of the other covenants of Tenant or conditions of this Lease, unless Tenant shall cure such default within thirty (30) days after notice of such default given by Landlord (or if any such default is of such nature that it cannot be completely cured within such period, then unless Tenant shall commence such curing within thirty (30) days after notice of such default given by Landlord and shall thereafter proceed with reasonable due diligence and in good faith to cure such default and shall succeed in curing such default within a reasonable period of time; (c) the sale by or under execution or other legal process of Tenant’s leasehold interest hereunder and/or substantially all of Tenant’s other assets; (d) the initiation of legal proceedings  to effect, or resulting in, the seizure, sequestering or impounding of any of Tenant’s goods or chattels used in, or incident to, the operation of the Demised Premises by Tenant; (e) assignment by operation of law of Tenant’s leasehold interest hereunder; (f) any attempt by Tenant to assign the within Lease or sublet the Demised Premises without the express prior written consent of the Landlord; (g) the appointment of a receiver to take possession of all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant, or (h) a general assignment by Tenant for the benefit of the creditors; or (i) any action taken or suffered by Tenant, voluntarily or involuntarily, under any insolvency or bankruptcy or reorganization act or law.

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(b)           Upon any default of Tenant as set forth in Section 17.01 of this Lease, Landlord, at Landlord’s sole option, may elect and enforce any one of the remedies hereinafter provided in this Article 17; provided, however, that Landlord may, at Landlord’s sole option, elect and enforce multiple remedies from among those remedies hereinafter provided to the extent such remedies are not inconsistent and are not legally mutually exclusive and to the extent Landlord, in Landlord’s reasonable judgment, deem the enforcement of such multiple remedies necessary or appropriate to indemnify and make Landlord whole from any loss or damage as a result of the default or defaults of Tenant; and provided further that Landlord, at Landlord’s sole discretion, may successively elect and enforce any number of the remedies hereinafter provided to the extent that Landlord, in Landlord’s reasonable judgment, deems necessary or appropriate to indemnify and make Landlord whole from any loss or damage as a result of the default or defaults of Tenant:

(i)            Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Lease forthwith, and upon notice of such termination given by Landlord to Tenant in accordance with the notice provisions of this Lease, Tenant’s right to possession, use and enjoyment of the Demised Premises shall cease, and Tenant shall immediately quit and surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord, but Tenant shall remain liable to Landlord as hereinafter provided. Upon such termination of this Lease, Landlord may at any time thereafter re-enter and resume possession of the Demised Premises by any lawful means and remove Tenant and/or other occupants and their goods and chattels. In any case where Landlord has recovered possession of the Demised Premises by reason of Tenant’s default, Landlord may, at Landlord’s option, occupy the Demised Premises or cause the Demised Premises to be redecorated, altered, divided, consolidated with other adjoining Demised Premises, or otherwise changed or prepared for reletting, and may (but has no obligation to) relet the Demised Premises or any part thereof as agent of Tenant or otherwise, for a term or terms to expire prior to, at the same time as, or subsequent to, the original expiration date of this Lease, at Landlord’s sole option, and Landlord shall receive the rent therefore. Rent so received shall be applied first to the payment of such expenses as Landlord may have incurred in connection with the recovery of possession, redecorating, altering, dividing, consolidating with other adjoining Demised Premises, or otherwise changing or preparing for reletting, and the reletting, including brokerage and reasonable attorney’s fees, and then to the payment of the damages in amounts equal to the rent (Basic and additional) and other payments required of Tenant hereunder and to the costs and expenses of performance of the other covenants of Tenant as herein provided. Tenant agrees, in any such case, whether or not Landlord has relet, to pay to Landlord damage equal to the Basic and additional rent and other sums herein agreed to be paid by Tenant, less the net proceeds of the reletting, if any, as ascertained from time to time, and the same shall be payable by Tenant on the several rent days above specified. Tenant shall not be entitled to any surplus accruing as a result of any such reletting. In reletting the Demised Premises as aforesaid, Landlord may grant rent concessions, and Tenant shall not be credited therewith. No such reletting shall constitute a surrender and acceptance or be deemed evidenced thereof.

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(ii)           Whether or not Landlord shall have collected damages as provided in subsection (a) above, Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant, and Tenant shall pay to Landlord, on demand, in lieu of any further damages thereunder (other than Landlord’s expenses as described above), as and for liquidated and agreed final damages, and not as penalty, a sum equal to the amount by which the sum of the Basic Rent and additional rent (excluding utilities) reserved in this Lease for the period which otherwise would have constituted the unexpired portion of the Term, including any Renewal Term exercised by Tenant prior to the termination of this Lease or re-entry by Landlord (conclusively presuming the additional rent to be the same as was payable for the year immediately preceding such termination or re-entry) exceeds the then fair and reasonable rental value of the Demised Premises for the same period, both discounted to the then present value of such sum at the rate equal to the rate of U.S. Treasury obligations having a maturity closest to such unexpired portion of the Term, and less the aggregate amount of damages (other than Landlord’s expenses) theretofore collected by Landlord pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (a) above, for the same period; it being agreed and understood by Tenant that if before presentation of proof of such liquidated damages to any court, commission or tribunal, the Demised Premises, or any part thereof, shall have been relet in a bona fide arm’s length transaction by Landlord for the period which otherwise would have constituted the unexpired portion of the Term, or any part thereof, the amount of rent reserved upon such reletting shall be conclusively deemed, prima facie , to be fair and reasonable rental value for the part of the whole of the Demised Premises so relet during the term of the reletting.

(iii)          Landlord may accelerate and recover all of the Basic Rent and additional rent due and payable after Tenant abandons the Demised Premises or is evicted or dispossessed.

(iv)          Landlord shall have the right to enforce Tenant’s specific performance of each and every covenant, condition and other provision of this Lease.

(v)           Tenant hereby waives all right of redemption to which Tenant or any person under Tenant might be entitled by any law now or hereafter in force.

(vi)          Landlord’s remedies hereunder are in addition to any remedy allowed by law or in equity.

(vii)         The remedies set forth above shall be non-exclusive and the Landlord’s election to enforce any remedy shall not be deemed a waiver of any other remedy Landlord may be entitled to hereunder or as allowed by law or in equity.

ARTICLE 18 - NOTICES

Section 18.01.        Notices .

(a)           All notices from either party to the other under this Lease shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or shall be hand delivered with signed receipt or by nationally recognized overnight courier. Whenever in this Lease reference is made to a notice to be given, such notice shall be deemed to be given when posted or hand delivered to

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the proper notice address of the party to be notified or one day after delivery to a nationally recognized overnight courier, as the case may be.

(b)           Notices to Landlord shall be addressed to it at the address above indicated with a copy to be simultaneously delivered to Landlord’s counsel, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C., 1425 Reckson Plaza, East Tower, 15 th  Floor, Uniondale, New York 11556-1425, Attn: David P. Leno, Esq. Notices to Tenant shall be addressed to it at the Demised Premises or at the address of Tenant first set forth above with a copy to be simultaneously delivered to Tenant’s counsel, Kenneth Faltischek, Esq., 26 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, New York 11050. Either party may, from time to time, designate a different address for receiving notices, by giving the other party notice of the change of address in the manner above specified.

ARTICLE 19 – SUBORDINATION

Section 19.01.        Subordination .  This Lease is, and at all times shall continue to be, subject and subordinate to (i) all mortgages and/or over, ground or master leases which may now or hereafter affect all or any portion of the Land, Premises and other improvements now or hereafter erected on the Land and any and all further advances on all such mortgages, and (ii) any renewals, spreaders, increases, modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions of such mortgages or leases. This clause shall be self-operative, and no further instrument of subordination shall be required, except Tenant, if requested by any such mortgagee or Landlord or proposed mortgagee or Landlord, agrees to confirm this subordination by promptly executing (in recordable form) any certificate or other document that Landlord may reasonably request in confirmation of such subordination. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a non-disturbance agreement from any lender to which Tenant may provide a subordination agreement.

ARTICLE 20 – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 20.01.        Entire Agreement .  This Lease contains the final agreement between the parties hereto. Landlord shall not have any obligation not expressly set forth herein; and neither party shall be bound by any promises or representations prior to the date hereof which are not expressly set forth herein.

Section 20.02.        Obligations Surviving Termination .  Any termination hereof by reason of a default of the Tenant shall not affect any obligation or liability of Tenant under this Lease which accrued prior to the effective date of termination, and all such obligations and liabilities of Tenant shall survive such termination.

Section 20.03.        Partial Invalidity .  If any term, covenant or condition of this Lease or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term, covenant or condition to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and every other term, covenant or condition of this Lease shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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Section 20.04.        Brokers .  Each party warrants and represents to the other that the former party dealt with no broker in connection with this transaction and had no conversations or dealings with any broker in connection with this transaction and each party hereby indemnifies the other against any claims of any broker or party by reason of said broker or party having had any conversations or dealings with the indemnifying party in connection with this transaction and does hereby indemnify the other against the same and agrees to reimburse the other for any damages the other might sustain by reason of such claims including the other’s cost of defending any action, including reasonable legal fees, in connection therewith.

Section 20.05.        Surrender of the Demised Premises .  At the expiration of the tenancy hereby created, or upon any re-entry by Landlord into the Demised Premises after a default by Tenant, Tenant shall surrender the Demised Premises in good condition and repair and shall deliver all keys for the Demised Premises to Landlord at the place then fixed for the payment of rent, and shall inform Landlord of all combinations on locks, safes and vaults, if any, in the Demised Premises. Tenant shall remove all of its personal property which Landlord requires to be removed before surrendering the Demised Premises as aforesaid, and shall repair any damage to the Demised Premises caused by such removal. Tenant’s obligations to observe or perform this covenant shall survive the expiration or other termination of the term of this Lease.

Section 20.06.        Successors .  The respective rights and obligations provided in this Lease shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors and assigns; provided, however, that no rights shall inure to the benefit of any successors of Tenant unless Landlord’s written consent for the transfer to such successor and/or assignee has first been obtained as provided in Article 9 hereof or as set forth in Article 9.03.

Section 20.07.        Governing Law .  This Lease shall be construed, governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to principles relating to conflicts of law.

Section 20.08.        Captions .  Marginal captions, titles or exhibits and riders and the table of contents in this Lease are for convenience and reference only, and are in no way to be construed as defining, limiting or modifying the scope or intent of the various provisions of this Lease.

Section 20.09.        Gender .  As used in this Lease, the word “ person ” shall mean and include, where appropriate, an individual, corporation, partnership or other entity; the plural shall be substituted for the singular, and the singular for the plural, where appropriate; and the words of any gender shall mean to include any other gender.

Section 20.10.        Counterparts .  This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when taken together shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument.

Section 20.11.        Telefax Signatures .  The parties acknowledge and agree that notwithstanding any law or presumption to the contrary a telefaxed signature of either party whether upon this Lease or any related document shall be deemed valid and binding and admissible by either party against the other as if same were an original ink signature.

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Section 20.12.        Calculation of Time .  In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by any provision of this Lease, the day of the act, event or default from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Unless otherwise provided herein, all Notices and other periods expire as of 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Notice or other period.

Section 20.13.        No Merger .  There shall be no merger of this Lease or of the leasehold estate hereby created with the fee estate in the Premises or any part thereof by reason of the fact that the same person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity may acquire or hold, directly or indirectly, this Lease of the leasehold estate and the fee estate in the Premises or any interest in such fee estate, without the prior written consent of Landlord’s mortgagee.

Section 20.14.        No Presumption Against Drafter .  Landlord and Tenant understand, agree, and acknowledge that:  (i) this Lease has been freely negotiated by both parties; and (ii) that, in the event of any controversy, dispute, or contest over the meaning, interpretation, validity, or enforceability of this Lease, or any of its terms or conditions, there shall be no inference, presumption, or conclusion drawn whatsoever against either party by virtue of that party having drafted this Lease or any portion thereof.

Section 20.15.        WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY . LANDLORD AND TENANT WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BASED UPON, OR RELATED TO, THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS LEASE. THIS WAIVER IS KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY, AND VOLUNTARILY MADE BY TENANT AND TENANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NEITHER LANDLORD NOR ANY PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF LANDLORD HAS MADE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT TO INDUCE THIS WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY OR IN ANY WAY TO MODIFY OR NULLIFY ITS EFFECT. TENANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN REPRESENTED (OR HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE REPRESENTED) IN THE SIGNING OF THIS LEASE AND IN THE MAKING OF THIS WAIVER BY INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL, SELECTED OF ITS OWN FREE WILL, AND THAT IT HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THIS WAIVER WITH COUNSEL. TENANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE MEANING AND RAMIFICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER PROVISION AND AS EVIDENCE OF SAME HAS EXECUTED THIS LEASE.

Section 20.16.        Consent To Jurisdiction .  Tenant hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts located in Kings and Queens County, New York and to the federal courts located in the in the Eastern District of New York.

ARTICLE 21 – ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

Section 21.01.        Tenant’s Estoppel Certificate .  Tenant shall, upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ prior written request from Landlord, execute and deliver to Landlord (i) a statement certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been

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modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified) the Commencement Date, the Expiration Date and the dates to which the Basic Rent, additional rent and other charges have been paid, and whether or not, to the best knowledge of the Tenant that there are any then existing defaults on the part of either Landlord or Tenant in the performance of the covenants, conditions or other provisions of this Lease, and, if so, specifying the default of which the Tenant has knowledge; and (ii) any reasonable estoppel certificate or documents requested by Landlord’s mortgagee, proposed mortgagee or potential purchaser of the Premises.

ARTICLE 22 – CONDEMNATION

Section 22.01.        Total Condemnation .  If all, or substantially all, of the Premises shall be lawfully condemned or taken in any manner for any public or quasi-public use, this Lease shall cease and terminate as of the date of vesting of title in the condemnor.

Section 22.02.        Partial Condemnation . If a portion of the Premises shall be so condemned or taken, but if such taking shall substantially affect the Demised Premises or if such condemnation or taking shall be of a substantial part of the Demised Premises, and Tenant is prevented thereby from operating its business in the Demised Premises, Landlord and Tenant shall each have the right, by delivery of notice in writing to the other party, to terminate this lease and the term and estate hereby granted, as of the date of the vesting of title in the condemnor. If neither party shall so elect, this Lease shall be and remain unaffected by such condemnation or taking, except that, effective as of the date of actual taking, the Basic Rent and/or fixed rent payable by Tenant shall be diminished by an amount which shall bear the same ratio to the Basic Rent and/or fixed rent as the rentable square foot floor area of the portion of the Demised Premises taken bears to the rentable square foot floor area of the Demised Premises.

Section 22.03.        In the event of the termination of this Lease in accordance with the provisions of Section 22.01 or 22.02 hereof, the Basic Rent, fixed rent and the additional rent shall be apportioned and prorated accordingly. In the event of any taking, partial or otherwise, Tenant shall not be entitled to claim or receive any part of any award or compensation which may be awarded in any such condemnation proceeding, or as a result of such condemnation or taking, whether the same be for the value of the unexpired term of this Lease or otherwise, or to any damages against Landlord and/or the condemning authority.

ARTICLE 23 – ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
DURING PERIOD OF TENANCY; REQUIREMENTS OF LAW.

Section 23.01.        Definitions .

(a)           The term “ Hazardous Materials ” includes, but shall not be limited to, (i) asbestos in any form, except to the extent such asbestos in its present condition may remain in place pursuant to and in compliance with all Environmental Laws; (ii) urea formaldehyde foam insulation; (iii) transformers or other equipment which contain dialectic fluid containing levels of polychlorinated byphenyls (PCBs) in excess of 50 parts per million; (iv) lead paint; (v) any substance deemed hazardous or toxic, or required to be investigated, disclosed, reported, treated, removed, disposed of or cleaned up by an applicable Environmental Law; (vi) any substance or

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mixture which is or shall be listed, defined, or otherwise determined by any agency or court to be hazardous, toxic, dangerous or otherwise regulated, affected, controlled or giving rise to liability under any Environmental Law; (vii) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); (viii) radon gas; (ix) laboratory wastes; (x) experimental products, including genetically engineered microbes and other recombinant DNA products; (xi) petroleum, crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquid, liquefied natural gas, other petroleum products, or synthetic gas useable as fuel; and (xii) “source,” “special nuclear” and “by-products” material, as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq.

(b)           The term “ Environmental Law ” shall mean any federal, state or local environmental or health or safety law, regulation or rules, as the same may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Amendments of 1984, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; the Clean Air Act of 1966, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 741 et seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. § 4321; the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.; the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 300(f) et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1471, 1472, 1655m 1801 et seq.; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq.; the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3011 et seq., and any other rule, guidance or common law which relates to (i) the existence and/or remedy of contamination on property, (ii) the protection of persons, property, animals, or the environment from any exposure to or contamination by Hazardous Materials radiation or other emanations; (iii) the use generation, storage, removal, recovery, treatment, transport, disposal, and control of Hazardous Materials, including hazardous wastes and building materials; (iv) the prevention of, control of, or response to the exposure of tenants, employees or other persons to any Hazardous Material or radiation; or (v) the prevention of, control of, or response to the emission or discharge of Hazardous Materials in the workplace or environment.

Section 23.02.        Environmental Compliance During Period of Tenancy, Requirements of Law .

(a)           In the operation and occupancy of its business on the Demised Premises, Tenant shall promptly execute and comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and requirements (including those which require structural alterations) of and permits issued by the federal, state, county and local government and of any and all their departments and bureaus applicable to the Demised Premises, including, without limitation, those for the correction, prevention or abatement of nuisances or other grievances in, upon, or connected with the Demised Premises during the Term; and shall also promptly comply with and execute all rules, orders and regulations of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters for the prevention of fires at

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the Tenant’s own cost and expense. The Tenant’s obligations pursuant to this provision pertain solely to conditions that, in whole or in part, arise or develop during the term of its tenancy.

(b)           Tenant shall operate and occupy the Demised Premises in compliance with all Environmental Laws. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant shall not cause or permit the Demised Premises to be used to generate, manufacture, refine, transport, treat, store, handle, dispose, transfer, produce or process Hazardous Materials, except in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws or regulations nor shall Tenant cause or permit, as a result of any intentional or unintentional act or omission on the part of Tenant or Tenant’s directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents and contractors, a release of Hazardous Materials onto the Demised Premises or onto any other property. Tenant shall obtain and comply with any and all approvals, registrations or permits required under applicable Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, air quality and fuel storage permits.

(c)           In the event a Hazardous Material in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, or in, on and/or under any structure on the Demised Premises is identified at the Demised Premises and which occurred, was created or aggravated during the Lease Term and was caused by the Tenant (a “ Tenant Environmental Condition ”), Tenant shall (i) conduct and complete all investigations, studies, samplings, and testing, and all remedial, removal, and other actions necessary to clean up, remove and/or abate all Tenant Environmental Conditions in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, and (ii) in accordance with the orders and directives of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities.

(d)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, at the expiration of this Lease or in the event this Lease is terminated, or Tenant is dispossessed, Tenant shall be responsible with respect to any and all such Tenant Environmental Conditions to (i) deliver the Demised Premises to Landlord in a condition that conforms with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations affecting the Demised Premises including, without limitation, Environmental Laws, and (ii) deliver to Landlord a Phase One Environmental Report and, if reasonably necessary, a Phase Two Environmental Report and tank testing reports showing no leaks, prepared by an environmental consultant reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, or if commercially reasonable, a no-action letter or closure letter, certifying to Landlord that the Tenant Environmental Condition or Conditions has been appropriately remediated or abated.

(e)           In the event a Tenant Environmental Condition has been identified, Tenant covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, from and against, and pay or reimburse Landlord for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special and indirect damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder resulting from or arising out of Tenant Environmental Conditions at the Demised Premises, including the presence of Hazardous Materials, or the discharge or release of Hazardous Materials, and liabilities under Environmental

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Laws that arise from actions, conditions, or the disposal or release of Hazardous Materials or the actions, operations, activities, or non-compliance of Tenant, Tenant’s agents, or Tenant’s invitees, with Environmental Laws at the Demised Premises. The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

(f)            In the event of any environmental condition that is not a Tenant Environmental Condition or created or aggravated by the Tenant, Landlord covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tenant, from and against, and pay or reimburse Tenant for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims, but excluding consequential, special and indirect damages and lost profits), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys,’ consultants’ and accountants’ fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder  The foregoing indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

(g)           If Tenant receives any notice of (i) the happening of any event involving the presence, spill, release, leak, seepage, discharge or cleanup of any Hazardous Material on, to or from the Demised Premises, or (ii) any complaint, order, citation or notice with regard to air emissions, water discharge or any other environmental, health or safety matter affecting Tenant or the Demised Premises, then Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of said notice and shall contemporaneously send to the Landlord a copy of any notice sent to any governmental agency.

(h)           During the Term, Landlord or its designee, provided Landlord has a reasonable basis to believe that the Demised Premises has been affected by Hazardous Materials, may, at Landlord’s sole cost and expense, and upon prior notice to Tenant, conduct such investigations and tests as Landlord reasonably deems necessary to determine whether the Demised Premises and the operation thereof are in compliance with all Environmental Laws, provided that any such investigations and tests do not materially interfere with Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Demised Premises or the operation of its business thereon.

Section 23.03         Environmental Insurance.

(a)           Except as specifically provided in this Lease, neither the maintenance of any insurance policy required under this Lease nor the minimum insurance limits specified herein shall be deemed to limit or restrict in any way the Tenant’s liability for environmental matters under this Article 23.

(b)           With respect to third-party claims arising from or related to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part: (i) the threatened or actual release of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from the Demised Premises; and (ii) any environmental liability or remedial action associated with the Demised Premises for any activities conducted on the Demised Premises; both parties shall be covered and such losses, costs, expenses, claims, demands, obligations and liabilities will be satisfied to the extent environmental insurance provides coverage. This provision shall survive the Lease Term.

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ARTICLE 24 – RIGHT OF FIRST OFFER.

Section 24.01         Right of First Offer. Landlord shall notify Tenant (“ Landlord’s Initial Notice ”) of the availability of any vacant and available space at the Premises (the “Option Space”) that may become available during the Term. Landlord’s Initial Notice shall include Landlord’s good faith proposal of the Rent and additional charges and other material economic terms for said Option Space. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of Landlord’s Initial Notice, Tenant shall have the right to notify Landlord (“ Tenant’s Notice ”) in the event Tenant desires to lease the Option Space, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with respect to such fifteen (15) day period. Tenant’s failure to send Tenant’s Notice within the fifteen (15) day period shall be deemed to be an automatic expiration of Tenant’s right of first offer hereunder as to the Option Space identified in Landlord’s Initial Notice. If Tenant elects not to lease the Option Space, or fails to respond to Landlord within fifteen (15) days of receipt of Landlord’s Initial Notice, Landlord shall be free to lease the Option Space to any other party on any terms Landlord elects. If Landlord does not present a good faith proposal in Landlord’s Initial Notice, Landlord shall be deemed in default of this Lease.

Section 24.02         Lease Agreement. If Tenant elects to lease the Option Space from Landlord pursuant to the terms hereof, Tenant and Landlord shall promptly enter into a lease or lease amendment incorporating such terms with Landlord. Such terms shall include, among other things, that the (i) Tenant shall pay its proportionate share of any real estate taxes for the Premises; and (ii) Tenant shall grant Landlord an easement for ingress and egress that may be located within the Tenant’s Demised Premises.

Section 24.03         No Default. Landlord’s obligation to offer the Option Space to Tenant shall be strictly conditioned upon there being no event of default beyond any applicable cure period on the part of Tenant under this Lease which at the time of Tenant’s receipt of Landlord’s Initial Notice, is continuing beyond the applicable period for notice and cure, either at the time of Landlord’s receipt of Tenant’s Notice or as of the commencement of the term of the lease of the Option Space. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, if, on any of the dates set forth in this Section 24.01, Tenant is in default beyond any applicable cure period under the terms of this Lease which continues unremedied after notice and the expiration of any applicable cure period, then Landlord, in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion, may elect, by written notice to Tenant, to void Tenant’s exercise of its right of first offer under this Section 24, in which case Tenant’s exercise shall be of no force or effect, and Tenant’s right of first offer hereunder as to the Option Space shall automatically expire.

ARTICLE 25 – EARLY TERMINATION RIGHT.

Section 25.01         Early Termination Right. Provided (i) this Lease has not been terminated previously pursuant to the provisions of this Lease or pursuant to law; and (ii) Tenant is not then in default beyond the applicable period (x) under any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Lease on Tenant’s part to be observed or performed (other than the covenant to pay Fixed Rent) beyond the applicable notice and cure periods set forth in this Lease or (y) of the covenant to pay Fixed Rent, Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease and the Term as of the last day of any calendar month (which day is referred to as the “ Earlier Termination Date ”) by notice to

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Landlord exercising such right at least six (6) months prior to the Earlier Termination Date. Tenant shall continue to pay the Fixed Rent and any Additional Rent payable by Tenant under the provisions of this Lease up to and including the Earlier Termination Date. Time is of the essence with respect to the giving of such notice and any notice given after the date as defined above purporting to exercise such option shall be void and of no force or effect. Such notice of termination shall be given in accordance with the provisions of Article 18. In the event Tenant shall give any such notice of termination pursuant to the provisions of this Section and shall otherwise comply with the conditions of the exercise of Tenant’s right to terminate this Lease, this Lease and the Term shall come to an end and expire on the Tenant’s Earlier Termination Date with the same force and effect as though said date were the Expiration Date, unless sooner terminated pursuant to any other term, covenant or condition of this Lease or pursuant to law.

ARTICLE 26 - RENEWAL OPTION/RENT UPON RENEWAL

Section 26.01         Renewal Option. Provided that, as of the date of the exercise of the foregoing option to renew and as of the commencement of the Renewal Term (as hereinafter defined) (i) this Lease is in full force and effect, and (ii) Tenant shall not then be in default beyond the applicable period pursuant to the terms of the Lease, Tenant shall have the right to renew this Lease for four (4) additional renewal terms (each, the “ Renewal Term ”) of five (5) years each, commencing on the first day after the Expiration Date or any previous Renewal Term Expiration Date and ending at midnight on the date which is five (5) years thereafter (the “ Renewal Term Expiration Date ”) (or until such term shall sooner cease and expire as hereinafter provided), by giving to Landlord written notice of its election to so exercise said option to renew no later than six (6) months prior to the Expiration Date (or in the event Tenant has already elected to renew this Lease, six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Renewal Term Expiration Date) (TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with respect to Tenant’s notice to renew), and further provided, that such Renewal Term shall be substantially upon the same terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions as are contained in this Lease, except as for the duration of the term hereof, the absence of any further right to renew the Term of this Lease, and the rental rate and such provisions in this Lease which by its terms are only applicable to the initial Term of the Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Renewal Term to be granted by the Landlord shall be subject to Tenant paying its pro-rata share of any real property taxes (however denominated) attributable to the Premises.

Section 26.02         Renewal Rent. The rent during the Renewal Term shall be a sum equal to ninety (90%) percent of the Fair Market Rental for the Demised Premises subject to annual cumulative and compounded increases based upon CPI as set forth in Section 4.01 herein. Within thirty (30) days of the date upon which Tenant shall exercise its renewal option, Landlord shall give notice (“ Valuation Notice ”) to Tenant setting forth an amount which Landlord determines to be the Fair Market Rental for the Renewal Term. If Tenant shall dispute Landlord’s determination of Fair Market Rental, Tenant shall give notice to Landlord of such dispute within fifteen (15) days of Tenant’s receipt of the Valuation Notice. Notwithstanding the above, with respect to the Renewal Term, in the event the parties fail to reach an agreement as to the Fair Market Rental of the Demised Premises to be paid by the Tenant during the Renewal Term within sixty (60) days after the Tenant delivers written notice to the Landlord of Tenant’s objection to the Valuation Notice, such amount shall be determined by appraisers appointed and

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who shall qualify and act as provided in subsections (i) - (iv) hereof. Prior to the determination of the arbitrators, Tenant shall pay as the Basic Rent and Additional Rent Tenant is obligated to pay under this Lease, the amount set forth in the Valuation Notice and in the event the arbitrators determine that the Basic Rent and Additional Rent payable pursuant to this Section is greater than that set forth in the Valuation Notice, then Tenant shall pay promptly to Landlord the amount of its underpayment of Basic Rent and Additional Rent for the period commencing on the first day of the Renewal Term, or if the arbitrators determine that the Basic Rent and Additional Rent payable pursuant to this Section is less than that set forth in the Valuation Notice, then Tenant shall be entitled to a credit in the amount of its overpayment for the period commencing on the first day of the Renewal Term with interest on such overpayment at the prime rate as such rate is published by the Wall Street Journal, which credit shall be applied to the next succeeding payment or payments of Basic Rent. In no event shall the Basic Rent payable during the first month of the Renewal Term be less than the Basic Rent payable in the last month of the term as increased by CPI compounded annually.

(i)            Landlord and Tenant each shall appoint an appraiser within ten (10) days after either of them shall have requested an appraisal. If either Landlord or Tenant shall have failed to do so within a period of five (5) days after the date of the notice from the other party requesting same, then upon the request of either Landlord or Tenant, as the case may be, such other appraiser shall be appointed by a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York,  Kings County, or any successor court;

(ii)           The two (2) appraisers appointed as above provided shall select a third appraiser and if they fail to do so within ten (10) days after their appointment, such third appraiser shall be appointed as above provided for the appointment of an appraiser where either party has failed to do so;

(iii)        Each appraiser shall be a person with at least ten (10) years experience in appraising real estate, or in acting as a real estate broker in the County of Kings, and who is a member in good standing of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers or its successors or of a like body if such institute is not in existence and has no successor and whose appraisals are generally acceptable to institutional lenders;

(iv)        The three (3) appraisers selected as aforesaid shall convene and commence hearings within ten (10) days after the appointment of the third appraiser and shall proceed to conclude such hearings within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of such appraisers shall be in writing and made within ten (10) days after the final hearing unless extended by agreement between Landlord and Tenant and the vote of the majority of them shall be the decision of all and binding upon Landlord and Tenant. Duplicate original counterparts of the decision shall be sent to both Landlord and Tenant. Landlord and Tenant each shall pay for the expenses and fees of their respective attorneys and of the appraiser appointed by or on behalf of each of them. All other expenses of the appraisal shall be borne by Landlord and Tenant equally.

Section 26.03         Factors for Determination. In determining the fair market annual rental value of the Demised Premises pursuant to this Article, the appraisers shall take into consideration as appropriate all of the following:  (i) the Landlord and Tenant are well informed

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and well advised and each is acting in what it considers its own best interest; (ii) a reasonable time under then existing market conditions is allowed for exposure of the Demised Premises on the open market; (iii) the Demised Premises are fit for immediate occupancy and use “as is” and require no additional work by Landlord; (iv) market rents then being charged for comparable space in other similar properties in the same area; (v) expense stops and operating expenses and taxes. The appraisers shall consider all testimony and documentary evidence which may be presented at the hearing. Landlord and Tenant shall have the right to be represented by counsel and to cross-examine the witnesses. In no event shall said determination include any amount for leasehold improvements or free rent in excess of that which are then being allowed to existing tenants in spaces of similar condition.

Section 26.04         Term. Wherever the word “ Term ” or “ term ” is used in this Lease, it shall be deemed to include the Renewal Term if the sense of such use shall be appropriate.

Section 26.05         Exercise of Option. The exercise by the Tenant of the renewal option granted by this Article shall be deemed irrevocable and not subject to withdrawal.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease under their respective hands and seals as of the day and year first above written.

LANDLORD:

 

 

 

G.T.J. CO., INC.

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Name:

Jerome Cooper

 

 

 

Title:

President

 

 

 

 

TENANT:

 

 

 

VARSITY BUS CO., INC.

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Andrew Brettschneider

 

 

 

Name:

Andrew Brettschneider

 

 

 

Title:

President

 

 

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